New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Global Community Engagement Day
2024-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The library is hosting New Milford community agencies, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Pratt Center, NMCAN, Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts, New Milford Social Services, and more. These organizations will share their missions and information with the public. Come and learn about all the valuable resources New Milford has to offer and how you can help make our town a little better!

FLOURISH : MINI RETREAT AT THE JCCS
2024-01-28 07:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
New year – new you! Treat yourself to an immersive mind-body wellness experience at the JCC in Sherman.
Participants will relax, connect, and rejuvenate to unlock their inner potential, power, creativity, and balance. The retreat will include an opening connection circle, a mindful meditative art process, a community acupuncture or tuning fork session, sound bath and closing circle.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring their own yoga mat, pillow and blanket. Art supplies, water and healthy snacks will be provided.

Active Health Open House
2024-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Active Health, 39 Park Lane road, New Milford, CT, 06776
We’re thrilled to share some wonderful updates from Active Health! Not only are we expanding to welcome new patients, but we’re also introducing a talented addition to our medical team, Dr. Abra Mabasa, starting March 1st, 2024.
Open House Invitation: We’re hosting an Open House at our facility on January 28th and February 25th, giving you the perfect opportunity to meet Dr. Mabasa and learn more about our approach to healthcare. This event will be a great chance to experience the warmth and professionalism of our team and to see firsthand why Active Health is the right choice for your healthcare needs. Register for Open House

New Temporary Location in Litchfield: To accommodate this exciting growth, we’ve set up a temporary location in Litchfield for one year. This initiative is designed to provide immediate care opportunities for new patients and reduce wait times.
Join Us for Immediate, Personalized Care: We are now inviting you to skip the usual waitlist and start your healthcare journey immediately with Dr. Mabasa at our Litchfield location. This is a unique opportunity to receive timely and dedicated medical attention.
How to Join: If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Active Health, we encourage you to fill out our simple form to express your interest. This will help us organize and offer you a personalized consultation. Alternatively, feel free to call our office directly. Join the Practice
Don’t miss this chance to meet Dr. Mabasa at our Open House and to become part of the Active Health family. We are committed to your well-being and eagerly await the opportunity to provide you with exceptional healthcare.
39 Park Lane Road, New Milford CT 06776
January 28th at 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
March 25th at 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
We look forward to welcoming you at our Open House and to having you as a new member of the Active Health community

First Friday Hike
2024-02-02 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Audubon First Friday Hike

DINNER THEATER : GOLDA'S BALCONY
2024-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The JCCS presents… Dinner and a Show!
Under the direction of Robin Frome ~ Golda’s Balcony starring Dandy Barrett.
Ticket price includes: your choice of a Corned Beef or Pastrami on Rye Sandwich, a cup of Matzoh Ball Soup, Root Vegetable Chips, and a pickle. Cold beverage, Coffee & Tea, Dessert item.

SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES : FREE SPEECH (NADINE STROSSEN / JEFFREY TOOBIN)
2024-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
“Free Speech and its Limits: Should it protect event antisemitic hate speech, advocacy of terrorism, and social media disinformation?”
Join us on Sunday February 4th at 1:00pm ~ Sunday Speaker Series
featuring Nadine Strossen in conversation with Jeffrey ToobinFormer ACLU president and First Amendment expert Nadine Strossen will discuss her new book, Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know®, with best-selling author and TV legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.Copies will be available at the discount price of $10 (correct change appreciated).
Come prepared with your most pressing questions – and arguments – about any free speech issues, so we can all enjoy our First Amendment freedoms!
All are invited to enjoy dessert, coffee and conversation about the local and national work of the ACLU at a short after-reception hosted by Chuck & Beth Schorr Lesnick.
ACLU representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share information.
Please RSVP to avlangas@acluct.org if you plan to attend the reception
Sunday Speaker Series events are free for JCCS Members / Suggested donation $5 for non-members. ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Audubon Society Bird & Nature Walk
2024-02-06 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States

Audubon Society Winter Tree ID Walk
2024-02-07 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States

DINNER & MUSIC : LUMOS
2024-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for our Friday evening Dinner & Music event featuring Lumos (Susanna Marker & Al Burgasser) with special guest Dan Lyon.

