CCC News March 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. May 6, 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
Community Gardens
Community Garden Plots Now Available!
Looking to grow your own vegetables, meet fellow gardeners, and give back to the community? The Benson-Crump Memorial Community Gardens Program still has open plots for the season!
Milford Festival For Mental Health & Tug Of War Competition
Eisenhower Park, in the lower lot at the stage and muster area. The Tug of War Competition starts at 2pm, Enter your team now at this link! $100 a team, up to 10 people per team.
https://givebutter.com/Cqt2tq
Amber Park Fun Run
Sunday, May 4, 2025
257 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton CT 06897
Phone: 203.834.1143
9:30am registration, race begins at 9:45am
Meet, greet and get on your feet with neighbors, family + friends for a fun run at Ambler Farm! The route, created by Revity3, allows you to turn your typical Sunday Funday into a Runday suitable for anyone five years and up. Whether you prefer a slow stroll or a rapid run, a few activity stations scattered along the course will have you physically jumping for joy.
Please note: dogs are not allowed at this event.
Bird Habitat Restoration Day
Earthplace
May 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880 United States
203.557.4400
The sanctuary needs your help! As the largest open space in Westport, the 63-acre wildlife sanctuary at Earthplace is a vital hub for local bird biodiversity and education. We are asking for our community to join us in caring for the land by removing invasive plant species and tending to the trails. We’ll fuel up with coffee and tea, and mingle before hitting the trails at 11:15. Please remember to bring a bottle of water, wear pants, long socks, and tick repellent. Gloves and tools will be provided!
Questions? Email Veronica at v.swain@earthplace.org.
Website: https://earthplace.org/
Earth Day 2025
Milford's Earth Day celebration will take place Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the beautiful Downtown Milford Green.
Join us for a fun-filled day of learning, exploring, and enjoying our beautiful planet.
Frog Frolic Festival
WHAT: 28th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce houses, libations, games, crafts, face painting and, new this year - a classic car show!
WHO: Families, friends & frogs…ALL are welcome.
WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 10:00AM-4:00PM (Rain or Shine!)
WHERE: OUTSIDE @ The Redding Community Center; 37 Lonetown Road (Route 107), Redding, CT (behind Redding Elementary School).
COST: Free to enter, food for purchase, tickets for purchase to participate in games/crafts.
Little Treasures Farm - Family Day !
Derby Day Fundraiser!
Sat. May 3,2025 at 3:00PM
22 North Bear Hill Rd Chaplin, CT 06278
Come out for a fun day for the whole family. We will have a stick pony derby race, meet and greet all the rescues, raffles, vendors, food, and more. Wear your best and craziest Derby Day hat for a chance to win a prize.
Free Family Fishing Day!
No Child Left Inside! (NCLI)
May 10, 2025
NCLI Free Fishing Day, Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
10:00AM-3:00PM
Gather your family and friends and join us for an in-person event all about fishing. Trout Stocking will take place at 11 am. DEEP's Fish with CARE Program will provide bait, loaner fishing gear, and expert fishing instruction from staff and volunteer fishing coaches. Many DEEP partners as well as other outside partners will be joining us.
For More Information: Please visit the CT State Parks facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CTStateParks/ or email kristen.bellantuono@ct.gov