New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Ukulele Club
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

FREE Energy Savings Workshop
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury
We’re hosting a FREE Energy Savings Workshop in partnership with Eversource
and local weatherization contractor representatives.
During this workshop, attendees will learn how to:
• Better understand their energy bill
• Explore programs available to help
• Discover ways to save money and energy
• Learn how to live more sustainably
Complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees,
and virtual attendance is also available. In-person seating is limited
and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
This event is free, but registration is required for catering purposes:
https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/43706-free-energy-savings-workshop

Adult Program - Genealogy Club
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Debbi Johnson, Boston University certified Pro-Gen Graduate, will be leading our new Genealogy Club. The Club will meet once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. Debbi will open the Club with some basics, and then she and the group will assist with projects depending on topic and attendance. Registration requested.

Healthy Living
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Are heavy metals to blame? Modern exposure makes heavy metal toxicity common. Find out how certain heavy metals contribute to fatigue, insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and high blood pressure, and how to test if heavy metals are affecting you!

Clay Play
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Clay Play
Saturday: March 7th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap and join the fun!)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages. $50 ea.
Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318
Villagecenterarts.org

Saturday Game Club
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Enjoy an afternoon of both card 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 adults and young adults (12+).

Gallery Opening
2026-03-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Village Center for the Arts Presents: “Don’t Forget 2 Live” Featuring Richie Nigro
Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM.
Village Center for the Arts (VCA), located at 12 Main Street in New Milford, CT is proud to present “Don’t Forget 2 Live”, a gallery exhibition featuring artist Richie Nigro (also known as RFX Art). The opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
Richie Nigro is an award-winning tattoo artist whose creative work extends beyond skin to canvas. Originally from Long Island, NY, and raised in Danbury, CT, Richie brings a bold, high-energy style to his paintings, creating a vibrant world that moves between portraiture and abstract expression.
His work is driven by a lifelong passion for creativity and self-expression, drawing inspiration from music, fashion, and culture. Color, design, and emotion are central to his pieces, which reflect both personal storytelling and a universal connection to living fully in the moment.
“Don’t Forget 2 Live” invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the joy and presence of creating. Through dynamic compositions and vibrant color, Richie’s work encourages us to celebrate life and the beauty of creative freedom.
For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318
or visit villagecenterarts.org.

Comedy Night with Tayler Yarish
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for our annual comedy night! A night full of laughs with Tayler Yarish, Dillon Krause, Rachel Lenihan, & host Brian Elberg!
Dillon Krause is a comedian based out of New York City. He is a regular at The Comic Strip Live, Q.E.D., and High Line Comedy Club, and was a selection for the 2025 Don’t Tell Comedy Competition. He also performed in the Boston Comedy Festival, World Series of Comedy, and Hell Yes Fest.
Rachel Lenihan is a NYC based stand-up comedian who performs internationally and is currently a regular in the NYC scene performing at New York Comedy Club, QED, and The Comic Strip. Aside from being a comedian for the past 10 years, Rachel was a Writer for the latest season of The Chris Gethard Show on TruTv. In 2021, Rachel was featured in Metropolitan Magazine as a talented young comedian for her dry absurdist humor. She is also a visual artist and has an original artwork displayed in Carrot Top’s Green room in Vegas.
Tayler Yarish is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. He is the co-host of the weekly podcast HeHeHe with Steven Rogers and Peter Wong. Tayler can be seen nightly at various clubs across New York City.When he’s not headlining his own shows, he can be seen featuring for Kathleen Madigan and Steven Rogers. His comedy has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival as well as with Nateland Entertainment.
Brian Elberg is a comedian from New York City. Much of his comedy draws from his experience as a high school math teahcer.

TheatreWorks Presents: "The Shark Is Broken"
2026-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | CT
THE SHARK IS BROKEN By Ian Shaw and Joeseph Nixon; Directed by Joe Harding.
The Shark is Broken is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the iconic movie Jaws, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between its three stars as they contend with technical difficulties, particularly the malfunctioning mechanical shark. Through witty dialogue and character exploration, the play explores themes of frustration, camaraderie, and the pressures of stardom on set.

Sunday Speaker Series with Jeremy Mack on "Failure to Launch"
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Failure to Launch is a term often used to describe young adults who seem unable to move forward into independent adult life. In this talk, psychiatrist Jeremy R. Mack, M.D. looks beyond labels to explore the psychological and relational forces that can stall development. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he examines how family dynamics, expectations, anxiety, and unspoken emotional loyalties can quietly interfere with independence, motivation, and agency. The talk is designed for parents, educators, and community members seeking a deeper understanding of why capable young people can feel so profoundly stuck—and what helps growth resume.

