You've heard of CPR but have you heard about QPR? This program is named TEACH, which stands for Training to Establish an Alliance Centered on Hope. We aim to offer hope to those at-risk of suicide by forming an alliance of community members who are trained in QPR. This training teaches individuals how to identify…

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In this virtual presentation, historian Jeffrey A. Denman will discuss John Quincy Adams’ background and experiences in politics beginning with the administration of George Washington. This talk will include the Amistad affair as it pertains to Connecticut, and John Quincy Adams’ arguments in front of the Supreme Court resulting in the freeing of the captives. Denman will also touch…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet, unveiled! Yale Hospitality and the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable proudly present the second edition of Mediterranean Culinary Concepts: a transformative, hands-on culinary conference designed to help you learn how to align with this healthy, delicious and sustainable dietary pattern. This event will generate pioneering concepts in the inspirational and educational setting…

What's got a love triangle, jealous soldiers, and lovesick maidens hooked on terrible poetry?  Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience.  A rollicking satire on aestheticism, Patience shows us that starry-eyed fans of today’s heartthrobs aren’t much different from the poet-groupies in Victorian England. In Victorian England, a group of women have become swept up in the aesthetic…

DRIVE A SUPERCAR ON A RACETRACK NEAR YOU! It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of our fleet of exotic cars in Connecticut. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the…

November 10, 2023 – March 24, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24) Eight hundred years ago, a 41-year-old friar from Italy, perhaps inspired by his travel to the Holy Land, decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

For the exhibition Women Reframe the American Landscape, Docent Carol Lacoss will link Susie Barstow and other women painters from the Hudson River School with the nineteenth-century writers Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Jacobs, and Emily Dickinson—drawing parallels with their imagery and perception of nature, as well as the courage, perseverance, and independent spirit these artists and…

Have you ever wanted to learn ASL? Get a head start with this free class offered through the Ledyard Public Library and taught by an expert from Signing Basics! This class will cover the basics of ASL including the Alphabet and some basic phrases, pleasantries, sentence structure, and more! Registration is required and there is…

The Conquering Unforgiveness Mastermind at Bloomfield Public Library FREE ONLINE EVENT Wednesday March 13th, 2024 Join us for this immersive 2-hour experience with Dionne Nicholls-Germain, aka “The Joy Coach," creator of the powerful Conquering Unforgiveness Mastermind and the author of The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal. As a professionally trained Life & Leadership Coach, Dionne helps people who struggle with letting go…

Tired of the toxic divisions tearing our country apart? You're not alone. At this Intro for Newcomers & Volunteers, learn how we're bringing together citizens from across the political spectrum to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too.  7:00PM ET — Part 1: For newcomers & new members interested in learning about Braver Angels and…

Remember the joy of “Show and Tell” at school? Now why should only the kids have all the fun? Connecticut Public Radio presents a live recording of Audacious with Chion Wolf, a locally-produced show about people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions. We welcome you to bring an object (or not!) to…

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November 10, 2023 – March 24, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24) Eight hundred years ago, a 41-year-old friar from Italy, perhaps inspired by his travel to the Holy Land, decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ…

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. Play stations at the end of each storytime actively engage, entertain, and build the skills of the children who participate. We meet in the children’s room of Gales Ferry Library before storytime begins. Registration is not required. However, space is limited to…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

True Crime: Forced Marriage in the U.S. - Crime Junkie’s Ashley Flowers Explores United States’ Forced Marriage Problem An Unchained At Last Hybrid Parallel Event at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women   March 14, 2024 12:30 p.m. ET – 1:30 p.m. EST Attend in person at: Church…

Join the South Windsor Library for a free movie screening and post discussion. The Band's Visit tells the story of eight Egyptian musicians who comprise the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra and arrive by mistake in a small town in Israel's Negev Desert. Their booking set for a different city, and with no transportation out of…

