Weekend events – June 15 to 17, 2018

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Plan your weekend to include one or more of these events!

Middlebury food drive

The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Junior Firefighters are asking for donations to the Middlebury Food Bank during the United Way Annual Stock the Pantry Food Drive that runs through June 20. On Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Junior Firefighters will be at the firehouse at 65 Tucker Hill Road accepting nonperishable donations.

Wednesday, June 20, the United Way will weigh Middlebury’s donations. The Fire Department that collects the highest weight (in pounds) will be treated to a cookout by the United Way. Our juniors aren’t looking for the prize, but are focused on collecting as many donations as possible for their town and those in need right here.

Between now and June 20, donations can be dropped off at Town Hall, Shepardson Community Center, Public Works and Middlebury Fire Headquarters. All donations will go to the Middlebury Food Bank.

Please call JoAnn Cappelletti at 203-577-4166, ext. 707, if you need more information.

Lobster Bake

The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary annual lobster bake will be Saturday, June 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 65 Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury. Please note this is takeout only of a prepaid meal of a 1-1/2 lb. lobster and a baked potato, cooked and ready to eat.

The cost is $22 per meal, prepaid only. Call Linda at 203-263-8240 or email ladiesauxiliary@middleburyfire-ct.org to order.

Brews by the Lake

Pies & Pints will hold its second annual beer festival, Brews by the Lake, Father’s Day weekend, Saturday, June 16, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Quassy Amusement Park. Proceeds from this event will benefit children at our local YMCA. For tickets or more information, visit www.piesandpints.biz/events.

Main Street Ballet at PHS

Main Street Ballet will present two classic ballets Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, “Les Sylphides” and “The Fairy Doll.”

“Les Syphides” was first presented in Paris by the Ballet Russes in 1909 and is set to the music of Chopin. It is a short theme ballet of mythological spirits and a young poet who dance in the moonlight. The ballet features graduating senior Elizabeth Loehle and guest artist Jeason Meija Taylor.

New to Main Street Ballet is “The Fairy Doll,” a one-act reverie of full of fun, comedy and romance. Originally presented in Vienna in 1888, the ballet is based on the E.T.A. Hoffman story, “The Sandman.” The story takes place in a toy shop. Patrons of the shop are presented with a variety of dolls from around the world to choose from but become enchanted by the Fairy Doll. As the shop closes, the dolls come to life. This production features Grace Richardson as the Fairy Doll and guest artists Jeason Meija Taylor and Hiroto Yamaguchi as the Pierrots.

Tickets can be purchased online or by phone: mainstreetballet.org or 203 263-5107

Boating safety class

USCG Aux 24-3 is holding a Boating Safety Class Saturday, June 16, starting at 8 a.m. at the Thomaston Fire Department Building at 245 S. Main St. in Thomaston, Conn. Successful completion of this 8-hour ABS course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for both boats and personal watercraft. The cost is $60. To register and pay online for the class go to a0142403.uscgaux.info. Walk-ins welcome the day of class. For more information, call 860-663-5505 or email USCGAUX243@gmail.com.

Little Britches 5K

The Sixth Annual Little Britches 5K Run/Walk & Pint-Size Steeplechase will be held Sunday, June 17, at 9:30 a.m. with registration opening at 8 a.m. at the Bridgewater Pavilion on Sara Sanford Road East in Bridgewater, Conn. The event is an important fundraiser for Little Britches Therapeutic Riding, a local nonprofit that provides equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with special needs.

The New Milford Home Depot’s Kids Workshop will be on site, and children’s book author Dianne Parmalee will be on hand with her book, “Spot-A-Lot Dot.” Register in advance at fasttracktiming.com/upcoming-races or on race day. The first 200 registrants will receive t-shirts and race bags.

Jupiter Players

The Heritage Village Concert Society tradition of closing the season with the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players remains unbroken. The players will perform a piano quartet featuring music by Mahler, Schubert and Brahms Sunday, June 17, at 3 p.m. in Sarah Cooke Hall in Heritage Village. Tickets are $20 at the door. Call 203-405-3253 for more information.