New Canaan Library is pleased to announce this year’s Spring Edition: Virtual Issue fundraiser will feature Douglas Stuart as guest author. Mr. Stuart was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize in Fiction for his debut novel, Shuggie Bain. In addition to the prestigious Booker Prize, Shuggie Bain was a finalist for the National Book Award, a […]
Read More →Successful Hydrangeas with Lorraine Ballato
on February 22, 2021in Our Town
Lorrain Ballato is a professional horticulturist, lecturer, garden writer and photographer. An instructor at the New York Botanical Garden and an Advanced Master Gardener, she will teach us everything about this queen of the American shrubs, including new cultivars, proper care and pruning, dealing with finicky weather and other challenges. Her book “Success with Hydrangeas: […]
Read More →New Canaan Nature Center’s Virtual Animal Meet & Greet Series
on February 16, 2021in Our Town
Weekly on Wednesdays, March 3rd – April 28th (excluding April 7th) 3:00 PM Join us for a FREE Zoom animal meet & greet program! Each week, join an NCNC Naturalist to meet a couple of LIVE animals to learn about what makes them unique: where they live, what they eat, and how they are well-adapted […]
Read More →NCHS Theatre 2021 Fundraising Gala Performance
on February 10, 2021in Our Town
NCHS Theatre 2021 Fundraising Gala Performance February 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm $20 The First Annual Alumni Fundraising Gala will be streamed on Saturday, February 27th at 7 PM and will feature a talent-packed cast. Broadway veteran and Hello Girls! Director Judy McLane and talented NCHS Theatre alumni who have performed across […]
Read More →Modern New Canaan: Evolution of Design + Three Iconic Houses
on January 29, 2021in Our Town
The program is twofold: a presentation on why midcentury modern architects settled in New Canaan and what made their architecture distinctive, followed by a documentary made by Devon Chivvis highlighting three midcentury modern houses in New Canaan. South End Group is preparing to-go appetizers and cocktails February 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm $150 […]
Read More →The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden with Roy Diblik
on January 19, 2021in Our Town
Roy Diblik is a recognized perennial plant expert, grower, designer, speaker and author. Combining his 35 years of knowledge growing traditional and Midwest native perennials, he specializes in highly aesthetic, sustainable plant communities for all seasons, while reducing maintenance through design. His book, The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden, will be available at Elm Street Books. […]
Read More →Horizons Virtual Trivia Night
on January 19, 2021in Our Town
Join Horizons at New Canaan Country School on Saturday February 20th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm for Virtual Trivia Night! Build a winning team or play on your own from home for a great cause. Sign Up will be posted soon.
Read More →New Canaan Nature Center’s Adopt-a-Tree Kickoff
on January 19, 2021in Our Town
Kickoff Event: Saturday, January 30th Sessions at: 10:00 A.M., 10:45 A.M., 11:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 1:15 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. Don’t get stuck indoors this winter! Get outside for some quality family time by adopting a tree for maple syrup season! Through this ongoing seasonal program, learn about and participate in the entire syrup making […]
Read More →New Canaan Nature Center’s Annual Appeal
on December 18, 2020in Our Town
Every donation to our Annual Appeal directly supports every aspect of the New Canaan Nature Center. Our goal for the Annual Appeal is to provide more than $85,000 annually to the Nature Center’s operating budget. A strong Annual Appeal is what allows the Nature Center to thrive through careful financial stewardship. Giving to our Annual […]
Read More →Town Players of New Canaan Radio Network
on November 11, 2020in Our Town
During these trying times, Town Players of New Canaan is hoping to keep you entertained by our original and recreated classic old-time Radio Shows starring local actors. Enjoy the variety of drama, suspense, comedy! We hope to have you back in our theater soon. We miss you all! Click on this link and scroll down […]
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