Friday, Sept. 19
Movie night — Monthly Family Movie Nights are beginning. The United Church of Christ in Devon announces that on the third Friday of each month at 6 p.m. they will host a movie. Each month a different full-length feature film will be shown. The movies are current and family friendly. This month’s feature film on Friday, Sept. 19 is Heaven is for Real. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is 6 to 7 p.m. and includes a hot dog, chips, dessert, beverage and unlimited fresh popped popcorn. Dinner is $6, ages 3-5 $3, under 3 is free. The movie follows and is free.
September 19 and 20
Irish Festival — The ninth annual Milford Irish Festival will be Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 in downtown Milford. Saturday will be the full festival with Irish music, dancing, culture, food and drink, plus Irish wares for sale. Admission is $5 Friday and $12 Saturday. A two-day pass is $15. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. The festival takes place at the Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion, behind the Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Avenue.
Sept. 19 to 21
St. Mary’s Carnival — St. Mary’s Carnival at 72 Gulf Street will take place Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21: Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 11 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. There will be food, baked goods, 50/50 raffles, live music, car raffle and more. Writsbands for rides are $25 per day. Carnival sponsorships are also available. Call Laura Dzialo at 203-877-2886.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Golf tournament — The first Jonathan Law Girls Basketball Golf Tournament will take place Sept. 20 at Orange Hills Country Club. There will be fun, golf and BBQ to support the Jonathan Law Girls Basketball team. Check in is at 11:30 a.m.. with a 1 p.m. start. The cost is $500 per foursome. For registration and more information visit jonathanlawgirlsbasketball.weebly.com or contact Dan Young at dyoung@milforded.org or 203-305-8694. You can also follow on Twitter at LawBball.
Free 375th concert — The Milford Arts Council celebrates Milford’s 375th with a free concert on the Green with Tuxedo Junction Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner and listen to the 18 piece band. For information visit milfordarts.org.
Uganda run — A run/walk is set for Sept. 20 at Foran High School to raise money for clean water in Africa. There will also be a half-mile kids’ fun run, and each participants gets a small prize. Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. A Kids Fun Run will start at 8:30, and the main race/walk will start at 9 a.m. The route runs through the Morningside area, along the shoreline. Pre-registration is $25; $15 for youths age 18 and under, and $5 for the fun run. Those who pre-register will get a T-shirt with sponsors’ names listed. To pre-register, go to hitekracing.com, click on ‘entry forms’ and scroll down to ‘Running Water for Africa.’ Day-of-event registration is $28 for adults; $20 for ages 18 and under and $5 for the fun run.
Band conference — The Jonathan Law High School band will host a musical arts conference Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Jonathan Law High School football field, 20 Lansdale Avenue. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10, students and seniors $7. Local high school marching bands will compete at the conference. There will be food and raffles.
Sunday, Sept. 21
YMCA Fun Run — Join the Milford Prevention Council and The Woodruff Family YMCA’s Superhero 5k Fun Run and Family Day at 631 Orange Avenue in Milford on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate in a 5K race and a 1K obstacle course that will challenge all kids, aged 17 and under. There will be food trucks, local businesses, face painting, a DJ, costume parade and contest, real life Superheroes and more. For more information check out: milfordprevention.org/events/superhero-5k-family-fun-day/.
Masons breakfast — The Milford Masonic Family will present a breakfast Sunday, Sept 21, at the Masonic Hall, 59 Broad Street in Milford from 8 to 10:30 a.m. For a donation of $8, select either fried or scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes or French toast, and bacon or sausage. There will also be potatoes, toast, orange juice, and coffee or tea. Special prices for families with young children. For further information call Bob Sherrick at 203-877-4977.
September 22
Flotilla Golf Classic — Flotilla 73 Inc. “Guardians of the Gulf” will hold a golf classic Sept. 22 at Grassy Hill Country Club, 44 Clark Lane, Orange. Registration is at noon; shotgun start is 1 p.m., and cost is $145. For information call Paul Pronovost 860-484-9327 or Bob Gesullo 203-543-8831.
Friday, Sept. 26
Coffeehouse — The Milford Arts Council Performance Coffeehouse will present Sheri Miller on Friday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Milford Fine Arts Council members and $20 for non-members. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Snacks, beer and wine will be available for a nominal charge. The coffee is free. For tickets, call 203-878-6647. Reservations are highly recommended, as Coffeehouse events sell out quickly.
Saturday, September 27
Harvest fair — Woodmont United Church of Christ, 1000 New Haven Avenue, will have its Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. There will be area artisans and crafters (10 x 10 spaces are available for $30.) To request space or for information, contact Debi at 203- 878-3885 or woodmontucc@optimum.net.
Tag, bake sale — The public is invited to the Saint Ann Parish Tag & Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the parish grounds, 499 Naugatuck Avenue. Tag sale inventory includes treasures from the kitchen, treasures from the attic and treasures from the garage. Baked items too. For information or directions to this rain or shine event call 203-874-0634.
Historical church tour — There will be a tour and talk on the history of the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 34 West Main St., on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. sponsored by the church’s 375th Anniversary Committee. The town and the church were founded simultaneously in 1639. The tour is free and open to the public. For more information contact Ardienne Damicis at 203-877-1851.
Meet the artist — Gilded Lily Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m., meet watercolor artist Diana Shore demonstrating some of her techniques. Wine and refreshments. Free and open to the public at 101 River Street. For information call 203-878-7007 or gildedlily1@prodigy.net.
Oktoberfest — The Devon Rotary Club will hold its 26th Annual Milford Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field behind the Milford Public Library. German foods, including schnitzel, bratwurst and potato pancakes, alongside American cuisine prepared by local vendors including Joey C’s, Brats on a Bun, Fire Dog and the Spud Truck. More than 15 specialty Oktoberfest and related brews, on tap.
Saturday, October 4
Pumpkins on the Pier — The Boys & Girls Club Pumpkin on the Pier will take place Oct. 4 at Walnut Beach, 113 East Broadway, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and a free shuttle service will run from Jonathan Law High School. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 5.
Thursday, October 9
Hospital tea party — The Milford Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Scholarship Tea on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Milford Yacht Club. Tickets are $25 and include coffee, tea and an assortment of tea sandwiches and desserts. For tickets or additional information, call Grayce at 203-878-7613.
Sunday, October 26
Mohegan Sun — Congregation Sinai will run a Casino Trip to Mohegan Sun Sunday, Oct. 26, leaving 9 a.m. from 1000 New Haven Avenue, Milford and leaving the casino at 4 p.m. Cost $35. RSVP 203-301-0558.
Saturday, November 22
Christmas Bazaar — Christ the Redeemer Church Ladies Guild, 325 Oronoque Road, is seeking vendors for its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendor tables are available for $30. For further information, call Mary Ellen, 203-874-6369.