Common Ground

Join us for a full day of hands-on workshops open to all, covering everything from urban farming and food justice to mushrooms and herbal medicine. This engaging event features sessions on garden education, cooking, and much more for community members interested in sustainable living.

Local Event: Common Ground's Farm + Garden Conference

New Haven County

New Haven

Connecticut

Common Ground's Farm + Garden Conference

Join us for a full day of hands-on workshops open to all, covering everything from urban farming and food justice to mushrooms...

Briona Jenkins

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Vincent Salzo

West Haven

East Haven

Rich Kirby

Orange

Hamden

North Haven

Branford

Bethwood

Fairfield County

RJ Scofield

Shelton-Derby

North Branford

Chris Rhatigan 

Milford

Nine-month-old River, a Bethany resident, has made it into the top 1% of babies nationwide in the 2026 Baby of the Year competition!
With the support of family, friends, neighbors, and even community members she’s never met, River has advanced to the Quarterfinals!
Her family has affectionately dubbed her “The People’s Baby,” and her little campaign, RIVER ’26, has become a fun way to bring people together.
River is currently in 7th place in her Quarterfinal group, and only the first-place baby will advance to the Semifinals.
Voting closes Thursday, October 22, at 10 PM Eastern.
Bethany and Woodbridge neighbors can help by casting a FREE vote every 24 hours. No purchase is necessary!
🗳️ Vote for River: <a href="https://babyoftheyear.org/2026/river-236c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://babyoftheyear.org/2026/river-236c</a>
Whether you vote, share her story, or simply send some encouragement, River’s family is grateful for the hometown love!
RIVER ’26- &nbsp;THE PEOPLE’S BABY! 💗👑

Local Event: Bethany Baby Reaches National Top 1% in Baby of the Year Competition! 👑

Bethany Baby Reaches National Top 1% in Baby of...

Nine-month-old River, a Bethany resident, has made it into the top 1% of babies nationwide in the 2026 Baby of the Year...

Bethany Baby Reaches National Top 1% in Baby of the Year Competition! 👑

Webinar - Aetna 2027 plans from your couch, live online.

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your questions, covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
Wed, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM 
Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u
No matter what plan you have now, it makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.Other Aetna Workshops:Mon, Oct 19 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 

Thurs, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM, Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford 
Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing...

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your...

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

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>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
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>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

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!...

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Common Ground's Farm + Garden Conference

NOV

7

9:00 AM

Common Ground, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT

Bethany Baby Reaches National Top 1% in Baby of the Year Competition! 👑

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival