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🪓Woodworking Classes, New Food Pantry, & More CT Happenings
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Happy Thursday, Connecticut! We’ve packed today’s email with exciting updates and can’t-miss events happening across the state. Whether you’re looking for a creative woodworking workshop, delicious eats, or unique experiences, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what’s inside:
Last chance for woodworking classes at The Nautical Arts Workshop
Beauty & Essex opening soon at Mohegan Sun
Stratford YMCA’s Community Fridge and Pantry
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It’s the final semester for beloved woodworking courses in Deep River
The Nautical Arts Workshop in Deep River, known for its hands-on weekend woodworking classes, is offering its final semester before retiring from teaching in July 2025. These workshops, inspired by maritime heritage, welcome all skill levels and allow students to create projects using traditional tools and techniques.
While the classes are ending, the Nautical Arts Gallery will remain open, continuing to showcase Connecticut’s rich nautical history. Don’t miss this last opportunity to be part of these cherished workshops!
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BEAUTY & ESSEX SET TO OPEN AT MOHEGAN SUN
A new dining destination for foodies is almost here.
Excitement is building as Beauty & Essex prepares to open its doors at Mohegan Sun in the coming weeks.
Known for its luxurious ambiance and inventive menu, the venue promises to bring a chic dining and nightlife experience to Connecticut.
Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or a romantic dinner, this will be a must-visit spot. Stay tuned for opening dates and special events!
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TOP EVENTS HAPPENING TODAY!
Get out and have some fun at these can’t miss events today!
🎶 Mixtape Match Music Bingo at 1741 Pub & Grill: Bring your music knowledge to the table in this fun, interactive bingo game featuring hits across genres and decades.
🎸 Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s: Get your blues fix at this lively jam session featuring talented musicians and soulful tunes in downtown Hartford.
👻 Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Tour at Twisted Vine Restaurant: Dine and explore the haunted history of this spooky venue.
🧩 Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Café: Test your knowledge and win prizes in a fun atmosphere.
🍷 Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun: Savor incredible wines and bites at this premier culinary event kicking off tonight.
🎤 Rich Vos at Comix Comedy Club: Laugh out loud with one of comedy’s sharpest minds.
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STRATFORD YMCA OPENS COMMUNITY FRIDGE AND PANTRY
Neighbors helping neighbors with free food and resources.
The Stratford YMCA has launched a community fridge and pantry to support local families.
Located on James Street, this initiative operates during regular YMCA hours, inviting the community to "take what you need and leave what you can."
It’s a heartwarming example of neighbors coming together to combat food insecurity and uplift the community.
ON THIS DAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY: THE FRISBEE TAKES FLIGHT
On January 23, 1957, Wham-O began mass-producing its first flying discs under the name "Pluto Platter," marking the start of what would become one of the most iconic toys in history. But the roots of this toy trace back to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where Civil War veteran William Russell Frisbie founded the Frisbie Pie Company in 1871.
Frisbie's pies were sold in tins with a distinctive ridged rim, and as local legend has it, schoolchildren along the Connecticut shoreline discovered that these tins made perfect flying projectiles. Soon, the pastime of tossing Frisbie pie tins became a beloved local activity, reaching college campuses like Yale.
While Walter Morrison's post-WWII invention of a plastic flying disc was initially unrelated to the Connecticut trend, Wham-O capitalized on the pie tin legacy.
Inspired by stories of kids shouting "Frisbie!" while tossing tins, the company reworked its design for better aerodynamics and renamed the toy “Frisbee,” altering the spelling to avoid legal issues.
The rest is history — Wham-O sold over 200 million Frisbees before passing the torch to Mattel in 1994.
From a humble Bridgeport bakery to a global phenomenon, the Frisbee remains a Connecticut-born legend, embodying ingenuity, playfulness, and lasting cultural impact.
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