May 3, 2008 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Walnut Beach Spring Fest
Where Naugatuck Avenue meets Broadway. Visit the art galleries,
restaurants & shops for demonstrations, exhibits and family
fun. For more information call 878-6841.
May 3, 2008 7:00 PM
Needles & Splints Musical Variety Show
Parsons Auditorium, Milford
Milford Hospital employees, medical staff, family & friends
of the hospital will perform the variety show to raise funds for
capital equipment. Tickets are $15 and for information call 783-1143
May 4,
2008 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Milford Harbor Duck Race
Milford Landing & Fowler Field
To benefit Milford Catholic Elementary Schools
For more information call 874-4990.
May 4, 2008 1:00 PM
Walk Against Hunger
East Rock Park
Participants can pre-register online and create free fundraising
pages where they can set a fundraising goal, add a photo, and e-mal
other to sponsor them. www.ctfoodbank.org/walkagainsthunger.
Music provided by WJ Productions and refreshments, and treats from
Bruegger’s. The walk commences with hot dogs provided by Hummel
Bros.
May 7,
2008 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Annual Photo Contest
Milford Green
Presented by Bridges-A Community Support System
The theme for this year is “Faces”. The public is invited
to attend. Applications and rules for the photo contest are available
at Bridges and from Milford Photo. For more information or to receive
an invitation, please contact Bridges 878-6365 ext. 359.
May 7, 2008 6:30 PM
Swim Across the Sound Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Farmington Country Club
Tickets $50 in Advance / $75 at the door.
For more information call 860-874-8998 or 860-526-3935.
May 8,
2008 5:30 PM
Nightingale Awards
Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford
Hosted by The VNA of South Central CT. The event will honor 75 nurses
in all field of practice, who go above and beyond the call. For
more information call 777-5521 ext. 3220.
May 9,
2008 9:30 – Noon
How to do Business with the Federal Government, State Agencies &
Local Municipalities
Gateway Community College
Room 160 – Main Floor of Campus
Capability Statements & matchmaker preparation - This workshop
will be offered at no charge for small businesses who business strategies
include growth with the federal, state & municipal markets.
You will learn of opportunities available to small businesses including
resources and programs available, marketing tips, how to decipher
the difference between federal and state set-asides, how to find
available bids, how to develop proposals, networking with large
companies and how to successfully approach a large company. For
more information or to reserve your spot contact Lisa Powell 860-240-4892
or lisa.powell@sba.gov.
May 9, 2008 8:00 PM
Robert Piket Trio
Milford Fine Arts Council
Tickets are $12 and reservations are encouraged. For more information
or to reserve seats call 878-6647.
May
10 & 11, 2008 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Meet the Artists & Artisans
Milford Green
For more information call 874-5672 or www.meettheartistsandartisans.com.
May
11, 2008 9:00 AM
12th Annual 5 K Run/Walk
Milford Hospital
Proceeds from the run are used to fund Milford Hospital’s
ongoing education/prevention programs and educational materials
in Milford schools along with cancer & prevention screenings
and community wellness programs. The fee is $15 for adults &
$10 for 12 and under if received by May 5th; $20 for everyone thereafter.
For more information or a registration form call 876-4004.
May 16,
2008 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Book Discussion – A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Sitka Wellness Center, 64 Cherry Street
Explore your life’s purpose with this book. A New Earth, Awakening
to Your Life’s Purpose. $10 fee – registration required.
203-457-1047
May 17,
2008 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Earth Day 2008, Milford
Eisenhower Park (North Street, Milford)
Check in at volunteer headquarters at Eisenhower Park. You will
then receive bus transportation to and from clean-up destinations.
Bring gloves, bush lopper, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. There will
be a wide varied of jobs from trash pick up to trails restoration.
Free food for those registered by May 1st. To register for more
information call 203-301-0136 or milfordearthday@optonline.net.
May 17, 2008 10:00 Am – Noon
Paws for Safety:
Walkathon for Pets & Families
Edgerton Park, New Haven
For more information contact Sue 865-1957. Sponsored by Domestic
Violence Services of Greater New Haven.
May 17, 2008 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
1st Year Anniversary Celebration
Look At Me Now, a wellness Center
487A Campbell Avenue, WH
Enter a drawing to win gift certificates, Swedish massage and free
weight loss services. 10 a.m. -7 pm – Chair Massage, Intuitive
Readings, Food Prep Demo, etc.
