Name: Cocoa & Cards
Start: 2026-12-04T18:00:00-05:00

Want to put a personal touch on your Holiday cards this year?  Join us as we create beautiful, handmade cards while drinking warm cocoa. This workshop of mindful crafting is facilitated by Lisa Rogers, MSW from the Mindful Therapy Studio. No experience necessary.

Local Event: Cocoa & Cards

Middlesex County

Rich Kirby

Hartford Metropolitan Area

The Haddams-Killingworth

Connecticut

Cocoa & Cards

Want to put a personal touch on your Holiday cards this year?  Join us as we create beautiful, handmade cards while drinking...

Visit I-Park on Saturday, October 31st for their final Open Studios of the season. Take the opportunity to meet and interact with the six artists-in-residence working in various creative disciplines. Check out their studios, ask questions and gain insights into their artistic journeys. This particular event will feature a live music performance and a reading!
Event Schedule
2:00 to 3:30 pm – Studio Crawl
Visit artists in their studios, ask questions and discover works across a range of creative disciplines.
4:00 pm – A reading in the Common Area by Molly Reid and a music performance by Amine Dhouibi followed by refreshments.
Arrival Recommendation
Plan to arrive between 1:45 and 2:00 pm to give yourself enough time to meet the artists, explore the studios and experience the grounds at a relaxed pace.
Open Studios is an I-Park community engagement event – inspiring for all ages.
October 2026 Artists:
<a href="https://www.rachelbacon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rachel Bacon</a> – Visual Arts | Belgium
<a href="https://aminedhouibi.vercel.app/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amine Dhouibi</a> – Music Composition |Tunisia
<a href="https://www.kfernkopf.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kelsey Fernkopf</a> – Visual Arts | Washington
<a href="https://jackwg.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jack Gray</a> – Moving Image | Pennsylvania
<a href="https://mollyjeanreid.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Molly Reid</a> – Creative Writing | Oregon
<a href="https://www.daijanawallace.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Daijana Wallace</a> – Music Composition | Kansas


<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-open-studios-tickets-2003263454920?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Advanced reservation recommended, but not required.</a>Attendance is FREE, h<a href="https://www.i-park.org/support-us/make-a-donation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">owever, free-will donations to support I-Park Foundation are much appreciated.</a>
Open Studios is being partially funded by Dominion Foundation, Community Foundation of Middlesex County and Motion Fund at Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Local Event: October Open Studios at I-Park

October Open Studios at I-Park

Visit I-Park on Saturday, October 31st for their final Open Studios of the season. Take the opportunity to meet and interact...

I-Park Foundation, Inc.

I‑Park invites visitors of all ages to reconnect with nature and explore its expansive grounds at our final Open Trails +&nbsp;Music Day of the season. Taking place on November 7 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, the event will feature a range of activities including live music from the HouseBand at School of Rock Madison, a guided hike, and a special visit from our friends at Epoch Arts.
Wander at your own pace through over 40 environmental artworks nestled in I-Park’s meadows, woodlands, and waterways. Most trails are gentle and well‑marked, offering an easygoing experience for both casual walkers and day‑long explorers. Explore at your will, or participate in a variety of planned activities.
• From 9:30am-12:30pm, Epoch Arts will be onsite, hosting an interactive “found-art” station where visitors of all ages can create a unique art piece. Epoch Arts is a nonprofit organization based in East Hampton, CT, with a mission to serve youth and the community through the arts. Their goal is to inspire creativity in youth so they can engage in and build a more empathetic, creative and connected community. Visit their table at Open Trails to join in a craft and learn more about how to get involved in their ongoing programs.
• From 10:00am-12:30pm: A guided hiking party will depart at 10am. This ~2 hour excursion will lead visitors to view artworks along some of I-Park’s lesser-ventured paths- a special opportunity to learn about the artists and their sculptures from a knowledgeable I-Park guide. Please register in advance for this activity.
• From 12:30pm-2:30pm: The Common Area comes alive as the HouseBand delivers a dynamic mix of hits from the 60s through today. Settle in and enjoy an energizing afternoon, with songs performed by the most advanced musicians at School of Rock Madison. 
This is a free, family‑friendly event, open to all who wish to explore, create, and be inspired by art and nature. <a href="https://www.i-park.org/event/november-open-trails-music/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Advance reservations are recommended for a quick easy check-in</a>, though walk‑ins may register at the welcome table upon arrival. A suggested donation of $10 per adult supports the ongoing maintenance of I‑Park’s trails and gardens.
Open Trails + Music is being funded in part through grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and Community Foundation of Middlesex County.

