Summer’s allegedly ending, but there’s still lots of family-friendly things to do — especially this weekend!

On with the show …

————— FRIDAY AUG. 18, 2017 —————

Derby Coffee Hour

Want to talk to two state lawmakers?

Bend the ear of state Sen. George Logan and state Rep. Linda Gentile at the Valley Diner.

They’ll be there from:
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The diner’s address:
636 New Haven Ave.
(Route 34)
Derby

New Brewery

Bad Sons Brewery recently opened on Roosevelt Drive in Derby.

If you check ‘em out between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., you can enjoy good grub from Rickshaw Cantina, a food truck.

Read more at the Bad Sons Facebook page.

The brewery is at 251 Roosevelt Drive.

The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet

Sponsored by the Elm Shakespeare Company.

“Bring a blanket or chair & a picnic & join us for this iconic tale of young love and warring families.”

8 p.m.
Edgerton Park
75 Cliff Street
New Haven

Forever Grateful Music Festival

Dead Heads, go to the Ives Concert Park in Danbury this weekend!

The music festival includes tribute sets to The Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia Band, Grateful Dead and original home grown acts that will keep you shaking and grooving all day, all night!

The fun stars 6 p.m Friday and continues Saturday from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are available on ticketfly.com.

$15 for Friday Night only

$25 for Saturday only

$55 for the VIP package which includes entry for Friday and Saturday, Forever Grateful Lanyard, reserved seating in front of both stages, 1 food item from one vendor, and 1 beverage of your choice.

Event is rain or shine. No refunds.

Ives Concert Park
43 Lake Ave Ext
Danbury

————— SATURDAY AUG. 19, 2017 ————-

Sikorsky Homerun for Heroes

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Teamsters Local 1150 will hold their seventh annual Homerun for Heroes event Aug. 19 to honor and support local military veterans and their families. The public is invited to attend.

The Bluefish will play the New Britain Bees with the game starting at noon.

The family friendly event, complete with a helicopter landing, music, food and of course baseball, will start at 11 a.m. at the Stadium at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, home of the Bridgeport Bluefish, to honor our military heroes and raise money for four local veterans organizations.

Bobby Valentine, former major league baseball player and manager, is scheduled to attend and will sign autographs. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased online at: http://bf1.glitnirticketing.com/bfticket/web/logingroup1.php; Contact word: Sikorsky.

Rain date is Sept. 2, 2017.

The event will support the following veterans charities and Community Health Charities:

• The Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (A legal services organization that helps veterans overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income);
• The Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation (An organization founded at Sikorsky to honor and recognize the families of those who have fallen in the service of our country);
• The Harkness House/Columbus House (A transitional housing facility in New Haven for homeless veterans); and
• Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes (A community-based transitional home dedicated to homeless female veterans and their children).

Admission: $10

Stadium at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, home of the Bridgeport Bluefish
500 Main Street
Bridgeport

Book Sale!

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., is hosting its annual book sale.

SALE OF BOOKS, CDS, DVDS FOR ALL AGES AT LOW PRICES. ALSO RAFFLES AND BAKED GOODS. COME DONATE TO THE LIBRARY. SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS CLUB.

FOR DETAILS CALL 203-734-1492.

ROCK THE VALLEY!

“Rock the Valley: a Day of Music, Art Family, And Fun” is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Nolan Field, 350 Wakelee Ave. in Ansonia.

This year’s concert features “The Cast of Beatlemania!”

Also appearing: the BERNADETTES, Bob’s Fault . . . and the region’s premiere Jimi Hendrix Tribute band . . . Electric Lady Band USA!

There will be crafters, food, a beer garden and kids activities.

So check them out by searching Rock the Valley on Facebook, or go to CityofAnsonia.com and scroll down to “Featured Events.”

The rain date for Rock the Valley, is Aug. 20.

————— SUNDAY AUG. 20, 2017 —————

Barefoot Summer Festival & Classic Car Show

The 5th Annual Barefoot Summer Festival & 7th Annual Classic Car Show

Sunday, August 20th 11am-4pm at Colonial Tavern in Oxford, CT

General Admission, children and adults ages 5&up $5.00, Children ages 4&under FREE

Classic Car Registration through August 19th $10, Event Day $15

Live Music, Children’s Courtyard with games, Beer Garden, Food & Beverages, Judged Car show & Burn-out pit, Vendors, and the WPLR Street Team will be there from 1-3pm!

ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT CT PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC.

2017 Ansonia Back to School Rally

The rally will feature games, food, haircuts, book bag and school supplies, a basketball tournament, magician, and more.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Street
Ansonia

8th Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors

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