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School of Rock Milford

School of Rock Milford is now enrolling students for the Fall season, offering a place to shine, connect, belong, and be happy. Programs are available for all ages, including Rookies (ages 6-7), Rock 101 (ages 8-11), Performance Program (ages 8-18), and an Adult Program for those 18 and over. Scan the QR code or <a href="https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/milford" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here</a>&nbsp;to schedule your visit and discover why this is more than just a music school - it's a community!

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Trumbull Mall

Each event will feature a mix of family-friendly entertainment, including:
<ul><li>Live performances &amp; entertainment</li><li>Special character appearances with complimentary photo opportunities</li><li>Face painters &amp; balloon artists</li><li>Hands-on craft activities for kids</li><li>Special offers from participating retailers</li></ul>
Featured Entertainment:
12:00 PM | Silly Science Show
Experience a colorful, high-energy science show filled with exciting experiments, comedy, and hands-on fun designed to spark curiosity and keep kids laughing from start to finish.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Character Meet &amp; Greet
Meet your favorite Sister Pups and snap your own complimentary photos.

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Summer Play Days

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Trevi Lounge

We're deep in summer, and we're only getting hotter!&nbsp;Join us for the powerful, transformative art that is burlesque. Known as the art of the tease, burlesque is a versatile, open-ended artform welcome to all genders, presentations, body shapes and sizes,&nbsp;celebrating life and body autonomy through glamour, striptease, live singing, circus arts and more.
Cast: Bambi Ginger Maraschino Kate Beyond Lily Lavalocks Rain Supreme
Music by: DJ Sweet Cheeks
Hosted by: Professor M

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for showtime at 7 p.m. Seated tickets $25, and standing room tickets $15.&nbsp;Ages 21 and older, please.

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September 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes

Realize your Real Estate Dreams! Get your CT Real Estate Salespersons license and start Living that Dream... AgentPrep (A Real Estate Education Company) is offering their Fall 2026 sessions of "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Day and Evening Classes.
New Evening Sessions starting Tuesday September 8th, 2026 (Tues/Thurs - 6pm to 10pm) 7.5 week session!
New Day Sessions starting Monday September 14th, 2026 (MWF) - 930am to 130pm) 5 week Intensive Session. Quickest Pre-Licensing Program Available!
Get your CT Real Estate Salespersons Licensing from Home or Office! Take Classes with a "Live" Instructor with full video, Questions and Answers Test Prep and Audio delivered to your Computer/Laptop! Full live interaction! We give our "World Class" 60 hour Principles and Practices from our AgentPrep Virtual Campus Classroom. We utilize PowerPoint Presentations, Supporting Graphics, Video, Whiteboards, Practice Quizzes and smaller class sizes to better prepare the student for successful outcomes. Students are also given access to our own Study Portal for Practice Quizzes, Lecture notes, Pre-Recorded lectures that reinforce Concepts. A Great Study tool! We offer Superior Student Support and put our Students 1st! Works like this... Once you register and pay for the class, you will receive a link via email that will invite you to the virtual classroom! It's that easy... All textbooks used are Ebooks (digital books) that are included with the class! Students can access Ebooks from Cell Phone, Laptop or Tablet. Very effective and convenient studying tool which includes Interactive study questions and Practice Exams! Please go to <a href="https://www.agent-prep.com/live_virtual_classes.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.agent-prep.com/live_virtual_classes.html</a> for all details and to register! Be sure to check out what our Students are saying about us at our Google reviews at <a href="https://www.agent-prep.com/testimonials.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.agent-prep.com/testimonials.html</a>

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The Glass House

Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your&nbsp;self-guided visit&nbsp;to the campus, you will have free access to the&nbsp;Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, and Sculpture Gallery.While exploring guests can enjoy a curated wine tasting courtesy of local sponsor <a href="https://craftbottlz.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Craftbottlz</a>, founded by wine industry professional Justin Miller, from 5 – 7 pm.
On view this year in the Painting Gallery&nbsp;is&nbsp;Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One. Featuring newly commissioned paintings by Jackson in dialogue with works by Rauschenberg from the historic site’s permanent collection and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the exhibition contributes to a global slate of 2025–26 initiatives that reexamine Rauschenberg’s legacy, honoring his expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity, and commitment to change.
In the Sculpture Gallery,&nbsp;encounter&nbsp;the large-scale works by artists including John Chamberlain, Bruce Nauman, and Frank Stella that were collected by Philip Johnson and David Whitney.
Our expert educators will be available across the site to provide information and answer questions.
Please note that all guests&nbsp;will need to exit The Glass House property by 8 PM.

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The Glass House in New Canaan - 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, 06840 CT

Time: 4 pm to 8 pm
Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your self-guided visit to the campus, you will have free access to the Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, and Sculpture Gallery.
On view this year in the Painting Gallery is Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One. Featuring newly commissioned paintings by Jackson in dialogue with works by Rauschenberg from the historic site’s permanent collection and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the exhibition contributes to a global slate of 2025–26 initiatives that reexamine Rauschenberg’s legacy, honoring his expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity, and commitment to change.
In the Sculpture Gallery, encounter the large-scale works by artists including John Chamberlain, Bruce Nauman, and Frank Stella that were collected by Philip Johnson and David Whitney.
While exploring, guests can enjoy a curated wine tasting courtesy of local sponsor <a target="_blank" href="https://craftbottlz.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Craftbottlz</a>, founded by wine industry professional Justin Miller, from 5 – 7 pm.

