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‘Juneteenth’ Celebration Set for June 19 at Waveny

By Valentina Baldini | 3 hours ago

A popular community event that marks a federal holiday celebrating freedom is coming to a new venue this month: Waveny Park.

Every year, local nonprofit organization Stand Together Against Racism hosts a picnic to celebrate Juneteenth.

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  • “As a member of the YMCA Board, I wanted to share a brief perspective. I understand why…”

    — Miranda Kalinowski on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

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  • “I appreciate the time and care that has gone into evaluating the future of the Valles Pool. I also want…”

    — Richard Condon on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

  • “I so appreciate this letter. I have been a swimmer at the Y since the 1980s, was not given the…”

    — Nancy J. Kolodny, LCSW on Letter to the Editor

  • “Thank you, Diane! I couldn't agree more. There is so much discussion about mental health, and for me, swimming has…”

    — Magdalena Gorzkowicz on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

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    — Amy Murphy Carroll on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

  • “Thank you New Canaan Community Foundation and all of your staff and volunteers.”

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    — Giacomo Landi on Letter to the Editor

  • “There is not much to add beyond what has already been shared here, but there are a few things that…”

    — Corinne Johnson on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

  • “Suzanne thanks for the information. What a story don't remember seeing it anywhere. Everyone should read it.”

    — Richard P Vachula on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000

  • “I am a daily early morning (5:30 am) lap swimmer at the Y. While we are not organized group, we…”

    — Diane Nelson on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

  • “Thank you to the many Beautification League members who care for these special gardens. We are so fortunate to have…”

    — Barbara Strong on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road

  • “Nick, According to the Y's website, Craig Panzano served as Executive Director from 2004-2021:…”

    — Betty J. Lovastik on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

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    — Terry Dinan on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road

  • “The NC Beautification League volunteers give bountiful amount of hours and love to maintain this special garden. Bring a picnic,…”

    — Kathleen Murphy on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road

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    — Suzanne Jonker on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000

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HAYVN POWERUp: Featuring Reproductive Endocrinologist and Retail Specialist

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
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America 250: Visions and Voices Exhibit Opening Reception at The Norwalk Art Space

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Open Arts Studio: Architectural Drawing

June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Most-Read Past Month

  • Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street
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  • ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
  • New Canaan There & Then: John & Carolyn Kennedy, the New Canaan Couple That Might Have Been
  • Warrant: New Canaan Man Arrested After Threatening Kill His Wife in Her Sleep
  • Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
  • ‘We’re So Thankful’: The Adirondack Store on Elm Street To Close Friday
  • New Canaan Teen Charged in Domestic Incident
  • West Road Home Sells for $6,785,000

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