To
post your event please send an e-mail to ParentsFirst@yale.edu.
July
24 Monday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
25 Tuesday
Naugatuck
Summer Music Festival On The Green 2006
All concerts are Tuesday and start at 7:00 p.m. on the
gazebo on the scenic and historic Naugatuck Green located
between Meadow Street (Rt. 63) and Church Street. In the
event of rain the concerts will be held the next Thursday
on the green. July
25 - Marty Swiatek: Polka Night, Naugatuck Style! Marty
Swiatek and the group will have the town center hopping
all night, as he plays traditional polka music and big
band dance favorites. A genuine good time is in store
for everyone!
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Woodbridge
Concerts on the Green, Center Road off Rte 114. Tuesday,
July 25 - Moxie. All concerts are free and will take place
on the green by the town gazebo from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents
are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs.
In the event of rain, concerts will take place in the
Center gymnasium.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
26 Wednesday
Larry's
Playground Concert Series Performance at Bassett Field,
Ridge Road, Hamden Starts at 5:30p.m. The Preformer is
Chris Rowlands. Rain Location: The Big Red Barn at Brooksvale
Park 524 Brooksvale Ave. (off Whitney) in Hamden.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Concert Series: The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
www.cityofshelton.org, Community Services, Recreation
Center. Evenings of Great Music Wednesday evenings from
7:00 to 9:00 pm on the Huntington Green except for the
Independence Day celebration, Downtown at the Veterans
Memorial Park, Canal Street. July 26 Mama Jamma Band -
Blues. Rain Date is the Following Evening. In Case of
Inclement Weather Call (203) 331-4120 Free
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
The
Hyperflite Skyhoundz Wallingford Connecticut Local
Championship is an exciting and entertaining contest of
canine grace and agility. The event is FREE and open to
all purebred and mixed-breed disc-catching dogs and their
owners. Teams of all skill levels are invited to compete.
Hyperflite Skyhoundz Local Championships provide wholesome,
family entertainment along with electrifying displays
of canine athleticism. There is no charge for spectators
to witness the dogs’ amazing acrobatic feats, powerful
leaps and astounding catches as competitors go paw-to-paw
in Distance/Accuracy competitions. Call Michelle Bjorkman
at 203-294-2120 for event location and directions. Don’t
forget the Hyperflite Skyhoundz Regional Competitions.
Check out the details on this site, or call Skyhoundz
at 404-350-9343 for more information. Taking place at
Doolitle Park, South Elm Street, Wallingford (across from
YMCA) at 6:00 p.m.. Admission & Parking: Admission
and parking are free for spectators.
Twilight
Tunes Concert Series in Wallingford at the Parade Grounds,
South Main St., Wallingford. Outdoor summer concerts start
at 7pm. Free for more information call (203) 284-1807.
The dates are July 5, 12, 19, 26.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus
27 Thursday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
New
Haven Park and Recreation: Sunset Hike along Giant
Steps Trail in East
Rock Park. Contact the Trowbridge Environmental Center
at 946-6086 for directions, more information or to register
for the program. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kids'
Korner Programs at the New
Haven Colony Historical Society, 114 Whitney Avenue,
New Haven, CT (Learn about pets through storytelling,
arts and crafts and visits from Canine Good Citizens.
Collect Pet Passport stickers each week) Call 203-562-4183
for more information. Programs take place on the 6th,
13th, 20th & 27th of July from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Free
Stepping
Stones Museum, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk,
(203) 899-0606 Named one of America’s top 50 children’s
museums, features interactive exhibits, educational programs
and fun for the whole family. With four main galleries,
a toddlers-only gallery and more than 80 hands-on activities,
Stepping Stones offers children ages 10 and under plenty
to explore and discover.. There is a toddler terrain for
age 3 & under. A small dining area and vending machines.
Visit their website for Hours and Admission. Get
Into It -- Free! Please join us for an evening of free
admission and educational fun on the last Thursday of
every month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
Peabody Museum,
170 Whitney Ave, (203) 432-5050 The Great Hall of Dinosaurs
features a giant mural depicting the history of dinosaurs.