30 min lecture
30 min Q/A

Jeremy R. Mack, M.D. is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and in Sherman. He did his residencies in adult and child psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, and has held faculty and leadership positions at Mount Sinai and the NYU–Bellevue Hospital, where for many years he was the head of the child psychiatry clinic. He has spent decades working with children, adolescents, and families and has talked and written on ADHD, elective mutism, childhood schizophrenia, the perception of time and space, claustrophilia, Primo Levi and the Holocaust, the mind-brain connection, the conduct of psychotherapy, and family dynamics. He is the author of Phantoms of the Hotel Meurice:A Guide to the Holocaust in Paris, which won a starred review from Kirkus. Dr. Mack will talk about the causes of failure to launch and measures to deal with it.

Gentle Yoga
2026-03-09 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Robert Meko teaches with an emphasis on breathwork, meditation, and turning inward to observe mental, physical, and spiritual states without judgement. It is his goal to teach, promote, and support safe, sustainable, and deeply transformational yoga practices.

March Business Scene
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Forge powerful connections and unlock opportunities to grow your business.
Bring your business cards.
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by sponsor.
Sponsored this month by Camella’s Cupboard

ESL Cafe
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Supper & Standards with Christopher Louis
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Supper and Standards
featuring
Christopher Louis — vocals, trombone
Sabrina Mason — vocals
TJ Thompson — piano
Niles Spaulding — bass
James Allen — drums
Enjoy a buffet-style supper prepared by local chef Lori Hendrick, followed by an evening of jazz standards. Menu Coming Soon! (Due to a rise in the cost of groceries, we have had to slightly raise our pricing for this event. Thank you for your understanding)
Christopher Louis
A jazz vocalist and trombonist with over three decades of experience, Christopher Louis is a retired U.S. Navy musician who has performed on stage and screen for millions throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa. He is a strong advocate for music as a force for peace.
Sabrina Mason
Sabrina Mason is a vocalist and pianist who studied music and audio engineering at Western Connecticut State University. A versatile jazz singer, she is known for her warm tone, expressive phrasing, and natural sense of swing.
TJ Thompson
A jazz pianist and composer with decades of performance experience, TJ Thompson has appeared at the Kennedy Center with Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead and been featured on NPR’s Branford Marsalis Jazz Set. He has worked with artists including Mel Tormé, Ed Thigpen, Dave Liebman, and Koko Taylor.
Niles Spaulding
Niles Spaulding is a graduate of the Western Connecticut State University jazz program. A versatile bassist and private instructor known for his strong time, musical sensitivity, and adaptability across all musical styles, he is in high demand throughout the Northeast.
James Allen James Allen is a professional percussionist whose performance experience spans Broadway, jazz, and global music traditions. A versatile drummer and composer, his playing reflects a wide range of influences, blending formal training with a deep passion for frame drumming, body percussion, and rhythm-driven storytelling.

So You Want to Get Published...
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
In 43 B.C. Marcus Cicero was quoted to have said: “Times are bad; children no longer listen to their parents; and everyone wants to write a book.”
This is a two-hour informative session on the challenges of getting published. Tom Ciccarone has written and published more than a dozen books and will discuss the various paths to “getting your work out there.” A comparison of traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing will be discussed, as well as attracting an agent and marketing. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the New Milford Library.

Designer Bag Bingo! St. Patrick's Day theme
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
10 rounds of bingo, with a designer bag to one winner each round. Raffle, Biker Better/Extra Bingo round with bonus designer bag!
$40/person
$55/person, including St. Patrick’s Day dinner which includes a corned beef sandwich, chips and a pickle
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/designer-bag-bingo-31

Dirty Date Night
2026-03-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Dirty Date Night
Saturday: March 14th 6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel with your significant other 💖🍷, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
villagecenterarts.org
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

New Milford Community Breakfast
2026-03-20 08:00 - 22:00 | El Rinconcito, 43 Main Street, New Milford, 06776, United States
The New Milford Community Breakfast is an annual event that brings
neighbors together over a shared meal while supporting The Wheels Program.
Proceeds from the event help fund free, volunteer-driven transportation for seniors and
individuals with disabilities by covering essential costs such as fuel, vehicle
maintenance, and insurance. With the goal of increasing medical accessibility for those
in need, Wheels ensures reliable access to medical, dental, and physical therapy care,
enabling individuals to remain independent and age comfortably in their own homes.

Singo ~ Classic Rock Night
2026-03-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
Classic Rock Night

It’s BINGO with a Beat!

