New Milford Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

New Milford CT

09 August, 2021

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NEW MILFORD, CT — Looking for a family outing? Your New Milford Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around New Milford: Sweet Summertime Cookin' - New Milford Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMFor 8 weeks, join NMPL as librarians Sue, Val & Amy host Simply Creative Chef, Rob Scott for a "Sweet Summertime Cookin" Zoom program! This program is for all ages. To register, please e... Learn More Summer Zoom Story Time - New Milford Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMZoom Story Time with Mrs. Ford at NMPL for ages 3 - 6. We will have "grab and go" handouts and crafts for you to pick up at NMPL to accompany the story time. (You will need scissors, and glu... Learn More Knit & Stitch - New Milford Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Tuesday and August 10 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMJoin us on the Green on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm (weather permitting) for "Knit& Stitch on the Green! Knit & Stitch (formerly the Library Knit Wits) will be a weekly ... Learn More housing meeting - Town of Washington When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Town of Washington What: Event listing from Town of Washington: Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30 PMFor more information visit: https://www.washingtonct.org/housing-commission/events/46606 Learn More Games and Chess Club - New Milford Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMFor Grades 6-12. Join us at the Marsh Parish House for this fun program. Learn to play chess or just play games with your pals. Your choice! There are lots of games to play. For more infor... Learn More Summer zzz Story Time - New Milford Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMzzz Story Time with Mrs. Ford at NMPL. This is a Zoom evening Story Time program. Registration is required.   To register for this program, please email [email protected].  You will be sent... Learn More Animal Embassy - New Milford Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:30 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMJoin us at the Maxx to see Chris Evers and all his animal friends from Animal Embassy. This live-action presentation is sponsored by NMPL.  To register for the program, please email sfor... Learn More Inland Wetlands Commission Mtg - Town of Washington When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Town of Washington What: Event listing from Town of Washington: Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.washingtonct.org/inland-wetlands-commission/events/46811 Learn More Summer Story Time In Person - New Milford Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMThis is an In Person Story Time program with Mrs. Ford for ages 3 - 6. at NMPL. Registration is required.  We will meet at the Marsh Parish House behind the Congregational Church. To re... Learn More Art Journaling - New Milford Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Milford Public Library What: Event listing from New Milford Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCome to the Library and learn how to start a mixed media art journal with Vicki Cook. No art experience is required, just a willingness to PLAY. All abilities are welcome. Registration is... Learn More Kids' Escape Room When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Reis Learning Center Classroom What: Fri. 8/13 | 6-8pm | Ages 7-12 Participants will work together to solve a series of puzzles in order to "escape" the room. **Registrations are not refundable, but they are transferable to another participant. By registering for this course, you agree to grant Reis Learning Cent... Learn More Featured Event: GMS Rowing Center to Host Free Open House Learn-To-Row Events When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: GMS Rowing Center What: GMS Rowing Center in New Milford will host two open-house 'Learn-To-Row' events on August 14 and August 21 from 9am until 12pm. The events are free to the public and welcome adults and teens age 13 and older to participate. Participants can plan for about one hour --start to ... Learn More Featured Event: GMS Rowing Center to Host Free Open House Learn-To-Row Events (Paula Meyer) Bird Walk When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Connecticut Audubon - Deer Pond Farm Sanctuary What: Join birding expert Stefan Martin for a spring walk to explore the variety of bird species that call Deer Pond Farm home. With such diverse habitats, we can look forward to seeing birds such as the Eastern Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawks, Pileated Woodpeckers and many others! A... Learn More Learn E-bird! When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Connecticut Audubon - Deer Pond Farm Sanctuary What: Learn how to use eBird, the digital platform for documenting bird sightings. eBird has been described as the tool that has "changed birding forever," and now you will be able to participate in building this exciting crowd-sourced database. We will begin by discussing best prac... Learn More Music in the Lawn: The Special Sauce Band When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center What: Special Sauce are five seasoned musicians and friends. Each playing in successful musical projects over the years, they've developed an incredible catalog of Rock, Soul, Blues and Funk. For more information on the band click here. This event is BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything... Learn More Wildflower Macrophotography Workshop When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center What: Join professional scientific photographer, Ellen Woods, and Great Hollow's newest research scientist, Dr. Robert Clark, to learn about Connecticut's native wildflowers and how to capture their beauty with macrophotography. We'll walk Great Hollow's main grounds and the beginni... Learn More Pollinator Walk & Talk When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center What: Join Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, Lynee Bernstein, for a special walk & talk program all about pollinators. Lynne will discuss the causes of population declines in many ecologically and economically important species of pollinators, the vital roles they play in e... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the New Milford Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.