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Dolls, Toys & Teddy Bears: Playthings of Yesteryear
Nov. 7 – Jan 10, 2010
The Museum’s fall exhibition pays homage to the toys of our parents and grandparents, featuring dolls, toys and teddy bears dating from the late 1800s through the 1950s. The exhibition is curated by Deborah Fratino of Westport, who has reached into numerous private collections to present an exceptional array of the finest toys. Additionally, several of the Museum’s pedal cars will also be featured, together with automobile toys from the 1930s and 1940s. The exhibition will set the mood for the holiday season, which traditionally is when most toys are purchased and given. Is your favorite among those on display? Come find out! Members: Free / Non-Members: Free with gate admission. For more information, call 203.322.1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org, or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 8. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 203.322.1646. Contact: info@stamfordmuseum.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 – Sunday, January 10, 2010.
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT. 06903.
Saturday Retreat on Mindfulness and Self-Care for Women with Cheryl Jones-Reardon
In this retreat women will learn how to reduce their stress level and feel more energized. The retreat will include meditation, prayer, gentle movement, journaling and group discussion. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Jones-Reardon holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Connecticut and a Certificate in Spirituality from St. Joseph College. $60 includes lunch.
Price - Low: $60. Price - High: $60. Ticket Phone: 860-521-0440. Ticket Web Link: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Contact: Brandon Nappi.
Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd. West Hartford.
Visions of Gingerbread: The Sweetest Architects.
Visions of Gingerbread: The Sweetest Architects.
Nov. 7 – Dec. 20
Join us for the first annual display of unique and amazing gingerbread creations constructed by area chefs! These sweet treats can be yours to take home, as they will be put up on the silent auction block, with proceeds going to the Museum’s educational programs. These creative confections, completely consist of edible materials. Visitors may vote for “Fan Favorite” through paper ballot or online poll. Silent auction closes on Dec. 20. Members: Free / Non-Members: Free with gate admission. For more information, call 203.322.1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org, or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 8. Ticket Phone: 203.322.1646. Contact: info@stamfordmuseum.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 – Sunday, December 20, 2009.
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT. 06903.
Indoor Century Ride for the Cure
Proceeds go to Lance Armstrong Foundation
Ride Distance choices
-2 hours
-3 hour 1/2 Century
-6 hour Full Century.
Ticket Phone: 860-669-9456. Contact: Tracy DesJardins.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
141 West Main Street
Clinton, CT.
Fall Hikes: Early Birds
Nov. 7, 7:30 am & 9 am
Join us for some prime bird watching during their most active time. See if you can spot chickadees, cardinals, and even woodpeckers! Limit to 25 people per hike. First come, first served. Members: Free / Non-Members: Free with gate admission. For more information, call 203.322.1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org, or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 8. Age Range: All Ages. Gender: Coed. Ticket Phone: 203.322.1646. Contact: info@stamfordmuseum.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR /SILENT AUCTION
This year’s Holiday Fair is going to be full of surprises for everyone.
The main hall will be filled with new and old favorites including: the green house, a book shelf & assorted handcrafted items made by church members. Also, local vendors will display their crafts in our classrooms with products including Avon, Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite Candles, Discovery Toys, and many more. The Branford Police & Branford Fire Departments will both be present with special items and demonstrations for your family safety, including, the “Smoke House” weather permitting.
Food? Share breakfast and lunch with us! Tea & Scones (simply delicious from 8 am until 10 am. Lunch offers you hot and cold beverages, hot dogs, soup & chili. Stop by the Bake Shoppe to take home goodies that include: Breads, Brownies, Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Sugar Free items and more.
Silent Auction your thing? This one is just waiting for you! A huge selection of items for all ages!! Assorted Gift Certificates & Services…
Contact: Rosemary--203-589-1620 or Church- 203-488-0549.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The United Methodist Church
811 East Main Street, Branford.
For more info visit www.gbgm-umc.org. City Farmers' Market Wooster Square
A fun-filled market with fresh, local goods (fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, jam, meat, soap and more!) and live music! We are WIC certified and accept Food Stamps.
Contact: 203-773-3736 or markets@cityseed.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russo Park - DePalma Ct. between Chapel St. and Wooster St.
Fair Earth Bazaar
New England's largest Fair Trade marketplace, the 4th Annual Fair Earth Bazaar, will be held November 6-8, 2009, at Mercy Center in Madison, offering thousands of unique, beautiful and reasonably priced items--jewelry, accessories, baskets, clothing, home goods, food and much more.
Handcrafted by artisans in dozens of developing nations in Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, all items will be Fair Trade, ensuring that workers enjoy fair wages and fair working conditions.
Fair Trade efforts around the world link more than a million small-scale farmers and artisans with access to global markets, thereby empowering them to financially support their families and create thriving local communities. An estimated two-thirds of Fair Trade artisans are women, often the sole wage earners for their families.
Come and shop the world at Mercy Center.
Hours for the Fair Earth Bazaar are Special Preview Night - Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm (Admission $…
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Krista May.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mercy Center at Madison
167 Neck Road
Madison, CT 06443.
FOOD DRIVE by Naugatuck Fire Fighters Local 1219
All proceeds benefit the Ecumenical Food Bank of Naugatuck. We ask for unexpired non perishable foods.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Naugatuck Town Green corners of Meadow Street and Division Street.
FREE Kidney Screening
Call National Kidney Foundation at 1-800-441-1280 for more information or to reserve a time.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
West Village, YMCA
52 Howe St.
New Haven, CT.
PET PHOTO'S WITH SANTA
Summary: The 5x7 photos are $12-. Packages and holiday cards are also available. Cash and checks will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Shelton Animal Shelter. All pets must be leashed.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
WAL*MART
465 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE
SHELTON, CT.
