COMMUNITY NEWS
Church raffle
St. Mary School is conducting its annual raffle, with prizes including a 2018 Nissan Altima 2.5S, Apple 9.7 iPad or a $ 250 ShopRite gift card. Tickets are $ 5. Tickets are available at St. Mary School, 72 Gulf St., or the Precious Blood parish office, 70 Gulf St., and after most Masses at St. Mary and St. Agnes churches every weekend. The drawing is Sunday, Sept. 23, at 4: 30 p. m. at the church carniva. l Go to saintmaryschoolmilford.org for information.
Food drive
All locations of Newtown Savings Bank are collecting food donations to benefit local food pantries through Sept. 23 in honor of Hunger Action Month. Donations of nonperishable food and personal hygiene items will be accepted at all 14 branch locations in Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Monroe, Oxford, Shelton, Southbury, Trumbull and Woodbury. Food donations, along with a financial contribution from the Bank’s foundation, will be delivered to food pantries in each of these towns during the week of Sept. 25.
Milk, cereal drive
Weinstein Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 2228 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 208, Fairfield, has teamed up with Operation Hope to deliver food to needy area children. The center hosts a milk and cereal drive through Sunday, Sept. 30, and requests donations of “shelf stable” milk ( dairy, almond or soy) and boxes of cereal. For information, call 203- 908- 3857.
Vendors sought
Greenfield Hill Grange, 1873 Hillside Road, Fairfield, hosts a flea market on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Cost is $ 25 per space. For information, call Steve at 203- 367- 4373.
Church picnic
St. Joseph Church hosts its annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11: 30 a. m. to 8 p. m. at Warsaw Park, Route 243, Ansonia. The event features American and Polish foods, camaraderie, games, music and raffles. Free admission. For information, call Helen at 203- 734- 0095.
Book sales
The Friends of the Seymour Public Library has announced its book sales are postponed until further notice. The town is working on renovations on the lower lever of the library where the book sales take place. In addition, the library cannot receive book donations, as there is nowhere to store books until the sales begin again.
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous is a free, self- help, 12- step support group for adults concerned about the drug, alcohol or related behavioral problems of a relative or friend. The group meets Tuesdays from 7: 30 to 9 p. m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hall, 283 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. Registration is not required. Contact Judy D. at 203- 283- 3867 or JMdel61@gmail.com or Geralynn at 847- 302- 9729 or MilfordFA@gmail.com.
‘ History Bites’
The Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road, hosts its monthly “History Bites” lunchtime lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p. m. This month’s topic is “Black Rock Harbor Light — Its Past, Present and Future.” Free for members, $ 5 suggested donation for nonmembers. Bring a bagged lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. For information, go to Fairfieldhistory.org.
Probate info
Stratford Probate Court Judge Kurt Ahlberg will discuss “In the Event of My Death” at the Stratford AARP Chapter meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 1 p. m. at the Baldwin Center, 1000 W. Broad St., Stratford. For information, call Stratford Senior Services at 203- 3854050.
‘ Connecticut Icons’
The Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road, hosts “Museum After Dark: Connecticut Icons” on Thursday, Sept. 20. Charles Monagan, former editor of Connecticut Magazine, will speak about some of his favorite things in the state. The event begins with a reception at 6 p. m., followed by the presentation at 6: 30. Free for members, $ 5 suggested donation for nonmembers. For information, go to Fairfieldhistory.org.
Art presentation
The Fairfield County Arts Association hosts an art presentation Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p. m. at Roger Ludlowe Middle School Team Room 292m, Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Presenter is abstract artist Jeffrey Starkes, who will show examples of his paintings and discuss his approach to his works. For information, visit fairfieldcountyartists.com or call Alice Katz at 203- 259- 8026.