New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Joe Crookston
2025-06-28 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, Joe is on fire. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award winning films. Watch this trailer for Brooklyn in July.
Special Guest Opener – John John Brown, www.johnjohnbrown.com

R.A.M. Random Access Memory
2025-06-28 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join R.A.M at the JCC on June 28th for a jammin’ good time! This trio has been together for more than 5 years, singing and playing songs from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Its time to listen to some feel good music and be with friends!
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Band Members:
George Potts (Guitar & Vocals), has been a resident of Kent, CT for the past 49 years. He is most often been seen performing & recording as a member of the NWCT acoustic quartet, the JOINT CHIEFS, as a bassist accompanying singer WANDA HOUSTON, as a solo singer/songwriter, and in various duos and trios, including Random Access Memory. His first solo cd, “Ends and Odds”, was released in late 2022, and got as high as #17 on the FAI Folk Music charts (he is still waiting for a check….).
Connecticut native, and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb (Guitar & Vocals) has spent the last 30 years touring and/or recording with a number of the world’s best known musical entertainers including Paul Simon, Arlo Guthrie, the late Peter Yarrow & Noel “Paul” Stookey, Hank Williams Jr., Peter Rowan, and Bill Keith. An in-demand accompanist, his instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and pedal steel. He currently makes his home in Woodbury, CT.
Brooklyn-born Lenie Colacino (Bass Guitar & Vocals) starred as “Paul” in the original production of BEATLEMANIA on Broadway and later toured the world with the show. He later founded the well-known tribute band, The Cast of Beatlemania. Lately he can be found occasionally playing bass with Jay & the Americans. Lenie lives in Northern New Jersey with his wife, Barbara and their dog, Trooper.

Dining for a Cause Fundraiser for The Scotty Fund
2025-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar Bethel CT, 213 Greenwood Ave. (Dolan Plaza), Bethel, CT, 06801, United States
📣 This Sunday! Join us at Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar in Bethel, CT for a special Fundraiser benefiting The Scotty Fund 💚
Come for the food & wine 🍷 — stay for the impact 🙌Every dollar helps support local families in need. Let’s make a difference together!
🗓️ Date: This Sunday📍 Location: Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar, Bethel, CT🎯 Cause: The Scotty Fund
The SCOTTY Fund Provides financial and family services to ill children in Bethel and the greater Danbury area of CT.
(Bethel, Danbury, Brookfield, Easton, Newtown, New Milford, New Faifield, Redding, Ridgefield)

Ice Cream Boot Camp
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Ukulele Club
2025-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Bourbon & Cigars
2025-07-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar Bethel CT, 213 Greenwood Ave. (Dolan Plaza), Bethel, CT, 06801, United States

Summer Thursdays
2025-07-03 05:00 - 2025-07-31 10:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
New Milford Youth Agency’s “Summer” Thursdays! Games, activities, Arts and Crafts and much more! Grades 4 – 8
9-2pm at New Milford Youth Agency / JPCC
$25 for 5 Thursdays
Rgistration required – myyouthagency.com
Contact Maria Leo for more information – mleo@newmilfordct.gov

Coffee Talk
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join NMPL’s Amy and Laura as they review new books–hot off the presses!

Saturday Game Club
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | 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+).

Chapel in the Pines
2025-07-06 05:00 - 2025-08-31 06:00 | New Milford United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road, New Milford, 06776, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Summer Sunday Worship Service

Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
2025-07-06 13:30 - 18:00
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Town of New Milford presents our Independence Day Celebration
Construction of the Cake Flag, Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford begins at 5 PM
Opening remarks and welcome begins at 5:30 pm
Music at the Bandstand with Dan Sawyer 6-9.30 pm
Fireworks at Dusk (approximately 9.30pm)
Fire works to be launched from Young’s Field Rd.
Rail Road St., Patriot’s Way (and parking lot) & Bank St. to be closed at 8:45 for street viewing. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Roads to reopen after disbursing of crowds. If your car is inside these boundaries you will need to wait until fireworks are complete and the roads reopen to leave.
More Details to come as they are confirmed

FORESTRY HIKE
2025-07-08 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Learn about and see forest management practices with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of CT’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss how sustainable forestry practices can increase wildlife biodiversity and overall health of forested landscapes.

