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| 10/1/2024 | Join us for session 1 of a comprehensive 5-session Business Fundamentals series offering insights and inspiration for starting your business. In session 1, you will review whether you have a good idea and explore the feasibility of your product or service idea and how it can become a viable business. Do you have access to the operational skills (yourself and others) to manage the business to success? Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Series sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
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| 10/3/2024 | In session 2 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series, you will explore who your customer is in more detail. We’ll discuss competition and we’ll use SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats – to help you understand how to position your business and how to compensate for aspects of your business that are being developed. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Series sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
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| 10/4/2024 | SUSAN POWELL FINE ART Madison, CT MAINE STORIES October 4 to November 16, 2024 Opening Reception Friday, Oct 4, 5-8pm We are pleased to invite you to Maine Stories, an exhibition celebrating the inspiration of Maine's rich landscape that has captivated generations of artists for over 100 years. From its rugged coastline to historic harbors, lobster boats, sailing yachts, and iconic lighthouses, Maine’s wild beauty continues to inspire. This show holds special significance for me personally, as Maine’s artistic heritage runs deep in my family. These talented artists offer their distinctive interpretations, with many living in Maine year-round and exhibiting here for the first time. The Opening Reception is Friday, October 4, 5 to 8 pm. Join us for hors d'oeuvres and meet the artists. Participating artists are: Thomas Adkins, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Beebe, Kevin Beers, Zufar Bikbov, Ken DeWaard, Ralf Feyl, Tom Glover, Alison Hill, Neal Hughes, Tom Hughes, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan McPhillips, Stan Moeller, Jeanne Rosier Smith and Carolyn Walton. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. The show continues through November 16. Hours are Tues-Sat 11-5 and any day by appointment. For more information please call 203 318-0616, email susanpowellfineart@gmail.com or visit our website at www.susanpowellfineart.com
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| 10/4/2024 | The Madison Historical Society will resume its monthly History Happy Hour series on Friday, October 4, from 6 to 7 pm, at the Society’s historic Allis-Bushnell House at 853 Boston Post Road, Madison. The first History Happy Hour of the season will feature MHS trustee and Madison Town Historian, Henry Griggs, in a presentation entitled “Madison in the Golden Age of Postcards.” Henry has been collecting postcards of Madison since 1998, when he received a framed collage of twelve cards as a housewarming gift. He now owns more than 800 different cards dating back to 1904. His talk will focus on Madison’s history from roughly 1905 to 1916, when the rise of leisure and travel and relaxed postal regulations combined with new printing technologies to create an environment in which hundreds of millions of hand-colored postcards were mailed annually. Henry’s PowerPoint presentation will feature a delightful array of representative examples from his collection. Additional History Happy Hours of the 2024-2025 season are scheduled for November 8 in 2024 and February 14 and April 22 in 2025. Each event features a brief but fascinating presentation about Madison history, followed by a chance to socialize and enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres with fellow history buffs in the 1785 Allis-Bushnell House. more info... |
| 10/5/2024 | ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5 The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme. The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children. more info... |
| 10/5/2024 | 
GreenStage Guilford presents an evening of live music and comedy on Saturday, October 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the iconic Guilford restaurant, The Place. The free event will be fun for all ages, featuring a diversity of entertainment, from original folk-pop to a cappella vocal music to West African, Indian and Caribbean drumming. Food from The Place’s delicious grill menu and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase; attendees are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks and sides. Performers will include the Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band; singer-songwriter Laura Clapp; The Conn Artists a cappella vocal ensemble; West African drummer and ethnographer John Wesley Dankwa and his five-person ensemble; Indian tabla master Ranendra Kumar Das; the father-and-son duo SJD Squared, featuring Jim and Steve DePasque; and comedian Kate Wolff. Dankwa and Das will perform traditional music and interact with the audience to highlight cultural, historical and technical aspects of their instruments. more info... |
