Below are tentatively schedule events. Be sure to visit again soon to see new events as they are posted.

April

NEW PARENTS: PLEASE watch our local newspapers! We are planning to take a photograph of all the babies born in New Milford during our Tri-Centennial year!

May

24     Dedication of our Tri-Centennial Time Capsule. Watch our local newspapers for information.

On-Going

• Letterboxing, although the prizes have been awarded and the original books have been sent to the Historical Society, the letterboxes have been cleaned up and are ready for more visitors! It's not to late to earn your collectible letterboxing coin -- visit the Letterboxing page for more information.

PAST EVENTS:

January 2007

• The kick-off of our Tricentennial Year was held on Sun., Jan. 28. A Multi-denominational Service was held at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church. A reception followed -- READ ALL ABOUT IT!

March

The play "Sarah Noble Remembers", originally written by Joy Gaiser for Sarah Noble's birthday, was performed by the students of Sarah Noble Intermediate School on March 20th and March 22nd.

April

Fri. 13     Birthday Party was held at Hill & Plain School.

Sun. 22     "300 Years of New England Dessert", featured a selection of over 25 historical area desserts from the past three hundred years. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this delicious event possible.

May

• The first series of Letterboxing clues were officially released on Mothers Day Weekend!

Tues. 1     Law Day was held at New Milford High School. Lawyers and law enforcement past and present.

Sun. 6     New Milford Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Meeting, was held at the Silo.

Sat. 19     Bird Watching Walk at Sullivan Farm, was led by Mrs. Nichols.

Sat. 19     Concert at St. Francis Xavier Church was presented featuring Fr. Vit Fiala, the spectacular former cellist with the award winning National Theatre in Brno, Czechoslovakia; Fr. Tom Washburn singing selections of sacred music and the Village Ringers bell choir.

Sun. 27     Heritage Games Day at Sullivan Farm was hosted by the Youth Agency.

Mon. 28     Memorial Day Service & Parade sponsored by the VFW

June

Sat. 2     Relay For Life at Canterbury School, contact that American Cancer Society for details

Sat. 2     A second Neufeld Book Signing was held at Gregory James Gallery on the green

Sun. 3     Reservoir Park Trail officially opened.

Sat. 9     Connecticut Museum Open House Day, New Milford Historic Society Tricentennial Exhibit. Walking tours of the village green courtesy of the Historical Society.

Sat. 9     Teddy Bear Festival and Craft Show on the green, sponsored by the Women's Club

Sat. 9     Bear Showalter Memorial Softball Tournament

June 9 & 10     Quilt Show @ Sarah Noble

Sat. 16    Lover's Leap State Park Dedication Ceremony

16-17     New Milford Outdoor Art Festival on the green, sponsored by the New Milford Historic Society

TRI-CENTENNIAL WEEKEND EVENTS:

June 28-30     Lions Club Carnival all weekend on Youngs Field Road


Fri., June 29

6:00-7:30 p.m.     Stories From The Past -- Members of the community are invited to Sullivan Farm to listen to readings of stories of everyday life in New Milford and the surrounding area. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy a peaceful evening of storytelling at the farm. Space is Limited, call to register.


Sat., June 30

12-1:00 p.m.     Hunt Hill Farm is sponsoring a Free Family Concert featuring a sneak peek at the Winona Steam Calliope (weather permitting). Contact 860-355-0300 for more information and to reserve your seat.

4:30 p.m.     Gaylordsville Salutes New Milford's 300th Anniversary - Time Capsule Opening at Charlie Jones' Park followed by a Community Picnic at Williamson Park. Free hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream & drinks. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes and enjoy the music of Back Porch Rockers Cajun Dance Band.

Sunset     Civil War Encampment On the evening of June 30th members of a Civil War reenactment group the 79th New York Company B will be encamped near the village green by the Lincoln monument.

7:30 p.m.     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, sponsored by Commission on the Arts - Sonny Caroll

Sat. 30     Fireworks, tentatively scheduled -- check local newspapers for more information!

Sun., July 1st     New Milford 300 Celebration Parade -- "A Time To Remember" Step off at 2:00 p.m., Wellsville Avenue to Young's Field. Check the Parade page for more details. Followed by awards and festivities on Young's Field.


