New Milford Chamber of Commerce

United Way & New Milford Rotary Club Hygiene Drive
2024-05-18 05:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The New Milford Rotary Club and the United Way Greater New Milford office of will a hold a “Reduce Hygiene Poverty” Drive-up Donation on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00 am to Noon, at the Front Entrance of Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Rd, New Milford. All items will be donated to New Milford Social Services.
Donations of adult and baby diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, laundry detergent, period pads & tampons, shaving cream & razors. What we may take for granted, some families must go without. Low income restricts options for struggling families. Access to hygiene products can help an entire household improve their quality of life. The impacts are immense, and families need help.
For more information call Katy Francis @ 860-354-8800 or email: katy.francis@unitedwaycwc.org or email info@nmrotary.org

Al & Friends : Homegrown
2024-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Friday May 24th at 7pm
Al Burgasser & Friends : Homegrown
An evening of original songs written, arranged and performed by the talented singer/songwriters that are a part of the Western Connecticut Music Community.
Featured performers:
Al Burgasser, and friends . . .
Caroline Bennett
Kerri Anne Byrnes
Susanna Marker
Beth Obstgarten
Deb Oria
Nancy Setzler
Nancy Walsh
Paul Ducker – saxophone, etc.
Bob Fink – piano
Dave Wonsey – percussion

Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2024-06-01 05:00 - 09:00 | Town Green, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The NM Garden Club’s annual Flower Sale includes perennials, veggies, annuals, and houseplants—lots of variety and great prices. Knowledgeable Garden Club members will assist with your selections.

Designer Bag BINGO!
2024-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
It’s back, Designer Bag BINGO!10 CHANCES TO WIN A DESIGNER BAG*10 rounds of bingo. A designer bag will be awarded to one winner per round*Door prizes, raffle, 50/50*Bring hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages & cash.*Cash bar will be available.*Additional Bingo cards, water, candy & chips will be available to purchase.*21 and older
TICKETS$35 early birds by May 12$40 May 13-June 1

VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford
Presented by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2wx7kct6

New Milford Swim & Tennis Club along with National Iron Bank present The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's Junw Business Scene
2024-06-06 01:30 - 15:30 | New Milford Tennis & Swim Club, 93 Aspetuck Ridge Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us and other business professionals to connect and network at this informal networking opportunity.* Free and open to the public* Bring your business cards* Bring a friend/colleague* Food and beverages* Door prizes welcome to help promote your businessSponsored this month by:* New Milford Tennis & Swim Club* National Iron Bank

New Milford Ice Cream Crawl
2024-06-30 - 2024-08-25
The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will run July 1 through Aug. 25.
Eight New Milford establishments that offer ice cream treats will participate.
Individuals who visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses are eligible to win an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.
For all the details, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

BrightPath summer enrollment
2024-07-10 04:00 - 2024-08-31 13:00
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Photo Composition workshop
2024-07-12 09:00 - 11:00

Steve Bennett Comedy Show
2024-07-12 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for the 5th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show at the JCC in Sherman! Saturday July 12th at 7:30pm
Laugh along with some of the freshest comic voices on the stand-up stage, in keeping with the raucous comedy events our longtime resident Steve Bennett organized over the years!
This year’s lineup:
Lindsey Barnes (co-Host)
Sean Conrad
Katie Finn
Ben Rosenfeld
Amy Veltman (co-host)
Tayler Yarish

$10-25

Fourth of July Fireworks
2024-07-13 05:30 - 18:00

'S Wonderful - performance with Liz Callaway and Sherman Chamber Ensemble
2024-07-19 15:30 - 17:30
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We Will Dance Again
2024-07-19 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for a special screening of “We Will Dance” July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Followed by short Q&A with executive producer Terence Wrong

Painting Swap Paint Party
2024-07-21 08:00 - 09:00

BrightPath's Summer Luau Open House
2024-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Bright Path Kids, 169 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
We are hosting an evening of fun games, light refreshments and a chance to tour our facility while enjoying fun for the little ones! Our playgrounds will be open for enjoyment. This event is FREE and open to the community. We will give interested guests a tour and be available to answer any questions regarding our program.
Email: newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com for more info!