| 10/5/2024 | Every good Witch has a pendulum in her pocket... more info... |
| 10/6/2024 | On Sunday, October 6, Vista Life Innovations will host the 16th Annual Vista Tour de Shore cycling event. Starting and ending at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, this impactful community event offers routes of 5, 25, 40, and 60 miles, showcasing the scenic Connecticut shoreline communities. This annual community event raises funds to sustain Vista’s long-term health and raises awareness about the abilities and potential of individuals with disabilities. All proceeds from the event benefit the Vista Endowment Fund, a supporting organization of Vista Life Innovations. Over the past 16 years, the event has netted over $700,000 for the fund and hosted more than 3,000 cyclists. This year’s presenting sponsors, Wells Fargo, Zane’s Cycles, and Signature Cycles all continue to be supporters of Vista’s Tour de Shore and its mission to provide training, support, and resources that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success and belonging throughout their lives. more info... |
| 10/6/2024 | Celebrate Indigenous People with a series of Speakers, Hands-On Exhibitions, Music and Storytelling at Meigs Point Nature Center more info... |
| 10/6/2024 | Best known for his record-setting performance in the title role of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Howard McGillin appeared in this past season’s Tony–winning Parade. Other Broadway credits include Gigi, The Kiss of the Spider Woman, She Loves Me, The Secret Garden, Anything Goes (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, and a Theatre World Award), and Sunday in the Park with George. On London’s West End, Howard starred in Mack and Mabel as well as Anything Goes. A Drama Desk nomination for his NY theatrical debut in the NY Shakespeare Festival’s La Bohème, as well as Stephen Sondheim’s Bounce directed by Harold Prince at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award. His Off-Broadway credits include Black No More at the Signature Theatre, and opposite Charles Busch in The Confession of Lily Dare at the Cherry Lane. Howard has sung on concert stages around the world including Carnegie Hall, with the Israel Philharmonic in Tel Aviv, and in Tokyo at Theatre Orb. Film credits include Tick, Tick, Boom, South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut, The Swan Princess, TV’s The Blacklist, The Good Wife, and Elementary. Howard’s solo CD: Where Time Stands Still. John McDaniel is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Music Director, Composer, Director, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Producer and is an Artistic Director at the Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Most recently, John music directed and orchestrated Carol Burnett’s 90th Birthday Special on NBC. John participated in a live Playbill concert event in Times Square welcoming back Broadway, featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Vosk and Chuck Schumer. McDaniel produced and directed a virtual concert of Sticks & Stones, for which he is also the composer, starring Audra McDonald & Javier Muñoz. He is also a camp director of Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Boot Camp. John directed Into The Woods and Hair in Concert at the historic Patchogue Theater, Sondheim Originals at 54 Below and Piano Men at Birdland. Broadway music credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Drama Desk Nomination, Best Orchestrations), Catch Me If You Can, Brooklyn (Producer and Orchestrator), Annie Get Your Gun (Grammy Award), Taboo, Chicago, Grease, Patti LuPone on Broadway and Company – the Original Cast in Concert at Lincoln Center. On Television: The Rosie O’Donnell Show (two Emmy Awards and eight nominations). John has collaborated with Cab Calloway, Shirley MacLaine, George Burns, Joel Grey, Carol Burnett, Betty Buckley, Bette Midler, Shirley Jones, and Katy Perry and has guest conducted at 15 Symphony Orchestras across America, including five concerts with his hometown St. Louis Symphony. John received a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the Piano comes to Legacy Theatre on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.legacytheatrect.org/sunday-broadway-concert-series-24 or through the Box Office at (203) 315-1901. Livestream tickets are also available - enjoy Broadway talent from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world! Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the Piano is generously supported by Jana and Tom Shea and sponsored in part by WMNR Fine Arts Radio. more info... |
| 10/7/2024 -12/2/2024 | Beginning October 7th on Monday's, this 8-session support group is for anyone who has experienced the passing of a loved one and is still working through their grief. The support group will guide participants in shared discussions on dealing with life after the death of someone close to you. Individuals will learn about types of grief, coping skills, self-care and self-love suggestions. Participants will also be introduced to the concept of listening to one's "inner self," working through the many emotions of grief, what the future will look like, and much more. more info... |