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Long Island Sound

The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
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 <li>1st Place: $25,000</li>
 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
 <li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li>
</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
Official Registration Locations:
Connecticut
<ul>
 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
<ul>
 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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The Glass House 49-acre historic site and museum

The Glass House, built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in New Canaan, CT. This pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House, and features a permanent collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture, along with annual contemporary exhibitions.​ Support preservation of a globally significant architectural landmark. The Glass House welcomes 15,000+ annual visitors. The site is open April 15th through December 15th and advance tickets are required. Open Thursday through Monday.

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Modern Care is a premier, RN-owned home care agency prov

Modern Care Home Care

Modern Care is a premier, RN-owned home care agency providing personalized non-medical support to families throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut. Founded by Nicole Hines, RN, BSN, the agency serves communities including Bridgeport, Stamford, Greenwich, and surrounding areas with a focus on dignity, safety, and professional excellence. Specializing in geriatric care, the agency offers a comprehensive range of services including companion care, personal assistance with daily living activities, memory care support, and household management. Their expert team provides tailored care plans that address individual routines and preferences, ranging from light companionship to advanced supervision and overnight care. As a private-pay agency that also accepts long-term care insurance, Modern Care prioritizes clear communication and a collaborative partnership with families to ensure peace of mind. Clients can expect a thoughtful, professional approach where caregivers are trained to observe and support, fostering an environment that promotes independence and comfort within the home.

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Dogfather Grooming

We were recently selected as a 2026 Best of Connecticut winner in the "Pet Salon or Boutique" category (CT Insider), and we'd love to reflect this in our listing. Could you please replace our current About Us text with the version below? (I've woven the recognition into the last paragraph so it reads naturally.) "Dogfather Grooming is a premier pet care provider serving Southern Connecticut with over 20 years of professional experience. The company offers both convenient mobile grooming services and high-quality salon experiences at multiple locations, including Meriden, Stratford, Shelton, and Fairfield. Established in 2006, they have grown into a trusted regional brand dedicated to the comfort and well-being of pets across the state. Their comprehensive service menu includes full-service dog grooming, professional cat grooming, warm water massage baths, de-shedding treatments, and precise nail clipping and filing. The team specializes in tailoring grooming plans to individual breed needs, from puppy grooming to specialized styling for curly-coated breeds like Doodles. With a fleet of 25 fully equipped mobile vans and dedicated salon spaces, they provide a calm, low-stress environment for every animal. Customers can expect a compassionate, one-on-one approach from a team that prioritizes animal health and safety above all else. By offering standing recurring appointments, Dogfather Grooming ensures consistent, reliable care that helps pet owners maintain their companions' long-term health and hygiene. That same commitment to quality and compassionate care recently earned Dogfather Grooming recognition as a 2026 Best of Connecticut winner in the Pet Salon or Boutique category by CT Insider."

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John Frey Maintains Top Producer Status Across Offices

Coldwell Banker

Veteran broker John Frey has been recognized as a top unit and volume producer for the fourth month this year across the Coldwell Banker Ridgefield and Redding offices, continuing a record of success in the local real estate market. A licensed broker since 1987, Frey is ranked among the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide according to RealTrends 2026. He previously served as Chairman of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission and has been honored as Ridgefield Realtor of the Year and Ridgefield Citizen of the Year. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for market expertise, professionalism, and a client-first approach, helping generations of families navigate important real estate decisions. “John’s performance continues to reflect an exceptional level of professionalism, market expertise, and client dedication,” said Joseph Porricelli, Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Realty Ridgefield-Redding, Newtown, and Southbury. “His consistent results and long-standing reputation in the community set a standard for excellence across our offices.” Frey’s commitment to personalized service continues to earn strong client loyalty and referrals throughout the region. Much of his business comes from repeat clients and personal recommendations, reflecting the trust he has built over nearly four decades in the industry. “Working with John to sell my parents’ home was such a blessing,” said Andrea Donigian. “He made the entire process far less stressful than I ever imagined and provided valuable guidance every step of the way. His network of trusted professionals was an incredible resource whenever we needed assistance preparing the home for sale.” With decades of experience and local market knowledge, Frey continues to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals throughout the region, generating a steady stream of repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients while remaining one of the area's most recognized real estate professionals.

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JENNVIE MED SPA

JENNVIE Med Spa is a nurse-led aesthetics and wellness practice in Westport, Connecticut, offering personalized treatments designed to help clients look refreshed, feel confident, and achieve natural-looking results. Our services include neurotoxins, dermal fillers, PRF and regenerative treatments, SkinPen microneedling, Glo2Facials, skin tightening, photorejuvenation, laser hair removal, acne and pigmentation treatments, IV hydration, wellness services, medical weight-management support, and customized skincare plans. At JENNVIE, every treatment begins with a thoughtful consultation. We take time to understand your goals, evaluate your individual needs, and create a personalized plan rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Our focus is on subtle enhancement, facial balance, skin health, and attentive follow-up care in a welcoming, private setting. Conveniently located in Westport, JENNVIE Med Spa proudly serves clients throughout Fairfield County, including Norwalk, Fairfield, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Weston, and Wilton. New clients are welcome. Contact us to schedule a personalized consultation and discover the treatment options that may be right for you.

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With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

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Presto Dental

At Presto Dental, we believe that going to the dentist does not have to be a chore. In fact, we aim to make it a fun and accessible experience for everyone in our community! Our patient-first approach means that we always put your needs first, and we go above and beyond to make sure that you are comfortable and relaxed during your visit with us. We're now scheduling appointments for October 1 and beyond. Services offered at Presto: ✨ Pediatric Dentistry ✨ Adult/General Dentistry ✨ Braces and Orthodontics ✨ Preventative and routine care ✨ Ask about our special offer for new adult patients ($99 for basic exam, cleaning, and X-Rays) At Presto Dental, we believe in making high-quality, compassionate dental and orthodontic care accessible for every family. We’re here to keep your smile healthy and bright.

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