Calendar of Events

Genealogist Greg Thompson presents "Favorite Websites for Genealogy."

Learn about the online genealogy search at this free workshop. 

            Tuesday, November 6, there is an opportunity to attend a presentation at the Milford Senior Center on food and lifestyle techniques to support one’s immune system, as well as review herbal and nutritional supplements that can be used during cold and flu seasons. The discussion, at 1:00 p.m. will be led by fourth year Naturopathic, Student Clinician at University of Bridgeport, Mosstafa Tahiri. The Center is located at 9 Jepson Drive. 203 877-5131 for details.

On Wednesday, November 7, Continuum of Care is hosting a wine and beer tasting at our administrative office, in partnership with Orange Street Liquor Shop. The evening will feature samples of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic ciders that guests can order, hors d’oeuvres from Continuum’s new Grassroots Deli, and live music.

Registration is required by Friday, November 2. Visit www.continuumct.org/tasting to register, donate, or to purchase sponsorship.

Milford Library is pleased to host historian Hamish Lutris for a presentation about America’s veterans on November 7 at 6:30pm.  From the French and Indian War to Afghanistan and Iraq, American men and women have placed themselves in harm’s way under the American flag. Soldiers serving in the wars of the United States have also often been civilian volunteers who left farms and factories to fight under conditions challenging to the very core of their humanity. How to honor that sacrifice has been a question for our country since its inception. This presentation will discuss the ways veterans have been recognized for their service, and how that recognition has changed over time. It will range widely, from creating our first veterans’ organization, the Cincinnati, to observing holidays like Memorial Day, sponsoring the creation of national cemeteries, and passing the GI Bill, among others.  

Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History and Political Science at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. He has worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites, leading hiking and historical programs. He has also lectured extensively in the United States, Europe, and Canada, presenting programs on wide-ranging historical topics, including Native American history, the Civil War, Scientific History, Social and cultural history, World War I, World War II, and the American West.

            Living with more vitality tips are available during a discussion at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Thursday, November 8.  The program, led by SCSU Nursing Students,  will be available 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,  The following topics presented will be Health Exercises, Foods to enhance Brain Health, Chair Exercises and Bingo with Health Topics.  Hearing screenings will also be available.  Sign up for your 15-minute hearing appointment at the Center’s front desk. 203 877-5131 for additional information.

Milford Public Library is presenting a program on digital security. Hacking effected nearly half of all Americans last year and cost businesses nearly half a billion dollars. Learn what you can do to better protect your online accounts, devices, and privacy. We will discuss types of threats, encryption schemes, strong and unique passwords, two-factor authentication, Tor/VPNs, and more. If you’re looking for methods to better secure your online presence and devices, and for ways to better protect your privacy in digital environments this is the program for you! Come down on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm. Milford Public Library is located at 57 New Haven Ave. in Milford, CT. To contact the Library, call 203-783-3290 or visit milfordlibrary.org.

The Milford Public Library is partnering with Keller Williams Realty in offering a Homebuyer’s Seminar on Saturday November 10 from 10:30  am -12 pm. 

 If you are thinking of retiring or relocating, maybe downsizing could be the right next move for you, and SAVE you money! Join us to speak with professionals who are going to share their expertise to help ease the transition and simplify the tasks you’ll need to do.

If you are an empty nester or are thinking of relocating or retiring, then this FREE event is for you. The program is free and open to all.

Climate Change Impacts and Milford: What the Future Holds in Store 

  at Milford Library  

                                                   November 10 at 2 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

This panel will explore current and predicted climate change impacts for Connecticut and Long Island Sound over the next 100 years, information and tools that are available and adaptation strategies to improve our resilience. Storms Irene and Sandy showed just how vulnerable Connecticut is to damage from intense storm events. The impacts of climate change on Milford is likely to result in more intense rainfall events, higher air and water temperatures, more vulnerable beaches and dunes, health related impacts and increases to the lands and infrastructure that could be inundated by rising sea levels and riverine flooding. These events challenge communities to come up with adaptation strategies to deal with impacts from climate change and many communities are working to address this challenge.

