Name: Blessing Of The Animals
Start: 2026-10-04T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Groton Congregational Church

Groton Congregational Church

Celebrate your beloved companions at this heartwarming community gathering dedicated to honoring our pets. Join us at the Groton Congregational Church for a special blessing ceremony for animals of all kinds.

Local Event: Blessing Of The Animals

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Groton

Connecticut

Blessing Of The Animals

Celebrate your beloved companions at this heartwarming community gathering dedicated to honoring our pets. Join us at the...

Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

Local Event: America at 250 for Educators

Westchester County

New York

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to...

Savor a festive late summer afternoon supporting the Avery-Copp House Museum while overlooking the Thames River.
Music of the American Revolution by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. 
Artists and art instructors Howard Park and Lisa Miceli will demonstrate
 their plein air painting process. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres. 
Explore a grand colonial home built by the Schellens family in 1916.
Suggested Donation $30 
To support education and historic preservation at the Avery-Copp House Museum
Reservations Required 
<a href="tel:(860)%20445-1637" target="_blank">860-445-1637</a> 
<a href="mailto:museum@averycopphouse.org" target="_blank">museum@averycopphouse.org</a>Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm 
35 Broad St., Groton, CT

Local Event: Summer Garden Party

Summer Garden Party

Savor a festive late summer afternoon supporting the Avery-Copp House Museum while overlooking the Thames River.
Music of the...

Mystic Luxury Cinemas

<h1>INDEPENDENT WRESTLING LEGENDS JOSH PROHIBITION &amp; MATT CROSS TO APPEAR AT SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY AT MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL</h1>
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<h3>The Raw Story of Absolute Intense Wrestling Opens the Festival Thursday, September 24 Alongside Director Adam J. Wilde</h3><h3></h3>
Come meet Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) stars Josh Prohibition and Matt Cross
appearing in person alongside director Adam J. Wilde for the Opening Night screening of Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story
on Thursday, September 24 at the 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival
in Mystic, CT.

The raw and moving documentary chronicles more than 20 years of Absolute Intense Wrestling, the Cleveland-based independent wrestling promotion founded by John Thorne
and his late co-owner Chandler Biggins, and the wrestlers, friendships, sacrifices and community that helped shape its legacy.

The film features appearances by some of the biggest names to come through or be connected to the independent wrestling scene, including Johnny Gargano, Britt Baker, Eddie Kingston, Nick Gage, Ethan Page, Tom Lawlor, Swoggle, Chris Van Vliet and John Thorne, among others.
<h3>OPENING NIGHT SCREENING &amp; APPEARANCE</h3>
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM ET 
Mystic Luxury Cinemas – Theater 4 
27 Coogan Blvd., Ste. 1-B 
Mystic, CT 06355
Appearing in person: 
Josh Prohibition • Matt Cross • Director Adam J. Wilde

The 6:30 PM screening
will be followed by the Mystic Film Festival Opening Night Reception, with Prohibition, Cross and Wilde appearing in person for the evening’s festivities.

Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story
offers an unfiltered look behind the curtain at the triumphs, hardships and relentless determination required to keep an independent wrestling promotion alive, while celebrating the people and community who have made AIW a fixture of the wrestling landscape for more than two decades.
Tickets are on sale now: 
<a href="https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a8cd735b8c1e8b180df2c8f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a8cd735b8c1e8b180df2c8f</a>

Local Event: Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception for "Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story" 

Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception...

INDEPENDENT WRESTLING LEGENDS JOSH PROHIBITION & MATT CROSS TO APPEAR AT SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY AT MYSTIC...

Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception for "Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story" 

THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 131 FILMS! 
The Festival’s main slate will showcase 131 new short and feature-length documentary and narrative films from around the world, including films by student filmmakers. The four-day festival will also feature filmmakers’ workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a screenwriting competition, and an awards presentation recognizing this year's outstanding films and screenwriters. 

The Mystic Film Festival will be held September 24-27, 2026, bringing filmmakers and audiences together in Mystic to celebrate established and emerging talent from around the world. Festival events will take place at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, La Grua Center, Mystic Noank Library, and The United Theatre, with workshops and panel discussions led by filmmakers and local experts. 

The Festival will open on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas with a screening of the feature documentary Slowburn Shoot, followed by a Q&amp;A with the film’s director and featured contributors.

On Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, the Festival jury will present awards to this year's winning films and screenwriters. Additionally, the Festival will honor William Sadler with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Schedules, tickets, and passes are now available at: 
<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/vFcGvxCPVku?e=77c27c37dc&amp;c2id=ee27b72faacff08f75c2390c1d20ad17" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/welcome</a>

Local Event: 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival 

9th Annual Mystic Film Festival 

THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 131 FILMS! 
The Festival’s main slate will showcase 131 new short and...

Outer Light Brewing Company

Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 26, 2026 is the Annual Groton Firefighters’ Fundraiser at Outer Light Brewing Company—and this year, we’re bringing something extra special: a Juicy IPA called “The Pioneer.”<img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> FREE ADMISSION <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png">Join us from 1:00 PM–8:00 PM at Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St., Groton, CT for an afternoon packed with:- Live music - by Austin Neal Music - Ice-cold beer &amp; beverages - Raffles &amp; prizes - Yard games - Bounce house from J&amp;S Bounce House and Beyond - Food from Taqueria Cinco <img alt="🌮" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfe/1/16/1f32e.png">Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go toward the Groton Firefighters’ Scholarship Fund and other benevolent causes that support our community.So, grab your friends, bring the family, and come spend the afternoon with us at Outer Light. Good beer, good food, live music, great people—and a great cause.

Local Event: The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser

The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters...

Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 26, 2026 is the Annual Groton Firefighters’ Fundraiser at Outer Light Brewing...

The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser

Local Event: 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival

9th Annual Mystic Film Festival

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Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

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California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...

Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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