Name: 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Start: 2026-08-22T15:00:00-04:00

Come to scenic North Guilford  for our 8 th annual Bluegrass Festival.  3-7 pm  
129 Ledge Hill Road, Guilford CT  
Featured bands are Still Pickin Bluegrass Band 
Sperry Creek
Simon Brogle and the XLT’s  
$20 on Eventbrite and $25 at the door   Bring  a picnic and a chair.  Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for a small fee.  
Please contact Karolyn at Karolyn.nicolaides@yahoo.com

Local Event: 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival  

New Haven County

Richard Kaufman

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Guilford

Connecticut

8th Annual Bluegrass Festival  

Come to scenic North Guilford  for our 8 th annual Bluegrass Festival.  3-7 pm  
129 Ledge Hill Road, Guilford CT  
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Join Jim Powers on his talk about Shaumpishuh, the Quinnipiac Sachem of Mennunkatuck. Shaumpishuh played a leading role in negotiating the arrival and settlement of the English colonists who sailed into New Haven Harbor in April 1638 and in 1639 when a second group of colonists under&nbsp;the leadership of Reverend Henry Whitfield wanted to settle in Mennunkatuck. This talk will detail the important role Shaumpishuh played in protecting and securing for her people a way to live along side the English colonists throughout her life and why she is now recognized as an important Indigenous leader during the early Colonial Era.&nbsp;Information will be shared about the effort by the Shaumpishuh Statue Committee to have a statue of her placed in the center of Guilford to honor her and the Quinnipiac people who lived in the Shoreline for 14,000 years.This talk is free and all are welcome. Note: the photo is an image of Shaumpishuh's "signature" on the Mennunkatuck Agreement of 1639.

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 Meeting place: Trailhead at 1 Sam Hill Road, intersection of CT Route 146, Guilford. Note: Please remember to wear proper...

Lost Lake Overlook Walk with Shoreline Village Seniors

Hello Market Friends,&nbsp;🍓Berry season has officially started, and you'll find delicious, locally grown strawberries picked at their peak and brought straight to the market. As the weeks go on, even more fresh produce will begin filling vendor tables as farms move into the heart of the growing season.
Join us every Thursday from 4-7pm through September 10th at the Guilford Fairgrounds,&nbsp; and experience one of the best ways to support local agriculture and small businesses. Shop for fresh produce, farm products, specialty foods, baked goods, handcrafted items, and so much more in a friendly community atmosphere. Best of all, everything at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handcrafted right here in Connecticut. Whether you're stocking up for the week, looking for a unique gift, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening with friends and family, there's something for everyone at the market.
Some Featured Vendors This Week:
🔪 Hypepoint Knife SharpenersGive your dull knives and tools a new edge! Hypepoint offers professional on-the-spot sharpening for kitchen knives, garden tools, scissors, and more. Have a larger collection that needs attention? They can take your items home for service and return them to the market the following week sharpened and ready to go. A sharp knife makes cooking safer, easier, and more enjoyable. Bring those neglected blades with you this Thursday!
🍓 Special Guest Vendor: Meadow Walk FarmWe're excited to welcome back Meadow Walk Farm! Many of you may remember them from previous seasons for their incredible selection of handcrafted jams and preserves. Their unique flavors make wonderful gifts, additions to charcuterie boards, or simply a delicious treat for yourself. Be sure to stop by and sample their Jam of the We





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HERE'S OUR CURRENT VENDOR LIST FOR JUNE 11TH:
River Ridge Farm- organic, no till farm with an impressive selection of fresh, local vegetables. You will find everything from braising greens and rooted vegetables, to lettuces and seasonal produce.
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Dondero Orchards- Offering a good variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables along with bakery goods, canned and pickled items.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp; Half-Mile Acre Farm- locally raised beef, Italian and breakfast sausages.
 Maple Grove Farm- local maple syrup, popping corn, maple sugar, and more.&nbsp;
 Marco's Farm- Egg farmer providing chicken, duck and quail eggs.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Meadow Walk Farm- unique jams in many varieties.&nbsp; Try their Jam of the Week!!
 Well Comb Home Honey- raw and flavored honey. Other bee products.

The Grumpy Dumpling- fresh made dumplings in a few flavors. Cooked to order, or take home for later.

Papa Spyros Olive Oil- olive oil, greek dips, prepared frozen meals and more.

