Join us for family-friendly workshops, community events, and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. Our events are always completely FREE for our communities. Check back often for new events and updates. We also post on our social media, so be sure to follow us:
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June
Rescheduled-TBA
Social-Emotional Learning Discussion – virtual
This one-hour Zoom session will be facilitated by a child care expert from 211 Child Care and will focus on social-emotional learning. You will learn practical strategies you can use at home to help navigate your child’s feelings and behavior.
Space limited to 30, register soon.
Questions? Contact Christine at coordinator@neecouncil.org or 860-717-2009.
6-7:00pm
June
28
Summer Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. For our summer meetups, we will be taking it outside and meeting at The Scoop Social in Putnam. Ice cream and refreshments will be available for purchase. Guests are responsible for their own orders. Summer parent socials at The Scoop Social are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, updates will be shared via email and social media.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required.
2-3pm @ The Scoop Social
July
26
Summer Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. For our summer meetups, we will be taking it outside and meeting at The Scoop Social in Putnam. Ice cream and refreshments will be available for purchase. Guests are responsible for their own orders. Summer parent socials at The Scoop Social are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, updates will be shared via email and social media.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required.
2-3pm @ The Scoop Social
August
23
Summer Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. For our summer meetups, we will be taking it outside and meeting at The Scoop Social in Putnam. Ice cream and refreshments will be available for purchase. Guests are responsible for their own orders. Summer parent socials at The Scoop Social are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, updates will be shared via email and social media.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required.
2-3pm @ The Scoop Social
Sept
27
Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. We provide some light snacks and a non-judgemental space to help build your village.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required as space is limited.
2-3pm @ Hale YMCA
October
20
Community Table – in person
Community Table stakeholders come together to network, share resources, problem-solve, and take action on local needs. Membership is open to all community stakeholders, such as childcare providers, parents, caregivers, agencies, organizations, businesses, educators, schools, & local officials, who have an interest in early childhood and working together on the mission of the NECC.
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year and provide a relaxed, supportive space to problem-solve, share ideas, and take meaningful action together. Dinner is provided, and on-site childcare is available for children ages 2 and up, so parents can participate fully and comfortably.
More into to come..
5-7:00pm in Thompson
2027
April
28
Community Table – in person
Community Table stakeholders come together to network, share resources, problem-solve, and take action on local needs. Membership is open to all community stakeholders, such as childcare providers, parents, caregivers, agencies, organizations, businesses, educators, schools, & local officials, who have an interest in early childhood and working together on the mission of the NECC.
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year and provide a relaxed, supportive space to problem-solve, share ideas, and take meaningful action together. Dinner is provided, and on-site childcare is available for children ages 2 and up, so parents can participate fully and comfortably.
More into to come..
5-7:00pm in Sterling