CT State Community College Middlesex

The 2026 Central Connecticut Nonprofit Candidate Forum is an in-person event that brings together nonprofit leaders, community members, and candidates running for office for a discussion about the needs of the community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofit organizations, meet local candidates, and learn more about how public policy and funding decisions impact families and services across our communities. The forum will also highlight the important role nonprofits play in strengthening the safety net for residents throughout Middlesex County and beyond.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at CT State Community College Middlesex (Chapman Hall) in Middletown, with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the program running from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Registration is requested in advance.

Local Event: Nonprofit Candidate Forum

Middlesex County

Middletown

Connecticut

Nonprofit Candidate Forum

The 2026 Central Connecticut Nonprofit Candidate Forum is an in-person event that brings together nonprofit leaders, community...

The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill

In October 2023, Middlesex United Way hosted its inaugural President’s Ball, a night of elegance and impact. As our largest annual fundraiser, this signature event brings together community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters for an unforgettable evening—raising critical funds to help meet the growing needs of our community.This year's theme is the Roaring Twenties and we've got a few surprises in store for attendees! Tickets will go on sale in late July. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click the link below to view our sponsor levels.

Local Event: 4th Annual Middlesex United Way President's Ball

4th Annual Middlesex United Way President's Ball

In October 2023, Middlesex United Way hosted its inaugural President’s Ball, a night of elegance and impact. As our largest...

William Hall

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Rich Kirby

Durham-Middlefield

East Hampton-Portland

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Hartford County

Rocky Hill

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wallingford

Newington

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The Haddams-Killingworth

Glastonbury

Middletown House Concert Series

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages, concert halls, dance floors, and living rooms all over North America and beyond. With his brother Noah VanNorstrand, Andrew has and recorded with the popular dance band Great Bear and is now often on the road with progressive folk/roots quartet The Faux Paws. From the Rust Belt to the Blue Ridge, cold spring in New England to a summer’s night in Charlottesville, his original songs seek out beauty in the search and struggle for understanding. Andrew blends traditional folk, old-time, country, and Western swing with a deep appreciation of indie-roots-Americana and artists like Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Gillian Welch, Sufjan Stevens, and Townes Van Zandt. Rachel Bell is sought after for concerts, contra dances, French BalFolk dances, English country dances, workshops, and festivals. Her playing spans an enormous range of emotion, from nuanced and sensitive to exhilarating and powerful, pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an accordion. Rachel’s work is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep respect for the musical traditions she carries. She loves to create authentic connections with audiences everywhere—from packed, energized dance halls to small, intimate house concert settings. She is passionate about sharing with others the delight she finds in this music.$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages,...

The Morgan School

What does UNITY mean to you?
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Angelface Records — founded by Clinton residents Joe and Angelica McCarthy — invites the Connecticut community to gather for the first live experience of ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity — a multidisciplinary contemporary jazz album, live performance, and community project by the Latin Grammy®-winning, Grammy®-nominated <a target="_blank" href="https://joemccarthymusic.com" rel="nofollow noopener">New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band</a>. This is an invitation to belong to something — not just to witness it.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with The ONE Gathering — a community commons featuring UNITY stations, Arts for All Ages, and a shared Community Mural, where families create together and answer the question "What does UNITY mean to you?" Every person who walks in is invited to contribute their voice, their creativity, and their art to the project itself.
At 7:00 PM, The ONE Concert opens with community performances by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://morgan.clintonpublic.net/music" rel="nofollow noopener">The Morgan School Jazz Band</a>, the <a target="_blank" href="https://shorelinetheateracademy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoetLaureateClintonCT/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Poet Laureate of Clinton Bethany Howard</a>, and Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Michael J. Fox, among other special guests. The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band closes the evening with a live preview of ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity — a musical journey toward unity through five original compositions woven together with spoken word and community voices. What is experienced in the room does not end there. The questions, practices, and relationships travel home with you, extending the purpose of ONE beyond the stage. The album records in November 2026 and releases in early 2027.
The Concert is Free and Open to All - General seating. Reserved and accessible seating available. RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.handstamp.com/e/one-community-concert" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">handstamp.com/e/one-community-concert</a>
Want a great seat? Support the production and secure reserved seating in a preferred section with a one-time, tax-deductible donation of $25 or more per seat, through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas: <a target="_blank" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity" rel="nofollow noopener">fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity</a>
<h3>Join Us - Be Part of the Movement!</h3>
Saturday, October 3, 2026 The ONE Gathering: 5:00 PM · Doors: 6:30 PM · The ONE Concert: 7:00 PM The Morgan School Auditorium · 71 Killingworth Turnpike · Clinton, CT 06413
Learn More | Sponsor | Share | Support : <a target="_blank" href="https://www.angelface-records.com/one-music" rel="nofollow noopener">Angelface-Records.com/One-Music</a>
Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram: @AfroBopAlliance · @AngelfaceRecords
**Donations Encouraged - Help us bring ONE to life!
Together as ONE — For Harmony, For Humanity.
** This project is funded in part by the Pathways to Jazz grant, a donor advised fund of the Boulder County Arts Alliance. ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity was supported by New Music USA’s Creator Fund in 2026-27. The New York Afro Bop Alliance recording project entitled ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) charity.&nbsp;

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What does UNITY mean to you?
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Angelface Records — founded by Clinton residents Joe and Angelica...

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