This month’s dinner theme is : Mediterranean … stay tuned for the menu!
All tickets include buffet dinner, hot and cold beverages, dessert, and a live music performance. Price $50

Second Saturday Hike
2024-02-10 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States

Active Health Open House
2024-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Active Health, 39 Park Lane road, New Milford, CT, 06776
We’re thrilled to share some wonderful updates from Active Health! Not only are we expanding to welcome new patients, but we’re also introducing a talented addition to our medical team, Dr. Abra Mabasa, starting March 1st, 2024.
Open House Invitation: We’re hosting an Open House at our facility on January 28th and February 25th, giving you the perfect opportunity to meet Dr. Mabasa and learn more about our approach to healthcare. This event will be a great chance to experience the warmth and professionalism of our team and to see firsthand why Active Health is the right choice for your healthcare needs. Register for Open House

New Temporary Location in Litchfield: To accommodate this exciting growth, we’ve set up a temporary location in Litchfield for one year. This initiative is designed to provide immediate care opportunities for new patients and reduce wait times.
Join Us for Immediate, Personalized Care: We are now inviting you to skip the usual waitlist and start your healthcare journey immediately with Dr. Mabasa at our Litchfield location. This is a unique opportunity to receive timely and dedicated medical attention.
How to Join: If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Active Health, we encourage you to fill out our simple form to express your interest. This will help us organize and offer you a personalized consultation. Alternatively, feel free to call our office directly. Join the Practice
Don’t miss this chance to meet Dr. Mabasa at our Open House and to become part of the Active Health family. We are committed to your well-being and eagerly await the opportunity to provide you with exceptional healthcare.
39 Park Lane Road, New Milford CT 06776
January 28th at 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
February 25th at 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
We look forward to welcoming you at our Open House and to having you as a new member of the Active Health community.

Business Scene
2024-03-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Cue, The, 59 Bank St., New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
It’s on! Check out March’s Business Scene at the newly-opened The Cue in town!
Come out to support and meet this month’s sponsors, New Milford Refugee Resettlement and MVP SOS, two fabulous nonprofits in town. And The Cue New Milford is where it’s at! Mark your calendar for BBQ and networking March 6. Sharpie it on now

New Milford Republican Town Committee St. Patrick's Day Dinner
2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:30 | Italia Mia, 223 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Join us for a great St. Patrick’s Irish Buffet!
Thursday, March 14th – 5:30 – 8:30 – Italia Mia Restaurant, 223 Danbury Rd, New Milford, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Enjoy an Irish meal of Corned Beef, Cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish Soda bread, tossed salad and dessert AND raffle prizes! $36 per person, cash bar. R.S.V.P. By March 7th!!
Reserve & pay on-line: www.nmrepublicans.org, Mail a check to NM RTC. PO Box 81, New Milford 06776
For more info: Call Victoria @ 203-947-2812
Paid for by the New Milford Republican Town Committee, Joseph Troiano, Treasurer

Pottery Wheel with your kids
2024-03-16 06:00 - 08:00 | VCA – Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Connecticut Choral Society presents: Handel's Messiah Sing
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24 | CT
MESSIAH SING (Parts ll & lll)
Sunday, March 24, 2024 – 3PM
Valley Presbyterian Church
21 W. Whisconier Road
Brookfield, CT 06804

Nordica Toys presents Harrybrook Park's Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 06:00 - 10:00 | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Nordica Toys present the return of the most EGG-cellent egg hunt, and it is EGG-sactly what you’re looking for! There is no shotgun start, it’s simply come as you can between 10am and 2pm! Each child has the same EGG-sperience! They collect 10 eggs each, then redeem them for a book of their choice, donated by Scholastic! We don’t do candy, the bunny brings plenty the next day.
What a great backdrop for your Easter photos! Speaking of which, the bunny will be here for photos, along with his friend Frank the Peacock! Grab some food from Rich’s Wings & Things while you’re here, bring in Spring and help out your favorite park.

