Calendar of Events

Engine 260 will host the 46th Annual Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster. 10 AM – 5 PM at Eisenhower Park located off Route 121 (North Street).

Activities include a motorcade of more than 50 fire apparatus that will travel from the Liberty Rock Shopping Plaza, 589 Bridgeport Avenue, to Meadowside Road, thru Milford Center onto North Street, ending at Eisenhower Park. The motorcade will begin at 9:00 am and arrive at approximately 9:45 am at the park. 

Children can be a “Firefighter for the Day” – put on a helmet and handle a real fire hose! An interactive Fire Prevention trailer from the West haven Fire Department will be on site and firefighters will teach children about smoke alarms and how to get out of a smoke filled home.

Fire Apparatus & Firefighter Teams will be competing against each other showing off their skills and battling for the first place trophy in 8 different competitions. Come join us at our family oriented event, at the longest standing annual event in the City of Milford!

Admission to the general public is Free.

Proceeds from our refreshment area will be donated to the Milford Recreation Department program for Children with Special Needs – “Camp Happiness”.

This year’s feature truck that will lead the parade is 1925 American LaFrance Owned & Operated by West Ridge Volunteer Fire Association North Haven, CT

For further information visit our website at www.Engine260.org or call us at

(203) 874-2605.                  

 Learn about the basics of making electronics with Arduina.  Learn how to combine sensors and buttons to control lights, motors, and other actuators.  No experience needed!  This program is designed for age 12 - adult.

Register at milfordbrainstation@gmail.com or call 203.783.3292 

Join the Walnut Beach Arts and Business Association for the "Second Saturday" Dancing Under the Stars community event.

Dance instuction TBD followed by open dance with DJ Neb.

https://www.facebook.com/walnutbeachartsandbusiness/ 

4th Annual Superhero 5K & Family FunDay
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
9am-12pm (onsite registration opens 8am)
Woodruff Family YMCA, Milford, CT

Family-friendly fun for heroes of all ages!
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REGISTER HERE!

NEW THIS YEAR … The 5K course is chip-timed!

Obstacle Course, Bounce Houses, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Costume Parade & Contest, Chip Timing & Results, Raffles/Silent Auction, SUPERHEROES: Firefighters, Police Officers, Comic Book Heroes & MUCH MORE!

AWARDS:
Awards for overall 5K top male and female, and in the following categories to top three male and female: Stroller division, 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75 and older

ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird (register by 8/28):
$20 per person (ADULT 18 and over)
$10 per person (CHILD 17 and younger)

General (after 8/28 & Day Of)
$25 per person (ADULT 18 and over)
$15 per person (CHILD 17 and younger)

Children 4 & under are FREE

First 100 participants registered receive a complimentary runner bag and tshirt!

MPC and the Woodruff Family YMCA would like to thank this year’s sponsors and supporters!

Alternate Universe

COMMUNITY HERO: Subway World HQ

SUPERHEROES: Bert’s Deli and Center Rehab & Sports Therapy

SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:
ShopRite of Milford     |     Walnut Beach Creamery     |     Hilton Garden Inn of Milford     |     Trader Joe’s     |     Hawley Lane Shoes     |     Bin 100     |     Hair by Camille     |     Jordan’s Furniture     |     Silver Sands Pizza | Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball | PEZ Candy | SportsCenter of Connecticut | 

Interested in being a Sponsor? Contact us at info@milfordprevention.org 

  Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent with songs of Rabindranath and Hindustani Classical Music.   Harmonium, cymbals and table accompany the vocalists.  

All are welcome. 

               Super Bingo will take place at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Monday, September 11 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  203 877-5131

Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., is hosting a free genealogy workshop on Monday, September 11 at 1pm. Richard Platt, former Milford Town Historian, will be leading the discussion, with lots of instruction for the beginning genealogist. All are welcome.

Discuss one of the best values on the Internet, Amazon Prime at Milford Public Library. Benefits of Amazon Prime include FREE Two-Day Shipping for eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video, unlimited photo storage through Prime Photos, and the ability to borrow books from the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. These are just a few of over 20 value added ways to make the most of Prime. Prime has got you covered whether you want Audible Channels ($60/yr value), video games through Twitch ($60/yr value), or anything in between! Come down on Tuesday, September 12 at 11:00am and join the discussion. The Milford Public Library is located at 57 New Haven Ave. in Milford, CT. To contact the Library, please call 203-783-3290, or visit milfordlibrary.org.

               Tuesday, September 12 at 1:00 p.m. Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center with Mary-Beth Kaeser, founder will be presenting four different rescued birds and their individual stories as well as the characteristics and behaviors of each species. The birds will be a mix of hawks, falcons and owls. 203 877-5131

Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. in Milford,  will present a free educational seminar on Tuesday September 12 at 7 PM on Medicare. Trish Pearson, an independent agent, will review the various parts of Medicare: A,B,C, and D and provide step by step guidance on the enrollment process.

            Whether you are new to Medicare or a current enrollee, there will be information that is relevant to your situation. The presentation will include an update on changes mandated by CMS and a look at how potential changes in the Affordable Care Act could impact Medicare recipients. 

            She will also provide some key points to consider when choosing a senior health insurance plan. This is the time to change plans, review current benefits. Open enrollment is:

October 15 – December 7. If you are turning 65 in 2017, now is the time to learn about your options and the enrollment process.

            Trish Pearson is the principal at Trish Pearson Insurance Services, LLC and has been working with seniors helping them with their insurance needs for 15 years. She is licensed and works with all major insurance carriers.