7pm – 11 pm – DJ Frankie Doo-wop will be spinning the hottest hits from the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s. 1:00 pm: West Haven Mayor John M. Picard: Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Attend ribbon cutting and be entered in special drawing to win massages, facials, or a free admission into The Biggest Loser Wellness and Weight Loss Challenge ($1,000 Grand Prize for winning challenger) There is no charge to attend. For more information call 933-2200.
May 17, 2008 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marrow Donor Drive
Masonic Hall, Milford
Sponsored by JFHS Interact
Join the national marrow donor program registry. For more information
visit www.marrow.org.
May 17, 2008 8:00 PM
Milford Center for the Arts
Walkathon for Pets & Families
Mannes College of Music Classical Guitar Department will perform
to support the New England Guitar Society. Tickets are $15. For
more information call 878-6647.
May 17, 2008 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spring Into Wellness Expo
Sitka Wellness Center, 64 Cherry St., Milford
Chair massage, yoga, organic skin care, reflexology, nutrition,
Jin Shin Jyustu, life coaching, retreats, raw food, healing touch,
pranic wellness, meditation, ayurveda, natural cleaning products,
cleansing & detoxing. For more information www.laurarasmussen.com.
May 18,
2008 2:00 PM
Bob Cooke Memorial Trek
Against Skin Cancer
Lisman Landing, Milford
Competitive run/bike/family walk. Prize giveaways, wine tasking,
gift bags, raffle, dinner, drinks, survivors/memorial tent, kid’s
zone, live music. For more information call 878-8648 or visit www.rncwalk.com.
May 18, 2008 2:00 PM
SUBWAY Regional Symphony
Gateway Community College
Music selections from composers Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Arlen and
Massenet will be performed by the symphony orchestra and guest soloists.
There is no charge for this event. For more information call 283-1053
or 933-2224.
May 19,
2008 Noon – 1:00 PM
Biggest Loser Challenge
Look At Me Now, a wellness center.
10 week weight loss & wellness competition. Win cash prizes.
Complete body analysis performed and a different wellness practitioner
will speak each week. Fun information and supportive environment.
Call 933-2200.
May 20, 2008 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
American Red Cross, Milford Chapter Blood Drive
Milford Corporate Park
472 Wheelers Farms Road
To make an appointment or for more information call 874-2531.
May 20, 2008 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
American Red Cross, Milford Chapter Blood Drive
Hines/Merritt Crossing
440 Wheelers Farms Road
To make an appointment or for more information call 874-2531..
May 21,
2008 1:45 – 7:00 PM
American Red Cross, Milford Chapter Blood Drive
Milford Elks Club
124 New Haven Avenue
To make an appointment or for more information call 874-2531.
May 22,
2008 5:30 – 10:00 PM
2nd Annual Greater New Haven Feast
Downtown New Haven
To benefit Best Buddies in Connecticut. The event features food
& beverage from 4 area restaurants. Tickets are $50 each, groups
of six get the 6th ticket free. For more information call 203-773-9233
or visit www.bestbuddiesct.com/feast2008.
May 23,
2008 7:30 PM
Drumming Workshop
Sitka Wellness Center
Learn basic hand drumming techniques & rhythms. Bring drums
or other percussion instruments or choose from ones provided. Cost
$10.
May 28,
2008 8:00 PM
Laura Warfield
Performance Coffeehouse
Milford Fine Arts Council
Snacks, beer and wine will be available fore a nominal charge. The
coffee is free. Reservations are highly recommended as coffeehouse
events sell out quickly. For directions and further information
about the coffeehouse visit www.milfordarts.org.
May 29,
2008 7:00 PM
Milford Ambassadors of Respect Celebration
Milford City Hall
Please contact Danielle Dumont at 490-9160 or 783-3409 for more
information.
May 30,
2008 8:00PM
Milford Fine Arts Council
Performance Coffeehouse
Cassandra Kubinski & The Elwoods. Tickets are $10. Café
Atlantique, Villa Gourmet and Pond Point Liquors are sponsors of
this event and snacks, beer & wine will be available for a nominal
charge. Coffee is free. For more information or tickets call 878-6647.
Reservations are recommended as coffeehouse events sell out quickly.
