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Second Company Governor's Horse Guard Grounds

Saddle up and join the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard for a beautiful spring ride through scenic trails. This rain or shine equestrian event invites you to bring your horses and enjoy a morning of riding starting from their historic grounds.
Pre-registration is open now and ends on May 1. Suggested pre-event donation is $45.00, with same-day registration of $55.00. Register on Eventbrite at <a href="https://2GHGSpringTrailRide2026.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://2GHGSpringTrailRide2026.eventbrite.com</a>All riders must wear helmets and riders under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Proof of current Coggins certificate must be presented at the gate upon arrival. No jumps or water crossings. Riders must practice trail riding safety.
This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard. Questions can be addressed to SGT Melanie Bonjour, Chair, at <a href="mailto:2GHGEvents@gmail.com">2GHGEvents@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Second Company Governor's Horse Guard's 2026 Spring Trail Ride

Second Company Governor's Horse Guard's 2026...

Saddle up and join the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard for a beautiful spring ride through scenic trails. This rain or...

Second Company Governor's Horse Guard's 2026 Spring Trail Ride

The United Church of Christ Southbury

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook Pro •	Samsung 85” TV •	Playstation 5 PRO •	Apple 11” iPad •	And more!
Tickets are only $10…for prizes worth substantially more!
Drawing to be held May 3rd. Winners need not be present to claim prize. All proceeds benefit Youth Mission work and programming through UCC Southbury.
Our mission organization, Halos and Hammers, has been doing work around the nation for decades and hopes to continue for many more! This year, the group heads to Koinonia Family Camp. A Non-Profit Organization in Highland Lake, NY, where they will build entire cabins for future campers to enjoy.
For more information and/or to buy tickets, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.uccsouthbury.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uccsouthbury.org/</a> or contact the church office for details.

Local Event: UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit...

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook...

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

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On May 6-7th, help us show off the generosity of the Greater New Haven Community and donate to APK through The Great Give! Every gift will help us further our work to provide emergency basic needs assistance to Veterans and military families across Southern Connecticut. Learn more and get ready to give at <a target="_blank" href="https://thegreatgive.org/organizations/APK-Charities" rel="nofollow noopener">TheGreatGive.org/organizations/APK-Charities</a>

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On May 6-7th, help us show off the generosity of the Greater New Haven Community and donate to APK through The Great Give!...

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75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENER
6-7 PM Hors d'oeuvres - Reception (Catered by The Pantry, Washington Depot) | 7-8:30 Concert


Spirituals, hymns, hollers and work songs were sung either to express a yearning for a better life or gratitude for already having one. Guitarist Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, is fascinated by this historical music’s universal applicability and power. While he uses this repertoire to entertain, he also hopes to make a case for embracing the inescapable togetherness of races and cultures by performing this music in concert with his new group, The Unlawful Assembly.

Local Event: Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly

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