New Milford Chamber of Commerce

** New Date!! August Business Scene Tuesday the 15th
2023-08-15 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Clatter Valley, 125 Town Farm Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Rock the Block
2023-08-17 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. Featuring: 9-Hole Mini Golf Course!
August: Pop Rocks
September: Mighty Ploughboys

Ellis Paul
2023-08-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer/songwriters. Though some may refer to him as a folk singer, he is more, for lack of a better word, a singular storyteller, a musician whose words reach out from inside and yet also express the feelings, thoughts and sensibilities that most people can relate to in one way or another, regardless of age or upbringing. The exhilaration of the open road. A celebration of heroes. The hope for redemption. Descriptions of those things that are both near and dear. The sharing of love…, intimate, passionate and enduring.

Designer Bag Bingo
2023-08-26 14:00 - 17:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Co-Ed Softball Tournament - 3rd annual
2023-09-09 05:30 - 17:00 | Young’s Field Road, 6 Young's Field Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The co-ed softball tournament returns for its 3rd year. Just like the years past instead of bringing a team, you sign up as a player. On the night before the tournament begins, we hold a draft (with a draught) in Harrybrooke Park where captains will choose their team for the next day. Loads of fun for everyone and you’re playin to truly make a difference for the people’s park! The more the merrier!

Caravan of Thieves - Merryall Fall Gala
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Inspired by the big band swing era, musical theater and early American folk music, with an upright bass, violin, an occasional accordion and any other willing participant recruited along the way, that’s the amazing – Caravan of Thieves. This is the night, not to be missed.
Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni are the musical couple, founding members, front people and creative team behind this incredible Bridgeport, CT Gypsy Folk Troubadours.
Doors Open at 6 – Gala. Concert Begins at 7. More Info & Tickets: MerryallCenter.org

September Business Scene presented by Bakewell & Mulhare and Nicholas / Tobin at Candlelight Farms Inn
2023-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT

Open Studio Artist Series
2023-09-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Saturday, September 16th 6:30-10:00 PM – FREE
Are you into vinyl??
Our nonprofit art center is proud to host this community event where you can connect with fellow artists and vinyl enthusiasts!
Bring a beverage, and listen to some music played on the turntable.
You can bring something to do, art you’re working on, or just have a relaxing night out!
We love to open our doors to the community and get to know you all.
Make new friends and listen to some music.
BYOB.
Make sure you tell your friends and let’s ROCK!
This is a free event – BYOB
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860)354-4318 villagecenterarts.org

Frank Brocklehurst Gypsy Jazz Quartet & Sunday Brunch
2023-09-17 08:00 - 10:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Sunday Brunch on the Deck 12 PM – 1 PM
Followed by Frank Brocklehurst Gypsy Jazz Quartet 1PM
From Gypsy Jazz to the Beatles and everything else in between. This quartet of talented musicians is sure to please just about everyone that hears their unique sound. As leader and bass player, Frank Brocklehurst provides the foundation for the other musicians to weave their musical tapestry. Featuring Luke Hendon and Ben Wood on guitar. Ben Dean on violin and special guest Ysanne Marshall will be joining us on vocal.

Rock the Block
2023-09-21 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.
September: Mighty Ploughboys

Rock the Block
2023-09-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Bank Street, 24 Bank Street, New Milford, CT

Seekers' Songs - Guitar & Oboe Chamber Music Concert
2023-09-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Oboist Anna Hendrickson, known for her soulful and accomplished playing, and guitarist Kenneth Meyer, whom the Washington Post hailed “a thinking man’s guitarist [who] plays with impressive gravity and power” join forces as a chamber duo for an engaging evening of contemporary classical music. The program features a premiere by composer Gregory Mertl who has had a long-running connection with these two wonderful musicians. He has had the privilege of composing for each of them separately, but this is the first time he writes music for them as a duo.

