Middlefield Community Center 405 Main St, Middlefield, CT, 06455

The Durham Fair Needlework department will sponsor a Free Slow Stitch Workshop on April 18th from 10a.m. - 2p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center.&nbsp; Lunch will be provided.Slow Stitching is about embracing imperfection, mindfulness, and the joy of creating without pressure.What you will need: - Fabric, fabric scraps, embroidery thread, scissors.We will provide:&nbsp; instructions, a variety of fabric scraps, embroider thread and needleRegistration by April 15th - call Sue D'Orvilliers 860-306-9024 or email: smdorvilliers@yahoo.com (subject line: Slow Stitch registration.Sponsored by the Durham Fair Needlework Committee, and Durham Fair Foundation.

Local Event: Free Slow Stitch Workshop

Middlesex County

Durham-Middlefield

Connecticut

Free Slow Stitch Workshop

The Durham Fair Needlework department will sponsor a Free Slow Stitch Workshop on April 18th from 10a.m. - 2p.m. at the...

The Red Barn in Durham

Join me on 4/18 at 2-3:45PM for a unique healing experience featuring a live soundscape as well as personalized reiki, oracle cards and more. Katie Cavenagh from Sacred Cocoon Wellness will also be there and offering you double the healing!
Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a variety of soothing instruments designed to calm your nervous system and heal at a cellular level.
No prior experience necessary with sound or Reiki healing- come as you are with curiosity and prepare to relax!
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and/or blankets to lay on, and water. 
Pricing is&nbsp;$50 per person- book <a href="https://lbhealing.as.me/ReikiRhythmApril" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to secure your spot or email me at Lauren@LBHealing.com to hold your spot and pay in person on the day.&nbsp;
We have a few scholarships available at discounted prices if you would like to experience this healing work but can’t afford the cost of entry right now. Please email me to inquire.
Please enter the building through the middle white door in the front- we will be in the large Sanctuary Space!&nbsp;

Local Event: Reiki & Rhythm: A Spring Sound Healing Experience

Reiki & Rhythm: A Spring Sound Healing Experience

Join me on 4/18 at 2-3:45PM for a unique healing experience featuring a live soundscape as well as personalized reiki, oracle...

Middletown House Concert Series

With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. For over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Known for their unbridled energy, their musicianship and their magnetic stage presence, the trio has won over audiences at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America. 
Pascal Gemme (fiddle) and Yann Falquet (guitar), the group’s two founding members, are both recognized individually as major contributors to the trad music scene in Québec. Since 2015, they have been joined by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer Nicholas Williams (flute, accordion). Weaving intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage.
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“Genticorum have a rightful place amongst the new generation of internationally
recognized Quebequois Bands. Beautifully presented recording….. harmonising brilliantly."
THE LIVING TRADITION

“For a three piece, Genticorum makes a very full and glorious noise, both instrumentally
and vocally… This is a band that’s going to go places.”
SING OUT MAGAZINE

“The record exhibits incredible depth and joie de vivre, a hallmark of the group since their
first release (...) it’s all wonderful stuff and Nagez Rameurs demonstrates, yet again, why
Genticorum are one of the country’s most vital traditionally rooted outfits.”
PENGUIN EGGS MAGAZINE

Local Event: Genticorum

Middletown

Genticorum

With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a...

1741 Pub and Grill

Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub &amp; Grill on Friday nights in April! April 24th, Brother Other will be playing from 6 PM - 9 PM.Brother Other is an American acoustic duo from New England performing original and cover tunes combining vocal harmonies and melodic guitars.Call 860-349-6033 or visit <a href="https://1741pubandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1741pubandgrill.com/ </a>to make a reservation.

Local Event: Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Brother Other at 1741 Pub & Grill

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring...

Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in April! April 24th, Brother Other will be...

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Brother Other at 1741 Pub & Grill

