Gary Tobin

New Haven County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Milford

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Vincent Salzo

Stratford

Rich Kirby

Orange

West Haven

RJ Scofield

Shelton-Derby

Alfred Branch

Bridgeport

Trumbull

Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Hayleigh Evans

Monroe

Fairfield

East Haven

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Forman School's Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>
Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9–12 and postgraduates who learn differently. Through a highly personalized approach, Forman helps students understand how they learn, build self-advocacy skills, and develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive.

Local Event: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Litchfield County

Litchfield

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Crystal Theatre

A pop-rock musical about a toxic marriage, career, family dynamics and identity crisis all colliding during a global shutdown. Connecticut based, original story featuring all original music guaranteed to have you dancing out of your seats!!!
Three Nights Only!! October 2nd &amp; 3rd 7 PM and October 4th at 5 PM
Mature Audiences 18+

Local Event: Freckle, The Musical

Freckle, The Musical

A pop-rock musical about a toxic marriage, career, family dynamics and identity crisis all colliding during a global shutdown....

Walnut Beach

Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run and a 1 mile walk (on the boardwalk) to support water projects in rural East Africa. It's a beautiful time of year to get out and enjoy the crisp air. And you'll be helping an amazing cause!This family-friendly event features awards, a DJ, snacks, raffle of local restaurants gift certificates and a free kids fun run, providing a great way to save lives through community support.

Local Event: Running For Water For Africa 5K

Running For Water For Africa 5K

Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run and a 1 mile walk (on the boardwalk) to support water projects in rural East Africa.  It's a...

Virtual

Families lose the college admissions game without ever realizing it.&nbsp; 
Not because they weren't smart. Not because their kid wasn't capable. Just because nobody ever sat them down and said, "Here's where to actually start."
Let's change that.&nbsp;
On Saturday, October 3, I'm hosting College Day: Designing Your Family's Admissions Roadmap — a full day for families across CT.
The event schedule and speakers is on the graphic. Please register to receive the event invite.&nbsp;
See you there!
Priyanka S.
Founder, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/836984466464967/user/100063665006530/?__cft__[0]=AZhvwzMFy4J4BBB5JMYnz5jJUN2ZWbaehpcmcP3Al3WLLjExnbA-4aIl2oLiIcvetyuSaRbBSfHopcgr5ITDiOoR5XgFw7cYBlaVc9wIlCsu9nuRiFkdVaO3fr6wyBvD2iOliRSq02H0a1IG&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Let's Talk College</a>

Local Event: College Day- A Free Local Event

Weston-Redding-Easton

College Day- A Free Local Event

Families lose the college admissions game without ever realizing it.  
Not because they weren't smart. Not because their kid...

Milford Arts Council, the MAC

Welcome to Jazz’n Downtown!
Welcome to the inaugural Jazz’n Downtown, presented by The Milford Arts Council and lead Presenting Sponsor, <a href="https://coastalbridgeadvisors.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Coastal</a> <a href="https://coastalbridgeadvisors.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bridge Advisors.</a> We are so excited to bring you a totally new, unique, and immersive experience in arts and culture right at the heart of our small city. 
Join together to enjoy our beautiful and charming New England downtown; the only one on the CT shoreline to greet you by boat, train, car, bike and foot––to stroll historic neighborhoods, waterfalls and ponds, boutique shops, regional artists and crafts-makers all the while embraced by live jazz music!
Jazz’n Downtown is an immersive live music and artisan
experience, bringing people together for the purpose of
connection; meant to be explored and enjoyed, your way.
Come by water, rail, road, bike, or foot to enjoy strolling our boutiques, cultured artisans, and scenic beauty while enveloped in jazz music. Milford is accessible to all, from everywhere!
Enjoy award-winning jazz performers at one of three outdoor venues along charming water views before delighting in lunch or dinner at one of our fabulous restaurants where solo/duo jazz performers keep the magic continuous.
Choose to be thrilled by the evening tribute concert at Parsons Veterans’ Memorial Hall celebrating the legendary music of jazz icons Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong... (Separate Ticket purchase)
...Or purchase a VIP package and experience it all with reserved seating areas, early reservations window for brunch/lunch and dinner, parking, and reserved seats for the evening concert. You will be a sponsoring patron, helping make this event possible!
For more information contact the Milford Arts Council at <a href="tel:203-878-6647">203-878-6647</a> or visit: http://milfordarts.org
Information: http://jazzndowntown.org
Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazzn-downtown-the-ultimate-jazz-arts-experience-tickets-1990665148045?aff=eventwebsite" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazzn-downtown-the-ultimate-jazz-arts-experience-tickets-1990665148045?aff=eventwebsite</a>
About The Milford Arts Council: 
The Milford Arts Council (MAC) is the creative heart of Milford, Connecticut – a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, enriching, and connecting our community through the arts. Established in 1972, the MAC has grown into one of the region’s most dynamic cultural anchors, offering more than 200 events each year that bring people together through music, theater, visual arts, dance, film, and creative expression.
Located in the historic and beautifully restored east-bound Milford train station, the MAC’s main venue blends history and creativity, offering an intimate and welcoming space where the arts thrive. The Council also operates the Firehouse Gallery at Walnut Beach, showcasing the works of local and regional artists in a setting that captures Milford’s coastal charm.

