To advertise your business or organization in the October member marketplace and get premier placement for your company, contact David Huck at dhuck@waterburychamber.com or call 203-757-0701. Space is limited! $100 per ad (600 pixels wide by 200 pixels high.) | |
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- Friday, September 6, 2024 @ 11 a.m. - Joseph Bette Realtors' 50th Anniversary celebration - 185 Main Street North - Southbury
- Thursday, September 12 @ 2:30 p.m. - Connecticut Distilling (Formerly known as Continuum Distilling/under new ownership/renovations) - 2066 Thomaston Avenue - Waterbury
- Friday, September 13 @ 11 a.m.: - Michaels Jewelers - 775 Main Street South - Southbury
- Tuesday, September 19 @ 11 a.m. - SPYNE Pilates Studio - 77 Main Street North, #204 - Southbury
Come out and help your fellow Chamber members come celebrate their special occasion!
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Saturday, September 7: Brass City Brew & 'Que | |
Palace Theater's 2024-2025 Shows on Sale Sept. 9 | |
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On Monday, September 9th, tickets for all shows and concerts in the Palace Theater’s 2024-2025 20th Anniversary Season will be available to the public. This season marks twenty years since the Palace Theater reopened in 2004, after completing a 30-million-dollar renovation. The award-winning line-up brings the best of Broadway and world-class performers to Waterbury, continuing the Palace’s tradition of offering the highest quality live entertainment in the most elegant setting in Connecticut!
The Palace’s exciting Broadway shows offer something for everyone this season, with the modernized mythology of Hadestown, contemporary stories like Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen, the beloved romantic comedy Mystic Pizza, the story of a musical icon in The Cher Show, and everyone’s favorite wacky family, The Addams Family. The season also brings comedians, concerts, and speakers to Waterbury, including world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa, multi-talented singer-storyteller John O’Hurley (who played Mr. Peterman on Seinfeld), and New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Deepak Chopra and Fiona Davis.
The Palace also serves as the area’s most intimate jazz club and offers a thoughtfully curated collection of smaller presentations designed to entertain, educate, and inspire in the newly reimagined Spotlight Series.
Tickets are on sale beginning September 9th to most shows and may be purchased online at palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St.
Shows are added continuously throughout the season, so patrons are encouraged to check the website often.
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October 10: Waterbury Neighborhood Council Annual Awards Dinner; Honorees include Chamber CEO & President Lynn Ward | |
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The WNC 24th Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at La Bella Vista, 380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury, CT, with cocktail hour (cash bar) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A silent auction and raffles will take place during the evening. We expect over 300 people to attend, including many of our community, business, and municipal leaders and dignitaries.
Our success would be impossible without the participation of donors like you. Please take this opportunity to support the Waterbury Neighborhood Council Awards Dinner.
A donated item from your business for the Silent Auction and/or Raffle will help make this event a great success. We will be recognizing all donors the day of the event.
If you would like to place an advertisement in our book, please see attached pricing, specifications, and submission deadline information.
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Recipients of the 2024 Waterbury Neighborhood Council City Service Awards are:
Bouley Manor Neighborhood Association
Malta House of Care - Waterbury
Francine Nido
Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury, CT
Fireman William Unwin
Lynn Ward
Recipient of the 2024 Waterbury Neighborhood Council Youth Achievement Award is:
Waterbury Youth Services, Inc.
Good Neighbor Awards will also be shared on behalf of our Waterbury neighborhoods
LaBellaVista
380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (cash bar)
Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. -- Michael O’Connor, Master of Ceremonies
5-Course Dinner with wine at the table Silent Auction and Raffles Tickets - $50.00 per person
For Tickets: Contact Your Neighborhood Association
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Email or Call: Deborah Cronin at deborah.cronin@raveis.com or 203-597-7502
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September 27: Family Fun Night at the Naugatuck YMCA | |
The Naugatuck Y will be hosting their September Family Fun Night on 9/27 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Get in the fall spirit by painting pumpkins, bobbing for apples, making your own caramel apple snacks, playing games, and having fun with family and friends! Pre-registration is required. Free for members, $10 per family for community members. Members can register here: https://bit.ly/3z1YCaN or call 203-729-9622. | |
Nominate a Waterbury Region Arts Hero! | |
The Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region, along with CT Office of the Arts, is seeking nominations for the CT Arts Awards.
Our state is brimming with individuals dedicated to the success of the arts! YOU can help identify those special people. Please nominate someone you know as an Arts Hero and/or Emerging Creative.
The Arts Hero Award honors CT residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in our state, whether publicly or behind the scenes.
The Emerging Creative Award highlights early-career creatives who take innovative approaches to their work and have a deep impact on their communities. Nominations deadline: Sept. 13, 2024
Visit Latest News at www.waterburyregionarts.com for details/to nominate.
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Join Our Team!
Are you looking to make a difference in your community by promoting access to the arts, supporting local artists, and enriching cultural experiences? The Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region is seeking individuals who are passionate about creativity and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our region.
The ACC offers part-time, flexible hybrid schedules for freelance contracted employees with organizational, creative and technical skills to assist with membership, marketing and operations. Qualities required: interpersonal skills, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication, and ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks. Technical skills required: working knowledge of Google Docs/Sheet/Slides or equivalent and social media creation.
Please contact ACC Administrator Diane Ploch at dploch@waterburyregionarts.com or call 203-757-0701, Ext. 316.
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American Red Cross: Free Smoke Detectors | |
September 12: American Eagle Financial Credit Union: "Social Security - Enhancing Your Benefits" Seminar | |
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Ready to take the first step towards a secure and stress-free retirement?
Whether you prefer to attend in person or from the comfort of your own home, our FREE Social Security Seminar is the perfect way to get started.
Click the link below to learn more!
aefcu.info/social-security-seminar
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St. Michael Post 1562 - Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary of the USA (C.W.V.) is spearheading the “Target CT for T2T” campaign during the month of September 2024. Target CT for T2T is a grassroots fundraising project to which your donation will be earmarked specifically for any T2T initiative conducted in the state of Connecticut for First Responders and Veterans. In other words, your donation will be used locally in Connecticut rather than going into the general fund for T2T projects. This campaign will kick-off in earnest next month in the “Naugatuck Valley” towns of Derby, Shelton, Ansonia and Seymour, but the campaign is active and already accepting donations online.
Although St. Michael’s Post 1562 & Auxiliary has established this campaign with the T2T Foundation, we are asking individuals, organizations, and businesses like yours to run any type of fundraising event for “Target CT for T2T.” Then make your donation directly to T2T using the “Target CT for T2T” QR code below or using the link: https://dogood.t2t.org/campaign/target-ct-for-t2t-2024/c607677
Making your donation directly to this campaign on the T2T site insures that each individual, organization or business will receive the appropriate tax-deductible recognition by the T2T Foundation. St. Michael’s Post 1562 & Auxiliary will not handle your donation unless you request us to do so.
This is a grassroots campaign, so as the word about “Target CT for T2T” spreads throughout, and beyond the Naugatuck Valley, there will be an unlimited number and ways for which individuals, organizations and businesses across the state of Connecticut can fund raise. A list of suggested ideas can be found on the reverse side of this letter which you might consider. No amount is too little; many individuals donating “a little” will yield a generous contribution to the cause.
In addition to several city officials, many veteran posts, first responders, motorcycle clubs and civic organizations have already responded favorably in support of this undertaking. We hope you will join us to fund raise and make a donation to the “Target CT For T2T” campaign during the month of September.
The Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation has proven its vital support for Veterans, First Responders and their families. More importantly 95.1% of every dollar goes to the T2T mission.
Thank you for your anticipated help to fund raise for the “Target CT for T2T” campaign.
