Happy Friday! Read below to find out what's happening at MPS and in our community.
Events/Programs/News
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will host a meeting on Monday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parsons Government Center Board Room. The agenda includes the annual Transportation Report and polices for a first reading. View the meeting packet here.
Fancy Nancy Book Talk
The illustrator of the Fancy Nancy Book series will be hosting a book talk and reading of the newest book in the series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the books on October 26, 11 a.m. at the Foran High School Auditorium. Sign up for the free event here!
Essay Contest
The Milford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting essay contests, one for Grades 5-8 and one for Grades 9-12. Winners of the Chapter have a chance to move on to the State, Division and National contests. Essays are due November 21.
Grades 5-8, view the prompt and learn more here!
Grades 9-12, view the prompt and learn more here!
Affinity Esports Halloween Game Night
Affinity Esports will host a Halloween Game Night on Friday, October 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Register here!
Tree Walk
Room 17 will host its 4th annual Arboretum Tree Walk on October 25. The walk begins outside the Parsons Government Center Auditorium. Adults will learn all about different tree varieties, and children will engage in math activities.
Friends of the Milford Library Fundraiser
The Friends of the Milford Library will host a fundraiser in partnership with Fire Engine Pizza Co. on Monday, October 27. If you dine in, take out, or order online, a portion of the proceeds goes toward the Friends of the Milford Library.
Improving School Outcomes Workshop
The Milford Department of Human Services/Youth & Family Services will host a workshop for parents and caregivers to explore how to improve students' outcomes at school. The workshop is on October 28 at 6 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. Sign up here.
Flu Clinics
The Milford Health Department will host several flu clinics. Walk-ins are welcome. For the October 29 clinic, register here.
Family Flu Clinic
The Milford Health Department will host a Family Flu Clinic on November 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. The clinic is free for those aged 6 months to 18 years old. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can register here.
What Every Girl Needs to Know
The Milford Department of Human Services/Youth & Family Services will host a discussion designed for 4th & 5th grade girls with mothers/support person on the physical and emotional changes of puberty. It is on November 5, at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up here!
Turkey Trot
The annual Milford Turkey Trot is on November 27! The event supports Milford's PTAs, Avery's Little Army and Purple Pantry Boxes. Register at www.milfordturkeytrot.com.

