Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31 Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31
Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31 Saratoga Hospital’s 18th Annual Cantina Kids Fun Run will return to Congress Park in Saratoga Springs to support pediatric emergency services. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, with races beginning at 9 a.m. Children and families are encouraged to get active and enjoy a fun-filled morning. The run will include two race options for children of varying ages and abilities. Per Saratoga Hospital, all proceeds will go directly toward pediatric-related training, certifications, equipment, and technology, helping Saratoga Hospital provide care to pediatric patients and their famil…
Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June
Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June A free June cooking demonstration series in Oxford will focus on nutrition strategies tied to men’s health, cancer risk reduction, and healthy aging. The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, located at 300 Oxford Road, will host the classes every Tuesday in June from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in its Teaching Kitchen, according to Griffin Health. Click here to register. Sessions will highlight different cooking techniques and health topics, including prostate cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation reduction, and healthy aging. The schedule begins Tuesday, June 2, with “The Power o…
Free MCCC Business Roundtable Set Online June 10 Free MCCC Business Roundtable Set Online June 10
Free Mccc Business Roundtable Set Online June 10 Businesses can learn about energy costs, state training grants, and artificial intelligence tools during Montgomery County Community College’s free online Workforce Development Business Roundtable on Wednesday, June 10. The Zoom event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Click here to register. According to MCCC, the keynote speaker will be Stephen Boyle, founder and principal of Merion Energy Solutions. Boyle previously served for a decade as director of state government affairs at PJM. In that role, he led PJM’s work with Pennsylvania and New Jersey state govern…
Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30 Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30
Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30 Sharon Hospital will host a community health fair on Saturday, May 30, giving residents a chance to connect with wellness resources, local organizations, and family-friendly activities. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sharon Hospital. According to Sharon Hospital, the fair will include interactive health exhibits, wellness education, children’s activities, and community resource sharing. Families can also take part in a touch-a-truck activity, visit Northwell Health’s mobile medical unit, and enjoy a BBQ lunch grilled by the Sharon Fire Department. Attendees will be able to e…
Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck
Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck A Naugatuck open house will give prospective nursing students a closer look at Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers’ Practical Nursing program. The event is set for Thursday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus, located at 1186 New Haven Road. Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing [email protected]. According to Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, the 14-month Practical Nursing program is the only hospital-based program of its kind in Connecticut. Students train with nationally certified or master’s-pr…
Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To Avenel PAC Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To Avenel PAC
Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To Avenel PAC Megan Dolan spent years believing she was “not the right mom” after her son was diagnosed with autism. The fear followed her through support groups, school meetings, chaotic playdates, and the daily exhaustion of raising two neurodivergent children while quietly struggling herself. Eventually, Dolan stopped hiding those feelings and put them on stage. What came out of it was “Not the Right Mom,” an award-winning one-woman show coming to New Jersey later this month. Dolan will perform “Not the Right Mom” at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. foll…
St. John’s Riverside Hospital Golf Classic Set For June 16 In Ardsley St. John’s Riverside Hospital Golf Classic Set For June 16 In Ardsley
St. John’s Riverside Hospital Golf Classic Set For June 16 In Ardsley St. John’s Riverside Hospital will hold the Marty & Iris Walshin Memorial Golf Classic at Ardsley Country Club in Ardsley on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. According to St. John’s Riverside Hospital’s press release, fundraising and participation in the final weeks before the outing have already surpassed last year’s highest total, reflecting what the hospital called strong support from sponsors, donors, and participants across the region. Pickleball is being offered for the first time, expanding the day’s activities alongside the tournament. Golfers will also have a shot at a new car in a Hole…
Chris Brown, Usher Announce 2026 Stadium Tour: How To Get Tickets Before They Sell Out Chris Brown, Usher Announce 2026 Stadium Tour: How To Get Tickets Before They Sell Out
