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Make-A-Wish Connecticut is seeking passionate women looking to make a difference in the lives of children in New Canaan. Women for Wish Kids is a unique opportunity for women to unite and be directly involved in making wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Learn how you can join together with other women to share your time, talent or treasure for children in your community. Attend an information session on January, 28th at 9:15 am or February 6th at 7 pm at New Canaan Public Library Plaut Room.

Discover photography with artist and instructor Carrie Brady. Reservations are required, since space is limited: http://www.carriagebarn.org/childrens-photography-workshops-2/ $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Ages 8 – 12.
Sponsored by Playland Nursery School.

Sunday, January 12, 2-3:30pm: Photography FUNdamentals
A camera is a wonderful tool to explore the world. This workshop will focus on the basics of photography with an emphasis on creative exploration and trusting your instincts. Bring your own camera or use one of ours (but please bring an SD memory card if you would like to take your images home). Ages 8 – 12.

Sunday, January 19, 2-3:30 pm: Expanding Photographic Possibilities
In this workshop, we will experiment with creative photographic techniques and create photo collages. We will provide a wide selection of photos, but you are welcome to bring some of your own photos as long as they can be altered (cut, glued etc). We also will play with the giant interactive photo collage wall that is part of the current Carriage Barn exhibit and add your collage to the exhibit for the day! Ages 8 – 12.

Sunday, January 26, 2-3:30 pm: Learning to See
This workshop will challenge you to use your photographic skills to find the extraordinary hidden details in the world around you. With a camera in hand (yours or one of ours), you will discover new sights and experiment with new techniques. Every image tells a story and we will use the images gathered during the workshop to share stories with each other. Ages 8 – 12.

January 7, 2014 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Free
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Limit Setting
Strategy session targeting effective boundaries for teen risk-taking behaviors with Moira Rizzo, LMFT

Click Here To Register for this FREE Session

Photography with a Twist at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Who knew that photography could be so interactive? One area of focus of the Carriage Barn’s 34th Annual Photography Show is innovative presentation and process. Noteworthy techniques were of particular interest to the Juror Laura Einstein and Co-Directors Arianne Kolb and Eleanor Flatow. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Bankwell, Wholefoods Market of Darien, Playland Nursery School, New Canaan Wine Merchants, and Karl Chevrolet. Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception on January 11th.

December 21 8:00 am – 5K Run and 1 mile stroll, all proceeds will go to New Canaan Charities. Come run in your Santa beard and hat! Starts and ends at New Canaan High School. Come run the streets and give back this season! $25 for registration that includes a shirt and a Santa Hat- Proceeds will go to the New Canaan Food Pantry and the New Canaan Touch-A-Life Fund. Come run and have fun!

Grace Community Church
Phone: 203-966-7600
Email: Raquel@gracecommunity.info

Register Online https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=6550

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.