Name: Knights of Columbus Community Bottle & Can Drive
Start: 2026-06-06T08:00:00-04:00

We are pleased to announce our second Community Bottle and Can Recycling Drive of the year, taking place on June 6th at Ace Hardware.
We invite community members to participate by bringing eligible Connecticut deposit bottles, cans, and other approved recyclables to support this ongoing effort. Please note that only CT deposit items will be accepted.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us promote responsible recycling and strengthen our community impact.

Local Event: Knights of Columbus Community Bottle & Can Drive

Middlesex County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Middletown

Connecticut

Knights of Columbus Community Bottle & Can Drive

We are pleased to announce our second Community Bottle and Can Recycling Drive of the year, taking place on June 6th at Ace...

May 23rd. Need to Shred Documents?

May 23rd, 9-12. Rain or Shine. Shred-It Event Fundraiser. St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St, Middletown, CT '
Open to all CT Residents and small businesses.
Watch as the shredding truck securely destroys your unwanted documents. High School student volunteers will lift unwanted documents from your vehicle. 
Funds raised benefit children reading programs, teen service programs that benefit impoverished seniors and veterans, community gardens to feed the poor, Christmas Gift Giving Tree, and more. 
Suggested donations: $10 per brown paper grocery bag size. $25 per banker box or 3 brown paper grocery bag size. 
For more information, contact the Friary office 860 347 4441.

Local Event: May 23rd. NEED TO SHRED DOCUMENTS! St. Pius X Church Shred-It Event Fundraiser

May 23rd. NEED TO SHRED DOCUMENTS! St. Pius X...

May 23rd, 9-12. Rain or Shine. Shred-It Event Fundraiser. St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St, Middletown, CT '
Open to all CT...

May 23rd. NEED TO SHRED DOCUMENTS! St. Pius X Church Shred-It Event Fundraiser

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📣 Join us on Thursday, May 14, for an energizing and supportive session where you’ll: 
✅ Practice presentation and impromptu speaking during our famous “Table Topics” exercise 
✅ Receive thoughtful feedback in a judgment-free environment 
✅ Connect with a welcoming group of professionals and leaders 
✅ Build the skills to lead, present, and inspire — at work and in life
📍 Location: Wesleyan University’s historic South College (229 High Street, Middletown, CT — E Lot parking available) 
💻 Or join us online via Zoom 
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Come see why our members keep coming back — and why your voice belongs here. Learn more and contact us!

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1741 Pub and Grill

Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub &amp; Grill on Friday nights in May! May 15th, Sequoia Rose will be playing from 6 PM - 9 PM.Sequoia Rose seamlessly blends traditional roots with contemporary flair to deliver a truly unique musical experience. Sequoia Rose combines soulful vocals, intricate instrumentals, and dynamic arrangements to create a distinctive sound that fuses traditional bluegrass with elements of jamgrass and modern influences. With an expansive repertoire that includes beloved classics, original compositions, and imaginative reinterpretations of popular tunes, each Sequoia Rose performance is a unique experience. Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

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Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents the world premiere of&nbsp;Mel Chomsky's History of the World May 14 - 23 in Middletown.Mel Chomsky’s History of the World is an original comedy written and directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Dic Wheeler. This high-energy play blends theater, circus, and Commedia dell’Arte. Beginning in Melilli, Sicily in 1626, three performers are swept into a wild time-travel adventure led by a dead philosopher-comedian, Mel Chomsky, journeying from Melilli to Mattabasset, ancient Greece, the American Revolution and beyond. It’s a bold, slapstick ride through history that explores the ongoing tension between democracy and authoritarianism.
Writer/director Wheeler, who will be leaving the Playhouse in June, says about the production: “I wanted my final show at Oddfellows to celebrate my life-long love of physical comedy, Commedia and circus, but also be a commentary about the current state of the world. The play combines the broad comedy of Mel Brooks with the world view of Noam Chomsky, throwing in a dollop of Dr. Who. The cast includes familiar characters like Socrates, George Washington, Marie Antoinette and Pope Leo X, plus many others throughout time and space, but at the heart are three archetypes of Commedia - the Miser Pantalone, the hungry servant Arlecchino, and his love and protector Colombina - all led by their tour guide Mel Chomsky.”Mel Chomsky's History of the World Performances will be at 7 pm on May 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and 2 pm on May 23. Mel Chomsky’s History of the World contains strong language and ridiculous situations.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $30 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. May 14 at 7 pm&nbsp; is a “Pay What You Can” Preview.
Purchase tickets at: <a href="https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/mel-chomsky-s-history-of-the-world" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/mel-chomsky-s-history-of-the-world</a>
 
