Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing art

Oddfellows Playhouse

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established in 1975, this registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to fostering creativity and personal growth in young people through high-quality theater and circus arts. The playhouse serves as a vibrant community hub, offering a wide range of educational programs for children and teens. The organization provides diverse opportunities including after-school classes, workshops, and specialized repertory companies for various age groups. Specialties include circus arts, movement, musical theater, and acting, highlighted by the annual Children's Circus of Middletown. Through partnerships like the Oddbridge program with Middletown Public Schools, they offer accessible extracurricular support, including transportation and supervised activities for local students. As a Guidestar-verified nonprofit, Oddfellows Playhouse is committed to inclusivity and provides financial aid to ensure all youth can participate in their programs. Families can expect a supportive, creative environment where young performers build confidence and skills through professional instruction and collaborative stage productions.

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More than just construction Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid reputation in masonry. Learn more about our commitment to quality and dependable service for homeowners and businesses in Manchester, Connecticut, and beyond. A foundation built on experience At Talaga Construction, our foundation is built on decades of hands-on experience. Butch's expertise in masonry is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering exceptional results. We serve both homeowners and businesses, providing reliable and high-quality construction services. Our promise to you When you choose Talaga Construction, you're choosing a partner you can count on. We approach every project, whether it's masonry or concrete, with unwavering dedication to quality and reliability. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We serve both homeowners and businesses in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Specializing in masonry and concrete Talaga Construction specializes in masonry and concrete projects, ensuring structural integrity and lasting beauty. From intricate brickwork to durable concrete foundations, we bring expertise and precision to every job. Explore our portfolio to see examples of our quality craftsmanship.

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🎉 WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT! 🎉
Come try a FREE introductory square dance lesson and discover why square dancing is so much fun!
Square dancing is:
❤️ A great way to meet new people 👟 Fun exercise that gets you moving 🧠 Great for keeping your brain active and sharp 😊 A wonderful stress reliever—you’re having so much fun following the calls, you can’t think about anything else! 📵 A chance to put down the screens and enjoy real laughter and connection
No partner needed. No experience needed. All ages are welcome!
Join us Wednesday night and see why people have been enjoying square dancing in Glastonbury for more than 60 years. Come for the exercise—stay for the friendships and fun! 2 free nights&nbsp; September 30th &amp; October 14, 2026&nbsp;

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🍺 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Concentric Brewing! 🍺

Join us on Thursday, October 1st from 6:00–9:00 PM at <a href="https://concentricbrewing.com/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Concentric Brewing Co.</a> in Portland for an evening of great beer, delicious food, fantastic raffle prizes, and a community coming together for an important cause! ❤️

🍻 $1 from every beer sold will be donated to <a href="https://bloodcancerunited.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Blood Cancer United</a> (formerly the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society)!

Come hungry and thirsty! Enjoy your favorite Concentric beers along with delicious food from Graze while spending the evening with friends.

🎟️ RAFFLES &amp; PRIZES! 
We'll have lots of fantastic prizes up for grabs. Donate, enter the raffles, and help us raise even more for Blood Cancer United.

❤️ Every beer, every raffle ticket, and every donation helps.

The <a href="https://ctbeertour.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future</a>
brings Connecticut's craft beer community together to support Blood Cancer United and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.

Whether you're stopping by for one beer or spending the evening with us, you're helping show what can happen when a caring community comes together to make an impact.

Can't make it to Concentric Brewing? You can still be part of the Beer Tour and help families facing blood cancer by donating directly to Concentric Brewing Company's fundraising page: <a href="https://pages.lls.org/voy/ctwhv/hartfordlls27/concentricbc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://pages.lls.org/voy/ctwhv/hartfordlls27/concentricbc</a>

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Local Event: 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Concentric Brewing Co.

