St. Lawrence Church Hall, 7 Hemlock Drive, Killgworth

Today, May 1st&nbsp; 11AM to Noon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public invited!
Hartford HealthCare's Center for Aging brings Dementia Specialist, Angela Christie, for the 4th installment of this popular series. Learn how sleep affects your body and brain function. Next session in May 8th on how to eat right and live longer.

Local Event: Sleep and Your Brain Session 4 of Healthy Brain Series with Angela Christie

The Haddams-Killingworth

Connecticut

Sleep and Your Brain Session 4 of Healthy Brain...

Thursday May 2, 2024: Today, May 1st&nbsp; 11AM to Noon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public invited!
Hartford HealthCare's Center for Aging brings...

Sleep and Your Brain Session 4 of Healthy Brain Series with Angela Christie

Portland Senior High School

Mark your calendars!&nbsp;&nbsp;"Sharing Our Love of Music"&nbsp;will be presented by&nbsp;THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS (MHVC)&nbsp;on Saturday, May 4th at 7:00pm at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland.
Join us for a festive evening of music as our 90 voice chorus and 10 piece orchestra proudly perform a variety of musical favorites to enhance this spring season.
Samuel Tucker, our Music Director, has arranged a beautifully eclectic program that highlights the wide-ranging talents of this chorus.&nbsp; Musical pieces include patriotic arrangements, "The Battle Hymn", "An American Trilogy" as well as some newer pieces like "A Million Dreams" and medley from "The Temptations".&nbsp; Old favorites include "When the Saints go Marching In", "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Singing in the Rain".&nbsp;&nbsp;Alan Dougherty, our first-rate accompanist and his 10 piece orchestra will have you tapping your toes and singing along!
Proceeds from the concert are returned to the community in the form of scholarships presented to graduating Middlesex County high school seniors pursuing a career in nursing or music.&nbsp; Thus far, we have awarded $84,500 .&nbsp; We are most grateful to Middlesex Health and to you, our loyal followers for your continued support.&nbsp; Hope you can join us.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tickets are $25.&nbsp; Call 860.347.2787 or 860.342.3120 for tickets or visit our website at&nbsp;www.vocalchords20.org&nbsp; Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Middlesex Hospital Spring Concert 

Middletown

Middlesex Hospital Spring Concert 

Saturday May 4, 2024: Mark your calendars!&nbsp;&nbsp;"Sharing Our Love of Music"&nbsp;will be presented by&nbsp;THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL...

The gift shop will be hosting an open house from 11 to 3. Showcasing local artists. Each customer will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a free gift. It will be the perfect opportunity to do some Mother’s Days shopping. We will have a few baskets already made up for your convenience.&nbsp;We look forward to seeing everyone.
Facebook: Izzy Rose Design LLC

Local Event: Izzy Rose Design gift shop open house 

Izzy Rose Design gift shop open house 

Saturday May 4, 2024: The gift shop will be hosting an open house from 11 to 3. Showcasing local artists. Each customer will receive a...

T-Mobile Tuesdays app

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Local Event: T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

Tuesday May 7, 2024: T-Mobile customers: download the T Life app and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the...

First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam, 499 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423

First Church of Christ, Congregational&nbsp;in East Haddam&nbsp;
Mother’s Day Flower Sale&nbsp;
Thursday to Saturday, May 9th
– 11th&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rain or Shine Thursday and Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, or until sold out.

11-inch hanging baskets $25&nbsp;
 12-inch mixed baskets $30 
Geraniums, petunias, fuchsia and New Guinea impatiens are among the beautiful varieties expected to be available. Cash or personal check only.
This fundraiser benefits the ministry and missions of First Church.

Local Event: Mother's Day Flower Sale

Mother's Day Flower Sale

Thursday May 9, 2024: First Church of Christ, Congregational&nbsp;in East Haddam&nbsp;
Mother’s Day Flower Sale&nbsp;
Thursday to Saturday,...