&nbsp;For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email <a href="mailto:info@oddfellows.org">info@oddfellows.org</a>, or go to <a href="https://www.oddfellows.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.oddfellows.org</a>.

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Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

<h3>Celebrate 285 years of tradition at Lyman Orchards with a two-day anniversary festival in Middlefield, Connecticut! Enjoy family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local food and classic farm experiences all in one unforgettable event.</h3>
Get ready for a festival like no other! Lyman Orchards is turning 285 years old, and we're throwing the ultimate anniversary bash! From horse-drawn wagon rides to face painting, silhouette portraits to colonial crafts fun, there's something for every age, and every adventurer.
Step back in time and explore history brought to life with jam-making demonstrations, apple pie baking, fife &amp; drum performances, and costumed characters wandering the grounds. Challenge your friends to volleyball, corn hole, or potato sack racing, cheer on brave contestants in the pie eating contest, or just kick back and enjoy live music, tasty colonial-inspired treats, and hands-on activities for the whole family.
This is more than a festival, it's a celebration of 285 years of farming, family, and fun. Come be part of history... and make some memories of your own!
Event Details:
Saturday, May 16th 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, May 17th 10 AM - 3 PM
Proudly Sponsored by Middlesex Health, Liberty Bank &amp; Farm Credit East.
<h3>Event Schedule and Activities</h3>
Ongoing Activities (10 AM - 3 PM)
<ul><li>Mini Golf Putting Station, Volleyball &amp; Corn Hole</li><li>Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides</li><li>Circle K Petting Farm</li><li>Face Painting by Lara</li><li>Colonial Craft Activity with ToneGrown</li><li>Free Craft Table</li><li>Silhouette Portraits by The Silhouette Lady&nbsp;(Saturday Only)</li></ul>
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<ul><li>10 AM - 1 PM: Live Music from Sequoia Rose</li><li>10 AM, 12 PM &amp; 2 PM: Basket Weaving Demonstrations</li><li>10:30 AM: Apple Pie Demonstration on the Apple Barrel Patio</li><li>11 AM &amp; 12:30 PM: Free Lyman Homestead Tours by Historian and Author, Diana Ross McCain. Registration Required. <a href="https://lymanorchards.ticketspice.com/285th-festival-homestead-tours" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up here.</a></li><li>11 AM - 2 PM: East Haddam Strolling Characters</li><li>11 AM &amp; 1 PM: Basket Weaving Class, $25 per person. Limited availability, Registration Required. Please email tinasbaskets@yahoo.com to sign up. Cash for payment is due the day of class.</li><li>11:30 AM: Jam-Making Demonstration &amp; Tasting</li><li>12 PM - 12:30 PM &amp; 1 PM - 1:30 PM: Yalesville Fife &amp; Drum Corps (Saturday Only)</li><li>1 PM - 3 PM: Cotillion Dancing Demonstration with Glastonbury Square Dance Club (Sunday Only)</li><li>1:30 PM: Pie Eating Contest for Kids &amp; Adults (first come, first serve)</li></ul>
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Enjoy specialty items including:
<ul><li>Chicken Pot Pie</li><li>Molasses Cookies</li><li>Cornbread with Honey Butter</li><li>Dried Apple Chips</li><li>Fresh-Baked Pies &amp; More!</li></ul>
As one of the oldest continuously operating orchards in the United States, Lyman Orchards is celebrating 285 years of farming, family traditions, and community connection. This special anniversary festival brings together everything guests love: from fresh-baked goods and cider to outdoor activities and live entertainment.
No Pets Allowed.

