Amare's Army will sponsor a blood drive in April. Amare's 2nd Annual Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, April 4th at Maple Hill Elementary School in Naugatuck. Here is the link to make an appointment: <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=amare" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross</a> <figure><img id="119576-1773765048" data-image="119576-1773765048" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg?width=726 726w" /></figure>

Amare’s Army will sponsor a blood drive in April.

Amare’s 2nd Annual Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, April 4th at Maple Hill Elementary School in Naugatuck. Here is the link to make an appointment:

<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=amare" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross</a> <figure><img id="119576-1773765048" data-image="119576-1773765048" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/119576/20260317/123045/styles/raw/public/processed_images/image1.jpeg?width=726 726w" /></figure>

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<h2>The Estate Collection of The Late “Big Earl” L. Postol</h2>
<h3>Auction | September 25, 26, 27, 2026 • 10am to 5pm each day</h3>
On-Site Live Auction Extravaganza – Under the “Big Earl” tent - rain or shine 






Possibly 1000 lots • This is the “BIG ONE”
The one for all old timers, experienced auction goers and new bidders as well. This sale has more collectibles and rarities&nbsp;than we have ever seen assembled in one estate in over fifty-five years of buying and selling antiques and conducting estate auctions.&nbsp;We are still counting items and making groups and box lots, so the final information will not be available for another week, but will be posted on our website by&nbsp;September 18th.
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Region 15 Schools is excited to invite the community to STEM-A-Palooza, a FREE day of hands-on exploration, activities and demonstrations designed for curious minds of all ages.&nbsp;The event is open to everyone - you do not need to be a Region 15 family to attend.
From robotics, engineering and aviation to energy, animals, environmental science, health sciences and more, STEM-A-Palooza will bring science, technology, engineering and math to life at Pomperaug High School.
Visitors can explore at their own pace, try something new, ask questions and discover STEM in action. 
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Pomperaug High School 234 Judd Road, Southbury, CT
Admission is FREE.
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Join Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury for Designer Purse Bingo on Friday, October 16, at Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favorite snacks, sip some wine, and enjoy an exciting evening of bingo, designer handbag prizes, raffles, and fun—all while supporting adult literacy in Greater Waterbury.
Tickets are $55 and include 10 rounds of bingo and one complimentary drink ticket.
Register by September 15 to receive our Early-Bird Bonus: $5 off each ticket and one bonus bingo game! Register a full table of 10, and each guest will also receive five free raffle tickets. The early-bird and full-table offers may be combined for even more savings and chances to win.
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