St. Jerome Craft Fair
Free Admission Kitchen Menu Raffle
Crafts include jewelry,knitted items polish pottery and lots more!!! Craft fair in church hall rear entrance.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
1010 Slater Road
New Britain,Ct.
2nd Annual Walk & Roll
Price - Low: $35. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 860-343-5500. Ticket Web Link: http://www.theconnectioninc.org/index_2.html. Contact: Jack Pipkin.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Poquonnock Plains Park, Groton, CT.
For more info visit www.theconnectioninc.org. Exhibit at the Silas Deane House portrays Holiday Festivities in Colonial America from November 7 to 29
Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open the day after Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last full-hour tour takes place at 3 p.m.
Three-house tours cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 60, AAA members and those active in the military and $4 for students and children ages 5 to 18. $20 per family (two adults and children).
Ticket Phone: 860-529-0612. Ticket Web Link: http://www.webb-deane-stevens.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM.
211 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109.
Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. Food Drive
Collecting donations for the Southbury Food Bank, in recognition of Governor M. Jodi Rell's declaration of Connecticut's Day of Caring and Compassion. Items needed: Large cans of juices, coffee, canned meats and tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice mixes, children’s canned pasta (like Spaghettios), hot chocolate, Jello or pudding mixes, jelly, salad dressing, syrup, ketchup, mustard and mayo. Additionally, for the upcoming holiday baskets they need a substantial quantity of stuffing and chicken or turkey gravy and they can also use paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo and toothpaste.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Southbury Volunteer Fire Dept
461 Main St South
Southbury CT 06488.
Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair
Crafts, Jewelry, Baked Goods. Refreshments will be available.
Contact: Jeanne LaPrade 203-753-5230.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Shrine of Saint Anne
515 South Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06706.
Non-Perishable Food Drive
The Jewett City Fire Department will be collecting food/gift card donations all day on November 7,2009. Please show your support for you neighbors in need by donating a non-perishable food item.All donations will go to the local food bank.
Price - Low: 0.00.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Griswold Town Hall
28 Main St
Jewett City,Ct.06351.
Recorder Society of Connecticut meeting
The Recorder Society of Connecticut meets the first Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a pro, play for fun, haven’t played since grade school or are interested in learning to play the recorder.
Price - Low: 15. Price - High: 15. Contact: Jo Ann Flaum.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Walnut Hill Community Church - 2nd floor
156 Walnut Hill Rd.
Bethel, CT.
The POSH Sale
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Costume & Textile Society - The POSH Sale - Resale of designer and high quality suits, dresses, casual and evening wear, jewelry and accessories, menswear, vintage items, linens and more. Designers include, Armani, Anne Klein, Escada, St. John and more. At our new off-site location: THE DESIGN CENTER, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Free Admission and Parking. All proceeds benefit the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
Contact: Beverly Pierz.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Design Center
1429 Park Street
Hartford, CT 06106.
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum To offer Thanksgiving Tours throughout November Exhibit at the Silas Deane House portrays Holiday Festivities in Colonial America from November 7 to 29
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sun 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum will be open the day after Thanksgiving from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Phone: 860-529-0612. Ticket Web Link: www.webb-deane-stevens.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – Sunday, November 29, 2009, 4:00 PM.
211 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT.
St. Francis Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
397 Ferry Street, New Haven,CT. 06513.
America Recycles Day
Come to the Zoo and learn fun and fascinating environmental facts about recycling. Best of all - let the Zoo help you put your old things to good re-use. Get $1 off admission if you bring something to recycle, limit one discounted admission per person. The following items will be accepted:
Nike Reuse-a-shoe – donate your old sneakers to be made into flooring for sports courts
Crocs Soles United – donate your old Crocs shoes to be refurbished and sent to impoverished nations
Eco-cell – donate your old cell phones to be recycled or refurbished
Techno Trash Can – Donate all things techno-digital, including computer disks, CDs, Zip disks, DVDs, VHS tapes, Beta tapes, game cartridges, hard drives, zip drives, pagers, PDAs, MP3s, iPods, digital cameras, and handheld games. Techno Trash Can is sponsored by greendisks, providing certified assurance that private or proprietary data will be systematically destroyed. They make sure your computer is recycled and your data isn’t.
Price - Low: $0.00. Price - High: $11.00. Ticket Phone: (203) 394-6565. Ticket Web Link: www.beardsleyzoo.org. Contact: Jessica Summers.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610.
The 39 Steps
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have...(mystery chords!) Alfred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's most intriguing, most thrilling, most riotous, most UNMISSABLE comedy smash! The mind-blowing cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. WINNER! 2 TONY AWARDS® ! HILARIOUS FUN FOR THEATRE-LOVERS OF ALL AGES!
Price - Low: $15.00. Price - High: $56.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 203-562-5666. Ticket Web Link: http://www.capa.com/newhaven/events/event.php?e=159#showtimes.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Shubert Theatre
247 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510.
For more info visit www.capa.com. The Alphaholics Non-Anonymous Nude Figure Art Addicts and Still Life Support Group
The Alphaholics Non-Anonymous Nude Figure Art Addicts and Still Life Support Group is a bi-weekly, 3 hour nude figure study workshop for Artists and Illustrators ONLY.
This workshop will be holding a wide variety of different art challenges for artists and illustrators who choose to attend, while offering a wide selection of prizes to the best artists in the room which will include the collectible swords our model will be posing with, high quality nude photography and art reference books and a selection of alcoholic, "adult-only" beverages from the bar.
Tickets are only $15 via our website, www.alphaholism.blogspot.com and $20 at the door on the day of the event.
