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.
Toys for Tots-Milford, Ct
Milford’s Largest Annual Toy Drive.
We collect toys for Milford residents who need a little extra help this holiday season. Approved Milford residents get to pick perfect gifts from our donated selection.
Here is their website where you can can apply for Toys or Where you can donate toys!
Thank you to Milford Professional Firefighters • Local 944!
Milford Adaptive Programs
The MAPs Holiday Workshops are now open for registration!
From yoga 🧘♀️ to arts & crafts ✂️, movie magic 🎬, karaoke 🎤, and festive fun with friends 🎄 - there’s something for everyone. Space is limited, so don’t wait!
CT Foodshare- Mobile Pantry
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Dec. 2, 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
Turkey Run!
Please join us on Thanksgiving for our Annual Run Turkey Run 5K. A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Hamden, there is no better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than running or walking a 5K with family, friends and the community. Make it a 4-F day – Family, Food, Football & a Five K. (A bit of a stretch but you get the point).
Whether this is your first 5K or you have done this race every year, we welcome you and encourage you to dress for the occasion. From turkey hats to tutus and even full turkey and pilgrim costumes, it’s sure to be fun for all ages and a great way to get in a little exercise before the eating begins.
Our race begins nice and early (7:30 am) so it won’t interfere with any of the day’s other activities.
Date: Thu November 27, 2025
Location:
Multisports Academy
109 Sanford St, Unit G
Hamden, CT 06514
Start Time
5K: 7:30am
Parking:
Parking will be available at Multisports Academy
Additional race information can be found at http://www.teammossman.com/thanksgiving-day-5k-new-haven-area.html.
Life in the Eastern Woodlands - Living History Event
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:00pm
Weston History & Culture Center: 104 Weston Rd. Weston, CT ( Parking and entrance accessed from High Acre Rd. Tickets and Check-in Visitor's Center)
Tickets: $5.00 per person. Buy tickets at the door
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, living historian Drew Shuptar-Rayvis will present, “Life in the Eastern Woodlands: Pre-contact – 1620”
This event will take place outside, weather permitting.
Enter daily Native life as it was before permanent European settlement. Handle key artifacts such as bark baskets, cups, bowls, stone axes, spoons, bows and arrows, animal pelts, and leather, and discover the techniques archaeologists, historians and anthropologists use to merge their knowledge into an accurate picture of the past.
Family-friendly event, all ages welcome!
Holiday Pop-Up Market
The Downtown Milford Business Association is hosting Small Business Saturday in Downtown Milford.
Visit our shops and the Holiday Pop-up Market Saturday, November 29th 10:00am-3:00pm on the Milford Green.
We be giving away Shop Local Milford totes to the first 250 shoppers who present our Small Biz Saturday punch card after having made two purchases in select DMBA participating businesses.
Bring your family and friends and get ready to support the small businesses and all they do for their communities.
Thankful Arnold House
A late 18th century house museum which tells the story of the Widow Thankful Arnold and her struggles and successes.
Address : 14 Hayden Hill Road
Haddam, CT 06438
Admission
Members- Free
Adults (18-61) -$10
Senior (62+)- $8
Kids (5-17) -$5
Children under 5 -Free
Contact Information:
860.345.2400
contact@haddamhistory.org
Astronomy Center Grand Opening: Cosmic Welcome & Astro Fests
- Sat, November 22 & Sun, November 30
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Nature Center
- 39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903 - Phone 203.977.6521
- View Venue Website
Questions? Contact Gigi Lombardi
Special Events & Facility Use Manager
203.977.6530 or GLombardi@stamfordmuseum.org
Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular
The parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country with giant helium balloons, award wining marching band,s fabulous dance groups and this year's special entertainment Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show!
Admission : Free!
(203) 348-5285