Local Event: Lyman Farm's 285th Anniversary Festival | Middlefield, Connecticut

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Celebrate 285 years of tradition at Lyman Orchards with a two-day anniversary festival in Middlefield, Connecticut! Enjoy...

Lyman Farm's 285th Anniversary Festival | Middlefield, Connecticut

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An inspirational event about local nonprofit Artists For World Peace, recognizing the physicians, workers, and supporters who made possible &nbsp;FREE eye clinics in Africa and the USA that brought free eye care to over 9000 individuals. Free to attend, RSVP with QR code.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING!  NATIVE EYES and Artists...

An inspirational event about local nonprofit Artists For World Peace, recognizing the physicians, workers, and supporters who...

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Experience an incredible night with this classic rock jam band as they perform the iconic music of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, and more. Enjoy live music in the hall alongside tasty food, cold drinks, and good friends for a guaranteed great time.

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Middletown House Concert Series

Created by James Martin, the Tyre Isle Band plays traditional dance tunes and ballads from Ireland, Scotland, and the Hebrides. With Tatyana Gorbunova on flute, Will Holshouser on accordion, and Martin on mandolin, guitar, mandocello, banjo, and vocals, the band reimagines the music and Irish Sean-nós traditions of the British Isles. Delving deeply into the original melodies and rhythms, and adding newly conceived compositions to this living repertoire, the Tyre Isle Band continues the work of James Martin from when the toured the US and Canada with the critically acclaimed British Isles band How to Change a Flat Tire. For this concert, Maggie Holtzberg from the original HTCAFT band will be joining on fiddle. James Martin is an accomplished musician, dancer, choreographer and filmmaker. He was Associate Arts Professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Dance Department and taught there from 1989-2023. In 2020 he won the New York University Tisch School of the Arts David Payne Carter Award for Teaching Excellence. He has danced with Donald Byrd/The Group, Gus Solomons jr, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane and Company, Claire Porter, Jamie Cunningham and Tina Croll, Heidi Latsky, The New York Baroque Dance Company and The Connecticut Ballet Company among others. As co-founder of the band How to Change a Flat Tire, he appears on “A Point of Departure” and “The Traditional Music of Shetland and Ireland” (Front Hall Records). Tatyana Gorbunova is a musician &amp; interdisciplinary artist. Recent work includes playing in the band for a stage adaptation of Rime of the Ancient Mariner and multiple roles in Story Winks - modern adaptations of fairy tales (Ophelia Theater Group). When not playing the flute or acting on stage, she teaches Culinary Arts at a Montessori school and curates the vinyl collection at her record shop, Pancakes Records, in Astoria, NY. Will Holshouser is an accordionist, composer and improviser whose music draws on a wide variety of inspirations, from traditional accordion folk styles to jazz, hymns, classical and experimental music. Will’s music explores these eclectic influences through the accordion’s expressiveness and sense of fun. Originally from Cambridge, MA and active on the New York music scene since the 1990s, Will has toured and recorded with violinist Regina Carter, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans, and clarinetist David Krakauer, as well as with his own groups. Will's trio has released three albums on the Portuguese label Clean Feed and he has made collaborative albums with Musette Explosion and with Han Bennink &amp; Michael Moore. Will has also performed with Michael Winograd, Guy Klucevsek, Andy Statman, Mark Morris Dance, Antony &amp; the Johnsons, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright III, Martha Wainwright, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. maggie_holtzberg.jpg Folklorist and musician Maggie Holtzberg works closely with artists, culture bearers, and their communities to help carry traditional knowledge forward. Serving as state folklorist in Georgia (1992-1998) and Massachusetts (1999-2023) has been her calling and privilege, allowing her to come to know, learn from, document, and help support people practicing cultural traditions of local significance. She has curated exhibitions, authored books, co-directed documentary films, produced concerts, programmed folk festivals, and successfully nominated seven National Heritage Fellows. Holtzberg was awarded the Benjamin A. Botkin Prize in 2018 for lifetime achievement in Public Folklore and was named a Fellow of the American Folklore Society in 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania (1987) and B.A. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University (1979). During her time at Wesleyan, having just returned from the Shetland Islands and fiddle tutelage under the great Tom Anderson, she joined the band How To Change A Flat Tire.$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

