New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn
2023-04-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT

Business Seminar & Networking Series: The 3 Key Principles that Create More Profits and More Free Time, Part I
2023-04-19 13:30 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
What do you do when your business takes over your time and money? What happens when hard work isn’t enough to get it back? It’s time for your business to help you live the life you want instead of taking it away.
In this seminar Domenic Chiarella, our expert presenter from Western CT SCORE, will show you how to build a business that works for you by developing yourself as a leader, create an environment for your team to take on more tasks, and put systems in place that produce consistent results.
What you’ll learn:

Gain the understanding of what, why, and how to develop and sustain a growing business

How to become the best leader and why it is the linchpin to success
Develop the skills to find and retain employees
Implement a systematic approach to satisfying your clients

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. Refreshments will be provided. Register by 4-17-2023.
Register Here
Not able to attend in person. Join us on Zoom. Email nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com by noon on -2023 for the link.
Parking is located on the street in front of the library around the town Green with additional lots found behind Town Hall (10 Main Street) and the Richmond Center (40 Main Street). Please follow all parking signs.

April Business Scene
2023-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Greca, 1 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States

RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast 2023
2023-04-28 03:30 - 05:00 | The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT
RVNAhealth will be hosting its 22nd Annual Spring Breakfast on Friday, April 28 at The Amber Room in Danbury. Each year, the Spring Breakfast brings together 400 local business leaders, medical professionals, community groups, and RVNAhealth supporters to welcome spring and raise funds critical to patient care and program support. Funds raised allow RVNAhealth to care for patients and clients regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances and make a lasting impact on the lives of those served. It’s truly an inspiring morning and a great way to start the day!
If you want to learn more about becoming a sponsor or table host at this year’s event, which will include a delicious breakfast, impact story, live auction, and raffle with dozens of prizes, please contact Jennifer Christensen at (203) 438-5555, x 1052 or jchristensen@rvnahealth.org

Medium In the Museum
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Spend some time in the elegant Harden House Museum as we reach across to the other side with psychic medium Janine. A group reading will be held for a very intimate group of no more than 30, as the museum is limited in space, so don’t wait to buy your tickets! You can bring photos of loved ones and pets and/or personal items , such as jewelry, if you’d like. Doors will open at 2pm and the reading will start promptly at 2:30pm. Wine will be available for purchase for guest over the age of 21

Sip & Stroll
2023-04-29 12:00 - 15:00 | 19Main, 19 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Stroll with friends, meet new people, explore the unique variety of stores we have, and the best part, support Garden Club of New Milford, celebrating their 100th anniversary. This event is 21+ only – Tickets are $30, with limited quantity available.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sipandstroll/862284?#

RAM : Random Access Memory (60s & 70s Music Concert)
2023-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us as we welcome “Random Access Memory”… the band that specializes in music from the late 1960’s and 1970’s!
GORDON TITCOMB (guitar & vocals)
His career includes decades of recording and/or performing with household-name artists such as: Paul Simon, Arlo Guthrie, Willie Nelson, Judy Collins, and many others. Gordon has performed in 6 musicals on Broadway. His musical compositions have been used by entities such as: ESPN, Disney, AFLAC, Visa, Mastercard and others. Gordon is the author of the acclaimed children’s book : The Last Train.
LENIE COLACINO (bass guitar & vocals)
Lenie is an accomplished singer, musician and voiceover actor who has worked extensively in television, radio and film. He played the part of “PAUL” in the Broadway hit show: BEATLEMANIA. Lenie has voiced dozens of national TV and radio commercials, including the US Army, Tropicana, Hershey’s and many others.
GEORGE POTTS (guitar & vocals)
George has been making music throughout the Northeast for over 40 years, most often performing & recording as a member of the Northwest Connecticut, acoustic quartet: The Joint Chiefs, and as a bassist accompanying R&B and jazz singer Wanda Houston. George also performs as a solo, singer/songwriter/guitarist and released his first solo cd, entitled “Ends and Odds” in October 2022.

Florals & Succulents Workshop
2023-04-30 07:00 - 08:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
With Spring in the air, come join us for a fun morning of floral arranging with some new twists!
Succulent plants are everywhere—in home décor magazines, on social media and displayed on people’s windowsills. This class provides an opportunity to hone your floral design skills, experiment with shape, line and symmetry and incorporate succulents for a trendy touch. Your arrangements will also be full of the best of the season, including ranunculus, garden roses and snapdragons in vibrant colors.
*All ages and levels welcome. Two people can work together and pay for one booking*

May's Big Y Community Bag Program
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-31
Village Center for the Arts has been selected as May’s Big Y Community Bag Program beneficiary. For the entire month of May, store leadership at Big Y’s 1 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT location has selected Village Center for the Arts (VCA) to receive a $1 donation from every purchase of the $2.50 Big Y Community Bag. The Community Bag Program facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the vicinities where shoppers live and work. “VCA is so excited to be named Big Y community bag recipient,” said Jayson, Executive Director of VCA. “The proceeds of your donation will help with our Tuition Assistance program and our Unexpected Artist.” Village Center for the Arts is a nonprofit based in New Milford, CT Founded in 2000, VCA has offered free art related homework help for 8 years. We also have offered tuition assistance for children to be able to experience art, and a special Senior Citizens clay class. Learn more about VCA by visiting www.villagecenterarts.org. For more information on the Big Y Community Bag Program, visit bigy.2givelocal.com.

