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Join us at an Annual Cancer Benefit Horse Show “Thrills in the Hills.” Riders regular show attire is waived and all riders wear pink. Rated CT classes as well as fun classes including a hobby horse competition, MEN IN PINK Lead-line and an egg and spoon (on horse) contest. Amazing Prizes, raffle tables, silent auction items!
Food all day, Vendors and a guaranteed terrific day to watch a horse show.
(Show will be indoors if rainy or cold)

Fox Crossing Equestrian, 210 South Street, Morris, CT 06763
(near the Bethlehem Fairgrounds)

https://foxcrossingequestrian.com

The Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life (GWCJL) invites the public to attend the next virtual speaker in its ongoing Speaker Series, at 10 AM on November 23, 2025.
Professor Rabea Benhalim, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law
School, will speak on “Jewish and Islamic Law and the Relations of Jewish and Islamic Legal Scholars.”
Professor Benhalim’s address will focus on shared features of each religion, their legal systems and their continued development within the modern American context. Her research focuses on the development of Islamic and Jewish Law in the modern era and the application of Islamic law in Commercial contexts. Free of charge

This is a virtual event. To register for the event, email jewishlifect@gmail.com.

Events

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

The Hotchkiss School invites the community to an evening of outstanding student performances by the Hotchkiss Orchestra and jazz ensemble Right Brain Logic. The Orchestra, conducted by Fabio Witkowski, will perform works by Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, and Vieuxtemps, featuring violin soloist Yobin Kim ’26. Right Brain Logic, directed by Michael Musillami, will perform original jazz compositions by Musillami. The concert also marks twenty years of music in Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center
11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, Connecticut
https://www.hotchkiss.org/arts/music

Join New Milford Pride on Saturday November 15th from 12pm to 3pm for our fifth annual Thanksgiving Pride Potluck at The Maxx! We know that holidays are the hardest time of year for many people in the LGBTQ+ community, so please know that you are loved, seen, and welcome to be a part of the New Milford Pride family.

We will supply the main course of turkey and turkey alternative, stuffing (traditional and vegan), potatoes, green beans, gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, and rolls. We’re counting on you for sides, sweets, and appetizers.

We ask that any dishes you bring come with a complete ingredient list (yes, even the secret recipes!) so that everyone is able to eat within their dietary needs. Please bring any serving spoons, pie server, salad tongs, etc. that your dish may need. We’re supplying the cutlery, cups, plates, and napkins. We hope to see you at the Thanksgiving Pride Potluck!

Please email NewMilfordCTPride@gmail.com to let us know what side, appetizer, or dessert you would like to bring. If you are not able to bring something, that’s alright – just bring your wonderful self!

The Maxx at 94 Railroad St, New Milford, CT 06776

It’s become a Litchfield County tradition to kick off the holidays with our event, so join the good cheer as James Sinclair leads the Sherman Chamber Ensemble and our superb vocal soloists in Part I of this beautiful work. And if you’re feeling it, join the chorus right from your seat!

St. Andrew’s Church, 1 N Main St., Kent, CT 06757

https://bit.ly/Handel25

Join us for a Wreath Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2-4pm. Lost Fox is delighted to team with Martha DeFlorio from Made Floral to host a natural wreath making workshop. All materials will be supplied, plus bubbly and charcuterie. $162 pp. In this workshop, Martha will show how to make a winter wreath using a grapevine base and winter greens like cedar, magnolia, and eucalyptus. You’ll learn about floral design techniques to add accents like berries, winter citrus, and ribbon. We’ll go over care tips and ways to reuse the grapevine base to make seasonal wreaths throughout the year.

Lost Fox Inn, 571 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759.

https://www.madefloral.com/shop/winter-wreath-workshop-at-the-lost-fox-inn?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwN9nXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadL6BYAV5O34ubPKT_iv6qPH1sN9ykeJPkX8gOhERHZO5BD3TeiKU8IhrG7xw_aem_Wc_KJLF3PkyjjSrkIaxYyg

A Studio Affair with Pocket Vinyl – Music, Art, and Magic Combined!

December 20, 2025, 6:30 – 10:00PM
Pocket Vinyl goes on at 9:00 PM
Join us at Village Center for the Arts for an unforgettable evening of creativity, music, and live art! Our next Studio Affair features the one-of-a-kind duo Pocket Vinyl, an incredibly unique piano-slamming, live-painting band from Connecticut.

Pocket Vinyl’s performances are a mesmerizing blend of insightful piano-driven indie rock and spontaneous visual art. As musician Eric Stevenson plays and sings his original songs with raw passion, painter Elizabeth Jancewicz brings the music to life through a live painting, created right before your eyes! Each performance is completely original, and the finished artwork is auctioned off at the end of the show, making every event truly one-of-a-kind.

This special 21+ community event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to BYOB and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled evening surrounded by creative energy. Walk in and experience the fusion of sound and color that has captivated audiences across the region, right here at Village Center for the Arts.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM Pocket Vinyl will go on at 9:00 PM
Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Admission: Free | Ages 21+ | BYOB

Come for the art, stay for the music ~ and be part of a night you won’t forget!

(860) 354-4318
Where creativity and community come alive.
www.villagecenterarts.org

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, December 20th 6:30-9:30PM

Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure. On day one, you’ll dive in and create your first masterpiece on the wheel. Then, come back for day two and give it a perfect trim. On your third visit, you can glaze your creation however you like (no rush, take your time!). All this for just $129 each. It’s the perfect blend of fun and art—grab a spot and let’s get spinning!
pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.
Village Center for the Arts
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Dirty Date Night
Saturday, December 13th 6:30-9:30 PM

Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

12 Main Stree, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Clay Play
For all ages (7 and under can sit on parents lap)
Saturday, December 6th 1:00-3:00PM
This is a great chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay. We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. Great for groups or families!!
$50 ea. Please see our website for other dates.
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Other start dates on our website.

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar