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Mah Jongg
2026-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Come and play this fun game! Bring your friends! Beginners are welcome.

Tinkercad 3D Design for Beginners
2026-08-12 18:30 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Learn the basics of 3D modeling.
Design your own creations.
Bring your ideas to life in 3D.
Perfect for beginners.

Author Talk: Paul D. Tieger, co-author of ReConnect
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Join us as Paul Tieger shares how to protect our kids from anxiety and depression fueled by digital addiction.
In their groundbreaking new book, psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert
Paul D. Tieger share how digital addiction – by both parents and children – has resulted
in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression and potentially suicide in children and
adolescents. Based on solid original scientific research, ReConnect helps parents better
understand their child’s potential vulnerabilities, appreciate how their and their child’s
personality similarities and differences impact their relationship, and provides
individualized advice that helps parents know how to best engage and support their child,
and develop the healthiest, most open relationship – the key to protecting their child’s
mental health. ReConnect is designed for parents, mental health professionals and
educators.

Twilight Reflections
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Join the Sherman Chamber Ensemble ofr a magical evening. Performing are Victoria Lewis (violin), Jane Chung (violin), Richard Wolfe (viola), and Eliot Bailen (cello). They will take center stage performing Schubert’s powerful Quartettsatz.

As part of the Ensemble’s year-long celebration of American music, we highlights works by Amy Beach, America’s first major woman composer, and Samuel Barber. The quartet will be joined by flutist Susan Rotholz in Beach’s Variations and collaborates with Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Sandra Piques Eddy in Barber’s Dover Beach and Respighi’s Il Tramonto.

Purchase tickets online at SCEmusic.org. There is limited seating and tickets may not be avilable at the door.

Sensory Friendly Public Safety Day
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | CT
Saturday, August 15th
John Pettibone Community Center
2 Pickett District Road, New Milford
10 am – 1 pm
Meet & Greet with members of New Milford First Responders
Reigstration required – https://likedasp.com/events

a Studio Affair
2026-08-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776
a Studio Affair

Saturday, August 15th
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 art project 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
Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

Merryall Presents: SONGS OF PROTEST
2026-08-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
We’re celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an evening of American protest music. From the Revolutionary War to 2026, this music has been a vibrant part of our democracy. You’ll hear selections by Dylan, Chapman and Mitchell, to name a few. Performers include Missy Alexander, Caroline Bennett, Bob Brophy, Al Burgasser, Chuck Cundari, Nancy Janutolo, George Mallas, Susanna Marker, Felicia Michael, Nick Petrone, George Potts, and Nancy Walsh.
Nadine Strossen, Civil Liberties activist and past president of the ACLU, will provide introductory remarks.

Department of Revenue Services
2026-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Representatives from the Department of Revenue Services will be on hand:
To learn how to get help from DRS;
To help you obtain basic information from DRS; and
For answers to your Connecticut tax questions.

a Studio Affair
2026-08-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776
Saturday, September 19th
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 and with others.
As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming 3rd space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure and no expectations.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to be 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.
BYO project or art supplies.
We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

August Business Scene
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Harrybrook Park, 100 Still River Dr, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776, United States
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:

All American Waste

&

Rich’s Wings & Things

America's First Cookbook and Purchase of New Milford's Cookbook
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
America’s First Cookbook was called American Cookery and by a young country author who created a culinary upheaval. Self-published in 1796 but backed by prominent Federalist politicians, American Cookery is considered a culinary milestone in American history. It was penned by the enigmatic American orphan Amelia Simmons. The groundbreaking 13-edition cookbook has an enduring legacy that has shaped the course of American cuisine over the centuries.
Step back in time with us to explore the rich tapestry of the nation’s cookbook, written by an American with American recipes. It showcases instructions from early American cuisine, a melting pot of European traditions, Native American ingredients, and innovative cooking techniques. American Cookery isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a culinary time capsule that innovatively showcases practicality and creativity in the kitchen. John Cilio’s presentation highlights American Cookery in detail, the evolution of cookbooks in early America, the impact of cast iron stoves, and the development of cooking schools.