Price - Low: $15.00. Price - High: $20.00. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (203) 767-2655. Ticket Web Link: http://www.alphaholism.blogspot.com.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Metric Bar and Grill, 39 Cannon Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
For more info visit www.alphaholism.blogspot.com. TASTE OF POLAND DINNER
Taste of Poland Dinner
our 17th Year
you Get 3 pierogi, 3 Potato Pancakes, 1 Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Dessert and Coffee.
Price - Low: 10.00. Price - High: 12.00. Ticket Phone: 203-881-2027. Contact: Teresa Kregling.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Seymour Congregational Church
Broad Street
Seymour, CT 06483.
Tree of Life Concert
Israeli classical pianist Yael Kareth, with Enas Massalha, Palestinian operatic soprano. Also Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) performing traditional pieces. Reception with Middle Eastern food.
Price - Low: $0. Price - High: $20. Ticket Phone: 860-434-8686. Ticket Web Link: www.fccol.org. Contact: Office.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 5:30 PM.
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd. Old Lyme CT.
Ansonia Little League Movie Night
Fundraiser for Ansonia Little League - playing "The Sand Lot". Tickets at the door $2 - under age 2 free. Snacks, Popcorn and Beverages will be available for purchase. Come support Ansonia Little League and have a great night out with the family!!
Directed By: Ansonia Little League Parents Association.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Church of the Assumption, S. Cliff Street, Ansonia.
Grape Havest Grand Buffet & Polka Dance
Music by Polka Quads of PA, Buffet 6:30pm
Roast Pork,Baked Chicken,Rice,Stuffed Cabbage, Cabbage & Noodles, Vegetables, Tossed Salad,Bread/Butter, Dessert,Coffee & tea,Wine & Beer available or BYOB.
Price - Low: $25.00. Price - High: $30.00. Ticket Phone: 203-371-0580. Contact: Lou Rednak.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Holy Cross Church Hall
750 Tahmore Dr across from Lake Mohegan
Fairfield, CT 06824.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
Stamford Hospital's Dream Ball
A night of stars will shine at this year’s Stamford Hospital’s Dream Ball, a benefit for the hospital’s regional programs and services. Taking the stage as the event’s Honored Guest will be America’s most honored news anchor Brian Williams of “NBC Nightly News.”
The annual fundraiser will also feature an evening of entertainment, silent auctions, cocktails, gourmet cuisine, and dancing. Patrons will have the chance to bid on a wide variety of silent auction items as well as purchase items from this year’s Giving Tree.
The Dream Ball will take place at the Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court in Stamford on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Attire will be suitable for a supper club; black tie will be optional.
Dreamer tickets cost $350 per person with a special Junior ticket rate of $250 for individuals 35 years or under. Groups can sponsor a table at sponsorship levels ranging from $5,000 – $25,000.
RSVP by October 17 at (203) 276-5920 or fpessin@stamhealth.org. For more…
Price - Low: $250. Price - High: $350. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (203) 276-5920. Contact: Fern Pessin.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 PM – Sunday, November 8, 2009, 12:00 AM.
Tully Health Center
32 Strawberry Hill Court
Stamford, CT.
Comedy Night
Proceeds to Benefit Elk's National Foundation which provides services for Veterans and Children.
Price - Low: 25.00. Price - High: 25.00. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 860-638-7788. Contact: Jill St.Onge.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Middletown Elks Lodge
44 Maynard St.
Middletown, Ct. 06457.
Elks Lodge 771 Comedy Nite
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th
Doors open @ 6:30pm, Show starts @ 8pm
Headliner – RC Smith
Currently the warm-up comic
for "The Rachael Ray Show”
has also done TV’S
“The Colbert Report”
“The Tony Danza Show” &
“Who Wants to be a
Millionaire”
Featured Act – Bill Keller
Bill is a writer for The
Tonight Show and the Late
Show with David Letterman.
3rd act to be announced soon
Finger Food Buffet and Cash
Bar Available
Proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation
For information call lodge at 346-9771 or
Jill St.Onge at 638-7788
Tickets available @ the Bar $25pp.
Price - Low: $25. Price - High: $25. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 860-638-7788. Contact: Jill St. Onge.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
44 Maynard Street
Middletown, CT 06457.
Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson II
Category: Boxing.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00 PM.
XL Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103.
For more info visit www.xlcenter.com. Costume Party to Benefit Boys & Girls Club LNV
F.W. Serra, Inc. is proud to sponsor it's 1sr Annual Costume Party to benefit the Boys & Girls Club LNV. Buffet Dinner, DJ & Dancing, Raffle, Best Costume Prize. Cash Bar. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Checks payable to F.W. Serra, Inc. 112 Huntington St. Shelton, CT 06484.
Price - Low: $35. Price - High: $40. Ticket Phone: 203-926-0001. Ticket Web Link: http://www.bgc-lnv.org/index.php?page=fw-serra-autumn-costume-party. Contact: Lisa, Mary or Carol.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
John J. Sullivan's, 557 Wakelee Ave. Ansonia, CT.
For more info visit www.bgc-lnv.org. Juanita Temple #169 Annual Daughter's Ball
Price - Low: $20.00. Price - High: $20.00. Ticket Phone: 203-692-5261. Contact: Katrina.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:00 PM – Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 AM.
Teamster's Hall
150 Garfield Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615.
The 39 Steps
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have...(mystery chords!) Alfred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's most intriguing, most thrilling, most riotous, most UNMISSABLE comedy smash! The mind-blowing cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. WINNER! 2 TONY AWARDS® ! HILARIOUS FUN FOR THEATRE-LOVERS OF ALL AGES!
Price - Low: $15.00. Price - High: $56.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 203-562-5666. Ticket Web Link: http://www.capa.com/newhaven/events/event.php?e=159#showtimes.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM.
Shubert Theatre
247 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510.
