Outback Steakhouse

The Wilton Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 5-9 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse at 14 Danbury Rd, Wilton to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. During the event, law enforcement officers volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees to welcome customers, take orders, and serve meals to diners. 
 

All tips received are dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities.

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Wilton PD

Fairfield County

Wilton

Connecticut

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Wilton PD

The Wilton Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event Wednesday, Aug. 19  from 5-9 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse at 14 Danbury...

Marker 37

Connecticut State Police Troop F and Major Crime will host a Tip-A-Cop event Friday, Sept. 4 from 4-8 p.m. at Marker 37 at 72 Railroad Ave, Ste 3, Chester, to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. During the event, law enforcement officers volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees to welcome customers, take orders, and serve meals to diners. 
 

All tips received are dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities.

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop- hosted by CSP Troop F and Major Crime

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Tip-A-Cop- hosted by CSP Troop F and Major Crime

Connecticut State Police Troop F and Major Crime will host a Tip-A-Cop event Friday, Sept. 4 from 4-8 p.m. at Marker 37 at 72...

Cuckoo's Nest

The Old Saybrook Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event Wednesday, September 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Cuckoo’s Nest at 1712 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. During the event, law enforcement officers volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees to welcome customers, take orders, and serve meals to diners.
All tips received are dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call (203) 230-1201.

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Old Saybrook PD

Old Saybrook

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Old Saybrook PD

The Old Saybrook Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event Wednesday, September 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Cuckoo’s Nest at 1712...

Lenny's Indian Head Inn

Officers with the Branford Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Lenny’s Indian Head Inn located at 205 S. Montowese Street in Branford on Monday, September 28, between 12 PM to 9 PM.
During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome customers, take orders and serve meals to diners. All tips the officers receive will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email <a href="mailto:specialolympicsct@soct.org">specialolympicsct@soct.org</a> or call (203) 230-1201.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is a year-round program and one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. Officers organize and host fundraisers that include but are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events, all to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.
A highlight of the program is the annual three-day Torch Run which takes place every June. During the Torch Run, officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state run and carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" more than 500 miles through their towns and cities to the site of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. 
Platinum Sponsors of the program are the Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund, the Connecticut Elks Association and Whelen Engineering.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 200 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: The Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Knights of Columbus, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribe, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt &amp; Whitney, an RTX Business, and Webster Bank. Year-Round Suppliers: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, N&amp;D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, and WORX

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut

New Haven County

Branford

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department...

Officers with the Branford Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Lenny’s...

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecitcut

Madison

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecitcut

The Hartford Club

Join us for the LETR Cigar Night at The Hartford Club on Friday, October 9th at 6 PM. A $150 ticket includes a cigar, buffet dinner and parking. There are other ticket options available. Please visit the website to purchase tickets and for more information - link here: <a href="https://give.soct.org/cigarnight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://give.soct.org/cigarnight</a>. 
All funds received will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email <a href="mailto:specialolympicsct@soct.org">specialolympicsct@soct.org</a> or call (203) 230-1201.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is a year-round program and one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. Officers organize and host fundraisers that include but are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events, all to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.
A highlight of the program is the annual three-day Torch Run which takes place every June. During the Torch Run, officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state run and carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" more than 500 miles through their towns and cities to the site of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. 
Platinum Sponsors of the program are the Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund, the Connecticut Elks Association and Whelen Engineering.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 200 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: The Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Knights of Columbus, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribe, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt &amp; Whitney, an RTX Business, and Webster Bank. Year-Round Suppliers: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, N&amp;D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, and WORX

Local Event: Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford Club to benefit Special Olympics CT

Hartford County

Greater Hartford

Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford...

Join us for the LETR Cigar Night at The Hartford Club on Friday, October 9th at 6 PM. A $150 ticket includes a cigar, buffet...

Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford Club to benefit Special Olympics CT

Falcon's Field

The New Britain Police Department will host its inaugural Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Falcon's Field, 731 Farmington Ave. in New Britain, to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. Community members are invited to participate in a day of friendly competition while raising funds to support year-round sports training, athletic competitions, health and leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Team registration is $150 per team. Teams consist of up to five players, with a minimum of three players required to participate, and all participants must be 21 or older. Each team is guaranteed four games, with top teams advancing to a single-elimination playoff. The event will also feature raffle prizes for participants and spectators.
To register a team or learn more, visit give.soct.org/event/2026-new-britain-pd-charity-wiffle-ball-tournament/e815546, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call (203) 230-1201.

