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<p><strong>Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #3</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/22/2025 | 6:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>Region 15 invites community members to a three-part Community Conversation series on the future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools. Organizer: Pomperaug Regional School District 15.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a> </p><p><strong>Wellness Tips for Life's Ups & Downs by Ann's Place</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/22/2025 | 6:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>Learn about Ann's Place and their free support services helping families facing cancer. Organizer: Southbury Parks and Recreation.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/26/2025 | 11:00am</span></p><p>Enjoy the parade down Main Street South and attend the Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Green afterwards. Family Day Picnic at Ballantine Park will start at 12:30pm. Organizer: Southbury Parks & Recreation and Memorial Day Parade Committee.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9818" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Karaoke at the Gallery</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/29/2025 | 6:00-9:00pm</span></p><p>Showcase your talent and enjoy a night of music and entertainment. Organizer: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>COMING SOON</p><p>5/31/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9770" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Green Expo</a></p><p>6/01/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9738" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SVFALA Tag Sale</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9888" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take a Walk in the Woods</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9847" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Under the Canopy CT Trails Day Hike</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9886" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free Community Dinner</a></p><p>6/08/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9774" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats</a></p><p>6/14/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9846" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Fill-A-Bus Food Drive</a></p><p>6/14/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9887" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Historic Bullet Hill School</a></p><p>6/14/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9893" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Historic Buildings Open House</a></p><p>6/14/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9833" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Strawberry Festival</a></p><p>6/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9821" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance Meet and Greet</a></p><p>6/18/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9890" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor Concert: The EcleKtics at River Glen</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p><p>Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/submitevent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit Event</a></p>

<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LIBRARY SHOW OF SUPPORT</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last Friday, we asked our citizens to show their support for the Community Project Funding application that was submitted for the Southbury Library flood restoration. Thank you to all of the community members who took action and either signed online or wrote a personal letter to Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. The Town received 14 letters of support and 1,540 signatures, many with comments, in less than four days.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The letters and comments written were heartfelt, with some touching on the personal experiences they shared with their families at the library over the years. We can all agree that our library is truly “The Heart of our Community”. We will keep you informed of any updates on our application.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SOUTHBURY TRAINING SCHOOL BILL TESTIMONY</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Selectman Jason Van Stone and I met our State Representative, Jason Buchsbaum, at the State Capitol Building in Hartford on May 5, 2025 to testify before the Government Oversight Committee. Our testimony was regarding an amendment to a prior conveyance bill to the Town of Southbury with respect to the former Southbury Training School Personnel Village. On May 15, 2025, the bill passed Committee and was filed with the Legislative Commissioner’s Office. For more information on the amendment, please </span><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2025&bill_num=7281" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">click here</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">BUDGET REFERENDUM</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to the citizens who exercised their right to vote on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the budget referendum. The Town of Southbury budget passed with 76.8% yes votes. The Region 15 School budget also passed with 66% of the votes being yes.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CTDOT’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TOUR</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On May 9, 2025, I joined NVCOG staff, members of CTDOT’s Active Transportation Unit, and their project consultants to tour various locations in Town. I had the opportunity to provide input as they develop the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan. We discussed the challenges the Town of Southbury faces regarding active transportation. Thank you to NVCOG for organizing these productive onsite meetings throughout the NVCOG Region.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REMINDER! CHANGE IN TOWN HALL HOURS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A reminder that beginning Monday, June 2 through the end of August 2025 that the Town Hall and Senior Center will be piloting a four-day work week. The hours of operation during this time will be:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:00am to 5:00pm</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Wednesdays: 8:00am to 6:00pm</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Fridays & Weekends: Closed</span></li></ul><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MAY 15TH TAX SALE RESULTS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A tax-deed sale took place on May 15, 2025 at Southbury Town Hall. Twenty-two properties with past-due taxes were scheduled for auction. Of these properties, 19 were redeemed prior to the sale and three were successfully auctioned. More than $390,000 in delinquent taxes, interest and lien fees due the Town of Southbury were collected.