Anything Helps
2026-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
A New Play About Charity. A LATE–BLOOMER NEW YORK CITY ACTOR chooses to commit a singular act of charity—serving free coffee to a small segment of the city’s 150,000+ homeless population living on its affluent Union Square. In the process, he discovers a familial connection with this colorful but broken cadre of characters. As COVID overtakes Manhattan, his experiences among the poor lead him into a “dark night of the soul,” from which he ultimately emerges, finding reconciliation with God and true affirmation of the Franciscan belief that “it is in giving that we receive.” Actor and award-winning writer MARK E. LANHAM and award-winning director CHRIS CLAVELLI come together to tell a tale that is both timely and timeless—an ode to the modern urban age that cheerfully refutes the old adage that no good deed goes unpunished.
Post-Show Talk Back moderated by Rabbi Ari Rosenberg, Executive Director, ARC (Association of Religious Communities) a leading advocate for people experiencing homelessness in our area.
Please bring nonperishable food item for the New Milford Food Bank. (Suggestions: cans of tuna, boxes of breakfast cereal.)

Blood Drive
2026-08-25 12:00 - 17:00 | 39 Park Lane Road, 39 Park Lane Road, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776

Online Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
2026-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery
Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.
The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. These trees, and others, testify not only to the complexity of the Black American narrative but also to a heritage of Black botanical expertise that, like Native American traditions, predates the United States entirely.
In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees, as well as the cotton shrub, are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Combining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany, Montgomery talks to majestic trees, and in this unique and compelling narrative, they answer.
Register today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery.

Cricut Paper Luminary Workshop (Session 1)
2026-08-26 17:00 - 18:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Create a little glow of your own! ✨
Join us in the Makerspace for an easy and creative papercraft project. Using cardstock, a Cricut Explore, and an LED tealight, you’ll create a beautiful paper luminary with a cutout design that lets the light shine through.
No Cricut experience is necessary.
This project is beginner-friendly, and all materials will be provided. Come make something fun, learn a little about our Makerspace, and take home your finished luminary!

Learn Community Television With Public Access
2026-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Western CT Community Television offers free video production training and equipment loans to residents. Come to see a demonstration of the equipment available and a review of the training classes offered.

Free Baseball & Life Skills Clinic
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | garrick farms park, 60 Boardman Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
⚾️ Attention Baseball Fans!! ⚾️ FREE MLB Clinic With MLB Alumni!
Family & Children’s Aid is hosting a FREE Baseball & Life Skills Clinic in New Milford on August 29 from 9AM to 12PM at Garrick Farms Park.
Participants get mentored by up to 10 former MLB players!
Lunch will be provided at the end for the participants!
🗓️ Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 9AM to 12PM
📍 Garrick Farms Park (60 Boardman Road)
⚾️ Register for FREE at https://www.fcaweb.org/forms/mlb2026/
Stop by the FCA tent to learn how you can be a foster parent or call 888-YOU-BELONG

Free Baseball & Life Skills Clinic w/ MLB Alumni
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | garrick farms park, 60 Boardman Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Attention Baseball Fans!! FREE MLB Clinic With MLB Alumni!

Family & Children’s Aid is hosting a FREE Baseball & Life Skills Clinic in New Milford on August 29 from 9AM to 12PM at Garrick Farms Park.
Participants get mentored by up to 10 former MLB players!
Lunch will be provided at the end for the participants!

Saturday, August 29th
9AM to 12PM
Garrick Farms Park (60 Boardman Road)

Register for FREE at https://www.fcaweb.org/forms/mlb2026/
Stop by the FCA tent to learn how you can be a foster parent or call 888-YOU-BELONG

Louise Coombe & George Mallas - Singer/Songwriter Concert
2026-08-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
George Mallas and Louise Coombe are singer/songwriters with unique musical styles, each creating a journey through lives both real and imagined. Mallas is a pianist whose voice and songwriting are reminiscent of Jackson Brown or Cat Stevens. He’s a master of heartbreak infused with optimism. Coombe is a guitar player with southern roots that often show in the scenes she creates in her songs. Her vocals are delightful both in tone and narrative. An evening with the two of them features a back and forth of styles, as they present some works on their own and some together. Their collaborations are a clear demonstration that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Both artists have recorded several albums and perform regularly throughout New England.

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2026-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Society @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, CT, 06784-1925, United States
Explore the trails of Deer Pond Farm on this casual early fall hike. Led by our volunteer guides, you’ll learn about the trail network, habitats, and ongoing conservation projects. (Approx. 2–3 miles)

Gilmore Girls Event
2026-09-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776
A Weekend in the Life: Gilmore Girl Event
September 4-6th
Decorate and free watercolor bookmark making during studio hours.

