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:

 

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20th Annual Celebration of Young Writers: Call for Submissions | ASAP! | February 1 – April 1, 2025

ASAP!’s 20th Annual Celebration of Young Writers empowers students to share their love of writing with the world. Public, private and homeschooled students from across Connecticut are invited to submit for a chance to be recognized for their outstanding work, and read their piece in front of a live audience. The Celebration of Young Writers stage is a place where student voices are amplified, and their passion for writing can be shared with the world. 2024 top selected works will be presented to the public and shared through ASAP!’s website. Submissions to the Celebration of Young Writers are free.

Celebration of Young Writers was inspired by ASAP!’s objective to foster children’s creativity and imagination in the literary arts. It was established with the help of Ellen and Frank McCourt, Ann and Denis Leary, and Susanna Salk.

SUBMISSIONS
February 1 – April 1, 2025

ASAP! Summer Camps | ASAP! | Rumsey Hall School | August 4th-15th Monday – Friday 9AM-3:30PM | Grades 1-6 & 7-10

Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. See the full list of activities on our website and sign up today at https://asapct.org/summer-programs/
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Big Game Watch Party | Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens  | February 9th 6PM

Kick off game day with food, fun, and football frenzy! We’re hosting the ultimate Big Game Watch Party, and you’re invited to be part of the action.

Huddle Up for:

🎥 Big screens, big plays. Enjoy every moment of the game from the best seats in the house.

🍔 Free food from The Meraki Truck*, courtesy of  Bouyea & Associates (*RSVP required to get your ticket to free deliciousness.)

💸 Football Squares. Get in the game to win big and support a great cause.

🏐 Football-themed fun. Activities that’ll have you doing a victory dance.

📅 When: Feb 9th, 6pm

📍 WhereThe Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, One Green Hill, Washington Depot, CT

🛑 Don’t fumble this opportunity! RSVP now to reserve your free food ticket and claim your spot for this all-star event.

RSVP Here!

Dear Elizabeth  | Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens  | February 1st 6PM & 2nd 3PM

The Connecticut Theater Exchange will be performing “Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on Saturday, February 1 at 6 pm and Sunday, February 2 at 3 pm.

From 1947 to 1977, poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop exchanged more than four hundred letters. Even as they were worlds apart, their connection was palpable, and their correspondence would become one of the greatest in American literary history.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration HERE is required due to limited seating.

Doug Bloom & Justin Perlman “Contrast” Show | Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens  | Opening March 16th 1-3PM

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is thrilled to begin its 2025 season of art exhibits with a dual showcase by painter Doug Bloom and sculptor Justin Perlman. Their show, “Contrast,” will be on view beginning Friday, March 14.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This exhibition is a dynamic interplay of artistic perspectives—Bloom’s ethereal abstract watercolor landscapes meet Perlman’s sculptural narratives. Together, their works create a visual symphony of fluidity and form, inviting visitors into a space where nature, memory, and imagination collide.

The exhibit will be on view through Sunday, April 6. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook

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Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase | Woodbury Public Library | February 4 – 27 2025

The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks,  Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury.  The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space February 4-27, 2025 with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM.  The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right.  Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school. For more information visit www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502.

OLLI Open House | Woodbury Public Library | Saturday, February 8 10am-12pm

People over 50 are invited to join OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for PowerPoint presentation sharing an overview of OLLI, what courses they offer, and explain how registration works and more at the Woodbury Public Library on Saturday, February 8, 10:00 -12:00 PM.

OLLI at UConn is a member-driven lifelong learning program offering courses, lectures, events, and social activities for people 50+ who want to engage socially and intellectually. Their guiding principles are dedication to lifelong learning, accountability, inclusivity, and fostering collaboration and core values are to support a community of adult learners and instructors in pursuit of new experiences in lifelong learning, to create an environment where everyone is welcome and offered the opportunity to be engaged and involved, to build a sense of belonging and friendship in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment, and to strive for an environment of honesty and fairness.

OLLI has two ten-week semesters, one in the fall, and one in the spring. They offer approximately 150 courses every year, and have special events such as guest lectures, end-of-semester celebrations, open houses, and lunch-and-learn sessions. Olli’s Spring 2025 semester begins March 3. 

For those who have mobility issues, or live too far from the Waterbury UConn campus, OLLI offers online learning classes Mondays – Thursdays. To register for the presentation or for more information, visit the Library’s website at www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502.

Enslaved: A Bellamy-Ferriday House Talk | Woodbury Public Library | February 11th 6PM

In 2023 the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden began researching, with the Witness Stone Project, the history of those enslaved on the property, and that research resulted in a greater understanding of those who worked on property. Join Peg Shimer, Site Administrator of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden on February 11th at 6:00 PM at the Woodbury Public Library to learn more about these people and what it meant to be enslaved, indentured, in service and a companion at Bellamy-Ferriday during its 250+ years. Discover who these people were and how they came to be at Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Perhaps most importantly, learn about their lasting impact.  Register on the Library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502 for more information.

Craft Material Swap | Woodbury Public Library | Saturday, February 15th 11AM-2PM

Are you crafty?  Perhaps you’re looking for materials to start a new project?  Or maybe you have a lot of left over items from a previous one you’d like to donate?  This FREE Arts & Crafts Materials Swap is open to all ages interested in sharing art supplies! To donate items, drop them off in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space on Friday, February 14, 10:30 – 4:00 PM.  The Swap, open to all, will be held in the Gallery Space at the Woodbury Library on Saturday, February 15, 11:00- 2:00 PM (while supplies last).  Those who donate items on the 14th will receive a ticket which will allow them to EARLY BIRD shop on Saturday at 10:00 – 11:00 AM. 