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If the winning bid at the auction is for more than the taxes, accrued interest, and costs and fees due on the day of the Sale, the additional amount is considered to be an overbid. The overbid is held in escrow by the tax collector and then remitted to the Clerk of the Superior Court for settlement to the owner, lienholders or the State.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">* Includes $9,214.16 2024 GL jeopardy collection</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">POOL CONSTRUCTION</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pool construction is progressing according to our goals. Our Finance Director, Dan Colton, and Public Works Director, Blake Leonard, continue their bi-weekly meetings with Silver Petrucelli and monthly meetings as part of the Pool Project Oversight Committee.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SOUTHBURY ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday, April 25, 2025, I attended Southbury’s Arbor Day Celebration where we celebrated by the newly planted horse chestnut tree and recognized our 27th consecutive Tree City USA award.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>Charles Gulbrandsen Artist Reception</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/16/2025 | 6:00-7:30pm</span></p><p>Where Are We Now: the abstract works of Charles Gulbrandsen. Organizer: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Quentin: A Roosevelt Musical (Staged Reading)</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/17-18/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Quentin: A Roosevelt Musical returns with new songs, new characters, and bold new energy. Organizer: Linster Entertainment.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9864" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Paper Shredding and Computer Recycling</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/17/2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm</span></p><p>Lions' shred. Organizer: Southbury Community Lions Club.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Southbury Garden Club Plant Sale</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/17/2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm</span></p><p>Help support YOUR community garden club - The Southbury Garden Club Plant Sale! Organizers: Southbury Garden Club.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9842" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Art in the Park</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/17/2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm</span></p><p>Free arts & crafts projects and recreational activities. Organizer: Southbury Parks and Recreation and Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Southbury Land Trust Annual Meeting</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/18/2025 | 1:00pm</span></p><p>All are welcome. Includes a presentation "Things That Go Bump in the Night". Light refreshments will be served. Organizers: Southbury Land Trust.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Sunday Poetry & Music</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/18/2025 | 4:00-6:00pm</span></p><p>Renowned poets & musicians and an open mic. Organizers: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9871" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Bird Banding Breakfast - Spring Migration</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/22/2025 | 7:30am</span></p><p>Have you ever wanted to see a songbird up close? Pre-registration is required. Organizers: Bent of the River Audubon Center.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9830" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #3</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/22/2025 | 6:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>Region 15 invites community members to a three-part Community Conversation series on the future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools. Organizer: Pomperaug Regional School District 15.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Wellness Tips for Life's Ups & Downs by Ann's Place</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/22/2025 | 6:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>Learn about Ann's Place and their free support services helping families facing cancer. Organizer: Southbury Parks and Recreation.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>COMING SOON</p><p>5/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9818" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic</a></p><p>5/29/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karaoke at the Gallery</a></p><p>5/31/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9770" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Green Expo</a></p><p>6/01/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9738" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SVFALA Tag Sale</a></p><p>6/07/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9847" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Under the Canopy CT Trails Day Hike</a></p><p>6/08/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9774" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p>

<p><strong>VFW Mother's Day Flower Sale</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/8-10/2025 | 9:00am-5:00pm</span></p><p>Help support your local VFW Post 1607 by coming over to pick up some beautiful flowers for your Mom! Organizer: VFW Post 1607.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9829" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>SVFA Ladies Auxiliary Mother's Day Plant Sale</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/9-10/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Annual Mother's Day plant sale. Organizer: SVFA Ladies Auxiliary.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>How to Grow Your Best Tomatoes, Fruits and Vegetables</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/9/2025 | 1:00pm</span></p><p>Early Girl, Big Boy and Beefsteak in your own backyard! Organizer: Southbury Garden Club.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive with the USPS</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/10/2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm</span></p><p>Food Drive to fill critical needs at the Southbury Food Bank. Organizer: Southbury Food Bank and USPS.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9845" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Coppelia Ballet</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/10/2025 | 4:00pm</span></p><p>A fun and family friendly dance event. Organizers: Main Street Ballet.