James Blackstone Memorial Library

Enjoy&nbsp;engaging
 conversation and explore your creativity at our&nbsp;adult coloring group! 
Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body 
relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends. All materials 
provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too.&nbsp;
Registration is not required to attend this in person event.

Local Event: Color & Conversation

New Haven County

Branford

Connecticut

Color & Conversation

Enjoy engaging
 conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! 
Coloring is a great way to keep the...

Confused
 about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? 
Drop in to the library between 10:30am &amp; 12pm to get a tech question
 answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 
minutes per person.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Local Event: Tech Help Tuesday

Tech Help Tuesday

Confused
 about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? 
Drop in to the library between 10:30am & 12pm...

Guilford Community Center

Join Shoreline Village CT and Guilford Parks &amp; Recreation for an insightful panel event featuring five trusted professionals sharing real-life journeys to help you navigate housing and care decisions. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of 'Housing and Care Decisions Today Shaping Your Quality of Life for Tomorrow', enjoy refreshments, and have access to additional educational materials and resources.

Local Event: Plan Well. Live Well.

Plan Well. Live Well.

Join Shoreline Village CT and Guilford Parks & Recreation for an insightful panel event featuring five trusted professionals...

La Luna Ristorante Italiano

Support the Walsh PTA by enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends at La Luna Ristorante Italiano. Whether you choose to dine in or take out, 20% of every purchase will be donated back to the PTA when you mention Walsh PTA.

Local Event: Walsh Intermediate School PTA Restaurant Night

Walsh Intermediate School PTA Restaurant Night

Support the Walsh PTA by enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends at La Luna Ristorante Italiano. Whether you choose...

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music 
enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music 
world and the guitar world overlap. In classical guitar music we find 
guitar music's deepest roots which can open a path to a &nbsp;deeper 
understanding of the guitar world&nbsp;in general. Before there was jazz, 
folk, &nbsp;pop, country, and rock guitar there was classical guitar. Neal 
will present&nbsp;a program every month featuring music from&nbsp;the vast and 
magnificent body of work for the classical guitar as well his own 
original music for guitar. The series centers on performances, 
discussions, instruction, and more! Led by local guitarist and teacher 
Neal Fitzpatrick.&nbsp;
About Neal Fitzpatrick Neal Fitzpatrick, a Connecticut native,&nbsp;received his BM degree from the Hartt School-University of Hartford&nbsp;and
 his Masters degree from the Yale School of Music. He is an active 
soloist and chamber musician, and has performed at diverse venues such 
as Yale Art Gallery, Woolsey Hall with the New Haven Symphony, and 92nd 
St. Y in New York City. He teaches out of his studio in Branford,CT 
where he teaches all styles and levels of guitar. He also teaches banjo,
 mandolin, bass guitar and pretty much anything with strings and frets. 
When taking a break from music Neal can be found reading about American 
and world history or watching auto sports and the New York Rangers.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Local Event:  Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

 Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music 
enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music...

Branford Coworking

Join us Saturday, October 31, for an Instagram strategy workshop!
Whether you're building a business, growing your career, or just want to get better at social media, you'll learn how to create an Instagram strategy to reach the right audience.
Agenda:<ul><li>10:00 AM – WORKSHOP: Bring your laptop or phone! Define what you want to get out of Instagram and we’ll build a strategy together.</li><li>11:00 AM – Q&amp;A: Dee McQuade is the owner of The Mur Salon. Hear how she built her businesses and uses Instagram to grow.</li><li>12:00 PM – CREATE: Enjoy lunch and get into the Halloween spirit by decorating moody, spooky pumpkins.</li></ul>


We are SO excited to have Dee McQuade of The Mur Salon joining us. Dee has two successful + growing salons in Branford and Guilford. We'll sit down with her to hear how she started her salon and how Instagram has helped her grow. In addition to the Q&amp;A, we'll have an hour-long workshop to help you build an Instagram strategy for your business or personal brand. We'll then wrap up with lunch and spooky pumpkin decorating. 🎃
This event is open to high school girls + women of all ages. Grab your mom, sister, friend, coworker - whoever! We'd love to see you there.
Register here: <a href="https://nextgirlup.org/saturday-series/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">nextgirlup.org/saturday-series/ </a>or please share with anyone who may be interested. As always, if you need help with the cost, please email us. Financial assistance is available.

