Bauer Park

Join us under the evening sky at Bauer Park in Madison, CT for community and motion. Every Wednesday night at 7 PM from July 1st through August 5th. Enjoy a 2 mile course on grass, open to all ages. Fun run, and Race every Wednesday. Times recorded for every runner.

Local Event: Bauer Park Twilight Running Series

New Haven County

Madison

Connecticut

Bauer Park Twilight Running Series

Join us under the evening sky at Bauer Park in Madison, CT for community and motion. Every Wednesday night at 7 PM from July...

West Wharf Pier, Madison, CT

Thursday, July 2, 2026: The annual Independence Day Fireworks, sponsored by the Madison Fireworks Association, will be displayed from a barge just south of the West Wharf pier at approximately 9:30PM. Please note that the actual launch of the fireworks show may vary depending on weather and visibility conditions during the evening. &nbsp;

Local Event: Annual Independence Day Fireworks

Annual Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 2, 2026: The annual Independence Day Fireworks, sponsored by the Madison Fireworks Association, will be...

On the Green in Madison

4th of July Concert on the Green in Madison
On Friday July 3rd, join us for a festive evening at this year’s 4th of July Concert on the Green, presented by Madison Cultural Arts. Celebrate Independence Day with an exciting lineup featuring the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Philip Ventre, presenting “Echoes of Our Past in Spirit and Song” at 7PM with our Opening Act – Lancraft Fife and Drum Crops at 6PM.
Admission is free, and we offer reserved seating in front of the stage for our patrons. Rain date is July 5 at the same time.
For more information or to become a supporter of this cherished annual event, please visit our website at <a href="https://madisonculturalarts.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madisonculturalarts.org</a>.

Local Event: 4th of July Concert

4th of July Concert

4th of July Concert on the Green in Madison
On Friday July 3rd, join us for a festive evening at this year’s 4th of July...

Join us for an inspiring evening with author Matt Grace as he visits our clinic to share the story behind his upcoming memoir, God Doesn’t Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me.
With more than 20 years of sobriety and thousands of hours mentoring individuals and families, Matt brings a powerful message of hope, healing, and lasting transformation. This special event will include a live discussion on addiction, recovery, faith, and the journey to rebuilding a life with purpose.
Guests attending the event will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a sponsored copy when it is released.
Whether you are personally in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for encouragement, this evening is for you.
📍 6 Business Park Drive, Suite 103A, Branford, CT 📅 Thursday, July 9 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Reserve your spot today.

Local Event: Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

Branford

Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

Join us for an inspiring evening with author Matt Grace as he visits our clinic to share the story behind his upcoming memoir,...

Come to the flower field to stroll, sit and enjoy. You will find sweetly scented Lavender ready for you to cut. Plus experience The Magic Trail. Lovers Lane Farm in Killingworth. 11:00 - 1:00. Rain date: July 12.&nbsp;

Local Event: For the Love of Lavender - Flower Farm Fun

Middlesex County

Killingworth

For the Love of Lavender - Flower Farm Fun

Come to the flower field to stroll, sit and enjoy. You will find sweetly scented Lavender ready for you to cut. Plus experience...

Guilford Fairgrounds

Guilford's July 4th Town Fireworks 2026 Guilford Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, July 12)
Celebrate summer with an evening of live music and fireworks at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m., with festivities scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The event will feature live music by the Shaded Soul Band from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by the town fireworks display.

Parking Passes Available Now
Attendees planning to park at the fairgrounds are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance. The online link is <a href="https://ctguilfordweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&amp;SubAction=&amp;_csrf_token=jl0T1C6G0B1020243O3I2O5M6Z4W5F6706715Z5558716N3V5K531H6S4O6R6K025R5X574V1H6U4A4F6S1F5M5Q6N6L056W5Z6L59195M4J645L0J5Q6156501K024I5G&amp;keyword=parking&amp;secondarycode=&amp;display=Detail&amp;module=pss&amp;multiselectlist_value=&amp;psswebsearch_buttonsearch=yes&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSToT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCSGJaZGNWaUdXb1FWMFRJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl7GlSKc_6T9z2uYK6DsEHV3ltXk_nYpCH7mvedK5dibLcRPxL6Gw0SeXo5w_aem_6y91vPKdkTuRzhXmXR2rxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">available here</a>
Presale Parking Passes
<ul><li>Residents: $10</li><li>Non-residents: $25</li></ul>
Passes purchased online through June 21 will be mailed during the week of June 22. A $1.50 convenience fee applies to online purchases.
If passes remain available after June 21, they may be purchased beginning June 22 at the Guilford Community Center, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Night-of-Event Parking Prices (If parking spots remain available)
<ul><li>Residents: $20</li><li>Non-residents: $40</li></ul>
Organizers note that lost parking passes must be repurchased and refunds will not be issued.
Residents are encouraged to buy early to secure parking and receive the discounted presale rate.

Local Event: 4th of July 2026 Guilford Fireworks

Guilford

4th of July 2026 Guilford Fireworks

Guilford's July 4th Town Fireworks 2026 Guilford Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, July 12)
Celebrate...

