We are excited to invite you to our upcoming multicultural celebration honoring Arab American Month, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Autism Acceptance Month.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Location: Beman Middle School, 1 Wilderman’s Way, Middletown, CT 06457

This event has two distinct parts with different attendance opportunities:

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Food, Dance, Art, Games, and More! 

Priority attendance for students enrolled in our 21st Century programs and their families; space for additional students and families may be limited. Details below.

Activities include:

• Live cultural food demonstrations with take-home recipe cards

• Traditional dance lessons featuring Arab American and Pacific Islander heritage

• Interactive games and art stations celebrating diversity

• Gift bags and gift cards to recreate the featured recipes at home

• Complimentary food, prizes, and gifts

6:30 PM: Performance Open to ALL Community Members

Li Liu Performs: Traditions of Chinese Acrobats
An extraordinary showcase of traditional Chinese acrobatic arts suitable for all ages!

The early activities (5:00-6:30 PM) will prioritize our 21st Century program participants due to space limitations, but we welcome all Middletown families to join if space allows. Everyone is guaranteed seating for the spectacular Li Liu acrobatic performance beginning at 6:30 PM, which is open to the entire community.

This celebration represents our commitment to honoring diverse cultures, promoting wellness, and strengthening community connections. We hope you'll join us for this special evening of cultural exchange and celebration.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10 am - 2 pm | Main Street in Middletown

The Middletown Kids Health & Safety Day is an educational and fun-filled opportunity for children and their caregivers to learn about wellness and safety as well as the resources available in time of need. The event features information, interactive exhibits, health screenings, child identification, bicycle safety rodeo, car seat clinic, music, and much more! This non-profit event is sponsored by the City of Middletown and is free and open to the public.

Full event flyer available here.

Kiwanis Club of Middletown presents Bike Rodeo and Helmet Giveaway at Middletown Kids Health and Safety Day. Bring your kid’s bike, scooter, or skateboard down with the family to the Middletown Kids Health and Safety Day and get FREE helmet, bike tune-up, and practice safety skills on our course!

Full event flyer available here.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, come enjoy some friendly rivalry between the City of Middletown Police and Fire, as they face off in their annual basketball game. The proceeds go to support the Prof Gallitto Scholarship for a graduating MHS Senior.

Doors open at 6:00 pm
Game starts at 6:30 pm

Middletown High School
200 La Rosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457

$5.00 Admission for anyone 5 years and older

For more info, please email: profgirlsbball90@gmail.com

Full event flyer available here.

The YMCA is providing teens opportunities such as finding a job, volunteering, mentoring, and overall tools to success. ServSafe and FIRST-AID / CPR CERT. 100% free.

Full program flyer available here.

Thanks to grant funding, The Y is able to offer after school programs for FREE to Beman students! For more information, call (860) 343- 6262 or email: Amoore@midymca.org

To view the flyer with clickable links, please click here.

Lemonade for Unashamed is a community-wide fundraiser inviting elementary students to become "Lemonade Champions" by hosting lemonade stands from July 1-31, 2025. This fun summer activity teaches children entrepreneurship and philanthropy while raising funds for Unashamed Inc.'s Imagine Me Intensive Mentorship program, which supports foster youth ages 16-21 in developing essential life skills and self-worth.

Students who participate will receive a complete "Lemonade Champion Kit" with supplies, have the chance to win prizes in six fun categories, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster youth in our community. Parent/guardian supervision is required, and all proceeds directly support the Imagine Me program. Registration is now open at www.unashamedinc.org/lemonade or by emailing iamunashamedllc@gmail.com

Full program flyer available here.

Bushy Hill Day Camp is a nature- and outdoor exploration-based day camp located on 750 acres in Ivoryton, CT. Campers are immersed in the natural world through hands-on activities, hiking, games, pond study, arts and crafts, and programs designed to encourage their curiosity about local wildlife, plants, trees, habitats, and ecosystems. Campers spend their mornings with their age-based field groups in different activities, and after lunch they have swimming time at our private, mile-long lake. After waterfront time, campers enjoy a snack, skits, songs, and closing activities before they are picked up by their families or board the camp bus/van to be transported to their pick-up/drop-off point.

View full camp flyer here.

Visit their website here: https://bushyhill.org/

Our 77-acre Outdoor Center is located on beautiful Jobs Pond in Portland, CT. With a great combination of open field space, modern facilities, and tranquil woodlands, we are the ideal place for children to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

View full camp brochure here.

Visit their website here: https://www.campingersoll.org/