World Remberence Day is a worldwide event, now in its 30th year, that honors and acknowledges the many people killed by cars. Last year Connecticut saw over 325 victims, 90 of them pedestrians and cyclists. This year the pace of fatalities continues. WDoR this year is on Sunday, November 19, and Connecticut will hold its first statewide …
Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an extraordinary, fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation that brings the region together as one—all to raise money and awareness for the vital work of hundreds of local nonprofits. Donations made on the CCF website (link …
Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an extraordinary, fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation that brings the region together as one—all to raise money and awareness for the vital work of hundreds of local nonprofits. Donations made on the CCF website (link …
Take a hike along the Housatonic River in New Milford's Sega Meadows Park and help clean up litter and debris to beautify this gem. Your trail clean-up leader is well versed in the plants and trees as well as animal species found in the park, so you are guaranteed to come out with a sense …
This free event offered by the New Milford River Trail Association is great for experienced road cyclists. Meet up at Patriots Way parking lot on Railroad Street (west of the historic train station building) on Sunday, June 2nd at 11am. The ride will be approximately 14 miles through the Merryall section of town. Please bring …
W Join Watch for Me CT to learn how to keep your kids safe on the roads this summer, whether they are walking, rolling, or bicycling. Watch for Me CT will provide hands-on learning experiences and Officer Schneider of the New Milford Police Department will speak about local pedestrian safety here in New Milford. Ages include …
Great volunteer opportunity. Help us fix/test donated bicycles for the Youth Agency Bi-Annual bicycle giveaway program. If you have a bicycle pump, bring it. Fun and rewarding.
2024 is on pace to be the most dangerous year for pedestrians in over 40 years. As the days get shorter, the danger only increases, as pedestrian deaths are more likely to happen when it’s dark out. Traditionally, roads are designed for speed, with wide lanes and smoothed out curves. That’s great for drivers, but not so …
