If you are in need of resources for the Holidays please contact our Community Connections Centers!
December 15, 2023 Community Connections Centers News
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Centers build bridges between families and available community services.
Serving all Milford elementary students and their families.
Parents- If you could use support and guidance in any area of your life, such as finances, housing, utilities, legal, mental health, substance use, parenting, etc..., please contact Mrs. Mary-Kate Williams at (203) 882- 6094 or Mrs. Cara Dascenzo at (203) 301-5664 for information about several resources. We will be happy to help you! In person appointments are available.
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut mandated reporting applies.
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CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE MOBILE PANTRY
Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry Schedule
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When- Tue, Dec. 19th, 11am – 12pm
Where- 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Description- Every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
Click here for Food Assistance Resources
ADAM’S HOUSE
Grief Support for Connecticut's Children
The mission of The Adam Wysota Foundation is to offer grief education and peer support in a home-like setting called Adam’s House. We support children struggling with any type of loss- parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt/uncle or friend.
All programs are offered at NO-COST to participating families.
Please call the office at 203-513-2808, schedule an appointment online or email at adamshousect@gmail.com. We' ll be happy to answer your initial questions or concerns.
To get prepared for the cold weather storms
Free Apps to Help Your Family Stay Safe
Fun Family Activities
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The Milford Public Library offers passes to a wide variety of local museums. These passes allow free or discounted admission depending on the museum.
First check the MPL’s site for details. Then visit the attraction for their information.
Examples of Museums:
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Examples of discounted Admission Passes:
Passes To Cultural Attractions
USCG Band FREE!
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. in Leamy Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Coast Guard Band presents its annual holiday concert!
Join us for a festive and heart-warming concert of seasonal favorites under the baton of Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Spenner, who also leads a pre-concert talk beginning at 1:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Leamy Hall is located at 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320. This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel beginning at 1:00 p.m. EST. http://www.youtube.com/uniteds...
While there, enjoy our archived content and click “subscribe” for the latest updates. The Coast Guard Band also maintains an active Instagram account which can be followed at @uscoastguardband. For more information, “Like” us on Facebook, visit
www.uscg.mil/Community/Band, or call the Concert Information Line at (860) 701-6826.
Mystic Seaport’s Community Carol Sing FREE!
The 76th Annual Community Carol Sing will be held on
Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Mystic Seaport visitors will be admitted free of charge on this day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
As in the past, donations of non-perishable food will be collected as well as monetary donations and are to be accepted at the North Gate and the South Gate. The donated food and contributions will be given to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.
The Mystic Seaport Carolers will perform a holiday concert in the Greenmanville Church at 2 p.m.
The Carol Sing will commence on the deck of the Thompson Exhibition Building and McGraw Quadrangle at 3 p.m. led by Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Connecticut, Jamie Spillane, and backed by The Mystic Seaport Museum Carolers, and a brass quartet.
75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-0711
Visit With Santa at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
November 24-December 23 / The Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven
Take a ride to visit Santa on his special trolley car which he’s set up for social distancing. Wave “Hi” and grab your holiday photos! Santa’s elves will be standing by to make sure every child gets their free gift. Walk through the decorated trolley barns and take a ride on a real antique trolley car. Get passes at the Milford Public Library's site!
The Connecticut Audubon Society
For grades 1-4
Programs held during winter break on December, 27th, 28th, & 29th.
Enjoy a day off from school filled with outdoor exploration, experiments, crafts, games and more! Activities will include learning about the beach, marsh, and woodland with our Teacher-Naturalists, animal meet-and-greets, and discovering how the world around us works.
Please bring a peanut-free lunch and snack. Dress for cold weather and bring a change of clothes and shoes. Shoes are subject to getting wet, snowy, and muddy.
Group is limited to 12 participants. Minimum of 6 participants for the program to run.
This is a drop-off program. Pre-registration required.
Full Day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): Members $55, Non-members $65.
Half Day (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.): Members $30, Non-members $35.
Have a wonderful week!