Tammy DeFrancesco

New Haven County

Richard Kaufman

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Guilford

Connecticut

Alfred Branch

Madison

Rich Kirby

North Branford

Ellyn Santiago

Branford

East Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

Middlesex County

Clinton

Wallingford

Durham-Middlefield

Essex-Chester-Deep River

New Haven

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

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...

The Bird Nest Gallery & Salon Suites

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GUILFORD, CT — Join The Bird Nest Gallery &amp; Salon Suites, 25 Water Street, on Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m., for an afternoon celebrating the joyful work of beloved Connecticut artists Brendan Loughlin and Lisa Miceli.
Hosted by Bird Nest owner Steven Uccello, the event will feature the artists’ work, opportunities to meet and talk with them, wine and light refreshments, and a special auction of one original work by each artist.
Loughlin, whose colorful and unmistakable work has helped “Paint Guilford!” for decades, will be making a rare appearance. Miceli, a plein air artist and instructor, will showcase her expressive Connecticut landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and flowers, including work inspired by her friendship and artistic collaboration with Loughlin.
100% of proceeds will benefit the Guilford Food Bank, supporting local residents experiencing food insecurity.
Art. Wine. Friendship. Community. And a chance to give back.
Art, Wine &amp; Giving Featuring Brendan Loughlin &amp; Lisa Miceli Hosted by The Bird Nest Gallery &amp; Salon Suites 25 Water Street, Guilford, CT Sunday, October 4 • 11:00–2:00 p.m.
For more information, visit <a href="https://thebirdnestsalon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thebirdnestsalon.com</a> or call <a href="tel:(203)%20689-5745" target="_blank">(203) 689-5745</a>.

Local Event: 🌻 Sunflowers, Hope & Giving – The Joyful Art of Loughlin and Miceli 🌻

🌻 Sunflowers, Hope & Giving – The Joyful Art of...


GUILFORD, CT — Join The Bird Nest Gallery & Salon Suites, 25 Water Street, on Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m., for...

🌻 Sunflowers, Hope & Giving – The Joyful Art of Loughlin and Miceli 🌻

Car cruise sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 10657. Sunday October 4th 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Touch a fire truck, DJ, Toys for Tots, hamburgers, hot dogs, refreshments, badminton and corn hole

Local Event: Second Annual Car Cruise 

Second Annual Car Cruise 

Car cruise sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 10657. Sunday October 4th 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Touch a fire...

Blackstone Memorial Library

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This special performance is free and open to the public, presented by the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association and the Branford Musical Arts Society with generous funding from The Daro Foundation."Pianist and composer Arseniy Gusev was born in St. Petersburg in 1998 and has been studying music since the age of five. In 2015, he went to the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In 2017, he graduated with honors from the Specialized Music School of the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, and afterward&nbsp;studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2018, he moved to the US, in 2022, received his bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and in 2024, finished his master's program at the Yale School of Music as a composer. He now continues his studies at the Juilliard School as a pianist. Sergei Babayan, Keith Fitch, Chris Theofanidis, and David Lang are among his teachers. Gusev’s compositions present a colorful variety of styles and genres, some of which are solo, collaborative, symphonic, ballet, and opera.

He actively performs in the US and abroad, and has given solo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Russia, and Germany. His compositions are performed in Mariinsky Theater, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Dortmund, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and other major venues. He collaborated with such conductors as Arkady Steinluht, Dmitry Vasiliev, Robert Carter Austin, Alexander Titov, Ilya Derbilov, Mikhail Golikov, and Mikhail Mosenkov, and performed together with such musicians as Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, Olga Kaler, and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Arseniy participated in master classes of Garrick Ohlsson, Samuel Adler, Andrew Norman, Joan Tower, Dmitry Bashkirov, Grigory Gruzman, Jerome Rose, Alexander Mndoyants, Nina Lelchuk, and others.
Arseniy is a laureate of many prestigious competitions, such as the Dorothy McKenzie Artist Award, Cleveland Piano Virtu(al)oso Competition, Singapore International Piano Competition, Three Arts Piano Competition, Cleveland Composers Guild Contest, “Another Space” Composition Competition, International Gavrilin Competition, International Competition "Performer-Composer", and others. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Charles Ives Fellowship by American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Local Event: Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This...

Soundview Family YMCA

Kidsafe Youth Programs CT LLC- Give your child (ages 5-17) the skills and confidence to stay safe! Kidsafe's Youth Self-Defense and Safety Awareness Program focuses on self-discipline, confidence, coordination, fitness and practical youth self-defense skills in a positive, non-aggressive fun environment. New students excepted up to Oct 26th. Kidsafe offers a&nbsp;low cost, quality program.&nbsp;
For more information, please contact us by phone 203-446-1995
email-kidsafeyouthporgramsct@gmail.com 
Website-www.kidsafekaratect.com 
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"Instilling Confidence in Today's Youth for Tomorrow's Endeavors"!

Local Event: Youth Self-Defense & Safety Awareness

Youth Self-Defense & Safety Awareness

Kidsafe Youth Programs CT LLC- Give your child (ages 5-17) the skills and confidence to stay safe! Kidsafe's Youth Self-Defense...

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human Rights Commission
Dr. Gaylle Alberda, Professor Fairfield University
Barbara RichardsonCrouch, President of CT Registrar of Voters

Local Event: Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human...

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore invites the public to attend a nonpartisan debate with the candidates for the 12th State Senate District seat. Christine Cohen (D) and Lisa Deane (R) will discuss issues relevant to our everyday lives. Your suggested topics or questions may be sent to eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.BCTV&nbsp;will record the debate for rebroadcast via BCTV's Vimeo and the LWVES YouTube channel.

Local Event: 12th Senate Candidates' Debate

12th Senate Candidates' Debate

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore invites the public to attend a nonpartisan debate with the candidates for the 12th...

Madison Senior Center

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Come out, meet and connect with trusted local businesses and service providers!
Learn about the people and organizations providing services and resources throughout our community from:
Medical • Fitness &amp; Nutrition • Financial &amp; Insurance • Legal &amp; Estate Planning &amp; More
It’s a great opportunity to meet, ask questions and get to know the people you’re working with while discovering new local resources that may be helpful to you and your family.
PLUS: FREE ON-SITE FLU CLINIC Flu shots provided by a member of the Walgreens pharmacy team. Please bring your medical card/ID.
FREE TO ATTEND • ALL ARE WELCOME
MADISON HEALTH &amp; WELLNESS EXPO Wednesday, October 7 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Madison Senior Center | 29 Bradley Road

 Presented by the Madison Chamber of Commerce

Local Event: Health & Wellness Expo

Health & Wellness Expo

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Come out, meet and connect with trusted local businesses and service providers!
Learn about the people and...

Owenego Inn

Come join us for a night of fun on the waterfront and have some excellent food, drinks, and dancing at this historic landmark! Free attached parking lot. Band from 6:30-9:30pm.&nbsp; For more details:&nbsp;203-488-3809. https://www.owenego.com

Local Event: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford

Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the...

Come join us for a night of fun on the waterfront and have some excellent food, drinks, and dancing at this historic landmark!...

Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford

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

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

Canine Cancer Alliance  - A NonProfit 501c3

Join us &nbsp;for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.&nbsp; registration and details below. Thank you!&nbsp;

Local Event: " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

" Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

Join us  for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.  registration and details below. Thank...

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

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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,...

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