| 10/7/2024 -12/2/2024 | Our 8 week bereavement group is for anyone who has experienced the passing of a loved one and is still working through their grief. The support group will guide participants in shared discussions on dealing with life after the death of someone close to you. Individuals will learn about types of grief, coping skills, self-care and self-love suggestions. Participants will also be introduced to the concept of listening to one's "inner self," working through the many emotions of grief, what the future will look like, and much more. more info... |
| 10/8/2024 | Join staff from Women & Family Life Center, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, and New Horizons CT for an important discussion on domestic violence awareness. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this event aims to raise awareness and highlight resources available on the Shoreline of Connecticut. more info... |
| 10/8/2024 | Session 3 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series will help you understand what your Brand is, how best to reach your target audience with the most compelling messages, and how, when, and where to ask for the Sale – selling tactics, greater comfort selling, and the right selling process. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Series sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
| 10/10/2024 |  Start your day at Syd's Book Shack, our local non-profit bookstore, and explore their incredible variety of books on a range of topics at our October Chamber Connect. Now that summer is over and we're heading into the holiday season, this members-only networking event is the perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces while also discovering new member businesses. Register now to join us for light bites, coffee/tea, and a chance to share what's happening with your business.  more info... |
| 10/10/2024 -10/14/2024 |  more info... |
| 10/10/2024 | In Session 4 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series, we’ll discuss developing pricing, identifying costs, and essential financial management. Topics include selecting a pricing model, setting prices, estimating variable costs, accounting for overhead costs, and how to get a handle on managing small business finances. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Series sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
| 10/12/2024 | Celebrate Indigenous People with a series of Speakers, Hands-On Exhibitions, Music and Storytelling at Meigs Point Nature Center more info... |
| 10/12/2024 -10/31/2024 |
Get Creative! It’s Time for Madison’s 15th Annual Scarecrow Invasion! Calling all families, businesses, schools, scout troops, and community groups - Madison needs your creative flair! "Not only will your scarecrow be seen by everyone downtown, but you’ll also have the chance to win prizes through online voting or by impressing our celebrity judges. Gather your team, grab some straw, and get ready to show Madison what you’ve got!" Important Dates:
Join the fun and get your team together to fill downtown Madison this fall with creative scarecrow displays. Register now! more info... |
| 10/13/2024 | Celebrate Indigenous People with a series of Speakers, Hands-On Exhibitions, Music and Storytelling at Meigs Point Nature Center more info... |
| 10/13/2024 | https://roslynyoungmemorial.org/ more info... |
| 10/15/2024 | In partnership with Marc Meglio CDLP®, CMA™, Certified Divorce Lending Professional, one of our volunteer Financial Consultants, W&FLC is pleased to offer a divorce mortgage planning workshop. more info... |
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| 10/16/2024 | Incredible 5 course chef-prepared dinner at Quattro's Italian Restaurant in Guilford on Wednesday October 16. Each course comes with a matching paired Cancion Tequila cocktail. more info... |
| 10/17/2024 |
Join us for a casual and fun evening of networking at our fall Business After Hours, featuring drinks, s’mores, appetizers, and great conversation around the fire pit at Madison Earth Care. Business After Hours (BAHs) are a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members and local business owners in a relaxed, social setting. Come out to exchange ideas, enjoy food and drinks, and engage in a friendly atmosphere—all while staying up-to-date on what’s happening in the local business community. more info... |
| 10/18/2024 | Overcome disempowering patterns & ✨️finally✨️ reclaim your power with Jess Leone, "Your No B.S. Bestie"! more info... |
| 10/19/2024 | Fall Shredding Event – Pre-Register to Skip the Line! Clear out your office and safely dispose of old tax forms, bank statements, bills, and any other confidential documents before the holidays! Join us on October 19th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM for our Fall Shredding Event. Our professional shredding service will ensure your information stays secure, helping you start fresh for 2025. Pre-register now to skip the line and make decluttering easy! Not only will you be cleaning up, but you'll also be protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud. Let’s safeguard our community together. Spread the word, bring your friends and neighbors, and let’s shred stress and declutter responsibly! more info... |
