New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Macrame Heart Keychain
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Make yourself something this Valentine’s Day–a beautiful macrame heart keychain!

Earlybird Concert
2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The music group earlybird began as a few friends meeting around the table each week for the pleasure of singing all kinds of vocal music, particularly that of the Renaissance. They have performed at churches and small venues throughout Connecticut. A favorite location is the old train tunnel at Steep Rock preserve in Washington. Members are Jim Barrett (Winsted) bass and recorder; Laura Evans (Roxbury) alto; Sarah Fay (New Milford) soprano and recorder, and Erica Warnock (Bantam) on viola da gamba and recorder. Please join them for festive Christmas concert with music both old and new.

Fused Glass 101 ~ Valentine Edition
2025-02-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
The perfect beginner or refresher class.
Start with a clear glass shape and learn how to cut and arrange different types of glass pieces into a design.
Designs are then fired in our kiln to fuse together and shape.
The course includes safety instructions as well as an overview of how to use the tools required to complete your project. We will show you several example projects and then you’ll have the rest of the class to experiment and complete your design.
Glass Fusing projects are typically ready for pick-up after 2 weeks. (You will be contacted when they are done.)
We do not allow food and drink at the table during glass sessions.
What to Expect:
a fun & relaxed atmosphere
professional introduction to the medium
cutting and shaping of scrap glass to create a design
you will create a suncatcher, votive or small trinket dish
What You’ll Get:
introductory instruction from a member of our staff
clear square glass base large enough
kiln firing
Notes:
​1 – 1.5 hour session
safety goggles (or glasses) must be worn during the class
closed toe shoes required
this class is appropriate for ages 12+
pre-registration is required

Yarn Bowl Paint Your Own Pottery
2025-02-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Enjoy an afternoon relaxing with friends, or making new ones while painting pottery!
Our talented staff will offer guidance and suggestions to help you create a lovely, one-of-a-kind ceramic yarn bowl.
$36 per person
Includes bowl, glazing materials, and firing fee.
Refreshments are welcome.

Songwriting with Dean Bolt
2025-01-30 13:00 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
This program will examine the process which most songwriters use to create music. How does a
songwriter create songs? For most songs there is an origin story; something that triggered the
writing process or inspired the songwriter. During this program Dean will sing and break down
songs to illustrate the different ways songwriters create songs. Join us for some music and learn
about how songs are written. This program is sponsored by the Friends of New Milford Library.
Dean Bolt is a singer songwriter who grew up in Willimantic CT surrounded by local garage
bands, Shaboo bands and other great musicians who went on to successful music careers. He
wasn’t one of them. However, he did find his way to a music career later in his life and is
currently working on recording his first CD.

RESTORE: MINI WELLNESS RETREAT
2025-01-26 05:00 - 10:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one!
Join us for an afternoon of wellness meant to help you and/or your loved ones relax and restore your mind, body, and spirit back to the best version of yourself!
Bing your own lunch or pay an additional $25 for our provided lunch!
Schedule:
10:00-10:45 Opening Connection Circle
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Restorative Yoga
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Mindful & Intuitive Collage
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Acupuncture & Sound Bath
3:15-3:30 Closing Connection Circle

Global Community Engagement Day
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The library is hosting New Milford community agencies, such as the United Way, TheaterWorks, The Wheels Program, Housatonic Resources Recovery, Friends of New Milford Library, and more. These organizations will share their missions and information with the public. Come and learn about all the valuable resources New Milford has to offer and how you can help make our town a little better!

Unicorn Day Celebration
2025-01-25 06:00 - 11:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Sat, Jan 25 | Create Escape Studio
🦄✨ Unleash Your Inner Unicorn! ✨🦄
Join us on January 25th for a magical day filled with magic, creativity, sparkle, and fun!
Unicorn Day Celebration
🦄✨ Unleash Your Inner Unicorn! ✨🦄
Join us on January 25th for a magical day of creativity and sparkle as we celebrate Unicorn Day! Bring the whole family and let your imagination soar while you create unicorn-themed art projects that are as unique as you are!
🎨 What to Expect:
Paint on Canvas: Craft a masterpiece full of vibrant rainbows and magical vibes.
Glaze Ceramics: Add some sparkle to your unicorn-inspired creations.
Make Mosaics: Piece together a one-of-a-kind design that shines bright.
Work with Glass: Create dazzling works of art with a magical touch! (ages 10+)
✨ Dress the Part: Come dressed in your best sparkly, rainbow, and unicorn-inspired attire to embrace the enchantment fully!
🍪 Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy a light snack and water as you bring your creative visions to life.
📅 Details: Sat, Jan 25
During Open Studio from 11 – 4
Registration: $15 per person (applied toward your project cost on the day).
Ages: 5 and up (all attendees must register).
Spaces are limited, so gather your unicorn-loving crew and secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind celebration!

Mike Allen program
2025-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Stellar storyteller Mike Allen–the producer of the podcast “Amazing Tales From Off and On CT’s Beaten Path”–tells us about some of the incredible sea adventures that occurred near CT. This program is sponsored by the Friends of New Milford Library.

Southern Desperation
2025-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Jim Lynch, Mike Walsh and Ed Lang of Future Tense and Bob LaMorte from The New Desperation have teamed up with Larry Carrow and Tom Taggert from Whitewood to form Southern Desperation! Southern Rock at it’s finest! $5 Cover at the door.

