FRIDAY, JAN. 23
OTHER
ITALIAN NIGHT PASTA DINNER FUND RAISER. Benefit for the New Britain Youth Museum’s animals. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meal includes penne pasta primavera, or pasta with tomato sauce, with or without meatballs, salad, garlic bread, Italian cookies, and beverages. A complimentary glass of wine available for adults. Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children 2 to 11. Children under age 2 are free. No reservations necessary. Snow date is Jan. 30. (860) 827-9064. NewBritainYouthMuseum.org, Dlad@snet.net
SUNDAY, JAN. 25
PLAINVILLE
PANCAKE BENEFIT TO BENEFIT PARC. 8 to 10 a.m. The event supports programs and services of PARC, Family Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. All you can eat pancakes, bacon, orange juice, and coffee. Applebee’s, 270 New Britain Ave., Plainville. $6. Buy in advance or at the door. Approximately 80 percent of the proceeds will be donated to PARC. (860) 747-0316, edonovan@parcdisabilitiesct.org
BRISTOL
FIREFLY FUND RAISER. Benefit for 2015 Project Graduation of Bristol Eastern High School. Tickets. Alrdh71@att.net
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
SOUTHINGTON
MILITARY APPRECIATION DINNER. 4 to 8 p.m. Buffet dinner includes appetizers, sliced roast pork and gravy, asparagus and mushrooms, pasta and meatballs, roasted potatoes, rolls and butter and desserts. Southington Elks Lodge No. 1669, 114 Main St., Southington. Free to military members and veterans. $5 for immediate family members. $10 for all other guests. Open to the public. Snow date is Feb. 7. (860) 707-6838. Reserve by Jan. 20.
MYSTERY PLAY AND DINNER. 6 p.m., social hour. 7 p.m., dinner. Salad, roast loin of pork, potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and beverages. Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville. Reservations. (860) 276-0654. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund.