Remembering September 11th
2025-09-11 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Patriot Way Plaza, New Milford, CT, 06776
You are cordially invited to attend the twenty fifth anniversary of our 9 – 11 – 2001 Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2024 at Patriots Way Plaza in the New
Milford Railroad Station parking area.
We will gather around the 9 – 11 Monument at 8:00 a.m. The service will commence at 8:46 a.m. and is open to the public. We look forward to your support.
The Memorial Service program:
The apparatus bell will toll at 8:46 a.m.
Our first responders, EMTs, Police and Fire Depts. will raise the flag.
The National Anthem will be sung.
The invocation will be offered.
Local and state officials will offer brief memorials.
God Bless America will be sung.

September Business Scene Hoedown Edition
2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT
Sunset Connections at Candlelight FarmsPresented by Bakewell Mulhare CPA & Nicholas Tobin Insurance
Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, community, and connection in one of New Milford’s most scenic settings!

Thursday, September 11 5:00-8:00 PM Candlelight Farms, New Milford
What’s Happening:

FREE and open to all – business owners, professionals, and neighbors alike
Grocery Store Gift Cards being collected for the Food Pantry
Beverages courtesy of NeJaime’s wine & spirits
Relaxed and friendly networking vibe with barbeque made on site with line dancing demonstrations too!
Door prizes welcome – a great way to spotlight your business!
Bring your business cards and a friend — or two!
Whether you’re expanding your professional circle or just enjoying the view, this is a golden opportunity to mix, mingle, and build meaningful connections

Let’s build stronger connections together — we’d love to see you there!

Sip & Paint: New Milford Bandstand @ Gallery 25
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
Back by popular demand! Join local favorite Liz for a fun-filled evening of painting, sipping, and creativity as we bring the iconic New Milford Bandstand to life on canvas. This class was a hit at the last convention—and now it’s your turn to paint this beloved local landmark!
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, Liz will guide you step-by-step in a relaxed and welcoming setting. All materials are provided—and yes, so is the wine! Just come ready to create, sip, and have a great time.
🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your seat now at Gallery25CT.com.Come for the wine. Stay for the art. Paint the town—literally!

Autumn Wine Glass Painting
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Enjoy a fun, festive, and creative evening out with friends, painting wine and/or cocktail glasses.
Reservations must be made by 9/9
Choose from a style of wine glass or pint glass at registration.
2 glasses: $45 per person
1 glass: $32 per person
Registration can not be shared. Thank you for your cooperation.
BYOB and snacks to enjoy while you paint

Drop-In Dragonfly Pour Painting Experience
2025-09-12 05:00 - 08:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
Inspired by the iconic Dragonfly Inn of Stars Hollow, this playful and creative painting experience lets you pour your heart into a one-of-a-kind abstract dragonfly!
Using fluid acrylics and pour painting techniques, you’ll create your own vibrant and whimsical dragonfly masterpiece—no experience needed. This drop-in event is perfect for Gilmore Girls fans, art lovers, and anyone who just wants to have some colorful fun.
✨ All materials provided💫 All Ages Welcome!
Drop in anytime 9 AM–Noon🖌️ Registration required | $35 per person🎟️ Register now at https://square.link/u/xZ7hzdl5
Swing by between 9 AM and noon—paint at your own pace and let the colors fly!

🌼 Watercolor Workshop: 1000 Yellow Daisies
2025-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
Paint your own grand romantic gesture! Inspired by the unforgettable Gilmore Girls moment when Lorelai asks for “1000 yellow daisies,” this whimsical watercolor class brings that dreamy energy to life on paper.
Join Liz at Gallery 25 as part of A Weekend in the Life, and paint your own field of yellow blooms in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn watercolor basics, daisy techniques, and how to layer color to bring your floral vision to life.
💫 Fun fact: the actor who played Max Medina—Lorelai’s 1000-daisy suitor—will be in town that weekend! It’s the perfect time to channel your inner romantic and celebrate love, art, and Stars Hollow vibes.
🎟️ Materials provided🖌️ Register at https://square.link/u/zskiZ6Lt
Gallery25CT.com💐 All skill levels welcome!

