CALENDAR

Saturday, Sept. 18

HAMDEN FEST: Hamden Fest, Sept. 18, Business Expo, Arts, Crafts and Civic Fest, food, live entertainment. Go to www.hamdenfest.com to download forms or to register online, or call the HRCC office at 203-288-6431.

HILLHOUSE REUNION: The Hillhouse class of 1948 will have a reunion gettogether, 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Chowder Pot in Branford. The cost is $28 per person. Contact Marion Rapuano Smith at 203-467-3137 to reserve. VENDOR FAIR: Friends of Beacon Falls Library Fall Vendor Fair, 10-3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, on the St. Michaels Church Grounds, 25 Maple Avenue, Beacon Falls. For additional information, call the Renee at 203-3053895 or email: renee.perssico@snet.net IRISH FESTIVAL: Milford Irish Festival Sept 17-18, Fowler Field, Milford. Live music, Irish food and beverages, food tents. Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, 2-11 p.m. Admission fee for adults, free 12 and under. Follow at @milfordirishfestival or go to milfordirish.org

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.

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.

SETBACK TOURNAMENT: Setback Card Tournament, Sept.18, at the Holy Rosary Church Hall, 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia. No partners needed; 7 games to 11 points with random seating for 6 games; last game seeded. Learners table available. $10 admission. Registration: 6:45 p.m. Coffee, water, soda, dessert provided, prizes; BYOB. For more information, call 203-732-0633.

FALL VENDOR FAIR: The Friends of Beacon Falls Library is hosting a Fall Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m .Sept. 18, St. Michaels Church Grounds, 25 Maple Avenue, Beacon Falls. Free admission, shop from more than 30 vendors selling cash and carry items; or place orders and receive them in time for the holidays. A Teacup Auction and sales of used books, fresh stuffed bread and various plants will also be available. For information, call 203-305-3895

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.

SENIOR BEAUTY PAGEANT: On September 1, 2021, Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center launched a pageant open to all Connecticut senior women, Contestants are asked to submit a video introduction of themselves, a life motto or biggest joy of life, and a talent. Talents can be a simple prayer or poem reading, a magic trick, a song, or a dance. All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 20, and emailed to Michelle Riley at mriley@hamdenhealth.com. Winners will be awarded prizes, crowns, and gifts from local businesses for each decade of contestants. ProCare LTC, Long Term Care Pharmacy Services has just signed on to become a Gold Sponsor at the $750 level. A pageant party will be held Nov. 12. Official contestant guides are available for download at www.hamdenhealth.com GOLF BALL DROP: The East Haven Rotary Club will be holding their very first Great Golf Ball Drop Raffle”, in partnership with the Foxon Recreation League at 1 p.m. Saturday. A helicopter will drop some 900 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, $1500 in cash. The person with the matching number ticket for the second closest ball will win a $ 500 cash prize. Winners need not be present and the ball drop will be live on the club’s Facebook page.

Sunday, Sept. 19

LENDER BAGEL RUN: The 10th Annual Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run sponsored by Titan Energy, Sept. 19 at the New Haven Jewish Community Center, with music, professional race timing, post-event festivities, and fun for runners and walkers of all ages. Race at 9:30 a.m., plus a two-mile family fitness walk suitable for strollers, parents and children. Kids Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. Day of race registration, $30 (no guarantee of shirt or shirt size). The Kids Fun Run is free. For more information, visit jccnh.org/bagel-run or contact Race Director Jessica Scott at JessicaS@jccnh.org or 203-287-2424 ext. 266.

SAFETY CLINIC: As part of National

Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer a free child passenger safety clinic, 12-3 p.m. Sept. 19, by appointment only. To make an appointment for the clinic or for more information, contact Cathi Kellett at 203-732-1337 or ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

SIGN LANGUAGE BASICS: Signing Basics presents basic sign language class, on Zoom with a live ASL instructor. Mondays, Oct. 4-25, 6 p.m. Space is limited, registration required, presented by the Friends of the Blackstone Library, Branford. To register visit www.blackstonelibrary.org or call 203-488-1441 x 318. Free.

Monday, Sept. 20

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.

OA MEETINGS: Overeaters Anonymous Zoom Meeting are held Mondays online. Those who have problems with overeating, binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, food restricting are invited to attend. Call 203-980-9623 for information.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

RENTER’S REBATES: The North Haven Assessor’s office is now accepting applications for the Renter’s Rebate Program starting April 1, until Oct. 1. Applications will be processed by appointment only. Call the Assessor's Office at 203-239-5321 ext. 610 or e-mail assessor@northhavenct.gov.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

MEETING CANCELED: The Hamden Miller Association of Seniors is cancelling the meeting on Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. The organization hopes to meet in October. Any questions, please contact the Hamden Miller Senior Center at (203) 2872547.

SUPPORT GROUP: The newly established Bereavement Support Group of West Haven for widows and widowers will hold its inaugural meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 on the upper floor of the Johnson Community Center, 201 Noble St. Anyone attending the indoor support group meetings must wear face masks and follow all national, state and local COVID-19 safety protocols.

Thursday, Sept. 23

SPANISH SPEAKING SUPPORT GROUP: The Spaniosh-speaking Parent Support Group of West Haven will resume Sept. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. The group, facilitated by Daisy Rivera and Rosalyn Diaz, will meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Anyone attending the indoor support group meetings must wear face masks and follow all national, state and local COVID-19 safety protocols.

Friday, Sept. 24

BASKET BINGO BASH: Christ Episcopal Church, 56 Cliff St., Ansonia, announces its Basket Bingo Bash schedule. Doors open at 6 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. Enter through the gate, no stairs, free parking. Ten games, $30, second set $10. Fridays, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5, Dec. 10. BYO food, drinks available for purchase, free coffee and tea. Reservations required, seating is limited; Nancy at nvbv@hotmail.com or 203-734-6945.

Saturday, Sept. 25

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.

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.

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.

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.

BIRD WALK: The North Haven Trail Association will host a bird walk at the Tidal Marsh Trail at 9 a.m. Sept. 25. During an easy walk along the Quinnipiac River, Chris Loscalzo a local bird expert and enthusiast will be the guide. The trail is located behind Target in North Haven. A lucky participant will receive a signed Frank Gallo book, Birding in Connecticut. Rain cancels. A monthly meeting is held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Rec Center, 7 p.m. New members are welcome; visit northhaventrails.org.