Name: Walk The Extra Mile With Rach's Hope!
Start: 2026-10-04T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Compo Beach

Compo Beach

💙 WALK THE EXTRA MILE WITH RACH’S HOPE! 💙 Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Compo Beach in Westport, CT for the Rach’s Hope Walk the Extra Mile 2026! Funds raised support families with critically ill children in the ICU for extended stays. We’ll start with a one-mile walk around Compo Beach, followed by an afternoon filled with: 🍕 Gourmet pizza truck 🎶 Live music by Ellis Island Acoustic 🍷 Beer &amp; wine for guests 21+ 🍰 Dessert 👕 Rach’s Hope swag 💙 And SO MUCH love and hope! Bring your family and friends and help us make this a day to remember. This is a family-friendly event and will be held rain or shine! 🎟 Tickets: RachsHope.org Come walk the extra mile with us! 💙

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Fairfield County

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Walk The Extra Mile With Rach's Hope!

💙 WALK THE EXTRA MILE WITH RACH’S HOPE! 💙 Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Compo Beach in Westport, CT for the...

FTC Campus

BIG NEWS!!! ✨🌍 The Fairfield International Food Fest is BACK!
The Fairfield International Food Fest returns for its second year on Saturday, September 5, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend), taking over Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) for a celebration of culture, community, and cuisine.
🗓️ Saturday, September 5 | 4–8 PM 📍 Fairfield Theatre Company
🎶 3 stages of entertainment: • The Bachata Experience • Bridgeport Film Fest • Demon Hunter Idol • Lenihan School of Irish Dance • Pangea Worldbeat • Press Play Motivation • The Rick Reyes Trio • World Taekwondo Fairfield
🍺🍷 21+ tastings: • Elicit Brewing Company • Kindred Spirits &amp; Wine • Highland Imports • Next Century Spirits
🎨 Family fun: • CT Kids Passport • Mini Town Café Play • The Mirador Booth • Henna Tattoo by Priyancka Jain &amp;&nbsp;Shiksha Jaiswal • Rainbow Station • The Studio Fairfield • &nbsp;Balloon Animals All entertainment, performances, films, and activities are included with admission!!
🍴 Global eats (pay-as-you-go!): • Blue + Berries • Taste by EvJoy • Greek Style Grill • Grumpy Dumpling Co. • Joylark Kitchen • Kabab &amp; Hummus House • Karibbean Flava • Luigi’s Fairfield • Oggi Gelato • Oishii Berry • Paradise Island Food • The Tawa Express • Tucker’s Pie Co. 🎟️ &nbsp;<a href="https://fairfieldtheatre.org/events/ftc/fairfield-international-food-fest-presented-by-connectfairfield_e666" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Discounted pre-sale tickets are available for a limited time!</a> Adults: $20 Children: $10 All fees included. Use promo code: CONNECT 
💖 A percentage of ticket sales benefits Fairfield Theatre Company and supports its year-round arts programming.
👏 Sponsors: FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ARTS &amp; MINDS • Elicit Brewing Co. • Fairfield Theatre Company • Sturges Ridge • Wegmans• First County Bank • JD &amp; Team &nbsp;• Bartlett Tree Experts • Aquarion Water Company • Events Party Lighting • The Goddard School of Fairfield&nbsp;•&nbsp;Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
🫶 Come hungry. Leave inspired.

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Get your CT Real Estate Salespersons Licensing from Home or Office! Take Classes with a "Live" Instructor with full video, Questions and Answers Test Prep and Audio delivered to your Computer/Laptop! Full live interaction! We give our "World Class" 60 hour Principles and Practices from our AgentPrep Virtual Campus Classroom. We utilize PowerPoint Presentations, Supporting Graphics, Video, Whiteboards, Practice Quizzes and smaller class sizes to better prepare the student for successful outcomes. Students are also given access to our own Study Portal for Practice Quizzes, Lecture notes, Pre-Recorded lectures that reinforce Concepts. A Great Study tool! We offer Superior Student Support and put our Students 1st! Works like this... Once you register and pay for the class, you will receive a link via email that will invite you to the virtual classroom! It's that easy... All textbooks used are Ebooks (digital books) that are included with the class! Students can access Ebooks from Cell Phone, Laptop or Tablet. Very effective and convenient studying tool which includes Interactive study questions and Practice Exams! Please go to <a href="https://www.agent-prep.com/live_virtual_classes.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.agent-prep.com/live_virtual_classes.html</a> for all details and to register! Be sure to check out what our Students are saying about us at our Google reviews at <a href="https://www.agent-prep.com/testimonials.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.agent-prep.com/testimonials.html</a>