Juliana Barrett, Ph.D., is with the University of Connecticut Sea Grant College Program and the Department of Extension. Her work focuses on climate change adaptation and coastal habitat management working with Connecticut’s municipalities, NGO’s and state and federal partners. Prior to coming to Sea Grant in 2006 she worked as a consultant and for The Nature Conservancy as the Director of the Connecticut River Tidelands Last Great Places Program. 

Emmeline Harrigan is a certified Planner and Floodplain Manager and currently serves as the Assistant Planning Director in Fairfield, CT. She has a Master”s degree in Urban Planning from UCLA and is the current chair of the CT Association of Flood managers. She previously served as Milford’s Assistant city Planner and assisted in disaster recovery and residency planning after both storms Sandy and Irene.

This event is being hosted by the Environmental Concerns Coalition and Milford Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

• November ’s Second Saturday Music Seisiúm

  Born and raised in the Bronx, John Nolan’s first introduction to Irish music was listening to his father play a Baldoni D/C#button accordion. He learned the fundamentals of the B/C box from John Glynn, learned the music from Martin Mulvihill and learned to play from Billy McComiskey.

Join us for this pre-holiday bazaar fundraiser to help support education and conservation efforts of The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point.

Items for sale from local vendors will include photos and children’s books by Tammy Dicenso, beautiful watercolors from Bivenne’s Brushstrokes (10% of sales will be donated to the Center), Frank Gallo’s Birding in Connecticut, honey and beeswax candles from Ralph Harrison Beekeeper, gifts for birders from The Fat Robin, cookies from Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies, and fiber art, textiles, pottery and art from Ashly Ann’s Hands. There will also be a used book table filled with bird and nature selections plus our very own “volunteer made” decorative Osprey platforms for sale! Children are welcome to see the Center’s live reptiles.

In addition to the bazaar, there will be a children’s craft-making area ($3.00 admission per child to cover the cost of the craft supplies; pre-registration required). To register, call 203-878-7440 ext. 502. or go to: http://www.ctaudubon.org/birdsbazaar2018

Items for sale will include photos and children’s books by Tammy Dicenso, watercolors from Bivenne’s Brushstrokes, Frank Gallo’s Birding in Connecticut book, honey and beeswax candles from Ralph Harrison Beekeeper, gifts for birders from The Fat Robin, cookies from Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies, and fiber art, textiles, pottery and art from Ashly Ann’s Hands.

Meet author Michael C. Dooling, author of The History of Charles Island and Milford Lost and Found. Peruse the used book table filled with bird and nature selections, and our very own “volunteer made” decorative Osprey platforms for sale. Children are invited to meet up close with some of the Center’s live reptiles.

                        KINDNESS ROCKS!  Visit the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Tuesday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. and discover how to have fun and enjoy inspirational activity, sponsored by Seabury CareNow. Here is an opportunity to learn how this National phenomenon of painting rocks with inspiring messages and leaving them or giving them to others can be fun.  Seabury will provide the paint.  Bring your own rocks or we will bring some extras. 203 877-5131 for additional information.

Health Care Reform-Still Here!

Milford Public Library

Tuesday November 13 at 4 pm

The Milford Public Library will host a workshop on the Affordable Care Health Insurance Plans for 2019 on Tuesday November 13 at 4 pm.

Starting on Nov. 1 through December 15, you can purchase insurance on Access Health CT. Trish Pearson is an experienced insurance provider who can find you the best policy, price and service. She will discuss the various plans that are available as well as the subsidies.

The Exchange is the marketplace for finding and enrolling in healthcare coverage. Trish Pearson works with many of the leading insurance companies. She is able to find you the best plan on the marketplace.  If you wish to change plans or have questions, then come to this valuable workshop.    The session is free and open to all.