Who says there’s nothing to do in the Valley?
Not us, because we’re drowning in things to do submissions!
Here is a list of events scheduled for the next few weeks.
— — — — —Saturday, Sept. 12— — — — —
CAR WASH
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$5
To benefit Shelton High School Poms
Curtiss-Ryan Honda
333 Bridgeport Ave.
Shelton
FIGHTING AGAINST DRUGS EVERYWHERE
5K Walk-Run
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
100 Canal St.
Shelton
To benefit the Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council.
Registration ends 10 p.m. Sept. 11.
More info
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CAR SHOW
(Rain date is Sept. 13)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
20 Pine St.
Seymour
Classic car show. All antique, classic, and custom cars are welcome
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
To register in advance please visit www.BGC-LNV.org
— — — — —Sunday, Sept. 13— — — — —
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$8
To benefit the local Knights of Columbus
Church of the Assumption
61 North Cliff St.
Ansonia
More info
— — — — —Wednesday, Sept. 16— — — — —
VALLEY UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Under the “big top” at the Shelton Riverwalk
Enjoy fried dough, popcorn, cotton candy, and much more. Plus participate in mid-way games for $1 each hosted Youth Leaders!
The campaign supports the funded programs and agencies at Valley United Way that benefit the entire community. Register by Sept. 9.
More info
IT REALLY HAPPENED IN CONNECTICUT?
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Seymour Library
46 Church St.
Diana Ross McCain discusses weird Connecticut historical events, from witches to the Leatherman.
More info
— — — — —Thursday, Sept. 17— — — — — -
FOOD TRUCKS IN THE VALLEY
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shelton Riverwalk
Proceeds benefit the Parent Child Resource Center in Derby
More than 25 food trucks, live music, car show, activities for the kids
More info
— — — — —Friday, Sept. 18— — — — —
CONNECTICUT CHEFS CHALLENGE
7 p.m.
Lincoln Culinary Institute
8 Progress Drive
Enjoy an evening of food, music and raffles while eight of CT’s top chefs compete for this year’s champion title.
The event will consist of two rounds of culinary battle, each chef has one hour and a maximum budget of $300 to prepare 10 plates of their signature dish
Benefits the Optimus Foundation.
Tickets
More info
— — — — —Saturday, Sept. 19— — — — — -
BINGO WITH SEYMOUR AMBULANCE
9 a.m.
Seymour Community Center
Pine Street
Seymour
$20 Admission, 15 games of 6 cards. extra cards can be purchased. Mega prize is a 40” LED Samsung TV.
Buy your tickets by contacting Seymour Ambulance at 203 – 888-8843 ext 2.
More info
LIONS WINE AND BEER TASTING AT JACKSON COVE
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lions Pavilion at Jackson Cover
26 Jackson Cove Road
Oxford
In conjunction with the Lions Wine & Beer Tasting this Saturday from 4:00 – 7:00pm there will be three food trucks at Jackson Cove as well as a live band. The Lions Wine & Beer Tasting, courtesy of Oxford Liquor Shoppe will benefit the Lions charitable work, tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Local area food trucks will be at the Park so come down and have dinner at the Cove, one of the best kept secrets in Oxford. Live entertainment will be provided by Parkway South and Dad’s Food Truck, Uncle Willie’s BBQ and Country Creamery will all be there.
Admission: $10 in advance $15 day of
CHICKEN BBQ/LOBSTER DINNER
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: First United Methodist Church
Chicken BBQ/Lobster Roll Dinner – $16.00 per ticket/$9.00 for children / Children under 5 free
Dinner includes: BBQ chicken or lobster roll, coleslaw, corn on the cob, peach shortcake, beverage. For tickets call 203 – 734-0374.
First United Methodist Church, Ansonia
47 Franklin St. – corner of Franklin and Holbrook Place
Ansonia
— — — — —Sunday, Sept. 20— — — — —
SEYMOUR PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine)
French Memorial Park
Seymour
Crafts, vendors, kid stuff, food, rides, kid contests, petting zoo
More info
On Facebook
CT RIDE FOR HOPE
11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park
Shelton
Motorcycle poker run and BBQ to benefit MovingWithHOPE, a Shelton nonprofit.
$25 per rider
$5 per passenger
More info
— — — — —Saturday, Sept. 26— — — — —
EAST END HOSE CO. BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
$15
Bobby J’s Bait and Tackle
354 New Haven Ave.
Milford.203 876 1495.
Benefits Derby fire company
More info
COMMUNITY TAG SALE
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine)
Pine Rock Volunteer Fire Co. No. 4
722 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton
Have stuff to sell? Get a table.
More info.
SHELTON FARMERS MARKET SEPTEMBER HARVEST FESTIVAL
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shelton Farmers Market Building
100 Canal St.
Shelton
In addition to weekly seasonal specialties, there will be face painting, musical instruments, a coloring activity, and other assorted children’s activities, as well as a a “Touch A Tractor” display.
More info
DERBY’S BEST 5K RUN-WALK
To benefit Derby Public Schools
Sponsored by Walnut Hill Community Church
The 5k Run, Mile Walk and Children’s Fun Run will be conducted on the Derby Greenway.
Each will start on the industrial park access road behind BJs located at 20 Division St. in Derby.
The Children’s Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m.
The Mile Walk and 5k begin at 9 a.m.
More info
On Facebook
— — — — —Friday, Oct. 2— — — — —
SMOKE IN THE VALLEY
Kickoff Party
4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Seymour Community Center
Pine Street
The Smoke in the Valley Kick-Off Party featuring Badfish, Max Creek, Shakedown and more.
$25 in advance
More info
— — — — —Saturday, Oct. 3— — — — —
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT FOR PINK
9 a.m.
River Street
Seymour
A 5k run or run/walk to benefit Seymour Pink.
More info
ANSONIA HARVEST FESTIVAL
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine)
Vendors, food, entertainment
Vendor application
Main Street
Ansonia
SMOKE IN THE VALLEY
A craft beer festival
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Seymour Community Center
Seymour
$45 in advance
Smoke in the Valley, the state’s “largest craft beer fest,” returns with more music, more beer and the first ever food truck challenge!
More info
— — — — —Sunday, Oct. 4— — — — —
SHELTON DAY
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Downtown Shelton
Vendors, entertainment, food
Sponsored by Derby-Shelton Rotary
More info
Parking info from Shelton police
— — — — —Monday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 10— — — — —
RESTAURANT WEEK 2015
Sponsored by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
A week of special offers and meals from the Valley’s best restaurants
Here is an emerging list of participating restaurants
More info
— — — — —Saturday, Oct. 17— — — — —
FALL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Derby High School
8 Nutmeg Ave.
Food, vendors, live entertainment, stuff for the kids
Benefits Derby’s post-prom event
More info
On Facebook
— — — — —Thursday, Oct. 29— — — — —
SHAKESPEARE IN THE BAR
“The Tempest”
6 p.m.
A Valley Shakespeare Production
Porky’s Cafe
50 Center St.
Shelton
$15 advance, $20 at the door
Website
On Facebook