For more info visit www.capa.com. Holiday Fair
There will be baked goods, crafts, books nearly new items, raffle and Chinese auction. Lunch will be served. Come and enjoy good food and fun for all ages.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 PM.
Oxford United Church of Christ, Congregational
3 Academy Rd.
Oxford, Ct. 06478.
Sports Memorabilia Card Show
Tickets just 99 cents for adults, children under 13 are free! Gift raffle--all proceeds benefit East Catholic High School athletes.
Contact: 860-803-0810.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
East Catholic High School
Manchester, CT.
Stuff A Truck
Please bring non-perishable food itmes and help fill needs at the local food pantries.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Noodle's Restaurant
Robert's Shopping Plaza
Old Toll Road
North Madison, CT.
ZUMBA for Diabetes
ZUMBA-Thon to benefit the American Diabetes Association
Middletown, CT: October 28, 2009 – November is American Diabetes Month®—a time to
shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such
as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.
As part of American Diabetes Month, we ask you to join the American Diabetes Association in launching a national movement to Stop Diabetes—help us confront it, fight it, and most importantly, stop it.
To compliment this effort, American Diabetes Association Volunteer Donna Neaton of Waterford is planning a ZUMBA-Thon…2 hours of Latin inspired dance for fitness… on Sunday, November 8th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, at the Lyme Shores Tennis Center in East Lyme. Registration begins at 8:00.
Registration fee is $20 at the door, and $15 in advance. All proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association in Connecticut.
Donna Neaton is a certified ZUMBA instructor, and has been teaching ZUMBA for m…
Price - Low: $15. Price - High: $20. Ticket Phone: 203-639-0385, ext. 3536. Contact: Donna Neaton.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lyme Shores Tennis Center in East Lyme. Registration begins at 8:00.
Registration fee is $20 at the door, and $15 in advance. All proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association in Connecticut.
arthritis foundation fundraising walk
local branford high school student who has suffered with JRA since she was three is holding this walk as her senior high school project to raise money and awareness about JRA.
Contact: bernadette daniele.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
hammer field prospect street branford, ct.
For more info visit www.kintera.org. Cromwell Record Riot
Shop for LP's, 45's, Cd's, DVD's, Books and more. Go to Recordriots.com for more info.
Price - Low: 3.00. Contact: John Bastone @ 914 948-2674.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
100 Berlin Rd
Cromwell Ct 06416.
Book signing for "Tails of Sweetbrier" a true story
"Tails of Sweetbrier" is an inspirational children's story written by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne and illustrated by Holly Humphrys-Bajaj.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Lion Hill Farm Horse Show (formerly Sweetbrier)
1020 Sport Hill Rd.
Easton, CT 06612.
Charity Bikeride by the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
On Sunday, November 8, 2009, the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa will host a Charity Bike Ride to be led by Professional Cyclist Jeremy Powers. Powers, a native of Niantic, is currently the number one ranked cyclo-cross rider in the United States and is ranked 13th in the world.
He races for the Cannondale-CyclocrossWorld.com Team, as well as the Jelly Belly® Professional Cycling Team. Net proceeds from the bike ride will go to the Helmet Awareness and Bicycle Safety Organization (HABS).
Participants of the 25-mile ride will depart from Mystic Marriott, located at 625 North Road in Groton, CT, at 10:00am and will enjoy a scenic route through Groton Long Point and historic Mystic. Local residents can register in advance by calling the Mystic Marriott at (860)326-0328, or between the hours of 7:30am to 9:30am on Sunday, November 8 at the hotel. A $20 fee will be collected at the time of the registration and riders will receive a T-shirt and welcome bag, including Jelly Belly® jelly beans.
Myst…
Ticket Phone: (860) 326-0328.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Groton, CT.
For more info visit www.marriott.com. Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. From Human Doing to Human Being: Introduction to Centering Prayer
Sr. Carolyn Severino, certified teacher of Centering Prayer, will introduce the discipline of centering prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words and images. The day will include formal teaching, centering prayer practice, free time, and more.
Event Type: Class/Instructional. Contact Email: holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org. Contact Phone: 860-521-0440/ 860-521-1929 (fax).
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
303 Tunxis Rd.
West Hartford CT 06107.
For more info visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Turkey Shoot
$1/shot - Closest to the center of the target wins a frozen turkey.
Price - Low: $1. Age Range: All Ages. Gender: Coed.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Rocky Hill CT near Ferry Landing.
Fair Earth Bazaar
New England's largest Fair Trade marketplace, the 4th Annual Fair Earth Bazaar, will be held November 6-8, 2009, at Mercy Center in Madison, offering thousands of unique, beautiful and reasonably priced items--jewelry, accessories, baskets, clothing, home goods, food and much more.
Handcrafted by artisans in dozens of developing nations in Africa, the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, all items will be Fair Trade, ensuring that workers enjoy fair wages and fair working conditions.
Fair Trade efforts around the world link more than a million small-scale farmers and artisans with access to global markets, thereby empowering them to financially support their families and create thriving local communities. An estimated two-thirds of Fair Trade artisans are women, often the sole wage earners for their families.
Come and shop the world at Mercy Center.
Hours for the Fair Earth Bazaar are Special Preview Night - Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm (Admission $…
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Krista May.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Mercy Center at Madison
167 Neck Road
Madison, CT 06443.
