Events

Description: Everyone who purchases a $5 Friends Helping Friends pass receives a 25%* discount shopping pass for purchases made only October 16, 2019.

In addition, they are eligible to win a $100 or $500 gift card! Your organization keeps the entire $5 from every shopping pass sold. Purchasers of the pass can easily recoup their $5 and much more through the savings they enjoy with their pass. Boscov's supplies the passes, signs, advertising and the free refreshments served throughout the day on our store on Friends Helping Friends Day. It is truly a terrific opportunity for your group and its supporters. And it's fun!

Location Info: 470 Lewis Ave, Meriden

Description: ALL members and key staff are invited to this special event coordinated by our HOLA - Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Committee.

We are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker, CT Commissioner of the Department of Housing, Seila Mosquera-Bruno.

Shining Star Awards will be given to area Hispanic business & community leaders: 2019 HOLA (Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) Shining Star Honorees: Lydia Heredia – for her dedication as Chairwoman of HOLA for many years, and for her commitment to our community in her many volunteer roles including but not limited to her service with American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Democratic Town Committee, and helping young families for many years with her work at Community Health Center. Oscar Rosado – for his long and distinguished career and service with the CT Army National Guard – retiring with a rank of Sargent Major - and his commitment to the youth in our community through his coaching volleyball at Maloney High School Apollo Maldonado – for sharing his passion for the arts and especially for recent downtown Meriden beautification efforts through his art. Eddie Rivera - – for sharing his passion for the arts and especially for recent downtown Meriden beautification efforts through his art.

$20pp in advance; $25 at door and $30 for non-chamber members. Event sponsors include Liberty Bank and MidState Medical Center.

8:-8:30 AM Arrival, Networking, Breakfast 8:30-8:45 AM Chamber Awards 8:45-9:15AM Presentation including Q&A

Location Info: 577 South Broad St., Meriden

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Your local chamber and your hometown digital marketing agency invites you to attend a series of FREE workshops designed to help local businesses better understand and utilize digital marketing services. The first session begins on Wednesday, October 16 at 12pm followed by subsequent sessions on October 30, November 6 and the final session is on November 13th.

Location Info: Wallingford, CT

Contact Info: http://myrecordjournal.secondstreetapp.com/Digital-Marketing-Essentials-Course-Midstate-2019/

Description: The Young Business Leaders of Connecticut invites all young professionals between 21 and 39 years old to come and be Involved in this group affiliated with the Midstate Chamber of Commerce that offers personal and professional growth opportunities to all. TELL US what you want / need to achieve your goals for 2018, 2019 and beyond.

Location Info: 546 South Broad St., 2C, Meriden

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: All members are invited to attend this special event to learn more about the services provided by Meriden & Wallingford Chrysalis. Mingle with members of the Midstate Chamber and business and community leaders. Also, help fill a van for the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Shelter with paper products, non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, twin sheets, pillows, and towels.

Location Info: 175 E Main St, Meriden

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: On Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm we will be hosting our 5th annual Halloween Costume Party! At our party there will be dancing, snacks, games and a trunk or treat!

If you would like to be participate in our trunk or treat by decorating your trunk and handing out candy, please let us know. We will be having a contest for best car and the winner will receive 2 FREE recital tickets! Please be sure to let us know ASAP if you would like to decorate your trunk and hand out candy to attendees!

Be sure to wear your costume as well as there will be a few different costume contests!!!

Location Info: 164 Scott Street Meriden

Description: Robmega Events in collaboration with King's Praize presents the 5th edition of 1Praize 1Worship Gospel Explosion featuring First Lady Gift, Minister Enoch, Minister Carey and many more!

Free Admission and Free Parking

KingsHouseChurch.org

Location Info: 410 Colony St, Meriden

Description: Our Lady Queen of Angels will be having a Casino trip to Foxwoods! Bus leaves at 1pm from the Mt. Carmel Campus parking lot. Return time will be at 9pm

Cost is $40 per person. You will receive a $10 food voucher for restaurants or a free voucher for buffet and $15 slot voucher. There is a limited number of 55 people so get your tickets early.

Contact Rita Mae Betts at (203)634-0847 for more information and to reserve your seat.

Location Info: 109 Goodwill Ave, Meriden

Description: This Committee provides school-to-career opportunities for students of all ages, educators and businesses. It promotes business education and training partnerships in the greater Meriden area. The committee meets at 8:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month. Open to ALL!