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Join us on World Suicide Prevention Day for My Friend Abby's 6th Annual Candlelight Vigil. This FREE&nbsp;community event brings us together to hear from powerful voices, walk in solidarity, and create luminaries as a symbol of remembrance for those impacted by suicide. We will close the event by lighting our candles together and sharing a moment of connection. This event is open to all-teams, groups, families, and individuals. Come be a part of an evening where together we become beacons of hope and awareness.&nbsp;

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Follow Barry, who has admission experience at the University of California Berkeley and the Oregon College of Art &amp; Craft, as well as Susanna, who has expertise in helping students stand out and forge strong paths in arts, fashion, and design. Such advice would include creating a college list that is right for you, understanding Reach, Target, and Safety colleges, choosing between ED, EA, and RD applications, and sticking to important deadlines. The webinar is on September 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST. Register at <a href="https://advicekrew.com/upcoming-webinars" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advicekrew.com/upcoming-webinars. </a>

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All three services will be open to members and non-members, their families, and guests, both in-person and by livestream. Non-members must pre-register, no later than Friday, September 4, for location details or livestream instructions. Register on&nbsp;CHJ’s website. While our services are free of charge, we kindly ask non-members to consider a donation.
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Looking for low-impact exercise and a fun way to meet new friends? Learn to Square Dance!&nbsp;
Beginner-Friendly Square Dance classes start with two FREE introductory lessons, Thursdays September 17 and September 24, 7:30-9:00 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Shelton CT
Square Dancing is one of the most rewarding social activities you can do. It keeps your mind sharp, your body moving and puts a smile on your face. And you meet the nicest people!
It’s Team Dancing! Whether you're 8 or 98, solo or with a partner, there's a place for you on the dance floor. Two left feet? No problem! Square Dancing is just walking to music. No experience necessary. No partner needed. No special attire - just bring comfortable shoes and a desire to dance, laugh, meet new friends and have fun!&nbsp;
Come dance with us! The friendly members of the Square Cats Square Dance Club are eager to meet you! Call 203-926-0873 (leave message) or email us at happycaller558@gmail.com.

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Stratford

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Darien

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We are BonnaH Co Fiber Arts and in addition to teaching classes in the fiber arts, we run adult field trips to NYC. We explore creative and inspiring locations, learn about fiber arts or related fields, and complete a stitching project together. Beginners absolutely welcome! Learn more about us and what we do on our website, <a href="https://bonnahco.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bonnahco.com</a>
Adult Crafting Field Trip - 10th Ave. Gallery Walk &amp;&nbsp;Embroidery Project
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, September 26
Times (approximate):&nbsp;8:30am - 7:30pm
Trip Details: Early fall in NYC is a delightful time of year and we’re thrilled to take you along on this crafting field trip for adults (18+)! We meet up at Grand Central and then check out fiber art pieces at galleries along 10th Avenue, including the full display of Kandy G. Lopez’s striking woven pieces. You’ll love the views from the rooftop park on Pier 57, the High Line, and Little Island. We will eat lunch and stitch an embroidery project (all levels welcome!) in the welcoming public space at Pier 57. We will take the train to and from New York City (or you can meet us there!). We make the decisions so you don't have to!&nbsp;
Please Note:&nbsp;This trip includes walking at a leisurely pace, around 12 - 14k steps spread out throughout the day. We build in time for resting. Wear comfortable shoes!
Pricing:
Base Trip Fee: $125 Includes NYC subway fares, morning coffee/tea &amp; snack, afternoon snack, all project supplies &amp; instruction, and two guides to lead you throughout the city for the day. See optional add-ons below.
Optional Add-ons:
1: Travel with Us Round-trip Metro North train tickets from Black Rock Fairfield, CT (if you do not select this option, you can buy your own tickets or meet us at Grand Central Terminal) $30.50
2: Pre-paid Lunch w/Drink Select this option if you’d like us to order and go get your food for you. $30
3. Trip Insurance We will refund your entire trip fee, no questions asked. See our normal cancellation policy<a target="_blank" href="https://bonnahco.com/tours#cancellation-policy" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>. $15

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Westport&rsquo;s Academy of Dance has been teaching children and teens in a safe and nurturing environment for over 50 years. Offering Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, and Hip Hop to all ages and levels.
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<a href="https://portal.iclasspro.com/westport/classes" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Registration is available online</a> -&nbsp;Please <a href="mailto:contact@westportdance.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">email</a> us or call the studio at&nbsp;203-226-9987 with questions or to schedule a consultation.
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