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St. Vincent DePaul: "Take a Chair to Show You Care" Fundraiser; "Out for Art" Sept. 24 at Brass Works Brewing Company | |
St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury is partnering with the Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region to host a “Take A Chair To Show You Care” fundraiser and “Out for Art” at Brass Works Brewing Company. The team is seeking individuals interested in reinventing chairs for the “Take A Chair” fundraiser to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store. Participants are being asked to transform a chair, either from the Thrift Store or self-procured, into a piece of art. All entries are due by September 20. Everyone, from professional artists, crafters, students, teachers or business owners, is invited to participate. Chairs can be obtained from the SVDP Thrift Store at no cost to participants during regular business hours. The Chairs will be on display for the public at an Out for Art Event on Tuesday, September 24th from 5pm – 8pm at Brass Works Brewing Company located at 2066 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury. $10 Event Donation Fee includes one free raffle ticket. The event will consist of the outdoor gallery with live music, cash bar, food for purchase and the raffle/auction. Proceeds will go directly towards services provided by the St. Vincent DePaul Mission Thrift Store.
Visit www.SVDPmission.org for the entry form and ticket information.
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September 30: 17th Annual Jane Doe No More Golf Outing | |
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Tee off for a great cause! This fun networking event for men and women includes 18 holes of golf, cocktails, contests, prizes, raffles and more! All proceeds benefit Jane Doe No More and sponsorships are still available.
Golfers at every skill level are welcome. The tournament takes place on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Western Hills Golf Course, 600 Park Road in Waterbury, CT. Breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00am with a tee off time of 9:00am. Lunch and an Awards Reception will take place at 2:00pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to play golf, enjoy a great day outdoors and meet new people — all while supporting programs that benefit survivors of sexual crimes and provide prevention skills, education and awareness to children and adults in your community.
Registration is required. For details please visit janedoenomore.org, call 203-217-0233, or email donna@janedoenomore.org
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Quilts that Care, Inc. Upcoming Meetings & Fundraiser Oct. 17 | |
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Quilts that Care, Inc. will hold its annual fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Road, Waterbury.
The event will feature emcee Chris Fortier – Morning Host, General Manager of WATR Radio, awards, a quilt raffle and a basket raffle. It will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, beer and soft drinks.
Tickets are $50. For tickets, call 860-782-1043
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Quilts that Care will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3 and 17; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Quilts that Care headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury.
The group will also meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202. Litchfield
Quilts that Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization, makes and donates quilts to cancer patients at 16 Connecticut facilities. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. Non-sewers are welcome. Volunteers to assist with fundraising, grant writing and corporate sponsorships are also welcome. Fabric, sewing notion and monetary donations are also welcome.
The facilities are The Cancer Care Center at Griffin Hospital, Derby; The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, and Saint Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury; Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington; and St Francis Hospital in Hartford. Also, Norwalk Hospital; The Yale/Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven; Bristol Hospital; The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain; Hartford HealthCare at Home, Watertown and Southington; Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, Winsted; AccentCare, Middlebury; Midstate Medical Center, Meriden; University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington and Veteran’s Hospital, Newington.
The Quilts that Care mission is to “wrap cancer patients and their families in comfort and hope, one quilt at a time.”
For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043.
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October 3: Family Sit Down Italian Dinner at La Bella Vista to Benefit The Exchange Club of Waterbury | |
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The Depot Square Inn, located in the Depot Square Mall, is a self-service hotel that offers spacious rooms including a workspace area, and free broadband internet and cable television. It is comprised of five rooms and guests are able to utilize the Depot Inn's common area lounge, which includes a fully functioning kitchen and seating area.
Our Inn is available to the public to utilize and enjoy for just $118 a night. If you have your extended family or friends in town and want them to stay close, recommend the Depot Square Inn! The location is ideal because located under the same roof, you have a restaurant, salons, gift shops, and much more.
Head over to our website (http://www.siemonrealty.com/princeton-center/) to view what else the Siemon Business Park has to offer!”