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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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Middletown House Concert Series

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages, concert halls, dance floors, and living rooms all over North America and beyond. With his brother Noah VanNorstrand, Andrew has and recorded with the popular dance band Great Bear and is now often on the road with progressive folk/roots quartet The Faux Paws. From the Rust Belt to the Blue Ridge, cold spring in New England to a summer’s night in Charlottesville, his original songs seek out beauty in the search and struggle for understanding. Andrew blends traditional folk, old-time, country, and Western swing with a deep appreciation of indie-roots-Americana and artists like Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Gillian Welch, Sufjan Stevens, and Townes Van Zandt. Rachel Bell is sought after for concerts, contra dances, French BalFolk dances, English country dances, workshops, and festivals. Her playing spans an enormous range of emotion, from nuanced and sensitive to exhilarating and powerful, pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an accordion. Rachel’s work is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep respect for the musical traditions she carries. She loves to create authentic connections with audiences everywhere—from packed, energized dance halls to small, intimate house concert settings. She is passionate about sharing with others the delight she finds in this music.$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages,...

The Morgan School

What does UNITY mean to you?
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Angelface Records — founded by Clinton residents Joe and Angelica McCarthy — invites the Connecticut community to gather for the first live experience of ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity — a multidisciplinary contemporary jazz album, live performance, and community project by the Latin Grammy®-winning, Grammy®-nominated <a target="_blank" href="https://joemccarthymusic.com" rel="nofollow noopener">New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band</a>. This is an invitation to belong to something — not just to witness it.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with The ONE Gathering — a community commons featuring UNITY stations, Arts for All Ages, and a shared Community Mural, where families create together and answer the question "What does UNITY mean to you?" Every person who walks in is invited to contribute their voice, their creativity, and their art to the project itself.
At 7:00 PM, The ONE Concert opens with community performances by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://morgan.clintonpublic.net/music" rel="nofollow noopener">The Morgan School Jazz Band</a>, the <a target="_blank" href="https://shorelinetheateracademy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoetLaureateClintonCT/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Poet Laureate of Clinton Bethany Howard</a>, and Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Michael J. Fox, among other special guests. The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band closes the evening with a live preview of ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity — a musical journey toward unity through five original compositions woven together with spoken word and community voices. What is experienced in the room does not end there. The questions, practices, and relationships travel home with you, extending the purpose of ONE beyond the stage. The album records in November 2026 and releases in early 2027.
The Concert is Free and Open to All - General seating. Reserved and accessible seating available. RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.handstamp.com/e/one-community-concert" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">handstamp.com/e/one-community-concert</a>
Want a great seat? Support the production and secure reserved seating in a preferred section with a one-time, tax-deductible donation of $25 or more per seat, through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas: <a target="_blank" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity" rel="nofollow noopener">fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity</a>
<h3>Join Us - Be Part of the Movement!</h3>
Saturday, October 3, 2026 The ONE Gathering: 5:00 PM · Doors: 6:30 PM · The ONE Concert: 7:00 PM The Morgan School Auditorium · 71 Killingworth Turnpike · Clinton, CT 06413
Learn More | Sponsor | Share | Support : <a target="_blank" href="https://www.angelface-records.com/one-music" rel="nofollow noopener">Angelface-Records.com/One-Music</a>
Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram: @AfroBopAlliance · @AngelfaceRecords
**Donations Encouraged - Help us bring ONE to life!
Together as ONE — For Harmony, For Humanity.
** This project is funded in part by the Pathways to Jazz grant, a donor advised fund of the Boulder County Arts Alliance. ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity was supported by New Music USA’s Creator Fund in 2026-27. The New York Afro Bop Alliance recording project entitled ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) charity.&nbsp;

Local Event: ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert

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Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 155 Washington St, Middletown, CT, 06457

Saint Sebastian Church, Middletown, CT is pleased to host a very special event featuring Relics of Christ’s Passion on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM.&nbsp;The curated program includes unique Scripture readings and meditations with accompanying music, prayer, Veneration of the Holy Relics, and Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, that promises to be a heart-touching once in a lifetime experience.

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Relics of Christ’s Passion Exhibition & Program 

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