CCC News December 6, 2024
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.
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MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Tue. Dec. 17, 2024 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
Food Assistance Resources
đź’ť"Helping Hearts Heal" at Adam's House
Adam's House is a place of hope and healing. During our "Helping Hearts Heal" program, children and their families receive peer support and grief education and learn skills to help them navigate their grief journey.
During this season of giving, help us continue to offer these no-cost programs to grieving families -- Make your year-end gift today!
241 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 513-2808
Email: info@adamshousect.org
Holiday Hearts: A Craft and Story Celebration of Eid and Shared Traditions Across Holidays
Join us for a special community event featuring a reading of The House Without Lights by Reem Faruqi, a heartfelt story about Eid. Afterward, we’ll discuss how many holidays, including Eid, share common traditions of love, giving, and gathering. Participants will create and decorate personalized holiday cards to honor their own traditions and celebrate the shared values that unite us in Milford. This event is a great opportunity to learn about Eid, explore holiday similarities, and strengthen community connections.
🎄Milford Bouy Tree Lighting
Lisman Landing, Dec.15 4:30pm
https://milfordarts.org/event/buoy-tree-call-for-participants/
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Tis the season! Celebrate the holidays with festive offerings and unique gifts from The Maritime Aquarium!
Click Here to View Our Holiday Guide
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
United States
The 2024 Torchlight Parade
The Old Saybrook Torchlight Parade is a one of a kind!
December 14, 2024 Starting at 6:00 pm in Old Saybrook, CT.
Fife & Drums Corps and floats with Christmas theme & music. This parade has been a long standing Christmas Tradition for many and has been running for over 50 years.
The parade consists of Fife and Drum Corps from all over New England as well as floats designed by local businesses. The parade gets its name from the torches that are carried by the marchers. Those who stick around until the end will get to see the guest of honor, Santa Claus!
The Torchlight Parade is run by volunteer citizens and financially supported by the Town of Old Saybrook.
Winterfest at Powder Ridge!
Powder Ridge Park
99 Powder Hill Road
Middlefield, Connecticut
(866) 860-0208
Weekends starting Black Friday through December 22nd
Click HERE for tickets & more information
Join us for the ultimate family holiday celebration at Winterfest! From thrilling day and night tubing to a snow play area for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Event Highlights:
Day & Night Tubing: Night tubing includes a DJ and an out-of-this-world laser light show!
Kids’ Snow Play Area: Featuring FREE intro lessons to skiing and snowboarding!
Artisan Market: Shop unique holiday gifts from local makers.
Visits with Santa: A chance to meet Santa himself!
Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats.
Touch a Snow Equipment: Get up close with the snow machines and gear that make winter magic!
Live Bands & Entertainment: Nonstop fun all weekend long.
Friends of Wood Memorial Library and Museum
Gingerbread House Festival
“Snowed Inn”
November 29, 2024 – December 22, 2024
Free & Open to the Public
783 Main Street
South Windsor, CT
860-289-1783
Click HERE for more information
We are excited to announce that The Friends of Wood Memorial 783
& Museum’s Annual Gingerbread House Festival will be back for its 14th Year!
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
December 27, 2024
XL Center
1 Civic Center Plaza , Hartford CT, 06103
NEW Year, NEW Global Tour, NEW Challenges! Same Globetrotters You LOVE!
You love the dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history and laughs! Don’t miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level-up every game with all-new, exciting challenges in 2025!
Stepping Stones Museum
Let's Celebrate! Worldwide
Through December 31
Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899 0606
'Tis the season! Join us during Let's Celebrate! Worldwide, a joyful exploration of holiday traditions from around the globe. Experience the warmth of Thanksgiving through giving and gathering, discover the wonder of international fables and folktales and enjoy a special countdown to 2025 as we learn how other cultures ring in the new year.
Enchanting visits with Santa Claus, magical nightly tree lighting ceremonies and exciting performances round out this unforgettable seasonal celebration.
Ansonia Nature Center
Article from the Ansonia Nature Center
Learn about unique traditions, celebrations, and holidays that occur around the world.
