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Join the Women and Families Center (WFC) for the annual Walk for Hope to End Homelessness, taking place on April 26, 2026, at 9:00 am at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT! All donations and registration costs will go toward supporting WFC's efforts to address housing insecurity in CT. This year, fundraising efforts will help support Robyn's House, WFC's revitalized short-term housing program serving young adults ages 18–22. Register for the walk at <a target="_blank" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Wallingford/WFCWalk" rel="nofollow noopener">https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Wallingford/WFCWalk</a>! Donate to help support WFC today at <a target="_blank" href="https://womenfamilies.networkforgood.com/projects/295109-walk-for-hope-to-end-homelessness" rel="nofollow noopener">https://womenfamilies.networkforgood.com/projects/295109-walk-for-hope-to-end-homelessness</a>!&nbsp; Do you own a business or work at a company interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Brandon Iovene at biovene@womenfamilies.org for sponsorship details! #WalkforHope2026 #WFC #endhomelessness #homelessnessawareness

Local Event: Walk for Hope to End Homelessness

Walk for Hope to End Homelessness

Join the Women and Families Center (WFC) for the annual Walk for Hope to End Homelessness, taking place on April 26, 2026, at...

Middletown House Concert Series

Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming spontaneity, their path across French Canadian, Appalachian and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore, the duo explores, with palpable pleasure, the sharing of sounds and gestures, blurring the lines between music and dance, melody and movement. This concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin.
Montreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand (he/him) has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines), he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums, and to many concerts in Québec, Canada, the United States and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs), their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora « was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.
One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Nic Gareiss (he/they) has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog, flatfoot, and step dance footwork; improvisation; and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award, his home region's highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries including at London's Barbican Centre, the Irish National Concert Hall, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds a MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick.
$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming...

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter! The Rotary Club of Cheshire is proud to announce Cheshire’s Big Comedy Night, a premier stand-up event taking place on Friday, May 1, 2026.
This high-energy fundraiser features a lineup of top-tier comedians, including Howie Mason, Rick Roberts, and Mike Hanley. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward supporting the Rotary’s various community projects, making it a perfect opportunity to "Laugh For A Great Cause!"
Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Location: Watch Factory - Reading Room, 134 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35 in advance | $40 at the door
Format: BYOB / BYOF (Bring Your Own Beverage / Bring Your Own Food)
Seating for this event is strictly limited. Attendees are encouraged to grab their tickets early and bring friends along for a fun night out that gives back to the local community.
For tickets and more information, scan the QR code or visit this link:
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The Cheshire Rotary Club supports local veterans, health services, fire departments, scholarships, and global projects like polio eradication.
Media Contact:Bob Davidson

rotarycheshire@gmail.com

Local Event: Cheshire Rotary Club – Live Comedy Show

Cheshire Rotary Club – Live Comedy Show

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter! The Rotary Club of Cheshire is proud to announce Cheshire’s Big Comedy Night, a...

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