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SUMMARY:First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Guides will lead this 2- to 3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm. Enjoy birdsong\, summer blooms\, and good company on this casual hike. Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-june-first-friday-hike-2/\nThis program meets at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT 06784.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/first-friday-hike-deer-pond-farm-in-sherman/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Networking,Non Profit
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
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SUMMARY:CT Trails Day Nature Hike @ Deer Pond Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Deer Pond Farm staff for a CT Trails Day Hike! We will cover 3 to 4 miles of our 15-mile trail network. Learn about birds\, trees\, plants\, butterflies\, amphibians\, and more. Come explore with us!\nRegister at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-ct-trails-day-nature-hike/\nThis program meets at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT 06784.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/ct-trails-day-nature-hike-deer-pond-farm/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250428T173745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T173745Z
UID:27033-1749310200-1749317400@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Bill Bowers: It Goes without Saying
DESCRIPTION:Compared to the work of David Sedaris\, Claudia Shear and Augustin Burroughs\, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING is a uniquely crafted autobiographical tour-de-force in which Bill shares funny\, heartbreaking\, and unbelievable true stories from his career as an actor and mime\, and his life-long exploration of the role silence plays in all our lives. \n​ \nIT GOES WITHOUT SAYING takes you on a scenic tour of Bill’s life thus far; from his childhood in the wilds of Montana\, to outrageous jobs as a performer across the country\, to the whirlwind of Broadway and studying with the legendary Marcel Marceau. \n \nThe evening will also include a special guest delivering An Address to the FL Legislature\, Doug Wright’s poignant 10-minute play\, first produced in 2024\, as part of Voyage Theater Company\, Inc.’s Say Gay Plays.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/bill-bowers-it-goes-without-saying/
LOCATION:Merryall Center\, 8 Chapel Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250514T230348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T230348Z
UID:27036-1749310200-1749317400@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Bill Bowers: It Goes without Saying
DESCRIPTION:Compared to the work of David Sedaris\, Claudia Shear and Augustin Burroughs\, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING is a uniquely crafted autobiographical tour-de-force in which Bill shares funny\, heartbreaking\, and unbelievable true stories from his career as an actor and mime\, and his life-long exploration of the role silence plays in all our lives. \n​IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING takes you on a scenic tour of Bill’s life thus far; from his childhood in the wilds of Montana\, to outrageous jobs as a performer across the country\, to the whirlwind of Broadway and studying with the legendary Marcel Marceau. \nThe evening will also include a special guest delivering An Address to the FL Legislature\, Doug Wright’s poignant 10-minute play\, first produced in 2024\, as part of Voyage Theater Company\, Inc.’s Say Gay Plays.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/bill-bowers-it-goes-without-saying-2/
LOCATION:Merryall Center\, 8 Chapel Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Merryall Center
DESCRIPTION:Bring a couple of songs\, a story\, a few poems\, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall Center’s Open Mic. \nPLEASE ALSO NOTE: Signups start at 6:30 for our 7:00 open mic. Two songs or 8 minutes.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/open-mic-night-at-merryall-center/
LOCATION:Merryall Center\, 8 Chapel Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T070000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T230129Z
UID:27338-1749704400-1749711600@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Summer Songbird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birders can enjoy hearing and seeing summer woodland and meadow birds at Deer Pond Farm. Staff member Lori will guide this walk and will give tips on identifying birds by song. All birding levels welcome.\nRegister at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-summer-songbird-walk/ \n$5 Members\, $10 Non-Members\nThis program meets at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT 06784.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/summer-songbird-walk/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T173000
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SUMMARY:Lisa Stephen Friday
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday: Author\, Composer\, and New York Voices commissioned artist with Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.   \nCo-Sponsor Theodore W. Hine will be hosting a pre-show Wine and Cheese reception starting at 6:00 PM. All ticket holders are welcome to enjoy the idyllic setting of Merryall Arts Center with a glass of cheer overlooking the West Aspetuck. \nTransmission Short Documentary on Lisa  \nAs a child of the 80’s\, Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Lisa’s songwriting career is now in its third decade\, with her most notable work coming in the early 2000’s as the front woman and songwriter for the NYC based rock-n-roll band Lisa Jackson and Girl Friday. After a 10 year hiatus from writing and performing\, Lisa returned to NYC and the Joe’s Pub Stage to showcase her one woman musical TRANS AM and the concert version of the new musical Doll/Girl \, which she has co-created with Joseph Ritsch. Lisa is also a 2025 recipient of an artist grant through the New York State Council on the Arts\, in support of TRANS AM.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/lisa-stephen-friday/
LOCATION:Merryall Center\, 8 Chapel Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T080000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250521T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T192827Z