Fungi Frenzy
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you’ll also discover the benefits of using straw or wood chips as a growing media and how to utilize every part of a tree for mushroom cultivation.

ESL Cafe
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello (July Session)
2025-07-10 14:00 - 2025-07-17 16:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
🎨☀️ Summer ART Club with Liz RosielloThursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)All skill levels welcome!
July: Art Journal & SketchbookThursdays, 7/10 & 7/17 | 6–8 PMCreate vibrant entries in your art journal using watercolor while learning new landscape techniques. We’ll draw inspiration from the nearby Riverwalk and Train Station views—a perfect outdoor sketching session! Sign up for Liz’s July Session: https://square.link/u/E2ThVyBq

Company Field Day - July information TBA
2025-07-11 03:00 - 04:00
Join us for our first Company Field Day, featuring team-building fun. Check back for all details

G R L P W R Club
2025-07-11 07:00 - 09:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Games & Summer Fun! build friendships – boost self esteem – gain leadership skills – connect with mind / body – strengthen communication
FREE! Open to kids entering 6-8th Grades. (6) Fridays in a row starting 7/11/25 – 8/15/25 — 11am-1pm @ JPCC
Lunch included!
Register @ myyouthagency.com — contact Sara Wendrow, LMSW for more info — swendrow@newmilfordct.gov or 860.210.2030

2ND SATURDAY HIKE @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-07-12 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Our Volunteer Guides will lead this easy to moderate 2-to-3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm. Enjoy birdsong, summer blooms, and good company on this casual hike.

Sound Meditation
2025-07-12 06:00 - 07:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Jeanine Chayka will soothe your soul with the calming and vibrational sounds of her instruments. This technique helps with sleeping and chronic pain, while increasing creativity and energy.

Tabletop Gardens
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
There is always room for one of these beautiful gardens–perfect for a table in your home or as a gift. Come and create one of these tabletop gardens for yourself. Bring a dish of your choosing about 8 inches in diameter and at least 2 to 4 inches deep. The Garden Club of New Milford will supply the rest.

FERN ID WALK @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-07-13 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Enjoy a shady stroll along the trails of Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to the Northeast. CT Audubon Society Volunteer Naturalist Diane Nizlek will lead this walk. She will share the basics of fern ID and reproduction. Learn fun facts about some of the oldest plants on Earth and how they support local wildlife.
Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/deer-pond-farm-programs-classes/

Tim Conn Golf Open
2025-07-14 06:00 - 14:00 | Lake Waramaug Country Club, 22 Golf Links Road, Washington, CT, 06777, United States
Join Us Monday, July 14
Lake Waramaug Country Club,
11 am Shotgun Start

The Tim Conn Open has raised over $60,000 for the John Pettibone Memorial Scholarship Fund. 2025 marks the 32nd annual TCO at the beautiful Lake Waramaug Country Club. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tim Conn was a member of the John Pettibone Memorial Scholarship Fund in the 1980s. In 1989, Tim was diagnosed with inoperable CNS lymphoma. After Tim died in 1993, his friends and relatives organized the Tim Conn Open. This annual golf tournament honors Tim’s legacy and raises funds for the John Pettibone Scholarship, which is awarded annually in Tim’s name.

SUMMER BIRD BEHAVIORS (CLASS & WALK)
2025-07-17 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Have you ever wondered how birds survive the “dog days” of summer? Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program. Starting in the classroom, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings, bird molting patterns, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys! We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.
Register here for the July 17 Summer Bird Behaviors Class & Walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

Local Authors Event
2025-07-17 13:30 - 16:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Get ready to embark on a literary adventure at the highly anticipated Local Authors Event! With a wide range of genres and authors, this event promises something for every book lover.