| 10/19/2024 | ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5 The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme. The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children. more info... |
| 10/20/2024 -11/14/2024 | Scranton Library Friends Thanks the Community The Scranton Library Friends would like to thank Madison and the surrounding community for another successful year of book sales! With your donations of books and participation in our sales we have been able to raise (insert $) to help the Library meet their extensive budget needs. The time has come for us to close our cabinets and begin preparing future fundraising events. Our collection cabinets will close Thursday November 14th. So get those shelves cleaned out and get your books to us so we can start again strong next spring. more info... |
| 10/22/2024 |
We’ll be gathering at the Scranton Library to discuss what’s happening during the holidays and in the new year. Share your upcoming events, programs, and initiatives, and explore ways to collaborate and support one another during this busy season. Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing partnerships or create new connections, this event offers a relaxed and welcoming environment to engage with other nonprofits. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and grow your network! more info... |
| 10/22/2024 | The concluding Session 5 of the "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series covers the essential digital requirements to run a business. You’ll walk away understanding that you do not exist without a web presence, but you don’t need to have a full e-commerce-enabled site. We'll also discuss digital marketing techniques to help you get noticed by your target customers. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Series sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
| 10/22/2024 | Local documentary filmmaker Jenifer McShane will debut her latest film, The Quilters, to the shoreline audience with a special premiere event on Tuesday, October 22 at Madison Cinemas in Madison, CT. Show times are 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm, with each screening followed by a Q&A session with Jenifer McShane and Director of Photography, Scott Ruderman. There will be displays of quilts made by the quilting group on display in the cinema lobby. All proceeds from the premiere will benefit the Guilford Art Center. "The Quilters" is a 32-minute documentary, that follows the daily lives of several men inside the sewing room in a Level 5 maximum security prison in a small Missouri town. Audiences will come to know these men, witnessing their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride as they create something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space, deep within the prison walls. Through this process and the relationships forged audiences will witness the power of art to restore an individual's view of themselves and others. McShane, whose previous documentaries (Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops, Mothers of Bedford) have received critical acclaim, turns her lens toward these everyday artists with empathy and nuance. “We are thrilled to host this shoreline screening of The Quilters,” said Maureen Belden, Executive Director of the Guilford Art Center. “Jen’s film beautifully captures the essence of craft as a means of connection and expression. We are proud to partner with her in celebrating these remarkable artists while raising funds to support our mission of nurturing the arts in our community.” Event Details:
About Jen McShane: Jen McShane is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for her in-depth exploration of social issues and human resilience. Her films often focus on individuals and communities pushing for change, offering both hope and inspiration. About Guilford Art Center: Guilford Art Center is a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire, educate, and nurture creativity through the visual arts. Offering a wide range of classes, workshops, and exhibitions, the Center serves as a cultural hub for the region, fostering artistic growth for people of all ages and skill levels. more info... |
| 10/23/2024 | Connect with local organizations that offer resources, counseling, and support for victims and their families. Hosted by Women & Family Life Center. Rain date October 24th. More information to follow. more info... |
| 10/23/2024 -11/25/2024 | Changes in life can be challenging, this support group can help! Moving homes, having a child go off to college, or becoming a stepparent are just some examples of life transitions this group helps people work though. more info... |
| 10/23/2024 | Going through a divorce can be financially difficult. Learn more on how to prepare yourself with Steven H. DeGraff, CExP™ Certified Exit Planner and Financial Planner more info... |
| 10/23/2024 | Witches High Tea Party at Madison Beach Hotel with Tea & Tarot!more info... |
