CORNWALL, Conn.—The Cornwall Library will host an illustrated talk by John Tauranac, whose new nonfiction book, “New York’s Scoundrels, Scalawags, and Scrappers,” captures the story of New York City at […]
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Flaherty to lead 7-week writer’s workshop
SHARON, Conn.—Jim Flaherty, acclaimed author, advertising veteran and longtime friend of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, invites aspiring and seasoned writers alike to discover the joy of putting words on […]
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Merwinsville Hotel GoFundMe account will help paint historic building
GAYLORDSVILLE, Conn.—A GoFundMe account has been established for the Merwinsville Hotel in Gaylordsville, a living piece of history that has been painstakingly drawn back from ruin by more than a […]
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FUNraiser to feature music by Personal Touch
WASHINGTON, Conn.—The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens invites the community to an evening of celebration, music and friends at its annual FUNraiser Saturday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. in Washington Depot. […]
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Program explores where and why birds migrate
SHERMAN, Conn.—With the season starting to change birds are acutely aware of their need to migrate to more hospitable climes. The question for scientists is what benefits birds derive from […]
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Warren gardening group to host six-week seed school
WARREN, Conn.—The Warren Community Garden at Wasley Farm, in cooperation with the Warren Public Library, is hosting six weekly sessions of a Seed Savers Virtual Seed School Seed Savers Exchange’s […]
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Sherman Historical Society plans festive day for 50th anniversary
SHERMAN, Conn.—The Sherman Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a bang Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Revolutionary War encampment and reenactment in […]
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Land Conservancy opens new preserve in Brookfield
KENT, Conn.—Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC), which is headquartered in Kent, has opened The Ledges, a new 45-acre public nature preserve in Brookfield. The Ledges provides the Brookfield community with […]
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Cornwall Library to host Kernan in discussion of Poet Schuyler
CORNWALL—The Cornwall Library will host a special literary conversation Saturday, Sept. 6, between Nathan Kernan, author of “A Day Like Any Other: The Life of James Schuyler,” and Columbia University […]
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Lime Rock Park prepares for 43rd Historic Festival
LIME ROCK—The 43rd Lime Rock Historic Festival returns to the venerable racing venue on Labor Day weekend with a three-day extravaganza that includes a 17-mile Vintage Race Car and Sports […]