Beyond The Pour: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings
2025-07-19 06:00 - 07:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
🎨✨ Pour & Elevate: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings
🗓️ Saturday, July 19 | 10–11 AM
$45 All materials provided.
📍 Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station – Where Art Meets History!
Ready to take your acrylic pour paintings to the next level?
In this exciting new workshop, local artist and instructor Christy Bonaiuto will guide you beyond the pour! Experiment with a pour technique and then learn how to enhance your dried acrylic creations with stunning embellishments like:
🌟 Gold Leaf Accents
🎯 Dot Painting Details
🛡️ Specialty Sealants for That Perfect Finish
This is the perfect class for beginners or those who’ve poured before and are curious about turning their abstract pieces into gallery-worthy showstoppers with texture, shine, and personality! All materials are provided!
💡 Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique or add new tools to your artist toolbox, this is your chance to experiment and explore!
🎟️ Spots are limited! Sign up today at https://square.link/u/ROFKcXjS

Movement and Dance Workshop
2025-07-19 08:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Sign Up Before June 19th and SAVE 10%! Don’t miss out an a great deal, and a great class! No Experience Required!
A three hour Martha Graham Technique Class & Creative Movement Study led by former Graham dancer Oliver Tobin.
Martha Graham Technique Class
This class introduces dancers to the foundational principles of the Martha Graham Technique, emphasizing core elements such as contraction and release, spiral, opposition, and the dynamic use of weight. Through floor work, standing exercises, and center combinations, participants will explore the expressive power and physicality of this iconic modern dance technique, building strength and artistry.
Creative Movement Study
This portion of the workshop explores creating movements and phrases inspired by gesture, incorporating key elements of the Graham Technique: contraction and release, opposition, shifts of weight, and fall and recovery.
Oliver Tobin is a former dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, where he performed leading roles in Appalachian Spring, Clytemnestra, Diversion of Angels, El Penitente, and Embattled Garden, among others. His off-Broadway acting credits include The Kentucky Cycle, The Lesser Magoo, Nirvanov, and Tallahassee. As a Regisseur of the Graham repertoire, Oliver has restaged and directed works such as Celebration, Diversion of Angels, Episodes, Panorama, and Maple Leaf Rag. In 2019, he reimagined and choreographed Martha Graham’s American Document (1938), which premiered in Los Angeles. As the Director of Teens@Graham, he developed and taught technique and choreography programs for NYC performing arts schools, including Talent Unlimited High School, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Bronx Dance Academy, Urban Assembly School of the Arts, and the Martha Graham School. As a dancer and cultural ambassador with Battery Dance company, Oliver led modern dance choreography workshops throughout Germany and Africa. He has also served on the faculty at Adelphi University, Kaatsbaan, LaGuardia High School, and The Martha Graham School. In 2016, Oliver was named Director of Martha Graham Resources, overseeing the archival process of Graham’s extensive collection, including costumes, production elements, images, ephemera, and personal items from 1894 to 2021. He relocated the physical collection to its permanent home at the NYPL Dance Division in January 2020. Additionally, he implemented a digital database to provide global access to Graham’s legacy, facilitating licensing projects across theaters, film, television, galleries, museums, and educational institutions. Oliver graduated from the American Musical & Dramatic Academy, The Sivananda Yoga Institute, and Empire State College. He resides in Sherman and is the founder and owner of
HOMORGANIZED, a home and business organizing company.

Ice Cream Boot Camp
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Home made ice cream making classes for incoming 4th – 6th grade students with Chef Sabrina.
2pm – 4:30pm at The Maxx – July 1, 22 and August 12th
$35 per class

Resume and Career Success Class
2025-07-22 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-24 13:30 - 16:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Making Simple Books
2025-07-24 13:30 - 15:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Time to have some fun and get creative! Local artisan Jody Hyman will show you how to make 3 different little books using basic book making techniques. All materials are included.