Middlesex Live Stock Auction

On Saturday, April 25 , 2026 the Middlesex Livestock Auction will hold its Spring Farm &amp;Landscape Equipment Auction!( rain or shine ) We will start accepting consignments on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday April 23 from 9 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday, April 24 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. All small handleable items and non-running items must be in by Thursday, April 23 2026 Preview will be Friday, April 24 from 9 AM to 6:30 PM please park on the opposite side of unloading for safety reasons Last sale we had over 1000 items We accept cars, trucks, Landscape Equipment, , heavy equipment, generators, welders, rider mowers, commercial mowers , horse, trailers, landscape trailers we have over 700 attendees, you name it we sell it ! Tired of dealing with craigslist and Facebook for people that don’t show up. Send it to the sale. You’ll be guaranteed a check by Monday morning and hassle free. Compact tractors, farm tractors, Hay Equipment this is the place to bring it to sell . We have been in business over 75 years. We are a commission agent only everything sells as is where is Terms and conditions of sale: please go in office and get a buyers number in order to get that buyers number. You will need a valid photo ID and a credit card on file. We do not accept checks unless we have done business with you in good standing in the past, you could either pay with a credit card with a 3% surcharge or cash. All items must be removed day of sale or if you need more time on the larger items we have Sunday from 9am to 1 pm but please make sure you tell us. all purchases must be paid in full day of sale no exceptions. You are responsible for your buyers number so please make sure you keep it with you at all times. We will start at 8:30 AM sharp with 2 Auctioneers. This auction is held rain or shine. For more information, please reach out to Lisa Sale barn If you would like something advertised, call me and I will advertise it for you Once an item is sold, and your buyers number is held in the air that item is yours so please think before you bid because once you bid you’re the new owner Hope to see you all there and yes, we have plenty of machinery to unload large items. No need to call first. We will be there between those hours. Our Feeder Cattle sale will be Saturday, May 2 , 2026 @ 11 AM and our regular Monday sale will take place

Local Event: Farm & Landscape Auction

Farm & Landscape Auction

On Saturday, April 25 , 2026 the Middlesex Livestock Auction will hold its Spring Farm &Landscape Equipment Auction!( rain or...

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

<h3>Lyman Orchards' Community Tag Sale will be hosted on Saturday, April 25th from 9 AM - 1 PM.</h3>
Looking to declutter your home and make some extra cash? Secure your spot to be a part of Lyman Orchards'&nbsp;Community Tag Sale! Clean out your closets, attics, and garages and bring your unwanted items to a tag sale extravaganza! You keep the profits! This is a perfect spot for people who don't have space to host their own tag sale. This tag sale will be held outside.
$20 registration fee.&nbsp;Registration fee will be donated to local community organizations.
This is a&nbsp;residential tag sale only, no commercial vendors or businesses allowed.
<a target="_blank" href="https://lymanorchards.ticketspice.com/tag-sale-april-2026" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up</a>
Rules for Participating:
<ol><li>&nbsp;BYO tables, chairs, pop-up tent, blanket/tablecloth &amp; any other items you may need for setting up a selling area. Tables will not be provided.</li><li>Set up window: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM. Tag Sale begins at 9:00 AM. Please, no items are allowed on the property before 7:30 AM.</li><li>All leftover Tag Sale items must be removed at the end of the day. No items can be left on the property or left at the dumpster.</li><li>No hazardous materials, weapons, knifes, etc. are allowed to be brought or sold to the tag sale.</li><li>No food or beverage may be sold.</li><li>This event is for residential vendors only. No commercial vendors, multi-level marketing businesses or businesses are allowed.</li><li>Lyman Orchards reserves the right to ask vendors to leave without a refund if the above guidelines are not adhered to.</li></ol>
Location:&nbsp;Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market grounds, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT
The Tag Sale will take place behind the market on the gravel tent pad, near the gravel parking lot.
Any additional questions, please contact Nina Peach, npeach@lymanorchards.com.&nbsp;
No Refunds within 48 Hours of the Event.
Rain Date: Sunday, May 3rd

Local Event: Community Tag Sale at Lyman Orchards

Community Tag Sale at Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards' Community Tag Sale will be hosted on Saturday, April 25th from 9 AM - 1 PM.
Looking to declutter your home and...

United Churches of Durham

Wake up, spring! Join us at the United Churches of Durham (228 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422) for a warm and welcoming afternoon of music, treats, and community at the WSCS Bluegrass Coffee House and Bake Sale! On Saturday, April 25 from 1–4 PM, Fellowship Hall at The United Churches of Durham will come alive with the lively sounds of Bill Mintz &amp; Company, offering a perfect backdrop for connection and fun. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa while browsing a delicious selection of homemade baked goods and snacks available for purchase. There’s something for everyone...indoor board games for a relaxed afternoon, outdoor activities for children, plant exhibitions and sales for garden enthusiasts, and community tables to explore and connect with local groups. Whether you come for the music, the sweets, or the fellowship, this is a joyful gathering you won’t want to miss. Bring a friend and spend the afternoon with us!

