Jeanne B. King

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hamden

Connecticut

North Haven

Rich Kirby

Bethwood

Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Wallingford

East Haven

North Branford

Cheshire

West Haven

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Orange

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...

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...

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!

Fairfield County

Shelton-Derby

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!

Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange

Hate worrying about networks, traveling, or will something be approved? Come see if a Medicare Supplement makes sense for you. Many times a Supplement plan can be more cost effective than zero or low premium plans. Come explore with me and we welcome all Medicare questions.
Tues, Oct 6 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange 
Thurs, Oct 29 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 
Tues, Nov 3 at 6:30 PM, Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford
Don't miss 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.<a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B12038784598" class="gv-tel-link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" title="Call +1 203-878-4598 via Google Voice"></a>
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: Any Doctor. Any Hospital that accepts Medicare. Why people love Medicare Supplement Plans!

Any Doctor. Any Hospital that accepts Medicare....

Hate worrying about networks, traveling, or will something be approved? Come see if a Medicare Supplement makes sense for you....

Any Doctor. Any Hospital that accepts Medicare. Why people love Medicare Supplement Plans!

Online

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>

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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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