See skeleton’s of many favorites, including the
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and more.
Also there are exhibits on the cultures of Ancient Egypt,
Native Americans, minerals, meteorites, and birds of CT.
Visit the new gift shop.
Visit their website for Hours and Admission.
FREE admission on Thursday afternoons from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
28 Friday
Friday
Flicks are held on the Lower New Haven Green and begin
at approximately 8pm or when it's dark enough to begin
the film. Rain location: The Shubert Theater. July
28th
is To Sir, With Love.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series 2006 in Milford
July 28 is Atwood Express - Rock & Oldies. All Concerts
begin at 7:00 PM on Fridays in the Rotary Pavilion at
Fowler Field (behind the Library) Listen to WPLR and WICC
for rain cancellation notices. For more information visit
The
Milford Chamber of Commerce.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
The
Hamden Arts Commission proudly presents the 2006 Free
Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Park
located at 2761 Dixwell Avenue. All ages are welcome to
come dance, sing along and enjoy top hits from award winning
groups that have shaped the musical history of our past.
Contact the Hamden Arts Commission at (203) 287-2546 for
more information. Friday, July 28: Average White Band.
The famous R&B group, boasting great guitar works
and a magnificent horn section, will perform such soul
and funk masterpieces as Pick Up the Pieces, School Boy
Crush and Cut the Cake.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
29 Saturday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank: The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
The
Ansonia Nature Center, Creature Features:
Every Saturday at Noon. Come to meet the Nature Center’s
animal ambassadors. Some are cuddly and some are not!
Get introduced to a mammal, a reptile, a bird or even
an anthropoid! call (203) 736-1053 or visit their web
site for more information. Free.
The
Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway, New Haven, 203-777-8440,
Children's Story Hour: The Yale Bookstore. Location: Children's'
Department, Lower Level at 12:00 noon
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
30 Sunday
Free
Concerts on the Green concert series, in downtown New
Haven. This year’s concert series, kicks-off on
Saturday, July 15 with legendary Country Music sensation
Kenny Rogers. It continues with the R&B/Hip-Hop music
of Boyz II Men on Saturday, July 22 and culminates on
Saturday, July 30 with the soulful sounds of the Temptations.
Each
of the three Free Concerts on the Green begin with an
up and coming opening artist at 6 PM, followed by the
headliner at approximately 8 PM . Concessions will be
sold on Temple Street by local food vendors, or feel free
to bring your own picnic and don't forget your blanket.
Free
Summer Concert on the Green in Guilford -Tom Chapin on
July 30th Hours: Family Fun 4:30 - 6:30pm; Concert 6:30
- 8:00pm. For more information: 453-3890
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
The
Annual Great American Sand Sculpture Competition. The
28th Annual Great American Sandsculpture Competition,
held Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Walnut Beach, Milford,
CT. Registration: 11-11:30 AM Building: 11:30 AM-2:30
PM Judging: 2:30-3:30 PM Non-resident parking $5 Rain
Date: Sunday, July 31 All events one hour later.
The
Ansonia Nature Center Sunday Guided Hikes: Every Sunday
at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Hike the Nature and
Recreation Centers trail system accompanied by our Ranger.
Learn about the natural history of our area, or just come
for the exercise.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
31 Monday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Quassy
Amusement Park's "Magic in the Sky" Laser
Light Spectacular & Food Drive. Quassy Amusement Park
urges patrons to bring non-perishable food items to donate
to Connecticut Food Bank for FREE admission to their annual
summer light show (parking fee is extra). Each evening
will feature a different show. Show begins at dusk. Route
64, Middlebury. Runs 7/31 - 8/2/06
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
Top
August
1 Tuesday
Naugatuck
Summer Music Festival On The Green 2006
All concerts are Tuesday and start at 7:00 p.m. on the
gazebo on the scenic and historic Naugatuck Green located
between Meadow Street (Rt. 63) and Church Street. In the
event of rain the concerts will be held the next Thursday
on the green. August
1 - The Trailriders: Country / Western Please welcome
back this terrific band and enjoy an evening of classic
to modern country and western!
