St Stephen's Episcopal Church

Welcome Back Sunday is 9/13! Join us for a backpack blessing, Sunday School and a potluck picnic as we resume our fall schedule and bring in the new scholastic year.

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Welcome Back Sunday!

Welcome Back Sunday is 9/13! Join us for a backpack blessing, Sunday School and a potluck picnic as we resume our fall schedule...

First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam

Homecoming Sunday at First Church of Christ, Congregational is Sunday, September 13, with worship at 10 a.m. This joyful, hope-filled service marks the start of our program year and kicks off the 2026–2027 God’s Garden Sunday School year. Visit our website(firstchurchehct.org) to learn more or contact our Christian Education team and find us on Facebook for updates. After worship and God’s Garden activities, the celebration will continue with a picnic lunch. Please bring a dish to share if you’re able: last names A–M may bring a side dish, and last names N–Z may bring a dessert.We can’t wait to see you as we begin the 2026–2027 church program year!

Local Event: Homecoming Sunday

Homecoming Sunday

Homecoming Sunday at First Church of Christ, Congregational is Sunday, September 13, with worship at 10 a.m. This joyful,...

Deep River Library

Discover your next adventure and meet 12 local Connecticut authors during Deep River Family Day. This exciting literary event is open to all, offering a unique opportunity to explore new books and pick up signed copies of your next favorite read.

Local Event: Nutmeg Lit Fest -  Meet Connecticut Authors at Deep River Library

Nutmeg Lit Fest -  Meet Connecticut Authors at...

Discover your next adventure and meet 12 local Connecticut authors during Deep River Family Day. This exciting literary event...

Nutmeg Lit Fest -  Meet Connecticut Authors at Deep River Library

Join I-Park for an unforgettable evening celebrating their 25th season of nurturing art, nature and community. This event is sure to be a dazzling night of artistry, glowing installations and silver-costumed revelry. Arrive in your finest silver‑inspired attire, meet eight Connecticut artists in their studios and be among the first to witness new site responsive works illuminated on the trails. Delight in delicious Mediterranean cuisine from Thena Pita Bar among good company, paired with wine from Sunset Hill Vineyard and an I-Park signature cocktail. Partake in a silent auction with unique experiential packages, and close the night with a promenade to the pond along illuminated trails for dessert and a celebratory bonfire. Illuminations is I-Park’s primary fundraising event of the season. Proceeds support their fully funded artist residency programs and help to make their community engagement events possible. Tickets are live, individual cost is $75.

Local Event: I-Park Illuminations: An Evening of Silver

I-Park Illuminations: An Evening of Silver

Join I-Park for an unforgettable evening celebrating their 25th season of nurturing art, nature and community. This event is...

The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC

<h3>Bonding Beyond Boundaries: A Community Connection Workshop in Killingworth</h3>
The Women &amp; Family Life Center is bringing Bonding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age to Killingworth in partnership with The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC.
Designed for adults ages 60ish to 75ish, this welcoming workshop creates an opportunity to meet others, build meaningful connections, reflect on friendship and community, and explore new possibilities through group conversation and creative activities.
Facilitated by Emma Dufresne, MSW, Bonding Beyond Boundaries is part of the Women &amp; Family Life Center’s effort to create accessible opportunities for connection and support throughout the communities we serve.
The workshop will be held on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. at The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC, 273 Route 81 in Killingworth.
Refreshments will be provided.Please email us at programs@womenandfamilylife.org or call us at 203.458.6699 to RSVP

Local Event: Bonding Beyond Boundaries: A Community Connection Workshop For Older Adults Comes to Killingworth

Bonding Beyond Boundaries: A Community...

Bonding Beyond Boundaries: A Community Connection Workshop in Killingworth
The Women & Family Life Center is bringing Bonding...

Bonding Beyond Boundaries: A Community Connection Workshop For Older Adults Comes to Killingworth

Machimoodus State Park

The Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks are thrilled to sponsor the debut of Superhero Training Corps’ Power Up at the Park program on Saturday September 26th (rain date Saturday, October 3) at Machimoodus State Park in East Haddam, CT.


This is a free, family friendly outdoor adventure day designed to bring families, children, volunteers, and the local community together for a hands-on day of environmental awareness and outdoor learning. The event will include a park cleanup, nature photo-based scavenger hunt, obstacle course, target accuracy game, and partner-led learning activities focused on sustainability, stewardship and service to the world around us. Participants will be asked to register on-site.