| 10/24/2024 | In this new webinar with Yana Dynia of the award-winning Miranda Creative content team, attendees will see how featuring genuine customers and supporters in content builds trust, drives engagement, and resonates with audiences far beyond traditional advertising. From seasoned influencers to rising micro-stars, the UGC landscape is diverse. Learn how to identify the right collaborators who align with your brand values and resonate with our target audience. This webinar will equip you with effective tools and strategies to build authentic partnerships that go beyond follower count. See real examples from brands that have harnessed the power of UGC to achieve incredible results. Sponsor: Essex Savings Bank. more info... |
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| 10/26/2024 | Facilitator Maya Bartel, a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in Guilford, will empower participants to explore their relationships to illness, their bodies, and their identity as a patient. more info... |
| 10/26/2024 | Celebrate Indigenous People with a series of Speakers, Hands-On Exhibitions, Music and Storytelling at Meigs Point Nature Center more info... |
| 10/26/2024 | The Dressing Room Boutique is excited to be hosting our first annual Boo-tique Bash on Saturday October 26th. We invite you to Trick-Or-Treat around some of your favorite shops on Boston Post Road for an afternoon of fun, shopping and free treats! Look for the "Boo Bash" pumpkins lining the streets to locate our participating shops to pick up a treat and enjoy all that each store has to offer. From seasonal displays to unbeatable sale racks, you are not going to want to miss this event! more info... |
| 10/26/2024 | The Madison Historical Society will present a lantern-lit Halloween Ghost Tour on the town green on Saturday, October 26. The 45-minute tour will begin at half-hour intervals beginning at 5:30 pm at Lee’s Academy at 14 Meetinghouse Lane. The Ghost Tour will take attendees on a tour of five local sites, all on or within easy walking distance of the green, where the ghosts of five historic residents—Captain Ichabod Scranton, Daniel Hand, Captain Frederick Lee, Eunice Bradley, and Charles Dowd—will tell the spine-tingling and heart-wrenching tales of their lives…and deaths. Attendees will learn about the adventures and misadventures of these local residents as they stroll around the green by the light of lantern-bearing guides. The 45-minute tours will begin at half-hour intervals beginning at 5:30 pm at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. Light refreshments will be served at the end of each tour.
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| 10/27/2024 | AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF "THE ART THIEF" AT THE MADISON ARTS CINEMA PLUS A SPECIAL MEET & GREET COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH THE FILM'S PRODUCER!We are so excited about this partnership with the Madison Arts Cinema. While you’re at this event, you'll see our 'Plein Air Painters Exhibit' in the entrance lobby (on view from October 15, 2024–December 17, 2025). MAS plans to have ongoing, rotating art exhibits at the Cinema through 2026...stay tuned! This exclusive Art Thief benefit is sure to sell out! Buy tickets here today:more info... |
| 10/29/2024 | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church cordially invites you to join us for a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven more info... |
| 10/29/2024 | 
Join us for an empowering Women in Business AFTER Hours at Comomango on Wall Street, Madison, where we’ll enjoy featured margaritas, signature appetizers, and an opportunity to network with fellow women professionals. This time, we’re excited to welcome Rachel will explore how small, intentional changes in the words we use can make a big difference in our networking experiences. You’ll come away with practical, easy-to-apply strategies that will help you approach conversations with greater confidence and authenticity, unlocking the potential for meaningful and lasting connections. Don’t miss this chance to transform your networking approach in a relaxed and fun setting! $28.00 Clinton / Madison Chamber of Commerce Members, $35 Non-Members
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| 10/31/2024 | Join Us for the 13th Annual Trunk or Treat on the Green in Madison! Trunk or Treat is one of our favorite annual events where families come out in their costumes to enjoy a safe, community oriented trick-or-treating experience. Organizations, groups, businesses, and families come out with their decorated cars to hand out treats, creating an exciting and festive atmosphere for all! Residents, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses: If you want to be part of this community event, you MUST register in advance. Unregistered participants will not be permitted to join the event. The registration deadline is October 30th. Event Details: Setup: Vehicles and decorations must be in place on the green by 3:30 PM.
Entry: Enter from Meetinghouse Lane (NOT the Post Road side).
Decorate: Feel free to go all out with your Halloween-themed decorations! Event Time: Trick-or-treaters will begin arriving at 4:00 PM, and the event ends at 6:00 PM. Rain Date: Friday, November 1, 2024. Let’s make this Trunk or Treat a night to remember—fun, festive, and safe for everyone. We look forward to seeing your creativity on the green this Halloween! more info... |
Events available for Registration... The Magic of Madison During the Holidays 11/30/2024 register for this event... |
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