MORE JULY EVENTS:

Sat. & Sun. 7-8     Revolutionary War Encampment The 6th Connecticut Regiment of Light Infantry will stage a Revolutionary War Encampment on the New Milford Green on the weekend of July 7 & 8. The Regiment is historically correct from the Revolutionary War era based out of New Haven CT, complete with men-at-arms, camp followers, musick and colours and regimental surgeon. The encampment will be at the northern end of the green near the Lincoln memorial and museum, open to the publick from 10 am to approx 5-6 pm with skirmishes and black powder performances on Saturday and Sunday approximately 2 p.m. We are also planning on having members of the Delancy Brigade (a Loyalist unit) near the Library.

Sat. 7     Tri-Centennial Hiking Trail dedication ceremony and family hike at 10:00 a.m. Shuttle buses available—check the newspaper for details.

12, 13, 14, 15     Friends of New Milford Library Book Sale at New Milford High School -- a must for bibliophiles and a great family social occasion too! Stop by for the best bargains on book of all kinds.

Sun. 15     The New Milford Commission on the Arts presents The Middletown Symphonic Band, free concert, 4:00 p.m. at the bandstand.

27-28     Village Fair Days including Tri-Centennial souvenirs, letterboxing demo, and more

August

Sat. 4     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts. All concerts are FREE and start at approx. 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight's conert - Roger Young's Housatonic River Dixieland Jazz Band

Sat. 11     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts. All concerts are FREE and start at approx. 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight's conert - Easton Banjos

Sat. 18     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts. All concerts are FREE and start at approx. 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight's conert - MacTalla M'Or

Sat. 25     A Day of Memories: All Day Scrapbooking Event: In Honor of New Milford's Tri-centennial, preserve your own history! Join us for A Day of Memories: AN ALL DAY SCRAPBOOKING EVENT!Also featuring Digital Demos & Custom Framing. BEGINNERS WELCOME!
    Saturday, August 25 from 10am to 5pm at the Maxx, Railroad St. New Milford. Pre-Registration: $15; Pay at the Door: $25. Includes lunch, refreshments, door prizes, and MORE! Demos on new products and album making techniques. Turn your memories into a beautiful printed photobook with Creative Memories' easy to use software.we'll show you how! PS.the software download is FREE! Preserve your most cherished memories with Custom Framing by Creative Memories. Bring a piece to frame and we will help you create a treasure for your home or even a special gift! Local Creative Memories Consultants, Michelle Nahom and Nannette Pelletier will be available to help! Visit their displays, purchase supplies, book a party or just get some new ideas! Enjoy the Maxx's spacious, air conditioned Atmosphere! (The Maxx is an easy to unload and load location)
      Individual and Group Reservations Accepted While Space Lasts. Call the Youth Agency at 354-0047 to Pre-register. Brought to you by The New Milford Youth Agency and The Tri-Centennial Committee with special thanks to New Milford's Creative Memories Representatives for their generosity and time!

Sat. 25     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts. All concerts are FREE and start at approx. 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight's conert - Woods Tea Company. Sponsored by MEDInstill Technologies, Inc.

Sat. 25     St. Francis Xavier Church Tri-Centennial Concert Series: Join us for an evening of contemporary Christian music in the church. An evening of praise and worship beginning 7:30 p.m.
      Join us for the second concert of our Tri-Centennial Concert Series. Contemporary Christian Music Group, Lazarus, will offer an "Evening of Praise and Worship." Come and raise your spirits with this evening of inspiring music. Lazarus was begun in Manchester, New Hampshire by group leader Frank Howard. They have recorded several CDs of contemporary Christian Music. There is no charge for this event. A free will offering will be taken up.

• New Milford Library Reading Contest Culminating Event

September

Sat. 1     Edwin Kinkade Concert on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts. All concerts are FREE and start at approx. 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight's conert - Mad Hatter's Barber Shop Singers

Sat. 8     Underground Railroad Walking Tour, sponsored by AACAA leaves from New Milford High School promptly @ 8:00 a.m. -- ALL ARE WELCOME!

Tu. 11     9-11 Memorial Service, 8:30 a.m. at Patriots Way

Sat. 22     Washington Oak Tree Monument, noon in Gaylordsville. The CTDAR and Roger Sherman Chapter DAR will host a Washington Oak Tree Monument and tree dedication Saturday, September 22nd in Gaylordsville at noon. The event will include a Revolutionary War encampment/re-enactment, refreshments, with a special presentation of the 2nd Reg. Light Dragoons on horse back. These events will take place on the Gaylordsville Firemen's Parade Grounds. The dedication will be on site at the interesection of Gaylord and Newton Rd. Contact Roger Sherman Chaper DAR for more information.