Local Event: Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament

New Britain

Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament

The New Britain Police Department will host its inaugural Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Falcon's...

Special Olympics Connecticut

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hamden

North Haven

Bethwood

Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Wallingford

East Haven

North Branford

Cheshire

West Haven

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Orange

Cockroach Cabaret

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE SANTA SWITCH – FIRST&nbsp;TIME&nbsp;EVER&nbsp;IN&nbsp;CT
Broadway On Main Theatre Company and Cabaret on Main Theater are holding open auditions for The Santa Switch, a heartwarming new holiday jukebox musical making its first appearance in Connecticut this November.
Youth performers ages 9–17 and adults 18+ are invited to audition. All experience levels are welcome.
Santa has already been cast — now we need the rest of Christmas!
<h3>ABOUT THE SHOW</h3>
The Santa Switch combines an original holiday story with familiar hit songs audiences know and love, including:
<ul><li>Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree</li><li>A Holly Jolly Christmas</li><li>What a Wonderful World</li><li>Fight Song</li><li>Breakaway</li><li>Best Day of My Life</li><li>And many more</li></ul>
The production features principal roles for both youth and adult performers, along with a large youth and adult ensemble with numerous featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION DATES</h3>
Monday, August 17, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Cabaret on Main Theater 597 Main Street East Haven, CT 06512
<h3>WHO CAN AUDITION?</h3>
Youth Performers: Ages 9–17 Adult Performers: Ages 18+
All experience levels are welcome.
<h3>PRINCIPAL ROLES</h3>
LUCY An energetic, optimistic aspiring artist. Vocal Range: G3–D5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through D5.
JACK A charismatic New York advertising executive. Vocal Range: B♭2–B♭4.
MRS. CLAUS Warm, intelligent and ready to take charge. Vocal Range: A♭3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
RHUBARB Santa's hilarious and energetic Head Elf. Vocal Range: B3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
TOPHER Kind-hearted, sincere and full of Christmas spirit. Vocal Range: D3–E4.
Plus a large youth and adult ensemble with many featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Please prepare one holiday song that best showcases your voice.
Bring your own backing track. No accompanist will be provided.
Performers may also be asked to read from the script and participate in a brief movement combination.
<h3>PERFORMANCE DATES</h3>
November 6–22, 2026
Performances will take place at Cabaret on Main Theater in East Haven.
This is an opportunity to be part of the cast introducing The Santa Switch to Connecticut community theater audiences for the first time and help us create what we hope will become a new holiday tradition.
Audition registration is required.
Register at: <a href="https://www.broadwayonmain.org/auditions.html#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.broadwayonmain.org/auditions.html#/</a>

Local Event: Open Auditions: The Santa Switch –  Youth & Adults

Open Auditions: The Santa Switch –  Youth & Adults

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE SANTA SWITCH – FIRST TIME EVER IN CT
Broadway On Main Theatre Company and Cabaret on Main Theater are...

St. George Church

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen &amp; Tonic, and Sister Funk Band. Enjoy delicious Italian favorites like fried dough and meatball subs, participate in a spaghetti eating contest or grape stomping competition, and explore the kids zone and bocce area. Admission is $5.00, with children 15 and under attending for free.

Local Event: Italian Festival 2026

Guilford

Italian Festival 2026

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen & Tonic, and...

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Tip-A-Cop hosted by Wilton PD

AUG

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5:00 PM

Outback Steakhouse, 14 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT

Tip-A-Cop- hosted by CSP Troop F and Major Crime

SEP

4

4:00 PM

Marker 37, 72 Railroad Ave, Chester, CT

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Old Saybrook PD

SEP

16

5:00 PM

Cuckoo's Nest, 1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut

SEP

28

12:00 PM

Lenny's Indian Head Inn, 205 S Montowese St, Branford, CT

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Branford Police Department to benefit Special Olympics Connecitcut

SEP

28

12:00 PM

Lenny's Indian Head Inn, 205 S Montowese St, Branford, CT

Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford Club to benefit Special Olympics CT

OCT

9

6:00 PM

The Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St, Hartford, CT

Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament

OCT

10

7:30 AM

Falcon's Field, 731 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT

Open Auditions: The Santa Switch – Youth & Adults

Italian Festival 2026