Chris Brown, Usher Announce 2026 Stadium Tour: How To Get Tickets Before They Sell Out Grammy Award-winning artists Chris Brown and Usher have announced a co-headlining stadium tour set to stop across the Northeast this summer. Northeast stop include Washington, DC on July 10 and 11, Syracuse, NY on Aug. 1, and Boston, MA on Aug. 17. The R&B Tour will also include two shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, according to tour listings. “Uniting two of the genre’s defining hitmakers, the tour will deliver a must-see run of performances,” the Citi Entertainment website says. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on Fr…
Yonkers Stroke Fair Set For May 13 Yonkers Stroke Fair Set For May 13
Yonkers Stroke Fair Set For May 13 St. John’s Riverside Hospital will host a community Stroke Fair in Yonkers on May 13, 2026. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 967 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701, in the cafeteria on the S2 level. According to St. John’s Riverside Hospital, attendees can engage with stroke experts, check out special guest appearances, pick up free stroke education materials, and enter raffle giveaways. The hospital encourages residents to bring friends, family, and colleagues to the program. A key focus is on learning to recognize the warning signs using B.E.F.A.S.T.: Balance, Eyes, Face …
World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In West Hempstead — See The Details World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In West Hempstead — See The Details
World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In West Hempstead — See The Details A major grocery store chain is looking for actors and extras on Long Island to be part of a World Cup commercial. The application on Backstage.com expires Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and seeks “one male hero and a diverse (in age and ethnicity) background cast for a TV and social commercial.” The commercial films April 23 in West Hempstead, according to the posting. The lead will make $1,000 for 10 hours of work, while the extras will be paid $100 for about five hours. A supporting role of grocery store cashier will also be cast, but that person will make the same amount as the extras, the …
Join St. John’s Riverside Hospital For The Summit 2026 Join St. John’s Riverside Hospital For The Summit 2026
Join St. John’s Riverside Hospital For The Summit 2026 St. John’s Riverside Hospital will host The Summit 2026, a Behavioral Health Services Conference, on Wednesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercy University, Mercy Hall, The Rotunda, 555 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry. Michael Orth, M.S.W., is listed as the keynote speaker. Other speakers listed on the program include: Raffaele Milizia, M.D., who will deliver opening remarks; George Banning, M.D.; Juliette Mandel, M.D.; Stephanie Widmer, D.O.; and Mark Guiliano, M.S.W. Click here to register today!
Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Bringing ‘Carter Classics’ Tour To Saratoga This Summer Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Bringing ‘Carter Classics’ Tour To Saratoga This Summer
Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Bringing ‘Carter Classics’ Tour To Saratoga This Summer Lil Wayne is headed to the Northeast this summer. The Grammy-winning rapper has extended his 20+ Years of Carter Classics tour to 29 new cities over the summer and into the fall, including five shows in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Northeast shows include: July 2 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY Sept. 10 at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY Sept. 11 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ Sept. 18 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA Sept. 19 at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA “Headed on the road again,” Lil Wayne wrote on social m…
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Levity Live In West Nyack ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Levity Live In West Nyack
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Levity Live In West Nyack “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is set to perform live comedy shows at Levity Live in West Nyack next month. Guadagnino will appear for special events at the West Nyack comedy club on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the Levity Live website. Tickets start at $55. Guadagnino first rose to fame in 2009 on MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” which became the highest-rated series in the network’s history during its six-season run, according to his biography on the Levity Live website. The franchise returned in April 2018 as “Jersey…
Live From Laurel Canyon Show In Westport March 22 Live From Laurel Canyon Show In Westport March 22
Live From Laurel Canyon Show In Westport March 22 Westport Country Playhouse will bring “Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock” to the stage at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026. Tickets are listed at $65, $55, and $45. Click here to buy your tickets. Acoustic guitar. Pexels/Caique Araujo According to the Westport Country Playhouse event page, the evening blends live music with narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s and 70s. Laurel Canyon is described as a community of artists credited with forging folk rock and reshaping the look, sound, an…
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical At Darien High School March 19–21 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical At Darien High School March 19–21
