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Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange

With plans changing and new options entering Connecticut, it's easy to feel unsure. Jim Lambert breaks down the 2027 Aetna plans in plain language, no sales pitch, just the pros and cons so you can decide with confidence. Enrollment ends December 7th.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM 
Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Don't wait until the deadline. It makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events too.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Which Medicare plan should you choose for 2027?

Which Medicare plan should you choose for 2027?

With plans changing and new options entering Connecticut, it's easy to feel unsure. Jim Lambert breaks down the 2027 Aetna...

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...

Reservations are required. To reserve your spot please click on the QR CODE Or go to www.adcollegefunding.com
Please join us...

Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop

St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford

Join Jim Lambert to explore which Medicare plan makes more sense for you. Many of your friends already chose a Medicare Supplement, here's why. No networks to worry about, so you can see any doctor or hospital, including the best surgeon for your case. And no surprise maximum out of pocket, some Medicare Advantage plans set that number high enough to make you sick. Come find out if a Supplement could be the smarter choice.
Thurs, Oct 29 at 6:30 PM 
St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CTTues, Nov 3 at 6:30 PM. Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford 
Don't miss Jim's other Medicare events, we offer a variety of live workshops and locations as well as webinars and 1 on 1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.<a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B12038784598" class="gv-tel-link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" title="Call +1 203-878-4598 via Google Voice"></a>
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Is it better to get a Medicare Supplement or a Medicare Advantage?

Is it better to get a Medicare Supplement or a...

Join Jim Lambert to explore which Medicare plan makes more sense for you. Many of your friends already chose a Medicare...

Is it better to get a Medicare Supplement or a Medicare Advantage?

Twisted Vine Restaurant

Join us for a fun &amp; spooky evening of dining and ghost hunting! Our Paranormal Dinner &amp; Ghost Tour is the perfect Halloween Eve event for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. This event will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM. 
We will start the evening with a delicious buffet dinner at Twisted Vine Restaurant, the former Birmingham National Bank, circa 1892, located at 285 Main Street in Derby, CT.
The buffet dinner will include a Garden Salad, Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Francaise, Roasted Potatoes &amp; Cookies for dessert. Plan to arrive, starting at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for dinner. Cash bar during the event.
After dinner, we will embark on a guided ghost tour through the different levels of the building, where you will hear exciting tales of paranormal activity and even have the chance to capture some ghostly sightings on camera.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-eve-paranormal-dinner-and-ghost-tour-friday-october-30-2026-tickets-2003511860909?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TICKETS!</a>
Please feel free to call the restaurant at 203-734-2462 for additional information.

Local Event: Halloween Eve Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Tour

Halloween Eve Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Tour

Join us for a fun & spooky evening of dining and ghost hunting! Our Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Tour is the perfect Halloween Eve...

First United Church of Christ

Get ready for a hauntingly fun evening of music at First Church! Join us in the sanctuary for our Halloween concert, featuring a dramatic mix of organ music, guest vocalists, and spooky favorites from the worlds of musical theater, film, and beyond.
The evening will feature guest artists soprano Diane Phelan, tenor Brenten Megee and organist John Abdenour, along with our First Church Chamber Singers, Adult Choir, and other musical surprises.
The concert represents a homecoming for two of our guest artists. Diane Phelan is a Milford native who starred in musical productions at West Shore Middle School and Sacred Heart Academy before going on to star in several Broadway productions, most recently as Cinderella in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods.
John Abdenour, a renowned organist, choral conductor and composer, spent the 1990s here in Milford as Music Minister at First United Church of Christ.
The program will include music from The Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wicked, and other Halloween favorites, along with dramatic organ selections and a touch of spooky atmosphere. Expect everything from beautiful and mysterious to theatrical, playful, and just a bit eerie!
Of course, dressing up is&nbsp;encouraged! Whether you come in costume, or just to enjoy the music, we hope you'll join us!Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for Seniors and children under 12. More info: <a href="https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZZC8/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">secure.myvanco.com/L-ZZC8/home</a>

Local Event: An Evening at the Haunted Manor

An Evening at the Haunted Manor

Get ready for a hauntingly fun evening of music at First Church! Join us in the sanctuary for our Halloween concert, featuring...

Join us at the Soundview Beer Works Tap room on 10/31 for a night of scary fun.&nbsp; Costume contest with prizes for the scariest, funniest, most creative, and best group costume.&nbsp; Bobby Morrill will be performing from 5 to 8 PM.&nbsp; Call out the song and he will play it, as he knows over 700 songs.&nbsp; Then, from 8 till close join us for a speial Holiday edition of Scary-oke.&nbsp; It's like regular karaoke, but on Halloween.&nbsp; So it's better.&nbsp; Inca's Plancha food truck will be serving food from 5:30 till 8:30.&nbsp;

Local Event: Soundview Beer Works Halloween Spooktacular

Woodmont

Soundview Beer Works Halloween Spooktacular

Join us at the Soundview Beer Works Tap room on 10/31 for a night of scary fun.  Costume contest with prizes for the scariest,...

Milford Senior Citizen Center

New to us, but not new to Medicare. Devoted Health is already established in states across the country, and now it's expanding into Connecticut. With plans being terminated, this is the moment to see what's changed for 2027. Don't be like the ostrich with its head in the sand, come check it out. Join Jim Lambert to explore if this plan might be right for you. He'll cover the pros and cons, just like he does on all your options.
Wed, Nov 4 at 6:30 PM, Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u 
Thurs, Nov 5 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 
Tues, Nov 10 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange 
Mon, Noon, Nov 16 at 6:00 PM, Milford Senior Center, 7 Jepson Dr, Milford ( limited seating, RSVP)
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com to for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598 to RSVP.<a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B12038784598" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" title="Call +1 203-878-4598 via Google Voice"></a>
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: A new Medicare plan option has landed in Connecticut. Four ways to learn more.

A new Medicare plan option has landed in...

New to us, but not new to Medicare. Devoted Health is already established in states across the country, and now it's expanding...

A new Medicare plan option has landed in Connecticut. Four ways to learn more.

The Klein Memorial Auditorium

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This December, Grammy-winning musician Eileen Ivers brings holiday cheer to the Klein Auditorium. For years, Eileen and the band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and of course, foot stomping and hollerin’ roots music. Eileen and the ensemble’s plethora of instruments and voices invite listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit and joy of the season. Official tickets: $40.50-$75.50 at theklein.org

Local Event: Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas

Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This December, Grammy-winning musician Eileen Ivers brings holiday cheer to the Klein...

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