The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station

Tickets are now on sale for the 13th Annual Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame induction dinner to be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6pm, at The River House in Haddam. Tickets are $45 each. There will be a cash bar and an Online Silent Auction.&nbsp;
Inductees: Rudolph Durinick, Jack and Ginny Murphy, Sarah Neal, Amber Newcomer.&nbsp;
NOTE: Tickets for the dinner must be purchased by May 1, 2024. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you are interested in reserving a table or purchasing tickets, please contact Elaine Jackson (860-424-6178) or Lisa Wiese (860-301-7608)&nbsp; and&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:hkhalloffame09@gmail.com">hkhalloffame09@gmail.com</a> 
In addition, congratulatory ads may be purchased for the program booklet. The deadline for ads is April 30, 2024. Prices are ¼ page $25, ½ page $50, Full Page $100. Please contact Elaine Jackson at <a href="mailto:hkhalloffame09@gmail.com">hkhalloffame09@gmail.com</a>.
Please make checks payable to HK Hall of Fame and mail them to PO Box 24, Higganum, CT 06441.
For more information, please contact Elaine Jackson or Lisa Wiese at hkhalloffame09@gmail.com

Local Event: HK Hall Of Fame Dinner

HK Hall Of Fame Dinner

Thursday May 9, 2024: Tickets are now on sale for the 13th Annual Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame induction dinner to be held on Thursday,...

First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam

First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam 
Mother’s Day Flower Sale 
Thursday to Saturday, May 9th – 11th 
Rain or Shine Thursday and Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, or until sold out.
11-inch hanging baskets $25 
12-inch mixed baskets $30
Geraniums, petunias, fuchsia and New Guinea impatiens are among the beautiful varieties expected to be available. Cash or personal check only.
This fundraiser benefits the ministry and missions of First Church.

Friday May 10, 2024: First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam 
Mother’s Day Flower Sale 
Thursday to Saturday, May 9th – 11th...

First Church is welcoming donations for their Annual Tag Sale Bazaar (save the date for June 8th) - Drop off Saturday, May 11th 9am – Noon. Donate gently used items (no electronics or exercise equipment). To arrange a different time, email <a href="mailto:contact@firstchurcheh.org">contact@firstchurcheh.org</a>. We located at 499 Town St. (Rte. 151) East Haddam, CT.

Local Event: First Church Tag Sale Bazaar Donation Day

First Church Tag Sale Bazaar Donation Day

Saturday May 11, 2024: First Church is welcoming donations for their Annual Tag Sale Bazaar (save the date for June 8th) - Drop off...

First Church of Christ, Congregational, 499 Town St, (rt 151) East Haddam, CT, 06423

Mother’s Day Flower Sale 

Thursday to Saturday, May 9th – 11th 
Rain or Shine Thursday and Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, or until sold out.
11-inch hanging baskets $25 
12-inch mixed baskets $30
Geraniums, petunias, fuchsia and New Guinea impatiens are among the beautiful varieties expected to be available. Cash or personal check only.
This fundraiser benefits the ministry and missions of First Church.

Saturday May 11, 2024: Mother’s Day Flower Sale 

Thursday to Saturday, May 9th – 11th  
Rain or Shine Thursday and Friday 10 am to 6 pm...

West Hartford Senior Center

Our annual fundraiser is the perfect way to celebrate Mothers Day or just enjoy a fun night out! Bring your teens, moms, best buddies, work crew or come as you are! You will have 10 opportunities to win a designer bag from Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Tory Burch or Coach. There is a different bag for each bingo game, the bag will be shown at the start of the game. There may be a few twists along the way, our fun begins at 6pm, please feel free to arrive at 5:40 to set up your spot/table.

Each registered guest receives 3 sets of game cards and one door prize ticket included with admission, you may purchase additional at registration or prior to registration closing. For every 10 registered guests we will reveal a bag sneak peek on Facebook.com/elbowbumpkid. Every guest must register and have a ticket to participate. 

Groups of 8 or more will receive special incentives, including extra cards onsite for each person (cards are for specific games), extra door prize tickets and reserved seating. Tickets are not tax deductible but if you add an additional donation to your registration through our birdies for charity fundraiser <a href="https://partnerhq.com/public/events/2024-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/organization_partnerships/3518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://partnerhq.com/public/e...</a> we will send you a tax receipt for that amount. 

Thank you for supporting our small nonprofit with a big heart! All proceeds from the event benefit our scholarship fund for families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes.

