Leslie  Ballard

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Newtown

Connecticut

Bethel

Monroe

New Haven County

Southbury

Brookfield

Jay Kenney

Oxford

New York City Metropolitan Area

Danbury

Weston-Redding-Easton

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

Shelton-Derby

Rich Kirby

Woodbury-Middlebury

VIRTUAL

Reservations are required. To reserve your spot please click on the QR CODE Or go to <a href="https://www.adcollegefunding.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.adcollegefunding.com</a>
Please join us for a free educational, college planning and financial aid workshop for parents of high school freshmen, sophomore, juniors and middle school students.
What to Expect at Our College Planning Workshop
Our free workshops are designed to give families the clarity and confidence they need to navigate the complex world of college admissions and financial aid.
During this powerful session, you’ll learn how to:
<ul><li>Unlock the hidden rules of the financial aid system — and how they really impact your eligibility</li><li>Discover how even high-income families can qualify for aid</li><li>Maximize your student’s financial aid package to get the best possible award</li><li>Make smart, affordable college choices without sacrificing quality or opportunities</li><li>Identify and secure valuable scholarship opportunities before they’re gone</li><li>Understand the complete college admission and financial aid timelines — and when to take action</li><li>Evaluate true college affordability using proven strategies and tools</li><li>Create a personalized plan to pay for college in the most tax-efficient, cost-effective way</li><li>Significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expenses</li><li>Protect your retirement and other financial goals while supporting your student’s future</li></ul>
Join us to take the stress and guesswork out of college planning — and make informed decisions that benefit your entire family.

Local Event: Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop

Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial...

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Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop

Danbury Town Park

9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury! Sunday, October 11th 11:00am to 4:00pm Danbury Town Park (AKA Candlewood Town Park) 35 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 
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Come PAW-ty with us! ADOPT your FURever friend!Shop for pet products, Chat with pet services, Support&nbsp;rescues, Adoptions, Bless your pet, Dress your pet for the HOWL-o-ween costume parade, watch a demonstration from DAWGS,&nbsp; and more!
BRING YOUR PET to the event!
 (DAWGS) at 12:30pm - Disaster And Wilderness Ground Searchers demonstration.&nbsp;
 Animal Blessing at 1:30PM with Pet Pastor Pat! Sponsored by Caraluzzi's Markets.
DRESS YOUR PET for our super fun HOWL-o-ween Pet Parade Costume Contest at 3PM! Amazing prizes!
FREE Face Painting with Happy Cheeks Face Painting!
Sponsored by:
CareVet of Bethel Village Square and&nbsp;
Green Home Solutions of Western CT
Jesse's Ice Cream will be there!
Streetside Hot Dogs will be there!
FiiZ Drinks will be there!&nbsp;
Admission is $3.00 per person.&nbsp;Free admission for children under 12!
A portion going directly to local area animal rescue!
FREE parking! 
Contact Karin@crazyforeventsct.com for more information. 203-894-6455
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Local Event: 9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury 

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9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury! Sunday, October 11th 11:00am to 4:00pm Danbury Town Park (AKA Candlewood Town Park) 35...

Join the Stepney Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc. for a fun-filled Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Station One, 88 Main Street, Monroe.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and Bingo begins at 6:30 PM.
We’re excited to welcome American Ninja Warrior’s Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky as our celebrity Bingo caller!
The evening will feature 10 Bingo games, special games, gift card raffles, prizes, and Dad’s Grill Food Truck. Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a great night while supporting your local volunteer fire company.
Admission: $2 Bingo: $20 for 10 games, with 3 cards per game Specials: $3 in advance / $5 at the door
Proceeds benefit the Stepney Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc. and help support firefighter equipment and department needs.

Local Event: Bingo at Stepney Fire with American Ninja Warrior’s Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky

Bingo at Stepney Fire with American Ninja...

Join the Stepney Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc. for a fun-filled Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at...

Bingo at Stepney Fire with American Ninja Warrior’s Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky

Immaculate High School

See What’s Possible at Immaculate High School!&nbsp;

Families with students in grades 5–8, as well as families exploring mid-year transfer opportunities, are invited to the&nbsp;Immaculate High School Fall Open House on October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet our faculty, coaches, administrators and current students. Tour our newly renovated science labs, classrooms, dining hall, Chapel and Fitness Center, as you discover opportunities in athletics, fine arts, spiritual life and extracurricular activities.
Come experience our community, ask questions and discover what makes Immaculate rated as an A+ school (Niche 2026), representing the top 2.5% of all high schools in the country!
Register today: <a href="https://www.immaculatehs.org/openhouse?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.immaculatehs.org/openhouse</a>
We can't wait to welcome you to our Fall Open House!

Local Event: Fall Open House

Fall Open House

See What’s Possible at Immaculate High School! 

Families with students in grades 5–8, as well as families exploring mid-year...

Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration

Future political candidates and campaigners can learn what it takes to win elections&nbsp;Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Westport, Conn. <a href="https://www.tcsyale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Campaign School at Yale’s </a>(TCSYale) “<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Basics</a>” 1-day training is for women
of all parties (and the men who support them) who want to learn the fundamentals to be a better campaigner.

<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register for The Basics.</a>
COST<ul><li>Fairfield County residents: $25 (a reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Fund for Women &amp; Girls of <a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.</a></li><li><a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>Non-residents of Fairfield County: $100</li></ul>
TCSYale is the premiere nonpartisan nonprofit that prepares people to run for office. Their goal is to increase the number of women elected.Speakers at The Basics include<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/our-executive-director" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Patti Russo</a>, executive director of TCSYale, Joan Gillman, president of the <a href="https://www.lwvwestport.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Westport League of Women Voters</a>, expert speaking instructor <a href="https://www.gildabonanno.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gilda Bonanno</a>. Alumni panelists include<a href="https://www.cristinmccarthyvahey.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahe</a>y, <a href="https://www.jentooker.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jennifer Tooker</a>, former Westport First Selectwoman and current candidate for State Comptroller, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-koc/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gabriela Koc</a>, Stamford Board of Education members and Director of External Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shant%C3%A9-t-hanks-1106a8102/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Shanté Hanks,</a> Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Housing.
For more information email <a href="mailto:info@TCSYale.org">info@TCSYale.org</a>.

Local Event: Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Westport

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in...

Future political candidates and campaigners  can learn what it takes to win elections Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting at Plaza South.
The Newtown community is invited to step inside our beautiful new space, meet the GMS team, learn more about our aesthetic and medical wellness services, and celebrate our official arrival in Newtown.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Katie Kajtor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, the Nurse Practitioner leading GMS Newtown and a Sandy Hook native, along with members of the Greenwich Medical Spa team. Enjoy refreshments, explore the new location, learn about treatments and take advantage of special event pricing.
Founded in 2005, Greenwich Medical Spa is an award-winning, privately owned and woman-owned medical spa known for personalized care and beautiful, natural-looking results that are never overdone. Newtown marks GMS's eighth location and its newest community in Connecticut.
We look forward to meeting our Newtown neighbors and celebrating this exciting milestone together!
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting 
 📍 Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT 
 📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
 ⏰10:30 AM - 1 PM 
 🎟 RSVP Here: <a href="https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting</a>

What to Expect: Meet the GMS Newtown team, tour the new location, enjoy refreshments, learn about GMS treatments and services, and celebrate the official ribbon cutting.

Local Event: Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look & Ribbon Cutting

Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &...

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look & Ribbon...

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