America Recycles Day
Come to the Zoo and learn fun and fascinating environmental facts about recycling. Best of all - let the Zoo help you put your old things to good re-use. Get $1 off admission if you bring something to recycle, limit one discounted admission per person. The following items will be accepted:
Nike Reuse-a-shoe – donate your old sneakers to be made into flooring for sports courts
Crocs Soles United – donate your old Crocs shoes to be refurbished and sent to impoverished nations
Eco-cell – donate your old cell phones to be recycled or refurbished
Techno Trash Can – Donate all things techno-digital, including computer disks, CDs, Zip disks, DVDs, VHS tapes, Beta tapes, game cartridges, hard drives, zip drives, pagers, PDAs, MP3s, iPods, digital cameras, and handheld games. Techno Trash Can is sponsored by greendisks, providing certified assurance that private or proprietary data will be systematically destroyed. They make sure your computer is recycled and your data isn’t.
Price - Low: $0.00. Price - High: $11.00. Ticket Phone: (203) 394-6565. Ticket Web Link: www.beardsleyzoo.org. Contact: Jessica Summers.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610.
Hula Hoop Fitness
Hula Hoop Fitness: Elmwood Community Center has been joining Dr. Oz, Michelle Obama and many TV morning shows in getting the word out about hula-hooping as a popular way to get in shape. ECC will be offering hula hoop workshops from Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 for all ages. A special Family Day will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8. The workshops are led by Betty Shurin, a four-time Guinness Book World Record Holder for speed and distance in hoop running. Proceeds from these workshops will benefit the West Hartford Leisure Services Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Elmwood Community Center at 561-8160.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 12:00 PM.
Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Ave.
West Hartford CT 06110.
2009 Connecticut Veterans Day Parade
Statewide parade is one of the largest salutes to veterans in the entire U.S. -- more than 4,000 marchers -- this 10th anniversary parade honors the dedication and sacrifices of servicemen and women from all U.S. conflicts, and offers the State’s residents the opportunity to express their thanks in a meaningful way.
Features more than 25 marching bands, including UConn, Central Connecticut State University, and high school and middle schools, pipe & drum and fife & drum corps from all over the state. Special parade features include fly-overs by military aircraft, tolling of church bells and Moment of Silence when the parade pauses to remember veterans who died while serving their country.
Variety of food and beverage and merchandise vendors available.
Many Downtown Hartford parking garages and surface lots will offer discounted parking on parade day.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: 860-986-7254.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
The Art of Giving Art Show
The Valley Arts Council (VAC) and Valley Philanthropy Council (VPC) will collaborate for a second year to present the “Art of Giving” juried art show. The show opening is free and open to the public. The art will remain on display through December 5th. 30% of the procceds from sales of art work by children and adults will be donated for philanthropic causes in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Jill Nichols at (203) 925-4981, ext 305.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT.
Taste of Celiac
Come join us for our annual Taste of Celiac where we will have multiple vendors on-site, sampling and selling their products. Please note that some items for sale require refrigeration, so plan accordingly. No RSVP required. Just show up ready to sample some excellent gluten free items!
Price - Low: $2. Price - High: $4.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ST. Paul's Episcopal Church
65 Main Street
Wallingford, CT.
Planetarium Show: The Longest Eclipse
Join us on the second Sunday of every month at 3 pm for our public planetarium show. Something unusual takes place every 27 years in the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. This show will explain the latest theories on the star Epsilon Aurigae which is anticipated to begin an eclipse in December that will continue for two years. Members: Free / Non-Members: $3 Adults, $2 Children (5-17) no children under 5 years of age, please. For more information, call 203.322.1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org, or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
Ticket Phone: 203.322.1646. Contact: info@stamfordmuseum.org.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT. 06903.
Three Sound Sensations: Fall Music Concert
The Worthington Trio partners with Holy Family's Chamber and Handbell choirs in a program including Brahms, Mozart and John Williams. Reception follows.
Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $18. Ticket Phone: 860-521-0440. Ticket Web Link: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Contact: Retreat Office.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd. West Hartford, CT 06107.
"A Musical Salute to Our Veterans"
Concert is free and open to the public!
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Milford City Hall
110 River Street
Milford, CT 06460.
One Community--One Voice, A Capella Concert
Proceeds benefit Neighbor-To-Neighbor LifeLine, a collaboration of United Way and The Jewish Federation to meet immediate emergency needs in Greater New Haven to help the growing number of families and individuals who find themselves facing food and housing insecurity in this economic downturn.
Price - Low: $5. Price - High: $15. Contact: Cecily Jones.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Battell Chapel
Yale University
300 College Street
New Haven, CT 06520.
For more info visit www.uwgnh.org. Simply Mozart
Featured Works: Requiem in d minor K.626, Ave Verum Corpus, Laudate Dominum from the Vespers, Regina Caeli
David Marc-Finley, conductor
3:15 Pre-Concert seminar and lecture on the life of Mozart and his Requiem KV 626 presented by Dr. Vincent P. de Luise
$20 Free Will Offering.
Ticket Phone: 203-756-4439. Contact: Sister Monica Navalta.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 4:00 PM.
The Shrine of Saint Anne
515 South Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06706.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
The Luther College Ensemble
A classical performance with flute, clarinet, and oboe.
Free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The United Methodist Church in Black River Falls.
Connecticut College Chamber Choir Fall Concert
Paul Althouse, director.
Price - Low: $3.00. Price - High: $5.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 860-439-2720. Ticket Web Link: www.connecticutcollege.edu. Contact: Connecticut College Music Department.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London.
FREE Kindermusik Class
Have you been curious about Kindermusik? See for yourself why 99% of Kindermusik families would recommend our program to other families.
Price - Low: 0. Contact: kmusikbythesea@comcast.net.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:05 AM.
Blend for Kids
1120 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405.
Mom & Tot Yoga with Shaun English @ Fresh Yoga!
This class is for Tots up to Five years old. It includes yoga taught to the moms for shoulder relief, abdominal strengthening and an all-over body stretch. It is an opportunity to share yoga with other moms without getting a babysitter.
