Meriden Public Library

There are more than 20 apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud. How do you know where to start and which one you should choose for your project?
In this program, we'll review the most commonly used apps and compare their features.
Registration encouraged.

Local Event: Intro to Adobe Creative Cloud

New Haven County

Meriden

Connecticut

Intro to Adobe Creative Cloud

There are more than 20 apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud. How do you know where to start and which one you should choose for...

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig&nbsp;
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?
In&nbsp;The Midnight Library, Matt Haig's enchanting blockbuster novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite...

Looking for a relaxed and supportive environment to start or continue the writing process and connect with other writers in the Meriden area? Then this is the group for you!
Monthly sessions will feature a combination of writing prompts, writing activities, guest speakers, and time for feedback for those wishing to volunteer to share their writing pieces.
No previous writing experience is necessary - All are welcome here!
Meetings will generally be held the second Thursday of each month and will run from 6:00-7:30pm. (Holidays may affect this schedule).

Local Event: The Night Owls Writing Group

The Night Owls Writing Group

Looking for a relaxed and supportive environment to start or continue the writing process and connect with other writers in the...

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and personal growth, along with practical tools and real-world advice. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the key ideas and share your insights with fellow readers. Books will be available for check out ahead of the program at the Visitor's Services Desk.
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Local Event: Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new...

Join us for a performance given by the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music’s youth mariachi orchestra &amp; folkloric dance groups. The Mariachi Los Laureles del Monte and Ballet Folklórico Alma de México ensembles are sure to thrill &amp; captivate attendees of all ages.

Local Event: Spanish Community of Wallingford School of Music Mariachi and Dance Performance

Spanish Community of Wallingford School of...

Join us for a performance given by the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music’s youth mariachi orchestra &...

Spanish Community of Wallingford School of Music Mariachi and Dance Performance

Join us to learn how to navigate our new library catalog, log in to your MPL online account, access your reading history, place holds, and complete advanced searches.
*Make sure to bring your library card/library card number with you to this session.

Local Event: Tech Topics: Manage Your Online Library Account

Tech Topics: Manage Your Online Library Account

Join us to learn how to navigate our new library catalog, log in to your MPL online account, access your reading history, place...

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!
September book: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Call Visitor Services to see if copies are available.
Please note this book club often reads recently published books.
Sufficient copies may not be available for all book club participants.

Local Event: Booktok Bookclub

Booktok Bookclub

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and...

Have you ever been curious about Mah Jongg, the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck? Please join us as instructor Kathy Carle teaches two beginner American Mah Jongg classes: Thursday, September 24th and Thursday, October 1st, 2026, both at 5:30pm. Participants MUST attend both sessions. In the first session, attendees will learn the tiles, as well as how to read a card and form hands. Then in the second session, participants will play a game. No previous experience is needed. Tile sets, mat, and cards will be provided for use during the lessons. Registration Required.

Local Event: Intro to Mah Jongg

Intro to Mah Jongg

Have you ever been curious about Mah Jongg, the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck? Please join us as instructor...

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the library’s JobNow resource. JobNow provides resume templates, expert resume assistance, live interview coaching, job searching tips, and skill-building tutorials. This session would be appropriate for someone wanting to create their resume from scratch or update their existing resume. Individual 50-minute sessions will occur on Thursday, September 24th; choose between a 5:30-6:20pm or 6:30-7:20pm time slot.
Please call Joanna at 203-630-4756 to register. Registration is required.

Local Event: Resume Help

Resume Help

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the...

Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance drives this fascinating biopic about Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo and her fiery marriage to fellow painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). The imaginative film also chronicles her political activism and the bus accident that left her in pain for the rest of her life.
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Local Event: Matinee Monday : Frida (2002)

Matinee Monday : Frida (2002)

Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance drives this fascinating biopic about Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo and her fiery...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
Fifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior, the Divergent universe continues to captivate readers with its unflinching exploration of identity, courage, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way…&nbsp;
Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives.
She has a plan: she’s going to make the bravest choice and leave Abnegation to join Dauntless, even though it means abandoning her family.
But when tragedy strikes at her choosing ceremony, everything changes—her world, her plans, even Beatrice herself.
Her decision will thrust her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, where a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name—may be the only person she can trust.
One choice will change everything.
Register now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6, 2026!
About the Author:&nbsp;
Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including When Among Crows, Chosen Ones, the Divergent series, Carve the Mark, and Seek the Traitor’s Son. Veronica lives with her husband and their dog in Chicago, a city that she lovingly features (and frequently destroys) in many of her novels.

Local Event: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with...

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A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling...

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

Ceremonial cacao is a pure, minimally-processed form of cacao — the sacred plant from which chocolate comes. Unlike everyday chocolate, it’s a plant medicine that is used for its heart-opening, gentle, and energizing effects. In ceremony, cacao helps us connect more deeply with ourselves, our intentions, and the present moment, inviting reflection, release, and gratitude.&nbsp;
It has been revered for thousands of years by communities around the world and has been an integral part of my personal healing process. It has an incredible array of health benefits and invites us to go deeper with an open heart.&nbsp;
Join Lauren Eastwood from LB Healing to learn more about ceremonial cacao, its history, a guided meditation, and a mini ceremony where everyone will try some cacao.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial cacao is a pure, minimally-processed form of cacao — the sacred plant from which chocolate comes. Unlike everyday...

You're invited to a special edition of our Classics Clique Book Club as we celebrate three years of great books, thoughtful discussion, and a wonderful community of readers!
Join us for an afternoon of literary fun as we reflect on the classics we've explored together by playing a friendly game of trivia.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to the club, we’d love to celebrate with you!

Local Event: Classics Clique: 3rd Anniversary Trivia

Classics Clique: 3rd Anniversary Trivia

You're invited to a special edition of our Classics Clique Book Club as we celebrate three years of great books, thoughtful...

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Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life.
More than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work, from lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch that NASA invited him to witness and document, to a Combine featuring a taxidermied eagle that evokes Roman mythology. Nine accompanying essays reflect on his many flight themes and subtleties that might otherwise be overlooked. The book also includes archival photographs and personal papers from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight.&nbsp;
About the Author:
Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and flight and is the author of several publications including The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight, Art of the Airport Tower, In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight, and Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots.

Local Event: Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with...

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Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we...

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Join us for a special Night Owls session when Wendy Wallace will be discussing publishing from both the writer and the editorial side! Wendy will demystify magazine publishing and offer insights into what publications are looking for, best practices, and advice for preparing your work to go out into the world.&nbsp;There will be time at the end of the session for a Q &amp; A. You won't want to miss this informative talk!
Wendy Elizabeth Wallace (she/they) is a queer disabled writer. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has landed in Connecticut by way of Pennsylvania, Berlin, Heidelberg, and Indiana. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Peatsmoke Journal. Working in literary publishing since 2013, Wendy has been involved in a number of magazines and presses, including Split Lip Press, Split Lip Magazine, Fractured Literary, and The Sycamore Review. Their writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Review, ZYZZYVA, the anthology In-Between Spaces , SmokeLong Quarterly, Brevity, and elsewhere. Wendy teaches Creative Writing and Composition at Southern Connecticut State University. Find her at <a href="https://www.wendywallacewriter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.wendywallacewriter.com</a>.

Join us for a special Night Owls session when Wendy Wallace will be discussing publishing from both the writer and the...

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Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!
We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? In Inside the Box, David Epstein draws on science, research, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints, boundaries, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition, focus, and problem-solving, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.
Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.
About the Author:&nbsp;
David Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers — The Sports Gene, Range, and most recently Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica, and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to becoming a writer, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in Range, he has had a winding career path.

