Southbury Library

Join Sustainable Southbury for a FREE screening of The Plastic Detox, an eye-opening new documentary film that explains what microplastics and their chemicals are doing to our health. Chemicals found in plastics have been associated with cancer, nervous system damage, hormone disruption, obesity, and fertility issues. 
This documentary follows the research of Dr. Swan and other experts in the field, covering the impact on human development. The film features six couples with unexplained infertility who embark on a bold plastic detox of their homes; it changes their lives, health, and families forever. 
The film will be followed by a discussion on how to reduce your plastic exposure and take matters into our own hands. 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -------------&gt; Door Prizes To Start Your Own Plastic Detox &lt;-------------
Please pre-register on Southbury Public Library’s website:
<a href="https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/plastic-detox" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/plastic-detox</a>
Sponsored by: Beyond Plastics and Sustainable Southbury

Local Event: The Plastic Detox - Featuring Dr. Swan's Research

New Haven County

Southbury

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The Plastic Detox - Featuring Dr. Swan's Research

Join Sustainable Southbury for a FREE screening of The Plastic Detox, an eye-opening new documentary film that explains what...

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Sustainable Southbury is partnering with local farmers to accept donations of used pumpkins. They make great animal feed. Visit a participating Southbury farm anytime from dawn to dusk, from October 31st through December 6th, to drop off your pumpkins for animal feed at the farm. 
Please note: paint, glitter, decorations, candles, and wax are not suitable for animal feed and are not eligible for drop-off. It is vitally important that the pumpkins contain no metal, as this could be lethal to cattle. No bleached pumpkins, hairspray, Vaseline, vinegar, bleach, or ANY substance used to prevent wildlife from eating your pumpkins. If you cannot eat it, neither can the animal. Do not drop off any other food scraps or organic materials at these participating farms.
The participating Southbury farms are:
●Aradia Farm, 1008 Bullet Hill Rd
●Lone Oak Farm, 227 Bates Rock Rd
●Breezy Knolls Farm, 507 Jeremy Swamp Road
●Manville Farm, 580 E. Flat Hill Road
Look for a designated collection spot, bins, or a wagon as you pull into the farm.
Why should you not throw your pumpkins in the trash?
●1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to landfills and incinerators annually in the U.S.
●By diverting this wet, heavy organic matter, we lower the cost of hauling trash away and reduce the air pollution caused by incinerators that burn our trash.
●Leaving food scraps and pumpkins in landfills creates methane gas, contributing to greenhouse gases.
●Donating your used pumpkins will help support local farmers. 
This program and partnership with local farmers is part of Sustainable Southbury’s Food Waste Reduction Program. We offer education to residents to help them reduce their food waste and, together with the town, have developed a Food Scrap Drop-off program for composting food scraps at the Town's Transfer Station. We partner with the <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Center for EcoTechnology</a> to help local restaurants reduce food waste and recycle what they cannot donate. 
See <a href="https://www.sustainablesouthbury.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sustainablesouthbury.org</a> or contact <a href="mailto:info@sustainablesouthbury.or">info@sustainablesouthbury.org</a> for more information.

Local Event: Donate Your Pumpkins to Farmers!

Donate Your Pumpkins to Farmers!

Sustainable Southbury is partnering with local farmers to accept donations of used pumpkins. They make great animal feed. Visit...

The Lions Club is partnering with Sustainable Southbury for a community bottle and can collection fundraiser on Sunday, November 1st, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. at the rear of the building at 800 Main Street South, Southbury.
The Southbury Community Lions Club has served Southbury for over a decade. The Lions Clubs globally focus on Vision, Hunger, Environment, Disaster Relief, and Childhood Cancer. Most recently, members rallied to provide critical disaster relief following the devastating August 2024 floods, repairing homes and distributing supplies. They also champion youth vision health by implementing the KidSight screening program across all Region 15 elementary schools. The organization collects thousands of donated eyeglasses and helps produce specialized books for visually impaired individuals. They provide dedicated financial and hands-on assistance to families navigating the hardships of childhood cancer. The Southbury Lions Club also directly combats local food insecurity by stocking the Southbury Food Bank and area Little Pantries. Their environmental stewardship has successfully diverted over three tons of plastic bags from local landfills. Through a dynamic partnership with Sustainable Southbury, the club continues to foster long-term community sustainability and improvement.
Please note: EyeRecycle requires aluminum cans to be bagged separately from plastic bottles. Plastic bottles must be pre-sorted by size: under 1 liter, 1 liter, and 2 liters. Glass bottles should be packed in cardboard boxes to help prevent breakage. Participants using EyeRecycle bags with pre-sorted recyclables may use the express lane for quick drop-off and payment. Empty inkjet printer cartridges (not laser cartridges) will also be accepted.
If you do not have an EyeRecycle bag, volunteers will assist in transferring recyclables into approved bags for counting. Bags cost 50 cents each and may be purchased at the event, through EyeRecycle, or at Sustainable Southbury events. Please note there is a five-bag limit for this event.
For additional information about accepted items, sorting requirements, and express lane guidelines, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sustainablesouthbury.org/eye-recycle-event?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.sustainablesouthbury.org/eye-recycle-event?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Southbury EyeRecycle Event Information</a> or email info@sustainablesouthbury.org.
Photo Credit: Kelly Ecsedy
People in photo (left to right):&nbsp;Michelle Geary, Carolyn Laurentus, Carol Wood, Debra Molsick and Laura Marchionna

Local Event: Southbury Lions Club Partners with Sustainable Southbury for a Fundraiser Event

Southbury Lions Club Partners with Sustainable...