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Quassy
Amusement Park's "Magic in the Sky" Laser
Light Spectacular & Food Drive. Quassy Amusement Park
urges patrons to bring non-perishable food items to donate
to Connecticut Food Bank for FREE admission to their annual
summer light show (parking fee is extra). Each evening
will feature a different show. Show begins at dusk. Route
64, Middlebury. Runs 7/31 - 8/2/06
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
2 Wednesday
Larry's
Playground Concert Series Performance at Bassett Field,
Ridge Road, Hamden Starts at 5:30p.m. The Preformer is
Carrie Johnson Davis. Rain Location: The Big Red Barn
at Brooksvale Park 524 Brooksvale Ave. (off Whitney) in
Hamden.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Quassy
Amusement Park's "Magic in the Sky" Laser
Light Spectacular & Food Drive. Quassy Amusement Park
urges patrons to bring non-perishable food items to donate
to Connecticut Food Bank for FREE admission to their annual
summer light show (parking fee is extra). Each evening
will feature a different show. Show begins at dusk. Route
64, Middlebury. Runs 7/31 - 8/2/06
Summer
Concert Series: The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
www.cityofshelton.org, Community Services, Recreation
Center. Evenings of Great Music Wednesday evenings from
7:00 to 9:00 pm on the Huntington Green except for the
Independence Day celebration, Downtown at the Veterans
Memorial Park, Canal Street. August 2 - The Glamour Girls.
Rain Date is the Following Evening. In Case of Inclement
Weather Call (203) 331-4120 Free
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus
3 Thursday
Annual
Firemen's
Carnival at the Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road,
Orange Events run August 3rd to 6th, 2006
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
Peabody Museum,
170 Whitney Ave, (203) 432-5050 The Great Hall of Dinosaurs
features a giant mural depicting the history of dinosaurs.
See skeleton’s of many favorites, including the
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and more.
Also there are exhibits on the cultures of Ancient Egypt,
Native Americans, minerals, meteorites, and birds of CT.
Visit the new gift shop.
Visit their website for Hours and Admission.
FREE admission on Thursday afternoons from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
4 Friday
Annual
Firemen's
Carnival at the Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road,
Orange Events run August 3rd to 6th, 2006
Friday
Flicks are held on the Lower New Haven Green and begin
at approximately 8pm or when it's dark enough to begin
the film. Rain location: The Shubert Theater. August 4th
is Ever After: A Cinderella Story.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
New
Haven Park and Recreation: Morning Hike to Indian
Head at East
Rock Park. Contact the Trowbridge Environmental Center
at 946-6086 for directions, more information or to register
for the program. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Summer
Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series 2006 in Milford
August 4 is Vinnie Carr & the Party Band Rock &
Roll, Ballroom. All Concerts begin at 7:00 PM on Fridays
in the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field (behind the Library)
Listen to WPLR and WICC for rain cancellation notices.
For more information visit The
Milford Chamber of Commerce.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
The
Hamden Arts Commission proudly presents the 2006 Free
Summer Concert Series beginning on Friday July 7 at 7:30
p.m. at Meadowbrook Park located at 2761 Dixwell Avenue.
All ages are welcome to come dance, sing along and enjoy
top hits from award winning groups that have shaped the
musical history of our past. Contact the Hamden Arts Commission
at (203) 287-2546 for more information. Friday, August
4: B. Willie Smith. Another chance to dance. A regional
favorite in the 1980s, this high energy rhythm and blues
band plays infectious swing and rock and roll, including
original pieces.
The
Middlesex and New Haven County 4H Fair at the Durham
Fairgrounds in Durham. Enjoy the simple things like admiring
crafts work, looking at animals, or watching the tractors,
dogs or horses. Learn a thing or two by looking at the
educational displays and revel in the wonder that the
entire event was planned for you by our youth members.