Local Event: The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive...

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Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest...

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

This riveting documentary tries to uncover the full truth behind a 1982 massacre during Guatemala's civil war, focusing in particular on two survivors who may be the key to holding the perpetrators responsible.
Sponsored by the Temple B’Nai Abraham WWII Holocaust and Genocide Collection.

Local Event: Finding Oscar (2016)

Finding Oscar (2016)

This riveting documentary tries to uncover the full truth behind a 1982 massacre during Guatemala's civil war, focusing in...

Do you have a lot of pictures and memories you would like to organize?
Come join us for our scrapbooking program where you can pick between several themes of scrapbooking items to create a visual reminder of those important people and places in your life.
*Please bring in a notebook or journal to use for scrapbooking.
In addition, feel free to bring in pictures, embellishments, and other supplies, though we will have plenty of themed scrapbooking supplies on hand for you to choose from.

Local Event: Scrapbooking Your Memories

Scrapbooking Your Memories

Do you have a lot of pictures and memories you would like to organize?
Come join us for our scrapbooking program where you can...

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers&nbsp;
Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working for America's first espionage agency, years before cooking or Paris entered the picture.&nbsp;The Secret War of Julia Child&nbsp;traces Julia's transformation from ambitious Pasadena blue blood to Washington, DC file clerk, to head of General "Wild Bill" Donovan's secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;wartime journey takes her to South Asia's remote front lines of then-Ceylon, India, and China, where she finds purpose, adventure, self-knowledge – and love with mapmaker Paul Child.&nbsp;The spotlight has rarely shone on this fascinating period of time in the life of ("I'm not a spy") Julia Child, and this lyrical story allows us to explore the unlikely world of a woman in a World War II spy station who has no idea of the impact she'll eventually impart.

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers 
Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working...

MPL Community Services

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wallingford

Cheshire

Middlesex County

Durham-Middlefield

Southington

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Rocky Hill

Newington

North Haven

Hamden

Middletown House Concert Series

Tim Eriksen is a highly regarded singer of American folksong and shapenote music, a songwriter whose work has been covered by Alison Krauss, Joan Baez, and Bonny "Prince" Billy and a multi-instrumentalist with a background in punk rock and South Indian classical music.
With Absence and her sister, a new project with longtime collaborator Peter Irvine, percussion and voice, the duo return to their roots in folk minimalism and Gothic Americana- new and ancient songs of their native New England informed by the wide palette of their other collaborations.
The two are probably best known for their musical contributions to films including the Oscar-winning Cold Mountain and cult horror phenomenon The Outwaters, and as founding members of the anomalous folk-noise outfit Cordelia’s Dad, "the only band to have performed with both Doc Watson and Nirvana." But while echoes of punk-folk and shapenote music abound on Absence and her sister, so does the dissonance and rhythmic complexity of their Bosnian band Žabe I Babe, the deep groove they picked up from collaborators like banjo master Dwight Diller and East African gospel singers the Naamaara sisters, and the love of experimentation and power of repetition celebrated in Terry Riley's In C, the first piece the two ever played together as teenagers. The album also abounds with echoes from Pumpkintown, the duo's New England magic lantern show with painter/projectionist Susan Brearey, named for the birthplace of both Absence Wing and her twin. The place may be imaginary, but the musicians know its sunlit meadows and dark secrets well.$25 general
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine

Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine

Tim Eriksen is a highly regarded singer of American folksong and shapenote music, a songwriter whose work has been covered by...

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne

Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band Era and The Great American Songbook along with a world-class dining experience.&nbsp; No Cover-No Minimum. $25 Prime Rib Special or Full Menu Available.

Local Event: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing!

New Haven

String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing!

Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band Era and The Great American Songbook along with a world-class dining experience.  No Cover-No...