Brot Workshop- European style sourdough bread baker with emphasis on rye breads.&nbsp;
 Fifth State Distillery- local Distillery that uses grains from a local farm to produce their product. They also use a local maple syrup for their CT Maple Whiskey.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Lunaria Herbals- organic tea blends
 Mostly Nuts- decadently delicious healthy nut and seed blends.
 Chet's Italian Ice - small batch made Italian Ices&nbsp;

Olmo Bagels- delicious new haven style Bagels made from fresh grains. They offer a variety of flavors and cream cheeses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Italian Crumb- fresh made sweet treats bakery offering cupcakes, cake slices, cookies and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Auntie Arwen’s Spices - spice blends to season just about anything you can think of.
 MJ Jewelry- Custom handmade jewelry&nbsp;
 Anna's Lemonade- all-natural old fashioned Lemonade made with low sugar.
 Hypepoint Sharpeners- can sharpen all kinds of knives including serrated along with many garden tools. Bring your tools back to life with Hypepoint!!
&nbsp; Al's Kettle Corn- unique blend of Kettle corn bringing buttery, sweet, salty and a little smokey flavors together.&nbsp;

Food: Franks Wood Fired Pizza- Wood fired pizza made with the finest ingredients. Come down and taste the difference of a quality pizza!!!!&nbsp;
Camper Coffee- hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, fresh roasted coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Join us at the market, support your local farmers and makers, and enjoy everything our community has to offer. We can't wait to see you at the market!!!!

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Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds 

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St. Mary's Church of the Visitation

Join us for a patriotic 250th Celebration of the United States of America featuring a variety of crafters and exciting children's activities. Take part in a raffle with prizes up to $1000 and enjoy delicious eat-in or take-out food at this handicap-accessible community event.

Local Event: St. Mary's Church of the Visitation Spring Fair

Middlesex County

Clinton

St. Mary's Church of the Visitation Spring Fair

Join us for a patriotic 250th Celebration of the United States of America featuring a variety of crafters and exciting...

Welcome summer with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT. &nbsp;This special experience for the whole family&nbsp;includes 40-minutes of gentle yoga accompanied&nbsp;by our cuddly nigerian dwarf goats.&nbsp; Iced coffee, treats and connection on our beautiful farm following each session! 
Yoga sessions are led by a Certified Yoga Instructor. &nbsp;Ages 5+ welcome 
Saturday June 13th: 9am &amp; 10am classes available
$35/person
Sessions fill up, sign up below to reserve your spot!
Learn more &amp; sign up: <a href="https://www.saygelink.com/goatyoga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.saygelink.com/goatyoga</a>

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Experience a family-friendly season at the Farm featuring local produce, farm-fresh meat and eggs, artisan wares, and handmade gifts. This vibrant community market also offers live music, crafts, games for all ages. Come watch a demonstration on lace making with the <a href="https://nelg.us/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New England Lace Group</a>. The historic Farmhouse Museum and the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museums will be open from 10AM-2PM. Donations for tours are greatly appreciated.&nbsp;

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Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Westchester County

New York

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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.

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New Sleep Disorder Treatment Now Available at Madison

Waterstone Health

Struggling with poor sleep, chronic fatigue, insomnia, or sleep apnea? Waterstone is expanding care in Madison with a new specialized Sleep Disorders Treatment Program designed to help patients finally get the restorative sleep they need for better overall health. Led by Thomas Abbenante, MD, a board-certified sleep physician, and Amanda Ciampini, APRN, the program provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of sleep conditions. Patients can receive care for sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and other sleep disturbances that affect daily life, mood, and long-term health. Quality sleep is closely connected to mental wellness, energy levels, concentration, and physical health. Through personalized treatment plans, modern diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based therapies—including CPAP management, medical treatment, and behavioral sleep strategies—our goal is to help patients improve sleep quality and restore healthy sleep patterns. The sleep program is available at Waterstone’s Madison and Hamden locations, making specialized sleep care more accessible to individuals throughout shoreline Connecticut and the greater New Haven region. Waterstone has been part of the Madison community since 2015, originally founded to provide compassionate outpatient care for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. Over the past decade, our practice has grown into a trusted local resource offering mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and psychiatric medication management. The addition of sleep medicine reflects Waterstone’s commitment to whole-person care—recognizing that sleep, mental health, and recovery are deeply connected. If ongoing sleep problems are affecting your health, relationships, or ability to function at your best, help is available close to home. Better sleep starts here!

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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. 

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