Name: Pickle For A Purpose
Start: 2026-10-17T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Serve & Smash

Serve & Smash

Join us for an afternoon of fun and competitive pickleball while raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Connecticut &amp; Western Massachusetts. For a $75 entry fee, attendees will enjoy food from Jersey Mike's, soft drinks, a cash bar, raffles, and prizes.

Local Event: Pickle For A Purpose

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Branford

Connecticut

Pickle For A Purpose

Join us for an afternoon of fun and competitive pickleball while raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Connecticut & Western...

James Blackstone Memorial Library

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...

Live auction 9/29 &nbsp;starts 11AM 
(Preview 9am-11am) tues 9/29 but also a preview the day before 10 am to 2 pm
Removal for that day and next day.&nbsp; End of Lease for Manjaries/ get deals- all counters will sell - all of bar - Kitchen - furniture and plates 860Auctions.com other auctions scheduling.&nbsp;
video available Jen 860-280-8610&nbsp;

Local Event: Live Auction at Manjares Restaurant 

New Haven

Live Auction at Manjares Restaurant 

Live auction 9/29  starts 11AM 
(Preview 9am-11am) tues 9/29 but also a preview the day before 10 am to 2 pm
Removal for that...

Join us for a virtual author talk with artist, author, and adventurer
 Ryan Estrada! This will be a fun, gamified author visit where everyone 
in the room rolls a die, draws cards, and chooses what happens next.
About the Author:
Ryan Estrada is a Freeman Award-winning, Eisner-nominated artist, author, and adventurer. His books include Banned Book Club, No Rules Tonight, Good Old Fashioned Korean Spirit, Occulted, and the Student Ambassador series. He has made comics for Star Trek, Popeye, Flash Gordon, and Garfield.
He
 was a gator wrangler in America, an ambassador to Australia, an 
undocumented animator in Canada, a ghostbuster in South Korea, a 
Bollywood voice actor in India, wandered Kim Jong Il's secret tunnels to
 North Korea, slept on a bench during a Japanese typhoon, dug toilets in
 Thailand, did an accidental illegal border crossing into Burma, was 
kidnapped in Cambodia, kicked out of karaoke in Singapore, lost in Laos,
 was violently ill in Vietnam, went white water rafting in The 
Philippines, delivered toys to orphans in Colombia, documented 
blue-footed boobies in Ecuador, swam with sea turtles in Malaysia, ran 
with the bulls in Mexico, barely escaped being eaten by lions in Kenya, 
fainted atop Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, went skinny dipping with piranhas 
in Peru, lived in a Costa Rican rainforest and a Panamanian volcano.
Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON event.

Local Event: Choose Your Own Adventure Author Talk with Ryan Estrada

Choose Your Own Adventure Author Talk with Ryan...

Join us for a virtual author talk with artist, author, and adventurer
 Ryan Estrada! This will be a fun, gamified author visit...

Choose Your Own Adventure Author Talk with Ryan Estrada

Branford Fire Headquarters

The public is invited to attend a nonpartisan debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of the East Shore. Come hear directly from candidates Robin Comey&nbsp; (Dem.) and Paul Crisci (Rep.).
Suggestions for questions and topics are welcome. Please send them to the LWV–East Shore via eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.
BCTV&nbsp;will live-stream the debate and record it for rebroadcast via Vimeo and the local League's YouTube channel.

Local Event: 102nd Ct. House of Representatives Candidates' Debate

102nd Ct. House of Representatives Candidates'...

The public is invited to attend  a nonpartisan debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of the East Shore. Come hear...

102nd Ct. House of Representatives Candidates' Debate

1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516

Think, create, design, and innovate through a hands-on STEM experience at Notre Dame's Center for Innovation. Students will engage with cutting-edge technology including 3D printing, aviation flight simulation, and robotics through interactive faculty-led activities focused on engineering and mathematics.Open to students currently in 8th grade.Visit us to <a href="https://www.notredamehs.com/admissions/visit-nd/notre-dame-fall-discovery-days/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register</a> and to see additional upcoming Discovery dates and sessions.&nbsp;

Local Event: Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators

West Haven

Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program...

Think, create, design, and innovate through a hands-on STEM experience at Notre Dame's Center for Innovation. Students will...

Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators

Join Us!
<h3>Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hart</h3>

Wednesday, September 30 5:00–7:00 PM
Explore watercolor techniques in a fun, hands-on workshop led by Sharon Hart.
Fee: $30

Local Event: BACA presents Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hart

BACA presents Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hart

Join Us!
Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hart

Wednesday, September 30 5:00–7:00 PM
Explore watercolor techniques in a fun,...

BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the beautiful Trinity Church Hall, 1109 Main St. Branford, CT.&nbsp; All donations go directly to BCDR. Taught by certified Instructor Gina Macdonald MA,LPC. Wear comfy clothing and bring a mat 5 mins early. Text 203 710 6665 for more information.

Local Event: BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the...

East Haven

Rich Kirby

North Branford

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Forman School's Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>
Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9–12 and postgraduates who learn differently. Through a highly personalized approach, Forman helps students understand how they learn, build self-advocacy skills, and develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive.

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Litchfield County

Litchfield

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison

Join the Shoreline Men Over Sixty for a special presentation by volunteer poll worker Marc Lillie on the Connecticut election process as part of the USA's 250th Bi-Centennial tribute. Attendance is $20 and includes a lunch menu of chicken piccata, baked ziti, and sugarless apple pie. Reservations are required via email or phone for this community gathering focused on friendship and brotherhood.

Local Event: Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th

Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th

Join the Shoreline Men Over Sixty for a special presentation by volunteer poll worker Marc Lillie on the Connecticut election...

Branford Community House

Josh Brooks, the Clean Energy Committee, and technical experts will inform residents about energy- and money-saving programs and will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about home energy efficiency, heat pumps, solar, and batteries.

Local Event: Branford Clean Energy Symposium

Branford Clean Energy Symposium

Josh Brooks, the Clean Energy Committee, and technical experts will inform residents about energy- and money-saving programs...

Blackstone Memorial Library

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This special performance is free and open to the public, presented by the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association and the Branford Musical Arts Society with generous funding from The Daro Foundation."Pianist and composer Arseniy Gusev was born in St. Petersburg in 1998 and has been studying music since the age of five. In 2015, he went to the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In 2017, he graduated with honors from the Specialized Music School of the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, and afterward&nbsp;studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2018, he moved to the US, in 2022, received his bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and in 2024, finished his master's program at the Yale School of Music as a composer. He now continues his studies at the Juilliard School as a pianist. Sergei Babayan, Keith Fitch, Chris Theofanidis, and David Lang are among his teachers. Gusev’s compositions present a colorful variety of styles and genres, some of which are solo, collaborative, symphonic, ballet, and opera.

He actively performs in the US and abroad, and has given solo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Russia, and Germany. His compositions are performed in Mariinsky Theater, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Dortmund, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and other major venues. He collaborated with such conductors as Arkady Steinluht, Dmitry Vasiliev, Robert Carter Austin, Alexander Titov, Ilya Derbilov, Mikhail Golikov, and Mikhail Mosenkov, and performed together with such musicians as Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, Olga Kaler, and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Arseniy participated in master classes of Garrick Ohlsson, Samuel Adler, Andrew Norman, Joan Tower, Dmitry Bashkirov, Grigory Gruzman, Jerome Rose, Alexander Mndoyants, Nina Lelchuk, and others.
Arseniy is a laureate of many prestigious competitions, such as the Dorothy McKenzie Artist Award, Cleveland Piano Virtu(al)oso Competition, Singapore International Piano Competition, Three Arts Piano Competition, Cleveland Composers Guild Contest, “Another Space” Composition Competition, International Gavrilin Competition, International Competition "Performer-Composer", and others. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Charles Ives Fellowship by American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Local Event: Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This...

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human Rights Commission
Dr. Gaylle Alberda, Professor Fairfield University
Barbara RichardsonCrouch, President of CT Registrar of Voters

Local Event: Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human...

Canine Cancer Alliance  - A NonProfit 501c3

Join us &nbsp;for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.&nbsp; registration and details below. Thank you!&nbsp;

Local Event: " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

" Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

Join us  for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.  registration and details below. Thank...

New customers mention this offer for 10% Off

Aura day Spa 

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

We've added a Consignment Department to our Store!

The Curated Closet @ Gracious Gifts and Home

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift ideas for every occasion and every budget. We feature the work of many local artisans and products from local small businesses. We've recently added a brand-name consignment department, called The Curated Closet. A well-lived wardrobe deserves a thoughtful next chapter... – where timeless style meets curated luxury. From designer fashion to exceptional finds, every piece tells a story. Our process is considered and personal. Consignments are accepted by appointment only, allowing us to provide an attentive experience for every client and every piece. Our goal is to help your beautiful items not just sell but to find their next home. We seek: – Designer and elevated contemporary labels (clothing, bags, accessories) – Pieces in impeccable condition, brought in on hangers and clean. Your wardrobe has already made its statement. Let it continue—beautifully, and with purpose

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift...

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...

Under New Management! Open Everyday 7am-7pm. 

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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