Wallingford Senior Center

Come and check out the deals at our outdoor tag sale featuring more than 30 tables to shop for bargains. Browse through a huge selection of puzzles, fabric, yarn, and books while enjoying the community atmosphere. Tell all your friends and come sell and shop! Rain Date Sept. 13

Local Event: Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale

Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale

Come and check out the deals at our outdoor tag sale featuring more than 30 tables to shop for bargains. Browse through a huge...

Elks Lodge #771

Gather, create, and be inspired at The Connecticut Bead Society's Annual Bead Bazaar!
This vibrant event features various vendors from Connecticut and neighboring states, who have all sorts beads and supplies for sale including finished pieces. Seed beads, lampwork beads, silver pieces, semi-precious stones, leather, plus tools for beading, shaping, polishing.
 Attendees can enjoy fun three different Make 'n' Take projects taught by our talented Bead Society members while shopping, and we are featuring our annual Bead Challenge for everyone to vote for their favorite piece.
Just $5 admission (free for Bead Society members); open from 10 am to 4 pm. Plenty of free parking and right off the main road and easy to find. Become a member The Connecticut Bead Society at the show and get free admission. We are thrilled to have you join us!

Local Event: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar...

Gather, create, and be inspired at The Connecticut Bead Society's Annual Bead Bazaar!
This vibrant event features various...

Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

New Haven Academy of Performing Arts

CT Parents, Do you have a singer, musician, actor, or future performer in your family? Come experience the New Haven Academy of Performing Arts and discover why so many local families call NHAOPA their performing arts home!Saturday, September 12th 1:00–5:00 PM During our Open House, you can:• Try a one-on-one trial lesson• Meet our instructors and staff• Talk with current NHAOPA students and parents• Tour our studios and immersive theater• Explore voice, piano, guitar, drums, acting, musical theater, rock band, and more• Learn about our many performance opportunitiesWhether your child is trying the performing arts for the first time or is ready to take their training to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity to find the right program, teacher, and community. Trial lessons will be available throughout the afternoon. Walk-ins are welcome, but lesson availability cannot be guaranteed.Call 475-238-8119 to reserve a trial lesson and guarantee your time with an instructor. Come meet the people who make NHAOPA such a welcoming and supportive place to learn, grow, and perform. We can’t wait to meet your family!

Local Event: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA

Back to School Open House at NHAOPA

CT Parents, Do you have a singer, musician, actor, or future performer in your family? Come experience the New Haven Academy of...

Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater

Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth <a href="https://oddfellows.coursestorm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Theater</a>, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 12, classes in theater and <a href="https://oddfellows.coursestorm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">circus</a> will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage productions. 
 
For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 12 and continue through a Share Day on November 21 (10 weeks total - no classes October 10). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta. 
 
After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 14 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 16 - 19. Most classes run 4:30 -5:30 pm. 
 
Stage I classes for ages 6 - 8 include: Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); Circus I; 3…2…1…BLAST OFF! (an Outer Space Adventure); and Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners). 
 
Stage II classes for ages 9 - 11 include: Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); Circus II+ (open to ages 9 - 14); Musical Theater (open to ages 9-14); and Punches &amp; Pratfalls.
Stage III classes for ages 12 - 14 include: Movement for Actors; Circus II+ (open to ages 9 - 14); Musical Theater (open to ages 9 - 14); and Complete Actor. 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 14 - November 19, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Thursday, November 30 - December 18. The Oddbridge program provides special programs and activities on early dismissal days. 

Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Orestes 2.0 on September 8 and 9, 6 - 9 pm. Orestes 2.0 is a bold, contemporary reimagining of the ancient Greek tragedy, exploring family, revenge, justice, and the fallout of violence. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm beginning September 14. Performances will be November 12 - 14 and November 20 - 21. 

Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) will hold auditions for its Fall Mainstage Production on September 15 and 16, 6 - 9 pm. No previous circus experience is required, and everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. The production will bring together acrobatics, juggling, contortion, unicycling, object manipulation and other circus disciplines in an original ensemble performance this winter! 

