Share the Goodness: Community Events
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Check out upcoming local events below:
The Way I See It: the Art of Christina Maschke | Woodbury Public Library | October 1st – 31st 2-4PM
The Way I See It: the Art of Christina Maschke will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space October 1 -31, with a reception for the artist scheduled on October 5. 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
Christina Maschke is a fine artist based in New Milford, CT. She is recognized for her highly detailed colored pencil drawings of landscapes, wildlife, and commissioned pet portraits.
A self-taught artist, Christina refined her skills on her own through determination, and years of practice. 130 pieces of her work have been published in The Litchfield County Times.
In 2021 and 2023 she earned first place awards at The Great Hollow Juried Art Show in New Fairfield, CT. Christina Maschke is currently an active member of the Sherman Art Association in Sherman CT
Sunnyside of Genealogy with the Rev. Stuart C. Brush | Woodbury Public Library | Thursday, October 24th 6:30PM
Join the Rev. Stuart C. Brush of Woodbury, a charter member and former President of the CT Society of Genealogists, for “The Sunnyside of Genealogy” at the Woodbury Public Library on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 PM. Mr. Brush’s lifelong passion has been genealogy and family history. He will lead a program focusing on ways of creating and preserving family collections. Please register on the Library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org or by calling 203-263-3502.
As a charter member of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Mr. Brush took his turn as President in 1995. Mr. Brush studied at the New York Historical Society with the distinguished genealogist, Dr. Kenn Stryker Rodda, prior to writing the 904 page award winning volume, The Descendants of Thomas and Richard Brush of Huntington, Long Island in 1980, now in its fifth printing. Having lectured in both the U.S. and Canada, his upcoming program will be designed to help both the beginner and the hobbyist of the subject.
The Southbury Public Library Youth Services
The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department is pleased to announce additional offsite and virtual events for October 2024 for children and their caregivers. All programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. For more information and to register online please visit our website: www.southburylibrary.org/events/
No-Sew Pop Tart Pillow Craft | Southbury Parks & Recreation Building | November 4th 4-5PM
The Southbury Public Library invites interested tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 to join us for a No-Sew Pop Tart Pillow Craft on November 4, 2024 from 4-5pm in the Mat Room of the Southbury Parks & Recreation Building at 561 Main Street South, Southbury.
Join us to make Pop Tart pillows, no sewing required! All supplies provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Sign up on the Southbury Public Library’s website.
Stress Relief Thru Music & Rhythm | Southbury Parks & Recreation Building | November 7th 2-3:30PM
In the Multipurpose Room of Southbury Parks and Recreation, join us to explore ways of releasing stress through music.
These are tense times. Percussionist Craig Harris provides the key to releasing endorphins and eliminating pent-up frustration using songs, stories, and guided music-making. Let it all out!
Music historian, educator, storyteller, percussionist, photographer, and Washington, DC radio show host Craig Harris is the author of Rise Up! Indigenous Music in North America (2023). A skilled percussionist, Harris has played with the Gaea Star Band for over a decade and has co-hosted the weekly syndicated Gaea Crystal Radio Hour (Dreamvision 7 radio network) since 2014. After more than a quarter of a century as a music teacher in public/charter schools, Harris launched the Drum Away the Blues program in 2009.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Library. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Southbury & World War I | Southbury Parks & Recreation Building | November 12th 2-3:30PM
Join us to learn more about the contributions of Southbury residents in World War 1.
On Veterans Day we commemorate the 1918 armistice of the Great War in Europe. The US involvement in that conflict, an entry both late and short-lived, has been overshadowed by larger and more lengthy wars. Nonetheless our contribution was historically important and meaningful to those involved. Nearly a hundred locals, male and female, were drawn into making their patriotic contributions. Town Historian John Dwyer will profile a half a dozen of our neighbors who gave service and also present a historical background of what is now known as the First World War.
John Dwyer and his family came to Southbury in 1984 to move into his wife’s, Lynn, ancestral home. Their children were the 8th generation descendants to live there. The proximity to this heritage spurred an interest in antiquities into a study of local history.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. Registration is required. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Make Em Laugh I | Southbury Parks & Recreation Building | November 8th 2-3:30PM
Join us for an exploration of the history of movie comedy with returning presenter Brian Rose.
Since the beginning of motion pictures, making audiences laugh has been one of the film industry’s chief box office attractions. Join us for a look at the major highlights of screen comedy over the last 125 years, illustrated with more than 40 examples from Hollywood’s funniest films.
