The Community Event Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events in your area and is provided as a community service. As details may change after printing, we suggest you call ahead to verify events in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. We welcome your submission of family-oriented events.  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
COMING SOON April 18, 2010 - Statewide
Travelers Walk MS, presented by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. We walk together during Walk MS to make a powerful statement and to keep moving toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. Join a team, raise funds and walk to help people affected by MS. Locations Include: Cheshire at Cheshire High School, 8 a.m. • Clinton at Joel Elementary School, 8 a.m. • Enfield at JFK Middle School, 8 a.m. • Litchfield at Litchfield Town Green, 10 a.m. • Manchester at Manchester Community College, 8 a.m. • New London at Mitchell College, 8 a.m. • Simsbury at Westminster School, 8 a.m. • West Hartford at University of Connecticut – West Hartford Campus, 8 a.m. • West Haven at West Haven High School, 8 a.m.• Westport at Sherwood Island State Park, 9 a.m.Registration is free. Visit or call for further details. www.ctfightsMS.org 860-913-2550
MARCH
Ongoing - March 14 - Essex
EagleWatch 2010 at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. An annual celebration of the return of bald eagles to their winter feeding grounds along the Connecticut River. Interactive exhibits, educational workshops and eagle viewing boat tours. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm. Admission: Adults $8, seniors $7, children (6-12) $5, under 6 free. Boat tours additional charge. www.ctrivermuseum.org (860) 767-8269
March 9 - Madison
Understanding ADHD - KIDSTEPS Family and Children’s Center, 51 Boston Post Rd. Madison Unit 1. This training presented by Kathy Slade, CT Parent Advocacy Center, is designed to educate parents, teachers and others about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and implications for school success. 7-9 pm. Free. www.sarah-inc.org (203) 318-3692 ext 2
March 13 - Waterbury
"Click, Clack, Moo". J.F. Kennedy High School, 422 Highland Ave. When his granddaughter Jenny comes to visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a "tech-free zone". He puts her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. 3 pm. Admission: $8. www.youngpeoplestheatre.org (203) 577-2377
March 14 - Mystic
8th Annual Women's Health Conference held at Mystic Marriott. Join the Women & Family Life Center for our 8th year of providing premier health, wellness and balance topics for women of all ages. It offers women an opportunity for fun, education and relaxation. This year's keynote address will be given by Dr. Marie Savard, ABC News Medical Consultant and author of the recent book, Ask Dr. Marie: Straight Talk and Reassuring Answers to Your Most Private Questions. Along with 33 topics, the conference offers a breakfast and lunchtime keynote, an all-day expo, health screenings, breakfast and a gourmet lunch. The Saturday night preconference event (optional) will offer a cabaret-style evening with a light dinner and entertainment. 8 am-4 pm. Fee charged. www.womenandfamilylife.org (203) 458-6699
March 19 - Hartford
The Harlem Globetrotters stop at the XL Center on Friday, March 19th at 7 pm. For 84 tremendous years, the Harlem Globetrotters, Magicians of Basketball®, have thrilled audiences around the world. Today, a new generation of stars carries on this storied tradition with timeless basketball exhibitions. Don’t miss this classic! For tickets, log on to www.harelmglobetrotters.com
March 19 - New London
A Wild Point of View: Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall. Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London. Experience life from an animal’s point of view during a presentation by Crittercam inventor Greg Marshall. Suitable for ages 10 and up. 7:30 PM $24 www.gardearts.org (860) 444-7373 ext.1
March 21- Madison
Casey Carle's Bubblemania at Polson Middle School, 302 Green Hill Road. With over 350 BubbleMania! shows a year, Casey Carle, a “one-man phenomenon”, has proven that soap bubbles are not just for popping anymore! All proceeds benefit St. Andrew's Preschool Playground Revitalization Project. 3:00 pm. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. To reserve seats, mail a check to St. Andrew's Preschool and write Bubblemania in the memo line. Contact Leah Ann at 203-245-1308 or leahann@standrewsmadison.org.
March 26 - 28 - Hartford
Sugarloaf Craft Festival at the Connecticut Expo Center. Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 200 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. The show also includes live music and children’s entertainment. Don’t miss piano performances by Ngu Mbandi and Bob Geresti. Middle Earth Studios returns with their popular children's costume storytelling. Your children may join in the fun, don elaborate costumes, and participate as actors and actresses. Fri. & Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm. Admission $8, Under 12 & Parking FREE. www.bigasalloutdoors.com
March 27 - Clinton
19th Annual Clinton Chamber of Commerce at Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Route 1. Open to the public. 50 businesses, food court. Special guest: Meigs Point Nature Center Exhibit sponsored by Shoreline Animal Hospital. Free. 9:30 am-3 pm. www.clintonct.com (860) 669-3889
March 27 - Guilford
GIRLS EXPO at the Guilford Community Center, Church Street. Guilford Youth and Family Service Agency presents an expo of informational booths and demonstrations around topics of nutrition, self-esteem, and youth/community involvement and support for girls. 12 pm - 3 pm. Free. (203) 453-8047
March 27 - 28 - Bridgeport
The 2010 Home Show at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street. Make your home a show place! See, compare and buy kitchens, baths, windows, doors, flooring, sunrooms plus more. Talk with landscape, lawn care and interior design professionals. The Home Show at Harbor Yard offers one stop shopping for all of your spring projects. 10 am-7 pm. Adults $8.00 / Children under 14 free. www.arenaatharboryard.com
April 1 - Hamden
The 5th Annual Hamden/North Haven PTA Council Summer Camp Fair. Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Please come and gather information, speak to camp representatives and see what wonderful programs are available for children in the New Haven area this summer! 5-8 pm. Contact mary.kearney@yale.edu for further information.
