CCC News November 1, 2024
MPS Community Connections Centers
CCC News for November 8, 2024
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 Food Pantry
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Tue. Nov. 19th 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
The Cure Starts now!
On Sunday November 10th, from 8am -2pm, the Milford chapter of the pediatric brain cancer foundation The Cure Starts Now is having our monthly can and bottle drive. Drop off is at the Downtown branch of The Milford Bank and the back of the Dollar General lot on Melba
Woodruff Family YMCA
Woodruff Family YMCA Please join us to support food distribution through the Walnut Hill Community Church. The Walnut Hill Event will be held on November 20 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Walnut Hill Church in Derby at 9th and Smith Street. If you would like to volunteer at either event please contact Ryan Leworthy at rleworthy@cccymca.org or Nicole Servas at nservas@cccymca.org. We will also be collecting non perishables at our branch all month for the Purple Pantry and also Milford Boy Scouts Troop 1 and the Thanks For Giving Food Drive.
2024 City of Milford Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day Parade
Sunday November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm.
All units and marchers are asked to assemble at the Daniel Wasson Field parking lot at 1:00pm 70 West River St Milford, Connecticut 06460. After the parade, we will gather at the gazebo for a performance by the High School Bands.Please join us and be a part of our remembrance of our Veterans.
Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on Monday November 11, at 11am in front of City Hall and will then move to the monuments on The Green
Yale Child Study Center
Yale Child Study Center
350 George Street New Haven, CT 06511
Sat. Nov. 9
9:30am
Want to learn more about your child’s speech and language skills? Participate in our language research study!
AS A THANK YOU: You will receive a summary describing your child's language skills and a $20 Amazon gift card. Your child will receive a toy.
More information click Here
Tellabration!: a Worldwide Storytelling Event
Milford Public Library
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Library Program Room
Milford Library is proud to be a part of Tellabration!, a mammoth storytelling event - and that's no Tall Tale!
In partnership with The Connecticut Storytelling Center in New London, it's a storytelling phenomenon, made up of storytelling happenings all over the world. Tellabration introduces adults and children to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling.
All ages are welcome to hear Meris Palmer share folk tales, traditional tales, ethnic tales, and stories from literary tradition. Her lively and passionate telling offers a wonderful and unique experience. She engages even the youngest listeners in her stories by using props, puppets, costumes and character voices.
Lyman Orchards-Winter Lantern Festival
Date: November 15th - February 9th
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM*
*last entrance at 8:30 PM
Duration: The walk is around 45 minutes long
Location: 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
Walk through a world full of lights and lanterns lovingly handmade by artisans—some with over 20 years of experience—and learn about the culture and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lantern festivals.
Use code KIDSFIRST to get 20% off tickets. Expires November 20, 2024
The Honoring Veterans Powwow
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket CT, 06338
The Honoring the Veterans Powwow unites and honors Native and non-Native Americans who have bravely served side by side in the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 200 years.
For additional information click Here
Dinosaur State Park
400 West St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
This museum transports visitors back to ancient times when these giant pre-historic animals roamed Connecticut's valleys and forests.
Unbeknownst to many Nutmeggers, the Connecticut Valley has quite a history of fossil track discoveries. The site of Dinosaur State Park was actually meant to be a State Building until these tracks were accidentally discovered in 1966.