New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Creative Card Workshop
2022-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Save the Date!
Saturday, November 5th & 12th, 6:00-9:00PM
Have a fun night out being creative!
We have all the materials for you to make unique and special cards.
$20 for 1 Workshop. You make 4 handmade cards. Everything is included.
You can come to one or both classes.
Age 16+
Call to reserve your spot (860) 354-4318.
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/calendar

Glenholme 5K Run for Autism
2022-11-13 05:00 - 07:00 | Glenholme School, 81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington, CT, 06793
JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC 5K RUNS IN CONNECTICUT!
COURSE: Scenic flat, fast, out-and-back course on a dirt road that winds along the Shepaug River. You won’t find a more beautiful course!! DOGS WELCOME! RUN WITH FIDO!
Registration is $20 per runner until 11/8/22
Race Day Registration will be $25
THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMRATIVE T-SHIRT

Business Series & Networking Seminar - Social Media for Businesses
2022-11-16 07:00 - 08:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Network with us at our third business seminar as Matt Lukens with 322 Marketing & Lukens Consulting presents Social Media for Businesses.

There’s no shortage of social media platforms these days, and more seem to appear every year. Learn which ones are best for you and your business.
Includes a Q&A session for open discussion.

The Business Seminar & Networking Series is presented by the Corporation for New Milford Economic Development, Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce, New Milford Public Library, and Western CT SCORE and will be held at The Maxx until the library opens.
Lunch will be provided. Register by 11-14-2022, https://conta.cc/3eEuM1Q

John Denver Musical Tribute
2022-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
John Denver was an environmentalist and humanitarian who spread a message about ecology and peace through his lyrics. Join us on Friday November 18th at 7pm
to celebrate the life and music of this beloved artist.
Nancy Walsh, joined by Al Burgasser, Rob Brereton, Charlie Stokes, Susanna Marker, Dave Wonsey and others, are sure to entertain you with heartfelt ballads and popular sing-a-longs.
You’re sure to be on a Rocky Mountain High!

Book Talk & Author Signing: THE FALL FROM LUNATHAL, Christopher Carlone
2022-11-20 09:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for a very special Book Release Celebration!
Christopher Carlone will be here to talk about his new book The Fall from Lunathal.
There will be great discussion, special readings and book signings!
Books will be available for purchase!
The Fall from Lunathal : A Dungeons & Dragons group adventure turned into a full-blown fantasy series!
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy books… and that is kind of the same thing!

Connecticut Choral Society Presents ~ A Celebration of Vivaldi, Bach & Handel at Valley Presbyterian Church Brookfield
2022-11-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United States
The Connecticut Choral Society is uniting singers, renowned soloists, and instrumentalists in A Celebration of Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel—part of their 40th Anniversary Concert Season. Featured works will include Bach’s only work for two violins, Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Vivaldi’s joyful Gloria, and Hallelujah from Handel’s Messiah. The audience will be invited to join in the singing of Hallelujah. Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, this concert will feature renowned organist, Linda Sweetman-Waters, harpsichordist Max Vladimiroff, violinists Yevgenia and Sander Strenger, soprano Kristen Plumley, mezzo-soprano Jessica Grigg, ORCHESTRANEXUS, and the Connecticut Choral Society. This amazing group of artists and singers from across the region join as one voice to celebrate the musical beauty of these beloved composers. Visit https://ctchoralsociety.com for tickets, other concert times/venues and more info.

Small Business Saturday - Shop Local
2022-11-25 - 2022-11-26 | New Milford, New Milford, CT, 06776
Small Business Saturday – Shop Local
In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need – getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. This year, the big day is Nov. 26th. We encourage you to Shop Local and support all of the businesses in the Greater New Milford area.
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 26th at 5:30 p.m. on the Village Green. Highlights of the evening will include the lighting of the Christmas trees on the Green and visits with Santa. The trees are put up by the United Methodist Men of the New Milford United Methodist Church, www.newmilfordumc.org. This is the 56th year of trees on the Green. We hope you will join us for this community tradition.
We invite and encourage you to visit our downtown merchants prior to the ceremony on the Green. Come and enjoy the wonder of downtown New Milford.

Run Santa Run 12
2022-11-26 05:00 - 07:00 | Young’s Field Road, 6 Young's Field Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The iconic introduction to the holiday season, always on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, Run Santa Run brings in the holidays right! As it’s also “Small Business Saturday” we are hoping to bring more people to the many small shops and restaurants of New Milford. Not only are we raising dollars for local non-profits, but collecting toys for Toys for Tots in the kids fun run where the kids get to race Santa. Kids fun run is free, but we ask that each child bring a toy for those less fortunate. Come one come all to downtown New Milford, CT … the Best Town in the USA!
The 5k registration will open at 9am and the 5k will start at 10am sharp.
This is a walk and a run, set for all ages and abilities. The course is young’s field road in New Milford, CT and is mostly flat down and back.
We’d love to have you join us!
Kids fun run is NOT 5k and is free. This will be at 9:30am