There is no advance sign up needed, just show up!!
And it’s only $5/child.
All are welcome, so bring grandma and grandpa too! Be careful on arrival as we do expect many cars this day.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) and have the whole family come enjoy the experience.

April Business Scene at The Bleachery
2024-04-11 13:30 - 15:30 | The Bleachery, 143 West Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Come out to network and meet this month’s sponsors
Janet Taub, owner of Planet Photo
Diana LeRoi-Schmidt, owner of CRIANA
Gary Boros, owner of New Milford Printing

ARBOR/EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY
2024-04-20 06:00 - 08:00 | Town Green, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
THE GARDEN CLUB OF NEW MILFORD AND BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS ARE CO-SPONSORING AN ARBOR/EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY – SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, 10 AM TO NOON AT THE BANDSTAND
FREE – NATIVE TREE (SAPPLINGS) AND FREE WILDFLOWER “BOMBS”
White Oak, Sweet Gum, American Sycamore & White Mulberry

Sound Bath Sunday
2024-04-28 09:00 - 10:00 | CT
Sound Bath Sunday at the JCC in Sherman on April 28th at 1pm
Join Amber Vlangas of Mindful Art and Sound for an Immersive Sound Experience. What To Expect: Guided Meditation & Visualization Vibrations of Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Chimes and more.
Release, Relaxation & Balance
Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring their own yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering and anything else to make themselves comfortable.

AMEICO - Warehouse Sale (SAVE THE DATE)
2024-05-04 06:00 - 10:00 | AMEICO, 29 Church Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Ameico invites you to view all their
home furnishings, personal accessories and gift items
as the inventory spills onto the sidewalk this
Saturday May 4th

9th Annual Wheels For Wheels Fundraiser Car Show
2024-05-04 08:00 - 12:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
9th Annual Wheels For Wheels Fundraiser Car ShowSaturday May 4 12–4PMJohn Pettibone Community Center2 Pickett District Rd, New Milford, CT 06776All are welcome: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, etc. Pets too!$20 Suggested DonationThe goal of Wheels for Wheels is to uplift and mobilize the disabled community.Awards:Best of:Show, Paint, Wheels, Engine Bay, & Obscure
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks as always, but we’d love it if you could support our awesome and giving food and drink vendors. Right from the get-go, Kash & Liv will have their homemade iced coffees and teas ready for you. Plus, John’s serving up his classic hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Don’t miss “Rice to Meat You” for some American favorites like smash burgers, chicken fingers, and fries – and let’s not forget their amazing Dominican rice bowls and empanadas that are just out of this world. And of course, it wouldn’t be the same without Cookie Cloud 9 and their irresistible buckets of chocolate chip cookies that just melt in your mouth

Pride Prom - a night to remember
2024-05-04 14:00 - 18:00 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

The Girls From Away - Nancy Walsh & Caroline Bennett with Charlie Stokes
2024-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
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The Girls from Away : featuring Nancy Walsh and Caroline Bennett, with special guest Charlie Stokes
Nancy Walsh grew up on the east end of Long Island near the water. She began playing guitar and singing in church at the age of 13. It was the music of John Denver that inspired her to branch out from Christian worship songs. Nancy now resides in Sherman, CT and performs the music of John Denver, Nanci Griffith, Kate Wolf, and other folk singers. She has also written several songs about family and the New England coast. Nancy performs weekly at the JCC open mic and has played at local events/venues like the Bridgewater Fair, Merryall Center, and the Painted Lemon. She was also involved in co-hosting the Sherman Song Swap for many years.
Caroline Bennett has received awards and recognition for her Gaelic singing, songwriting and poetry, in local Mòd competitions as well as the Royal National Mòd in Scotland. Her original songs are currently being featured on a new BBC program series, hosted by Gillebride MacMillan, highlighting current generation singer-songwriters who are writing new songs in Gaelic, Caroline has a very special ability to create songs and poems in the bardic tradition of Scotland and is passionate about bringing to life, voices of the past as well as bringing new music to the Gaelic culture.
Charlie Stokes got his first guitar when he was 14. A year later he was in his first folk-singing group. In college he recorded a record and toured across the country with ‘The Folk Sound’ performing his first John Denver Songs, ‘Jet Plane’ and ‘For Baby, For Bobbie.’ A life-long John Denver fan, Charlie now sings with Pat Walker in their group, Cover to Cover

Sunday Speaker Series : Homestead Gardening, Molly Garcia
2024-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for our Sunday Speaker Series on May 5th at 1:00.
The JCC in Sherman welcomes Molly Garcia, local Sherman gardener, homesteader, conservationist, and scout leader.
Come spend the afternoon learning about the world of gardening, tips and tricks, and gather ideas for your own home garden!