Local Event: Jazz’n Downtown

Jazz’n Downtown

Welcome to Jazz’n Downtown!
Welcome to the inaugural Jazz’n Downtown, presented by The Milford Arts Council and lead Presenting...

High Plains Auditorium • 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT, 06477

STRANGE MAGIC is a 9-piece ELO tribute band based out of NY. The band is comprised of some of the best musicians who have come together to reproduce the iconic ELO sound. The band has paid attention to every detail of the music of ELO by incorporating actual string instruments to the band as well as two keyboard players and a multitude of musicians who sing the complex ELO harmonies. Strange Magic celebrates and recreates the unforgettable music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) in an exciting live concert experience that captures the sound, energy, and spectacle of one of rock’s most iconic bands.
Audiences are treated to all the classic hits they know and love, including “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Showdown,” “Xanadu,” “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” and many more. The band concentrates on all the hit songs from ELO. Strange Magic NY is a must see!
Date: October 3rd • Doors: 6:30pm • Show: 7:30
​ Tickets: <a href="https://www.MilfordPerformanceCenter.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.MilfordPerformanceCenter.org</a>

Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZHegpH8Rg&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZHegpH8Rg&amp;t=1s</a>

Local Event: Iconic Music Of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)

Iconic Music Of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)

STRANGE MAGIC is a 9-piece ELO tribute band based out of NY. The band is comprised of some of the best musicians who have come...

Seaside Park

Strides for Strength walk &amp; 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Health with locations in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Trumbull. Walk is FREE, run is professionally timed and has a fee. Walk or run in solidarity honoring those impacted by breast cancer and remembering loved ones, and demonstrating the strength of our community.

Local Event: Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength walk & 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer...

The 35th
Annual Folks on Spokes &amp; Step Forward Ride + Walk event is planned for Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 2 pm at Fowler Field in downtown Milford. 
As one of Connecticut’s longest running charitable events, cyclists and walkers come together to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in support of Bridges Healthcare’s services. Participants of all ages can enjoy the scenic Milford coastline by riding 5, 10, 20, or 40 mile routes or walking a 5K. This family-friendly event includes activities for kids, music, lunch, event t-shirts, and a special remembrance ceremony to honor lives lost to suicide and overdose.
Early registration discounts are available through August 31, 2026. From September 1-October 1, 2026 advanced registration fees are $50 per cyclist, $35 per walker, $15 for kids under 18. Children 6 and under are free. 
Event sponsorships are available. For more information or to register, visit <a href="https://bit.ly/BridgesRideWalk2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/BridgesRideWalk2026</a>.

Local Event: 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health

35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride...

The 35th
Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk event is planned for Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 2 pm...

35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health

Join us for Shelton Day 2026 on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton!
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day with something for everyone! Kids can enjoy pony rides, train rides, and a 3-Hour Large Group Bubble Show from 12:00–3:00 PM, along with many more fun activities throughout the day.
Come hungry and enjoy delicious food from a wide variety of food trucks, then stroll through the park and visit our many local vendors. After shopping, stop by the Drink Tent, grab a refreshing beverage, sit back and enjoy some great live music!
Live Entertainment: Lee-Ann Lovelace Band – 12:30 PM&nbsp; &nbsp;&amp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eight to the Bar – 3:00 PM
Don't miss the Derby-Shelton Rotary Restaurant Raffle, supporting restaurants throughout Derby and Shelton! Ten prizes will be awarded, totaling $2,000 in restaurant gift cards. Raffle tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in advance at SheltonDay.org or at Shelton Day. The raffle drawing will be held at 3:30 PM during the event.
Come spend the day with us and enjoy family activities, great food, local vendors, live music, drinks and community fun!
SHELTON DAY 2026 Sunday, October 4, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT
For more information and to purchase Restaurant Raffle tickets, visit SheltonDay.org.