Zumba Class ~ Free!!
2022-11-30 05:00 - 06:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT

GIVE YOUR ALZ!
2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | CT
GIVE YOUR ALZ!
We are looking for volunteers!
We met so many of you at events recently and heard you say: “We’d like to get involved!”
Join us for one of two peer-led volunteer sessions. December 1 at 6 PM and December 2 at 8 AM, hear from present volunteers about ways you can give back to the Connecticut Chapter Ave Alzheimer’s Association. There’s something for everyone!
Register below. We cannot wait to work with you!
https://stage.alz.org/ct/events/give-your-alz!-ways-to-volunteer-with-us

GIVE YOUR ALZ!
2022-12-02 03:00 - 04:00 | CT
GIVE YOUR ALZ!
We are looking for volunteers!
We met so many of you at events recently and heard you say: “We’d like to get involved!”
Join us for one of two peer-led volunteer sessions. December 1 at 6 PM and December 2 at 8 AM, hear from present volunteers about ways you can give back to the Connecticut Chapter Ave Alzheimer’s Association. There’s something for everyone!
Register below. We cannot wait to work with you!

Sip and Stroll 2022
2022-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | 19Main, 19 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
TICKETS ON SALE: NOVEMBER 1 @ 7:00PM
www.buytickets.at/sipandstroll
Stroll with friends, meet new people, explore the unique variety of stores we have, and the best part, support: Matthew’s Hearts of Hope and New Milford Social Services!
This event is 21+ only – Cheers!
Check-In will be at 19Main (19 Main Street, New Milford), where you will receive your Sip & Stroll 9oz. wine glass. Check-In will only be from 6:00-7:00PM.
Event Sponsored by Attorney Meg Lyon, ESQ. Hoekenga Machado & Lyon LLC (31 Bank Street, New Milford, CT)
For more information on these charities:
Matthew’s Hearts of Hope: http://www.matthewsheartsofhope.org/
New Milford Social Services: https://www.newmilford.org/content/3088/3134/default.aspx
Participating Stores:
Swank on Bank | Safari Collective | Nordica Toys | Compass Rose Collections | The Hunt | Bank Street Theater | Lucia Ristorante | Tasty Waves | Skin + Tonic | Traveling Chic Boutique | Bleu on Bank | PLAY | RLC Classroom | William Ravies Real Estate | Cafe1840 | Nutmeg Olive Oil | Robertson Jewelers | River and Rail Cafe | Salon 27 | Joe’s Salon | Placeres Naturopathic and Acupuncture | H+R Block | Evergreen Juice Bar
More TBD.

Holiday Card Workshop
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Holiday Card Workshop
December 3rd, 6:00-9:00 PM
Save the Date!
Saturday, December 3rd, 6:00-9:00PM
Have a fun night out being creative!
We have all the materials for you to make unique and special cards.
$20 for 1 Workshop. You make 4 handmade cards. Everything is included. Age 16+
Call to reserve your spot
(860) 354-4318.
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/calendar

Business Seminar & Networking Series - Selling & Business Development
2022-12-07 07:00 - 08:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Network with us at our fourth business seminar as Western CT SCORE presents Selling & Business Development.

People like to buy but they hate to be sold. A salesperson’s job, therefore, is not to sell but to teach, coach, and assist a prospect to understand why and how your product or service will solve their problem or improve their lives. The goal is to help someone buy.
Come learn some of the techniques.

The Business Seminar & Networking Series is presented by the Corporation for New Milford Economic Development, Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce, New Milford Public Library, and Western CT SCORE and will be held at The Maxx until the library opens.
Lunch will be provided. Register by 12-5-2022, https://conta.cc/3CI7TCq.

Four Horsemen Holiday Show
2022-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
A crowd favorite! The Horsemen ride their reindeer into Sherman for their annual Holiday show and Fundraiser.
Join the Horsemen: David Ray, Mike Latini, Dave Goldenberg and George Mallas at this fun event!
A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities, including Sherman Cares, the New Milford Food Bank, and the Pawling Resource Center.
Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy / gift item.
All donations are greatly appreciated and will go to a child in need this holiday season.

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-12-13 03:00 - 04:00, 2023-01-10 03:00 - 04:00 | Umbrella Infotech, 14 Elm Street, New Milford, CT

December Business Scene / Food Drive for Camella's Cupboard
2022-12-15 12:30 - 14:30 | The Iron Rail, 10 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Three Children Who Changed the World
2022-12-16 08:00 - 09:30 | New Milford Senior Center, 40 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for us for an inspiring collection of real-life stories concerning three young people who individually changed the landscape of compassionate generosity. Each child unsuspectingly starts a domino-event in the life of an adult; where a simple response of helping one gradually grows into local, national, and international campaigns of saving thousands. Presented in an engaging storytelling format, the goal is to see attendees encouraged to make a small investment and see a big return in their world. Presented by RVNAhealth StayingWELL Account Manager, Ryan Ventura.
Open to the public, ages 60 and over. Lunch will be provided with advance registration. Please register by contacting the New Milford Senior Center at (860) 355-6075.

