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This is our combined event calendar for the Business and Community events so you can best plan your activities in the central Connecticut community.  We want you to know what a vibrant and active community looks like!

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April 2023

Meriden Lions Club Palm Sunday Brunch

Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Platt High School

Description: The Meriden Lions Club is back flipping pancakes for you at their annual Palm Sunday Brunch! Enjoy pancakes, omelets made to order, french toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, Czapiga kielbasa, ham, has, juice, coffee and more. (Due to availablility the menu may change.)

All proceeds to beneift the Meriden Lions Club's Charities.

Location Info: 220 Coe Ave., Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: All you can eat - $15 for adults, children 11 and under eat for free!

Health and Wellness Council Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM
At Location TBD

Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.

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

"Casework On Your Corner," Services Provided by Congresswoman Hayes Office

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
At Meriden City Hall, Mayor's Conference Room

Description: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced her signature "Casework on Your Corner" program will be available once a month in Meriden and Danbury. Since taking office in 2019, Congresswoman Hayes has hosted over 70 "Casework on Your Corner" events throughout the Fifth District to provide constituent services that meets people where they are to assist with issues involving federal agencies. Last year, the office successfully closed more than 750 cases and returned $9.9 million to constituents through casework.

Many residents are often unaware of the services a congressional office can provide. "Casework on Your Corner" was established to bring caseworkers directly to constituents at public libraries, farmers markets, small businesses, and community events. Starting Tuesday, January 17, 2023, caseworkers will be available one Tuesday a month.

Congresswoman Hayes and her dedicated casework staff stand ready to help constituents navigate problems with a federal agency including the:

Social Security Administration (SSA)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and other federal programs and agencies.

Location Info: 142 East Main St., Mariden

Contact Info: Residents or Business Owners with questions or issues with a federal agency can call 860-223-8412 or click here

Click here for more information on how to obtain assistance can be found.

Questions and Information Sesseion on Fentanyl

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
At Connecticut Counseling Centers., Inc.

Description: You are invited to a community event on the highly addictive drug known as Fentanyl. We will be providing information and answering questions on Fentanyl itself, as well as how to assist those individuals fighting against it every day.

Location Info: 285 Kensington Ave., Meriden

Contact Info: Space is limited so anyone who wishes to participate, please email by March 29th.

Question may be directed to Josh at 203-608-0205

Connecticut Business Day

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9:45 AM–12:00 PM
At Bushnell Performing Arts Center

Description: Join hudreds of your fellow business leaders in Hartford for CT Business Day. Your voice matters - take this great opportunity to connect and share your concerns and challenges with state legislators. And, your presence at CT Business Day sends a strong message that businesses are a part of the solution.

Location Info: 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106

Contact Info: This event is free to attend. Click here for more information and to register.

Marketing Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
At Misatate Chamber of Commerce

Description: Marketing Committee Meeting.

Contact Info: Please RSVP to the Chamber Office at (203) 235-7901 or by email, membership@midstatechamber.com.

127th Annual Dinner & Awards

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM
At Aqua Turf

Description: Join us for our 127th Annual Meeting, Dinner & Awards Ceremony! During this time, we will be recognizing our 2023 award winners! Submit your nominations by February 10th! Winners will be announced and posted shortly thereafter.

More information to come.

Location Info: 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901, email info@meridenchamber.com, or ,a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-meeting-dinner-awards-silent-auction-tickets-574753221357"target=_blank>register online.

YBL Meeting

RSVP Now Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 3:30 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: Join the Midstate Chamber in welcoming back the Young Business Leaders group! This event is for networking, connecting and learning more about YBL! Must RSVP.

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden

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

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

RSVP Now Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Parenting Classes

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 through Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
At Franciscan Life Center, Chiara Center

Description: Dr. Thomas Finn, clinical Psychologist on staff at the Franciscan Life Center, is presenting two educational educational enrichment programs in 2023.

Parenting Classes will be held on April 12th & 19th, 2023. These classes are designed for parents with children 13 years and younger to learn techniques to help raise responsible and cooperative children.

Location Info: 275 Finch Ave., San Damiano Rm., Meriden

Contact Info: The class costs $45 per person or $60 per couple. For more information, please call 203-237-8084.

Healthcare Warrior Awards

RSVP Now Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 8:30 AM–10:35 AM
At Cascade

Description: The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce presents their Healthcare Warrior Awards to celebrate and shine a light on our local healthcare and essential workers in our community. Presented by Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Click here to view the Honorees and for Sponsorship opportunities.

Location Info: 480 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06514

Contact Info: Click here to register online or contact Meegia Wojcik at 203-288-6431 or e-mail.

Golf Committee Meeting

Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: the golf Committee will be planning the Chamber's 36th Annual Ray Parmentier Classic Golf Tournament which will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Hunter's Golf Course

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

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901, email, us or register online.

Government and Business Development Committee

RSVP Now Friday, April 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
At Chamber Board Room

Description: The Government & Business Development Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) legislative issues impacting business and considers programs to add value for Chamber members dues investment.

This committee generally meets at on the second Tuesday of each month. Open to ALL!

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

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Chamber Meet & Greet

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: Join us to chat and gather information on how the Midstate Chamber can help YOUR BUSINESS GROW! Learn about our variety of programs as well as our phenomenal Committees. This event is FREE and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!

This program is designed for "not-yet members" - feel free to invite other friends in business.

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Suite 2C, Meriden, 06450

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Alliance Business After Hours at MembersFirst Federal Credit Union

Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
At MembersFirst Federal Credit Union

Description: MembersFirst Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Business After Hours with the Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance in their Walllingford Branch. More information to come.

Location Info: 163 Washington St., Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901, email us or register online.

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

RSVP Now Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Hamden Regional Chamber

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

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.

Golf Committee Meeting

Friday, April 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: the golf Committee will be planning the Chamber's 36th Annual Ray Parmentier Classic Golf Tournament which will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Hunter's Golf Course

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

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901, email, us or register online.

Trivia Night Party

Friday, April 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
At Club Lucent

Description: Come out and show off your Trivia Knowledge while supporting Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services! You can help to support and serve victims of domestic violence all while having a great time!Trivia begins at 7:00 pm.

BYOB, food is provided

Must be 21 to play

Location Info: 25 N Plains Hwy., Wallingford

Contact Info: Tables of 8 are offered at $175 and singles players are $25. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email or call Linsey Walters @ 203-630-1638 for more information or to register.

Click HERE if you wish to register through Eventbrite

She Who Wins Summit

Friday, April 28, 2023 through Saturday, April 29, 2023

Description: Calling all Entrepreneurs! Join us for a transformational event. Meet our Soul Shfting Speakers. Hosted by Renee Bauer.

Supercharge your soul, recommit to a life of purpose and wealth, and surround yourself with like-minded women.

Our inspiring speakers and workshops were curated to create an experience that is part personal development and part business strategy to help you get to where youwant to be in both business and life.

After the last few years, we could all use a moment to pause, reset and get re-inspired. So, we can show up even more powerfully in our businesses, in our communities, and in our lives. The She Who Wins Summit is here to help you tap back into your purpose.

Location Info: Uncasville, CT

Contact Info: Click here for more information, costs to attend and registration.