There is so much to see and we want you to enjoy every
minute of your time with us. Fair runs August 4th to August
6th. For more details visit their website.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
5 Saturday
Annual
Firemen's
Carnival at the Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road,
Orange Events run August 3rd to 6th, 2006
Jazz
on the Green:
An annual favorite, the New Haven Jazz Festival is one
of the City’s signature cultural events. Since its
inception in 1981, the New Haven Jazz Festival has brought
legendary Grammy award-winning jazz greats to audiences
on the historic New Haven Green. The Jazz Festival offers
the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and kick
back to enjoy the summer. So grab your blanket, picnic
basket, family and friends and meet us in downtown New
Haven. August 5 Sit back and relax as you listen
to a night of classic jazz with Dave Brubeck Quartet and
Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra.
Baked
Potato and Roasted Corn Festival Saturday, August 5th
from 4 - 8 pm. Totoket Valley Park on Route 22 in Northford
is the place to be to enjoy a hot baked potato with a
choice of numerous toppings and roasted corn on the cob
(OR BOTH!!!). Bring a blanket and chair to sit back and
enjoy live entertainment on stage. Free North
Branford Events
The
Middlesex and New Haven County 4H Fair at the Durham
Fairgrounds in Durham. Enjoy the simple things like admiring
crafts work, looking at animals, or watching the tractors,
dogs or horses. Learn a thing or two by looking at the
educational displays and revel in the wonder that the
entire event was planned for you by our youth members.
There is so much to see and we want you to enjoy every
minute of your time with us. Fair runs August 4th to August
6th. For more details visit their website.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
The
Ansonia Nature Center, Creature Features:
Every Saturday at Noon. Come to meet the Nature Center’s
animal ambassadors. Some are cuddly and some are not!
Get introduced to a mammal, a reptile, a bird or even
an anthropoid! call (203) 736-1053 or visit their web
site for more information. Free.
The
Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway, New Haven, 203-777-8440,
Curious George Visits The Yale Bookstore. Curious George,
the world's most inquisitive monkey, visits The Yale Bookstore
during our weekly Children's Story Hour. There will be
stories, games, refreshments, and, of course, plenty of
opportunities to have your picture taken with him. Join
us for a fun time! The Yale Bookstore. Location: Children's'
Department, Lower Level at 12:00 noon
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
6 Sunday
Annual
Firemen's
Carnival at the Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road,
Orange Events run August 3rd to 6th, 2006
Children's
Day at the Solomon Goffe House on 677 North Colony St.,
Meriden, on August 6th from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Description:
Colonial games and activities for children. Admission:
$2. For more information call (203) 634-9088.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
The
Ansonia Nature Center Sunday Guided Hikes: Every Sunday
at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Hike the Nature and
Recreation Centers trail system accompanied by our Ranger.
Learn about the natural history of our area, or just come
for the exercise.
The
Middlesex and New Haven County 4H Fair at the Durham
Fairgrounds in Durham. Enjoy the simple things like admiring
crafts work, looking at animals, or watching the tractors,
dogs or horses. Learn a thing or two by looking at the
educational displays and revel in the wonder that the
entire event was planned for you by our youth members.