Merryall Center to host a Classical Guitar Concert
2023-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
SPONSORED BY NEW MILFORD COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
NO ADMISSION FEE – RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2023-09-30 06:00 - 07:30 | New Milford, New Milford, CT, 06776

Wreaths Across America Education Trailer
2023-09-30 07:00 - 16:00 | RiverFest at Young’s Field
The Roger Sherman Chapter DAR, Inc. is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit national tour.
New Milford, CT — September 30 and October 1, 2023
New Milford Riverfest, 6 Young’s Field, New Milford, Connecticut.
Sat: 10 am – 8 pm, Sun: 10 am – 6 pm.
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing over 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths at over 3700 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day. However, the work to recognize our nation’s veterans, military families, active duty service members is a yearlong effort. WAA is proud to announce that as part of its yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make a stop in New Milford on September 30th and October 1st to share this mission with the community.

Patti Sinclair - Intuitive Medium
2023-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Patti Sinclair has been working as a Professional Spiritual Medium for over 20 years. Her work on stage, small groups and private sessions has brought connections with the afterlife to countless people. Her faith-based approach to mediumship is sure to provide the attendee with a renewed sense of hope.

Patti Sinclair at the Merryall Center
2023-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Sinclair’s work has brought connections with the afterlife to countless people. Her faith-based approach to guided mediumship is sure to provide the attendee with a renewed sense of hope.
One fortunate audience member will receive a gift certificate for a private 90 minute session.

River Run 5K to benefit the Ostomy Foundation
2023-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Young’s Field Road, 6 Young's Field Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The third annual New Milford River Run 5K & Kids’ Superhero Sprint will be held Sept. 30 at New Milford RiverFest.
The 5K will take participants at 4:30 p.m. along a USATF-certified course (CT18028JHP) following the Housatonic River on Young’s Field Road to Boardman Road and back. The course has minimal turns and little elevation change. Walkers are welcome, too. Medals and prizes will be presented on stage at 5:45 p.m. After, grab a bite to eat, listen to live music and enjoy other offerings.

The Kids’ Superhero Sprint will kick off at 4 p.m. and take children 10 and under on a short course that will wind them around part of Young’s Field and to the 5K finish line. Medals and prizes will be awarded in several categories and treat bags will be presented. The cost is $5/child.
iRunCT will provide timing.
The Ostomy Foundation is the organizer of the event

Red Dirt Road Concert
2023-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Please join us on Saturday September 30th at 7pm as we welcome RED DIRT ROAD to the JCC in Sherman!
Red Dirt Road will entertain you with their Americana / Western Swing & Red Dirt Music.
Doug Mathewson started Red Dirt Road in 2006 and had gigs at the Towne Crier as well as local events. He was invited and performed 4 times at the yearly North Texas Songwriters Festival. The Red Dirt Road band all met at the Sherman Song Swap!
First, Susanna Marker, Pat Walker and Doug. Then they added Bill Petkanas and Missy Alexander. After that – Pete Nelson, Marty Finch and Nancy Janutolo.
This is a truly a local ground roots band and we are thrilled to have them perform here at the JCC in Sherman!
Red Dirt Road performs original Americana music and a few covers.
History:
Red Dirt Road was formed shortly after Susy, Pat and Doug met at the Sherman Song Swap. They had similar musical tastes and loved singing together. Soon songs took on arrangements and the group started singing in local venues.
Susanna Marker’s strong vocal is backed up by her fiddle. Pat Walker directs the vocal harmonies and supplies her southern charm with vocals and banjo. Missy Alexander, songwriter and vocalist. Doug Mathewson on vocals, dobro, mandolin and guitar. Bill Petkanas on guitar and mandolin. Peter Nelson on bass. Songwriters Doug Mathewson, Susy Marker, Peter Nelson and Missy Alexander provide the repertoire.

Fire Prevention Day
2023-10-07 06:00 - 10:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

The Dog Doc - Documentary
2023-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Benefit for New Milford Animal Welfare Society
THE DOG DOC poses a serious question about whether we are over medicating our pets, our children, and ourselves, while offering an immersive view into a seldom seen world to paint a complete picture of the dedication and rewards of being a veterinarian.