Local Event: Wake Up, Spring! Bluegrass Coffee House and Bake Sale

Wake Up, Spring! Bluegrass Coffee House and...

Wake up, spring! Join us at the United Churches of Durham (228 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422) for a warm and welcoming...

Wake Up, Spring! Bluegrass Coffee House and Bake Sale

Come enjoy Yoga with Pigs at Lyman Orchards. This is a gentle, all-levels outdoor class where playful pigs roam the grass as you flow, stretch, and unwind. Expect smiles, stress relief, and plenty of heart-melting moments as these companions oink while you stretch. Come for the yoga, stay for the laughs! This class you'll definitely want your camera ready with plenty of photo-worthy moments.&nbsp;
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.breathe2flow.com/orchardflow" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up Now</a>
Event Details:
Date:&nbsp;April 25
Time:&nbsp;2pm - 3pm
Location: Apple Barrel Farm Market grounds
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
(Class parking is in the gravel lot)
Cost:&nbsp;$40
What to Bring:     • Your own yoga mat
    • A water bottle to stay hydrated
Space is limited—reserve your spot now!
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.breathe2flow.com/orchardflow" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up Now</a>
Please note - no refunds are offered.

Local Event: Oink & Om: Yoga Flow Class at Lyman Orchards 

Oink & Om: Yoga Flow Class at Lyman Orchards 

Come enjoy Yoga with Pigs at Lyman Orchards. This is a gentle, all-levels outdoor class where playful pigs roam the grass as...

Get ready for a hands-on day of family fun! Kids (and kids at heart) can climb aboard, explore, and snap photos with real emergency vehicles, including a police car, fire truck and ambulance! Meet local first responders, learn more about their important work, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the vehicles that help keep our community safe.
This free event is perfect for families of all ages, don't forget your camera!
Sunday, April 26th, 12 PM - 3 PM | Apple Barrel Farm Market

Local Event: Touch-a-Truck at the Apple Barrel Farm Market

Touch-a-Truck at the Apple Barrel Farm Market

Get ready for a hands-on day of family fun! Kids (and kids at heart) can climb aboard, explore, and snap photos with real...

Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming spontaneity, their path across French Canadian, Appalachian and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore, the duo explores, with palpable pleasure, the sharing of sounds and gestures, blurring the lines between music and dance, melody and movement. This concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin.
Montreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand (he/him) has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines), he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums, and to many concerts in Québec, Canada, the United States and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs), their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora « was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.
One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Nic Gareiss (he/they) has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog, flatfoot, and step dance footwork; improvisation; and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award, his home region's highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries including at London's Barbican Centre, the Irish National Concert Hall, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds a MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick.
$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming...

Portland Senior High School

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC)&nbsp;will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary on&nbsp;Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm (please note the time change).&nbsp;&nbsp;It will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland, CTWe invite you to join us for an afternoon of music featuring our 85 voice chorus (directed by Samuel Tucker) and ten piece orchestra (directed by Alan Dougherty) performing a selection of patriotic, pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and gospel pieces.&nbsp; A&nbsp;"Tribute to the Armed Forces"&nbsp;medley is the ultimate hymn of patriotism and homage to our service men and women, past and present.&nbsp; "Bohemian Rhapsody", "God Bless the Broken Road", "Andrew LLoyd Weber in Concert" and "Beatles in Review" are some of the other selections which will showcase the texture, dynamics, layers and forces of the music and our voices.&nbsp; A few surprises are also in store.Our special guest this season is TODD&nbsp;ALLEN&nbsp;HERENDEEN,&nbsp;a triple platinum country and gospel star, who hails from Indiana and performs around the United States especially in Panama City Beach, FL and Memphis, TN.&nbsp; &nbsp;Todd is the ultimate performer who has entertained thousands from all walks of life around the country with his incredible voice and charisma.&nbsp; His amazing talent captures many different legends of music.&nbsp; He will perform one of his signature songs "MY NAME IS AMERICA".Tickets are $25 (non-refundable).&nbsp; Visit www.vocalchords20.org for more information or call 860.347.2787 or 860.342.3120.&nbsp; Purchase your tickets early as this will definitely be a sellout.&nbsp; Also visit and like us on facebook and instagram.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America"

Portland

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to...

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary...

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America"

SAVE&nbsp;THE&nbsp;DATE! Join our 40 voice chorus for great Disney songs and singalongs!

Local Event: Disney Songs!

