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BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the beautiful Trinity Church Hall, 1109 Main St. Branford, CT.&nbsp; All donations go directly to BCDR. Taught by certified Instructor Gina Macdonald MA,LPC. Wear comfy clothing and bring a mat 5 mins early. Text 203 710 6665 for more information.

Local Event: BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the...

Vet for Pet Animal Hospital Hamden

October 1, 2026 is the opening day for Vet for Pet Animal Hospital located at 2612 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT. This is a full-service facility, offering everything from Wellness checkups to urgent care emergencies. Opening with a 5 day schedule- Wed. through Sunday. More days will be added in the near future. Evening hours are available to meet everyone’s schedule.
I know the Vet for Pet staff from their East Hartford Hospital. All are highly skilled, caring professionals. Check out their website and make an appointment online. <a href="https://vetforpet.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vetforpet.net/</a>
860-519-1519

Local Event: Grand Opening

Grand Opening

October 1, 2026 is the opening day for Vet for Pet Animal Hospital located at 2612 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT. This is a...

Middletown House Concert Series

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages, concert halls, dance floors, and living rooms all over North America and beyond. With his brother Noah VanNorstrand, Andrew has and recorded with the popular dance band Great Bear and is now often on the road with progressive folk/roots quartet The Faux Paws. From the Rust Belt to the Blue Ridge, cold spring in New England to a summer’s night in Charlottesville, his original songs seek out beauty in the search and struggle for understanding. Andrew blends traditional folk, old-time, country, and Western swing with a deep appreciation of indie-roots-Americana and artists like Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Gillian Welch, Sufjan Stevens, and Townes Van Zandt. Rachel Bell is sought after for concerts, contra dances, French BalFolk dances, English country dances, workshops, and festivals. Her playing spans an enormous range of emotion, from nuanced and sensitive to exhilarating and powerful, pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an accordion. Rachel’s work is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep respect for the musical traditions she carries. She loves to create authentic connections with audiences everywhere—from packed, energized dance halls to small, intimate house concert settings. She is passionate about sharing with others the delight she finds in this music.$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Middlesex County

Middletown

Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages,...

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...

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...

605 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT, 06477

The Orange Historical Society receives donations of all kinds, to help support their efforts to keep the history of Orange alive. Many of the donations are dolls, dolls from the United States, foreign dolls and plenty of memories of childhood friends. Come on Saturday to see for yourself with the museum turned "Doll Town" for the month of October.

Local Event: Dolls Dolls and more Dolls

Dolls Dolls and more Dolls

The Orange Historical Society receives donations of all kinds, to help support their efforts to keep the history of Orange...

Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and bestselling author of New York Times bestselling book Operation Pineapple Express.
This compelling performance tells the story of ordinary Veterans working against the clock to rescue Afghan allies during the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Global War on Terror and the 5th Anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal
Shows are:Friday, October 2 @ 7 PMSaturday, October 3 @ 2 PM &amp; 7 PMTickets can be purchased by using the QR Code or through our website, <a href="https://www.APKCharities.org!" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">APKCharities.org!</a> 
Ticket:
$35 – General Admission
$25 – Military, Veterans &amp; First Responders
$10 – Students
All proceeds from the sale of tickets benefits APK Charities, a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, dedicated to supporting Connecticut active-duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and Gold Star families through financial aid, emergency assistance, and community programs.
APK Charities was established to honor Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, a Connecticut Special Forces soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 11 March 2013. The organization focuses on bridging the civilian community with the Armed Forces and providing direct support to military families.

Local Event: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Madison

11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and...

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...

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!