Paint a Gilmore Girls Bandstand Picture Frame
2025-09-12 10:30 - 2025-09-14 17:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Paint a Bandstand Picture Frame
September 12, 13, & 14
10:30-12:30 / 1:00-3:00 / 3:30-5:30
Paint a handmade bandstand picture frame the Gilmore Girls would be proud of.
This comes with everything you need to paint and create a memory of your time in Stars Hollow!
Each one is a hand made ceramic bandstand ready to put your picture in!
You pick a date and time and register. $40 ea.
Located at 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT.
Call to register (860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!
2025-09-12 11:00 - 2025-09-14 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!September 12, 13 & 14 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Drop in any time and get creative at this free, all-ages event—no experience needed!
Walk into our “Stars Hollow” like picturesque art center and get to know our friendly crew!
Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that even Rory Gilmore would love to tuck into her latest read. Choose your own theme, colors, and style—make it as cozy, whimsical, or bold as you like.
Our friendly artists will be there to offer tips and inspiration as you paint.
Just walk in, grab a brush, and let your imagination flow!
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

New Milford Historical Society - Blow out sale!
2025-09-12 12:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776
Blow out sale in the bank building during the Weekend in the Life event

Paint the Gazebo/Bandstand - Friday
2025-09-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Paint the Gazebo in All Its Autumn Glory
Nothing says cozy small-town charm quite like the town gazebo—and New Milford’s feels straight out of Stars Hollow. Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop where you’ll capture the gazebo surrounded by golden leaves and crisp autumn beauty.
No painting experience needed—just bring your love of fall, conversation, and maybe a scarf or flannel to set the mood.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, you’ll head home with your very own masterpiece worthy of any town square (or at least your kitchen wall). 12 x 12 easy-to-pack canvas board
$35 per person
All ages Friday 1:30 – 3🕒pm or
Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 pm click here

Candlewood Valley Country Club: Bourbon and Cigar Tasting
2025-09-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
Candlewood Valley Country Club and 9th and Madison Cigar Company presents
Bourbon and Cigars (Fall Edition)
Friday September 12 between 6:30-8:30PM

Event Includes:

Light Appetizers
Premium Cigar from 9th and Madison
Tastings of Bourbons and Whiskeys from

Woodford Reserve Distillery; Versailles, KY
Widow Jane Distillery; Brooklyn, NY
American Metal Distillery; Danbury, CT
Plus a few suprise bourbons!

Reserve your spot today! (Please provide your phone number, email address and names of participants if you are buying more than one entry.)
For more information contact: guestrelations@candlewoodvalleygolf.com

Layers of Me: A Mindful Art & Sound Journey
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Hosted by Amber Vlangas, MAT of Mindful Art and Sound
Peel back or build up your layers. Meet yourself with creativity, curiosity and compassion.
Join us for a creative 2-hour workshop where we’ll explore the parts of ourselves that are often left unspoken – through intuitive art-making, gentle sound meditation, reflection, and mindful presence. No art experience needed – just curiosity.
Together, we’ll use mixed media materials and meaningful prompts to create layered self-portraits that honor where we’ve been, where we are, and what we’re becoming.

Gentle guided sound meditation
Collage-based artmaking (Mixed media)
Reflective journaling + optional sharing
Reflection cards to spark insight

Come as you are. Leave with a deeper connection to yourself.
All materials provided, participants are also welcome to bring photos, imagery or ephemera that is meaningful to them.
JCC Members $45
Non-Members $50
About Your Sound & Meditation Guide:
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.

Notes to the Motherland
2025-09-13 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
“NOTES TO THE MOTHERLAND is nothing short of extraordinary, painting a darkly incisive picture of how the bigotry of the old country springs to life in America, – BackStage Magazine.
Do you know the stories of how your ancestors came to America? What about the ones left behind? NOTES TO THE MOTHERLAND is a spellbinding psychological thriller that unearths the hidden experiences of Paul Rajeckas’ family during WWII, turning one son’s search for his immigrant past into a gripping theatrical journey.
Playing a multitude of characters in this riveting one-man show, Rajeckas blends physical theater with a darkly incisive portrait of the 21st-century immigrant experience. This transformative performance brings the audience center stage into a powerful exploration of identity, history, and the secrets that shape us—an unmissable experience for anyone seeking to understand who we are and how we got here.

Dirty Date Night
2025-09-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Dirty Date Night
Saturday: September 13th or October 11th
6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
You choose the date.
This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & 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.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
Village Center for the Arts

Sunday Speaker Series: Sometimes I Think I Suck: A Conversation About Self-Criticism, Confidence, and Finding More Ease
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join author and life coach Tal Fagin for an engaging conversation about the harsh inner voice that plagues so many of us—and how to quiet it. Drawing from her book Sometimes I Think I Suck, Tal will share simple, actionable strategies for breaking free from self-criticism and embracing a more compassionate, confident way of being.
About the Author/Speaker:
Tal Fagin is a certified life coach and former attorney who helps people develop greater self-awareness, confidence, balance, and ease. Her coaching work and her book, Sometimes I Think I Suck: Life-Changing Strategies for Self-Critical People, are grounded in science, compassion, and lived experience. Tal lives in Washington, CT with her husband, three children, and their Golden Retriever.
Books will be available for purchase and signing the day of the event.

