CVEF (Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation)

04/19/2026

We love seeing our grants in action and thought we'd share a few snapshots with you too! Did you know that CVEF has provided grants totaling more than $231,000 so far?

Our 2026 grant cycle is open through May 1st and we’re looking for creative, innovative programs that support education for all ages in Durham and Middlefield.

Learn more: https://www.coginchaugvef.org/grants

04/17/2026

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ywfcyh5/lp/b1f91c24-f39e-4892-8d11-c083c29ccb6f?source_id=115fc937-2dd0-4160-9f29-d6a4f9fda8c7&source_type=em&c=QdLxMYs1NQ9E0OMY6t7YC76tU8D3CKME8bdI9GU9DYBbPPBu4c_8Ag==

04/16/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨
Expressions of Healing is happening NEXT WEEK.
Yes… it’s coming up. Yes… you need to be there.

🗓 Friday, April 24th
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Durham Community Center (144 Pickett Ln, Durham, CT 06422)
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zjf4f4x/lp/c13c9b31-155a-4576-a166-5ec9b9d7b5fa
This is not just an event, it’s a whole experience.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Or just bring yourself.
Trust us… you don’t want to miss this!

04/16/2026

Do you have a great idea but need some help with funding? There's still time to apply for a 2026 CVEF grant! Applications are due May 1, 2026. Head to our website Coginchaugvef.org to find out more and to apply.

03/16/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 Talk of the Towns! 👏

Thank you to our incredible speakers, team of volunteers, and everyone who joined us on Saturday night as we came together to celebrate America250 with some history and stories from our community.

If you couldn’t make it, we’ll be posting video clips from each talk soon. Stay tuned!

03/14/2026

Our Events Committee is hard at work putting the finishing touches on some delicious snacks for tonight! Join us at 7pm at the Independent Day School for our 2026 Talk of the Towns!

03/14/2026

Today’s the day!
Join us tonight at 7pm for Talk of the Towns at the Galluzzo Theater at the Independent Day School in Middlefield.

Admission is free, with donations accepted.
We will also be collecting canned goods and toiletries to support the Middlesex United Way Pantry Project in an effort to help stock local food pantries.

Come out for a great evening of local stories and community connection. We can't wait to see you there!

03/12/2026

Did you know we've been hosting Talk of the Towns for over a decade now? Do you have a favorite speaker or topic from past events? We’d love to hear!

Join us this Saturday (March 14th) at the Independent Day School in Middlefield for Talk of the Towns: Celebrating America 250!

03/07/2026

Join us next week!

Talk of the Towns – a quartet of lively 10-minute talks – is returning! On March 14.

03/07/2026

One week to go! 🗓

Join us Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Independent Day School for Talk of the Towns: Celebrating America 250! It will be an evening of lively, thought-provoking talks from members of our community. We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

Talk of the Towns presents John Coleman Darnell and Colleen Darnell on Egyptian Revival Architecture in Connecticut. Join us on Saturday, March 14th at the Independent Day School in Middlefield.