Sun. 23     Field of Flags, sponsored by Gaylordsville United Methodist Church. Opening Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Reading of names - daily at noon from Sunday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 21. This is a travelling memorial, originally dedicated on October 23, 2005 at the Somers Congregational Church. The memorial honors U.S. Military who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. Each flag represents not simply one casualty, but the family and friends who have been touched by that life now gone. They represent our respectfor those who have served and are currently serving in the military, and our hope ofr peace. A membory board listing each name is displayed at the edge of the field. At the opening ceremony, we will read the anmes of the fallen from Connecticut. Each day following, at noon, we will read the names alphabeticaly by state and honor them with a ringing of the bell. Please join us in this memorial by stopping by. Please pray for the safety of all of our troops and for their families.


October

Sat. 6     NM300 Harvest Moon Dance -- What a beautiful night we had! Congratulations to Katy Francis on this excellent event.  It was held on Saturday, October 6, 2007: Cocktails from 6-7 pm, Dinner @ 7 pm, Dancing 7-11 pm   Sorry you missed all the great food, music, and friendship.

    PLEASE watch our local newspapers for upcoming events! -- We're not done celebrating and plans are underway for additional lectures, discussions, and parties! Come to a Commission meeting and be part of the fun!

Sat. 13     Pumpkin Festival on the Green, sponsored by the Women's Club. LETTERBOXING PRIZE DRAWING to be held at 2:30 p.m.

Sun. 21     Field of Flags, sponsored by Gaylordsville United Methodist Church. Closing Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Reading of names - daily at noon from Sunday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 21. This is a travelling memorial, originally dedicated on October 23, 2005 at the Somers Congregational Church. The memorial honors U.S. Military who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. Each flag represents not simply one casualty, but the family and friends who have been touched by that life now gone. They represent our respectfor those who have served and are currently serving in the military, and our hope ofr peace. A membory board listing each name is displayed at the edge of the field. At the opening ceremony, we will read the anmes of the fallen from Connecticut. Each day following, at noon, we will read the names alphabeticaly by state and honor them with a ringing of the bell. Please join us in this memorial by stopping by. Please pray for the safety of all of our troops and for their families.

Sat. 27     Rededication of the Roger Sherman bronze tablet at Town Hall, sponsored by Roger Sherman Chaper DAR - watch for details

Sat. 27     Halloween Parade on the Green - watch for details

• Old Timers Day - watch for details

November

11     Veterans Day Remembrance with local scouts

24     Lighting of the trees on the green sponsored by the Methodist Men's Club

December

Sat. 1     The Roger Sherman Chapter DAR will host a special tribute to salute NM Tri-centennal with a Colonial Holiday Luncheon and Dance at Candlewood Valley Country Club at 1:00 pm. Contact Roger Sherman Chaper DAR for more information.

Sun. 16     Liddy Adams of Prudential Adams will sponsor her annual Hayride on the Green -- hayrides around the green in 2 horse drawn wagons, Santa is on the bandstand, and hot chocolate. There is no charge for the event. Please email liddyadams@prudentialadams.com for more information.

Mon. 17     Carol Singing on the Green, sponsored by Commission on the Arts

• Tri-Centennial Year Culmination Event -- plans are underway for an exciting end to our Tri-Centennial Year. Be part of the fun -- Commission meetings are the 4th Wed. of every month at the Congregational Church.

ON-GOING EVENTS:

• Sullivan Farm Route 202 -- Farm tours available May through October. Contact the Youth Agency to schedule a time for your group to visit the farm. Tour the barns, see the machinery.

• The M. Joseph Lillis Historical Lecture Series featured local history experts speaking on a variety of topics. Additional lectures will be scheduled throughout the year -- watch for more information. Special thanks to our previous lecturers Charlie Barlow, Ron Lathrop, Robin Stack, Pam Edwards, Gary Smolen, Susan Murphy, and Barrie Kavash.

• Letterboxing, now that the “dog days” of summer are over, there’s no better time to start our Tri-Centennial Letterboxing Series! It's not to late to earn your collectible letterboxing coin and enter our prize raffle! Visit the Letterboxing page for more information.