Gilmore Girls - Inspired Yarn Bowls
2025-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Life’s short, so knit fast! Uplevel your knitting game by creating your very own ceramic yarn bowl.
Enjoy an afternoon relaxing with friends, or making new ones while painting ceramics. Incorporate Gilmore Girls-inspired designs, or decorate in the style of your choice to create a unique and useful yarn bowl. Our talented staff will provide instructions on glazing and offer guidance to help you create a lovely yarn bowl. Refreshments are welcome.
Fees: $36 per person
Includes bowl, glazing materials, and firing fee.* * We are happy to ship your finished & fired pieces to you for an additional fee.

Educational program – topic, date, time and location TBA
2025-09-15 03:00 - 04:00
Check back for program name, confirmation of date and time, and location.

Raptor Migration Watch @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Birds of prey are on the move! Hawks, vultures, falcons, and eagles will be heading south to their wintering grounds. Join us for this FREE event anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 PM as we watch the skies for migrating raptors at Deer Pond Farm! Our main campus at 1,200 feet elevation is the perfect perch to catch the action. Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist, will be set up on our teaching terrace with a spotting scope, extra binoculars and raptor ID resources. Come enjoy the view with us! This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784
To register for the Raptor Migration Watch, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-raptor-migration-watch-2/

Singing Workshop with Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly
Singing Workshop: “The Authentic, Believable Singer”
Genuine honest singing, from the heart, has the power to captivate listeners and leave them wanting more. This course will help you increase the believability of your voice and have a greater impact on your audience. The very best performances are ones that move a listener emotionally. In this class, we’ll explore a wide variety of things that will allow you to achieve greater authenticity in your vocals, including deeply inhabiting your material, creating a strong connection to your audience, and clearly enunciating your lyrics, so that you are fully understood. We’ll also look at how intentional variety in phrasing, and intentional variety in volume (dynamics) can increase the power of your delivery. We’ll look at stage fright and how to overcome it, in order to sing your very best. We’ll get creative with our vocals, purposely altering melodies to add sparkle and interest. And we’ll hit on important concepts like the power of regular practice, and the critical importance of health. I’ll sing for you, to illustrate skills and concepts, and will also ask for a few volunteers, so that you can learn from other students as they try out new things. The environment will be warm and supportive, judgment-free, and focused on improvement and growth. You’ll leave this class a better singer than when you walked in!

MADZ Muzic
2025-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Easy listening, fun covers. Covering all genres and decades!
Madeline has been singing for as long as she can remember. She grew up in Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland in a pub, listening to all sorts of musicians. Her father loved performing in theatre and choir and her mother was a classical piano player, partial to jazz music. Her grandma taught her piano from an early age and she can’t ever remember a day not singing! She has spent years in a choir, which is great training and most memorably, taken lessons from professors at Sacred Heart University, which was so meaningful to her. Currently, MADZ enjoys a jazz acoustic sound with the amazing Phil Forbes on guitar.

Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly
2025-09-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
SOLO DEBUT TOUR
Laurie MacAllister co-founded the beloved Americana trio Red Molly, which released seven acclaimed albums and toured both the U.S. and internationally, including appearances at MerleFest, Cayamo, and Boston Symphony Hall. jingle for a national TV commercial.
In 2024 Laurie MacAllister embarked on an exciting new chapter, launching a solo career with a sold-out performance at the legendary Club Passim.
Her 2018 solo album “The Lies the Poets Tell” is a heartfelt tribute to the contemporary folk music scene, celebrating a handful of its best songs and songwriters. It features duets with six male artists, including the late Americana master Jimmy LaFave. SiriusXM praised the album as “Defining. A curated collection packed with emotional vibrancy.”
Laurie’s earlier solo album “The Things I Choose To Do” was produced by folk luminary Cliff Eberhardt and was first released independently. Hearing it, Barnes & Noble re-released it as an exclusive on their label, saying, “MacAllister wholly inhabits these songs as subtly as a chameleon, convincingly taking on the persona’s skin, quite simply singing her heart out.”

a Studio Affair
2025-09-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
a Studio Affair
Saturday, September 20th
6:30-10:00 PM
Ages 21+
Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.
If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Guests are welcome to bring along their own projects, or simply explore the creative materials we’ll have available, including watercolors, pastels, oil pastels, magazines, and beautiful paper. No prior experience is required—just a passion for creating.
Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to BYOB.
This is a free community event.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
villagecenterarts.org

