SPECIAL EVENTS
Afternoon of Ice Skating at Danbury Ice Arena
Join us and your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of ice-skating at the Danbury Ice Arena! We’ve rented out one of the rinks from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun! Skate rentals are included for those who need them, but please bring your own if you can. We encourage you to bring bike helmets from home, too. (We’re told that bike helmets work great for ice-skating!) Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event, but you must pre-register, as we can only accommodate up to 250 people. Please plan to arrive at the Ice Arena by 2:45 p.m. to make sure that you get your skates laced up and can enjoy your full time on the ice!
Day: Sunday Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Date: 3/4 Place: Danbury Ice Arena Fee: Free
Youth Employment Program
Pretty soon snow is going to be piling up in your yard! You need a night out of the house, but have no one to watch your children! Our Youth Employment Program consists of young ladies and gentlemen that are looking to help you out, and make some money in the process. A list of services includes not only babysitting and shoveling, but raking, weeding, mowing, house and pet sitting, washing cars, household chores, and helping you clean out that garage or attic you keep saying you’re going to get to. For a list of interested workers, and for students seeking employment, please contact Donna Korb at dkorb@brookfieldct.gov or call 775-7310.
Valentine’s Day Workshop
Children ages 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create a Valentine’s Day craft as a gift for Mom or Dad, or just for fun! Please wear a smock or clothes that can get messy.
Day: Friday Date: 2/10 Tots: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Place: Town Hall Room 119 Instructor: Pam Zavarelli Fee: $15.00
St. Patrick’s Day Workshop
Wee lads and lasses ages 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create a St. Patrick’s Day craft. Please wear a smock or clothes that can get messy.
Day: Friday Date: 3/9 Tots: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Place: Town Hall Room 119 Instructor: Pam Zavarelli Fee: $15.00
Springtime Crafts Workshop
Children ages 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create an eggceptional craft for spring. Please wear a smock or clothes that can get messy.
Day: Friday Date: 3/30 Tots: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Place: Town Hall Room 119 Instructor: Pam Zavarelli Fee: $15.00
13th Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt
Just for students in grades 3 – 5! The hunt will be held on the grounds of Town Hall at 8:00 p.m. sharp, and will last approximately 20 minutes. All participants must bring their own flashlights. Bags will be provided for collecting. Call the Parks & Recreation Office to pre-register. Cost is $1.00 per student. Pay on the evening of the hunt in front of the Town Hall.
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/30 Fee: $1.00
16th Annual Egg Hunt
Join the Parks & Recreation Department on the grounds of Town Hall on Saturday, March 31. Additional features include a jellybean counting contest, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bags will be provided for egg collecting. Call the Parks & Rec. Office to pre-register. Cost is $1.00 per child. Pay on the day of the hunt in the lobby of Town Hall. Rain date is Sunday, April 1.
Age Divisions:
Under 3 at 12:00 p.m. 3- 4 year olds at 12:15 p.m. 5 - 6 year olds at 12:30 p.m. 7 - 8 year olds at 12:45 p.m.
Day: Saturday Time: See above Date: 3/31 Fee: $1.00
TRIPS
New ~ Georgetown v. UConn Women
We’ll be leaving from Brookfield Town Hall at 1:00 p.m. for a 4:00 p.m. game at Gampel Pavilion on the Storrs Campus. Return to Brookfield at the game’s conclusion. Fee of $54.00 includes ticket and coach bus transportation. The Co-op is open before the game, and is located almost directly across the street from Gampel, so you can stock up on your Husky wear, too.
Day: Saturday Date: 2/11 Time: 1:00 p.m. departure Fee: $54.00
Bruins vs. NY Rangers
We’re joining our friends at Redding Parks & Rec. for our fourth annual Rangers trip. We’ll be leaving from the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Rd, at 9:00 a.m. for a 2:00 p.m. game. You’ll have time on your own to grab a quick bite for lunch before the game at Madison Square Garden. Leave NYC at game’s conclusion. Fee of $78.00 includes ticket in West Balcony 17-18 and coach bus transportation.
Day: Sunday Date: 3/4 Time: 9:00 a.m. departure Fee: $78.00
New ~ Godspell
Prepare ye for GODSPELL, the beloved classic from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®- winning composer of WICKED and PIPPIN. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time as it comes to Broadway in a brand new, intimately staged, oneof- a-kind production. Raise your spirit with the Tony®- nominated score filled with the popular hits Day By Day, Learn Your Lessons Well and Turn Back, O Man. We’re joining our friends at Redding Parks & Rec. and will be leaving from the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Rd at 9:00 a.m. for a 2:30 p.m. show. Seats are orchestra at the Circle in the Square
Theater.
Day: Sunday Date: 3/25 Time: 9:00 a.m. departure Fee: $109.00
New ~ Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
Are you one of the 40% of Americans that have an ancestor who entered the country through Ellis Island? Over 12 million people passed through the island while it was in operation. Come discover the Ellis Island Immigration Museum’s importance in America’s history. We’ll also be making a stop at the Statue of Liberty to explore the grounds. Please note that access inside is currently restricted as the 125 year old Statue undergoes improvements. We’ll be leaving Brookfield Town Hall at 8:00 a.m. and traveling by coach bus to the catch a ferry to both islands. Arrive back in Brookfield approximately 6:30 p.m.
Day: Saturday Date: 5/19 Time: 8:00 a.m. departure Fee: $59.00
New ~ A Taste of Manhattan 2
We’ll be leaving from Brookfield Town Hall at 8:00 a.m. for a fun, food-filled day including; Zabar’s on the Upper West Side, Eataly, a wonderful Italian marketplace located in lower Manhattan; Chinatown, and Little Italy Ferrara Bakery and Café Return to Brookfield at approximately 7:00 p.m. Our tour director will share tips and suggestions at each neighborhood. Please note that this trip requires moderate walking, and that you will need to bring along money for food, as it is not included in the price.
Day: Saturday Date: 6/16 Time: 8:00 a.m. departure Fee: $59.00
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