Saturday, January 20th, Winter Sowing Workshop at the Stratford Historical Society Garden Club from 1-3:30 p.m. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Members $8, Non-members $10 Light refreshments and all materials are included. Not only do you go home with your own Winter Sowing planter, but one participant will win a door prize of a “meadow mix” of flower seeds, including seven different species of ecotypes: black-eyed Susan, foxglove beardtongue, broadleaf mountain mint, NY ironweed, showy goldenrod, yarrow, and New England aster. (A $30.00 value!) Participants will also be entered into a drawing for a rain barrel. To register for the Winter Sowing Workshop go to:https://stratfordhistorical.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stratfordhistorical/event.jsp?event=15524
Saturday, January 20th, 6:15 p.m. at Erin’s Gym at Sterling House Community Center. Sterling House’s Premiere Soccer Club/Sterling Advanced Futbol Club. High School Players Wanted! Bring your soccer skills to the next level and elevate your game for the next High School season. Looking for players to join our SAFC HS team for winter training and a spring season.
Sunday, January 21, 2 p.m., Sunday Afternoon Talks “EQUITY IS JUSTICE: PUBLIC HEALTH, POLICY and HUMAN RIGHTS“ by Kelly Vaughan, founder and CEO of Global Girls Worldwide Women, Host: Charlie Lautier
Monday, January 22nd from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Stratford Library Board Room, TEEN ANIME CLUB. Enjoy watching the latest Anime with friends while eating Japanese snacks! No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Tuesday, January 23rd, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Flu Clinic Stratford Health Department, 468 Birdseye Street. Appointments not needed.
Thursday, January 25th from 1-6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive at the Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post on 100 Veterans Boulevard.
Saturday, January 27th at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 4 p.m. at the Stratford Library uCreate Space. VIRTUAL REALITY DROP-IN DAY MORNING & AFTERNOON DROP-IN SESSIONS. Pop by the uCreate Space to try one of uCreate’s Meta Quest 2 VR headsets! Immerse yourself in the virtual world, or try popular VR games like Beat Saber. For ages 10 and up; anyone 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. *The headsets are available on a first come, first served basis. Made possible by Stratford Rotary.
Saturday, January 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Stratford Library Reference Department and its Knit Wits program present it’s first-ever Yarn Swap. Crafters are invited to bring their unwanted yarn to the event. Tables will be available to set-up and display yarns, and crafters can also bring knitting accessories (books, needles, project bags), which need to be in good and clean condition. Attendees are also encouraged to stay and knit. Light refreshments will be available. Due to limited space, registration is required by calling the Stratford Library at 203.385.4164 or online at: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/11364456
Saturday, February 10th at 6 p.m. “Boogie At The Brewery”, A Funky Fundraising Party on SUPERBOWL WEEKEND sponsored by Sterling House Community Center. Dress in your best football themed outfit! Enjoy local food, beers, wine, and cocktails from Two Roads Brewing and Arena Rock from The Band Central! Featuring covers of Journey, Led Zeppelin, Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Grand Funk, The Clash, Peter Frampton, Guns And Roses, Rolling Stones, and more! All of this, and you will be making an impact on your community! Proceeds go to SHCC’s equitable programming. You are invited to ‘show up, get down and do good’ (Band Central’s Mantra!) and support equitable access to great programs at SHCC in 2024 and beyond. Tickets include one complimentary beverage, tailgate-inspired food throughout the evening and are on sale now on the SHCC website at https://www.sterlinghousecc.org/boogie.
