Community Events

ARI of Connecticut, Inc. Fall Ball Gala

The ARI Fall Ball for Independence-Come One, Come All! Gala will take place on Friday, October 1st from 6:00-10:00pm at the Italian Center in Stamford, CT. This event will include dinner, dancing, auction and circus fun as we transform the Italian Center Ball Room into the Big Top Tent! All proceeds from this event will…… Continue Reading

Grand Opening of the Raymond Boathouse Maritime Museum!

Grand Opening of the Raymond Boathouse Maritime Museum! Saturday, October 23, 11:00-4:00pm, Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk. Norwalk’s newest attraction and the only maritime museum in Fairfield County! The museum will feature permanent exhibits on the ecological history of the Long Island Sound, Native Americans, oystering families and their businesses, gorgeous photographs, a…… Continue Reading

AAA Milford Hosts Food Drive To Support Beth-El Center

AAA Northeast invites members of area communities to drop off nonperishable, microwaveable or easy-to-prepare food items at the AAA Milford Branch to help replenish the food bank at the Beth-El Shelter, 90 New Haven Ave, Milford. AAA’s 3rd Annual Summer Food Drive runs through July 28. There are drop-off bins in the 302 Woodmont…… Continue Reading

Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold

Buttonwood Farm is hosting their 18th annual Make-A-Wish® Connecticut’s Sunflowers For Wishes fundraiser July 24-August 1. Close your eyes and imagine a sea of more than 450,000 sunflowers in bloom on 15 acres of beautiful farmland and the cold, sweet taste of farm-fresh, homemade ice cream – more than 50 flavors, including a special sunflower…… Continue Reading

RUNNING WATER FOR AFRICA 5K RACE/WALK

RUNNING WATER FOR AFRICA 5K RACE/WALK Uganda Farmers Inc is a nonprofit organization that brings clean, running water to remote villages in Africa. Our main fundraiser is the Running Water for Africa 5K Race/Walk, including a fun run for kids, being held on Saturday, September 11th, starting at 9am at the Walnut Beach Pavilion. Pre-registration…… Continue Reading