Local Event: Build an Instagram Strategy for Your Business or Personal Brand

Build an Instagram Strategy for Your Business...

Join us Saturday, October 31, for an Instagram strategy workshop!
Whether you're building a business, growing your career, or...

Build an Instagram Strategy for Your Business or Personal Brand

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. This month we're watching a special double feature of <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/Record/.b28113007?searchId=184760140&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send Help </a>(2026, R) and <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/c1a96176-a000-6016-6797-d286eb2f810b/Home?searchId=184759005&amp;recordIndex=7&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Obsession </a>(2025, R).
Send Help (starts at 11am): 
When two business colleagues become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they’re not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller.
Running time - 113 mins.
Obsession (starts at 2pm): 
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Running time - 109 mins.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Saturday Cinema: Send Help (2026) & Obsession (2025)

Saturday Cinema: Send Help (2026) & Obsession...

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the...

Saturday Cinema: Send Help (2026) & Obsession (2025)

Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we read and discuss newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres. This month we're reading <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/Record/.b28160745?searchId=184982322&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hollow Bones</a> by Jodi Picoult.
Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
The
 Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles 
available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining
 a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email 
programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.

Local Event: Best Seller Book Club: Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult

Best Seller Book Club: Hollow Bones by Jodi...

Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the...

Best Seller Book Club: Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally. The purpose of this book club is to simultaneously discuss these titles, and to bring awareness to the rapid rise of book challenges and bans. This month we're reading <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/97c6af2e-7b1d-8bf9-f6f1-f2344dd3ad33/Home?searchId=184756052&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The House on Mango Street</a> by Sandra Cisneros.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
The
 Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles 
available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining
 a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email 
reference@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.

Local Event: Banned Book Club: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Banned Book Club: The House on Mango Street by...

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a...

Banned Book Club: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Join
 us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of
 games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, 
thinky games that will leave your head spinning! This event is all about
 having fun, learning new games, and making friends. We’ve got games for
 everyone, no matter your experience level. Feel free to bring your own 
games too.
Adults of all ages welcome!
Sponsored by the Friends, with special consideration from <a href="https://lotusgamesltd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lotus Games</a>

Local Event: Blackstone Game Group

Blackstone Game Group

Join
 us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of
 games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to...

Independent Day School

💚 WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN OUR SWAMP?! 💚
🎭 A FAIRY-TALE ADVENTURE. A BRAND-NEW THEATRE COMPANY. A FIRST SHOW YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!
Patchwork Players is thrilled to present our inaugural production, Shrek: The Musical! 
We’re kicking off our journey with a hilarious, heartwarming adventure where ogres are heroes, donkeys never stop talking, and happily-ever-afters get a whole new twist!
Join us as we make theatre magic, create new memories, and launch this exciting new chapter for Patchwork Players. Be part of our very first production and help us start this journey with a roar!
💚 Round up your friends, family, and favorite fairytale creatures. This is one adventure you don’t want to miss!
🎟️ Don't be a Farquaad… get your tickets today!
👉 <a href="https://patchworkplayers.org/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">patchworkplayers.org/tickets</a>
📣 Share this post and help us spread the ogre-sized excitement!
We can’t wait to welcome you to our swamp!
Patchwork Players — where every story has a place. 💚

Local Event: Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

💚 WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN OUR SWAMP?! 💚
🎭 A FAIRY-TALE ADVENTURE. A BRAND-NEW THEATRE COMPANY. A FIRST SHOW YOU WON’T WANT TO...

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/0465b6a0-6935-ada6-ba00-de691c042dc5/Home?searchId=184982033&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/df33f5f0-0cc2-4a2f-9612-6f24565c2741/Home?searchId=184982153&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beautiful Ruins</a> by Jess Walter on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us for a lively book discussion.
Attendees can join us on Zoom, or in person at the Blackstone Library.
Registration is required to receive a link to this HYBRID event.

