Name: Blood Drive
Start: 2026-09-28T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Second Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church

Join the American Red Cross at Second Baptist Church to help save lives by donating blood. All donors who participate between September 21 and October 18 will receive a $15 e-gift card as a thank you for their contribution.

Local Event: Blood Drive

Hartford County

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Suffield

Connecticut

Blood Drive

Join the American Red Cross at Second Baptist Church to help save lives by donating blood. All donors who participate between...

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Granby-East Granby

East Granby Community Day

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The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
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The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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New York

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Every transplant has a story Every story has a team.Donate Life Connecticut invites you to The Symphony of Life, an extraordinary evening bringing together Connecticut's donation and transplant community onSaturday, October 3 at Hotel Marcel in New Haven. The evening will celebrate the remarkable network of people behind second chances: transplant professionals, recipients, living donors, donor families, advocates, volunteers, healthcare partners, and community supporters.
Guests will enjoy dinner, cocktails, music, powerful stories, awards, a silent auction, and an evening filled with connection, gratitude, and hope. Donate Life Connecticut will present 2026 Transplant Hero Awards to Dr. Dina Al Rameni and Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, recognize Dennis Thomas as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year, and celebrate the many Transplant Heroes nominated by members of Connecticut's transplant community during Donate Life Month. Music will be woven throughout the evening, including special performances by Stefon Hawkins and members of Empowered and music from DJ Zerp. For 41 years, Donate Life Connecticut has worked throughout the state to educate communities, share stories, inspire conversations, and increase awareness about the lifesaving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation.The Symphony of Life Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM Hotel Marcel | New Haven, CT Tickets: $150 + processing fee Reservations close September 25. Be in the room.

Local Event: The Symphony of Life Gala

The Symphony of Life Gala

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East Granby Community Center

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Local Event: 26th Annual Empty Bowls

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