Name: Brunch at the Bookstore
Start: 2026-10-03T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

Get ready for the cooler weather with some new fall reads. RJ Julia President Lori Fazio and Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Manager Kate Mosquera have lots of recommendations for you. Sit back and enjoy coffee and pastries while they share the books they are most excited about this season. You’re sure to come away with some hidden gems to snuggle up with this fall.

Local Event: Brunch at the Bookstore

Middlesex County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Middletown

Connecticut

Brunch at the Bookstore

Get ready for the cooler weather with some new fall reads. RJ Julia President Lori Fazio and Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore...

Klekolo World Coffee

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TAG SALE.... OCT. 24TH. 9-3PM, St. Pius X&nbsp;Church, 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT . All are welcomed.&nbsp;
Join your family and friends at the annual TAG&nbsp;SALE. Fantastic goods and prices.
(Please cash or checks only.)
Enjoy the Holiday Fair too with local vendors selling desirable custom-made jewelry, homemade jams and more. Pumpkins for sale and lunch too.
Fantastic raffle prizes, games and more.
Free children's activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting, crafts and games.
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Local Event: TAG SALE & more! Oct. 24th. 9-3pm

TAG SALE & more! Oct. 24th. 9-3pm

TAG SALE.... OCT. 24TH. 9-3PM, St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT . All are welcomed. 
Join your family and...

Scottish Country Dances are energetic and fun. Learn the lively jigs, reels and more sedate strathspeys of Scotland. Come join us! Beginners are welcome. No partner necessary. Wear well-fitting, flat soled shoes that won’t fly off your feet. Scottish dancing is practiced all over the world. You don't need to be Scottish to dance Scottish. $5/week.

Local Event: Scottish Dancing in Middletown

Scottish Dancing in Middletown

Scottish Country Dances are energetic and fun. Learn the lively jigs, reels and more sedate strathspeys of Scotland. Come join...

CT State Community College Middlesex

The 2026 Central Connecticut Nonprofit Candidate Forum is an in-person event that brings together nonprofit leaders, community members, and candidates running for office for a discussion about the needs of the community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofit organizations, meet local candidates, and learn more about how public policy and funding decisions impact families and services across our communities. The forum will also highlight the important role nonprofits play in strengthening the safety net for residents throughout Middlesex County and beyond.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at CT State Community College Middlesex (Chapman Hall) in Middletown, with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the program running from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Registration is requested in advance.

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Oct. 24th. 9-3pm Tag Sale and Fall Fair!

Tag Sale,&nbsp;Fun Holiday Fair 
Oct. 24, 9-3pm
St. Pius X&nbsp;Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown, CT
Join your family and friends at the highly anticipated fun fair and tag sale.
Holiday crafts, local vendors selling their jewelry, jams, and more make perfect gifts. Fantastic raffle prizes and fun games too.
Why bake when you can stock your freezer with homemade breads, pies, cakes, cookies for the holidays.
Please cash or check only.
Pumpkins FOR SALE and lunch too.
FREE children hayrides, pumpkin painting, crafts and games in the children activity room.

Local Event: Sat. Oct. 24th, Tag Sale and Fall Fair!

Sat. Oct. 24th, Tag Sale and Fall Fair!

Tag Sale, Fun Holiday Fair 
Oct. 24, 9-3pm
St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown, CT
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Oct. 24th. Don't Bake this holiday season!!!

Oct. 24th. 9-3 pm Why bake for the holidays when you can freeze home-baked pies, cakes, breads, &amp; cookies from the St. Pius X Church Holiday Fair!
310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT. All are welcomed.
Fantastic local vendors selling desirable custom-made jewelry, jams, &amp; more. Holiday goodies, pumpkins, and lunch available to purchase.Please.... purchases in cash or checks only.
Always in high demand are the raffle prizes and games. 
FREE children's activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting, crafts and games.

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Concentric Brewing Company

🍺 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>

🍺 Want to follow the 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future? Check out the full tour and sign up for updates so you don't miss upcoming brewery events: <a href="https://ctbeertour.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CTBeerTour.org</a>

Every Sip You Take... Brings Us Closer to a Cure! 🍻❤️

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

Portland

2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at...

🍺 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...

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

Rich Kirby

Durham-Middlefield

East Hampton-Portland

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

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Rocky Hill

Michael Lemanski

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Newington

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The Haddams-Killingworth

Glastonbury

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 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>

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LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

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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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On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Angelface Records — founded by Clinton residents Joe and Angelica...

ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert

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Local Event: Relics of Christ’s Passion Exhibition & Program 

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Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing art

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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.

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established...

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International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have crossed over. Her private life readings are highly regarded for their accuracy, integrity, and compassion. Karen teaches seminars and has worked with law enforcement finding missing persons both in the United States and Canada. She has been featured on Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” and on “Paranormal Survivor.” As the lead Psychic/Medium Investigator with Ghosts of New England Research Society (G.O.N.E.R.S.), Karen is “the bridge between evidence and explanation.” To join one of Karen's classes or to schedule a private reading by phone, or in Karen's Office please call 860-665-8024

International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have...

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UNAPEN, Inc.

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.

Since 1991, UNAPEN, Inc. has provided IT and Cyber Security Services, Custom Software Solutions, Systems Integration, Software products and...

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