CCC News January 3, 2025
MPS Community Connections Centers
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Centers build bridges between families and available services within the community.
Serving all Milford elementary students and their families.
Families- If you are seeking guidance or support for housing, utilities, legal, mental health, substance use, parenting, or other daily life needs; please contact Mrs. Mary-Kate Williams at (203) 882- 6094 or Mrs. Cara Dascenzo at (203) 301-5664 for assistance. Please note that in person appointments are available. We look forward to assisting you!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut state mandated reporting applies.
For more resources go to our CCC Website.
CT FoodShare
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Tue. Jan. 28, 2025 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
Food Assistance Resources
Foran Child Learning Center OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Foran HS
80 Foran Rd
5:30-7pm
Open to Milford residents
Program schedule : 8am-12:30pm, 5 days/wk
Children must be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1 of school year for enrollment
Contact: Rachel L Pangu
203-783-3502
Bridges Mental Health Trainings
Mental Health First Aid trainings in February & March. We are offering Youth and Adult trainings at this time. All trainings are for individuals 18+, who have some connection to the following cities: Milford, West Haven, Bethany, Orange, Woodbridge.
See attached flyer for details and register at www.bridgesct.org/MHFA
2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with a full day of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens.
This year, we are thrilled to host a lineup of planned events and activities for the whole family, including poetry, musical and choral performances, kid-friendly crafts, food trucks and more.
Check sites for complete details:
Monday, January 20
Go to : Lifestyles to learn about events all over Connecticut
Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia CT 06401
203-736-1053
Sunday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm; FREE Admission
Squirrel Appreciation Day is just around the corner! There’s more to this clever critter than meets the eye. Look into the lives of squirrels with Ranger Evelyn in this fun, family-friendly program. Take on the role of a squirrel in the game Squirrel Scramble and compete for acorns.
Milford Park & Recreation-
Drama Club- Info Night
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 28. All performers and families who are brand new to MAP Drama must attend info night prior to auditions.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center, 16 Dixon Street, Milford (use the parking lot and entrance on Kings Highway)
Can’t make it in person? Have questions? Email us at camphappiness203@gmail.com and we’ll send you a link to join virtually.
For more information go to : Facebook
6th Annual MLK Day of Service
Lachat Town Farm
Date: January 20, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
106 Godfrey Road West
Weston, CT 06883
Join us to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service. This year, we’ll work with Person to Person, a charity established in 1968 to promote equitable access to economic improvement.
How to Participate:
Register to assemble food bags for individuals in need.
Each $20 registration covers the cost of a bag with a week’s worth of food.
Can’t attend? You can still donate for others to assemble bags.
Bring non-perishable food items for the Weston Food Pantry.
Enjoy the “I Have a Dream” speech and a craft project to reflect on the day. Hot cocoa available for purchase.
American Museum of Tort Law
A nod to Martin Luther Jr.s birthday, check out this museum.
Forbes describes this unique museum; This nonprofit, educational institution aims to make people aware of tort law’s pivotal role in the protection of personal freedom and safety, and celebrates the historical and contemporary achievements of the civil justice system.
654 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098
860-379-0505
tortmail@tortmuseum.orgIt
Go to the website for a virtual tour
Available by appointment only during January, February, and March.
The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
Welcome to the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum
We are an all-volunteer run museum located in Windsor, Connecticut, offering a fascinating and educational look back in time (and technology). Take a walk through history from Morse Code transmitters to radio & television to personal computers, and everything in between.
Location: 115 Pierson Lane, Windsor CT 06095
(860) 683-2903 | radioclctr@aol.com