Bethany Airport, 696 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, 06524

Spend the day in Bethany at our annual Bethany Harvest Festival!&nbsp; FREE parking and FREE admission, plus a family-friendly day with something for everyone!&nbsp; &nbsp;11 am - 4 pm.&nbsp; Go to our Facebook page to see our program schedule, food trucks, entertainment and celebrate our sponsors and those who donated!&nbsp; Make sure to follow our page to get up-to-to minute information.&nbsp;

Local Event: Bethany Harvest Festival

Bethany Harvest Festival

Spend the day in Bethany at our annual Bethany Harvest Festival!  FREE parking and FREE admission, plus a family-friendly day...

Car cruise sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 10657. Sunday October 4th 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Touch a fire truck, DJ, Toys for Tots, hamburgers, hot dogs, refreshments, badminton and corn hole

Local Event: Second Annual Car Cruise 

Second Annual Car Cruise 

Car cruise sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 10657. Sunday October 4th 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Touch a fire...

Blackstone Memorial Library

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This special performance is free and open to the public, presented by the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association and the Branford Musical Arts Society with generous funding from The Daro Foundation."Pianist and composer Arseniy Gusev was born in St. Petersburg in 1998 and has been studying music since the age of five. In 2015, he went to the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In 2017, he graduated with honors from the Specialized Music School of the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, and afterward&nbsp;studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2018, he moved to the US, in 2022, received his bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and in 2024, finished his master's program at the Yale School of Music as a composer. He now continues his studies at the Juilliard School as a pianist. Sergei Babayan, Keith Fitch, Chris Theofanidis, and David Lang are among his teachers. Gusev’s compositions present a colorful variety of styles and genres, some of which are solo, collaborative, symphonic, ballet, and opera.

He actively performs in the US and abroad, and has given solo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Russia, and Germany. His compositions are performed in Mariinsky Theater, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Dortmund, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and other major venues. He collaborated with such conductors as Arkady Steinluht, Dmitry Vasiliev, Robert Carter Austin, Alexander Titov, Ilya Derbilov, Mikhail Golikov, and Mikhail Mosenkov, and performed together with such musicians as Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, Olga Kaler, and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Arseniy participated in master classes of Garrick Ohlsson, Samuel Adler, Andrew Norman, Joan Tower, Dmitry Bashkirov, Grigory Gruzman, Jerome Rose, Alexander Mndoyants, Nina Lelchuk, and others.
Arseniy is a laureate of many prestigious competitions, such as the Dorothy McKenzie Artist Award, Cleveland Piano Virtu(al)oso Competition, Singapore International Piano Competition, Three Arts Piano Competition, Cleveland Composers Guild Contest, “Another Space” Composition Competition, International Gavrilin Competition, International Competition "Performer-Composer", and others. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Charles Ives Fellowship by American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Local Event: Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This...

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Don’t face overwhelming housing decisions alone.
Choosing where to live as you age is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. You are not alone.
This webinar series for Solo Agers is a streamlined, 3-session format, followed by a 2-week guided action window.
Save $25 with the promo code SAVE25. Pay only $99. That's only $33 per session + a free bonus follow-up session (normally $124.)
You’ll gain a clear understanding of what it takes to age in place, evaluate the benefits, risks, and costs of different housing choices, and compare the financial impact of buying versus renting.
This series includes 3 webinar sessions and a free bonus follow-up
 session a few weeks after it wraps up.&nbsp;

Dates: October 6,13,20 at 3 pm EDT
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<li>Attendees will receive manageable pre-work assignments to prep for each session.</li>
<li>Downloadable guides and webinar recordings will be included to reinforce your experience.</li>
<li>Support along the way with access to subject matter experts.</li>
<li>Attendees will be invited to a free bonus follow-up session.</li></ul>

</ul>
Jill Kovalich of Solo Agers Connect in collaboration with Kathy&nbsp;Moniello,&nbsp; Seniors Real Estate Specialist® and Certified Aging in Place&nbsp;Specialist, will co-facilitate this webinar series with other subject matter experts.
Register today!
Have questions? Call (860) 930-3253 or email Solo@SoloAgersConnect.com.

Local Event: Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live?

Hartford County

Newington

Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I...