Town of New Milford Presents The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's May Business Scene at Clatter Valley Park
2024-05-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Clatter Valley, 125 Town Farm Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Town of New Milford will be our host at Clatter Valley for May alongside Rich’s Wings and Things and Housatonic Brewing providing complimentary food and beverages.
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:* Town of New Milford
Food/drinks by:*Rich’s Wings & Things*Housatonic River Brewing

Dinner & Live Music : Don Lowe & New Middle Class
2024-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Please join us for Dinner & Music on Friday May 10th at 7pm as we welcome Don Lowe & special guest band “New Middle Class” ( Barbara & Mike Borok)
Don Lowe has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor (NY/CT/NJ/Mass) and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, The Little River Band, Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, Kenny White, Toby Walker, Tim Grimm, Danielle Miraglia, David Jacobs-Strain, Johnny A, and the Dana Fuchs Band among many others. In 2023, Don was awarded second place by Litchfield Magazine in the “area’s most popular musician” category.
His brand of Americana music explores life with songs that are in turns witty, arcane, sad, and sometimes, downright silly. Don’s repertoire also includes a wide-range of Americana covers through the decades. He enjoys friendly and humorous interaction with the audience – when appropriate – and all 500-plus songs are from memory allowing for optimum performance awareness.
He was open mic host for the venerable Towne Crier Café for 8 years, and for 3 fun years, he and friend Steve Kirkman hosted a weekly radio program called Local Heroes that featured area local singer/songwriters. Don’s second CD, Out Here, was released in September 2014 and his first release, Dogs, Clowns, and Belles came out in 2011. His third CD is set for release in January, 2024. Don is originally from McHenry, North Dakota and currently lives in Sherman, CT where he is the town’s First Selectman (Mayor).
New Middle Class is Barbara Borok (lead vocal) and Mike Borok (guitar/vocal).
Their award-winning original songs walk a thin line between the funny and the serious, with distinctive vocals, harmonies and delightfully unexpected lyrical twists and turns. The songs span an eclectic range of styles, often speaking with the voices of different characters.
In the late ‘70’s, Mike led a Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks influenced band called Light Horse Harry. Barbara happened to be in the room at an audition to replace the band’s departing bassist and, upon discovering that this hot chick was neither the wife nor the girlfriend of the new bassist, Mike asked her out. Before long, Barbara’s love of singing inspired her to join the band and she went from girlfriend to backing singer to featured vocalist. Mike’s songwriting became more prolific – it must have been love. Light Horse Harry played the NYC college scene; their shows were loose, lots of fun, and hot swing/bluegrass fiddler Marty Laster would always bring the house down.
Their songs won awards in major songwriting contests, were played on over 50 radio stations worldwide, and they performed in events nationwide, including the Northeastern and Southwestern Folk Alliance conferences, Chicago and Florida festivals, and won Grand Prize at the Music To Life song contest at the prestigious Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival. Their songs also appear on The Folk Next Door IV Local Color, Fast Folk Undercurrents, and on three compilation albums by the Funny Music Project (The FuMP).
Their new album, House of Love, was also recorded at home, as well as two live-action music videos. For one of them, “Quark”, their fans contributed short video clips of this imaginary dance, which were incorporated into the video. And the video for “It Ain’t What It Ain’t” was featured by the national grassroots political organization Braver Angels.
Playfully serious, heartfelt and slightly bent middle-class pop/rock!

United Way & New Milford Rotary Club Hygiene Drive
2024-05-18 05:00 - 08:00 | 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