Supplies for all types of Arts & Crafts are accepted including jewelry making supplies, sewing, paper crafts, fabrics, paints and brushes, craft kits, kid’s craft materials, yarn crafts, knitting/crocheting materials, cake decorating, wire, clay, pens & pencils, etc.  Please only bring items in good, usable condition that you would want to bring home!  For more information, call the Library at 203-263-3502.

Great Decisions World Affairs Discussion Group | Woodbury Public Library | March 13th 6-7:30PM

Prepare to discuss the world at the Woodbury Public Library with Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs!  The 8-week program is sponsored by the Woodbury Public Library in memory of former Director Jill Smith and is facilitated by resident and Woodbury Selectman George Hale.  Great Decisions will meet bi-weekly beginning on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 pm, in person, at the Woodbury Public Library.  The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.  This year’s topics are as follows: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads, U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy, U.S.-China Relations, India: Between China, the West, and the Global South, International Cooperation on Climate Change, The Future of NATO and European Security, AI and American National Security and American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead.

Books are available at the library February 1st (one copy per household).  Space is limited; please contact the library at 203-263-3502 for more information or to reserve your book.

Meet Your Community | Woodbury Public Library | February 13th 6:30PM: The Palace Theater | February 27th 6:30PM The Bellamy-Ferriday House 

The Woodbury Public Library invites you to “Meet Your Community”.  On selected Thursday evenings, members of Woodbury’s nonprofits will provide exciting details of the roles they play in the Woodbury community and surrounding towns.  Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about what each group does, how they give back to the community and how you can volunteer and share in their missions.

On February 13 at 6:30 PM meet Sheree Marcucci, Director of Special Projects & Curated Programs, who will speak about the historic Palace Theater in Waterbury and how community members can become involved in their mission.

The historic Palace Theater is a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural activity and educational outreach for diverse audiences.  Join Sheree as she gives a ‘virtual tour’ of the Palace through images and historical facts.  You’ll also learn about opportunities to volunteer.

On February 27 at 6:30 PM meet Peg Shimer, Site Administrator of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, for brief history of the famed house and gardens in Bethlehem.  Peg will share highlights and interesting facts about the property, and will also talk of ways to become involved with the historic landmark.  

The Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden (also known as the Joseph Bellamy House) is a historic house museum, was built between about 1754 and 1767 by the Rev. Joseph Bellamy, a prominent Congregationalist minister who played an influential role in the First Great Awakening. The property, the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The house and surrounding gardens are owned and operated by Connecticut Landmarks.

The “Meet Your Community” series is free and open to all.  Registration is requested at www.woodburylibraryct.org ; call 203-263-3502 for more information. 

Arts for Change: They Are Not Disposable Artist Talk | Woodbury Public Library | March 6th 6:30PM

In conjunction with an exhibit of his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable,” at the Woodbury Public Library, artist/author and college professor Steve Parlato will discuss his process and inspiration in creating the series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence. Part tribute, part call to action, the presentation, featuring Parlato’s poetry honoring those lost, will offer an opportunity for community conversation.  The presentation is offered on March 6 at 6:30 PM; register on the Library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502 for more information.

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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/

Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy | Southbury Public Library | Friday February 7th 2-3:30PM

The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural explosion in the 1920s, saw African American artists challenge stereotypes and celebrate their heritage. From the poetic simplicity of Jacob Lawrence to the cosmopolitan portrait photographs of James Van Der Zee, this era produced works that continue to resonate today. Discover the visionaries who gave voice to the African American experience and forever changed the landscape of American culture.

Jane Oneail is an independent scholar and holds a Master’s in Art History from Boston University and a Master’s in Art in Education from Harvard University. Jane is a New Hampshire native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator.

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.

Registration Link: Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-rhythm-and-hues-harlem-renaissance-and-its-legacy-43849

Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Era | Southbury Public Library | Tuesday, February 11th 2-3:30PM

We’ve all heard of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and Malcolm X–each household names for their involvement with the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. But this Black History Month, join us as we explore the lives of some of the unsung heroes who helped re-shape the American scene.

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.

Registration Link: Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-unsung-heroes-civil-rights-era-44428

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.

Registration Link: Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-rhythm-and-hues-harlem-renaissance-and-its-legacy-43849

The Quiet Man | Southbury Public Library | Friday, February 21st 2-3:30PM

How did director John Ford beat the odds to film this timeless big screen valentine to the people and culture of Ireland. Join us as we explore the history of the classic film: “The Quiet Man.”

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.

Registration Link: Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-quiet-man-44389

A History of Huskies Hoops: Legacy of Greatness | Southbury Public Library | Saturday, February 22nd 1-2PM

February 22, 2025 from 1:00- 2:00pm in the Multipurpose Room of Southbury Parks and Recreation, join us to learn more UConn basketball.

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men’s and women’s programs to the present with video highlights of their greatest teams, players and events from the turn of the twentieth century to today.

Martin (Marty) Gitlin is an author and pop culture historian. He has written a number of books on topics ranging from the history of animation, Princess Diana and sports teams. Gitlin worked for two decades as a sportswriter, during which time he won more than 45 awards, including first place for general excellence from Associated Press.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event 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. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

The Jolly Beggars  | Southbury Public Library | Saturday, March 1st 1-3PM

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an afternoon of traditional Celtic music.

The Jolly Beggars are a five-piece ensemble who play everything from guitars and drums to spoons and whistles.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event 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. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

 

 

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