Free Seminars
SATURDAY
TIME |
SUBJECT |
PRESENTED BY |
10AM |
The Home Buying Process |
Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors – Melody Edelman, Lauren LaBelle, Ellen Lockwood |
11AM |
Amazing Native Plants That Will Work in Your Garden |
Sprigs and Twigs |
12PM |
Buy, Borrow, or Build? |
Savings Institute Bank and Trust |
1PM |
Construction Loans |
Chelsea Groton Bank |
2PM |
How to Hire a Contractor |
Nutmeg Building and Remodeling |
3PM |
Preparing Your Home for Sale |
Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors – Lora Patalano |
4PM |
Terrarium Demonstration |
Holdridge Home and Garden Showplace |
SUNDAY
TIME |
SUBJECT |
PRESENTED BY |
10AM |
Preparing Your Home For Sale |
Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors – Joe Malerba |
11AM |
Common Garden Mistakes |
Sprigs and Twigs |
12PM |
The Home Buying Process |
Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors – Pamela Mandelburg, Shirley Mostowy |
1PM |
Spring Clearing: Let’s Get Organized |
Peace of Mind LLC |
2PM |
Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring |
Eastern CT Flooring featuring Somerset |
3PM |
Flooring Options |
US Flooring |
Amazing Native Plants That Will Work In Your Garden
Presented by: Sprigs & Twigs, Inc.Linda K. Lillie, President and Senior Designer of Sprigs & Twigs, Inc. and native plant expert will explain what native plants are and why they are so important. She will show pictures and have handouts of native plants that will work in attendees gardens.
Buy, Borrow, or Build
Presented by: Savings InstituteExplore your options for your next home, including mortgage lending, refinancing, new construction loans, and where to go for guidance on these topics.
Construction Loans: Have You Ever Dreamed of Building Your Own Home?
Presented by: Chelsea Groton BankHave you ever dreamed of building your own home? Learn about financing such a project from the mortgage professionals of Chelsea Groton Bank. This presentation will explore the nuances of the construction mortgage loan process, including: how to secure land, when to draft plans for the project, hiring a contractor, and the possibility of being your own builder or general contractor. Set yourself up for success by attending this informative seminar presented by experts in the field!
How to Hire a Contractor
Presented by: Nutmeg Building and Remodeling LLCWhen choosing a contractor to handle your remodel, a few simple but essential steps can mean the difference between complete confidence and sleepless nights. This presentation will cover due diligence, fact checking, helpful resources, and more, with time for questions from guests.
Common Garden Mistakes
Presented by: Sprigs & Twigs, Inc.Join Linda Lillie as she discusses the frequently encountered gardening practices that create more maintenance, harm the environment and damage the existing plants in your yard.
Terrarium Demonstration
Presented by: Holdridge Home and Garden ShowplaceWayne Henson from Holdridge Home and Garden will present a 30-minute demo of planting an indoor terrarium garden. He will explain the importance of the right container, to the variety of plant choices, demonstrating preparation and installation from from beginning to end.
Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring
Presented by: Eastern CT Flooring featuring SomersetLearn about the differences and advantages of engineered flooring, how it’s manufactured, and the places engineered flooring can be installed versus solid hardwood flooring
