Peach Festival, Field Dedication, Blessing of Backpacks in Oxford

Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Oxford? Check out our handy guide to the weekend! If you're having a tag sale, gig or other event, add it to our Oxford Patch calendar. 

Oxford High School Field Dedication

Oxford First Selectman George R. Temple announced Wednesday that there will be a dedication ceremony for the newly constructed athletic fields at Oxford High School on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 7 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and will be held at the Oxford High School athletic fields located at 61 Quaker Farms Road.

The Oxford High School Booster Club will be selling snacks and refreshments at this ceremony. There will be a performance by The Connecticut Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps with a fireworks display to close out the evening. All are encouraged to come and enjoy this exciting event. For more information please call 203-888-2543

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Clothes Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 1 Oxford

A clothes fundraiser will take place at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at 36 Belinsky Circle in Oxford. The troop is raising money for gear, camperships for summer camp and trips. Any clothes, linens, draperies and small rugs can be accepted. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Free Yoga in Woodbury

A free yoga class will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Woodbury Yoga Center.

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Civil War Living History Weekend in Woodbury

Step back in time to the summer of 1863. Stroll through the military camps and the civilian town of Unity. Talk with reenactors as they drill and go about their day. Take part in a scavenger hunt where the whole family learns about the American Civil War.

The Second Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery reenactment will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Strong Preserve Park. Cost to attend is $10 per adult, $5 per student or senior, $4 for children ages five to 10 and free admittance for children younger than five. Visit the Civil War reenactment event listing for more information.

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Union City Little League Fall Softball and Baseball Sign-Ups

Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Joy Joy Complex on Morris Street in Naugatuck. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Cruising for Veterans Car Show

The car show will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Porter and Chester Institute in Watertown. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Peach Festival

The Oxford Historical Society’s 7th annual Peach Festival will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Hall. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Beth El Synagogue Movie Night and Discussion

Laugh through the ultimate "teshuvah" film, "Groundhog Day,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Beth El Synagogue, 444 Main St. North, Southbury. Then participate in a lively discussion, led by Rabbi Falk, about the main character's personal transformation from a cynical man existing through days of unrealized and regretful living to a self-actualized person who is truly engaged in living in the light of love and kindness. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Four Season Country Fair in Beacon Falls

Come enjoy a full day of music, entertainment, food, crafters, vendors, games, raffles and more at the St Michael’s Church Four Season Country Fair, beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25.

Visit the event listing for more information.

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Testimonies of Substance Abuse, Addiction & Recovery in Southbury

A group from Teen Challenge, a national substance abuse and recovery ministry, will be visiting, singing, and sharing at the Ballantine Park pavilion in Southbury at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Visit the event listing for more information.

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Blessing of the Backpacks

At 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, a blessing of the backpacks and school supply collection will take place at the Oxford Town Hall Gazebo.