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to <a href="https://www.oddfellows.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.oddfellows.org</a>. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Scholarships and Financial Aid are available for all programs. It is Oddfellows Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds. 

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest <a href="https://oddfellows.coursestorm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">performing arts</a> program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Maximilian E. &amp; Marion O. Hoffman Foundation; Middlesex United Way; George &amp; Grace Long Foundation; and many generous individual donors.
Daniel Schmidt 
Oddfellows Playhouse 
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Local Event: Oddfellows Playhouse Fall Programming for ages 1 to 20 begins September 12, 2026

Oddfellows Playhouse Fall Programming for ages...

Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in...

Oddfellows Playhouse Fall Programming for ages 1 to 20 begins September 12, 2026

St. Luke Catholic School

Southington, CT – St. Luke School is excited to announce its second car show, Fueling Futures, taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the school’s campus in Southington. This exciting event will benefit the school while bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day of fun and festivities.
Open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, the show will feature trophies in multiple categories, delicious food, and a great DJ. Whether you’re a car lover, a family looking for a great day out, or someone interested in supporting a local school, this event promises something for everyone!CARS REGISTER 9AM-11AM&nbsp; $20 DONATION PER CAR TO ST. LUKEOPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE FROM 11AM-2PM

Local Event: 2nd Annual Car Show:  Fueling Futures!

2nd Annual Car Show:  Fueling Futures!

Southington, CT – St. Luke School is excited to announce its second car show, Fueling Futures, taking place on Sunday,...

When: Third Tuesday of the month, starting September 15th 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
 
Where: LiveWell
1261 South Main Street Plantsville, CT 06479
 
First Program: A trunk show of quilts 
 
Who: Those interested in learning quilting and experienced quilters, too.
 
Sign up in advance: Email Brenda Auerbach brendasmaga@gmail.com

Local Event: Come Quilt with Us!  A New Day Time Group!

West Hartford

Come Quilt with Us!  A New Day Time Group!

When: Third Tuesday of the month, starting September 15th 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
 
Where: LiveWell
1261 South Main Street...

The United Church of Christ Southbury

Looking for low-impact exercise and a fun way to meet new friends? Learn to Square Dance!&nbsp;
Beginner-Friendly Square Dance classes start with two FREE introductory lessons, Tuesdays September 15 and September 22, 7:30-9:00 at the United Church of Christ, 283 Main St North, Southbury, CT
Square Dancing is one of the most rewarding social activities you can do. It keeps your mind sharp, your body moving and puts a smile on your face. And you meet the nicest people!
It's Team Dancing! Whether you're 8 or 98, solo or with a partner, there's a place for you on the dance floor. Two left feet? No problem! Square Dancing is just walking to music. No experience necessary. No partner needed. No special attire - just bring comfortable shoes and a desire to dance, laugh, meet new friends and have fun!&nbsp;
Come dance with us! The friendly members of the Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club are eager to meet you! Call 203-270-9676 or email us at happycaller558@gmail.com.

Local Event: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons

Fairfield County

Shelton-Derby

Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons

Looking for low-impact exercise and a fun way to meet new friends? Learn to Square Dance! 
Beginner-Friendly Square Dance...

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Finex Credit Union

Join Detective Houlihan of the Wallingford Police Department and&nbsp;CT Financial Crimes Task Force for a free community seminar covering scams affecting Connecticut residents and practical ways to better protect your personal and financial information.
You’ll learn how to:
<ul><li>Recognize common fraud tactics and scams</li><li>Spot warning signs before it’s too late</li><li>Take steps to safeguard your personal and financial information</li><li>Ask questions directly to a local law enforcement expert&nbsp;</li></ul>
Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Finex Credit Union Wallingford Branch - 159 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford
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Local Event: Free Fraud Prevention Seminar Featuring Detective Houlihan of Wallingford Police Department

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