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical At Darien High School March 19–21 Darien High School’s Theatre 308 will present The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical March 19–21, with tickets now on sale. Showtimes are Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Darien High School auditorium, 80 High School Lane. Click here to get your tickets. Red curtain in a theater. Pexels/cottonbro studio The school’s theater is bringing the story of Percy Jackson to the stage, following his discovery of his mythical roots and a quest to stop a war among the gods. According to Theatre 308’s F…
“The Melt On Wall Street” Set For Norwalk March 7 “The Melt On Wall Street” Set For Norwalk March 7
“The Melt On Wall Street” Set For Norwalk March 7 A new seasonal event, The Melt on Wall Street, is planned for River Street in Norwalk’s Wall Street Historic District on Saturday, March 7, running from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. According to Visit Norwalk's Facebook post, the idea is to create a winter get-together that helps locals move past the cold and look ahead to spring. Marshmallows over a bonfire. Pexels/Ivan S River Street will be turned into a cozy, high-energy gathering with heated igloo tents, fire pits for making s’mores, live artisan demonstrations, plus a DJ and live bands scheduled throughout the day, Visit Norwalk said on F…
Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15 Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15
Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15 The Stratford Historical Society is inviting the community to “Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Click here to register online. Organization's logo. Stratford Historical Society The society announced on Facebook that the talk will explore how taverns once played a central role in towns across Connecticut. In early Connecticut, taverns weren’t only places to drink. They were places where travelers and locals went to be entertained, spread news and gossip, grab a nice meal, an…
"The Power Of Love" Exhibition Opens Feb. 14 "The Power Of Love" Exhibition Opens Feb. 14
"The Power Of Love" Exhibition Opens Feb. 14 Silvermine Galleries will open its new exhibition, “The Power of Love,” with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition runs from Feb. 14 through March 13 and centers on love as an active force tied to healing, connection, uplift, and transformation. According to Silvermine Galleries’ Facebook post, this exhibition is meant to spotlight how art can create meaning, foster connection, and inspire hope. Painting with a brush. Pixabay/weinstock Silvermine said the show builds on its long tradition of artistic exploration and community engagement. The ga…
McNally’s “Master Class” At Wilton Playshop Feb. 13-28 McNally’s “Master Class” At Wilton Playshop Feb. 13-28
McNally’s “Master Class” At Wilton Playshop Feb. 13-28 Wilton Playshop will stage Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning drama “Master Class” in Wilton from Feb. 13-28, 2026. Shows are set for Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Sundays at 2 p.m., at Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and seniors; with ticket service fees, the posted totals are $32.90 and $27.70 per ticket, according to Wilton Playshop's Facebook post. Click here to get your tickets. An array of red chairs in a movie theater. Pexels/Tima Miroshnichenko The mainstage production spotlights opera legend Maria Callas as sh…
Open Mic Night: Kids, Teens Can Perform Feb. 11 Open Mic Night: Kids, Teens Can Perform Feb. 11
Open Mic Night: Kids, Teens Can Perform Feb. 11 Mill River Park is inviting kids and teens to perform at a free Open Mic Night on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Whittingham Discovery Center. Families who want a performance slot are asked to fill out the online registration form so organizers can learn more about each participant and prepare. Click here to sign up to perform. Microphone on a stand. Pexels/Katrien Grevendonck Acts can include singing, music, stand-up, poetry, dance, and more, per Mill River Park's Facebook post. The event is being billed as a supportive space for young performers, with friend…
Bridgeport Wear Red Day Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 6 Bridgeport Wear Red Day Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 6
Bridgeport Wear Red Day Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 6 Bridgeport residents will have two chances to stop in for a no-cost blood pressure check as the city marks National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The City of Bridgeport announced on Facebook that the effort is focused on raising awareness for heart health and wellness, with health tips, photo opportunities, and giveaways also planned. A doctor checking a patient's blood pressure. Pexels/Thirdman The first session is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at 999 Broad Street, in the front lobby. A second stop runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 45 Lyons Terrace in the City Council Chamber…
Fairfield Chamber Coffee Connect Set For Feb. 3 Fairfield Chamber Coffee Connect Set For Feb. 3
Fairfield Chamber Coffee Connect Set For Feb. 3 Fairfield’s Chamber Coffee Connect will run from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home on Reef Road. Chamber members can attend at no cost, while non-members pay $15, according to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce's webpage. Click here to register for the event. A paper coffee cup. Pexels/Berna The meetup is billed as a chance to connect with chamber members and learn about businesses in the community. Participants can swing by briefly or stay until the event wraps at 9 a.m. The host site is located at 50 Reef Road in Fairfield. The listing also notes th…
