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Weekend Events: Civil War Re-Enactment, Halloween Fun

From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.

Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information. 

Oxford: Civil War Re-Enactment

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Oxford Grange Hall, 30 Oxford Road

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Description: The Oxford Historical Society will present Kevin Johnson as Private William Webb, an African-American Civil War soldier from Connecticut at the Oxford Grange Hall on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m.  The Grange Hall is located between the Oxford Center Firehouse and Oxford Center School on Route 67.

Annual Pequonnock River Valley Hike

Where: Starts at the Commuter Lot at Daniels Farm Road and Park St., Trumbull

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When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 11 a.m.; Oct. 28 rain date.

Cost: Free

Description: On the hike you will learn how the valley has been transformed throughout history. Carved from a wild torrent of glacier melt, the valley was once a bustling industrial and commercial landscape but changing transportation and economic needs has returned the valley back to its natural habitat: a thriving ecosystem for a variety of plant and wildlife. It is now become a significant part of Trumbull’s ecological, recreational and cultural community.

The hike is free, but donations are always welcome. Guide books for this trail and other walking tours in Trumbull will be available for purchase at the start of the event. 

44th Annual Apple Pie Festival at Dunbar Church

Where: Dunbar United Church of Christ, 767 Benham St, Hamden, CT

When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10:00 am

Cost: Free

Description: Dunbar United Church of Christ will hold its Annual Apple Festival on Saturday, October 27th from 10 am - 2 pm.  In addition to purchasing delicious apple pies made by the members of the Dunbar Women's Fellowship Committee, a wide range of apple dishes are available to eat at the festival including a slice of apple pie, apple crisp, apple pancakes, and the festival's famous Danish specialty "aebel skivers".  Apple cinnamon ice cream sundaes are also on the menu again this year.  Get them while they last.

The festival happens rain or shine, and parking and admission are free. Dunbar United Church of Christ is located at the corner of Dunbar Hill Road and Benham Street in Hamden and is easily reached by turning onto Benham Street from Dixwell Avenue at the Home Depot Plaza.  Visit the church website at www.dunbarchurch.com for more information about the church and its mission.

The Mix LIVE @ DRAFTHOUSE-Halloween Party-Classic Rock

Where: Draft House, 350 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: The Mix is a powerhouse rock band featuring 6 of the areas most highly regarded musicians. The Mix provide a perfect blend of classic rock that will keep you partying all night. If you like the music of Led Zeppelin, Journey, Boston, Kansas, The Foo Fighters, Styx, Heart, Foo Fighters, Queen, Van Halen and other true classic greats then The Mix is the band you need to see! Wear a costume!

Kids Night Out at Wells Hollow Creamery

Where: Wells Hollow Creamery, 656 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: An afternoon of fun for kiddos of all ages. Small business owners of bringtheHoopla, Chirp, and &J2 Kids have joined forces to produce kid-friendly events while highlighting local businesses. Admission is FREE and we encourage everyone to be a part of our Halloween costume contest. Prizes will be awarded and judging begins at 3:15 p.m. You will enjoy live music, vendors and Touch-A-Truck. Additional activities being offered are a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, corn maze, face painting and much more!!

Milford: Cats: The Musical

Where: Parsons Complex, 70 W River St, Milford, CT

When: Friday, October 26th at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 27th at 7:00pm and Sunday, October 28th at 2:00pm.

Description: If you missed seeing CATS on Broadway you will have the chance to catch it in another ‘life’ at the Parsons Complex in Milford, October 26-28th.   Lauralton Hall students and faculty are reviving this beloved musical in an amateur production based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”, by T.S. Eliot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.

Naugatuck Cheerleaders Clothing Drive

When: Saturday 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Naugatuck High School, 584 Rubber Ave.

Description: The team will collect clothes and other others to raise money for the team on the patio at the high school.

Oxford PTO Tag Sale & Shread It Day

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday

Where: Oxford Center School, 462 Oxford Road

Description: A traditional tag sale with several vendors will be held. Also, the event will feature a truck from Secure Eco Shred will be at the school and will shred all documents on site. People can purchase a pre-order shred bag for $10. The bag will hold approximately 30-to-35 pounds of paper and junk mail.

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