Latest Events in Berlin(September Updated)

Join us for the annual Berlin Baseball Leo Civitillo Golf Tournament to benefit Friends of Berlin Baseball. FORMAT: 4 -player scramble: 10:30am Registration 11: 00am Raffle Sales and Lunch (Hamburgers & Hot Dogs) 12:00pm Shotgun Start w/ Steak Dinner, Raffle prizes & awards immediately following Join us to Golf, become a Sponsor of the event - or if you can't attend but still want to support, consider a "Regrets Only" donation. Big or small, your support and generosity are appreciated! Funds raised from the tournament will be used to support the program through the purchase of baseball clothing, baseballs, and other equipment. In addition, your support from the 2025 tournament will be giving this year's team the opportunity to once again play a game at YardGoats Stadium in Hartford. We appreciate all of your support and hope to see you at the tournament and at our games this spring! Information Source: Friends of Berlin Baseball - BHS Boosters | eventbrite

Empowering our Families: Supporting Connections in Interracial Adoptive Families: Join Dr. Tony Hynes, an interracial adoptee, in this engaging and interactive workshop focused on building strong connections within interracial adoptive families. Tony, who was at the center of a highly publicized custody battle over interracial adoption in Washington, D.C. in the 1990s, will share his personal experiences and insights into the complex dynamics of interracial adoption.Through his unique perspective, participants will explore the historical policies and practices that contributed to Tony and other children like him becoming subjects of intense public scrutiny. This workshop will also examine the various factors that created both challenges and opportunities for members of his two families. Reflecting on his own journey as a Black interracial adoptee, Dr. Hynes' research into social connectedness among adult interracial adoptees will be shared, providing valuable insights that can help strengthen the support systems of interracial adoptive families.This workshop offers a collaborative space for participants to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss the challenges faced by interracial adoptive families. Additionally, attendees will learn best practices for fostering diverse environments, promoting healthy racial identity development in children, discussing race and racism, and nurturing birth family connections. Come prepared to engage, learn, and grow as we work together to support interracial adoptive families. Appropriateness for Social Work:40% of adoptive families in the United States are interracial adoptive families. To support these families, it is paramount to understand the unique challenges these families face. Research surrounding identity, connection, and race has shown that interracial adoptees require unique supports that are centered around understanding their multilayered experiences. This workshop by Dr. Tony Hynes, an interracial adoptee and researcher in adoption, explores his own research which highlights the needs of interracial adoptees throughout the life course. Social workers will gain insight on how to support interracial adoptive families at all stages of their development. Objectives: 1. Learn how to support connections between adoptees and their adoptive families 2. Learn about the policies impacting disparities in child welfare related to interracial adoption. 3. Understanding how to foster belonging for adult interracial adoptees. 4. Understanding how to address challenging conversations with family, peers, and community members about interracial adoption. Information Source: Connecticut Council on Adoption | eventbrite

Date: Monday June 23rd- Thursday June 26th Time: 9am-1pm Location: Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Fields THE ENDLESS SEASON LACROSSE CAMP IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS INTERESTED IN THE GAME OF LACROSSE. GRADES IST- 8TH ARE WELCOME AND NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. EACH SESSION IS LED BY AN ELITE COACHING STAFF AND TAILORED TO PLAYER AGE, GRADE, AND EXPERIENCE. What to Expect: Tailored instruction to each player’s age, grade, and experience level Instruction that includes fundamentals, game-like concepts and interactive competition Camp shirt received upon check in Limited concessions will be available onsite Rates: Early Bird Registration, Before 5/1/25: $175 Regular Registration, After 5/1/25: $200 Multi-Child Enrollment: $150/child Registration Information: To register online: proceed using our online platform to register and recieve your confirmation email. Online processing fees rates may apply. To register by mail: Email powerlacrosse6@gmail.com for registration and mailing instructions. Cash, Check, or Venmo accepted What to Bring: Stick Mouth guard Equipment Water Bottle Snack (light concessions will be for sale) Positive attitude Willingness to work hard and learn! Register now and get ready to have FUN! Information Source: Power Lacrosse and Athletics | eventbrite

Are you a tired grown up who has absolutely had it and need a rest? Then you have come to the right place! Join mental health non-profit Everyone's Healing and Flow Midwest Yoga at the beautiful Jubilee Farm, a 164 acre center for ecology and spirituality, for Rest Camp, a one day retreat fundraiser for tired grown ups. Together we will move, create, and connect. Your Rest Camp Counselors are certified yoga instructors Justina Schacht and Hernando Albarracin and certified mindfulness instructor and mental health clinician, Shanna Shrum. Together they will gently lead you through sessions of yoga, meditation, outdoor activities, creativity, and most important REST! And the best part? Your ticket cost goes directly to providing free and low cost therapy services to those who are uninsured and underinsured. So while you're resting and enjoying snacks generously donated by Bunn Gourmet and a catered lunch, you're helping others! We call that a WIN WIN! Rest Camp strives to be an inclusive LGBTQ+ affirming, anti-ableist, and anti-racist space. If you have the means, we encourage you to consider sponsoring an Equity Ticket that allows those who are apart of historically marginalized communities to attend Rest Camp for free. Check out our Buy 1 General Admission Ticket and Sponsor 1 Equity Ticket bundle and save $30! Cause who doesn't love to rest, give, and get a deal?! Learn more or apply for a Equity Ticket here . Check out the itinerary of trauma informed activities and FAQ below! Itinerary Restorative Yoga led by Justina Rest Outdoor Reading Club led by Justina Catered Lunch Outdoor Write and Rest led by Shanna Rest Meditation led by Hernando Creative Rest led by Shanna FAQ What should I wear? Comfortable clothes you can move and rest in. What should I bring? We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle as Jubilee Farm supports sustainability. What if I don't want to participate in one or more of the offerings? That's totally fine! Rest Camp strives to be as trauma informed as possible and that means encouraging Campers to listen to themselves and only participate in what feels emotionally and physically safe to them. Information Source: Everyone's Healing | eventbrite

Join Sultana Education Foundation this fall for an extended paddling excursion to the lower Delmarva.  Striking out each day from base camp at the award-winning Atlantic Hotel in historic Berlin, Maryland, participants in this trip will spend four days exploring the back bays of Assateague Island and the primeval cypress swamps of the upper Pocomoke River – widely regarded as one of the finest flat-water paddling destinations on the East Coast.   Most days include a half-day of flat-water paddling followed by time to explore local culture and relax. This trip is limited to 10 participants, and with the exception of one dinner, trip fees include all meals, lodging, paddling gear, and round-trip transportation from Chestertown/Easton.  * A Note About Lodging Options Participants have the choice of Standard or Deluxe rooms, and single or double occupancy.   Standard rooms feature a full bed and private bath with a stand-up shower.  Deluxe rooms feature either a queen or king bed with a private bath that has a tub and shower. Information Source: Sultana Education Foundation Public Paddles | eventbrite