This class will be an all level class taught in a room full of toddlers. Thus, there is bound to a bit of chaos at times, so we learn to use this as practice to staying present, moving and breathing in a way that is useful to us while literally dealing with the chaos of being a mom of a curious toddler!
Bring a favorite toy that can be shared to keep busy tots happy.
Pre-registration required. There is a class size limit.
To sign up & pay with credit card go to: http://www.freshyoga.com/mom_and_tot.html click on: go to fresh store & select Series Classes
For more information call 203.776.9642, or e-mail info@freshyoga.com.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Fresh Yoga
319 Peck Street
New Haven, CT 06513.
For more info visit www.freshyoga.com. Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu & Pneumonia Clinic
Accept several insurances (call for details). Please bring your insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check also accepted. Aged 9-18, must have an MD note.
Flu Hotline: 203-458-5920.
Contact: Kathy Hand, RN: 203-458-4239.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
VNA Community Healthcare, 753 Boston Post Rd. Guilford.
Free Kindermusik Class
Have you been curious about Kindermusik? See for yourself why 99% of Kindermusik families would recommend our program to other families.
Price - Low: 0. Contact: kmusikbythesea@comcast.net.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:05 AM.
Blend for Kids
1120 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga with Shaun English @ Fresh Yoga!
* Bond with your baby (ages 6-weeks to 9-months, pre-crawling)
* Enhance your physical and mental well-being
* Tone your body
* NO yoga experience necessary
Find a new way to deal with the stress of being a new mom. Now that baby has arrived, take time to connect with other mothers to revitalize and renew your mind, body and spirit. Classes will enhance your physical and mental well-being while you bond with your baby.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga® introduces your baby and you to the many benefits of yoga. Helen Garabedian, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher, created this program which includes yoga poses and techniques for babies that are developmentally nutritious and deepen the parent/child bond.
For more information on Itsy Bitsy Yoga® go to www.itsybitsyyoga.com.
Babies should be 6 weeks to 9 months (pre-crawling). Please bring a blanket for your baby and all other items your child may need to be comfortable (pacifier, toys, etc.)
Registration
Pre-registration req…
Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fresh Yoga
319 Peck St
New Haven, CT 06513.
For more info visit www.freshyoga.com. Bingo Night
Monday night bingo where doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 7:15 p.m. It is no smoking and features two progressive jackpots and winner take all games. Dinner is served.
Contact: 203-710-3928.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Knights of Columbus
390 South Union Street
Guilford CT.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
Brass City Toastmasters International
Are you afraid of public speaking? Come find your voice with us and be the change you want to see! In Waterbury, CT.
Age Range: Adults. Contact: membership@brasscity.freetoasthost.com.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Silas Bronson Library, 267 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 (downstairs).
For more info visit brasscity.freetoasthost.com. Toastmasters International Brass City Club
Are you afraid of public speaking? Come find your voice with us...Toastmasters International.
Age Range: Adults. Contact: membership@brasscityfreetoasthost.com.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Silas Bronson Library, Waterbury, CT 06702.
For more info visit brasscityfreetoasthost.com. Adults Living with Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut warmly invites you to attend our support group for Adults Living with Epilepsy. Join us on the second Monday of every month 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Milford Hospital in Auditorium C. For more information please contact:
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3360
(800) 899-3745
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/connecticut.
Contact: (800) 899-3745.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Milford Hospital in Auditorium C.
Women Redefining Retirement Birthday Bash
WRR is celebrating its 2nd birthday with a "casino type" game night.
Retired women and those considering retirement are welcome. Refreshments and mingling after the meeting. Small donation requested.
Age Range: Adults.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Golden Hill Health Care Center
2028 Bridgeport Ave.
Milford.
Lovingkindness: Walking with a Warm Heart
Sept. 21 Open Your Heart - Learn to Feel Close
Sept. 28 You’re Not Alone - Finding Inner Strength
Oct. 5 Conquering the Real Enemy
Oct. 12 Radiating Joy
Oct. 19 The Secret to Happiness
Oct. 26 Supreme Good Heart.
Price - Low: $10. Contact: info@odiyana.org or 860 268-3863.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Held at Beth Israel Synagogue
22 N Orchard St, Wallingford.
Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. Zoo Tots
This event is at 10:30am AND 1:00pm!
This monthly 45-minute program for children 18 months to three years, who are accompanied by an adult, may include stories, activities, crafts, and live animals. This session is entitled “I’m Hungry!” Pre-registration is required by calling 203-394-6563. The cost is $10 for Zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child.
Price - Low: $10.00. Price - High: $15.00. Ticket Phone: (203) 394-6565. Ticket Web Link: www.beardsleyzoo.org. Contact: Jessica Summers.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610.
Kindergarten Open House
An open house social to observe the full-day kindergarten program at Saint Joseph School.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Saint Joseph School, 159 West Main Street, Meriden.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
Why non smokers get lung cancer
Register at 1-888-700-6543 or at www.ynhh.org.
Price - Low: $0. Ticket Phone: 1-888-700-6543.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
111 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT.
"Meet the Composer" Concert
Featuring Composer Martin Boykan - Free event.
Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 860-439-2720.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London.
"Meet the Composer" Concert
Featuring Composer Martin Boykan.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 860-439-2720. Ticket Web Link: www.connecticutcollege.edu. Contact: Connecticut College Music Department.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Evans Hall, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London.
JIGU! Thunder Drums of China
See, hear and feel all of the intense color and style of the Olympic Games opening ceremony live on stage. Experience the vibrant and colorful roar of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China.
Price - High: $15. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: (203) 392-6154. Ticket Web Link: http://tickets.southernct.edu/. Contact: Lyman Center Box Office.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Lyman Center
Southern CT State University
501 Crescent St.
New Haven.
