The Community Connections Centers

Join us for a special music night at Live Oaks elementary on April 30th at 6:30pm! This Free family event is fun for everyone. Please register using the QR code or email cdascenzo@milforded.org.

April 30th at Live Oaks Elementary! 6:30PM to 7:30PM Liz McNicholl with Music from around the World. See flier for QR code to Register or email cdascenzo@milforded.org https://youtu.be/waTVA0STzck?feature=shared

Are you wondering about the cost of summer camps? Care 4 Kids might be able to help and the time is now if you want to know if your household qualifies for support. Follow the link to learn more https://www.ctcare4kids.com/care-4-kids-program/care4kids-info/ Be sure to check out our list of camps in Milford and beyond at the top of our Website!

This Saturday a Free Family Fun Event! The Woodruff Family YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20 10am-1pm. This free, open to the public, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season Come and celebrate with us! We’ll have special demonstrations and activities. WHEN: April 20 TIME: 10am-1pm WHERE: Woodruff Family YMCA 631 Orange Avenue, Milford CT At our event, we are collecting Child-Friendly Hygiene Products such as children’s shampoo/conditioner, diapers/wipes/creams, baby soap/lotions, child toothbrushes/paste, child safe sunscreen, band-aids, and more for those in local shelters.

Community Resource Fair Margaret Egan Center 35 Matthew Street, Milford Tonight!! Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Please take note for MONDAY 4/8/24- no outdoor recess or activities outside after 2:00pm Solar Eclipse - although our STEM department originally believed that we would be able to safely view the eclipse, the Connecticut State Department of Education recently issued the following guidance: "Since there will not be a total solar eclipse occurring in Connecticut, there is no safe time to view the event without specialized glasses or filters. Viewing any part of the bright Sun, even through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics, will instantly cause severe eye injury." Even with the purchase of the eclipse glasses from online websites, it is difficult to ascertain whether the glasses have been verified to meet ISO-2312-2 regulations. As mentioned in the FAQ document, even with the availability of the glasses, it is still not advised to look toward the sun even donning this eyewear. During the totality of an eclipse, when the sky becomes the darkest, damage can still result to the eyes. Oversight of the proper wearing of these glasses with a large crowd of students is difficult, even with clear instructions provided prior to viewing. Unfortunately, the potential risk of severe eye injury from viewing the eclipse, even inadvertently, causes us to cancel our planned viewing of the solar eclipse for Monday, April 8. Please know that our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff drives our decision. *** No outdoor recess or outdoor activities after 2:00 pm

“Getting Prepared – to Attend a Job Fair!” Diana Preece – Reference Librarian @ Milford Public Library Thursday – March 28th, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Margaret S. Egan Center, 35 Mathew St, Milford, CT, 06460 " She will be delivering a short presentation discussing ways to get the most out of job fair events – including the one that is taking place at the Milford Public Library on April 3rd! She will also take some time to cover all of the readily accessible resources that are currently available at the library, to all job seekers." Brought to you by the mtg. of Housatonic River Job Network - Job Fair Prep! E-mail alexy56@hotmail.com for further information

Let's Go on a Safari! In-Person Ages 0-5 with a caregiver Enjoy an evening of exploration as families go on a safari throughout the library using play-based activities and stories connected to our theme. Family activities will align with the SPARKLER app, an incredible collection of stories and resources for busy families. Safari goodie bags will be distributed to all participants as a thank you for participating. This program is brought to you thanks to the partnership of the Milford Public Library and the Milford Public Schools. Please register each child individually starting April 1st. https://milford-pl.libcal.com/event/12197574

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1 PM Where: The heart of Downtown Milford, CT Dive into a sea of green and join the revelry at Milford's most awaited event of the year, the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This is not just a parade; it's a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and spirited fun that paints Downtown Milford in hues of Irish pride and joy.

Sunday, March 10th from 12-2pm- More Parade Fun!!! Free children's entertainment, a petting zoo, children's activities, and giveaways from New Haven Reads, the Discovery Museum, the Hartford Yard Goats, The New Haven Town Green District and more! There will be food trucks, a bistro dining area, family bathrooms, stroller parking, and a family friendly parade viewing area. The parade starts at the top of the parade route at 1:30 pm and gets to the FFZ area by 2:15-2:30 so the FFZ is a great place to keep kids engaged and entertained until the parade makes its way down.

Does your child have an IEP and you would like more information? Favor is running an online informational session on understanding your child's Individual Education Plan. February 15th at 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Registration required.

Mental Health First Aid sessions are open. See attached flyer for dates and times.

Parents K-5 join us for a special night at JFK elementary school on February 8th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm! Learn all about saving for college.

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT! Here’s a great option if you’re looking for a formal program for your young ones! The Foran High School Child Learning Center accepts students ages 3 or 4 (by Sept. 1, 2024) and you are invited to come and see what the program is all about! The program provides a dual purpose – young children can interact and develop social skills while engaged in Intentional Play AND our high school students who are enrolled in the Child Development course can gain real-life experience working with our ‘youngest students.’ The Open House will run from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. rpangu@milforded.org 203-783-3502

It will be very cold this weekend! If you or a neighbor needs support with heat please contact Keeping Milford Warm! https://www.keepingmilfordwarm.com/ (203) 876-7289

Parent University for Middle School Parents! January 25th At West Shore Middle School from 6pm to 8:30pm/ Dinner served Keynote: Dr. Yann Poncin Yale Professor Break out sessions on: Belonging Youth Mental Health Teens and Tech Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Hope all our Milford families can enjoy this snowy day! Check out this article from the CDC on safety tips for outside fun to things you can check in you home and car! From the CDC. gov "Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and vehicles. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on young children, older adults, and the chronically ill". https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/winterweather/index.html

Access Health Open Enrollment Fair Jan. 13th 10am -1pm at Jonathan Law High School. We are hosting free in person events to help with enrolling. If you are new to Access Health CT and have questions on enrolling and whether you are eligible, you can sign up for this event to get free in-person help. If you are a customer of Access Health CT, we can review your information and help you update your application at this event. To get a free ticket and learn what you should bring with you go to this website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/milford-open-enrollment-fair-tickets-722998988437

Warming Centers save lives! Please see the current information from Milford's Beth-El shelter. Sharing this information helps all our community. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to the Beth-El shelter or the Community Connections Centers.

Calling all Preschool and Kindergarten families for a night of fun and learning! On Tuesday, January 9th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pumpkin Delight elementary school we will learn and explore the Sparkler app. Registration is requested, please reach out to the Milford Family Resource Center or the Community Connection Centers for questions and registration.