Looking Toward February
Margaritas, Pool, Painting, Chess and More!
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🌟 Featured Event: Paint Your Pet on a Wood Heart
Annie’s Art Party: Paint a portrait of your pet on an 8" freestanding wooden heart block while enjoying delicious wines. It’s easy and fun! Simply email Annie a photo of your pet, and she’ll pre-sketch it onto the wood for you. At the event, Annie will guide you step by step to bring your artwork to life. Perfect for all skill levels and makes a thoughtful Valentine’s gift for any pet lover!
When: Tuesday, January 28
Where: Paradise Hill Road Vineyard and Winery, 15 Wind Swept Hill Road
Time: 6-8 pm
Register: Annie’s Art Party
🍹Margarita Tasting at the Tavern!
Enjoy six hand crafted champagne sized margaritas with a side of chips and salsa for just $30! Cocktails include traditional, blood orange basil, strawberry, pineapple chili, peach, and cranberry!
When: Wednesday, January 29
Where: Gaetano’s Tavern on Main, 40 North Main Street
Time: 6 pm
Register: Call 203-294-1114 to make reservations
🧘♀️ Mindful Craft Class: Just in time for Valentine's Day
Create this beautiful heart chicken wire suncatcher with crystals and gems while practicing mindfulness. You’ll start the session with a guided meditation on love.
When: Saturday, February 1
Where: Hidden Gem on Main, 24 Wallace Avenue
Time: 1-3 pm
Register: Heartwood Happenings
🖌️ Family Paint Party
This pizza painting party is nothing but fun! Come with your favorite person and complete a painting together. Ages 3-103 are welcome! Each person will get their own 10x20 inch canvas. When put together it will create one painting! Canvases are pre-traced- no drawing experience needed!
When: Sunday, February 2
Where: Catalyst Art Studio, 78 Center Street
Time: 2:30 pm
Register: Catalyst Art Studio
🎱 Meet the Biggest Names in Pool
Ever want to play a rack with the biggest names in pool? Now’s your chance! Meet Earl Strickland, Jeremy Jones, Scott Frost 'The Freezer', Rodney Morris and Lukas Fracasso-Verner at Yale Billiards. Book your VIP or General Admission today! All packages include meet and a food buffet. VIP Packages include pictures, play a rack and Autograph.
Where: Yale Billiards, 169 North Plains Industrial Road
When: Sunday, February 2
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Register: Call 203) 294-9591
👩🏫 Women’s Business Networking Event
Build powerful connections with other women in business who are serious about growth, and put your focus on scaling up your enterprise. Dive deep into the topics that matter most to women in business and create a network that’s all about opportunity and referrals. The Empower Women's Network meets face-to-face on the third Monday of every month—don’t miss out on this chance to level up and connect with like-minded winners!
When: Monday, January 27
Where: Coalition for a Better Wallingford, 136 Center Street
Time: 6-7:30 pm
♛ Calling all Chess Fans!
Interested in learning to play chess? Already a chess expert but looking for new opportunities to play? Come to the Wallingford Grange this Saturday, February 1 to play or learn. Bring your set or use ours! Hot beverages also available. All levels, all ages!
When: Saturday, February 1
Where: Wallingford Grange, 586 Center Street
Time: 9-11 am
Register: Not required, but helpful. Call (203) 996-8859
🤡 Comedy Extravaganza
Come enjoy a night of laughs with friends with Charlie Monroe!
When: Saturday, February 1
Where: Fox Den Tattoo, 220 North Colony Road
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm
Register: Call the Fox Den at (203) 626-9241 to reserve your space
🏠 Cozy Cabin Paint Night
Grab your friends and family and for an evening of fun! All skill levels are welcome as you are guided step by step on how to paint a cozy cabin. This event is set up for success! BYOB!
When: Saturday, February 1
Where: Catalyst Art Studio, 78 Center St
Time: 6:30 pm
Register: Catalyst Art Studio
🪵 Brunch & Sign with Muffins and Mimosa
Tickets include three mimosas or other drinks from the bar (mimosas, wine, beer, cider or soft drinks) and muffins. Choose a Words on Wood design. We will prepare all of your materials and when you arrive, we will walk you through the process, step by step, to create your masterpiece.
When: Sunday, February 2
Where: Words on Wood, 138 Center Street
Time: 12 pm
Register: Words on Wood
🪧 Wallingford Mayor State of the Town Address
Sponsored by the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, head on over to Masonicare to hear the State of the Town Address from Mayor Vincent Cervoni. Hear about economic development achievements, budget, grand list growth, safety and a public utilities update.
When: Wednesday, January 29
Where: Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road
Time: 8:30 - 10 am
Register: Tickets available
☀️ Wallingford’s Weekly Forecast
Sunday, January 26: High, 39°, Low 18°: Partly sunny
Monday, January 27: High 36°, Low 26°: Partly sunny; breezy in the afternoon
Tuesday, January 28: High 40°, Low 14°: Cloudy
Wednesday, January 29: High 28°, Low 21°: Mostly cloudy with a snow shower possible
Thursday, January 30: High 31°, Low 15°: Clouds and sunshine
Friday, January 31: High 27°, Low 12°: Sun and areas of low clouds and cold
Saturday, February 1: High 31°, Low 23°: Partly sunny
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Until next week, stay warm, stay connected, and enjoy all the wonderful things Wallingford has to offer! 😊