October is busy.
There are things to do with your family this weekend.
Here is a list of events we know about.
Keep in mind there are events we don’t know about, but event organizers have the ability to add events to our events calendar.
Also keep the weather in mind. Event organizers usually don’t contact us with cancellation information.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9, 2014
Sports Talk Series At Derby Library
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Weekly sessions throughout the baseball season.
Facilitated by Rich Marazzi, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant.
Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more.
All ages, from rookies thru veterans, are invited to join.
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth St.
Derby
Pinktoberfest
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Food, prizes, games, contests, networking, photo ops, and more!
To benefit the Valley Goes Pink!
Sponsored by The Young Emerging Professionals (YEP), a committee of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
$40
More info.
Molto Bene
557 Wakelee Ave.
Ansonia
FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 2014
Pine Rock Ziti Dinner
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$8 advance tickets
$10 at the door
$5 children
Price includes pasta, meatball and sausage, salad, dessert and drink!
There is a raffle, too.
For more information or to order tickets, email Al Pereira at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 203 583 1591.
Pine Rock Park FD
722 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton
Legends of Fear
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Haunted hayride and separate haunted trail
No reservations needed.
It’s scary, so no one under 12 is allowed on the walking trail.
No one under 7 is allowed on the hayride.
More info.
$26 for both the hayride and walking trail
$16 for the hayride only
$15 for the trail only
Fairview Tree Farm
484 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton
Tuesdays with Morrie
8 p.m.
A play starring Ansonia resident Stan Alpert as Morrie Schwartz and Newtown resident Brett Boles as Mitch Albom.
More info.
Website.
Center Stage
54 Grove St.
Shelton
SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2014
EnV Cut-A-Thon
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To benefit Seymour Pink!
There will also be plaza specials, vendors and information booths.
$20
More info.
EnV Hair Lounge
225 West St.
(Route 67 Oxmour Plaza)
Seymour
Tag Sale and Flea Market
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit the ministries of the church.
First United Methodist Church of Shelton
188 Rocky Rest Road
Shelton
Ansonia Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Live music, vendors, food and family friendly activities on Ansonia’s Main Street.
From the city’s website, as of Saturday morning:
“The Ansonia Harvest Festival will go on
RAIN OR SHINE this Saturday 10/11/14
See you on Main Street!”
More info.
Main Street
Ansonia
Charity Motorcycle Ride
12 p.m.
To benefit Nina Poeta, a Seymour High School student who is seriously ill.
All riders welcome!
Sponsored by the Code of Silence Motorcycle Club of Stratford
$10 per rider
For more information .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Starts at Seymour High School
2 Botsford Road
Seymour
Hoptoberfest Beer and Wing Festival
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Presented by the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club
More than 80 craft beers and a chicken wing competition from local restaurants.
The People’s Choice votes will award the “King of the Wing!”
And it’s all to benefit the lower Valley.
Click here to read how.
Click here for the Facebook page.
$25 in advance
$35 day of
Click to buy tickets.
The Riverwalk
100 Canal St.
Shelton
Great Hill United Methodist Church Basket Bonanza
5 p.m. preview
6 p.m. start
More than 70 theme baskets and door prizes!
Click here for a flier.
$15
Great Hill United Methodist Church
225 Great Hill Road
Seymour
Knock Out Breast Cancer Party
6 p.m.
To benefit Seymour Pink
Food, live music, prizes, drink specials.
More info.
$10
Pub 67 Tap Room
225 West St.
(Route 67 Oxmour Plaza)
Seymour
Legends of Fear
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Haunted hayride and separate haunted trail
No reservations needed.
It’s scary, so no one under 12 is allowed on the walking trail.
No one under 7 is allowed on the hayride.
More info.
$26 for both the hayride and walking trail
$16 for the hayride only
$15 for the trail only
Fairview Tree Farm
484 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton
Ninth Annual Halloween Haunted Trails Festival
POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEEKEND OF THE 25th
From sundown until 10 p.m.
Activities for kids with special needs scheduled for 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
(Groups should contact Carmie Potash at (203) 888‑5396 with number of participants and arrival times.)
In addition to the haunted trail, there will be hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks for sale.
Rain date is Oct. 12.
$3.00 per person 11 yrs. old and up
$10 per family
MORE INFO.
On Facebook.
Legion Pool/Chatfield Park/Joseph Nesteriak Memorial Nature Trail
Seymour
Tuesdays with Morrie
8 p.m.
A play starring Ansonia resident Stan Alpert as Morrie Schwartz and Newtown resident Brett Boles as Mitch Albom.
More info.
Website.
Center Stage
54 Grove St.
Shelton
SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 2014
Columbus Day Celebration
12 p.m.
A Columbus Day celebration of Italian heritage
Flag raising ceremony and a raffle drawing
Free food and beverages by Verace Pizzeria and Tavern of Shelton
Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto and other dignitaries attending
Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #151
73 High St.
Derby
‘PINK proMENade’
12:30 p.m.
To benefit Seymor Pink!
Organized by Seymour Town Hall
Men wear pink and walk about 1 mile through the center of Seymour to raise awareness for breast cancer.
High heels are required and costumes are encouraged!
On Facebook.
On the web.
Starts at the Seymour Community Center
20 Pine St.
Seymour
Tuesdays with Morrie
2 p.m.
A play starring Ansonia resident Stan Alpert as Morrie Schwartz and Newtown resident Brett Boles as Mitch Albom.
More info.
Website.
Center Stage
54 Grove St.
Shelton
