CALENDAR

Saturday, Sept. 4

GOLF BALL DROP: East Haven Rotary Club is holding a “Great Golf Ball Drop Raffle,” in partnership with the Foxon Recreation League. 1 p.m. Sept. 18, when a helicopter will drop 1,500 numbered golf balls onto the Foxon Recreation League’s field (aka “The Pit”) on Maple Street in the Foxon area of East Haven. The ball that lands closest to the marked target in the field with win the holder of the ticket that matches that numbered ball, $1,500 in cash. Get tickets, $10 each, online at www.Ehgolfballdrop.com. Winners need not be present and the ball drop will live on the Club’s Facebook page. All purchases must be made by Sept. 4.

BLOOD DRIVE: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sept. 4, Oxford Senior Center, 10 Old Church Road, Oxford. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

TAG SALE, FLEA MARKET: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 232 Durham Road, will hold a community tag sale and flea market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 9 on the church grounds, rain or shine. Spaces

$20, paid in advance, deadline Oct. 5. Vendors admitted at 7 a.m. and must bring their own table and chair. To reserve a space, email your name and contact information to events@standrewsmadison.org. The rental fee should be mailed to the church. For more information, call Louise at 203-928-7483.

BETH EL FUNDRAISER: The Beth-El Center's Annual Gala fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane, Orange. Attendees will enjoy sit down dinner, 20s era jazz music and entertainment and both live and silent auctions. NBC CT Anchor Teddy Koppy is the MC. COVID protocols will be followed. Tickets are $100 per person. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, go to bethelmilford.org/ gala or call 203-876-0747.

BRENNER PRIZE CONTEST: The company LH Brenner has set aside 10,000 worth of cash prizes specifically for PAL programs in Connecticut. One for $5,000 and two for $2,500 each will be awarded to one of eight towns: .New Haven, Torrington, New Britain, Hartford, Waterbury, Stratford, East Haven, and Danbury. Each is looking for Facebook Likes. Go to https://rb.gy/iuicie for details. The winner will be announced Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. LH Brenner said it wanted to do something that reflects the many good things police do for the people in their communities. HILLHOUSE REUNION: The Hillhouse High School class of 1948 will have a reunion get-together on September 26th at The Chowder Pot in Branford, 12:30-4 p.m. The cost is $28 per person. For tickets, contact Marion Rapuano Smith at 203-467-3137.

Sunday, Sept. 5

CONCERT, FIREWORKS: Town of Orange Labor Day Concert & Fireworks Spectacular, Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, 6:30-10 P.M. Sept. 5, rain date Sept. 6.

STONE-OTIS HOUSE OPEN: The StoneOtis House, orange, is open every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $3 per person, free under 12. The house was built in 1830 by Dennis Stone, who as a farmer, tilled the land but soon became a selectman, postmaster, constable, and tax collector and a well-respected man by the town’s citizens.. The house was restored by the Orange Historical Society representing Stones as well as the second owner, Charles Otis, an inventor and machinist. Both families have ancestral history worthy of their place in modern times, members said.

WEST HAVEN CONCERTS: The West Haven Centennial Concert Series will conclude Sept. 5 with What a Fool Believes, a Doobie Brothers Tribute, 7 p.m. the Grove. Rain date Sept. 9.

CANCER CARE WALK/RUN: The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, will be back as an in-person event to celebrate its 13th year

Sept. 25. Day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 10. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k. RESTAURANT WEEK: 11th Annual Restaurant Week, held by the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, Sept .27-Oct. 2. Any restaurant or eatery in Hamden eligible, participating restaurants agree to offer either a $9 to $15 prix fixe lunch, a $20 to $35 prix fixe dinner or both, or a buy-one-get-one-free option. To participate, call the chamber at 203-288-6431 for full details. Go to iloverestaurantweek.com, or go to Facebook at Hamden Restaurant Week for all the details. Entertaiment options are also being organized.

DRIVE-UP SHREDDING: The James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main

St., Branford, will host a drive-up shredding event, 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 18. Buy a prepaid card at the library until Sept. 17: $10 for 2 copy-paper sized boxes. On the day of the event, the first box will be $7, each additional box $5. Cards available at the library.

Monday, Sept. 6

OUTDOOR TAG SALE: Northford Congregational Church, 4 Old Post Road, Northford, outdoor tag sale, 9 a.m-1 p.m. Sept. 11. A limited number of spaces available for $20 paid in advance (nonrefundable). Set-up will begin at 8 a.m. BYO own table and chairs. Contact Aloha at 203-484-0794 for information and to reserve a space.

VENDOR SPACE: Vendor space For Hamden Fest, Sept. 18, for the Business Expo and the Arts, Crafts and Civic Fest. Space in the Arts, Crafts & Civic Fest is limited to only 75 spaces. Go to www.hamdenfest.com to download forms or to register online, or call the HRCC office at 203-288-6431.

TRASH PICKUP: Due to the Labor Day holiday there will be no trash or recycling collected Sept. 5 in the town of Shelton; the collection will be on Sept. 7. For the rest of the week, residents are advised to put out their Trash and Recycling on their normal scheduled day. If it is not picked up on that day, it will be on the following day. The Transfer Station and the City Yard will be closed Sept. 6, and reopen Sept. 7.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

CAMERA CLUB MEETING: North Haven Camera Club presentation, 7 p.m .Sept. 7, “How to Edit Abandoned Structures” by photographer James Kerwin. As always, guests are welcome to attend either of these presentations. Send an email request to northhavencameraclub@gmail.com for further information. BLOOD DRIVE: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Sept. 7, Cheshire Masonic Temple Lodge, 9 Country Club Road, Cheshire. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

BLOOD DRIVE: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Sept. 7, Naugatuck Events Center, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

BLOOD DRIVES: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and 1-6:15 p.m., Sept. 7, Kingdom Life Christian Church, 597 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

HILLHOUSE REUNION: 70Th Runion Notice- Hillhouse Class Of 1951 is looking for classmates for a possible fall reunion. If interested, contact Marvin Cohen at 203-288-6619; Rachel Nathan Riccitelli at 203-298-0766 ; or Lucille Possidente Lamberti at 203-503-1530.

BLOOD DRIVES: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and 1-6 p.m., Sept. 8, East Creek Landing, 390 South Union Street, Guilford. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

BLOOD DRIVE: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sept. 8, Town hall, 486 Oxford Road, Oxford. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Thursday, Sept. 9

NORTH HAVEN FAIR: The North Haven Fair, Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12. For information visit Facebook North Haven Fair or www.northhaven-fair.com

MAGIC SHOW: Magic juggling and comedy with Robert Clarke, North Haven Fair, Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12. For information visit Facebook North Haven Fair or www.northhaven-fair.com BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Bereavement Support Group, Precious Blood Parish, Milford, meets Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Fr. Cronin Hall at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf Street, Milford, meeting Aug. 5-Oct. 7. Anyone coping with the loss of a loved one, whether recent or years ago, is welcome.For more information or to register (required ahead of time) call Ellen S. at 203-283-1934. www.preciousbloodparishmilford.org GARDEN CLUB MEETING: North Haven Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9, North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., Program is “Native Plants For Your Garden With A Focus Ferns” by Charlotte Pyle. Members free, $5 for guests. For information, contact Italia Avitable at 203-239-4020.

BLOOD DRIVE: 9/9/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sept. 9, Seymour Land Trust, 13 Chatfield Street, Seymour. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

BLOOD DRIVE: 9/9/2021: 12:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m., Sept. 9, Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

SITTERCISE CLASS: Sittercise class, Sept. 9-Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m., Joyce Brudrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven, presented byVNA Community Healthcare & Hospice, $30 for series. Register at vnacommunityhealthcare.org or call 866-474-5230.

Friday, Sept. 10

FALL FESTIVAL: East Haven Fall Festival, Sept. 10-12, East Haven Town Green, East Haven. Carnival rides, Teen Corner, business expo, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 11, craft fair all three days, live music all weekend. Any interested vendor should contact Liz Esposito either by email: lesposito95@yahoo.com or cellphone: 203-6279125. Fair details at www.townofeasthavenct.org or on Facebook.

CRAFTERS, VENDORS WANTED: Faith United Methodist Church located at 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven, is seeking crafters/vendors for its annual Fall Fair to be held Nov. 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per 6-foot table. A donation to the church raffle table of a themed gift basket to include a sample of the vendor’s product and their business card is also encouraged. Indoor and outdoor space is available for this popular event. Outdoor vendors must supply their own tents if they wish to have protection from the weather. For more information, contact the fair coordinator, Vicki LiPuma, by calling 203-265-1070 or email vicklip@aol.com.