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 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. June 16, 2026,11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
Food Assistance Resources
24th Annual Milford Pirates Day | Free Family Festival in Milford, CT
Date : Sunday, June 7, 2026
TIme : 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost : FREE
Hosted by the Downtown Milford Business Association and sponsored by 7 Seas Restaurant & Bar, this signature shoreline celebration transforms Downtown Milford into a full pirate-themed adventure featuring a live pirate ship landing in Milford Harbor, cannon fire, kids activities, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive experiences throughout the downtown district.
MIlford Community Outreach Services
Human Services/Youth & Family Services
150 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-783-3253
Fax: 203-783-3238
Outreach Workers
Sandra Morales
Daniela Buri Kurtz
Community Outreach Services Brochure
The Department of Human Services Community Outreach Workers provide case management services to Milford residents in need. Staff assess immediate concerns, connect individuals and families with local, state, and federal resources, and coordinate referrals with community agencies. Services aim to support residents during difficult times and promote self-sufficiency. Programs may include Energy Assistance, Rent Rebate, Food Referrals, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers, Holiday Programs, and Inter-Agency Referrals, subject to available funding and donations.
Historic Craft Demos Dudley Farm
Date : June 6
Time : 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location : Dudley Farm
2351 Durham Road
Guilford, CT 06437
203-457-0770
In the nineteenth century, most fresh milk was preserved as butter. Come try your hand at making butter and taste freshly churned samples.
Family Astronomy Night at Meigs Point Nature Center
Date : 06/05/2026
Time : 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm ET
Location : 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
Phone : 203-245-8743
email : rangermpnc@gmail.com
Age: All Ages
Cost : FREE
Join Meig's Point for Family Astronomy Night. Members of the Astronomical Society of New Haven and the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society will have their telescopes set up outside the Meigs Point Nature Center to show you some of the best objects in the early spring sky.
Bring binoculars if you have them so you can do your own exploring in between looks through the big telescopes.
CFPA Connecticut Trails Day 2026
Registration is OPEN NOW at trailsday.org. (look for your town)
With over 200 events across the state, the most popular adventures fill up fast. Don’t wait to claim your spot!
Date : 06/06/2026
Time : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
It’s Connecticut Trails Day with Over 200 Free Guided Events! The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) invites residents across the state to lace up their hiking boots, try something new, or bring the kids outside for Connecticut Trails Day. With more than 200 free events across all eight counties,Trails Day offers something for everyone!
CT Trails Day is the largest National Trails Day® celebration in the country—and your chance to discover the best hiking trails in CT. Whether you’re searching for a peaceful morning hike, a hands-on nature activity for the family, or a unique adventure you’ve never tried, this weekend is your invitation to explore Connecticut’s incredible network of trails, parks, forests, and open spaces.
Looking for outdoor activities in Connecticut the whole family can enjoy? This year’s events include:
- •Family-Friendly: Kids “First Hike” Nature Walk (Wolcott), Nature Detectives Family Fun Hike (Middlefield), Solomon Woods (Milford )
- Family Hike With Salamanders And Caves (Barkhamsted)
- •Wildlife & Nature Lovers: Summer in Bloom (Durham), Horseshoe Crab Walk (Madison)Introduction to Birdwatching (Canton) Bird watching (Milford)
- •Accessible: Get Out On The Trails Together (Bloomfield), A Multi-sensational Nature Adventure(Stonington)
- •History & Culture: New London Black Heritage Trail (New London), Constitutional & Native American History on the Regicides Trail (New Haven), Hike the Historic Pequot Trail (Groton)
Celebrate National Trails Day with us at Picnic in the Park
Trails, Trees & America’s 250th Anniversary!
Date : Saturday, June 6 (Rain Date: June 7)
Time : 1:00–3:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome
Cost : $5/person | Kids 5 & under FREE
Join Trees for Suffield in collaboration with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department for a relaxing and fun-filled afternoon at beautiful Sunrise Park. This special event highlights the park’s two Connecticut Notable Trees while celebrating America’s 250th—Suffield style!
Here’s what to expect:
• Bring your own picnic, blanket, and lawn chairs
• Enjoy drinks and snacks with classic checkered tablecloths
• Nature & tree-themed activities for all ages
• Time to explore, play, and connect with community
Whether you’re stretching out in the shade or gathering in the pavilion, it’s the perfect way to kick off summer and enjoy the outdoors together ☀️
For Which It Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox,
Date: January 23-July 25, 2026
Location : Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery
This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through more than 70 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles.
Enter the World of Sharks
250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
SEA IT NOW | People have been fascinated by sharks for as long as we have explored the ocean. Sharks brings you face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating predators through dozens of life-sized models, ancient fossils, immersive media, and engaging interactive experiences. From the massive prehistoric megalodon to the tiny dwarf lanternshark that glows in the dark, you will discover the incredible diversity of sharks and their relatives.
Explore how sharks evolved, how they hunt, and how their extraordinary senses help them survive in oceans around the world. Along the way, uncover the truth behind these often misunderstood animals and learn why protecting sharks is essential to the health of our planet’s oceans.