Gogh to the Pumpkin Patch - Canvas Painting workshop
2025-09-21 01:00 - 15:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Create a Rustic Van Gogh-Inspired Pumpkins & Sunflowers Canvas
during this 3-Part Workshop
Capture the golden warmth of fall with bold brushstrokes and swirling color in this rustic painting workshop inspired by the style of Vincent van Gogh.
In this three-week workshop, our instructor will guide you step-by-step through the steps to create this vibrant autumn scene featuring abstracted pumpkins and sunflowers—brought to life with expressive texture, rich color, and that unmistakable Van Gogh flair. Learn new painting techniques in each session as you create this lovely design. No experience needed—just a love of the season and a willingness to play with paint!
Perfect for fall décor or a creative evening out with friends. All materials provided. Reservations are required to secure your spot and supplies.
$85 per person,
Ages 12+
Refreshments are welcome

Chamber Members Breakfast Networking
2025-09-23 04:00 - 05:00 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Members Only Speed Networking & Breakfast Presented by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce
Monday, September 23 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM The MAXX – 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT
Start your week off strong with a fun and focused members-only networking event!
Enjoy a light breakfast and take part in speed networking, where each attendee will have a quick moment to introduce themselves, pitch their business, and make meaningful connections in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Bring your business cards! Build relationships, expand your network, and boost your visibility — all before 9 AM!
This event is exclusively for Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce members.
Space is limited – RSVP today!

Foliage & Feathers (Class & Walk) at Deer Pond Farm
2025-09-27 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Get ready for fall foliage season. The study of seasonal change is called phenology. Autumn is a great time to learn about how light, temperature, soil moisture, and species impact the timing and intensity of autumn tree colors. Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer will also review the many variables of bird feather molting over the seasons. After a short classroom session, we’ll head outside for a bird and nature walk to observe how environmental conditions are influencing this year’s leaf color display. This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784
$5 members, $10 non-members
To register for the Foliage & Feathers Class & Walk, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-foliage-feathers-class-walk/

Pinch Pot Pumpkins & Ghosts - clay workshop for all ages!
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Hand-Building with Clay: Pinch Pot Pumpkin & Ghost Workshop.
Learn how to turn a ball of clay into a beautiful ceramic pumpkin to be cherished for years.
Ages 3 – 100
$28 per person
The price includes guided instruction, materials, and firings for one pumpkin and one small ghost.
Additional clay for more pieces can be purchased at the workshop.
*Note pumpkins must dry completely before firing; they will be ready for glazing mid-October

Mike Latini - Mike & The Mysteries Ride Again Concert
2025-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
MIKE LATINI developed his musical style in New York City and Boston, performing in rock bands and singer song-writer venues throughout the Northeast for years. His immediately accessible music, engaging performance style, and unique lyrical perspective help him ride the rails from the sublime to the ridiculous, and make all the stops in between. Mike has recently been playing in clubs and on concert stages in the New York, New Jersey, New England area, with occasional forays into the heartland. His five studio albums are available on most internet platforms, and a sixth -“In The Aftermath”- is currently in production.
“THE MYSTERIES” – (Dan Bonis, Tom Durante, Jim Nowak and Dave Wonsey) are an excellent ad hoc association of fine musical friends and the perfect support for Mike’s eclectic musical offerings.

Michael Ford: Contemporary Piano
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Michael Ford’s compositional and improvisational style draws on many influences, but it is rooted in a classical music aesthetic that stems from a life dedicated to the piano.
Ford describe his music as having hints of impressionism, progressive rock, jazz and Americana. He loves a good melody and enjoys rhythmic explorations. His music ranges from sadness to jubilant.
Music critics and fellow musicians have said this about his music and piano works,

“His music drifts from the darkness of intimate dream-like visions quickly into the bright sunlight of vivacious perpetual motion works.”
“Michael Ford has this rare ability to transport listeners to deep emotional places with his music. It is rich with color and movement, and we travel alongside every note.”
“His music is very uplifting, inspiring and emotional.”

YardScapes 20th Annual Quad-Am Golf Classic
2025-09-29 - 2025-09-30 | Bull’s Bridge Golf Club, 71 Bull's Bridge Rd, South kent, 06785
The Annual YardScapes Quad-Am Golf Classic has, to-date, raised $145,000 for local non-profit organizations and last year we presented a $8,000 check to Pratt Nature Center. Player registration has SOLD OUT in record time for another consecutive year and we are now seeking event sponsors and donations to the silent auction and raffle.
Once again, the tournament will benefit Pratt Nature Center, a (501c3) 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center in New Milford, CT. They boast a fantastic nature-based school program, outdoor Pre-K/K Nature School, summer camp, and a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages. Complete information can be found on their website www.prattcenter.org
The YardScapes Quad-Am Golf Classic has grown into an exclusive event and this tournament is a great way to get your name, goods, and services directly in front of our very generous golfers, clients, and social media followers.
Visit www.YardScapesLandscape.com/golf for complete information.

Coffee Talk
2025-10-02 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!