Disney Songs!

SAVE THE DATE! Join our 40 voice chorus for great Disney songs and singalongs!

I will be joining <a target="_blank" href="https://sacred-cocoon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Katie Cavenagh</a> (my mentor and fellow sound healer) for a special collaboration in the SoulShine Salt Cavern at The Red Barn in Durham for the Full Flower Moon in May! If you have never been in a salt cave, halotherapy is a wonderful healing tool that helps with reducing inflammation, easing respiratory issues, improving skin conditions and more. The SoulShine Salt Cavern is a beautiful and calming space to enjoy this unique therapy. 
Gather with us in the cave as we celebrate the full moon in Pisces which fosters a sense of deep sensitivity, empathy, and artistic, intuitive energy. It is an ideal time for going inward with meditation and self-care. Join together to release what no longer serves you and allow for inner transformation and healing. Let the sound bath and Reiki help you go deeper and hear more of what your guides and intuition are telling you are your best next steps for this season. 
We will channel messages with a collective and gallery oracle card reading and explore themes of the season and personal guidance for only you. Wisdom, healing, next steps, inspiration, and deeper knowing often gets revealed for you.
You will then be guided into an activation of the reading and the season’s energy with salt, sound, and hands-on Reiki healing. We will lead you through a gentle meditation with sound so you can receive the healing energy of the salt and Reiki. 
3PM-4:30PM-Space is limited to 10 and pricing is $99. Please reserve your space at the link below, or <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Katie@FeelYourLight.com"></a> or <a target="_blank" href="mailto:lauren@lbhealing.com">lauren@lbhealing.com</a> with any questions or to book directly with me.
Feel free to bring a blanket and water. Gravity chairs and an eye mask will be provided. Please wear white or light colored socks.

Local Event: Full Flower Moon Salt, Sound & Reiki Activation 

Full Flower Moon Salt, Sound & Reiki Activation 

I will be joining Katie Cavenagh (my mentor and fellow sound healer) for a special collaboration in the SoulShine Salt Cavern...

Join me for a gathering centered around sharing cacao and being in community. I will serve ceremonial-grade cacao and you can experience the heart-opening properties of this plant medicine while connecting with like-minded souls in a safe, nurturing space. 
This is a new series born of the desire to create more spaces for sharing this beautiful medicine and fostering safe containers of connection. I want this to be accessible for everyone so there is a suggested donation of $10 (to cover the cost of cacao) but you are welcome to pay more or less depending on what you need at this time. Please venmo me at @LBHealing with the amount you wish to pay (put the event name in the description) and register at <a href="https://LBHealing.com/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LBHealing.com/events</a> (which will say $0) so I have your contact information for any comms about the event. If you don’t have venmo just email me at <a href="mailto:Lauren@LBHealing.com">Lauren@LBHealing.com</a> and I can send an invoice or arrange for a cash payment. 
Please bring a mat or bolster to sit on and a journal/pen. I will have some extra mats and blankets if needed and will provide the cacao for everyone.

Local Event: Cacao & Connection 

Cacao & Connection 

Join me for a gathering centered around sharing cacao and being in community. I will serve ceremonial-grade cacao and you can...

United Churches of Durham (228 Main Street, Durham CT&nbsp;06422) invites you to our Annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Come browse a wide variety of items, discover great deals, and enjoy a lively morning of community connection. Interested in selling? Individual spots are available for just $20, an easy and fun way to clear out gently used items or share your crafts with others. Tag sale donations may be dropped off and set up in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, May 6; Thursday, May 7; and Friday, May 8 from 2:00–6:00 PM. If those times are not convenient, items may also be dropped off on Wednesday, May 6 and Friday, May 8 during our church office hours, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Please note that there are no early birds, so plan to arrive right at opening! For more information or assistance, call 860-490-7624. We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: UCD Spring Tag Sale

UCD Spring Tag Sale

United Churches of Durham (228 Main Street, Durham CT 06422) invites you to our Annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 9, 2026,...

Wallingford Senior Center Presents...
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
"Little Lies" is a 7-piece tribute band from Boston, performing an authentic and eclectic playlist of your favorite songs from every decade of the Fleetwood Mac catalogue, and the many hits they inspired for other great artists throughout their career Join us for a night of romance, drama, and Rumours…
REGULAR TICKET SALES
$35.00 at the door

Local Event: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Concert

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Wallingford

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Concert

Wallingford Senior Center Presents...
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
"Little Lies" is...

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