This is a free communtiy event – all are welcome

Village Center for the Arts | 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

860-354-4318

Dinner & Music with Bernie Kaplan" "Yesterday & Tomorrow, Today"
2026-09-04 19:00 - 2026-09-05 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman, CT, 06784
Featuring Bernie Kaplan on guitar, flute, and dulcime with an all-star band including the remarkable David Wonsey on percussion, Sherman’s own piano and multi instrumentalist wizard, Christopher Carlone on piano, Sherman School’s Steven Trinchillo on bass, and a few surprise guests.

This concert showcases an eclectic mix of Bernie’s tunes representing many genres of music.

Menu Coming Soon

About Bernie Kaplan

Bernie wrote his first song over 60 years ago. In his younger years, he held a variety of sundry jobs from dairy farming to school custodian while also performing on the coffee house circuit before forming a band that eventually played just about every kind of music from standards to pop hits, from country to disco, as well as originals representing a wide range of genres. During that time he taught himself to play flute and dulcimer in addition to guitar. After starting a family, his music mostly gave way to a long and fulfilling career as an educator, where he served as a coach, English teacher, drama director, and administrator, culminating in a 26 year tenure as a high school principal. Always, at times along the way and whenever he could, he found time to play and to write songs. Currently retired and splitting his time between the city and Sherman, Bernie is again deeply engaged in songwriting and playing flute.

Clay Play
2026-09-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776
Clay Play
Saturday: September 5th 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)
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—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. $50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class.
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

Dirty Date Night
2026-09-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776
Dirty Date Night
Saturday: September 5th 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

Beginners Watercolor Class with Kristine Ross
2026-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman, CT, 06784
Expressive Watercolor Autumn Apples

16 spots available, RSVP to avoid missing out!

Join Kristine for a seasonal watercolor workshop celebrating the warm hues of autumn apples. You’ll leave with completed mini studies on deckled-edge cold pressed paper, ready to frame or gift as custom cards. Tailored for beginners. Materials Provided.

Kristine Ross is a Sherman, CT–based artist with a background in painting. A self-described “artist of all trades,” her work spans everything from watercolor illustration to portraits, which have been featured on the Martha Stewart show and in the Architectural Digest Design Show. She earned her BFA from The Cooper Union. Recently, she has also been teaching beginner watercolor classes for local residents, hoping to inspire a rewarding new creative outlet. You can see more about her classes and students’ work on her Instagram and Facebook accounts- @ColorfulGatherings.

PK Club
2026-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | CT
New Milford Youth Agency PK Club – located on the YA side of Pettibone Commun Ctr. $40 per week – Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 – 2 pm
Spots are limited and will fill fast. Register www.myyouthagency.com Program begins 9/8/26 or call 860.210.2030

Adaptive Nature Hike in September @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2026-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, CT, 06784-1925, United States
SOAR Experiences.org is partnering with Deer Pond Farm to offer guided adaptive hikes for persons with limited mobility on customized Action Trackchairs. You will explore wide gravel trails traversing meadows and forested landscapes with diverse habitats. Deer Pond Farm naturalists and the SOAR team will be co-leading this hike. The chairs move at a walking pace of 2 – 3 miles per hour, are quiet and are customized for each guest by the SOAR Experiences team. Bring a friend or family member to enjoy the trails with us! Pre-Registration is required at SoarExperiences.org (Rain date: Sept. 11)

September Business Scene
2026-09-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, Connecticut, 06776, United States
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:

Bakewell & Mulhare LLC & Nicholas Tobin Insurance

Benedict Arnold: Connecticut's Most Misunderstood Traitor
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the
Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’
most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled;
otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending.
When looking at reasons for his traitorous behavior, his shattered dreams growing up in
Norwich are often overlooked. And, before he switched allegiances to join the British,
Arnold was considered among the finest of all military leaders on the Patriot side.
Noted journalist, podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen will tell this amazing story.

Merryall Center Presents: JOHN GORKA
2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania.
In addition to 11 critically acclaimed albums, John released a collector’s edition box featuring a hi-definition DVD and companion CD called The Gypsy Life. Windham Hill also released a collection of John’s greatest hits from the label called Pure John Gorka. In 2010, he also released an album with his friends and Red House label-mates Lucy Kaplansky and Eliza Gilkyson under the name Red Horse. Getting high praise from critics and fans alike, it landed on the Billboard Folk Charts and was one of the most played albums on folk radio.
