News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT


Free Women's Escape Alive Survival Skills Self-Defense Class
Jane Doe No More in partnership with East Coast Training Systems is offering a free empowering personal safety and self-defense class designed to equip women and girls 12 years of age and older with life-saving strategies. This hands-on training event is being held at the Jewish Community Center of


Friday Night Classical Concert: Mozart & Franck
Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite classical music on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge.


Amity Students Raising The Bar
As we round the corner into spring, the focus on academics and education rises to the top of topics for many in our community. A lot of students are eager to complete another year of school, some with college or a new school building on the horizon. Other residents are reviewing proposed budgets


Spring Yardwork Injuries: We’ve Got Your Back!
Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.


Celebrate Mother's Day with Furry Friends at the Farm Petting Zoo
Looking for a unique and heartwarming way to celebrate Mother's Day this year? Look no further! A delightful Farm Petting Zoo is coming to Woodbridge on Sunday, May 11th, offering a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with adorable animals and enjoy some springtime fun.


Woodbridge Earth Day 2025: Exhibits, Food, Music & Recycling
Come join us Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm in Woodbridge Town Center for our Woodbridge Earth Day celebration! Hosted by the Woodbridge Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee and the Town of Woodbridge, this event promises a variety of different activities and attractions suitable for all ages.


Beecher Kindergarten 2025-26 Online Registration Open
Our new student registration process for 2025 - 2026 school year is now completely online! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, please complete the online registration process using this LINK . Kindergarten Orientation/visitation for parents and incoming kindergarten students will take


Amity Creative Theater Premieres Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid'
Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright


Optimizing Your Orthopedic Health in 2025
When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.


Garden Club Wins Big at CT Flower Show
Several members of The Garden Club of Woodbridge won ribbons at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut "Signs of Spring" Garden and Flower show in Hartford, in February.


Free Toddler Storytime Event in Bethany
Willow Tree Montessori has partnered with Clark's Memorial Library to offer a free toddler storytime to the public. We invite families with young children to join WTM guide, Mrs. Perkins, for a storytime session on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30a.m. to explore the season of spring. During this read


Amity DEI: Clarifying Changes, Not Ending Programs
Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive


Beth El – Keser Israel Events for April 2025
A new class, “Ethics and Spirituality for Stressful Times,” will be offered on Saturdays between Passover and Shavuot. Rabbi Eric Woodward will focus on what Jewish sages advised in Pirke Avot about navigating stressful and confusing times. The class will meet on April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17, May
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Hop Into Spring with a Bunny Bash!
On April 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, the Parish House at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge will host a fun-filled event titled "Bunny Bash." This exciting gathering promises to be an enjoyable afternoon for all attendees, featuring a variety of activities designed to delight both children and


Energize Connecticut Celebrates 20 Years of Student Energy Efficiency Contest
Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.


Eli Beer: Music for the Soul
Eli Beer, a celebrated musician and spiritual leader, will perform and lead a song circle at Congregation Beth El - Keser Israel on Sunday, March 30. The community is invited to experience his unique musical style and the Jewish traditions that inspire his work. The audience can sing along or simply


Amity Regional School District Budget Process Underway for 2025-2026 – Your Voice Matters
As spring approaches, the Amity Regional School District No. 5, serving Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge, is hard at work shaping the 2025-2026 budget, and we are committed to our goals of continuously improving instruction, cultivating creativity, enhancing student engagement and performance


Ergonomics: The Science of Working in Comfort
We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back


Earth Day Celebration at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
The Ansonia Nature Center invites everyone to join us this Earth Day. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet, and will feature hikes, live animal shows, nature exhibitors, and unique items are available for purchase from local vendors. We will have several food trucks onsite as well. All ages ar


Congregation B’nai Jacob Happenings for March 2025
Get ready for a whirlwind of community events! Kick off with a festive Megillah Reading and Shpiel, followed by a joyous Purim Carnival featuring a kids' shpiel and costume parade. Then, immerse yourself in a weekend of music and storytelling with Ben Romano, and join us for a heartfelt ambulance