Free “Candy Worlds” Event Set At Fairfield Museum Feb. 13-14 Free “Candy Worlds” Event Set At Fairfield Museum Feb. 13-14
Free “Candy Worlds” Event Set At Fairfield Museum Feb. 13-14 Fairfield Museum and History Center is inviting families to “Candy Worlds of Fairfield” on Feb. 13 and 14 at the Fairfield Museum. Fairfield Museum and History Center announced on Facebook that admission is free. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at 370 Beach Road in Fairfield. Museum's logo. Fairfield Museum and History Center Visitors are encouraged to bring family and friends and play an oversized, life-size board game during the event. According to the museum’s Facebook post, guests can drop in at any point during the event hours and travel through a sweet…
Free School Rights Session Coming To Black Rock Jan. 27 Free School Rights Session Coming To Black Rock Jan. 27
Free School Rights Session Coming To Black Rock Jan. 27 Bridgeport Public Library’s Black Rock Branch is hosting a free, in-person Educational Advocacy Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Black Rock Program Room 1. Running from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the program will include an information session and a Q&A focused on parents’ and students’ rights in the school system, including topics tied to special education and school discipline. Click here to register for the event. According to the Bridgeport Public Library event listing, the session will be led by Maura McCarthy, an attorney with Connecticut Legal Services. McCarthy's off…
Dinos Invade Stratford Library Feb. 7 Dinos Invade Stratford Library Feb. 7
Dinos Invade Stratford Library Feb. 7 Stratford’s library is turning “Take Your Child to the Library Day” into a dinosaur-themed Saturday on Feb. 7, 2026. Take Your Child to the Library Day is observed on the first Saturday in February, with libraries across the world offering family-friendly activities to encourage families to visit. In Stratford Library, families can stop in for free books, a craft station (while supplies last), and an I Spy activity. According to Stratford Library’s Facebook post, those activities will be available throughout the day, along with drop-in events. Click here for more information on events and …
Tech Recycling Day Set At Ridgefield Library Jan. 24 Tech Recycling Day Set At Ridgefield Library Jan. 24
Tech Recycling Day Set At Ridgefield Library Jan. 24 Ridgefield Library will host a Tech Recycling Day on Saturday, Jan. 24, offering a drop-off option for old electronics and a way to support the library’s technology initiatives. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with drop-offs accepted in the Dayton Program Room on the library’s Lower Level at 472 Main Street. According to Ridgefield Library’s event listing, accepted items include phones, tablets, laptops, hard drives, PCs, Macs, printers, TVs, DVD players, and other technology. The listing says library staff and volunteers will destroy computer components before recycling to help safeg…
New Vet Hospital Open In Greenwich, Ribbon Cutting, Open House Set Jan. 22 New Vet Hospital Open In Greenwich, Ribbon Cutting, Open House Set Jan. 22
New Vet Hospital Open In Greenwich, Ribbon Cutting, Open House Set Jan. 22 Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is inviting the community in for an open house on Thursday, Jan. 22, with a ribbon cutting by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. The hospital opened in Greenwich on Dec. 15, per its Facebook page. It focuses solely on surgery and is setting a new standard for patient care by combining advanced clinical expertise with a collaborative approach aimed at successful outcomes, according to the chamber listing. Veterinary hospital, pet. Pixabay The open house and ribbon cutting are set for 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Putnam Green, Greenwich, and refreshments ar…
Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24 Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24
Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24 Danbury Library will host “Super Smash Bros. Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 24, inviting local gamers ages 10 to 18 to square off and play through multiple eras of Nintendo’s long-running series. The program runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farioly Program Room at the library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, with registration required, according to the Danbury Library webpage. The registration for this event is free. Register for the event here. Nintendo Switch. Pexels/Erik Mclean Super Smash Bros. is Nintendo’s crossover platform-fighting series that pulls in many characters from ot…
Redding Launches Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 20 Redding Launches Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 20
Redding Launches Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 20 Redding will mark the launch of its new Food Scraps Smart Bin with a Tuesday, Jan. 20 event at the Redding Post Office. According to the town's Facebook post, the official launch is scheduled for 1 p.m. The bin is now available to residents already enrolled in the Redding Food Scrap/Composting Program, and the town is still accepting signups for anyone who wants to join, the Town of Redding announced on Facebook. Click here to sign up for the HRRA Food Scraps Recycling Program. Organization's logo. Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority The program gives residents a way to c…
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 …