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We are the FIRST and ONLY Brain Restore Center in CT

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In acknowledgment of Brain Injury Awareness month, we are excited to announce the opening of our new clinic, the FIRST and ONLY Brain Restore Center in all of Connecticut. Brain Restore Centers is a nationwide initiative, lead by experts across every medical speciality to finally tackle the problem of concussion, brain injury and cognitive decline rapidly increasing across our country. While Brain Injury and Cognitive Decline is on the rise in our country, our clinic is offering Free Advanced FDA-approved RightEye Exam to all Connecticut residents in an attempt to help give people in our communities a detailed deep dive into understanding the “WHY” behind what they are experiencing. Many members of our communities silently struggle with lingering symptoms of head injuries, PTSD, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and memory loss, and we want to give back by providing hope and help through real, science-backed brain health solutions. This community is part of a nationwide initiative supported locally to raise awareness about the brain’s ability to heal through modern therapies such as neurofeedback EEG detailed functional brain scan, low-level laser therapy, Neuro-rehabilitation Exercises, and neuro-functional medicine. We have been optimizing this treatment system over the last 10 years and are so grateful to finally be able to share it with our communities and loved ones. https://brainrestorecenters.com/ 49 Randolph Rd, Middletown, Connecticut 860-365-9445 info@trilogyhnp.com

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Since 1991, UNAPEN, Inc. has provided IT and Cyber Security Services, Custom Software Solutions, Systems Integration, Software products and Workflow/Process Automation tailored for Investment/Wealth Managers, Non-Profit Organizations, Educational Institutions, Attorneys, and a diverse range of SMBs! The expertise of UNAPEN's seasoned professionals uniquely positions them to advise clients on the value of technology. Our goal is to solidify and protect your IT infrastructure, enhance cyber security, streamline operations and workflow, centralize data, and automate highly complex manual tasks to make your company more successful and competitive. UNAPEN is a long-standing Gold Certified Microsoft Partner. Our solutions fall into these categories: • Strategic Process Consulting • AI Workflow &amp; Process Automation • Custom Client Statements, Meeting Packages &amp; Mgmt Reporting • Custom Software Development - Applications &amp; Interfaces - On-Premise, Web &amp; Mobile • Create/Upgrade Custom Excel, Power Apps, Power BI, MS Access, SQL Server &amp; .NET Applications • Pricing &amp; Reference Data Interfaces for SS&amp;C Advent Axys &amp; APX • CRM for Investment Advisers, Wealth Mgrs, Family Offices, Banking and other industries • Data Warehousing &amp; Data Aggregation • Affinity SQL Data Repository for Advisors • Business Intelligence &amp; Business Mgmt Tools • Digital Transformation &amp; Cloud Migration • IT Services • Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity • CyberSecurity - Advanced Network Analysis &amp; Security Threat Reporting, Dark Web Monitoring &amp; Alerts on Compromised Employee Credentials • CyberSecurity - Employee CyberSecurity Awareness Training • CyberSecurity - EndPoint Detection &amp; Response • vCISO CyberSecurity Assessments • Ransomware Protection As a service provider &amp; partner in your success, UNAPEN brings to bear a unique skill set comprised of in-depth business knowledge combined with unparalleled technological expertise &amp; service delivery capability.

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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 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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Torza's Golf

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