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National Public Data Breach | |
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National Public Data (NPD) is a US based data broker that performs background checks by collecting information from public sources such as addresses, employment history and criminal records then sells it. NPD experienced a major data breach involving Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and other sensitive information on millions of Americans several weeks ago.
The composition of this breach could enable “bad actors” to steal your identity as they now have your name, address, date of birth, telephone numbers and SSNs!
You should find out if your information was stolen.
Golden Technology Services Inc. offers Cyber Awareness training and testing. Will assist you in reducing your risk while online.
Contact: Justin Golden justin.golden@gtscloud.com
Website: https://gtscloud.com/
Contact: Justin Golden justin.golden@gtscloud.com 1(972)679-738 (m)
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October 3: Exchange Club of Waterbury Dinner Fundraiser at La Bella Vista | |
October 16: Watertown Foundation 99th Annual Meeting Dinner | |
The Watertown Foundation will be holding its 99th Annual Dinner Meeting on October 16, 2024 at the Watertown Golf Club 246 Guernseytown Road Watertown.
Honoring Carolyn’s Place with Guest Speaker John Lynch the Executive Director.
Our mission is to foster charitable giving that benefits a variety of community organizations and scholars in Greater Watertown now and into the future.
HOME | Watertown Foundation
The Watertown Foundation
P.O. Box 117
Watertown
06795
(860)274-2511
Watertown Foundation messages may be left at the Law Office of Slavin, Stauffacher & Scott L.L.C.
wtnfoundationct@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events at the Mattatuck Museum | |
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Mattatuck Museum is excited to announce the opening of “Menagerie” on exhibition by Colombia-born, Miami based artist Federico Uribe on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Opening remarks will be given by Museum Director, Bob Burns, and Chief Curator, Keffie Feldman, at 1 PM. The exhibition will be on display through December 31.
Federico Uribe creates immersive and playful installations by using everyday objects in surprising and engaging ways, by using clever concepts juxtaposed with mundane objects. Inspired by nature, he creates ironic 2D sculptures by turning books into trees, shoes into elephants, bullets into foxes, and so on, creating sculptures out of repurposed objects, like colored shoelaces and pins, electrical wires, ties, and plastic waste.
The Museum is offering reduced admission of $5 for the day. Register online at mattmuseum.org/calendar or by calling (203) 753-0381 x130.
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Mattatuck Museum invites the community to celebrate the end of summer at the Museum with an evening surrounded by friends, music, and plenty of heavy hors d’oeuvres. As summer draws to a close, celebrate the season with an exquisite evening designed to indulge the senses while supporting the museum’s mission. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy premium wine, beer, and liquor tastings as well as sample unique food pairings on Thursday, September 19 between 5:30 and 8 PM.
Tickets are $100 and $125 for Patron Tickets. Patron Tickets will include acknowledgement in the event program. Tickets are available for purchase now at mattmuseum.org/calendar.
For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Johnston, Interim Director of Development, at (203) 753-0381 x110 or jennifer@mattmuseum.org
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Mattatuck Museum announces an international trip to the Imperial Cities, with Museum Director, Bob Burns. Set out on a grand cultural adventure through the Imperial Cities of Central Europe – Prague, Vienna and Budapest- on an eleven day tour from April 2 to April 12, 2025.
Enjoy fourteen included meals and immerse yourself in the culture and history of these iconic cities. Along the way, enjoy traditional entertainment, local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent history.
Highlights of the journey include visits to landmarks such as Prague Castle, Baroque architecture in the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, and Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest. Enjoy a classical music performance, savor local cuisine during a lunch with locals, and experience a Renaissance dinner in Visegrad.
Accommodations throughout the trip promise comfort and luxury. Spend nights at the Grandior Hotel in Prague, the Grand Hotel Wien in Vienna, and the Up Hotel Budapest. Bookings include single, double, and triple options and can be made online with the link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1240540
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