Chicks & Friends
2024-07-27 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Saturday July 27th at 7:30pm for Chicks & Friends : Nancy Setzler, Maggie Meriwether & Susanna Marker, with special guests Al Burgasser & more!
Nancy Setzler has been a singer/songwriter and musician for many years, first developing her love for music while performing with her church folk group and then transitioning to acoustic folk and classic rock bands. Currently she plays in Tuned In, Wandering Women, and Chicks on Fire, which feature a combination of unique harmonies on popular covers as well as fresh original songs. She is working on new original music, as well as collaborating with other musicians and songwriters.
Maggie Meriwether has been singing for years with a variety of different musicians. She is most recently in the acoustic duo, The Wandering Women, who specialize in harmonies and acoustic versions of well-known songs. She is also working on her acoustic guitar skills and hopes to incorporate more guitar playing during performances in the future.
Al Burgasser has a long history as a respected singer/songwriter and a member of multiple performing groups in the region. He is also active in participating in regional events including hosting Open Mic nights, the Sherman Song Swap, teaching songwriting, and performing for civic events.
This just in… Susanna is joining the lineup! Susanna Marker: is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has been part of several local bands including Lumos, Red Dirt Road and The Red Dirt Girls, and has also performed as a solo artist.
*KerriAnne Byrnes (original Chicks on Fire musician) is unable to make it to this performance. Taking her place on this evening is Maggie Meriweather.

Senior Living with Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
2024-07-30 09:00 - 10:00 | New Milford Senior Center, 40 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join Danielle Niesz, Community Health & Wellness LPN for an informative presentation on living with Type 2 diabetes! Learn about what diabetes is, the different types, symptoms, treatment options for Type 2, and potential complications. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and improve your understanding of this common condition.
To register, email Janette Ireland (jireland@newmilford.org) or call the New Milford Senior Center: (860)-355-6075
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Chamber Business Scene
2024-08-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT
Join us and other business professionals to connect and network at this informal networking opportunity.* Free and open to the public* Bring your business cards* Bring a friend/colleague* Food and beverages* Door prizes welcome to help promote your business

Sponsored this month by:* All American Waste

Venue, food and drinks provided/donated by:* Candlelight Farms* Housatonic River Brewing* Rich’s Wings & Things

2024-08-10 14:30 - 17:30 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Dirty Date Night
Saturday
*Aug 10th
*Sept 14th
*Oct 12th
6:30-9:30PM
Pick a date and register!
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay! $245 per couple.

This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit.
Glazing instructions are included. This is done during open studio any time we are open.
Registration and payment secures your spot.
Please call for availability (860) 354-4318.
All materials included.
BYOB

2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:00
Shake Your Soul : An exploratory movement experience for all ages and abilities! Come join the fun on Wednesday, August 14th at 6pm.
This FREE class is being offered by Deborah Dayal.
Deborah is a Shake Your Soul Teacher, Somatic Therapist, Yoga teacher, Montessori Teacher, mother, grandmother and friend. She values building healthy relationships with self and others through movement and creative process.
Please RSVP via the ticket link, by email, or by phone. Thank you!
You can read more about Deborah @ www.riverrhymesmovement.com

Movie & Discussion w Producer : Mississippi Burning, Fred Zollo
2024-08-16 15:00 - 18:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Friday August 16th at 7pm as we welcome American Film & Theater Producer Frederick Zollo.
Film : Mississippi Burning (rated R)
Stay after the movie for a burning discussion with Fred Zollo, film producer.
When a group of civil rights workers goes missing in a small Mississippi town, FBI agents Alan Ward (Willem Dafoe) and Rupert Anderson (Gene Hackman) are sent in to investigate. Local authorities refuse to cooperate with them, and the African American community is afraid to, precipitating a clash between the two agents over strategy. As the situation becomes more volatile, the direct approach is abandoned in favor of more aggressive, hard-line tactics.
This is a free event. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Clay Play Mini
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Clay Play Mini
August 17th
Sept 21st
October 19th
For ages 7 and under with parents. 2:00-4:00PM
This is a chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands on some clay. We show you how then you get on the wheel right away. Smaller children can sit on their parent’s lap.
$50 ea
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class
Registration and payment secures your spot.
(860) 354-4318 call with any questions.
www.villagecenterarts.org

2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Clay Play Mini
August 17th
Sept 21st
October 19th
For ages 7 and under with parents. 2:00-4:00PM
This is a chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands on some clay. We show you how then you get on the wheel right away. Smaller children can sit on their parent’s lap. $50 ea
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class
Registration and payment secures your spot.
(860) 354-4318 call with any questions.
www.villagecenterarts.org

Women, Wine & Wheel
2024-08-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, 6:30-9:30PM
*Aug 17th
*Sept 28th
*Oct 26th
Pick a date and register!
Taught with joy by an informative, highly experienced and fun-loving instructor.
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel & trim the base during the second visit. Call for scheduling and availability.
All materials included.
BYOB
$129 Each.
Registration and payment secure your spot.
(860) 354-4318

A Studio Affair
2024-08-17 14:30 - 18:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Are you eager to explore your creative side but unsure where to begin? Look no further! Our goal is to establish a lively hub where our community can come together, socialize with friends, and engage with new acquaintances. Our primary focus is on inclusivity and nurturing creativity.
If you’re already working on a project, bring it along to continue working on it. You don’t need to be a professional artist to participate.
Spread the word, invite your friends, and prepare for an unforgettable experience! And if you’re feeling thirsty, remember to BYOB. We’ll also be playing some vinyl records throughout the evening.
Find us at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT.
(860) 353-4318

