Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

To the bold, the hungry, and the cheese-obsessed: you are cordially invited to the court of the Nacho King of Connecticut, Alex P. Taylor, as he hosts a book talk as radical and cheesy as the recipes in his over-the-top guide to the full nacho experience, Totally Nachrageous. Being a generous and gracious king, Alex will provide a selection of nacho samplers for all of his adoring subjects who attend.

Local Event: Alex P. Taylor, "Totally Nachrageous"

Middlesex County

Middletown

Connecticut

Alex P. Taylor, "Totally Nachrageous"

To the bold, the hungry, and the cheese-obsessed: you are cordially invited to the court of the Nacho King of Connecticut, Alex...

Join us at the bookstore for a compelling and illuminating book talk with local genealogist and scholar John Mills as he discusses The Narrative of Primus, his exhaustively researched historical narrative that parts the veil of history to reveal the story of a West African slave in America and his descendants.

Local Event: John Mills, "The Narrative of Primus"

John Mills, "The Narrative of Primus"

Join us at the bookstore for a compelling and illuminating book talk with local genealogist and scholar John Mills as he...

For anyone interested in exploring ideas, asking questions, and digging into the thinking in our lives, this event is for you! The focus is on group discussion, with various formats possible. Some nights, we will discuss questions posed by participants. Other nights, we will read short passages from a philosophical text and discuss them. In all cases, no prep or philosophy background necessary. Join us!

Local Event: Philosophy Night

Philosophy Night

For anyone interested in exploring ideas, asking questions, and digging into the thinking in our lives, this event is for you!...

Bring your little ones to a fun and engaging story time! Perfect for kids who love stories, this free event is a great way to foster a love of reading while enjoying quality time together. Every week we feature a charming tale that’s sure to delight young readers and spark their imaginations.
This week's featured story is Officer Buckle and Gloria, with special guest readers Officer Bodell and Bear the Police Dog of the Middletown K9 Unit!

Local Event: K9 Story Time with Officer Bodell and Bear

K9 Story Time with Officer Bodell and Bear

Bring your little ones to a fun and engaging story time! Perfect for kids who love stories, this free event is a great way to...

Tijae Pelletier

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Durham-Middlefield

East Hampton-Portland

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Hartford County

Rocky Hill

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wallingford

Newington

Wethersfield

The Haddams-Killingworth

Glastonbury

St Francis of Assisi Church

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS (MHVC) seeks altos, tenors and basses to join them in preparing for their 36 annual holiday concert to be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026.&nbsp; The event will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland at 2pm.&nbsp; We are searching for enthusiastic men and women (over age 18) to expand our Vocal Chord family.&nbsp; No auditions or prior experience required and you do not have to be an employee of Middlesex Health.&nbsp; Deadline to join is Tuesday, September 8th.&nbsp; This is a community-focused group that has delighted audiences for 36 years with energetic concerts featuring a wide range of musical styles.&nbsp; Our 80 current members hail from Central and Southern CT and represent diverse backgrounds.&nbsp; What unites us is our shared love for singing.
If you want to enrich your life, make new friends and decrease stress, please consider joining our musical family.&nbsp; For more info, visit vocalchords20.org or call 860.347.2787.&nbsp; Visit us on YouTube or Facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

Local Event: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join...

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS (MHVC) seeks altos, tenors and basses to join them in preparing for their 36 annual holiday...

Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

St. George Church

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen &amp; Tonic, and Sister Funk Band. Enjoy delicious Italian favorites like fried dough and meatball subs, participate in a spaghetti eating contest or grape stomping competition, and explore the kids zone and bocce area. Admission is $5.00, with children 15 and under attending for free.

Local Event: Italian Festival 2026

Guilford

Italian Festival 2026

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen & Tonic, and...

Long Island Sound

The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul>
 <li>1st Place: $25,000</li>
 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
 <li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li>
</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
Official Registration Locations:
Connecticut
<ul>
 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
<ul>
 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

Local Event: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Fairfield County

Bridgeport

44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament...

The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29,...

44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.
At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
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Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Affordable Before & After School Care May Be...

Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000....

Affordable Before & After School Care May Be More Within Reach Than You Think!

Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.
At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
Kids&rsquo; Korner offers:
Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Affordable Before & After School Childcare May...

Affordable Before & After School Childcare May Be More Within Reach Than You Think!

Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.
At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
 Kids&rsquo; Korner offers:
Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex YMCA.
Enrollment is now open for the Y&rsquo;s Kindergarten Preparatory Academy (KPA), a transition program designed for children who are 4&frac12; years old and born between September 2021 and March 2022.
The program follows the same curriculum as the Middletown Public Schools KPA program, while offering smaller teacher-to-child ratios and more individualized attention. Through a supportive, engaging environment, children have opportunities to strengthen the social, emotional and developmental skills that can help them enter kindergarten ready to learn and thrive.
The YMCA&rsquo;s KPA offers full-day care from 7:15 a.m.&ndash;5:15 p.m., making the program a convenient option for working families as well.
Only 9 openings are currently available for fall enrollment as of 8/15. Spots may fill quickly. Act today! Submit your application now.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midymca.org/copy-of-preschool-general-info" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Your Application Now</a>
Families interested in learning more are encouraged to inquire soon. Visit midymca.org/preschool or contact Karyn Hurlbert, Preschool Director, at 860-344-6227 or <a href="mailto:khurlbert@midymca.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">khurlbert@midymca.org</a>.
Give your child the skills, confidence and support they need for their next big step!

YMCA Kindergarten Preparatory Academy Now...

Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex...

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Affordable Before & After School Childcare May Be More Within Reach Than You Think!

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