NOTE: Tickets are only available on the Elbowbumpkid Inc website, please do not purchase from any other source.
<a href="https://www.elbowbumpkidinc.org/events-1/may-2024-designer-bag-fundraiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.elbowbumpkidinc.or...</a>

Local Event: Designer Bag Fundraiser

Designer Bag Fundraiser

Saturday May 11, 2024: Our annual fundraiser is the perfect way to celebrate Mothers Day or just enjoy a fun night out! Bring your teens,...

Gillette Castle State Park

Celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Birthday! 
at the Visitor Center and the Castle 
of Gillette Castle State Park 
12 - 3 p.m., May 19, 2024 
Author book signings and book sale - Noon to 2 p.m. 
Meet and greet FIVE different celebrated Authors who 
keep the spirit of William Gillette alive! 
Guided train trail hikes at 12:30 and 1 p.m. 
Gillette Castle is open from 1 to 3 p.m., donations are 
appreciated. 
William and Helen Gillette (a.k.a. “The Nivers”) will be on 
hand from 2 p.m.

Local Event: Celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Birthday!

Celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Birthday!

Sunday May 19, 2024: Celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Birthday! 
at the Visitor Center and the Castle 
of Gillette Castle State Park 
12...

428 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT

Get your tickets for Open Trails, they're free. Visitors will be given a trail map and are invited to explore the grounds. Most of our trails are quite gentle and you can spend as little as forty-five minutes or several hours meandering and exploring the flora, fauna and artworks. Early birds can catch the guided bird walk by our friends from Mattabeseck Audubon Society, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society at 9AM, please indicate that you are going on the birdwalk when you register. Bring a picnic. Stay for the music. <a href="https://www.onthetrailbluegrass.com/" title="https://www.onthetrailbluegrass.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">On the Trail</a> is playing at 1PM.
This is a family-friendly free public event. All ages are welcome, however reservations in advance are REQUIRED. Donations for adults are welcome and appreciated. For additional information, write events@i-park.org or call 860-873-2468.
Due to the fragility of the artworks and the natural features at I-Park, pets are not permitted on the I-Park grounds.
Important: Please note that only part of our campus is wheelchair accessible at this time. If you would like more info on accessibility, please contact Joanne at 860-873-2468.
 
 
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/877544327707?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today!</a>

Local Event: June Open Trails + Music & Birdwatching

June Open Trails + Music & Birdwatching

Saturday June 1, 2024: Get your tickets for Open Trails, they're free. Visitors will be given a trail map and are invited to explore the...

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 Mark your calendars to join us for our annual Tag Sale Bazaar on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8am-2pm, with a preview day on Friday, 3pm-7pm. In addition to gently used tag sale treasures, we feature handcrafted items, baked goods, lunch café, rented spaces available for $30 to the community and vendors, and our Silent Auction which will be available for preview on our Facebook page prior to the event. The proceeds help to support our upkeep and outreach to the community and beyond. 

Donations welcomed - Drop off Saturday, May 11th 9am – Noon. Donate gently used items (no electronics or exercise equipment). To arrange a different time, email <a href="mailto:contact@firstchurcheh.org">contact@firstchurcheh.org</a>. We located at 499 Town St. (Rte. 151) East Haddam, CT.

Local Event: First Church Annual Tag Sale Bazaar 

First Church Annual Tag Sale Bazaar 

Saturday June 8, 2024: 
Mark your calendars to join us for our annual Tag Sale Bazaar on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8am-2pm, with a...

Agogliati Field

$20 pre-registration; $25 day of event
All proceeds benefit clients in&nbsp;recovery at Rushford’s Stonehaven residential facility in Portland, CT.
This is a mixed course of road and trail - participants will receive a participation medal and a water bottle!&nbsp;
Contact Kate with any questions:&nbsp;203-752-6937 or email katherine.mcnulty@hhhealth.org&nbsp;

Local Event: Rushford Race for Recovery 5k Race & Fun Walk

East Hampton-Portland

Rushford Race for Recovery 5k Race & Fun Walk

Saturday June 22, 2024: $20 pre-registration; $25 day of event
All proceeds benefit clients in&nbsp;recovery at Rushford’s Stonehaven...

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