Brian Rose is a professor emeritus at Fordham University. He’s written several books on television history and cultural programming, and conducted more than a hundred Q&A’s with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Directors Guild of America.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Not So Spooky Anymore | Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary | October 27th
That’s right folks, SPOOKY SEASON is upon us! With Halloween right around the corner, it’s a great time to learn about the creatures who slink in the shadows and might even give us a fright. Who is making those calls from the dead trees in the woods? Who is slithering under that pile of fall leaves? Whoo whoo is flying upon silent wings in search of a midnight snack? Find out at our “NOT SO SPOOKY” event where we’ll dispel the myths surrounding these mysterious creatures AND share all the ways we can protect them. Part of creating a kinder world for all involves appreciating the importance and magnificence of every creature…even the “spooky” ones. Come meet the rescued “Not So Spooky” animal ambassadors AND meet the adoptable companion animals from Boomer’s Best Buddies! Register here.
All participants must register. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited registration.
Museum Children Free Week | White Memorial Conservation Center | October 26th-November 1st
Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult. Learn more here.
New England Apples | White Memorial Conservation Center | Saturday, October 26th
Join Apple Aficionados Russell Powell and Barr Weeks as they weave the delicious story of apple growing in Connecticut. Learn about apple history, their growing cycle, Connecticut’s ten most popular apples and some rarer New England varieties. Samples will be available in raw form as well as pie form! You’ll be able to vote for your favorite pie and learn some really wonderful things while tasting them! 2:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $15.00. Pre-registration is required. Register online: New England Apples Registration
Circumnavigating Five Pounds | White Memorial Conservation Center | Saturday, November 2nd
Spend quality time exploring one of the most magical areas on our property! We’ll be tackling every pond! Heron, Plunge Pool, Fawn, Teal, and Beaver! Learn fun facts about how the Whites managed this property! Pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. Sturdy footwear and rain gear are a must. Dress for the weather! Expect a three mile hike, give or take. Meet at the trailhead at the junction of Route’s 63 / 61. 11 AM – 2:00 P.M., Please register online: Circumnavigating Five Ponds Registration
FREE … Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Fresh Start Hiking Club | White Memorial Conservation Center | Tuesday, November 5th
Hop out of bed and head to White Memorial for our latest hiking series! Join Gerri Griswold on the first Tuesday of each month for a one-hour hike! It’s the perfect way to engage with Nature, spend time with old friends and meet new friends! With over 40 miles of trails from which to choose, you never know where Gerri will take you! 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Meet in the A. B. Ceder Room. FREE…but you must pre-register online: Fresh Start Registration
Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Learn ‘Em & Log ‘Em | White Memorial Conservation Center | Tuesday, November 5th
Kids, have you ever wanted to use the latest AI technology to get to know the wildlife all around you? This program will do that and more! You’ll go out “in the field” and use apps such as Merlin Bird ID and I-Naturalist to identify wildlife. Then, you can participate in citizen science by submitting your observations. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Kids with cell phones should bring them, but it is not required for participation. We’ll ask that a couple free citizen science apps be downloaded ahead of time. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in data collection if they choose. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Please inquire about financial aid as needed.
Admission is FREE for both members and non-members thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Torrington Savings Foundation.
REGISTER HERE: https://form.jotform.com/242459137998171/prefill/66e4985c3639624a3c08d1f07482
Dark of Winter Yoga | White Memorial Conservation Center | First Wednesdays November 6 – March 5
Dark of Winter Yoga as a monthly online workshop. Meet the first Wednesday of each month, from November 6, 2024, through March 5, 2025. On these 5 dates – November 6, December 4, January 8 (the second Wednesday), February 5, and March 5.Sessions can be taken individually or as a series. Judith will be using qigong-infused slow yoga this year, focusing on the energetic body, breath, and restoration during the winter months. No experience in yoga or qigong is necessary. Class meets on the Zoom Platform, in a private classroom.
5:30pm-6:45pm., $12.00 per class. Money can be exchanged on Venmo, Square, Cash, or Check. Please contact Judith to make these arrangements. Each class attended donates $1 to the White Memorial Conservation Center! After you Contact Judith, the link for the class will be provided.
Contact Information: Phone or text 860-309-9489. Email can be sent to judith.ehrmanshapiro@gmail.com
Judith Ehrman-Shapiro, PhD, BC-DMT, NCC, RYT is a psychotherapist, dance-movement therapist, nationally certified counselor, and registered yoga teacher. Her private practice, the Evolving Center, is in Winsted. She is a proud member of the White Memorial Conservation Center, where she has been sharing her love of yoga since 2015!
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