Local Event: Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment!

Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food &...

Join us for Shelton Day 2026 on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton!
Bring the...

Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment!

Courtyard by Marriott Shelton

Support women-owned businesses!!!
The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention, presented by the Women in Networking Council is a fun, engaging morning, great for meeting new people and networking with other businesses! This event supports the Coundil's Women's Entrepreneurial Grant, awarded each year to a women-owned business in the Greater Valley area. Women and Men welcome!&nbsp;
This year’s conversation is all about embracing transitions and creating new opportunities at any age or stage — whether that means growing a business, changing careers, stepping into a new chapter, or simply figuring out what’s next.
We’ll hear from an incredible panel of women with very different stories and journeys, while enjoying breakfast and an opportunity to connect with other women in our community.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00–10:00 AM
Courtyard by Marriott
780 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
Networking and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM, followed by the panel at 8:45 AM. Pre-Register $60, Day of Event: $70
Register here: <a href="https://greatervalleychamberofcommercect.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-calendar/Details/win-council-powherful-conversations-the-power-of-reinvention-1741590?sourceTypeId=Hub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://greatervalleychamberofcommercect.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-calendar/Details/win-council-powherful-conversations-the-power-of-reinvention-1741590?sourceTypeId=Hub</a>
Feel free to bring a friend or share this with another woman who would enjoy the conversation.
Hope to see you there! 💜

Local Event: The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention

The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The...

Support women-owned businesses!!!
The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention, presented by the Women in...

The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention

Two Roads Brewery

Get your tickets now for our annual Share Your Light event, Friday, October 23rd, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Two Roads Brewery in Stratford, CT. We are honored to welcome Sergeant Kevin Briggs as our special guest speaker! 
Known as the “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge,” Sgt. Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer, crisis negotiator, TEDx speaker, and author who helped save more than 200 individuals from suicide through compassion, connection, and active listening. He now shares his inspiring message of hope, resilience, and the power of human connection with audiences around the world.
Share Your Light is My Friend Abby’s largest fundraising event of the year, supporting our work in youth and young adult suicide prevention. Your generosity helps us foster peer-to-peer connections through our Peer Project Grants and Community Projects, strengthening mental and emotional health and bringing hope, support, and awareness to those who need it most. 
Join us for an evening of live music, inspiring speakers, an amazing silent auction, delicious food, and wonderful company!

Local Event: My Friend Abby's Share Your Light event

My Friend Abby's Share Your Light event

Get your tickets now for our annual Share Your Light event, Friday, October 23rd, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Two Roads Brewery in...

Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded on-site. Reasonable pricing and easy drive-thru service. STRATFORD ROTARY WILL BE THERE FOR YOUR SHREDDING NEEDS RAIN OR SHINE - 9am - 12pm (or until the truck is full) We also collect Electronics and Battery recycling! Donations requested. 
How it works: 
1. Drive up to the truck and a Rotarian will remove the shredding items from your car and deliver them directly to the shredding truck. You can stay and watch or simply drive away. Shredding occurs on location! 
2. Make your payment to the Rotarian Volunteer. All proceeds go to Stratford Student Scholarships, Grants to local non-profits, and community events ($10 small, $20 Medium, $30 Large Box)
3. Drive away happy and confident your sensitive information is securely destroyed. Shredding Certificates are available upon request. Prices: $10 small bag (grocery Plastic/paper bag) $20 Medium Container (bankers' box) $30 Large Container (Plastic tubs) $100 Fill a shred bin (65gallon rolling trash can at shredding location) All donation proceeds support Student Scholarships, Non-Profit Grants, and Community Events Supported by the Stratford Rotary Club and Foundation. Stratford Rotary Foundation is a 501C3 and Donations to this event may be tax deductible. 




Electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include: computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and batteries.Sponsored by Sikorsky Credit Union, Santa Fuel, Rosenberg &amp; Hite, LLC, &amp; A to Z Realty

Local Event: Paper Shredding Event (on-site) with Stratford Rotary - Electronic Collection

Paper Shredding Event (on-site) with Stratford...

Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded on-site. Reasonable pricing and easy drive-thru service. STRATFORD ROTARY WILL BE...

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