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SUMMARY:Mystic River Ambulance EMS Week Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Mystic River Ambulance EMS Week Community Event invites families\, residents\, and curious visitors to stop by McQuade’s Marketplace on Monday\, May 18\, for a hands-on community event celebrating the people behind emergency medical services in southeastern Connecticut. Hosted by Mystic River Ambulance as part of National EMS Week\, the event offers the public a chance to meet EMTs and paramedics\, explore emergency vehicles up close\, and learn more about the lifesaving work happening behind the scenes every day across the region. \nTaking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, the event blends education and family-friendly activities in a way designed to make emergency services feel more approachable\, especially for children. Guests will have opportunities to tour an ambulance\, speak directly with crew members\, and participate in safety-focused demonstrations and activities throughout the morning. Organizers are also planning giveaways and interactive learning opportunities that help explain how emergency response teams operate during real-world situations. For younger kids especially\, seeing the inside of an ambulance and meeting first responders outside of an emergency setting can turn something intimidating into something fascinating. \nSet outside the busy Mystic location of McQuade’s Marketplace\, the event adds a strong community atmosphere to an already familiar local gathering place. EMS Week events like this are designed not only to educate the public but also to recognize the critical role emergency medical professionals play throughout the area. Whether visitors stop by for a few minutes or spend the morning exploring the displays and activities\, the event offers a rare close-up look at the people and equipment that help protect the community every day. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• This is a family-friendly event open to the public\n• Children should remain supervised while exploring emergency vehicles and equipment\n• Arriving earlier in the event window may provide better access to demonstrations and crew interactions\n• Guests are encouraged to ask questions and participate in safety activities\n• Parking availability may vary depending on store traffic and event attendance\n• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for families attending with children \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-river-ambulance-ems-week-community-event/
LOCATION:McQuades Marketplace Mystic\, 14 Clara Drive\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:McQuade's Marketplace Mystic
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Pizza\, Pulse & Community (benefits the Mystic Ambulance Corps)
DESCRIPTION:Pizza\, Pulse & Community brings together food and local impact at Angie’s Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge\, turning a simple night out into a fundraiser that directly supports Mystic River Ambulance Association. Running from 4:00 to 8:00 PM\, the event channels a portion of every sale toward the people who respond when emergencies happen\, giving the community a tangible way to contribute just by showing up and ordering a meal. \nEvents like this highlight how essential local ambulance services are\, especially in smaller coastal communities where response times and resources can make a critical difference. The Mystic River Ambulance Association provides emergency medical care and transport across the region\, often serving as a frontline connection between residents and the care they need. Supporting organizations like this helps maintain equipment\, staffing\, and readiness\, making community-driven fundraisers an important part of sustaining those services. \nThroughout the evening\, the event keeps things light and engaging with a rotating surprise element\, as one delivery each hour arrives by ambulance. It adds a visible\, memorable connection to the cause while keeping the atmosphere welcoming and family-friendly. Between the food\, the purpose\, and the direct impact\, Pizza\, Pulse & Community offers a straightforward way for locals to gather\, give back\, and support essential services.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pizza-pulse-community-benefits-the-mystic-ambulance-corps/
LOCATION:Angie’s Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge\, 25 Roosevelt Avenue\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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