What's got a love triangle, jealous soldiers, and lovesick maidens hooked on terrible poetry?  Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience.  A rollicking satire on aestheticism, Patience shows us that starry-eyed fans of today’s heartthrobs aren’t much different from the poet-groupies in Victorian England. In Victorian England, a group of women have become swept up in the aesthetic…

St Patrick's Day Celebration Meriden Turner Society will be celebrating St Patrick's Day on Thu, March 14, 2024 with a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner.  Put on your green and join us for this classic Irish celebration at the Meriden Turner Halle, 800 Old Colony Rd, Meriden.  Cost for dinner is $15 pp and will…

LEAHY, the acclaimed powerhouse Celtic music group and one of Canada’s renowned musical families, is coming to Old Saybrook, CT on Thursday, March 14, 2024, to captivate you with a lively performance at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate). LEAHY’s trademark sound is a warm harmonious blend of traditional Celtic roots music with…

DRIVE A SUPERCAR ON A RACETRACK NEAR YOU! It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of our fleet of exotic cars in Connecticut. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the…

November 10, 2023 – March 24, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24) Eight hundred years ago, a 41-year-old friar from Italy, perhaps inspired by his travel to the Holy Land, decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

Friday, March 15, 7:30pm Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm Sunday, March 17, 3:00pm $15/$12 for ACE Members FREE for kids under 18 Tickets available online or at the door UCONN Puppetry MFA student, Alyson Doyle, has created an original puppetry production based on the life and artwork of renowned artist, Marc Chagall. Audiences of all ages…

Filthy Comedy Presents: St. Patrick's Day Comedy with Mario Adrion! Join us for a night of laughter and merriment at Gastropark in West Hartford on March 15, 2024, as Filthy Comedy brings you an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day Standup Comedy Show, with headliner Mario Adrion! Also we're celebrating TWO YEARS of Filthy Comedy with some…

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Trinity Church, 345 Main St. Portland CT. will be hosting its Easter Family Fair on Saturday March 16th from 11 am to 2 pm.  Admission is free. A five dollar fee gets kids into all the crafting tables. Free Dance Party with Alicia at 11 am and 1 pm. Take their picture with the Easter…

Connecting State & Local Agencies to Families, Caregivers, & Professionals Saturday, March 16, 2024 10 AM - 3 PM Mohegan Sun Sky Convention Center Free Admission and Family-Friendly Support Across All Ages Questions Contact Sam Wegeler, swegeler@learn.k12.ct.us

November 10, 2023 – March 24, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24) Eight hundred years ago, a 41-year-old friar from Italy, perhaps inspired by his travel to the Holy Land, decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ…

FREE Antique Appraisals - Who knew it was so valuable - thank goodness I didn't throw it away! ANTIQ'S "free" verbal antique appraisal service can provide a total solution when you need it the most. Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the passing of a loved one, getting divorced or getting ready to retire,…

Hosted by Family and Children's Agency's (FCA) Junior Board of Advisors, join us at Rumble Boxing in Norwalk for Fitness for FCA to benefit FCA's many programs. A workout for all fitness levels, beginners and athletes alike can Rumble at their own pace. This event for all fitness levels will be held on Saturday, March…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

Dive into highlights of the NBMAA's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Join us for the 49th Annual Meriden AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 16th at 1:30 pm. The parade will start at the corner of Parker Avenue & East Main Street and march though downtown Meriden and ending at the corner of Bradley Avenue & West Main Street.   All clubs, sports leagues,  faith congregations, …

What's got a love triangle, jealous soldiers, and lovesick maidens hooked on terrible poetry?  Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience.  A rollicking satire on aestheticism, Patience shows us that starry-eyed fans of today’s heartthrobs aren’t much different from the poet-groupies in Victorian England. In Victorian England, a group of women have become swept up in the aesthetic…

Calling all Jurassic Park fans! This trivia event will focus on all things Jurassic World. Sign up to participate as an individual or as a team of two or three. The overall winners will each receive a $10.00 gift card. However, everyone who attends walks away with amazing treats and an overall fun time!