Local Event: November Open Trails + Music at I-Park

November Open Trails + Music at I-Park

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Down the Lane Farm

Join Down the Lane Farm and Brot for a delightful autumn day dedicated to artisinal sourdough bread and local honey. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore these farm-fresh flavors.The event will feature educational activities, honey tasting, farm shop specials, and an assortment of delicious European sourdough bread from BROTworkshop.
Frequently voted one of the best farm shops on the Connecticut shoreline, Down the Lane Farm is owned and operated by Greg and Maureen Alfiero who have been professional beekeepers since 1993. Over the years, they have nurtured many bee colonies and offer a carefully curated assortment of delicious natural honey and honey-related products to the local community.
Recognizing that honey and bread make a perfect pairing of flavors, Killingworth-based Cottage Bakery, BROTworkshop has partnered with the farm to incorporate honey into their artisan sourdough bread recipes, which include rye and wheat varieties.
The November 7th event will showcase:
· A wide assortment of honey, teas, honey spoons, candy, soaps, beeswax candles, 
 and other handcrafted gifts
· Tastings and sales of European Sourdough Rye and Wheat breads, and a preview of Brotworkshop’s Holiday Menu
· Informal Educational sessions on honey bees and the art of making sourdough bread
Down the Lane Farm is located at 18 Reservoir Road in Killingworth. Please note that there are no public restrooms on site.
For more information, contact:
Down the Lane Farm, Maureen Alfiero. Follow @downthelanefarm on Facebook or Instagram.
BROTworkshop, Stefanie Reichert. Follow @brotworkshop on Facebook or Instagram.
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(Photos courtesy of Stefanie Reichert and Maureen Alfiero who own all rights to these images.)

Local Event: Celebration of Bread and Honey

Celebration of Bread and Honey

Join Down the Lane Farm and Brot for a delightful autumn day dedicated to artisinal sourdough bread and local honey. This event...

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Join us at Priam Vineyards, a veteran-owned family vineyard, for a special Nutmeg Lit Fest event. Meet local authors, hear their stories, purchase autographed books, and salute our veterans while sipping a glass of wine.

Local Event: Salute to Veterans

Salute to Veterans

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East Haddam/Moodus CT

With heating fuel prices at extreme levels, more people are uncertain whether the assistance programs they depend on will remain available, while others may need help for the first time this season. Fortunately, the East Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank has assisted families with home heating costs since 1977. First Church of Christ, Congregational proudly sponsors and supports this nonprofit. East Haddam Youth and Family Services provides referrals for one-time emergency fuel assistance. Tax-deductible donations from area churches, community organizations, businesses, and individuals fund the program. Because there are no administrative costs, 100% of cash and check donations go directly to fuel assistance.
On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, volunteers will collect donations at local businesses during this year’s Fill the Emergency Fuel Bank Saturday. You can donate anytime by Venmo, PayPal, or credit card at <a href="https://www.firstchurchehct.org/east-haddam-emergency-fuel-bank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.firstchurchehct.org/east-haddam-emergency-fuel-bank</a>. Mailed donations are also welcome. Make checks payable to East Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank and send them c/o First Church, PO Box 445, East Haddam, CT 06423-0445.
If you need emergency fuel assistance this winter, contact Andrea Webster at East Haddam Youth &amp; Family Services at <a href="mailto:Andrea.Webster@ehyfs.org">Andrea.Webster@ehyfs.org</a> or 860-873-3296.
As you prepare your home for winter this autumn, please help ensure that funds are available when our friends and neighbors need them. Donate today to help fill the East Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank!

Local Event: Help Fill the East Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank

Help Fill the East Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank

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Come to St. James ‘Annual Christmas fair and turkey dinner from 10am to 2pm. The fair will feature Christmas tag sale items, books, jewelry, themed baskets, candy, and baked goods. Our famous traditional turkey dinner includes Turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, peas, cranberry, dessert &amp; beverage will be held from 11:00-1:00pm with take-out available. The cost for the dinner is $20.00 adults, ages 6-12 $10 and children 5 and under free. For more information, contact 860-345-0058.

Local Event: Annual Church Fair and Turkey Dinner

Annual Church Fair and Turkey Dinner

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Join us for an exciting day featuring 20 authors across all genres and take advantage of complimentary book appraisals by Ryan Knaggs. This community event also features door prizes, a food truck by Chris' Dog House, and a bake sale hosted by EHHR Music Boosters.

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