For more info visit www.southernct.edu. Mariza
The Clube União Portuguesa
(Naugatuck Portuguese Club)
Proudly Presents an Encore Performance
with the Internationally Acclaimed Singer Mariza
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
110 Rubber Avenue • Naugatuck, CT
Doors Open at 7pm
Tickets can be purchased by: Contacting: Frances Branco 203.729.1211
Limited Seating
Ticket Reservations Required
$75.00 per ticket Credit cards accepted.
Price - Low: 75.00. Price - High: 75.00. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 203-729-1211. Contact: Frances Branco.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
110 Rubber Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770.
The Missing Link in Retirement Planning: Why and When to Consider Long-Term Care Insurance
Free public forum presented by the State of CT: Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care.
Price - Low: $0. Price - High: $0. Ticket Phone: 1-800-547-3443.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Amity High School Cafeteria
25 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT.
Girl's Ministry
Women mentoring young girls. For boys and girls up to age 5, and girls through high school. Let us be a positive influence on your daughter's life! Bible study, conferences, crafts, camping & more!!
Contact: Elsie S. Mendez.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Star of Jacob Christian Church
506 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT.
Star Wars In Concert
Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen – one of the largest ever put on tour. The live music and film elements are synchronized in order to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience.
Price - Low: $35. Price - High: $75. Ticket Phone: 203-345-4000. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00432EB96D31A1?artistid=1344151&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=203.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:30 PM.
The Arena at Harbor Yard
600 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604.
For more info visit www.arenaatharboryard.com. Star Wars: In Concert
Star Wars™: In Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores as performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. , Star Wars: In Concert will play one show on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. Starting at 6 p.m. doors open for audience members to walk through an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, and artifacts.
Price - Low: $35. Price - High: $75. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 800-745-3000. Ticket Web Link: www.ticketmaster.com.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Arena at Harbor Yard.
Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. City Farmers' Market Downtown
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Church Street in front of City Hall.
VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu & Pneumonia Clinic
Accept several insurances (call for details). Please bring your insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check also accepted. Aged 9-18, must have an MD note.
Flu Hotline: 203-458-5920.
Contact: Kathy Hand, RN: 203-458-4239.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Killingworth Fire Department, 333 Route 81 Killingworth.
For more info visit www.connecticuthomecare.com. Community Day - Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies
In conjunction with Fairfield Museum's exhibit on the Hungarian community, enjoy a scavenger hunt and family-friendly activities exploring our cultural heritage in the museum's galleries. Learn about the many different people who lived and settled in Fairfield. Please pre-register. Free for members, non-members free with admission.
Contact: Laura Roberts.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824.
Big Read for Little Readers
Join us as we read a mystery book geared for K-3 and then make a craft for you to take home. This event is FREE, with museum admission.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Conn. Certification Board Overview
Marshall Rosier, Executive Director of the Connecticut Certification Board, will present a CCB Certification Overview specific to LADC certification. Admission is free. RSVP by November 2, 2009.
Presenter: Marshall Rosier. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Janine Holstein 203-483-2630 ext. 241.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
14 Sycamore Way
Branford, CT 06405.
The Big Read programs for Youngsters at the Barnum Museum
The Big Read mystery story will be “Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective: Bad Bugs are My Business” by David Biedrzycki and the children will make a detective badge. When Scratch Murphy's flea bag full of dough goes missing, Ace Lacewing is on the case. A hilarious, witty tribute to the classic detective story. This program is designed for children from age three to six (little readers) and is free with general admission to the museum.
Price - Low: $7. Ticket Phone: 203-331-1104 x102. Contact: Jaime Knoedler.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT.
Wednesday Afternoon Weigh-Ins
Come join other new moms and babies. Meet new friends and a Certified Lactation Counselor. Share your strategies for getting through those first sleepless, wonderful, scary nights!
Weigh your baby each week
Get a quick check of your latch or positioning
Call: Dana Schmidt, RN, CLC, CLE
(203) 687-1075.
Price - Low: 00. Price - High: 00. Contact: Dana Schmidt, RN, CLC, CLE.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Blend
1120 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405.
Gallery Talk - "Two Artists: Two Bodies of Work"
Join studio art faculty members Mike Glier and Amy Podmore for a walk through their exhibition.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267.
Silverpoint Exhibit Lecture
Co-curators Susan Schwalb and Margaret Mathews-Berenson will give a lecture on "Re-inventing Silverpoint, An Ancient Technique for the 21st Century". Mathews-Berenson is a New York-based independent curator, lecturer and art advisor, and Susan Schwalb is a New York-based artist who has worked almost exclusively in silverpoint since 1975, no charge, 860-439-2740.
Age Range: All Ages.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4:15 PM.
Connecticut College, Cummings Arts Center, New London.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
Teen Volunteer Open House
Teens interested in Zoos and Zoo careers are invited to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Teen Volunteer Open House. Teens and their parents interested in learning more about our career exploration program, or helping the Zoo expand its education and conservation missions should plan on attending one of these fun, informative evenings. For more information on the Explorer Post or CDC program go to www.beardsleyzoo.org. Please call 203-394-6563 for more information and to register.
Price - Low: $0. Price - High: $0. Age Range: Teens. Gender: Coed. Ticket Phone: (203) 394-6563. Ticket Web Link: www.beardsleyzoo.org. Contact: Jessica Summers.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610.
St. Vincent de Paul Bingo
Progressive Pot, Food Available, Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul School.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Hall
80 Taylor Avenue
East Haven.
VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu & Pneumonia Clinic
Accept several insurances (call for details). Please bring your insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check also accepted. Aged 9-18, must have an MD note.
Flu Hotline: 203-458-5920.
Contact: Kathy Hand, RN: 203-458-4239.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St. Guilford.