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: The Chamber's Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Committee invite all members regardless of nationality to attend their monthly meetings. HOLA's Objectives are: Encourage participation in the Chamber; Encourage participation in the Community; Grow leadership from the Hispanic Community; Improve business connections; Participate in promoting Hispanic Heritage including in Meriden's Bicentennial and in October which is Hispanic Heritage Month; Share success stories of the group; Encourage and mentor the youth by providing excellent Hispanic role models; Have some fun!

Open to ALL!

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com

Description: Come out to hear from the candidates running for City Council and Mayor. Record-Journal Editor & Senior Vice President Ralph Tomaselli will moderate.

The moderator and panel will ask a broad range of questions provided by the Record-Journal and Midstate Chamber. The moderator will ask select questions from the public.

Video of the forum will be broadcast on the Record-Journal website and social media.

Submit your questions by commenting on the Record Journal Facebook event page or by sending an email to questions@record-journal.com

Location Info: 1225 N Broad St, Meriden

Description: Fiderio & Sons Home Remodeling Proudly Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary! This year we are proudly celebrating 35 years of business! To show our thanks for your continued support, we will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Day & Celebration for our customers, friends and neighbors! You are cordially invited to joins us at Fiderio & Sons Home Remodeling located at 687 Broad Street, Meriden CT on Saturday, October 26th 2019 11am to 2pm  The event is FREE and all are welcome for an all-day celebration with great food featuring the Old World Pizza Truck, a caricature artist, popcorn, music, *giveaways and *CASH prizes! Our showroom will additionally be open and guests are invited to stroll our design center and showroom! Don't miss the fun, RSVP today! Please save the date & help us spread the word with your friends and family! We are excited to see you! RSVP & Guest Registration is requested in advance but not required. This event is rain or shine as we will have our showroom and design center open as well as, tents for outdoor attractions and food! This event is free and open to the public. Fiderio & Sons Remodeling Specialists will be available and onsite for personal appointments or conversations regarding any questions you might have about future remodeling projects and estimates. We are grateful for your support over the last 35 years and look forward to providing top notch service for many more!

Location Info: 687 Broad Street

Contact Info: RSVP by calling 1-203-935-8602

Description: Our Lady Queen of Angels presents Autumn Leaves Concert with Jason Castonguay. Blind since birth, a graduate of CCSC both in Music Performance and Information Management (Computer Technology). He will dazzle you with the organ's ability to replicate sounds of theatre pipe organ. His singing voice will touch your heart. His mastery of piano will astound you.

Special Guest Star: Htfd and NB Symphony Orchestra

Free Entry

Location Info: 109 Goodwill Ave, Meriden

Description: Your local chamber and your hometown digital marketing agency invites you to attend a series of FREE workshops designed to help local businesses better understand and utilize digital marketing services. In this workshop the main focus will be "Social Media and is it that important?" Limited to 15 participates and lunch provided by Homebase Digital.

Location Info: 500 South Broad Street, 2nd Floor

Description: Find Your Perfect Nonprofit Match Nonprofits: Looking for board members?

Volunteers: Seeking a way to get involved?

Come to our Business After Hours and Nonprofit Speed Dating Event. Nonprofit Speed Dating is a way to connect community members who are interested in serving on nonprofit boards with qualified board candidates. Nonprofit representatives will have a few minutes to get acquainted one on one with each candidate and then move on to the next. There will be Beer, Wine and Food. Come Join Us!!!

Location Info: 25 N. Plains Hwy Wallingford

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: A fundraising event by Executive Cares to benefit Easterseals Driver Assessment Program.

Join Easterseals at Jaguar Land Rover North Haven for a wine, cheese and chocolate tasting fundraiser! Wine provided by W I N E B O W and chocolate provided by Fascia's Chocolates, Thompson Chocolates Sweet Maria's. All proceeds raised will support Easterseals Driver Assessment Program to create a fully functional vehicle, outfitted with specialized technology and adoptive equipment.

Ticket Information

Admission is $50 per individual and includes one entry for the Grand Prize Giveaway.

To purchase tickets online go to: https://eastersealsamples.eventbrite.com

For any questions or to purchase tickets with cash, credit card or check, contact Kristie Balisciano at 203-754-5141 x253 or e-mail events@eswct.com Grand Prize Giveaway Executive Cares is awarding one (1) qualified winner a (2) year lease of a 2019 Acura ILX! Must be present to win. For rules and lease information please visit Executive Cares on Facebook (@ExecutiveCares) or ExecutiveAutoGroup.com. In lieu of lease, qualified winner can choose to redeem a cash prize of $5,000. Sponsorships Available!