Pomperaug River Clean Up
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Southbury Parks and Recreation Building, 561 Main Street South, Southbury, CT
Admission: Free
Organizers: Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition
Registration: Register at pomperaug.org/events
Give back to the environment and your community by joining PRWC to clean up trash in and along the Pomperaug River in Southbury. Volunteers will gather at the Southbury Parks and Recreation Building and cover a 1-mile loop from Flood Bridge Road to Platt Farm Preserve and back. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Solar SUN-Days
Date: Sundays, July 13 – August 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Southbury Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South, Southbury, CT
Admission: Free
Organizers: Sustainable Southbury | info@sustainablesouthbury.org
Designed for homeowners, students, and anyone interested in solar energy, this educational and technical workshop series explores advancements in solar power, installation and financial considerations, battery storage, and industry trends.
Each weekly session features a 15–20 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. Different vendors are featured each Sunday. Attendees will gain a solid introduction to solar technologies and related systems.
Second Sunday Poetry & Music
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery, 493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury, CT 06488
Admission: Free
Organizers: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery
Join Vicinanza Studios & Gallery for its Second Sunday Poetry & Music series, a monthly celebration of spoken word, prose, poetry, and acoustic music. Held every second Sunday at the gallery, this open mic-style event features a welcoming atmosphere for both renowned poets and local talents. August’s featured guests: Pat Mattola and Ed Lent. All are welcome—whether you’re a writer, performer, or a fan of the arts.
Justice Southbury Speaker Series: Candice Courtney
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Admission: Free, To receive the Zoom link, email: justicesouthbury@gmail.com
Organizers: Justice Southbury
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