Summer Camp Gala
2024-08-24 14:30 - 16:30 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Summer Camp Gala Event
Village Center for the Arts proudly presents our Summer Camp Gala Event “Seeing by Starlight”, showcasing all of our summer camp artists’ work.
With a love and passion for the arts, this annual display of the children’s artistic creations and hard work, is open to all.
Showing their work in this gallery setting instills confidence, pride and a sense of accomplishment for our campers as they show off what they created.
With each theme-based week of our half day program, like the 3-6 year old’s “Famous artists”, to our full day “Mosaic”, there is something for everyone to see. We also feature camps for Pottery, Mixed Media, Anime, Drawing , Writing, and Video Game Camps. Through this labor of love, and the generous use of the exhibition space at The Silo, we invite you all to experience this amazing show.
This show celebrates our campers and gives encouragement and support for their hard work.
When: Saturday, August 24th, 6:30-8:30
and Sunday, August 25th 12:00-4:00.
Where: The Silo at 44 Upland Road in New Milford, CT 06776
Saturday evening is the “Gala” opening event with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided.
This is a free event and all are welcome.

The Pears... 10 Years Down the Road
2024-08-24 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The Pears are thrilled to bring a reunion performance to the JCC in Sherman after a 10 year break from the local music scene. From 2010-2014, The Pears delivered an energetic, acoustic mix of rock, country, pop, folk, R&B and various other genres of music to many of the local Western CT establishments. Performing upwards of 50 gigs annually, The Pears created a strong following in the greater New Milford area.
Members:
Nancy Janutolo – Percussion/Vocals
Angela Cahill – Vocals/Guitar
Chuck Cundari- Guitar/Vocals
Nancy has performed throughout the past several years in a variety of bands and brings her amazing percussion abilities to the small footprint of the Pears.
Angela brings her exceptional vocal talents to the band’s unique sound, providing solid guitar rhythms and high energy to the stage.
Chuck brings a unique approach to acoustic guitar incorporating various elements of a song, transposing to guitar, while delivering a strong vocal presence.

Summer Camp Gala
2024-08-25 08:00 - 12:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Summer Camp Gala Event
Village Center for the Arts proudly presents our Summer Camp Gala Event “Seeing by Starlight”, showcasing all of our summer camp artists’ work.
With a love and passion for the arts, this annual display of the children’s artistic creations and hard work, is open to all.
Showing their work in this gallery setting instills confidence, pride and a sense of accomplishment for our campers as they show off what they created.
With each theme-based week of our half day program, like the 3-6 year old’s “Famous artists”, to our full day “Mosaic”, there is something for everyone to see. We also feature camps for Pottery, Mixed Media, Anime, Drawing , Writing, and Video Game Camps. Through this labor of love, and the generous use of the exhibition space at The Silo, we invite you all to experience this amazing show.
This show celebrates our campers and gives encouragement and support for their hard work.
When: Saturday, August 24th, 6:30-8:30
and Sunday, August 25th 12:00-4:00.
Where: The Silo at 44 Upland Road in New Milford, CT 06776
Saturday evening is the “Gala” opening event with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided.
This is a free event and all are welcome.
www.villagecenterarts.org
(860) 354-4318

Sound Bath Sunday
2024-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Sound Bath Sunday with Amber Vlangas on August 25th at 1pm
Participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering & anything else to make themselves comfortable.
Cost: Member $25 | Non-Member $30 | Student (ages 16-25) $20
Amber Vlangas, MAT is an artist, certified Meditation Specialist, Mindful and Meditative Art Teacher, Restorative Circle-keeper, and Sound Healer. She has always had a heart for holding space and helping others. Her work is grounded in the truth that every person has the ability to access their power, potential, and creativity when given the safety and encouragement they need to do so. She invites people into accessible and mindful art activities, guided meditation, music making, and sound journeying to help them relax, renew, and open pathways to enhanced mind-body connection, imagination, self-awareness and overall balance. Amber holds certifications accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance, The Mindful Art Alliance, The Meditation Organization and the Complementary Medical Association.

TJ Thompson Jazz Trio
2024-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The JCC in Sherman presents the T.J. Thompson Trio Jazz Band featuring T.J. Thompson, piano ~ Eneji Alungbe, bass ~ James Allen, drums on Saturday, September 7th at 7:00pm
The T.J. Thompson Trio will be playing the Soul, Blues and Jazz of New Orleans, Memphis & more!

Dirty Date Night
2024-09-14 14:30 - 17:30 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