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9773" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Chipotle Fundraiser for Friends of Southbury Animal Control</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/10/2025 | 4:00-8:00pm</span></p><p>Chipotle has generously offered to donate 25% of their sales on that day to Friends of Southbury Animal Control. Organizers: Chipotle and Friends of Southbury Animal Control.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9854" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>COMING SOON</p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paper Shredding and Computer Recycling</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Art in the Park</a></p><p>5/18/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Land Trust Annual Meeting</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9830" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bird Banding Breakfast - Spring Migration 2025</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wellness Tips for Life's Ups & Downs by Ann's Place</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #3</a></p><p>5/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9818" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic</a></p><p>5/31/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9770" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Green Expo</a></p><p>6/01/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Flanders Hosts Melody Asbury Art Exhibit: <em>Living with Animals, a View of Flanders & Beyond</em></strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">An exhibit of work by Melody Asbury, “Living with Animals, a View of Flanders and Beyond,” opens at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust on Friday, May 9. An artists’ reception with wine and cheese is planned for Friday, May 9 at 6:00 pm in Flanders’ Van Vleck Gallery. Her work will be on display until June 30.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Melody will give a free gallery talk on Friday, May 30 at 6:30 pm in the Van Vleck Gallery, which is located at 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A member of Flanders Art Committee, Melody will talk about her art and her journey as an artist. For many years she has painted Flanders’ farm animals, following in the footsteps of Flanders’ founder, artist Natalie Van Vleck. Melody also paints portraits of wildlife, and has most recently focused on more spiritual themes, including the spirit of wild animals.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Melody is an accomplished wildlife painter admired for her intimate portrayal of animals. She is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. Her love of painting animals came after a lengthy career as a portrait and courtroom sketch artist for TV. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Registration is not required to attend the artist’s reception. Registration is suggested for the gallery talk. For more information or to register, call Flanders at 203-263-3711 or go to </span><a href="https://flandersnaturecenter.org/programs-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flandersnaturecenter.org/programs-events/</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. The Van Vleck Gallery is open to the public free of charge Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.</span></p>

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<p><strong>Annual Spring Rummage Sale</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/1-3/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Clothes, jewelry, collectibles, household items, books, and more! Organizer: UCC Southbury Women's Fellowship.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Fundraiser for Settlers Park Gazebo</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/1/2025 | 6:00-9:30pm</span></p><p>A concert and raffles to raise money for improvements to the gazebo for Southbury's summer concerts. Organizer: One Track Band.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9826" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Heritage Village Annual Art Exhibit</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/2-4/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Celebrate local talent and add gorgeous artwork to your home or office. Organizer: Heritage Village Brush & Pencil Club.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Geology Field Trip</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/3/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Join PRWC and Flanders for a tour of O&G’s Southbury Trap Rock Quarry! Organizers: Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, and O&G Industries.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9819" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>SBCC's Spring Fling Vendor Fair</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/3/2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm</span></p><p>Get your shopping for Mother's Day done all at one place. Organizers: South Britain Congregational Church.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/4/2025 | 12:00-2:00pm</span></p><p>Earn cash back for your recycled bottles and cans - there's no waiting in line to feed bottles one at a time through a machine. Organizer: Sustainable Southbury.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9742" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/4/2025 | 12:00-1:30pm</span></p><p>Award-winning film about the impact of plastics on your health. Organizer: Sustainable Southbury.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9775" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>COMING SOON</strong></p><p>5/8-10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9829" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VFW Mother's Day Flower Sale</a></p><p>5/9-10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SVFA Ladies Auxiliary Mother's Day Plant Sale</a></p><p>5/09/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Grow Your Best Tomatoes, Fruits and Vegetables</a></p><p>5/10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9773" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coppelia Ballet</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paper Shredding and Computer Recycling</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Art in the Park</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9830" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bird Banding Breakfast - Spring Migration 2025</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wellness Tips for Life's Ups & Downs by Ann's Place</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #3</a></p><p>5/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9818" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p><p>Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/submitevent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit Event</a></p>