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Serving The Whole Child: A Focus on Safe Housing

The Garde Arts Center, Inc. 325 State Street, New London, CT, United States

Connecticut Public and CT Black & Brown Student Union co-host a series about the factors contributing to a child's success in life. While educational success is often tied to well-resourced school districts, other factors impact a child’s trajectory like their access to affordable healthcare and healthy food. Connecticut Public and the CT Black and Brown […]

Free

Free Film Screening

South Windsor Library 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT, United States

Join our director, Kevin Sullivan for a free screening of Waltz with Bashir and post film discussion. "Israeli filmmaker Ari Folman wrote, directed and stars in this autobiographical animated film. As a 19-year-old infantry soldier in the 1982 war with Lebanon, Folman witnessed the Sabra and Shatila massacre, but realizes that he has no memory […]

Free

Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour

Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, United States

In his 20's he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, […]

$69.35

Cedar Hill Bird Walk

Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds. Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Cedar […]

Free

Riverside Run/Walk

Riverside School 90 Hendrie Ave, Riverside, CT, United States

Riverside Run/WalkMay 11, 20248:30AM 3 Mile Start - Rain or Shine9:30AM Kids Fun Run Start Riverside School90 Hendrie Ave.Riverside, CT 06878 Absolutely no rollerblades, bicycles or dogs allowed. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult on the 3 mile run AWARDSTop 3 M/F OverallTop 1 M/F TeacherTop 3 M/F Age Groups: 8 & […]

$30.00

Forest in Bloom: Identifying, Collecting, and Pressing Flowers from Trees

UConn Storrs Meet in W-Lot on Tower Loop Rd, Storrs, CT, United States

Join The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Dr. Sarah Taylor, Collection Manager for the George Safford Torrey Herbarium at UConn, on a spring hike to identify and collect specimens from blooming trees! Dr. Taylor will discuss best practices for collecting and preserving tree flowers and will demonstrate how to press what you collect […]

$10 – $15

Art Workshop: Sumi-e Painting: Magnolia Buds and Blossoms

Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT, United States

Learn the basic techniques of sumi-e, Japanese black ink painting. Because the process of sumi-e painting is immediate, we will have time to learn to load our brushes, practice different brush strokes and get comfortable using ink on paper before starting on our final paintings. Using the blossoming magnolias of Hollister House Garden as our […]

$90 – $120

Trinity College Bicentennial Gala

Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States

Join us for an exciting evening to complete our yearlong celebration! The histories of Trinity College and Hartford have been intertwined since 1823 when the Connecticut General Assembly voted to create the second oldest college in the state. The College will honor its partnerships and will raise funds for financial aid to support students from […]

$200.00

Nuclear Energy: A Solution to Climate Change

Salisbury School 251 Canaan Rd., Salisbury, CT, United States

Climate change is quickly approaching a series of disastrous turning points. Joshua Goldstein, an award-winning scholar of international relations, suggests in his book, A Bright Future, that a solution is hiding in plain sight. Goldstein explains how Sweden, France, and South Korea have already replaced fossil fuels with advanced nuclear technology while enjoying prosperity and […]

Free