There is so much to see and we want you to enjoy every
minute of your time with us. Fair runs August 4th to August
6th. For more details visit their website.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
7 Monday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
8 Tuesday
Naugatuck
Summer Music Festival On The Green 2006
All concerts are Tuesday and start at 7:00 p.m. on the
gazebo on the scenic and historic Naugatuck Green located
between Meadow Street (Rt. 63) and Church Street. In the
event of rain the concerts will be held the next Thursday
on the green. August
8 - The Kerry Boys: Sounds of Ireland! Mark James, and
Pierce Campbell will once again bring the sounds and songs
of County Kerry Ireland to the Borough of Naugatuck. Its
St. Patrick's Day on the Green. This concert will leave
you with a spring in your step and a song in your heart.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
9 Wednesday
Larry's
Playground Concert Series Performance at Bassett Field,
Ridge Road, Hamden Starts at 5:30p.m. The Preformer is
Blue Trail. Rain Location: Thornton Wilder Auditorium
Miller Library Complex (Dixwell Ave., Hamden)
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Concert Series: The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
www.cityofshelton.org, Community Services, Recreation
Center. Evenings of Great Music Wednesday evenings from
7:00 to 9:00 pm on the Huntington Green except for the
Independence Day celebration, Downtown at the Veterans
Memorial Park, Canal Street. August 9 Highland Rovers
- Irish/Pop. Rain Date is the Following Evening. In Case
of Inclement Weather Call (203) 331-4120 Free
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Twilight
Tunes Concert Series in Wallingford at the Parade Grounds,
South Main St., Wallingford. Outdoor summer concerts starting
at 7pm. Free. For more information call (203) 284-1807.
Dates are August 9, 16, 23, 30.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus
10 Thursday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Robin Hood”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 10-13, 22, 24, 26, 30, Sept. 1, 3. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
39th
Annual Festa! 2006 at Holy Rosary Church, Father Salemi
Dr., Ansonia. Festival runs from August 10th until the
12th Time is 5-11 p.m. Celebration of the Italian heritage
with freshly prepared Italian food, musical entertainment,
rides for children, games, marketplace, raffle, and more.
Admission: Free. Fee for rides. For more information call
Phone: (203) 735-1787
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
New
Haven Park and Recreation: Non-native Plant ID and
walk. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Identify non-native plants
in East
Rock Park. Contact the Trowbridge Environmental Center
at 946-6086 for directions, more information or to register
for the program.
New
Haven Park and Recreation: Butterfly Walk at Lighthouse
Point Park with ranger Dan Barvir. Meets at Butterfly
Garden located at Lighthouse Point Park. 10:00AM to Noon.
Contact the East Shore Ranger at 203-946-8790 for directions,
more information or to register for the program.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
Peabody Museum,
170 Whitney Ave, (203) 432-5050 The Great Hall of Dinosaurs
features a giant mural depicting the history of dinosaurs.
See skeleton’s of many favorites, including the
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and more.
Also there are exhibits on the cultures of Ancient Egypt,
Native Americans, minerals, meteorites, and birds of CT.
Visit the new gift shop.
Visit their website for Hours and Admission.
FREE admission on Thursday afternoons from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
11 Friday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Robin Hood”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 10-13, 22, 24, 26, 30, Sept. 1, 3. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
39th
Annual Festa! 2006 at Holy Rosary Church, Father Salemi
Dr., Ansonia. Festival runs from August 10th until the
12th Time is 5-11 p.m. Celebration of the Italian heritage
with freshly prepared Italian food, musical entertainment,
rides for children, games, marketplace, raffle, and more.
Admission: Free. Fee for rides. For more information call
Phone: (203) 735-1787
Friday
Flicks are held on the Lower New Haven Green and begin
at approximately 8pm or when it's dark enough to begin
the film. Rain location: The Shubert Theater. August 11th
is Cheaper by the Dozen.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series 2006 in Milford
August 4 is Vinnie Carr & the Party Band Rock &
Roll, Ballroom. All Concerts begin at 7:00 PM on Fridays
in the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field (behind the Library)
Listen to WPLR and WICC for rain cancellation notices.
For more information visit The
Milford Chamber of Commerce.
The
Ansonia Nature Center, PERSEID METEOR SHOWERS –
Fri. Aug. 11, 9 pm
Bring your chaise lounge or a ground cloth in order to
be comfortable while searching the dark skies over the
Nature Center for “shooting stars” at their
peak tonight with David Brasile, our local expert! Bring
a beverage (non-alcoholic, please), and we’ll supply
the popcorn. Rain or clouds cancel. FREE. Please call
to register. Call (203) 736-1053 to register. Free.
The
Open Schools Initiative (City
of New Haven), part of the broader Mayor’s Youth
Initiative, is now beginning. Starting on Monday, June
26, three New Haven schools will be open to kids aged
12 to 18 for free sessions in arts and crafts, swimming,
volleyball, dance, theater, martial arts, and other recreational
activities. From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until
August 11, these three schools—John S. Martinez,
King/Robinson, and Hill Regional Career High School—will
be completely free and open for any teenager who wishes
to drop by. Registration can be completed on-site, and
forms are also being distributed at public libraries and
online.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
12 Saturday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Robin Hood”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 10-13, 22, 24, 26, 30, Sept. 1, 3. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
39th
Annual Festa! 2006 at Holy Rosary Church, Father Salemi
Dr., Ansonia. Festival runs from August 10th until the
12th Time is 5-11 p.m. Celebration of the Italian heritage
with freshly prepared Italian food, musical entertainment,
rides for children, games, marketplace, raffle, and more.
Admission: Free. Fee for rides. For more information call
Phone: (203) 735-1787
Jazz
on the Green:
An annual favorite, the New Haven Jazz Festival is one
of the City’s signature cultural events. Since its
inception in 1981, the New Haven Jazz Festival has brought
legendary Grammy award-winning jazz greats to audiences
on the historic New Haven Green. The Jazz Festival offers
the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and kick
back to enjoy the summer. So grab your blanket, picnic
basket, family and friends and meet us in downtown New
Haven. August 12 Get ready to dance with Kool
& the Gang and Blue Orchid Orchestra.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
The
Ansonia Nature Center, Creature Features:
Every Saturday at Noon. Come to meet the Nature Center’s
animal ambassadors. Some are cuddly and some are not!
Get introduced to a mammal, a reptile, a bird or even
an anthropoid! call (203) 736-1053 or visit their web
site for more information. Free.
The
Ansonia Nature Center, BIRDING – Late Summer/Early
Fall Migrants – Sat. Aug. 12, 8 am. Our spring and
summer nesters are “packing it in.” They’ve
had it with New England, and are heading south for the
fall and winter! Come to find them and wish them a safe
trip and return next spring. FREE, but call to register.
Call (203) 736-1053 to register. Free.
The
Ansonia Nature Center, SSSSSSNAKES OF CT – Sat.
Aug. 12, 2 pm
Come to meet some of our native reptiles, and learn lots
about them. Join the Nature Center staff and Scott Tucker,
a Connecticut naturalist and herpetologist who will share
his great love and respect for these cool critters. Geared
for families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE, but please register, as audience size is limited.
Call (203) 736-1053 to register. Free.
The
Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway, New Haven, 203-777-8440,
Children's Story Hour: The Yale Bookstore. Location: Children's'
Department, Lower Level at 12:00 noon
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
13 Sunday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Robin Hood”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company
. Bring a blanket and picnic. Dates: August 10-13,
22, 24, 26, 30, Sept. 1, 3. Performances start at 8 p.m..
Admission: Suggested donation: adults $10, seniors and
students $5. For more information call (203) 393-1436.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
The
Ansonia Nature Center Sunday Guided Hikes: Every Sunday
at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Hike the Nature and
Recreation Centers trail system accompanied by our Ranger.
Learn about the natural history of our area, or just come
for the exercise.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
14 Monday
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
15 Tuesday
Naugatuck
Summer Music Festival On The Green 2006
All concerts are Tuesday and start at 7:00 p.m. on the
gazebo on the scenic and historic Naugatuck Green located
between Meadow Street (Rt. 63) and Church Street. In the
event of rain the concerts will be held the next Thursday
on the green. August
15 - The Big Beat: 50's / 60's After two years we are
happy to bring back this band! The Big Beat plays the
best of those "golden oldies but goodies" the
way they should sound, with that original golden oldies
sound. Don't miss this show!
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
16 Wednesday
Larry's
Playground Concert Series Performance at Bassett Field,
Ridge Road, Hamden Starts at 5:30p.m. The Preformer is
Wayne from Maine. Rain Location: The Big Red Barn at Brooksvale
Park 524 Brooksvale Ave. (off Whitney) in Hamden.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Concert Series: The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
www.cityofshelton.org, Community Services, Recreation
Center. Evenings of Great Music Wednesday evenings from
7:00 to 9:00 pm on the Huntington Green except for the
Independence Day celebration, Downtown at the Veterans
Memorial Park, Canal Street. August 16 The Baha Brothers.
Rain Date is the Following Evening. In Case of Inclement
Weather Call (203) 331-4120 Free
Twilight
Tunes Concert Series in Wallingford at the Parade Grounds,
South Main St., Wallingford. Outdoor summer concerts starting
at 7pm. Free. For more information call (203) 284-1807.
Dates are August 9, 16, 23, 30.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus
17 Thursday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Much Ado About Nothing”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 17-21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Sept. 2. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
Peabody Museum,
170 Whitney Ave, (203) 432-5050 The Great Hall of Dinosaurs
features a giant mural depicting the history of dinosaurs.
See skeleton’s of many favorites, including the
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and more.
Also there are exhibits on the cultures of Ancient Egypt,
Native Americans, minerals, meteorites, and birds of CT.
Visit the new gift shop.
Visit their website for Hours and Admission.
FREE admission on Thursday afternoons from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
18 Friday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Much Ado About Nothing”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 17-21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Sept. 2. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
Friday
Flicks are held on the Lower New Haven Green and begin
at approximately 8pm or when it's dark enough to begin
the film. Rain location: The Shubert Theater. August 18th
is Ice Age.
New
Haven Baby provides a great calendar with listings
for local playgroups, story hours, and local events.
New
Haven Book Bank:
The
Book Bank is open to the public during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 - 6 and Saturday: 12 - 4. To contact
the Book Bank, email Chris at cnalex@aol.com or call 752-1923.
The following programs are also offered:
Writing
club for kids of all ages on Fridays from 4 to 5
pm
Book
club for 4th through 7th graders on Saturdays from
2 to 3 pm
New
Haven Free Public Library Calendar of Events.
Summer
Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series 2006 in Milford
August 4 is Vinnie Carr & the Party Band Rock &
Roll, Ballroom. All Concerts begin at 7:00 PM on Fridays
in the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field (behind the Library)
Listen to WPLR and WICC for rain cancellation notices.
For more information visit The
Milford Chamber of Commerce.
Visit
your local library's
web site for a listing of story times and activities.
Yale
University Events Calendar - a complete listing of
daily events around campus.
19 Saturday
11th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park “Much Ado About Nothing”
at Edgerton
Park, Cliff St., New Haven. Outdoor performances by
the
Elm Shakespeare Company. Bring a blanket and picnic.
Dates: August 17-21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Sept. 2. Performances
start at 8 p.m.. Admission: Suggested donation: adults
$10, seniors and students $5. For more information call
(203) 393-1436.
32nd
Annual Milford
Oyster Festival takes place in Milford Center &
Harbor, Milford on August 19th from 10am to 6pm. A festival
filled with arts and crafts from over 200 dealers, harbor
activities, entertainment for all ages, colorful tents
with food and beverages, classic car show, canoe race,
children’s games, national and local entertainers.
Admission: Free. Phone: (203) 878-5363
Jazz
on the Green:
An annual favorite, the New Haven Jazz Festival is one
of the City’s signature cultural events. Since its
inception in 1981, the New Haven Jazz Festival has brought
legendary Grammy award-winning jazz greats to audiences
on the historic New Haven Green. The Jazz Festival offers
the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and kick
back to enjoy the summer. So grab your blanket, picnic
basket, family and friends and meet us in downtown New
Haven. August 19 Celebrate 25 years of great concerts
with Jonny Lang, T.S. Monk on Coltrane and a silver anniversary
party full of surpr