Sherman School Jazz at the JCC
2023-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Friday May 5th at 7pm as we welcome the Sherman School Jazz Band, along with Chris Carlone, Steven Trinchillo and special guest Jazz Artist Tim Lewis!
Every year these musical students thrill us with their amazing talent!
Free event – All donations greatly appreciated!

Touch A Truck
2023-05-06 05:00 - 10:00 | Litchfield Crossings, 169 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Iron Law Pig Roast & Ride
2023-05-06 10:00 - 14:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Designer Bag Bingo
2023-05-06 14:00 - 17:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Good Rockin' Marty & his Blues Combo
2023-05-06 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Saturday May 6th at 7pm as we welcome : Good Rockin Marty & his Blues Combo featuring Ryan Hartt
Good Rockin’ Marty Finch is considered one of America’s premier blues harmonica musicians in the “Big Walter” style. He blows the roof off of traditional Chicago, Texas, Memphis, and West Coast Blues. Marty has performed with some of the blues legends including Big Walter Horton, Otis Rush, Tommy Tucker, Brian “Hash Brown” Calway, Barrelhouse Chuck and has opened for James Cotton and Johnny Winter. Marty brings the big toned East Coast blues harmonica school to life – his skills were honed in NYC mentored by Paul Oscher, Bill Dicey, and Danny Russo along with other notable NYC blues performers.
Ryan Hartt – guitars – is an excellent harmonicist, vocalist, bandleader, and plays a mean guitar. Ryan Hartt and his band, the Blue Hearts, have three CDs on the Far Tone label. You can hear is music on Spotify. Marty is thrilled to have Ryan share the stage. It’s rare to be both an excellent harmonicist and guitarist.
Alan Winshell – drums – is a seasoned blues roots professional that plays with a great feel and really swings. Al and Marty have been playing together on and off over forty years.
Slamming Scotty – upright and electric bass – is a great new addition to the band switching between acoustic and electric bass seamlessly.

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-05-09 04:00 - 05:00 | Umbrella Infotech, 14 Elm Street, New Milford, CT

Dahlias - Not your Mama's Passé Flowers
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 107 Kent Road, New Milford, CT
The Garden Club of New Milford’s May program will be presented by Michelle MacKinnon. MacKinnon has many certifications including being a UConn-certified Advanced Master Gardener. She is a Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farm Association (CCNOFA), Ecological Landscape Alliance, and Sierra Club member. In addition, she is a lecturer at the NY Botanical Garden and the Berkshire Botanical Garden
She also writes and publishes articles for such publications as The Quinnehtukqut, Sierra Club’s CT Chapter, Newtown Bee, and her own Garden advice letter.
MacKinnon will share tips on selecting, planting, lifting, and storing Dahlia tubers. Ms. MacKinnon will start her program immediately following the business meeting of the Garden Club ~ 2:00 p.m.
FYI – Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family, which also includes the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, zinnia, and, of course, aster.

Business Seminar & Networking Series
2023-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Active Health Grand Opening
2023-05-17 06:00 - 08:00 | Active Health, 39 Park Lane road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Active Health has grown significantly over the past decade due to our focus on preventive care and innovative services that help patients live healthier lifestyles. This growth has led to the addition of more physicians, as well as a new location with more space for these professionals to work efficiently. We are hosting a grand opening of the expansion- open to the public! We would love an opportunity for everyone to tour the facility, meet our staff of doctors, trainers, and health coaches.

May Business Scene
2023-05-17 13:30 - 15:30 | The Silo, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Kane Smego - What's The Word
2023-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
What’s the Word: Explorations of Race and Identity through Hip Hop and Poetry.
Kane Smego performs poetry, rap verse, from his one-man show, Temples of Lung and Air, to explore issues of race, identity, and language. Drawing on his experience growing up in the American South to his work traveling as a performer and educator across five continents, Kane takes the audience on a journey through word and sound while challenging us to take a closer look at ourselves and society.
Tickets & Info: MerryallCenter.org

Rock The Block
2023-05-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Bank Street, 24 Bank Street, New Milford, CT
Our 3-concert series has EXPANDED, now May-Sept! Join our FREE block parties downtown with live music on Bank Street, with street games, local eats, sidewalk sales and fun! Grab your chairs and join us downtown for an evening of safe and community-involved entertainment.

