There are lots of reasons why a person may choose to become an accountant. For Collene Torres, the realization came through in the arts! After earning her Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College, and while producing theater for a non-profit in Bangor, Maine, Collene became increasingly more involved in the theater’s financial statements. From there […]
Read More →Meet Our Members – Angela Baldanza
Angela Baldanza lives in Pound Ridge, New York and has run Baldanza in New Canaan with her family for the past 10-years. The Family has a second restaurant in Darien. Angela is active in the community and is now a Chamber Board Member. Angela and her team will be hosting the Chamber’s Annual Breakfast With […]
Read More →St. Patricks Day Dinner & Social
The Kiwanis Club of New Canaan invites everyone to the St. Patricks Day Dinner & Social on Sunday March 15th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at St. Aloysius School Hall. We’re serving up a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage, as well as kid-friendly fare. Irish music and dancing from […]
Read More →Women Rock The Vote
It’s the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Vote, and the League of Women Voters of New Canaan is throwing a party with School of Rock New Canaan to celebrate! On Saturday February 29th 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Grab your dancing shoes and join us at the Carriage Barn on the evening of Saturday, February […]
Read More →The Town Players of New Canaan Presents Rocket Girl, a Story of the Space Race and America’s First Female Rocket Scientist
The Town Players of New Canaan will present Rocket Girl for a three-weekend run beginning February 21 at the Powerhouse Theater in Waveny Park. The year is 1957. As the race to launch the world’s first man-made satellite heats up, the United States finds itself woefully behind the Soviet Union in space technology. Rocket Girl, […]
Read More →Raising Humans in a Digital World
Speaker: Diana Graber, Author Middle/High School parents will learn how to help their children use the digital world wisely. Leave with resources to help your child build a healthy relationship with technology. Topics will include safety concerns and online reputation. Presented by New Canaan Cares In partnership with Saxe PTC Register
Read More →TALKING SHOP Gallery Discussions with Curator Patricia Funt Oxman
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s new exhibition TALKING SHOP explores New Canaan’s long and rich retail history. It highlights many of the stores in New Canaan from the 19th century to the mid-1970s. The exhibition features the independent and family owned shops that have been the backbone of this community for generations. Curator, […]
Read More →New Canaan Organizations Team Up to Produce Community Podcast “Talking About It”
The New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership has partnered with the New Canaan Community Foundation and The New Canaan Moms Group to launch a new podcast series. Talking About It is dedicated to reducing the stigma around behavioral health issues our community members face, preventing abuse, and promoting healthy relationships. For more information or to listen to […]
Read More →Horizons Comedy Night
Horizons at New Canaan Country School (NCCS) will host a comedy night benefit on Friday, January 24 at NCCS. Proceeds from the event will support Horizons’ year-round programs that benefit under-resourced students from Stamford and Norwalk. The event is open to the public and will include a live comedy act starring Bob DiBuono, stand-up comedian […]
Read More →A Framework for Freedom | Creating Partnerships to Combat Modern Slavery
Join us on January 17, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm for a panel during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the critical role that public-private partnerships play in eradicating modern slavery. Local and federal law enforcement are crucial partners in combatting human trafficking, yet there are few organizations that focus […]
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