Tony Amante 

Fairfield County

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stratford

Connecticut

Alfred Branch

Bridgeport

New Haven County

Chris Rhatigan 

Milford

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

Orange

Fairfield

Shelton-Derby

West Haven

Hayleigh Evans

Monroe

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Weston-Redding-Easton

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

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Milford Public Library

On Saturday, August 29 the Friends of the Milford Library will host a new fundraising event: Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library!
Think the library is just for quiet reading? Think again! We are turning the bookshelves into a mini-golf course for one spectacular day and night. Whether you are bringing the family or looking for a unique night out, we have a tee time for you.
Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library turns the Milford Public Library into the best 18-hole golf course with fun, unique and challenging obstacles. Provided by Mini-Golf To Go, Brookfield, CT, it is safe, fun, and expertly crafted for all ages! 
Daytime: Fun for All Ages 
Bring the whole crew for a round of mini golf.
<ul><li>Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm, last tee time 3pm, play until 4pm 
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult</li><li>Who: Everyone! Kids, teens, adults, and seniors.</li><li>Bonus: Complimentary snack included.</li><li>What: Putters and balls provided for all sizes.</li><li>Extra: A selection of raffle prizes, 5 tickets for just $5</li><li>Cost: $8 per person</li></ul>






Nighttime: Adult 21+ 
Experience the library in the evening with an exclusive, grown-up twist.
<ul><li>Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm, last tee time 9pm, play until 10pm</li><li>Who: Adults 21+</li><li>Bonus: Sandwiches from Harbor Eats Sandwich Shop, an assortment of snacks, a $5 cash bar with a selection of beer and wine courtesy of The Crushed Grape.</li><li>Challenge: Hole-In-One 50/50 Challenge.</li><li>Extra: A selection of raffle prizes, 5 tickets for just $5</li><li>Cost: $30 per person.</li></ul>






Your ticket purchase helps the Friends of the Milford Library fund great library programs for everyone!
To purchase tickets:
<ul><li>Online, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mini-golf-in-the-stacks-ticket-sales-2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mini Golf in the Stacks Tickets</a></li><li>In-person, visit the Milford Public Library’s adult circulation desk (cash or check payable to FOML).</li></ul>

Thank you to our Sponsors: Champion: The Milford Bank, Coastal Bridge Advisors
Eagle: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Stonebridge Restaurant, Barrett Outdoor Communications Inc, Carriage Green at Milford,&nbsp;Milford Elks Lodge #1589
Birdie: Shoreline Dental Care, Roberts Service Center, Wild Women Coffee, Dockside Brewery LLC
Special Thanks: The Crushed Grape, Harbor Eats
The Friends of the Milford Library is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization. All proceeds raised by the Friends are used to fund Milford Public Library programs, museum passes, summer reading, and expenses not covered by the Milford city budget.&nbsp;Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milfordct.us/573/Friends-of-the-Milford-Library" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Milford Friends Webpage</a> for more information about the organization. For questions, email partyinstacks.milfordlib@gmail.com.

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