A founding father of integrative veterinary medicine, Dr. Marty Goldstein and his colleagues in South Salem, NY have created a mecca for holistic care, offering hope to scores of previously hopeless animals (and their owners). Combining conventional medical training with cutting edge alternative therapies, Dr. Marty’s deeply empathetic philosophy offers a vital example of how improving overall health rather than merely treating disease is transformative for all living things.

As Goldstein and his staff interact with animals, the stakes are high and it is often touch and go as we watch the owners, some who have traveled great distances, struggle with the reality of whether or not their pets will live to see another day.

Join filmmaker/director Cindy Meehl and integrative veterinary medicine practitioner, Dr. Jenna, for a post-film talkback. (Film Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes)

October Business Scene at Good Eats
2023-10-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Good Eats Restaurant, 300 Kent Road, New Milford, CT

FREE Naloxone training presented by
2023-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Israel, From the Point of View of an Israeli: How This Time It’s Different
2023-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Temple Sholom, 122 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

A Studio Affair at VCA
2023-10-21 14:30 - 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Formerly known as “Open Studio: Artist Series,” we are proud to welcome you to… A Studio Affair.
Gather in the company of other creatives as we work collectively to create VCA’s first-ever ‘zine series.
We welcome you to contribute alongside other artists in a relaxing and inclusive atmosphere.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

House Plant Sale sponsored by The Garden Club of New Milford
2023-10-28 05:00 - 08:00 | First Congregational Church, 3 Kirby Road, Washington, CT, 06793

24th Annual Awards Gala
2023-11-04 15:00 | The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT
November 4 – 24th Annual Awards Gala
7 pm to 12 am at The Amber Room Colonnade
1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT
Festivities include Awards Presentation, Silent Auction, Wine Pull and Balloon Pop fundraisers, DJ Entertainment, and an Open Bar.
Reservations Required. Black Tie Optional.
RSVP by October 20, 2023, $125 per person.
Includes open bar, cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert.
Dinner is NY strip accompanied by stuffed shrimp. Vegetarian or dietary needs can be accommodated.
Meet our 2023 Award recipients

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities For Awards Gala

Mike Latini and Susanna Marker at the JCCS
2023-11-04 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Please join us on Saturday November 4th at 7pm as we welcome Mike Latini and special guest Susanna Marker to the JCC in Sherman!
Mike Latini grew up in New York City and Boston, performing in rock bands and singer-songwriter venues throughout the northeast. His immediately accessible music, engaging personal style, and unique lyrical perspective enable him to ride the rails from the sublime to the ridiculous, and make all the stops in between. Listen to his recordings, “Ace LaVida”, “Ace Rides Again”, and “Iron City”… you will see exactly what we mean!
After years on the local streets and national roads he is well known for playing his music in clubs and on concert stages in the New York – New Jersey – New England area, including Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun and Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal. Mike has been a regular at the historic Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, where he has shared the stage with a variety of national acts.
Susanna Marker is a singer-songwriter based in Sherman, CT. She’s performed her original music throughout the region as both a solo act and with several bands. Her songs have been described as clever, inspired, and sensitive.

Robotics And Beyond's 20th Anniversary Open House
2023-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | The Silo, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, Robotics And Beyond is hosting an Open House and “Friend Raiser” event on November 5th. 2:00-5:00 pm, at The Silo, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT. This event is adult-focused. Meet director, Paul Chayka, the board and other stakeholders. Hear about future plans for Robotics And Beyond. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and adult refreshments while you mingle and view demonstrations of work by some student mentors/instructors.
We hope you can join us!
RSVPs are encouraged: info@roboticsandbeyond.org.

A Studio Affair
2023-11-18 13:30 - 17:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Gather in the company of other creatives as we work collectively
to create VCA’s first-ever ‘zine series.
We welcome you to contribute alongside other artists in a relaxing
and inclusive atmosphere.
This will be so much fun, be sure to invite your friends!
21+ BYOB