UID:27343-1750226400-1750233600@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Mountain Laurel Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a 4-mile\, moderate difficulty hike on our Laurel Trail for a view at our fully blossoming mountain laurel grove. Learn about how the CT state flower came to be\, how it is protected\, and which wildlife love laurel.\nRegister at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-mt-laurel-trail-nature-hike/ \n$5 Members\, $10 Non-Members\nThis program meets at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT 06784.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/mountain-laurel-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250514T230055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T230055Z
UID:27283-1750341600-1750953600@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello
DESCRIPTION:🎨☀️ Summer ART Club with Liz RosielloThursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session (There is a June\, July & August Session) Sign up for the sessions that fit your summer schedule!For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)All skill levels welcome! \nJoin artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a summer of creativity\, skill-building\, and artistic exploration! Each session of this laid-back\, small-group Summer Art Club focuses on a different essential art skills—from drawing fundamentals to watercolor journaling to mastering color and value. Classes take place at Gallery 25 and we will draw inspiration from around downtown New Milford\, making the town itself part of your inspiration! \n🗓️ June Session: Drawing FundamentalsThursdays\, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PMSharpen your drawing skills as we explore composition\, perspective\, and technique. We’ll be sketching the charming architecture of downtown New Milford as we learn!
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/summer-art-club-with-liz-rosiello/
LOCATION:Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station\, 11 Railroad Street\, New Milford\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Event,Workshops/Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station":MAILTO:Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T070000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250515T225603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T224623Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Songbird Count & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Deer Pond Farm for the national annual summer bird count. We expect to observe breeding songbirds\, raptors\, and more! We may also see some young fledgling birds at our nest boxes and purple martin gourds.\nRegister at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-count-walk/\n$5 Members\, $10 Non-Members \nThis program meets at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT 06784.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/summer-songbird-count-walk/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmilford-chamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/indigo-bunting-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250617T203512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T203513Z
UID:27913-1750489200-1750492800@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Free Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/free-family-concert/
LOCATION:Theater Works New Milford\, 5 Brookside Ave\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250528T000225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000226Z
UID:27485-1750516200-1750528800@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:a Studio Affair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Studio Affair\nSaturday\, June 21st\n21+ 6:30 – 10:00PM – Free \nUnleash Your Inner Artist\nExpress your Creativity\nBring your Passion\nDo you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well\, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather\, socialize with friends\, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity. \nIf you’re already working on a masterpiece\, feel free to bring it along and showcase your skills. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm\, and we’ll supply a variety of materials for you to play around with. \nSpread the word\, invite your friends\, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus\, if you’re feeling thirsty\, don’t forget to bring your own beverages.\nLocated at 12 Main Street\, New Milford\, CT\n(860) 354-4318
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/a-studio-affair-4/
LOCATION:Village Center for the Arts\, 12 Main Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open House,Special Event,Workshops/Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250515T225732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T225732Z
UID:27353-1750777200-1750780800@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Forestry & Silviculture Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer (CT Licensed Forester) will present on the practices of silviculture. Learn about managing woodlands for diverse needs of people and wildlife. She will explain a brief history of forestry in New England and share details of how foresters create land management plans for wildlife\, biodiversity and recreation.\nRegister at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-forestry-silviculture-webinar/ for the Zoom link to the June 24 Forestry/Silviculture webinar.\nFree to attend.  Suggested Donation $10. Registration required.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/forestry-silviculture-webinar/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Nature Preserve\, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd.\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Non Profit,Special Event,Workshops/Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:chagadorn@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181040
CREATED:20250428T174119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T174119Z
UID:27058-1751124600-1751131800@newmilford-chamber.com
SUMMARY:Joe Crookston
DESCRIPTION:From touring with Gordon Lightfoot\, headlining major US festivals\, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year\,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident\, Joe is on fire.  He’s played with Suzanne Vega\, Dar Williams\, David Francey\, John McCutcheon\, John Gorka\, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award winning films. Watch this trailer for Brooklyn in July. \nSpecial Guest Opener – John John Brown\, www.johnjohnbrown.com
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/joe-crookston/
LOCATION:Merryall Center\, 8 Chapel Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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