“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.” ~ Tina Turner
LOCAL
SEÑOR PANCHOS CELEBRATES 34 YEARS IN SOUTHBURY
Congratulations to Andy Adames, owner, and his staff on this milestone. Señor Panchos is located at 385 Main St. South in Union Square. Call 203-262-6998 or senorpanchos.com.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY – The Cottage at Main
The Southbury Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand re-opening of The Cottage at Main, located at 540 Main Street South, on May 15th.
NEW BUSINESS OPENINGS in MAY
Minami Sushi - 519 Heritage Road
Hummus & Falafel: Mediterranean Cuisine – 466 Heritage Road
Heather’s Korner Gift Shop – 1514 Southford Road
The Bevy Co. – Cocktails & Cuisine - 22 Poverty Road, #6
COMING in JUNE
Monty’s Downtown ~ An American Pub – 775 Main Street South
SOUTHBURY CHAMBER - WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS
Register now for the kickoff to the Southbury Chamber's new monthly Wake Up Your Business networking series, starting Friday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Calvary Southbury. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Itl4uW.
ARTS & CULTURE: MAKE MUSIC DAY – JUNE 21, 2023
Southbury is participating in International Make Music Day on June 21st, 2023! Stay tuned for more information about venues and performers! If you are interested in volunteering as a performer or venue, email us at artsculturesouthbury@gmail.com. For complete information about Make Music Day, go to makemusicday.org/about.
350th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
350TH ANNIVERSARY: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY
Governor Ned Lamont and State Treasurer Erick Russell participated in Southbury’s Parade and Ceremony on Memorial Day, as part of the 350th Anniversary.
COMING UP IN JUNE FOR THE 350th
HISTORIC BUILDINGS OPEN HOUSE – JUNE 10, 2023; 10am to 3pm
HISTORY TALK – JUNE 24, 2023; 1pm
On June 24th at 1:00pm at the Southbury Library, local author Melinda Elliott will discuss her book Connecticut Schoolhouses Through Time. For registration and more details:
https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/history-connecticut-schoolhouses.
COMMUNITY COOKBOOK- Calling All Cooks!
For more information on all the 350th events visit www.southbury-ct.org/350.
BOTTLE & CAN REDEMPTION EVENT – June 4, 2023
Because the first one was so popular, Sustainable Southbury is now partnering with EyeRecycle the first Sunday of every month to collect redeemable bottles and cans. 12:00 – 3:00pm on Sunday, June 4th at 800 Main Street South. Learn more here.
2023 ENERGY FAIR & GREEN EXPO
This 3rd annual event will be held on September 30th and business sponsorship opportunities are available. Information at www.sustainablesouthbury.org.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE: 190 Main Street South
1,668 SF Freestanding Retail/Office Building w/Drive-Thru. $3500 mo. + utilities. For details: Godin Property Brokers
CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS!
ARE YOU HIRING?
Post your openings for your business at Work in Southbury.
NOW PLAYING in SOUTHBURY
Now Playing at Riverview Cinemas located at 690 Main St South. Buy online at: Buy Tickets
STATE
CONNECTICUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
CEDAS held a webinar on ‘Housing Strategies’ discussing the strategies to meet the demand for affordable and workforce housing, led by the team at Goman + York.
To access the recording and materials, go to Housing Strategies.
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT