Support pets in need at Barktoberfest

NEWINGTON — Ring in autumn with an evening of brews, food, music and prizes at Barktoberfest, all to benefit medical care for pets at the Connecticut Humane Society.

The special fundraiser is set for Oct. 11 from 5-8 p.m. at Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company, 180 Johnson St., Middletown.

Lead organizers for the event are Juliet Cavanaugh, owner/broker of Cavanaugh & Company, LLC, and attorney Scott Sandler, managing partner at Sandler, Hansen & Alexander, LLC. They are joined on their event committee by Bloomfield Animal Control Officer Chris Sparks and Middletown business owner Eric Lopkin, who is also on the Board of Directors for CHS.

“We at the Connecticut Humane Society are very excited about Barktoberfest,” said Eric Lopkin, president of The Modern Observer Group. “The energy and passion that Juliet, Scott and the other organizers have brought to this is amazing. They have been willing to do so much for our organization and, more importantly, for the animals we care for.”

Many area businesses have also stepped up for pets in need, including Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company, Illiano’s Restaurant (Barktoberfest guests will be enjoying their pizza and wings) and a wide variety of corporate sponsors: Wild Orchid Florals, Middletown Toyota, Atlantic Home Loans, Charles IT, The Spa of Essex, Absolute Air Services, Hubby for Hire, Shapiro Law Offices, and iHeartRadio’s Renee DiNino, who will be playing music at the event. Many other businesses have pledged their support by donating items for the raffle at Barktoberfest.

Admission is only $15 per person through Oct. 10 at CThumane.org, or $20 at the door at Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company.

All donations support medical care of each pet in the shelter, including spays and neuters, emergency surgeries, and treatment for chronic conditions. CHS serves pets from all over the state through its three locations in Newington, Waterford and Westport and the Fox Memorial Clinic, a low-fee veterinary clinic in Newington.

The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any national animal welfare groups, does not receive government funding, and does not euthanize for time, space, breed or age. To learn more about the Connecticut Humane Society, visit www.cthumane.org.

Halloween party benefits arts alliance

MADITON — Shoreline Arts Alliance’s Guild will be hosting Costumes & Cocktails, a Halloween party to celebrate the fall season and the arts on the shoreline, will be held Oct. 26 at the Madison Country Club at 8 W Wharf Rd, Madison, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now startING at $35 per person. Sponsorships are welcome.

Visit www.ShorelineArts.org/ costumes-cocktails for more information. Tickets can also be purchased by check made out to Shoreline Arts Alliance with the memo “Costumes & Cocktails # of tickets” sent to 725 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT. Call 203-453-3890 or email office@shorelinearts.org with any questions.

Nature walk, scavenger hunt

MIDDLETOWN — Beth Lapin and educator Liz Bredefeld will lead a free nature walk and scavenger hunt for families through the Middletown Recreation office, Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Guests should bring their children and grandchildren for family fun with nature, using creativity and senses with a scavenger hunt and find ways to appreciate being outdoors.

Meet at the Pavilion at Crystal Lake Ron McCutcheon Park. Wear hiking shoes and bring a light snack and water. THis event is limited to 15 families. Use Registration Number 460460 on the General Registration Form (attached) or register online (https://webtrac.middletownct.gov/wbwsc/ webtrac.wsc/splash.html). Fax a completed General Registration Form to 860-344-3319 or scan it and email to rec@middletownct.gov or mail it to 61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, CT 06457.

Adam Stanton House benefit set

CLINTON — To support the Adam Stanton House as a nonprofit museum, the second annual Harvest Moon Benefit will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m .to 10 p.m.

Located at 63 East Main Street, Clinton, CT the Adam Stanton House showcases the life of a prominent merchant in a well preserved late 18th century home and early general store. All furnishings within the home belonged to the Stanton family and give one the sense of what life truly was like in early times. This benefit will mark the 1 year anniversary of reopening of the property to the public and showcase efforts of the newly formed 501c3 non-profit Adam Stanton House, Inc. to renew efforts to preserve and maintain the property as an educational museum for the enjoyment of all. Knowledgeable docents will be present to help share the Stanton family story and to discuss how to be part of efforts to preserve this special property.

Tickets are on sale now. Attendees will enjoy wine, beer, cider, soft drinks, cheese, appetizers and hors d’ouevres all served in beautifully decorated candlelit rooms while music plays throughout the house. There will be a gift basket raffle with many prizes.

Tickets are available in advance for $40 each for members and $50 each for non-members. They can be purchased via credit card online at www.adamstantonhouse.org Additional event details and information about the new Adam Stanton House, Inc. organization can be found there as well. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door the night of the event for $50 each payable by cash or check only. Proceeds of this fundraiser will be directly earmarked along with other funds for restoration of the front porch. Additional tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated to achieve restoration goals.

For information email us at adamstantonhouse@gmail.com