Superhero Training Corps is built around one simple belief: there is a superhero within all of us and superheroes take care of the things around them.

The Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks, founded in 2016, is celebrating their 10th year of protecting, preserving and helping to care of these local natural treasures.

Power Up at the Park gives children and families a chance to put these ideals into action by caring for a shared public space while learning, playing, and working together.

Through super hero themed activities, participants will learn about litter reduction, habitat protection, trail maintenance, waste sorting, watersheds, wildlife, and community service.

Why This Matters:
Kids Learn to Protect What They Love
Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks are beautiful public spaces where families can hike, explore, learn, play and connect with nature.

But public spaces need public care.
This event is more than just a one-day experience. It is a way to help children and families connect outdoor recreation with lasting environmental responsibility and conservation and reinforces the importance of civic engagement.


Power Up at the Park is designed to make ecological stewardship feel accessible, exciting and meaningful for children and families. Instead of simply telling kids to care about the environment, we are giving them a mission: clean up the park, observe nature, complete the scavenger hunt, learn from local partners, and make a stewardship pledge.



Children will not just attend an event as spectators.
They will be active participants with an important mission.
As Park Protectors, they will become Superheroes!
WHAT: Power Up At the Park
WHEN: Saturday September 26 2026 (rain date October 3) 9 am - 3 pm
WHERE: Machimoodus State Park, 128 Leesville Rd, East Haddam
WHO: Superhero Training Corps and Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks
WHY: Healthy parks make people happy and helpful people make parks healthy.
For more information contact:
tyler@superherotrainingcorps.com or machsunfriends@gmail.com
superherotrainingcorps.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; machsun.org

Local Event: PowerUp at the Park

PowerUp at the Park

The Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks are thrilled to sponsor the debut of Superhero Training Corps’ Power Up at...

East Rock Park (College-Woods)

Join us for a community festival featuring at least 60 local authors, up to 60 craft vendors, and 4 food trucks. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item to donate and can pop tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House. This event also features a free giveaway of a family library of 20 children's books.

Local Event: Read For A Reason Fair

Read For A Reason Fair

Join us for a community festival featuring at least 60 local authors, up to 60 craft vendors, and 4 food trucks. Attendees are...

In celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will gather outdoors for a Blessing of the Animals Service on October 4 @ 10 a.m. This year we are thrilled to partner with <a href="https://www.presentsforpaws.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Presents for Paws</a>, a non-profit organization that supports animal shelters. Bring your pet for a blessing and, if you'd like, bring a donation for shelters!

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

In celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will gather outdoors for a Blessing of the Animals Service on October...

First Church of Christ, Congregational, 499 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423

The tradition continues this Columbus Day weekend with the 30th Anniversary Quilt and Needle Arts Show at First Church of Christ in East Haddam. Set inside the church’s historic 1794 Meetinghouse, the show will feature distinctive textile works of art, including one-of-a-kind quilts and needle art pieces. Visitors can browse the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors, shop the First Church boutique, and enjoy homemade soups and pies in the café.
Featured Saturday Presentation -Join us Saturday at 11:00 a.m. for a special presentation by Susi Ryan, Fiber Artist, Author, Speaker, Historical Interpreter, and Sustainable Food Grower. Her talk, The Healing Qualities of Quilt Making, explores the medical, physical, and spiritual benefits of quilt making, along with the history of textiles and natural dyes, including indigo.
Raffle Prizes -Be sure to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of four prizes: First prize: the 30th anniversary queen-size quilt, “Garden Block Party”, $500 Shagbark gift card, $150 Shell gift card, $75 Stitch Chicks gift card. The raffle drawing will take place at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.
Enter Your Quilt or Needle Art- To enter your quilt or needle art in the show, visit our website for an application: <a href="https://www.firstchurchehct.org/30th-annual-quilt-show" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">30th Annual Quilt Show — FirstChurchEHCT.org</a>. You may also email contact@firstchurcheh.org for additional information.
Show Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday 10/10/2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10am to 5pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday 10/11/2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Noon to 4pm
Admission: $10, Seniors 65 &amp; over $8
Plenty of free parking.&nbsp; Handicap accessible

Local Event: 30th Anniversary Quilt & Needle Arts Show

30th Anniversary Quilt & Needle Arts Show

The tradition continues this Columbus Day weekend with the 30th Anniversary Quilt and Needle Arts Show at First Church of...

Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School

<img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/23509408/20260715/043212/os-ndem-sm___15163202379.jpg" alt="thumbnail">Join us for the 8th annual National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event at Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, on Sunday, 10 October 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. At this event, experienced electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners will show their cars and share how they drive and charge their vehicles. Auto dealers will showcase some of the latest EV and PHEV models.&nbsp; Available to all attendees will be handouts about many of the newest EV models and charging options as well as up-to-date information about rebates from the State of Connecticut&nbsp;and from Eversource Energy. <a href="https://driveelectricmonth.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">National Drive Electric Month</a> (11 September to 12 October, 2026) events occur nationwide to raise awareness of the benefits of driving all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. Visit the 2026 Old Saybrook NDEM web page for more details:<a href="https://driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=5321" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=4833</a>

Local Event: Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook

Old Saybrook

Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old...

Join us for the 8th annual National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event at Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Road,...

Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook

East Haddam Historical Society

Early Bird Fee Ends Tonight!&nbsp;Hale n' Hearty Party&nbsp;Fall Fundraiser Gala &amp; Celebration,&nbsp;October 10, 2026 - 6:00 - 9:30 PM.&nbsp;Early Bird ticket price of $50 ends at midnight tonight!&nbsp;Tickets are $55 starting tomorrow.






You won't want to miss this great event! Enjoy hand-crafted pizzas hot from the oven of Frank Andrews' Mobile Kitchen and delicious appetizers from Cafe' Laurel. You can bid on beautiful silent auction baskets and dance to the swinging sounds of the <a href="https://www.cherrypieband.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cherry Pie Band</a>. Purchase tickets at www.easthaddamhistory.org.&nbsp;

Local Event: Hale n' Hearty Party Fundraiser & Celebration

Hale n' Hearty Party Fundraiser & Celebration

Early Bird Fee Ends Tonight! Hale n' Hearty Party Fall Fundraiser Gala & Celebration, October 10, 2026 - 6:00 - 9:30 PM. Early...

The tradition continues this Columbus Day weekend with the 30th Anniversary Quilt and Needle Arts Show at First Church of Christ in East Haddam. Set inside the church’s historic 1794 Meetinghouse, the show will feature distinctive textile works of art, including one-of-a-kind quilts and needle art pieces. Visitors can browse the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors, shop the First Church boutique, and enjoy homemade soups and pies in the café.
Raffle Prizes -Be sure to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of four prizes: First prize: the 30th anniversary queen-size quilt, “Garden Block Party”, $500 Shagbark gift card, $150 Shell gift card, $75 Stitch Chicks gift card. The raffle drawing will take place at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.
Enter Your Quilt or Needle Art- To enter your quilt or needle art in the show, visit our website for an application: <a href="https://www.firstchurchehct.org/30th-annual-quilt-show" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">30th Annual Quilt Show — FirstChurchEHCT.org</a>. You may also email contact@firstchurcheh.org for additional information.
Show Hours:&nbsp; Saturday 10/10/2026&nbsp; 10am to 5pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday 10/11/2026&nbsp; Noon to 4pm
Admission: $10, Seniors 65 &amp; over $8
Plenty of free parking.&nbsp; Handicap accessible

Consumer Reports Auto Test Center

For the first time in our 90-year history, Consumer Reports is opening up its Auto Test Center on Saturday, October 17 for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event. Participants will be able to run or walk on the iconic track where CR tests cars for safety and reliability–a beautiful, state-of-the-art, 327-acre testing center in Colchester, CT. After the race, participants and spectators are invited to stay for a demonstration and speak with the experts who conduct testing on site each day. Proceeds from the race will fund Consumer Reports’ non-profit mission–working for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
Participation fee includes a t-shirt. Attendance is limited, so please sign up today at <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Colchester/ConsumerReports5k" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CR.org/5K!</a> This event is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions closely and communicate any necessary updates or changes to registered participants. 
9:00 doors open/registration 10:30 race begins

Local Event: Consumer Reports 5K

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Consumer Reports 5K

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Joe's Junk Removal and More

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