Wilton Farmers Market
Wilton Town Green
Wednesdays June-October
11AM-3PM
Volunteers are needed to represent CHS on Wednesdays at the market! Staff member Jarred will be attending most dates, so this is a good opportunity for new Ambassadors. Set up is at 10:30AM. This is an outdoor event- rain or shine.
Wed. 8/26
10:30AM-3:00PM
1. Dana Fackert
2. Lisa Baran
Wed. 9/2
10:30AM-3:00PM
1. Denice Fogel
2. ______________________________________
Wed. 9/9
10:30AM-3:00PM
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
Market at 1115 Main
Firestone Cafe and Art Studio (1115 Main Street, Manchester)
Sunday, 9/13
10AM-2PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this outdoor event. This market will feature local artisans, delicious food at the adjoining cafe, and a paw print craft by a local vendor. Perfect tabling opportunity for dog lovers. For more information visit https://www.themarket1115.com/ Setup is for 9:30AM
9:30AM-12:00PM
1. Amy Cangro
2. Karen Orvis
12:00PM-3:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
CHS Yappy Hour
Hops on the Hill Brewery, Glastonbury
Wednesday, 9/16
6PM-7:30PM
2 Ambassadors are needed to check in guests at this event for CHS donors and supports. Set up time is 5:15PM.
5:15PM-7:30PM
1. Jennifer Lynn Bethke
2. Jay Ahearn
Come Out & Run
101 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton
Sunday, 09/20/2026
7AM-11AM
2 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pet at this awesome race. Tasks will include handing out dental treats, talking about pet dental health, and CHS programs. This event is held by Wilton Pride and more information can be found by visiting: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Wilton/ComeOutandRun. Set up time is 7:00AM.
7AM-11AM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
CHS Yappy Hour
By the Bay Restaurant, Niantic
Wednesday, 9/24 (Rain date 10/1)
6PM-7:30PM
2 Ambassadors are needed to check in guests at this event for CHS donors and supports. Set up time is 5:15PM.
5:15PM-7:30PM
1. Ellen Gottfried
2. Mary Lou Bowen
Newington Waterfall Festival
Market Square, Newington, CT
Saturday, 9/26
10AM-3PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this outdoor event hosted by Newington Chamber of Commerce. This event will feature family-friendly activities, performances, and a chalk art competition. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the rain date (10/03). Set up time is at 9AM. For more information visit: https://newingtonchamber.com/event/newington-waterfall-festival-2026/
9AM-12:00PM
1. Jennifer Lynn Bethke
2. Jay Ahearn
12:00PM-3:00PM
1. Lee Ann Spence
2. Debra Walsh
Pet Mayor Tito’s Adoption Extravaganza
Northwest Park, Manchester, CT
Saturday, 10/03
9AM-3PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this outdoor event. This opportunity will feature pet friendly vendors, rescue organizations, a pet costume parade, live music, and more. Rain or shine event. Set up time is at 9AM.
9AM-12:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
12:00PM-3:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
Animal Awareness Day
Guilford Fairgrounds
Sunday, 10/04
10AM-3PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this outdoor event. This opportunity will feature: Annual Blessing of the Animals, live animal and dog training demonstrations, mini therapy horses, local rescue groups, pet-related vendors, food trucks, and a giant bake sale. Rain or shine event. Set up time is at 10AM.
10AM-12:30PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
12:30PM-3:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
Bill Berloni Adoption Event
Palace Theater, Waterbury, CT
Sunday, 10/25
9:30AM-1:00PM
2 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this indoor opportunity. This is an adoption event associated with a Bill Berloni show as a part of their Upstaged event series. Brass City Rescue Alliance will be hosting the adoptions for approved families. For our portion, we will be talking about CHS programs to help keep pets and families together. Set up time is at 9:30AM.
9:30AM-1:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
Lucky Pawlooza
Mill River Bark Park, Stamford, CT
Saturday, 10/10
10:30AM-5PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this outdoor event. This opportunity will feature: adoptable dogs, food trucks
fun run course for the dogs, kid-friendly activities, pup Cup Barktenders serving sweet treats, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.luckydogrefuge.com/luckypawlooza.html . Rain date is October 11th. Set up time is at 10:30AM.
10:30AM-2:30PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
2:30PM-5:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
Pups, Paws, Pucks
Danbury Ice Arena (Danbury, CT)
Saturday, 11/21
6:00PM-10:00PM
2 Ambassadors are needed to represent the pets at this indoor event. This opportunity will feature the chance to setup a informational table on the concourse, talk more about pet health, and programs to help keep pets and families together. Set up time is at 6:00PM.
6:00PM-10:00PM
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________