Share the Goodness: Community Events
At New Morning Market, not only can you discover new foods, flavors and products, but also a whole community of goodness.
Check out upcoming local events below:
ASAP! Summer Camps | ASAP! | Rumsey Hall School | August 4th-15th Monday – Friday 9AM-3:30PM | Grades 1-6 & 7-10
Spring Saunters | Steep Rock Association | Wednesday, May 21st 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join us for a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Wednesday, May 21, we will explore the trails at Steep Rock Preserve.
Just Passing Through by Brooke Hirsheimer | Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens | Reception June 7th 3-5PM
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present Just Passing Through, an art exhibition by Brooke Hirsheimer, on view beginning Friday, June 6.
An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, June 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Brooke Hirsheimer is a contemporary mixed media artist whose work explores the whimsical and grounding relationship between humans and the natural world. Her playful yet introspective style combines color and abstraction, reminding us that we’re all here navigating a beautiful and wild planet.
This show will remain on view through Sunday, June 29. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Goldfinger | Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens | Friday, July 18th
Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.
On July 18 we’ll be screening the 1964 Bond movie, “Goldfinger,” sponsored by William Ravies Lifestyle Realty. In this film, the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.
Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.
Paintings by Sue Healy | Woodbury Public Library | May 1 – 31
Paintings by artist Sue Healy will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space May 1- 31. Sue Healy, an accomplished atist and graphic designer, paints in several mediums and paints a diverse subject matter ranging from landscapes, still life, wildlife and portraits. Sue has painted several murals for private individuals but the most notable was for the Middlebury Public Library, records room, and the Greenway murals tunnel at HWY 64 &188; the first side is completed and the other side will be started in May. Sue is the author of “24 Crows and the Walking Tree”, a children’s book that follows the personal experience she had with crows and how they can identify individuals as friendly or threatening. A reception for the artist is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM. For more information visit the Library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org.
Works in Batik On Display | Woodbury Public Library | June 2 – 30, 2025
Lyme Disease Prevention Talk | Woodbury Public Library | June 7th 2PM
Tick season is ‘alive and well’ for humans and pets. Join Rika Keck FDN-P, ILADS member, and Lyme-literate health consultant, for an informative presentation regarding Lyme disease prevention (and co-infections) at the Woodbury Public Library on Saturday June 7th at 2:00 PM. At the talk you’ll learn about the different ticks in our area that affect us and our pets, which infections are prevalent in Connecticut, the myths and the facts about transmission times, what to do when you find a tick, how to prevent a tick bite for you AND your pet and more. Become well informed as exposure to ticks (and Lyme disease) are part of our outdoor living environment. The presentation will be followed by a 15-minute Q and A.
Register for your spot and www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502.
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/
Lexington & Concord | Southbury Public Library | Thursday, June 12th 2:00-3:30PM
On April 19, 1775, 700 British Regulars were met by 77 colonials at Lexington. Eight patriots were killed and the British column moved on to Concord. Here 400 militiamen waited and the battle was joined. This led to more colonials grabbing their rifles and joining their neighbors. By the end of the day, the British host retreated, 77 dead and 173 wounded. Join us as we explore this battle that started the American Revolution
Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.
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.
Chicago: 50 Years of “All That Jazz” | Southbury Public Library | Friday, June 13th 2:00-3:30PM
Chicago premiered on June 3, 1975 at the 46th Street Theater. The original production ran for 936 shows. The 1996 production is now the longest running production currently on Broadway. Join us as we explore the story of the 1920’s crime story that is “Chicago”.
Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at New York University’s Steinhardt School, The New School University, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.
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
Gods and Monsters: The Story of Mythology | Southbury Public Library | Friday, June 20th 2:00-3:30PM
Join us as we explore some of the world’s great myths with a focus on the gods and heroes who create or fight remarkable foes, both natural and invented. Whirlpools, dragons, and towering beasts are among the many challenges that humans and deities must overcome. Because these myths have become the basis for the archetypes of literature, art, and psychology, their importance to modern culture is immeasurable.
Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for 32 years at several New York universities and colleges, including St. John’s University and Dowling College. He holds a Ph.D. in English, with minors in theater, art history and music history.
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.
LLama Walk with Debbie Labbe, Country Quilt Llama Farm | White Memorial Conservation Center | March 16th 1-2PM
Fresh Start Hiking Club | White Memorial Conservation Center | Tuesday, June 3rd
Tuesdays: January 7, February 11, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, 2025
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 Hiking Club Registration Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
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Llama Walks are back!! Walk your own llama on the Cranberry Pond Trail, 87 Webster Road. Minimum 4 walkers. $55.00 per person ages 8 and up, $35.00 ages 4 – 7. Cash or Venmo on the day of the walk. Call Debbie to reserve your llama at 860-248-0355. A portion of the fee will be donated to White Memorial.
Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe, Country Quilt Llama Farm
March 16 at 1:00 p.m. April 5 at 10:00 a.m., April 19 at 10:00 a.m., May 3 at 9:00 a.m., May 18 at 9:00 a.m., June 1 at 9:00 a.m., June 14 at 9:00 a.m.