The Chase
2023-05-27 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Saturday May 27th at 7:30pm as we welcome The Chase : Kerri Anne Byrnes, Rob Stagno, Ryan Weber, Todd Budich, and Kim Papa.
The Chase is a Fairfield County, CT based band that offers a unique take on the finest rock, folk and country music of our generation.
The band also performs original music with vocals and harmony a key feature. Our set list includes songs from the Dave Matthews, Alanis Morrisette, The Police, Paul Simon, and Fleetwood Mac.
“We love what we do, and our enthusiasm is contagious!”

Poppy Project Honoring Fallen Veterans
2023-05-28 09:00 - 09:30, 2023-05-28 - 2023-06-03 | Town Green, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
2018 Remembrance Day Poppy Project display of handcrafted poppies in Kings Park, Perth
You are invited to the dedication of the Field of Poppies organized by the Garden Club of New Milford. A short dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 1:00 pm on the New Milford Green at the All-War Memorial. The poppies will remain on display for the following week.
Volunteers from New Milford and surrounding towns have knit or crocheted ~ 2,000 poppies. The Garden Club of New Milford then assembled them on their stems (sticks), making this a true community effort.
We believe that we may be the first community in Connecticut to create a Field of Poppies

Namoli Brennet
2023-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Merryall Center Pride 2023 Presents: Trans singer-songwriter and 4-time Outmusic Award Nominee. Country Queer calls her latest release, Light It Up, “An uplifting shot of hope…that queers the sonic landscape.” She’s also been featured on NPR and her music is featured in the Emmy-award-winning film “Out In The Silence.”
Tickets & More Info: MerryallCenter.org

Spirits In The Park with Tony Spera
2023-06-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Tony Spera has spent a lifetime working in the world of paranormal in the shadows of the unknown and the world we strive to understand. Currently you can see Tony on his amazing show, 28 Days Haunted which has been seen by millions and millions worldwide. The show tests a THEORY from Ed & Lorraine Warren and puts it to a real world test. Join us for a spooky night of sharing ghost stories & real life experiences from a lifetime of working alongisde the Warrens. Tony Spera has over 30 years experience working with the paranormal from hauntings to exorcisms and more. Tony will share some rare photos and video of some of his great moments, scary times and truly unique life. Event will take place on the grass hill at the Conn Pavilion. Doors will open at 8pm and Tony will go on at 9pm. Projector screen and audio system will be set-up so all can see and hear. Don’t miss out on a beautiful spooky evening in the park. In the event of rain the presentation will be scheduled to be TBD date. There will be no refunds once tickets are bought.

Roger Sherman Chapter - Community Reception
2023-06-10 06:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join the Roger Sherman Chapter to learn more about the role of DAR in the greater New Milford community and receive help with your patriot lineage research. Reservations must be made to reserve a time to receive research assistance. Walk-ins are welcome to learn more about the Roger Sherman Chapter. Presentations will occur at 10:30 and 2:30

Connecticut Choral Society Presents Mass of the Children at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown, CT
2023-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT
Please join us on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The Connecticut Choral Society in partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church Newtown, CT presents John Rutter’s Mass of the Children Benefit Concert for Newtown Youth & Family Services.* This beautiful piece of music was written in response to a desire to compose a work that would bring children and adults together, in the same way that performances of Britten’s War Requiem had done for him when a school chorister.
Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, the Connecticut Choral Society will be joined by the festival chorus and these very talented artists: Jennifer Sisco, soprano ~ Nina Porretta, soloist ~ Daisy Lowe, soprano ~ Peter Kendall Clark, baritone ~ Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello ~ Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ. Singers and choirs from across Western Connecticut are invited to sing as part of the festival chorus as we present music of hope for a brighter tomorrow.
By attending this concert and making a donation, you can help support the important work NYFS is doing in our community. It’s a great way to enjoy beautiful music while making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in need. Admission is free with a $20 per person suggested donation at the door in support of Newtown Youth & Family Services.*
For more information please visit us at www.ctchoralsociety.com. Make sure to LIKE/FOLLOW @connecticutchoralsociety on Instagram and Facebook for the latest CCS news, too!
*For those who are not familiar with Newtown Youth & Family Services, it’s a non-profit organization that provides counseling, support, and advocacy services to children, adolescents, and families in Newtown, CT and the surrounding areas. Their mission is to promote and advocate for the well-being and empowerment of individuals, families, and communities.

The Man Without a World ~ Silent Film / Live Music
2023-06-10 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
THE MAN WITHOUT A WORLD is a moving, comic melodrama set in a typical shtetl (village) in Poland. The Jews’ struggle against poverty and racial hatred is complicated by their own division into hostile political factions of the religious orthodoxy, assimilationists, socialists, Zionists, anarchists and survivors.
Silent Film with Live Music by world-renowned musicians Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin.

Sam Morrison - Sugar Daddy
2023-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Merryall Center Presents Comedian Sam Morrison who will take the audience on an outrageous journey of love, loss, diabetes, seagull attacks, and a few extraordinary coincidences. NY Times says, “In his one-man show about mourning his boyfriend… Morrison confronts overwhelming loss with punch lines and panache.” Sugar Daddy just completed an extended run off-Broadway. A CT-premiere.
Tickets & Info: MerryallCenter.org
