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Come and meet artist Andrea McLaughlin for her Connecticut Bloom in COLLAGE show that is part of Bethel Arts “Arts in View” program.McLaughlin’s art will be displayed at the Gallery at La Zingara Bar through mid November.Light complimentary fare is donated by La Zingara Restaurant and discounted specialty cocktails are offered that are inspired by the artwork.Come chat, meet artists and art lovers within our community.
We are really excited to announce our latest Book Group- the Book and Movie Club. This is a "soft opening" of this group to see if it's something you like as much as we do.
Once a month on a Wednesday we will meet at Greenwood Features to have a short discussion of a book, then view the movie and at the end we will vote on which one we thought was better.(You already know my thoughts on the matter.
We will begin with the glorious Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale on Wednesday September 17th. Did you know that it was based on the book, To Marry an English Lord: Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery in the Gilded Age?
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent. Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot! Hosted by Bethel CT Pride. WE DO NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT FOR KAROKE.
Our Oktoberfest is the BEST! Sept 19, 20, & 21st - Three Days of Fun, Festbier, Family, Food and Fabulous Music. Totally free. Reserve your table online through www.tinyurl.com/brokensymmetrybrew
Come see us from 9-1 at 67 Stony Hill Road. Every Saturday May - December.
Join Happily Furever After Rescue for our fourth annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11am-4pm at Bennett Memorial Park (14 Shelter Rock Rd. in Bethel,CT). This special event is held yearly in memory of the founder’s dog, Tyler, and what would have been his 11th birthday this September. Sadly, Tyler lost his battle to cancer in December 2021. He is what inspired the foundation of Happily Furever After Rescue and there is no better way to celebrate his legacy and the impact Tyler made on the world than with a big rescue party in his honor!
This FREE family & pet-friendly event features:
Adoptable dogs & cats . 25+ vendors · food trucks · raffle · live band · lawn games · arts & crafts · face painting· balloon twister· henna artist· caricature artist· paw print tattoos· fairy hair· photo station· dog agility & lure course· animal communicator· pet reiki· Starpups FREE Puppuccino station· Bethel Police Department K9· $5 nail clippings for dogs.
Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for all the fun! While free to attend, donations are greatly appreciated and all funds raised will directly benefit the animals at Happily Furever After Rescue.
Gather with your fellow readers to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu. "What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”
In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.
Join us on Tuesday September 23 from 4-7:00pm to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED. Gather with your fellow readers for raffles, a bookstore scavenger hunt, blind date with a book fantasy selection, golden tickets and more!Register to get a chance at a Golden Ticket for a SIGNED copy.
The Bethel Autumn Craft Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. It will take place at the Municipal Center (front lawn), 1 School St., Bethel, CT. This popular, long running event will feature crafts in several categories. Rain or shine. Free admission
Please join us for our 33rd Annual Fall Festival! Saturday, October 4th 10AM-4PM and Sunday, October 5th 9AM-3PM. A family friendly event featuring Antique Cars/Trucks, Tractors, Machinery & Farm Equipment. Anyone is welcome to bring their antique vehicle, tractor, etc! Registration upon arrival. As well as Tractor Parade, Tractor Pull, Hayrides, Pumpkin Painting and More! Free admission, rain or shine. Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be here to satisfy your hunger. If you have any questions, please call the office at 203-743-0267.
Please walk with me on 10/4! SafeWalk is The Center for Empowerment and Education’s (CEE) premier event to unite the community in our vision to create safer communities free from interpersonal violence for all individuals in Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties, as well as raise funds to support our mission. Every year, thousands of people across Connecticut gather together in small and large groups to walk, or run a 4k together in support of our mission.
The funds raised at this event help to support the no-cost and confidential services offered by CEE. You can get involved by becoming an event sponsor, signing up to walk with us and start a fundraising page.
Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking. Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too! + Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April. You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!
Come and meet artist Andrea McLaughlin for her Connecticut Bloom in COLLAGE show that is part of Bethel Arts “Arts in View” program.McLaughlin’s art will be displayed at the Gallery at La Zingara Bar through mid November.Light complimentary fare is donated by La Zingara Restaurant and discounted specialty cocktails are offered that are inspired by the artwork.Come chat, meet artists and art lovers within our community.
We are really excited to announce our latest Book Group- the Book and Movie Club. This is a "soft opening" of this group to see if it's something you like as much as we do.
Once a month on a Wednesday we will meet at Greenwood Features to have a short discussion of a book, then view the movie and at the end we will vote on which one we thought was better.(You already know my thoughts on the matter.
We will begin with the glorious Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale on Wednesday September 17th. Did you know that it was based on the book, To Marry an English Lord: Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery in the Gilded Age?
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent. Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot! Hosted by Bethel CT Pride. WE DO NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT FOR KAROKE.
Our Oktoberfest is the BEST! Sept 19, 20, & 21st - Three Days of Fun, Festbier, Family, Food and Fabulous Music. Totally free. Reserve your table online through www.tinyurl.com/brokensymmetrybrew
Join Happily Furever After Rescue for our fourth annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11am-4pm at Bennett Memorial Park (14 Shelter Rock Rd. in Bethel,CT). This special event is held yearly in memory of the founder’s dog, Tyler, and what would have been his 11th birthday this September. Sadly, Tyler lost his battle to cancer in December 2021. He is what inspired the foundation of Happily Furever After Rescue and there is no better way to celebrate his legacy and the impact Tyler made on the world than with a big rescue party in his honor!
This FREE family & pet-friendly event features:
Adoptable dogs & cats . 25+ vendors · food trucks · raffle · live band · lawn games · arts & crafts · face painting· balloon twister· henna artist· caricature artist· paw print tattoos· fairy hair· photo station· dog agility & lure course· animal communicator· pet reiki· Starpups FREE Puppuccino station· Bethel Police Department K9· $5 nail clippings for dogs.
Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for all the fun! While free to attend, donations are greatly appreciated and all funds raised will directly benefit the animals at Happily Furever After Rescue.
Gather with your fellow readers to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu. "What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”
In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.
Join us on Tuesday September 23 from 4-7:00pm to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED. Gather with your fellow readers for raffles, a bookstore scavenger hunt, blind date with a book fantasy selection, golden tickets and more!Register to get a chance at a Golden Ticket for a SIGNED copy.
The Bethel Autumn Craft Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. It will take place at the Municipal Center (front lawn), 1 School St., Bethel, CT. This popular, long running event will feature crafts in several categories. Rain or shine. Free admission
Please join us for our 33rd Annual Fall Festival! Saturday, October 4th 10AM-4PM and Sunday, October 5th 9AM-3PM. A family friendly event featuring Antique Cars/Trucks, Tractors, Machinery & Farm Equipment. Anyone is welcome to bring their antique vehicle, tractor, etc! Registration upon arrival. As well as Tractor Parade, Tractor Pull, Hayrides, Pumpkin Painting and More! Free admission, rain or shine. Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be here to satisfy your hunger. If you have any questions, please call the office at 203-743-0267.
Please walk with me on 10/4! SafeWalk is The Center for Empowerment and Education’s (CEE) premier event to unite the community in our vision to create safer communities free from interpersonal violence for all individuals in Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties, as well as raise funds to support our mission. Every year, thousands of people across Connecticut gather together in small and large groups to walk, or run a 4k together in support of our mission.
The funds raised at this event help to support the no-cost and confidential services offered by CEE. You can get involved by becoming an event sponsor, signing up to walk with us and start a fundraising page.
Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking. Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too! + Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April. You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!