&nbsp; A time to relax and awaken your creative side. You will make a colorful exterior art keepsake. Mosaic techniques will be explored using glass, tile, porcelain, and gems. $50. includes all supplies. Time: 11:00 - 1:00. At Lovers Lane Farm, Killingworth, CT 06419. To reserve your place, RSVP at www.loverslanefarmct.com

Local Event: Make Your Own Mosaic Garden Stone

Make Your Own Mosaic Garden Stone

  A time to relax and awaken your creative side. You will make a colorful exterior art keepsake. Mosaic techniques will be...

Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful canvas.
Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxed, welcoming event is the perfect way to unwind and express yourself. This event is open to all! We're excited to now host this event at a new location, Branford's newest hotspot, Radici at the Stand!
🗓 Date: July 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Just $15 per person
All materials, appetizers, and pizza will be provided—just bring your creativity! The featured design is of a beautiful tree in a meadow!
📍 NEW Location:
Radici at the Stand
196 S Montowese St
Branford, CT 06405
Grab a friend or come solo and meet new people while enjoying a laid-back night of painting and fun. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours today!

Local Event: Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful...

Boost math skills with Study Hall's low-cost math boot camps during the weeks of August 10th and 17th for middle school, high school, and SAT math. Cost is only $175 per week with need based financial assistance available. Call 860-552-2800 or email studyhallclinton@gmail.com for more details.

Local Event: Math Boot Camps for Teens in August!

Clinton

Math Boot Camps for Teens in August!

Boost math skills with Study Hall's low-cost math boot camps during the weeks of August 10th and 17th for middle school, high...

Lenny's Indian Head Inn

Officers with the Branford Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Lenny’s Indian Head Inn located at 205 S. Montowese Street in Branford on Monday, September 28, between 12 PM to 9 PM.
During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome customers, take orders and serve meals to diners. All tips the officers receive will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email <a href="mailto:specialolympicsct@soct.org">specialolympicsct@soct.org</a> or call (203) 230-1201.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is a year-round program and one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. Officers organize and host fundraisers that include but are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events, all to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.
A highlight of the program is the annual three-day Torch Run which takes place every June. During the Torch Run, officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state run and carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" more than 500 miles through their towns and cities to the site of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. 
Platinum Sponsors of the program are the Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund, the Connecticut Elks Association and Whelen Engineering.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 200 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: The Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Knights of Columbus, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribe, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt &amp; Whitney, an RTX Business, and Webster Bank. Year-Round Suppliers: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, N&amp;D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, and WORX

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecitcut

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department...

Officers with the Branford Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Lenny’s...

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecitcut

Richard Kaufman

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Essex-Chester-Deep River

North Branford

Ellyn Santiago

The Haddams-Killingworth

Durham-Middlefield

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

Wallingford

East Haven

Alfred Branch

Recover Your Golf Swing After Surgery: Occupational Therapy

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Is shoulder stiffness, wrist pain, or a weak grip keeping you off the course? After surgery or injury, even simple movements can feel frustrating let alone driving the ball down the fairway with confidence. Whether you are struggling to return to golf, daily activities, or both, an Occupational Therapist (OT) can help you rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence in your upper extremity. At our Madison clinic, Occupational Therapy goes beyond basic rehabilitation. OTs specialize in helping people return to the meaningful activities that make life enjoyable—from dressing and cooking to hobbies like golf. Instead of a generic exercise program, your therapy is tailored to the exact movements your body needs to safely return to your swing. If you're itching to get out on the course, our OT will identify the movement limitations, weakness, or scar tissue that may be affecting your swing and create a plan designed specifically for you. You can even bring your own golf club into therapy sessions What does that look like in the clinic? Our OT will evaluate your hand placement, wrist mobility, shoulder movement, and coordination. If scar tissue, stiffness, or weakness is limiting your performance, therapy targets those exact problem areas. The goal is not just to return you to golf—but to help you swing more efficiently, reduce stress on healing joints, and improve your overall quality of life. How Occupational Therapy Can Improve Your Golf Swing and Daily Function: • Upper Extremity Re-education Improve strength, coordination, endurance, and fine motor control needed for golf and everyday activities. • Functional Swing Training Practice movements that mimic real golf mechanics to safely rebuild your swing. • Custom Splinting Protect healing joints and tissues while still allowing functional movement and participation in daily life. • Joint Protection Strategies Teaching you modified body movements to protect your surgical site, reduce joint stress and prevent injury.

 Is shoulder stiffness, wrist pain, or a weak grip keeping you off the course? After surgery or injury, even simple movements can feel frustrating...

Mancuso's Dog Walking offering a 10% discount for a week. 

Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting 

After a brief hiatus Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting will resume all pet services starting the 2nd week in June. We are looking forward to visits to our older and new fur babies. Serving the shoreline since 2013. Insured and Bonded and Pet Safe Certified.  Please contact us by phone 203-219-2359 or on our Website.  

After a brief hiatus Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting will resume all pet services starting the 2nd week in June. We are looking forward to...

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.

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s...

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!

 Struggling with poor sleep, chronic fatigue, insomnia, or sleep apnea? Waterstone is expanding care in Madison with a new specialized Sleep...

Helping your family through tough times is our calling

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

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