April 8 - 11 - Wallingford
Sesame Street Live, "Elmo’s Green Thumb"! Toyota presents Oakdale Theater, 95 South Turnpike Road
Sunny isn’t just the weather forecast on Sesame Street - it’s also the name of Elmo’s sunflower friend! Join all your favorite friends on an amazing adventure as they help Elmo find a new home for Sunny in the all new Sesame Street Live stage show, "Elmo’s Green Thumb". For schedule and ticket information, visit www.livenation.com (203) 265-1501
ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing - Ansonia Creature Features: Every Saturday at Noon. The Ansonia Nature Center. Come to meet the Nature Center’s animal ambassadors. Some are cuddly and some are not! Get introduced to a mammal, a reptile, a bird or even an anthropoid! call (203) 736-1053 or visit their web site for more information. Free. Ongoing - Ansonia Hike every Sunday at 1:00. Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Rd. Guided hike. Children welcome. Free. www.AnsoniaNatureCenter.org. 203 736-1053 Ongoing - Fairfield
Family Builders for Single Parents & Kids First Baptist Church of Fairfield, 65 Church Hill Rd First Friday of each month. Come out for a night of games, fun and refreshments 7:00 pm Free. 203-374-9702
Ongoing - Guilford
Mommy & Me Support Groups. Women & Family Life Center Carriage House 96 Fair Street Friday classes for mommies and children to enjoy support and playtime together. Waddlers: 9:30 am-10:15 am, Toddler Time: 10:15 am-11:00 am, Baby & Me: 11:00 am-11:45 am. Facilitated by Laura Charbonneau. www.womenandfailylifecenter.org 203-458-6699 Ongoing - Guilford
Brown Bag Lunch for Parents of Teens: A Learning & Support Group for Parents. Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street. This group is facilitated by Dr. Abby Lipshutz, who specializes in Adolescent counseling and therapy. The purpose of the group is to provide an outlet for parents to get together with other parents to share questions, concerns and ideas and to address the many issues they are confronting as their kids progress from adolescents to young adults. Last Tuesday of the month: January 26, February 23, March 23, Noon - 1 pm, Free (bring your lunch!) Free. www.womenandfamilylifecenter.org 203-458-6699 Ongoing - Guilford Music classes with the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center. Explore the science of sound through music. Learn about instruments from percussion to woodwinds that you will play and then build your own beach bottle banjos, flutes, drums and more. Learn to play music in a group through drumming, singing and movement using instruments from around the world. Meets Tuesdays in Guilford from 11:00-11:45 a.m. on October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 2009. Fee charged for series, includes materials for instrument building. Contact Melinda and Maria at 203-215-2317 or mandm@experientiallearningcenter.org to register or for more information.
Ongoing - Guilford
Science classes with the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center. Join a small group of young scientists as we explore the natural world in a scientific way. Hands-on approach to learning. Focus on using observation skills, making predictions, developing hypothesis and designing experiments to test ideas. Earth, life, chemical, physical and environmental sciences are all included in our curriculum. Topics include Bubbleology, ecosystems and habitats, anthropology/archaeology, inventions, simple machines, and lots more. 10-week sessions available - Session One: 21 Sept – 23 November 2009; Session Two: 30 November 2009 – 10 February 2010; Session Three: 22 February – 12 May 2010. Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in Guilford - ages 9 and 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and ages 11-14 from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Fee charged for session. For more information and to register contact Melinda and Maria at 203-215-2317 or mandm@experientiallearningcenter.org
Ongoing - Guilford
Writer’s Workshop with the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center meets in Guilford Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. for students aged 9-14. Through mini-lessons, writing time and sharing aloud, students will explore writing from the heart while learning both the significance and way to incorporate a variety of aspects of writing, such as setting; character development; plot vs theme; show, not tell; writing a good lead; using dialogue and more. Three ten-week sessions are available. Session One: 21 Sept – 23 November 2009; Session Two: 30 November 2009 – 10 February 2010, Session Three: 22 February – 12 May 2010. Fee charged for session. Contact Melinda and Maria at 203-215-2317 or mandm@experientiallearingcenter.org to register or for more information.
Ongoing - Madison Shoreline Parent Chat-a parent support group with free childcare KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center, 51 Boston Post Road Unit 9. Parent Chat meets weekly to discuss parenting children focusing on needs of families concerned about their child's social, emotional, physical development and educational success. Parents share ideas, concerns and gain new information on varied parenting topics. Children are provided with free supervised play during discussions. Wednesdays 9:15-10:15AM free. www.sarah-inc.org 203-318-3692
Ongoing - Madison
The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center - a Division of SARAH. 51 Boston Post Road, Madison. The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center provides therapeutic and integrated learning experiences for differently abled children, ages birth to 12, and their families. Our mission is to meet the needs of families who are concerned about their child's social, emotional, physical development and educational success. We provide programs for children and families. The goal of the programs is to provide fun activities, supportive groups and family events that enhance the lives of parents/caregivers and their children. www.sarah-inc.org Click here to see our full calendar of ongoing events. KIDSTEPS - A Division of SARAH For information call Marian Roy, Family Support Coordinator at 203-318-3692 Ongoing - Mondays - New Haven Chess Instruction & Games at New Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm Street. Chess Instruction & Games at New Haven Free Public Library (Ives- Main Library) Community Room. 4:00- 5:00 PM, Mondays. Come to the library and learn to play chess. For children ages 5-12. 203-946-8130 Ongoing – Niantic First Friday Nights Free! Children's Museum of Southeastern CT 409 Main Street, Niantic. The First Friday Nights of each month are free. Bring the family to the museum on all other Friday nights of the month and get half off the admission price. Free or half price admission is good from 5-8 p.m www.childrensmuseumsect.org 860-691-1111 |
