Sunday, February 4th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shakespeare Market at Shakespeare Park. Food, crafts, fun.
Monday, February 5th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Name of Jesus Food Pantry. The food pantry is sponsored by the Connecticut Food Bank, the Stratford Department of Health, and the YMCA. The Food Bank takes place on every other Monday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and they are asking that cars line up on College Street. You are also asked to bring your own reusable bag. There will be 1 bag per household distributed. Please bring identification if a second household is in the car.
CARE ( Citizens Addressing Racial Equity)Wednesday February 7th at 7:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting: Zoom ID https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87370419900 Meeting ID: 873 7041 9900 Meeting Call in Number: 1-929-205-6099. Panel Discussion – David Rich – Housing Collective, Tammy Trojanowski – Community and Senior Services Director. Also: Status of our Public Schools – Heather Borges – Acting Superintendent of Stratford Public Schools.
Super Bowl Pool to benefit our local food banks sponsored by the Stratford Rotary Club. Food Banks are full during the holidays but are in need afterward, and this fundraiser will help keep their shelves stocked. At the same time, it will be a fun experience, and you have a chance to win $$$. Go to: www.stratfordrotarysuperbowlpool.com** **to register. For questions, please contact Pat Patusky at 203-257-2569.
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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.
Your 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 .
Saturday, February 10th, Perry House, 1128 West Broad Street, join us with your little valentine at our annual, “Valentine’s Day Tea Party”! The afternoon will begin with games and then a luncheon including a variety of tea sandwiches, fruit cup, scones, munchkins, teas (and additional beverages) and sweets. There is also a Valentine craft and candy station! Seating is limited, so make sure you register to attend. This event is sponsored in part by Sikorsky Credit Union. Tea will be provided by Open Door Tea. Register to attend the Valentine’s Day Tea at https://www.perryhousestratford.org/valentine
Monday, February 12th at noon, Lovell Room. RUSTIN. In conjunction with _“_Black History Month”, the true story of Bayard Rustin (Coleman Domingo), a gay activist who planned the momentous March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr. PG-13, 108 minutes
Saturday, February 17th Pints for Paws in a Winter Wonderland from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Two Roads Brewing Company. Sponsored by: STARS (Stratford Animal Rescue Society). For just $60.00 per ticket it includes two drink tickets (beer, wine, cocktail or hard seltzer), vegetarian buffet, dessert, pint glass, and a door prize raffle ticket for $100.00 in lotto tickets. Vegan & GF options included.