Local Event: First Friday Book Discussion: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

First Friday Book Discussion: Beautiful Ruins...

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone...

First Friday Book Discussion: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

Faith United Methodist Church 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTS ITS ANNUAL FALL FAIR ON SATURDAY, NOV. 7 FROM 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM:&nbsp;Faith United Methodist Church at 81 Clintonville Rd, North Haven will host its annual Fall Fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;This popular event will feature homemade apple, apple crumb and pumpkin pies, jams, our popular Cookie Walk, Farmer’s Market and a large assortment of unique handmade crafts made by the ladies in the Craft Group.&nbsp;We will also be selling our homemade Chicken Pot Pie and apple pie, unbaked and ready to go from our freezer to your oven just in time for the holiday season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Craft vendors selling unique crafted items will also be featured.&nbsp;&nbsp;Breakfast sandwiches will be available in the morning and a lunch menu of hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, homemade chili, mac ‘n cheese and baked potato will be available to eat in or to go.&nbsp;&nbsp;Come get some of your holiday shopping done and enjoy some great food.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is primarily a cash sale event.

Local Event: Annual Fall Fair at Faith UMC North Haven

North Haven

Annual Fall Fair at Faith UMC North Haven

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTS ITS ANNUAL FALL FAIR ON SATURDAY, NOV. 7 FROM 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Faith United Methodist...

Soundview Family YMCA

<h1>Make Your Well-Being a Priority at the 4th Annual Health &amp; Wellness Expo!</h1>
Looking for ways to feel your best, discover local resources, and connect with businesses that support a healthier lifestyle? Join us for the 4th Annual Health &amp; Wellness Expo at the Soundview YMCA!
Explore a variety of local health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle businesses offering products, services, information, and resources to help you prioritize your well-being. Whether you're looking to try something new, meet local wellness professionals, or learn more about the resources available right here in our community, there's something for everyone!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Soundview YMCA
Admission is FREE and open to the public!
Bring a friend, bring the family, and spend your morning discovering new ways to support your health and wellness while connecting with the businesses that make our community thrive.
We can't wait to see you there!
Presented by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce

Local Event: 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo

4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo

Make Your Well-Being a Priority at the 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo!
Looking for ways to feel your best, discover local...

Join us for a gentle, heart-centered experience where Reiki, watercolor, and self-expression come together to nurture a moment of inner peace. No art experience is needed. Simply arrive with an open heart and a willingness to explore. 1 to 3 PM
- Cost: Donations welcome

Local Event: BACA Presents Painting Your Inner Peace

BACA Presents Painting Your Inner Peace

Join us for a gentle, heart-centered experience where Reiki, watercolor, and self-expression come together to nurture a moment...

Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd, Branford, CT, 06405

Stony Creek Congregational Church will hold their Harvest Supper, on Saturday, November 7th
 at 5:30 pm.A delicious turkey dinner complete with turnips, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea will be served. Cost of the dinner is $22 and for children age twelve and under, $12. The dinner will be held in Fellowship Hall at the rear of the church, directly across from the beach at 192 Thimble Island Rd. All proceeds will benefit the church. Takeout dinners will be available at 6:00 pm at rear kitchen door by pre-order (pre-orders must be received by November 4th). For reservations, contact Jake Greenvall at (203) 481-2410.

Local Event: Stony Creek Harvest Supper

Stony Creek Harvest Supper

Stony Creek Congregational Church will hold their Harvest Supper, on Saturday, November 7th
 at 5:30 pm.A delicious turkey...

Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an award-winning composer and "accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist" who soulfully “shreds on the electric" (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying live act since 2016. Inspired by the great composers, Spanish guitar maestros, and much more, this award-winning ‘musical mad-scientist’ fuses the elements into a refreshing formula, evoking the Spanish spirit, yet distinctly original.
Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON event.Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Gladius Flamenco Guitar Concert

Gladius Flamenco Guitar Concert

Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an...

Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd.

The Stony Creek Singers, as part of the series Music for A Sunday Afternoon, will give a concert in the sanctuary at Stony Creek Congregational Church. The program will feature a diverse selection of music from JS Bach to Bob Dylan and others. No tickets are required, and the&nbsp;concert is free and open to the public .Free will donations&nbsp;are appreciated.

Local Event: Stony Creek Singers Community Concert

Stony Creek Singers Community Concert

The Stony Creek Singers, as part of the series Music for A Sunday Afternoon, will give a concert in the sanctuary at Stony...

Join author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart 
in four fascinating discussions about how the world looked to 
Shakespeare and his audience and how that worldview shaped the plays. 
Each evening will look through a different lens at Shakespeare’s world, 
accompanied by mini-performances of Shakespeare’s poetry and lively 
discussion about their meaning today.
Correspondences –Everything is connected, not metaphorically but in actuality. What happens if we adopt the early modern belief that every thing can be understood by how it corresponds to something else on the great chain of being. Explore Shakespeare’s poetic language that makes King’s into roses and lovers into oysters.

Local Event: Shakespeare’s World : Seeing the Plays through Elizabethan Eyes (Part IV)

Shakespeare’s World : Seeing the Plays through...

Join author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart 
in four fascinating discussions about how the world looked to...

Shakespeare’s World : Seeing the Plays through Elizabethan Eyes (Part IV)

South Britain Congregational Church

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction. Enjoy 'Stories of Compassion' as all proceeds go directly toward supporting farmed animals rescued from situations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Local Event: Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

New Haven

Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction....

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

East Haven

Rich Kirby

North Branford

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Vincent Salzo

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Paul Mitchell The School North Haven is a premier vocational

Paul Mitchell The School North Haven

Paul Mitchell The School North Haven is a premier vocational training institution located at 97 Washington Avenue in North Haven, Connecticut. As an independently owned and operated franchise, the school provides comprehensive education and professional training for aspiring beauty and wellness practitioners across New Haven County. The campus offers a diverse range of certificate programs, including cosmetology, esthetics, makeup artistry, nail technology, eyelash extensions, and massage therapy. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances classroom theory with hands-on, real-world salon experience, ensuring they develop the technical skills and business acumen necessary for success in the beauty industry. Nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts &amp; Sciences (NACCAS) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the school maintains high standards for professional development. Future professionals can expect a supportive learning environment that emphasizes community involvement, digital support, and practical preparation for state licensure, with financial aid options available for those who qualify.

Paul Mitchell The School North Haven is a premier vocational training institution located at 97 Washington Avenue in North Haven, Connecticut. As...

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Aura day Spa

Quaint Shoreline Spa that offers Facials, massages, pedicures, waxing and lash services.

Commercial Insurance Built for Skilled Trades

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s shoreline and surrounding communities for over 70 years. Built on generations of trust, we specialize in protecting established local businesses with practical, reliable insurance solutions tailored to the real-world risks they face every day. We work closely with many types of businesses with a focus on skilled trades including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other specialty contractors—who need coverage that keeps pace with their operations. From general liability and workers’ compensation to commercial auto, tools &amp; equipment, and umbrella policies, we design comprehensive programs that protect your business, your employees, and your reputation. As an independent agency, we partner with leading national insurance carriers and wholesale brokers, allowing us to compare options and secure competitive coverage while delivering the personalized service and responsiveness of a local agency. Our clients value having direct access to experienced advisors who understand Connecticut regulations, local job sites, and the unique challenges of operating along the shoreline. Whether your business has been serving the community for decades or is ready to strengthen its insurance strategy for long-term growth, Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is committed to being a dependable partner—focused on protection, stability, and peace of mind. Local. Independent. Trusted.

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s...

Helping your family through tough times is our calling

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

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TJ’s Launderette

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery customers will receive 25% off their first order. Please go to our website for more information.

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery...

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Saturday, November 21

Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

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South Britain Congregational Church, 693 S Britain Rd, Southbury, CT

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