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SUMMARY:Always Home's HEART TO HEART Gala
DESCRIPTION:Always Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala returns June 5 with this year’s “Garden Soirée” theme\, transforming Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa into an elegant evening dedicated to supporting families facing housing instability across Southeastern Connecticut. Running from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.\, the annual fundraiser blends formal celebration with a deeply personal mission\, bringing together community members\, local supporters\, and advocates for a night centered around compassion\, connection\, and meaningful impact. \nAlways Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala supports Always Home and its work preventing family homelessness through housing support\, financial assistance\, and family stabilization services. The evening’s “Garden Soirée” atmosphere is designed to feel celebratory and welcoming\, with guests enjoying cocktails from the open bar\, a silent auction\, and a three-course gourmet dinner before the night transitions into live music and dancing. Organizers are encouraging attendees to interpret the evening’s attire however they wish\, whether that means black tie\, cocktail wear\, or elegant floral-inspired looks\, emphasizing that support for the mission matters most. \nThe gala has become one of the region’s more prominent nonprofit social events\, combining upscale atmosphere with fundraising that directly impacts local families in crisis. Between the music\, dinner service\, auction items\, and packed ballroom energy\, the night offers more than a traditional fundraiser. It creates a shared sense of purpose among attendees while still delivering the polished feel of a major social event. For guests attending\, the evening serves as both a celebration and a reminder of how community support can create stability and opportunity for families who need it most. \nEvent Highlights\n\nOpen Bar Cocktails\nSilent Auction\nThree-Course Gourmet Dinner\nLive Music and Dancing\nFundraising to Support Family Homelessness Prevention\n\nTicket Information\n\nIndividual Tickets: $175\nPatron and Sponsorship Opportunities Available\n\n 
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LOCATION:Mystic Mariott Hotel & Spa\, 625 North Road #117\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Mariott Hotel & Spa
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SUMMARY:Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. Craft & Vendor Fur-Raiser
DESCRIPTION:Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. Craft & Vendor Fur-Raiser brings a community-focused fundraiser to the Lower Town Green in Ledyard on June 14 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Organized by Ledyard C.H.A.I.N.\, the event combines local vendors\, raffles\, and family-friendly activities with a clear mission to support the medical fund for shelter pets at Ledyard Animal Control. It’s structured as an open\, outdoor gathering designed to bring people together while supporting a local cause. \nThe event features a mix of vendors and community booths alongside activities geared toward families and animal lovers. Highlights include meet-and-greets with the Ledyard donkeys\, a pet food collection drive\, wildlife rehabbers\, and interactive elements like a selfie backdrop. Food options include Kona Ice\, adding a casual\, festival-style feel. Guests are encouraged to bring pet food donations and can receive small gifts while supplies last. \nProceeds from the event go directly toward medical care for shelter animals\, helping cover costs beyond what standard shelter budgets allow. With its blend of shopping\, activities\, and purpose-driven fundraising\, the Craft & Vendor Fur-Raiser offers a straightforward way to support local animal welfare while enjoying a community event. Pets are welcome but must be leashed or in carriers.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/ledyard-c-h-a-i-n-craft-vendor-fur-raiser/
LOCATION:Ledyard Lower Town Green\, 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ledyard Lower Town Green
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour Fundraiser at The Hounds
DESCRIPTION:Happy Hour Fundraiser at The Hounds brings live music\, community support\, and Grateful Dead-inspired energy to The Hounds on June 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features a performance by Mystic Dead while raising funds for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center and Always Home\, giving the evening both a festive atmosphere and a meaningful community purpose. Set just outside Stonington Borough near the Avalonia Paffard Marsh preserve\, The Hounds provides a scenic coastal backdrop for an early summer fundraiser built around music\, gathering\, and local support. \nMystic Dead has built a following across SE Connecticut for recreating the improvisational spirit and live energy of the Grateful Dead through extended jams\, classic songs\, and performances designed to capture the atmosphere of a traditional Dead-inspired concert experience. Known for blending recognizable favorites with spontaneous musical exploration\, the band draws both longtime Deadheads and newer audiences looking for a laid-back night of live music. The combination of the band’s style and The Hounds’ coastal event setting gives the fundraiser a relaxed summer-evening feel that fits naturally into the shoreline atmosphere of Stonington. \nThe Hounds itself adds to the experience with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces\, nautical-inspired design\, landscaped grounds\, and views surrounding the property near Stonington Harbor. Throughout the evening\, attendees can enjoy live music while supporting organizations focused on helping local families and community members across the region. A portion of event proceeds will benefit both the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center and Always Home. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/happy-hour-fundraiser-at-the-hounds/
LOCATION:The Hounds\, 769 Stonington Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Hounds
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