Firehouse Gallery

Give your well-loved clothing a creative new life! In this hands-on workshop,&nbsp;Robin Mazzola, Costume Shop Manager and Adjunct Professor of Theater at Wesleyan University, will guide you through techniques for&nbsp;strengthening, decorating, and restoring your garments or tote bags&nbsp;using visible mending.
This workshop is a great way to embrace&nbsp;slow fashion and sustainability, helping you extend the life of your favorite items while learning practical textile skills. Open to both beginner and experienced crafters, you’ll explore embroidery and patching techniques that make your repairs both functional and beautiful.Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://milfordmakes.org/events/visible-mending-workshop/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">milfordmakes.org/events/visible-mending-workshop/</a>
<h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3>
<ul><li>How to use needles, stitches, and patches to repair holes, worn areas, or threadbare spots.</li><li>Techniques for creating&nbsp;decorative mends&nbsp;that enhance your items.</li><li>Tips to continue visible mending at home.</li></ul>
<h3>Materials &amp; Tools:</h3>
<ul><li>All materials are supplied, including needles, fabric scraps, embroidery floss, embroidery hoops, scissors, pins, and fabric marking tools.</li><li>Participants are welcome to bring their own scissors, needles, threads, and fabric scraps if they prefer.</li><li>Helpful items for detailed work: a neck light, headlamp, or small magnifying light.</li><li>Please bring at least&nbsp;one garment in need of repair&nbsp;to work on during class. The repair should be a hole, a small stain, or warn spot and not any major repairs like a broken zipper.</li></ul>
<h3>Garment Guidelines:</h3>
<ul><li>Best results: natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen.</li><li>Synthetics or blends can work, but activewear or performance fabrics (like waterproof coats, spandex, or lycra leggings) are not recommended.</li></ul>
Attendance is capped for hands-on guidance.
Bring your garment, your curiosity, and your creativity! Leave the workshop with&nbsp;revitalized items, new skills, and inspiration to continue mending at home.
Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://milfordmakes.org/events/visible-mending-workshop/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">milfordmakes.org/events/visible-mending-workshop/</a>

Local Event: Visible Mending Workshop

New Haven County

Milford

Connecticut

Visible Mending Workshop

Give your well-loved clothing a creative new life! In this hands-on workshop, Robin Mazzola, Costume Shop Manager and Adjunct...

Jennifer Wheeler Conlon

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Fairfield County

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

Orange

West Haven

RJ Scofield

Shelton-Derby

Alfred Branch

Bridgeport

Trumbull

Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Hayleigh Evans

Monroe

Fairfield

East Haven

Milford Crossing

Xfinity is coming to the community! Join us for a special Xfinity event at Milford Crossing from Friday, May 15 to Thursday, May 28.

Attendees can learn more about Xfinity’s fast, reliable Internet options and find the plan that works best for them. Plus, eligible Xfinity Internet customers can add one line of Mobile Select included for a year.

Xfinity Mobile highlights:

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 <li>No hidden fees for Xfinity Internet customers</li>
 <li>Mobile Plus includes Lifetime Device Protection for phones, tablets and smartwatches, Device Upgrades anytime, and Global Travel Pass ($45 month, per line)</li>
 <li>Access to more than 23 million WiFi hotspots + America’s most reliable 5G network</li>
 <li>Customers can save up to 50% vs. major wireless carriers</li>
 <li>Speeds up to 1 Gig on Xfinity WiFi with WiFi PowerBoost</li>
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Xfinity team members will be on site to answer questions, share helpful tips, and walk through available offers.

When: Friday, May 15th – Thursday, May 28th

Event Hours:

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 <li>Monday – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.</li>
 <li>Tuesday – Wednesday: Closed</li>
 <li>Thursday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.</li>
 <li>Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.</li>
</ul>

Where: Milford Crossing Shopping Plaza (1349 Boston Post Rd, Milford CT)

Residents can sign up during the event or explore options anytime by calling 1-800-XFINITY, visiting xfinity.com, or stopping by a local store (xfinitystores.com).

We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Xfinity Event Coming to Milford Crossing in Milford!

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Xfinity is coming to the community! Join us for a special Xfinity event at Milford Crossing from Friday, May 15 to Thursday,...

Xfinity Event Coming to Milford Crossing in Milford!

Rockwell Dance Center, 18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611

Rockwell Dance Center invites you to AUDITION for their Modern Company and Scholarships on Sunday, May 17th, 11am - 2pm.&nbsp; Audition Fee of $10 - Pre Registration is required.&nbsp; This audition will be adjudicated by an outside professional.&nbsp; Ages 10 and Up - For more information call 203-502-8315.<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/25906283/20260407/031606/26-modern-co-audition___07151605448.jpg" id="26_MODERN_CO_AUDITION.jpg" data-image="26_MODERN_CO_AUDITION.jpg"></figure>

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MODERN DANCE COMPANY & SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS -...

Rockwell Dance Center invites you to AUDITION for their Modern Company and Scholarships on Sunday, May 17th, 11am - 2pm. ...

MODERN DANCE COMPANY & SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS - Join us for a great dance experience!

Online Presentation

Whether your child is in grade school or applying to colleges now, it’s never too early - or too late - to start planning for costs. Whether you plan to finance all or a portion of college, it’s important to understand the real cost and value of college. This presentation will focus on various savings vehicles and the tax implications and help address how to fit college savings goals into your overall financial plan.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: P Lennox Donlon, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Smart Strategies for College Financing

Complimentary Presentation - Smart Strategies...

Whether your child is in grade school or applying to colleges now, it’s never too early - or too late - to start planning for...

Complimentary Presentation - Smart Strategies for College Financing

Bridges Healthcare's 3rd annual Rock the Dock for Mental Health event is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm at Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig Street, in Downtown Milford.
Rock the Dock will feature an evening of music by local band, The Alpaca Gnomes, and include two drink tickets and appetizers from local vendors plus a raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__support.bridgesct.org_RocktheDock26&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=5ADmJqZQOK45pHCu3sJU0XB4-mW6J7P0-Tx1X5dYDWw&amp;m=WMs3aKEY4WyMMbppJ86PgTfO5sf5-VRI_Q26QSmVqaNhRJkaGhpm7bLsCAGad2v_&amp;s=9nAIeGUiJFqCeM_dWfvrtLABE57g4Uwa90HzQk8UAjs&amp;e=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://support.bridgesct.org/RocktheDock26</a>. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.
Proceeds from the event, held during Mental Health Awareness Month, will support Bridges Healthcare’s mental health and addiction recovery programs that serve more than 8,000 local people each year. <a href="https://www.bridgesct.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bridgesct.org</a>

Local Event: Rock the Dock for Mental Health

Rock the Dock for Mental Health

Bridges Healthcare's 3rd annual Rock the Dock for Mental Health event is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm at Lisman...

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