KENT—When Stephanie Thomas was first elected Secretary of the State in 2023, she knew that increasing public civic awareness and engagement would be one of her top priorities. So, Thomas […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Library program to focus on composting
KENT—The Kent Memorial Library will present a program on how to reduce waste and save money Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. Jennifer Heaton-Jones, executive director of the Housatonic Resources […]
Got hazardous waste? Get it ready for collection day
NEW MILFORD—A Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Kent is among the 16 towns that are invited to participate. […]
Birds of Prey to be showcased at Kent Greenhouse
KENT—Kent Greenhouse & Gardens will present a live Birds of Prey demonstration Saturday, Oct. 5, with Sharon Audubon Center. The program, which is free, will feature hawks, owls and family-friendly […]
Wisdom House to mark 75th anniversary; remains a place of ‘peace’
LITCHFIELD—Just as lives evolve, so do missions. For the Daughters of Wisdom, that mission has expanded from a novitiate that first welcomed young women seeking to become nuns to becoming […]
Lions Club welcomes two members; plans fall events
The Kent Lions Club is a group of local volunteers who gather to support our community. Our summer activities had us parking cars for the summer concert series, hosting blood […]
Clothing sought to support soup kitchen patrons
KENT—The South Kent School students, under the direction of Steve Klots, have resumed their collection of used clothing to support the Church Street Eats soup kitchen in Hartford. Klots and […]
Mimosas brunch-reception to open musical performances
NEW MILFORD—A riverside mimosa brunch followed by two musical performances are on deck at the Merryall Center Sunday, Sept. 29. The headliner for the double-bill concert will be internationally renowned […]
Preservation carpenter to lead hewing workshop
KENT—The Eric Sloane Museum will present a “How to Hew a Log” workshop Saturday, Oct. 5 ,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hands-on workshop at the 31 Kent Cornwall […]
Immersive scene study class set at Sharon Playhouse
SHARON—The Sharon Playhouse will offer “Studying the Scene,” an immersive scene study class, starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, and continuing weekly through Nov. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Taught by […]