Join Friends of Ecole Agape for our 5th Annual Wine Tasting.  This fundraiser helps Friends of Ecole Agape support the only tuition free, all-girls school in Haiti. Ecole Agape, in Lilavois, Haiti is more than just a school; it’s a place where dreams of young girls are nurtured, and futures are shaped. Friends of Ecole…

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Come out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. Tonight’s theme is “Sportsing — Games, Athletics, and Other Things.” Doors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions, including “We’re Game: Sports and Community.” Performance starts…

Friday, March 15, 7:30pm Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm Sunday, March 17, 3:00pm $15/$12 for ACE Members FREE for kids under 18 Tickets available online or at the door UCONN Puppetry MFA student, Alyson Doyle, has created an original puppetry production based on the life and artwork of renowned artist, Marc Chagall. Audiences of all ages…

The Greater Bridgeport  Symphony(GBS) will usher in the call of Spring with Flute Fusion on Saturday, March 16 at The Klein in Bridgeport, 8:00pm - get tickets HERE. The concert is the fourth installment of five in this season’s concert series, styled Building Bridges.   “All season long, we have been building bridges between cultural…

Heralded as one of the better antiques shows in New England, the Tolland Historical Society Antiques Show returns for its 55th year on Sunday, March 17th, from 9 to 3. More than 40 exhibitors from all over New England and beyond will be displaying and selling quality antiques with an emphasis on 18th and 19th…

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November 10, 2023 – March 24, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24) Eight hundred years ago, a 41-year-old friar from Italy, perhaps inspired by his travel to the Holy Land, decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ…

Sat: 3/16 at 11 am 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3R2GTF7 Sun. 3/17 at 11 am 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4a16EOJ Wed. 3/20 at 7 pm 🎟️ https://bit.ly/48iLjPl Ticket Prices: Avon Members $11 General Public $16   Teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/f7EDFdA10pg?si=xViCQiG0WzhNI35g For many great artists the garden has long been considered a desirable subject for the expression of colour, light and atmosphere. Claude…

FREE Antique Appraisals - Who knew it was so valuable - thank goodness I didn't throw it away! ANTIQ'S "free" verbal antique appraisal service can provide a total solution when you need it the most. Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the passing of a loved one, getting divorced or getting ready to retire,…

The Santa Express is an afternoon train giving parents and kids alike the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the train travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers can meet with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child gets a special gift and a bell from Santa. Departures at noon and 2:15 p.m.…

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets…

Join a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition Women Reframe American Landscape.  Sundays at 1 p.m. | December 3-17, 2023; January 7, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Join a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition From the Vault: Contemporary Highlights from the NBMAA Collection. Sundays at 1 p.m. | May 7 – June 25, 2023 Image: Peter Waite, Bridge, 2006, Acrylic on panels, 96 x 120 in., Berkshire Taconic Foundation and Stephen B. Lawrence Fund, 2006.127

Brahms and His Contemporaries The Danbury Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, will perform a concert of Brahms, Symphony No. 1, selections from Debussy's Nocturnes and Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor with Grammy Award-nominated pianist Claudia Knafo. Free Admission with donations gratefully accepted at the door. WCSU, Visual and Performing Arts Center,…

Friday, March 15, 7:30pm Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm Sunday, March 17, 3:00pm $15/$12 for ACE Members FREE for kids under 18 Tickets available online or at the door UCONN Puppetry MFA student, Alyson Doyle, has created an original puppetry production based on the life and artwork of renowned artist, Marc Chagall. Audiences of all ages…

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets…

Bully Boy Distillers has patiently been waiting for over 5 years to release their flagship Wheated Bourbon. To celebrate, they’re teaming up with The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic, CT for a 3-course dinner prepared by James Beard Best Chef North East Nominee David Standridge paired with cocktail demos, and a speciality cocktail featuring Bully Boy’s…

Music from Bach to the Beatles! Tickets are $5 and are available online and at the door.