Name: Ten Minutes to save the Planet
Start: 2026-07-29T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Seymour Public Library

Seymour Public Library

The Seymour Library welcomes back the Kellogg Environmental Center. The Kellogg Center will be here for a conversation about our environment.
The discussion will be centered on the current status of the planet---celebrating the strides made,  exploring the challenges we still face and learning how small actions can make a meaningful difference for the Earth.
This discussion has interactive components making it suitable for older children and adults.
Call the Library at 203-888-3903 for more information on this program. Registration is not necessary for this program.

Local Event: Ten Minutes to save the Planet

New Haven County

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Oxford

Connecticut

Ten Minutes to save the Planet

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Local Event: Plein Air Artist Meetup

Plein Air Artist Meetup

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Seymour Library is pleased to have Max from the Kellogg Environmental Center bring at least two (maybe more) live Animal Ambassadors to this family friendly program.
The program hopes impart a greater appreciation for the wildlife that shares our environment learn . Come and learn about these amazing behaviors and important roles in our ecosystems.
Call the Library at 203-888-3903 for more information on this program. Registration is not necessary for this program.

Local Event: Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Backyard: Making Yards and Human Spaces Herp-Friendly

Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Backyard:...

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Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Backyard: Making Yards and Human Spaces Herp-Friendly

The Seymour Library is pleased to again host Matt Yanarella. Matt is sharing his food interest and celebrating New England culinary history from the Revolutionary era in honor of America's 250th and renewed interest in the subject.Mr. Yanarella will be demonstrating classic New England cuisine with a tasting afterward. The menu will be dictated by whatever is in season--dishes such as johnnycakes, apple fritters and Native American dishes like succotash could be possibilities.Due to limited space registration is required. Please call the Library at 203-888-3903 or email the Director Suzanne Garvey at sgarvey@biblio.org to register--space is on a first come first served basis.Please let us know if you have any food allergies when registering.

Local Event: Colonial Cooking with Matt Yanarella

Colonial Cooking with Matt Yanarella

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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!

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Branford

Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

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Oxford Town Hall

Join the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission for Gather &amp; Groove, a welcoming community drum circle led by local facilitator Ken Parker.
Together we’ll explore rhythm as a way to connect, relax, and create something spontaneous as a community. Drum circles are open to everyone—whether you’ve been playing percussion for years or have never picked up a drum before. Ken will help guide the circle so that each participant can find their place in the rhythm as the groove builds and evolves.
Participants are encouraged to bring a drum, shaker, bucket, or any object that makes a joyful sound. A limited number of instruments will also be available to borrow, so newcomers are always welcome 
All ages and experience levels are invited to join. Come for a few minutes or stay for the whole circle as we gather, listen, and let the rhythm carry us.

Local Event: Gather and Groove - Community Drum Circle

Gather and Groove - Community Drum Circle

Join the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission for Gather & Groove, a welcoming community drum circle led by local facilitator Ken...

Great Hill Hose Company

The Seymour Culture &amp; Arts Commission presents, in concert, the Silver Steel Pan Drum Band on July 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Great Hill Hose Company, 140 Botsford Road, Seymour.&nbsp; The concert will be held rain or shine.&nbsp; The Hose Company will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers with all profits benefitting the Company.&nbsp; Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Food Bank.&nbsp; Please come and join us for an evening of great music.

Local Event: Seymour Culture & Arts Concert Series

Seymour Culture & Arts Concert Series

The Seymour Culture & Arts Commission presents, in concert, the Silver Steel Pan Drum Band on July 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the...

Join the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission for a special four-part plein air painting series at Oxford Blooms, where artists will gather throughout the summer to capture the changing landscape of this beautiful garden space. By returning to the same location over the course of the season, participants will have the opportunity to document how light, color, and plant life evolve from early summer into late season bloom.Artists are encouraged to bring their own supplies and work in any medium—painting, drawing, watercolor, pastel, or sketching. Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or simply curious about trying something new, artists of all levels are warmly welcome. Each session will run 5:30 PM until sunset, allowing participants to enjoy the golden evening light while creating alongside fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your materials, find a view that inspires you, and watch the summer unfold one painting at a time.

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