Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24 Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24
Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24 The Brookfield Library is hosting “Cardboard Constructors” on Saturday, Jan. 24, in its Community Room, giving kids a chance to create and build with cardboard boxes and other supplies. The program runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is designed as a free-form session where participants can design, build, and experiment with different materials. Click here to register for the event. Per the Brookfield Library’s website, registration is free and required, and sign-ups close at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 24.  The event is listed for kids 4 to 12, and the children may not be left at the building …
Wilton CERT Sets Free Disaster Preparedness Training Jan. 27 Wilton CERT Sets Free Disaster Preparedness Training Jan. 27
Wilton CERT Sets Free Disaster Preparedness Training Jan. 27 Wilton CERT will begin its free annual disaster preparedness training on Jan. 27, 2026, and registration is open to anyone 18 or older, with Wilton residency not required. The 2026 class is scheduled to run through Feb. 28, per the registration page. Register for the training here. First aid, medical training. Pixabay/AndrzejRembowski As a Community Emergency Response Team, Wilton CERT volunteers support the Wilton Police Department’s public safety mission and are trained to assist police, fire, and EMS, per a Facebook post by the Wilton Police Department. The department noted in …
Mini Golf Takes Over Darien Library Feb. 7 Mini Golf Takes Over Darien Library Feb. 7
Mini Golf Takes Over Darien Library Feb. 7 Darien Library will host its 11th annual mini golf event on Saturday, Feb. 7, converting the building into an 18-hole course from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Players can expect a treat and family activities during the one-day setup. Click here to register for the event. According to the event listing, proceeds will support purchases of books, movies, and technology, along with programming offered throughout the year. Early-bird tickets are on sale now, with discounted pricing available through Jan. 19. Individual tickets are $10, a four-pack family pass is $35, while the entry for children 2 and und…
Bethel To Launch Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 23 Bethel To Launch Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 23
Bethel To Launch Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 23 Bethel will debut a new Food Scraps Smart Bin at the Municipal Center parking lot during a public launch on Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. The town said in its Facebook post that the Smart Bin is meant to make it easier to drop off food scraps around the clock, while reducing waste, saving money, and getting free compost. The bin expands the town’s Food Scrap Program run in partnership with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, according to the Town of Bethel's Facebook post. To take part, residents need a valid transfer station permit and must sign up through HRRA, which will also qua…
Trumbull Library Hosts Puzzle Exchange Jan. 17 Trumbull Library Hosts Puzzle Exchange Jan. 17
Trumbull Library Hosts Puzzle Exchange Jan. 17 Trumbull Library is holding a puzzle exchange on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving people a chance to bring in puzzles they’re done with and pick up different ones. Per a Facebook post by Trumbull Library, the swap will run from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Trumbull Library Community Room. Those participating should bring puzzles with at least 300 pieces that are complete and in good condition. The pieces should be in a bag inside the box, according to the Facebook post. Registration for this event is not required.
Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1
Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 The Danbury Music Centre is accepting applications and video submissions for its 2026 Annual Student Concerto Competition through midnight Feb. 1, 2026. According to the Danbury Music Centre’s event listing, the winner will receive a $500 prize to support music studies and must be available to appear as a soloist at the Danbury Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert. Finalists will perform in a recital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. at Marian Anderson Recital Hall at the Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. The winner will be revealed after the recital,&…
New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History
New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society will host a Lunch & Learn on the History of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at 13 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan. Attendees are invited to bring a sandwich, soup, or snack for a Lunch & Learn session focused on the History of Valentine’s Day. A guest speaker, Mary Frances Malone, will join The Town Players of New Canaan to explore the holiday’s history through stories and performances designed to bring the past to life. The event is free for museum members. Non-members can attend for $10, and those interested in jo…
Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday
Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Bridgeport will get a free night of live music when Anthem Reggae Band takes the stage at The Klein Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Jan 16th at 7:30 PM, according to Bridgeport Public Library's Facebook post. The library said it is co-hosting the event at The Klein and that admission is free with no tickets required. Anthem is led by founder Courtney “Coozie” Mellers. The band brings what the library described as a global sound and has shared stages with music legends, and now they are bringing the rhythm to Bridgeport. Doors open at 6:45 PM. The night is sponsored by The Klein and Br…
Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC
Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC The JCC in Sherman will host a tribute concert featuring songs from folk legends Peter, Paul, & Mary on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at 7:00 PM. According to JCC in Sherman’s Facebook post, the night will feature Unbroken Glass & Friends performing a set built around the trio’s catalog. The event is scheduled at The JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman. Tickets are listed at $20 for JCC members and $30 for non-members. Click here to purchase the tickets. The venue is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverages). The concert listing names Nancy Setzler, Al Burgasser, Carol Pasciolla, and Nancy W…
Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12 Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12
Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12 The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will hold its 26th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 12, according to its Facebook post. The program is scheduled for 7:00 to 9:00 AM at Deloitte, 695 East Main Street, and is billed as a chance for local voices to connect with local leaders. A speaker talking in front of a microphone. Pexels/Werner Pfennig Tickets are priced at $40 for members and $45 for future members. Click here to register for the event. A special ticket bundle is also being offered: Buy a 10-ticket package and receive a complimentary digital ad that will run…
Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14 Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14
Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14 CityCenter Danbury will hold a grand-opening ribbon cutting for what it described as the nation’s first Free Little Card Barn at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at CIFC Health, 120 Main Street in Danbury. The Free Little Card Barn is inspired by Little Free Libraries and is designed as a community spot where people can take cards, leave cards, or donate cards at no cost. CityCenter Danbury stated on Facebook that the project is funded by AARP Connecticut’s Livable Communities program. The event is set for the CIFC Community Room, and visitors can see the barn out front of CIFC, per a Facebook…
Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11 Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11
Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11 Bar Rucci from @artbarblog will lead an open-ended exploration of materials at New Canaan Library on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. The program invites children of any age to experiment with different materials at their own pace, New Canaan Library stated on Facebook. Kids can paint, collage, build, tinker, and try new ideas in whatever way feels right, with the goal of helping them grow more confident in their creativity. Parents and caregivers may stay close to offer light help, or step away and read nearby while children work. No registration is required, according to New Canaan Lib…