Our Town News

The Grand opening of the New Canaan Exchange Club Tree Lot November 30th. A major Fund Raiser for the Club which helps support over 30 “local” charitable organizations including those supporting the prevention of child abuse. The Tree Lot, Santa’s Workshop, Fire Truck Rides and Letterbox for Santa will be open weekends (Tree Sales only on weekdays) Trees and more are available including wreaths, lights, tree stands and table top arrangements.

The lot off Old Norwalk Road is staffed by Club members and Community volunteers, come on down get a great tree and help support your “local” charitable organizations. Trees will be on sale until December 22nd.

Help give thanks this Thanksgiving by bringing a Turkey or Donations made out to: “FoodBank of Lower Fairfield County” to help a family in need! Bring your FROZEN Turkey (17-20 lbs) and Check $ Donations to New Canaan High School on:

Monday-Wednesday
November 18-20th, from 6:45am-10:00am

Or Send Check $ Donations to:
NCHS Foodbank Volunteers Club
47 Stonehenge Drive New Canaan , CT 06840

Thank you for making a difference this Thanksgiving!
All donations of “NCHSFoodBankVolunteers Club” benefit the FoodBank of Lower Fairfield County helping families in need.

Striking a Balance Finding a balance that suits family priorities and your child’s temperament.

New Canaan CARES develops and presents programs for parents that cover a wide range of topics relating to children of all ages. We present programs and workshops during the day and evening in Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. These programs are either presented by the New Canaan CARES Executive Director, Meg Domino, or feature one of our professional partners who specialize in a specific area of interest or concern.

A Once-In-A-LifeTime Private Concert. Saturday, November 16, 2013. 6:30 p.m. The Woodway Country Club. A Gala Evening to fund pediatric brain tumor research. Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Silent Auction, Live Auction. RSVP November 11, 2013. Tickets start at $225. For more event and ticket information, please visit www.mikeyczech.org

Dennis DeYoung is founding member and lead singer of STYX hits ‘Come Sail Away’, ‘The Best of Times’, ‘Lady’ and many more…

Join Us For Shred Day At Bankwell In New Canaan!

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent identity theft in the community, Bankwell in New Canaan is providing free on-site shredding services at the Bank’s 208 Elm Street branch on Saturday October 26th from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The Bank encourages residents of the community to take the opportunity to securely dispose of old disks, credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. The Bank requests that each individual limit their items to two 2’ square boxes.

Friday October 25th 7pm
Saturday October 26th 2pm & 7pm
New Canaan High School
11 Farm Road
Tickets $15-$18

Tom Sawyer, a musical written by the Sherman Brothers (also known for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Mary Poppins) is based on the well known novel by Mark Twain. It tells the story of a lovable rascal of a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up in Missouri over 150 years ago. His adventures with his friend Huckleberry Finn and his girl Becky Thatcher, include pranks in school, a con job with a fence that needs white washing, seeing something awful in a graveyard, and getting lost in a cave. A perfect show to delight the whole family. Prior to our Saturday 2 pm matinee join us for Tom & Becky’s Bayou BBQ in the Wagner Room at NCHS.

Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00am – 4:00pm
New Canaan Nature Center Fall Fair
44th Annual Fall Fair
Rain or Shine!

Join Us for a Day of Traditional Family Fun!
A New Canaan tradition, the Nature Center’s Fall Fair offers activities for kids and adults of all ages, including: pony rides, hay maze, games and crafts, live music, Old Faithful rides, bungee jump and zip line, apple sling shots, and pumpkin decorating! New this year (weather permitting)… human hamster balls!

Saturday, October 5th, from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $65 (21 Years or Older)

The Harvest Fest is southern Fairfield County’s first genuine beer festival. It is an adult’s only evening and was enjoyed by over 500 people in its inaugural year last year featuring tents with a host of music, 11 local micro-breweries and 8 local restaurants with a variety of local fare. It is also a Fund Raiser for the Nature Center.

Sunday, October 6 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am | $30
Lace up your sneakers and run for the Center for HOPE!

Family Centers will host the first annual Road to HOPE 5k. This family-friendly 3.1 mile race will benefit the Center for HOPE, a Family Centers program offering counseling and support to Fairfield County residents coping with a loss, critical illness or any life-altering circumstances.

The Road to HOPE 5k starts and ends at New Canaan High School, and loops around several scenic neighborhoods throughout town. Walkers are welcome!

Tuesday, October 1st, from 7:30 – 9:00pm @ Waveny House
Wednesday, October 2nd, from 9:30am – 11:00am @ Saxe Middle School
Registration is FREE but required
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From the time they get out of diapers, our children are leaving Digital Footprints which can have lasting positive and negative consequences. Enjoy morning and evening programs with cyber safety and online expert, Katie Koestner, who will bolster your technical toolbox, update you on the latest games, sites, privacy issues, and parental controls that will help support the strengths, and manage the risks associated with this cyber generation.