CCC News November 1, 2024
MPS Community Connections Centers
CCC News for November 22, 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. Dec. 3 ,2024 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
Milford Food Resources
Americanism Essay Contest
Elks' Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee.
This contest gives students in four separate grade levels, grades 5-8, the opportunity to thoughtfully, evaluate and express their views on “What Does Patriotism Mean To Me?”
Nationally, first-place, second-place and third-place authors in each division will receive monetary awards of $1,000, $500, and $250 respectfully.
ENTRY DATE: Essay should be submitted to local Elks Lodge on/before December 15, 2024.
The Essay Contest Cover Sheet must be completed for each level of competition and remain attached to the Essay..
Youth & Family Workshop: Bomba with Proyecto Cimarron
Saturday, November 23 · 1pm - 2pm
169 Henry Street New Haven, CT 06511
FREE
NXTHVN is a new national arts model that empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem.
Join us for a 1 hour, youth and family-centered workshop on Puerto Rican bomba with New Haven-based group, Proyecto Cimarron. Participants will learn about the history of bomba, the instruments and dance, and practice basic dance steps and rhythms. Please dress comfortably.
For free tickets
"Thankful Friday" Sacred Heart University
Kick off the holiday season by joining us for our annual Thankful Friday event.
When: November 29 from 10:00 till 4:00.
Address: 4450 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 416-3521
Cost: FREE ADMISSION thanks to our sponsor, Aquarion!
Make gift for your loved ones, take a photo with Santa, and we are also collecting toys for the Cardinal Shehan Center's Toy Drive. Bring a toy and get a free Media Pass for the Planetarium and live demos.
Free media pass for guests who bring a new in package, unwrapped toy for the Cardinal Shehan Center toy drive.
More information Thankful Friday.
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Tue Dec 31, 2024
5:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: cars- $10; mini-buses - $25; full-size bus - $50
Location: Lighthouse Point Park 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT, 06512
(203) 777-2000
The Fantasy of Lights has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families from all over Connecticut and New England. The mile-long route features over 60 displays and 100,000 lights. Many of the displays are animated and some are fitted with LED bulbs, making them more colorful and vibrant.
For more information click HERE
Florence Griswold Museum
FAMILY EVENT: Corn Husk Doll Workshop
November 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860-434-5542
A fun and informative workshop to make dolls using corn husks.
Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular
The holiday season will officially kick off in Stamford Downtown on November 24, 2024 with the annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, one of the largest of its kind in the country.
HERE
How Can I help?
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to volunteer at your local soup kitchen, food pantry, or food bank. Whether it’s assembling Thanksgiving meal boxes or serving food at a Thanksgiving dinner, there are a lot of opportunities to make the holiday special.
Feeding AmericaBeth-El Center’s Soup Kitchen at 90 New Haven Avenue in Milford is looking for groups of 4-6 people from businesses, corporations, faith communities, and service clubs to prepare, cook and serve dinners to community members on weekdays during the late afternoon hours of 4:00-6:30 pm.
If you're interested in this volunteering opportunity, contact Soup Kitchen Manager, Camille at
203.876.0747.
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