Don’t face overwhelming housing decisions alone.
Choosing where to live as you age is one of the most important decisions...

Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live?

Martin-Bishop Field

Been to an Oktoberfest already this year? There's always room for one more! Saturday, October 10 · 12–7 PM · Martin-Bishop (Fireman's) Field, Guilford
Edelweiss Lodge No. 31 (Order of Hermann Sons) invites you to an afternoon of German-Austrian-Tyrolean music, dancing, games and German-style beer, and every ticket supports Guilford VFW Post 7666 and our local veterans. 
12–2 PM: Strolling accordionist Richard Cartier 2–7 PM: The Austrian Boys, live on stage All day: Schuhplattler dancing by H.S.V. Bavaria, who have performed at the Oktoberfest in Munich All day: Games with prizes: Maßkrugstemmen (stein holding), Nageln (hammer striking), best Dirndl &amp; Lederhosen, Oktoberfest trivia Kids &amp; families: coloring and activity tables, kids' costume contest, swings and slide, horseshoes, basketball and volleyball Beer sponsor: East Rock Brewing Company
ADMISSION Adults 21+: $20. Buy in advance and your first drink is FREE (gate price $20, no free drink) Ages 15–20: $5 · Under 15: FREE
Tickets: <a href="https://ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EdelweissLodgeOktoberfest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EdelweissLodgeOktoberfest</a> More info: <a href="https://edelweisslodge.org/oktoberfest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">edelweisslodge.org/oktoberfest/</a>
Rain or shine · Cards accepted · No pets · No outside alcohol

Local Event: Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666

Guilford

Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post...

Been to an Oktoberfest already this year? There's always room for one more!  Saturday, October 10 · 12–7 PM · Martin-Bishop...

Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666

Temple Beth Sholom

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden (in the parking lot) Cost: Small Copy Boxes - $15 per box Large Banker Boxes - $20 per box
Also Available: Hard Drive Destruction &amp; Computer Recycling - $20 each CRT Computer Monitors - $20 each Hard Drive Only - $10 each
All items should be in a box that can easily be picked up. Paper items only. No trash or non-paper items. No CDs, X-Rays, etc. On-site shredding truck provided by Affordable Solutions, LLC.
Questions? Email fundraising@tbshamden.com
Common Questions: Will the documents be shredded at the drop-off location or are they transported to another facility? All documents will be shredded on-site. Workers will remove documents from vehicles and put them in the truck for shredding. 
Is there a certain way to prepare my documents? Place all paper documents into a box or paper bag for easy removal. Please look through the box/bag, before you bring it for shredding. Make sure the items in the box/bag are what you want shredded.
No Trash.
What happens to the shredded paper? The shredded documents are transported to a recycling facility and baled before being recycled into new paper.

Local Event: Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809...

Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty, coaches, administrators, parents, and alumni while experiencing firsthand what makes Notre Dame exceptional. Engage in interactive activities, visit academic departments, explore extracurricular programs, learn about athletics and the arts, and connect with members of our school community. Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to experience the energy, opportunities, and spirit of Notre Dame firsthand and discover what it means to be a Green Knight.Learn more and <a href="https://www.notredamehs.com/admissions/visit-nd/fall-2026-open-house-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register</a> here.

Local Event: Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty,...

Transcend The Trend Inc. seeks proposals from architectural and management firms with experience in creative community development initiatives and adaptive re-use projects. To request the full RFP please contact Executive Director, Catie Ramsey at <a href="mailto:cramsey@transcendthetrend.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">cramsey@transcendthetrend.org</a>&nbsp;or visit our website <a href="https://transcendthetrend.org/share-the-vision" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">transcendthetrend.org/share-the-vision</a>. &nbsp;Proposals are due promptly at 5pm on October 16th.

RFP Planning and Feasibility, Site Selection &...

Transcend The Trend Inc. seeks proposals from architectural and management firms with experience in creative community development initiatives and...

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