Songs of Hope
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Featuring:
Bernie Kaplan | Riva Jean | Holly McNerney | Bruce Carroll
A night of music meant to uplift and bring you HOPE.

Tax-Planning Presentation
2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
CPA and Financial Advisor Katrina Luca will advise us on tax changes for 2025. Plus, she’ll speak about:
Maximizing Deductions and Credits
Tax-Planning Strategies
Common Tax-Filing Mistakes
Implications of Life Changes on Taxes

July Business Scene - location and sponsors TBA
2025-01-16 12:30 - 14:30 | CT
Check back for confirmation of location and sponsors.

SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES WITH FRED ZOLLO: MISSISSIPPI BURNING
2025-01-12 08:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
FREE EVENT!
We welcome back producer Fred Zollo to show and speak on his film, Ghosts of Mississippi.
In this film based on actual events, black activist Medgar Evers (James Pickens Jr.) is murdered in 1963, and much of the evidence points toward white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith (James Woods). However, after two trials, De La Beckwith is acquitted twice by a jury of whites. Now, decades later in 1989, Evers’ widow, Myrlie (Whoopi Goldberg), thinks she has evidence to finally convict him. But no lawyer will touch the case except the young and brash Bobby DeLaughter (Alec Baldwin).

Dan’s Garage at HRB
2025-01-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Classic Rock from the 60’s and 70’s through today! $5 Cover at the door.

NMPL Chess Tournament
2025-01-11 08:00 - 12:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Like to play chess? Join us at the New Milford Chess Tournament–for everyone ages 8 and up! When you register, you’ll be asked your age and your rating, if you have one. (No worries if you don’t have a rating!) Sign up today!

KNIT & CROCHET WORKSHOPS
2025-01-11 06:30 - 09:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Knitting and crochet workshop tickets sold separately
Beginner Knitting Class 11:30-12:30pm
In this class, you will learn the basic stitches of knitting – the knit stitch and the purl stitch – as well as how to read a yarn label, how to read a knitting pattern, and more! – 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each
Beginner Crocheting Class 1:30-2:30pm
In this class, you will learn the 6 basic crochet stitches, how to start a project and end a project, how to read a yarn label , how to read a crochet pattern, and more!
– 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each
All materials and supplies will be provided at the 1st class at a $25 fee

DINNER & MUSIC: AL BURGASSER WITH MARK HUBERMAN
2025-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
For this month’s dinner and music event, we welcome to the stage Al Burgasser and Marc Huberman!
$50 PER PERSON
Ticket provides access to our buffet style dinner, dessert, coffee, and tea as well as of course the live music!
Menu:
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Francese
Buttered Egg Noodles w/ Parsley
Roasted Root Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Bread & Butter
Coffee, Tea, & Dessert

Art Day with the VCA!
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Village Center for the Arts will be on hand to show us how to paint a masterpiece!

ESL Café
2025-01-09 13:00 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

Friends TV Trivia
2025-01-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us at Housatonic River Brewing, Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 6:30PM for Friends TV Trivia!
Free to Play, Great Prizes!
Take advantage of our Wednesday HRB Burger Special – Get an HRB Burger, fries and a beer (or glass of wine) for $20.00!
Check out our delicious selection of Mocktails in celebration of ‘Dry January’!

Narcan Training
2025-01-07 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Apex will train you on how to use Narcan–you may save someone’s life with this training.

Ukulele Club
2025-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join this club to learn the ukulele and to improve your skills. Playing the ukulele with others is loads of fun! A collaboration between NMPL and NM Senior Center. If you are over 60 and need a ride to the library, please call 860-355-6075.

Two Dollar Hat at HRB
2025-01-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Jim Lynch and Mike Walsh of Future Tense and The New Desperation are $2 Hat, an acoustic trio who run the gamut from Sinatra to The Black Keys, tunefully.

Adult Game Club
2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for a mixture of video games and board games. We will be playing games designed for multiple players and games that are one on one. Please keep in mind the games are intended for young-adults and adults.

Dan Sawyer at HRB
2024-12-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Classic rock and a velvet voice!
One of our absolute favorites!

JCC Hanukkah Party
2024-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah together as a community!
To celebrate we will feast on some delicious jelly donuts & potato latkes! Feel free to BYOB!
Rabbi Mark Cohn from Temple Sholom in New Milford will be joining us to tell stories of Hanukkah and get everyone in the spirit of the season!

Goat Boy Soaps Open House
2024-12-22 05:00 - 10:00 | Goat Boy Soaps, 1 Murphy’s Way, New Milford, 06776
Special Pricing, Gift Baskets, Gift Sets, Moulded Holiday Soaps, Local Vendors, Coffee, Cookies and of course Goats!

Bittersweet Descent at HRB
2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
BSD plays their original folk/rock/country songs along with covers of Chris Stapleton, Phish, Morgan Wallen, The Killers, U2, Zeppelin, Zach Bryan, The Stones, Old 97’s, eve 6, Green Day, Tyler Lyle, among others. $5 Cover at the door.

Housatonic River Brewing Co. Ugly Sweater Party!
2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Show us your best Ugly Holiday Sweater!
Join us Saturday December 21, 7PM for
– Ugly Sweater Prizes
– Festive Cocktails
– Free Raffle
– Complimentary Treats