The Lions Club is partnering with Sustainable Southbury for a community bottle and can collection fundraiser on Sunday,...

Southbury Lions Club Partners with Sustainable Southbury for a Fundraiser Event

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The 36th &nbsp;Annual Doll Show featuring vendors with Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls, Bears, Toys, Miniatures and Holiday Items. Also featuring a Doll Hospital. Sunday, October 25 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Southbury Fire Station 461 Main St. S., Southbury, CT. &nbsp;Admission: $7 Adults, $1 Children, Children under 12 free. Info: jennylinddollclub@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Local Event: Jenny Lind Doll show

Jenny Lind Doll show

The 36th  Annual Doll Show featuring vendors with Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls, Bears, Toys, Miniatures and Holiday...

Newtown Community Center

The Newtown Lions Club is planning our 4th annual Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research on Sunday October 25 from 10 AM – 2:00 PM at the Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson St. in Newtown, Ct. There will be fun and games as well as the great Model Railroad layouts for the Kids to enjoy as always. 
The event will features several different operating model railroads encompassing over 1700 square feet and don’t miss your opportunity to Win the First Prize, a Starter Model Railroad. For the serious and occasional hobbyist there will also be Model Railroading Clinics to teach the beginner and experienced modeler methods of developing creative model railroads. Several vendors attending will be selling model railroad equipment, and accessories on Do-it-Yourself modeling (DIY) and much more. Makes Great Gift ideas for this time of year! There will be lectures on our area railroads. I’ll bet you didn’t know about Newtown’s historic railroads. Come see and hear all about it! There will be Door Prizes, Food Trucks, Video and slide Presentations on historic railroads throughout the day. Come join us for a great day with a nostalgic look back in time at our Railroads with this exciting Model Railroad exhibition and help the Newtown Lions help our community in the fight against Childhood Cancer.

Local Event: Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit Childhood Cancer

Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit...

The Newtown Lions Club is planning our 4th annual Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research on Sunday October...

Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit Childhood Cancer

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Trumbull Library: Main Branch

Meet Connecticut author Ethan Rutherford for an afternoon of conversation about writing, publishing, and his acclaimed novel, North Sun, a 2025 National Book Award Finalist and one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2025.
Set in 1878, North Sun follows a whaling ship’s crew from New Bedford toward the remote arctic waters. This strange, haunting adventure explores obsession, survival, and the human cost of pursuing a dangerous ambition.
John Mulaney called it “[a] must must must read” and “funny, bizarre, reckless, and very moving.”
Hear how Rutherford brought this unusual story to life, learn about his career as a working writer, and bring your questions for the audience Q&amp;A.
A reception and book signing will follow, with books available for purchase from Black Rock Books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Trumbull Library.
Registration is encouraged.

Local Event: Author Event:  Ethan Rutherford at Trumbull Library

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Author Event:  Ethan Rutherford at Trumbull...

Meet Connecticut author Ethan Rutherford for an afternoon of conversation about writing, publishing, and his acclaimed novel,...

Author Event:  Ethan Rutherford at Trumbull Library

Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting at Plaza South.
The Newtown community is invited to step inside our beautiful new space, meet the GMS team, learn more about our aesthetic and medical wellness services, and celebrate our official arrival in Newtown.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Katie Kajtor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, the Nurse Practitioner leading GMS Newtown and a Sandy Hook native, along with members of the Greenwich Medical Spa team. Enjoy refreshments, explore the new location, learn about treatments and take advantage of special event pricing.
Founded in 2005, Greenwich Medical Spa is an award-winning, privately owned and woman-owned medical spa known for personalized care and beautiful, natural-looking results that are never overdone. Newtown marks GMS's eighth location and its newest community in Connecticut.
We look forward to meeting our Newtown neighbors and celebrating this exciting milestone together!
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting 
 📍 Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT 
 📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
 ⏰10:30 AM - 1 PM 
 🎟 RSVP Here: <a href="https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting</a>

What to Expect: Meet the GMS Newtown team, tour the new location, enjoy refreshments, learn about GMS treatments and services, and celebrate the official ribbon cutting.

Local Event: Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look & Ribbon Cutting

Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &...

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look & Ribbon...

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