CCC News August 29, 2025
MPS Community Connections Centers
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Center builds 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 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.
Milford Adaptive Programs
Programs starting 9-22-25
Program Director: Marlene Sanchez at camphappiness203@gmail.com
Program Coordinators: Emily Nolan & Michelle Vitelli at milfordadaptiveprograms@gmail.com
Recreation Director: Bill Garfield at bgarfield@milfordct.gov
Recreation Supervisor: Mike Dooling at mdooling@milfordct.gov
Financial Aid is available: please visit bit.ly/MAPFinancialAid
Milford Public Library
MPL Family Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time:2:00pm - 3:50pm
Room Locations: Library Program Room
Join the MPL staff on the day off from school for a family movie! Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet. Watch the movie, have a snack, and enjoy Sonic themed coloring. Rated PG. Run time 1 hour and 49 minutes.
CT Foodshare- Mobile Pantry
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Tue. Sept. 23, 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
Farm Stand
From June through October, our Farm Stand is in full swing at two locations, offering a variety of produce that changes week to week. We offer organic vegetables in season, as well as Ambler Farm’s own Maple Syrup and more.
The Farm Stand at Ambler Farm is open every Saturday, 9am-1pm.
Visit us at the Wilton Farmers’ Market on the Town Green in Wilton Center (101 Ridgefield Road) every Wednesday from noon-5pm. It’s supported by the Wilton Chamber of Commerce
Saturdays, 9am-1pm
257 Hurlbutt Street
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: 203.834.1143
NOAA Fisheries Milford Laboratory -Open House
Visit the NOAA Fisheries Milford Laboratory at our annual open house to learn more about Long Island Sound and our shellfish aquaculture research!
What: Open House
Date: Saturday September 20, 2025
Time: 9am -2pm
Address: 212 Rogers Avenue, Milford, Connecticut
For further information or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Mark Dixon by email (mark.dixon@noaa.gov) or telephone (203) 882-6564.
BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS & BLOSSOMS – OH MY!
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025
TImes: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Date: September 21st / 12:00 – 2:30pm
Location: CVH Animal Sanctuary,
Address: 8 Commerce Rd. 8 Commerce Rd, Newtown, CT,
FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES
From caterpillar to chrysalis to emergence, the cycle of the butterfly is a wonder to behold! While the sky graces the flight of birds and butterflies, a healthy land is what keeps our pollinators thriving. And where is the best place to see undisturbed meadows, organic gardens and habitat protected for this fragile population? The CVH Animal Sanctuary!
For information about the event go to: Kids & Family
Bat Appreciation Day
Event: Bat Appreciation Day
Location: Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine
115 Newgate Rd, East Granby, CT 06026
Date: September 20, 2025 |
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Learn about New-Gate’s beloved bats as we team up with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to promote bat conservation. Engage with wildlife biologists and learn about how cool bats really are, and how you can help support these important and amazing creatures. Demonstrations and hand-on activities for all ages. Free Admission!
Camp Harkness
301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: (860) 443-7818
Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound. The 102-acre property in Waterford, CT, has open and wooded land. It also features a beachfront and a tidal marsh.
It is one of the few state parks in the country that is just for people with disabilities and their families and friends.
Connecticut's State Fairs
Date: Sept 25 - Sept 28, 2025
Durham Fairgrounds
As a Fair lover, The Association of Connecticut Fairs is your destination for dates and information about CT's Fifth Season - Fair Season!
Visit us for dates and locations of Agricultural Fairs and events across the state as well as other events located at some of CT's Fairgrounds.