For more info visit www.connecticuthomecare.com. Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Opening reception for museum members: Thursday, October 29 at 7pm.
Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community.
Contact: 203-259-1598, info@fairfieldhs.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road
Fairfield CT 06824.
For more info visit www.fairfieldhs.org. Parkinson's Support Group at the Watermark at 3030 Park
The Watermark at 3030 Park is hosting a Parkinson's Support Group Meeting on Thursday, November 12. The topic of discussion will be "Updates on the Ten Commandments of Living with Parkinson's Disease".
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
3030 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Riverview Plaza Ladies Night
Plaza merchants stay open til 9pm, offering raffles, wine, refreshments, give-aways, etc. Various exhibitors are in nearby hall with numerous free beauty services and demos. Info: meetup.com/MilfordMoodswingers.
Contact: Lynne Soobitsky.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverview Plaza, Lower River St. Milford
(near Milford Courthouse).
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Children's Law Center Annual Celebration Imagine!
The Children's Law Center of Connecticut will celebrate 16 years of cervice to Connecitcut children at its annual celebration. The celebration will be held at the Town and County Club in Hartford, Connecticut on Wednesday, November 12, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Price - Low: $100. Ticket Phone: (860) 232-9993. Contact: Ruth Van Winkle.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Town and County Club, 22 Woodland St. Hartford, CT 06105.
Harleys and Paintings
7th grade students exhibit Harley Paintings;
Johnnie Moore's Fat City Cycle exhibits custom Harleys with his son demonstrating custom dirt bike he designed. DJ outside with biker music ie: Born to Be Wild, while Lori Vogel exhibits her sportster she made with hand tooled leather bags, and video streaming of students interpretation of "Leader of the Pack." This all goes on 6-7PM Weds. Nov. 4 at the EHFP Library!
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Michael Gilroy, Library Director.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Haddam Free Public Library
18 Plains Road
Moodus, CT 06469.
2nd Annual Marketplace Extravaganza
Grab a few friends and join us at our 2nd Annual Marketplace Extravaganza
Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 PM
General Admission: $10/per person and includes - an evening of fun, a variety of munchies, beverages and shopping with with a variety of quality vendors! Adults only, please!!
Here is a sampling of our vendors: SwissJust, Scentsy, Mona Mia, Pampered Chef, Craft Curiosities, Juliana's Creations, Tupperware, Arbonne...
All proceeds from this event benfit St. Stephen School by providing vital funds needed to help defray costs of books, programs, educational supplies and field trips.
Only a limited number of tickets available, please email for advanced ticket information.
Price - Low: $10. Ticket Phone: 203.435.2870. Ticket Web Link: www.deniseszczech@gmail.com. Contact: Denise Szczech.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
St. Stephen School
418 Ridge Rd
Hamden, CT.
6th Wine Tasting & Live + Silent Auction
Join the Junior League of Greater New Haven for its 6th Annual Wine Tasting and Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov12, a fun and exciting event that helps to support the League and its community projects.
Price - Low: $50. Ticket Web Link: http://www.jlgnh.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=30. Contact: winetasting@jlgnh.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
New Haven Country Club
160 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517.
FUNDRAISER First SigHt THe MoVie
FUNDRAISER
First SigHt THe MoVie
www. f i r s t s ight themovie.com
45 million people live with a visual impairment in India...
Did you know that 85%of these impairments are completely curable?
WHO Joya Dass (former business reporter with Channel 7 Eyewitnessnews) and Aiden Murtagh are headed to India November 22nd, 2009 to co-produce a documentary on eye disease and the work of the Sankara Eye Foundation.
WHEN Thursday, November 12th
6:30 - 9:30 pm
WHERE Coromandel Indian Bistro
86 Washington St
Norwalk, CT 06854-3077
(203) 852-1213
Wine, beer and appetizers
$45 paid at the door, all you can eat and drink
Public parking lot on Haviland, parallel to Washington
Featuring exciting items, including Lasik Eye Surgery Procedures, donated by
Dr. Leslie Doctor in Westport
and In-office teeth whitening by Family & Cosmetic
Dentistry of Fairfield
SILENT AUCTION
Funds raised from this event will directly fund the production of this documentary
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Price - Low: $45. Price - High: $45. Ticket Web Link: http://www.firstsightthemovie.com/index.htm. Contact: Joya Dass.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coromandel Indian Bistro
86 Washington St
Norwalk, CT 06854-3077.
Teen Volunteer Open House
Teens interested in Zoos and Zoo careers are invited to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Teen Volunteer Open House. Teens and their parents interested in learning more about our career exploration program, or helping the Zoo expand its education and conservation missions should plan on attending one of these fun, informative evenings. For more information on the Explorer Post or CDC program go to www.beardsleyzoo.org. Please call 203-394-6563 for more information and to register.
Price - Low: $0. Price - High: $0. Age Range: Teens. Gender: Coed. Ticket Phone: (203) 394-6563. Ticket Web Link: www.beardsleyzoo.org. Contact: Jessica Summers.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610.
MILEY CYRUS
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:00 PM.
XL Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103.
For more info visit www.xlcenter.com. New Haven Symphony Orchestra -- Viennese Classicism
Program:
Webern: Langsamer Satz
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major, Op. 83.
Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $65. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: (203) 931-2998. Contact: New Haven Symphony Box Office -- Aric Isaacs.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Woolsey Hall, New Haven, CT.
For more info visit www.newhavensymphony.org. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Hartford
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 8. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 800-210-9900. Ticket Web Link: http://www.bigasalloutdoors.com/store/SCF/HAR11-09.html. Contact: Sugarloaf Mountain Works.
Friday, November 13, 2009 – Sunday, November 15, 2009.
265 Reverend Moody Overpass.
For more info visit sugarloafcrafts.com. VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu & Pneu