Hanukkah Party at the JCC in Sherman
2022-12-18 08:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Please join us for our annual Hanukkah Party on Sunday December 18th from 1-3pm.
All are welcome!!
FREE

Breakfast Networking Scene at RVNAhealth
2022-12-20 03:00 - 04:00 | RVNAhealth – New Milford Office, 68 Park Lane Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

3-D Printing Workshop
2022-12-27 04:30 - 09:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
3-D Printing Workshop
With teacher Joe Di Guiseppi
Tuesday, December 27th
Part 1 – Intro to Tinkercad 9:30 am to 11:00am.
Part 2 – Advanced Tinkercad 12:30 to 2:00pm.
$25 each workshop.
This is a great introduction to the 2.0 PLA 3-D Printer in a fun creative environment.
For ages 10+. You can take 1 or both classes (you need to have part 1 to enroll in part 2).
You must bring in your device (Chromebook, PC, or Mac) Please arrive 15 minutes before to set up Tinkercad. You make 1 to 2 pieces.
This workshop includes instructions and 3-D printing of your design.
Please Call (860) 354-4318 to register.
Visit our website villagecenterarts.org

3-D Printing Workshop
2022-12-29 04:30 - 09:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
3-D Printing Workshop – With teacher Joe Di Guiseppi
Thursday December 29th
Part 1 – Intro to Tinkercad 9:30 am to 11:00am
Part 2 – Advanced Tinkercad 12:30 to 2:00pm
$25 each workshop.
This is a great introduction to the 2.0 PLA 3-D Printer in a fun creative environment.
For ages 10+. You can take 1 or both classes (you need to have part 1 to enroll in part 2).
You must bring in your device (Chromebook, PC, or Mac) Please arrive 15 minutes before to set up Tinkercad. You make 1 to 2 pieces.
This workshop includes instructions and 3-D printing of your design.
Please Call (860) 354-4318 to register.
Visit our website villagecenterarts.org

Equinox: Album Release Party / Concert
2023-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The Equinox – One Thing Led To Another Album Release Party!
Please join Kerri Anne Byrnes and Al Burgasser, as they perform original songs from their newly released album, accompanied by those who contributed to the recording.
Nick Arne on guitar, Bob Fink on piano and Nancy Janutolo on percussion.

Business Seminar & Networking Series: Social Media for Businesses, Part II
2023-01-18 07:00 - 08:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Valentine Card Making Workshop
2023-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
We are having a Valentine’s Card Making Workshop.
Make 4-5 cards for $20 – ages 16+.
Saturday, January 21st, 6:00-9:00PM.
Everything is included.
Gift Certificates available.
We’ve made it easy for you to give to that hard to shop for person. We are offering our workshop two different days to allow them to choose the day.
You can also call and register for yourself!! BYOB
Call (860) 354-4318 to register, and let us know what day.

Valentine's Card Making
2023-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Valentine’s Card Making
Saturday, January 21st
6:00-9:00PM.
We are having a Valentine’s Card Making Workshop.
This would be a great gift – or friend/couples night out!
Make 4-5 cards for $20 – ages 16+.
We have beautiful stamps, paper, and so much more for you to make beautiful cards. Instructor will be there to guide you. We also have samples to look at and endless ideas.
Everything is included.
Call (860) 354-4318 to register, and let us know what day.

Kala Farnham with special guest George Mallas
2023-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The JCC in Sherman welcome our new state Troubadour! Kala Farnham will amaze and delight you with her outstanding vocals and instrumentals… musical storytelling at its absolute finest!
George Mallas will be joining Kala for a very special evening of music!
Please read more about Kala in the detailed info and/or go to her website to hear her beautiful music!

3-D Printing Workshop
2023-01-22 04:30 - 09:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Part 1: 9:30 – 11:00am. Beginner TinkercadAges 10+. $25/class.This is for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome.(please arrive 15 minutes before to set up your Tinkercad account)
Part 2: 12:30pm-2:00pm. Advanced Tinkercad, For more experienced or have taken Part 1. Participants must bring their own devices (PC, Chromebook or MAC) This workshop includes instruction and costs. 3-D Prints will be available for pick up a few business days after the workshop (one to two pieces)

Sunday Speaker Series: Our Lives in Dance & On Broadway
2023-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for our 1st installment of the JCC in Sherman Sunday Speaker Series.
SUNDAY JANUARY 22ND AT 1:00 PM
Featuring Maryann Lamb, Elizabeth Parkinson and Scott Wise
Topic: Our Lives in Dance and On Broadway!
Free for Members / $5 Donation at Door for Non-Members