Friday, March 20th

Dinner available 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

First Round Starts at 7 pm

Second & Third Rounds Follow

Prizes for the winner after each round

401 Danbury Road

Reserve Your Table today * Call Jennifer at * 860.354.9359 x 4

Traditional Irish Music
2026-03-20 18:30 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for traditional Irish music from Bill Devlin and other musicians from Andy McGann’s group of Comhaltas.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. It is a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches throughout Ireland and around the world.
A community and volunteer based organization, Comhaltas has been providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially the young, to enjoy and participate in the traditions of Ireland since 1951. Sponsored by the Friends of New Milford Library.

Pottery talk and demonstration - New Milford Historical Society
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776
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Springtime Floral Workshop
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
Celebrate the vibrant arrival of Spring with Susan Spanger of Bloomful Floral Design! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the art of texture and symmetry as you craft a stunning seasonal arrangement inside a charming bird’s-nest basket. Featuring market-fresh ranunculus, tulips, and pussy willow accented with pheasant feathers. This all-inclusive class is designed to inspire everyone from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.

Step away with a nature-inspired masterpiece that perfectly captures the energy of the season.

Women, Wine, & Wheel
2026-03-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday: March 21st 6:30-9:30PM
Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
villagecenterarts.org
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

A Studio Affair
2026-03-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
A Studio Affair
Saturday, March 21
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+
Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.
As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure, no expectations, and no experience required.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative , or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.
This is a great time to work on your junk journal – or that craft you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!
We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318. Visit our calendar page villagecenterarts.org
Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

Focaccia Baking Class with JCC Member David Schwartzbaum
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Interested in learning how to bake bread but never had the chance?
Please join David Schwartzbaum for a class on how to make bread. David will provide hands-on instructions for a no-knead focaccia that is easy to make, virtually foolproof, and absolutely delicious. No prior bread making experience is needed (or kneaded).Participants will be provided all required ingredients and kitchen tools. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is recommended to ensure your place in the class. David, a semi-retired corporate lawyer, has been baking bread and teaching bread-making for more than 10 years. During COVID, David taught on-line bread-making classes to his law firm colleagues. David and his wife Rena can be frequently found enjoying events at JCCS when they are not busy shoveling snow. David is pleased to be volunteering his time for this class to bring the joy of bread-making to the JCC in Sherman community.
JCCS Members can register NOW! Non-Member registration opens 3/01!

RVNAhealth New Milford Community Reception
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | RVNAhealth – New Milford Office, 68 Park Lane Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
We invite you to join us for a
New Milford
Community Reception
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:00pm
RVNAhealth New Milford Office
68 Park Lane Road | New Milford, CT
Get to know RVNAhealth and learn more
about our commitment to the health and
well-being of your community and the
continuum of services we provide for all ages.
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 19 to
Taylor Price at 203.438.5555, x1018 or via
email at tprice@RVNAhealth.org

Lunch & Learn AI for Small Business
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
RSVP at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ai-for-small-business

Red Hot Mamas Outsmarting Menopause
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
“Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones”–A guided discussion on the topic of Osteopenia and other orthopedic concerns during and following menopause.

Author Talk: Robert Hubbard
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the library is hosting Robert Hubbard the author of Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution.
A colorful figure of 18th-century America, Israel Putnam (1718–1790) played key roles in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. During the former, he barely escaped from being burned alive by Mohawk warriors and was held by the French as a prisoner of war in Canada. He later commanded a force of 500 men that was shipwrecked off the coast of Cuba. During the Revolutionary War, it was Putnam who reportedly gave the command “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes” at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The late U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who was also a historian, once stated it “could be argued that we owe our national existence to the fortifications which General Israel Putnam threw up in April 1776 on the Buttermilk Channel side [of New York’s Governors Island], which is just a baseball’s throw from Brooklyn Heights.” Robert Ernest Hubbard’s book, the first full-length biography of Putnam in more than a century, re-examines the life of a general whose seniority in the Continental Army was second only to that of George Washington. This talk will cover Putnam’s personal life and military career, including his service in eastern New York State in the French and Indian War and in Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War. Special attention will be paid to the Redding, Connecticut encampment of General Putnam’s division of the Continental Army during the winter of 1778-1779.
Robert Ernest Hubbard is a retired professor from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut, and an adjunct faculty member in the college’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program. In addition to Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution, he is the author of eleven other books including The Last Survivors, A History of Connecticut’s Deadliest Tornadoes, and this year’s Major General Thomas Mifflin: The Army’s First Quartermaster General and the First Governor of Pennsylvania.
