New Canaan Police at 5:38 p.m. on Nov. 15 euthanized a coyote that had been struck by a car in the area of Oenoke Ridge and Logan Road. At 12:50 p.m. the following day, police pursued a sick coyote on Butler Lane but the animal ran off before authorities could capture and kill it.
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Registration is open for the winter session at Silvermine Art School. Info here.
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The audio on the Zoom livestream for Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting unexpectedly cut out for about 20 minutes. Fortunately, Town Hall workers were able to restore the feed using a different camera. The full meeting can be watched here on the town’s YouTube channel.
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The New Canaan Community Foundation’s annual appeal is underway. Donations reach 100-plus organizations in and around New Canaan. More info here.
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The Swap Shop winter hours will start in December: open 9-1 Weds/Thurs, 9-12 Friday and 9-1 Saturday. It will also be closed during inclement weather. Residents can check if the Swap Shop is open during bad weather by either going to @newcanaanswaphop on Instagram or calling the Transfer Station at 203-594-3703.
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Sign up here for the Turkey Trot, to be held Sunday at Waveny.
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New Canaan High School Principal Bill Egan on Wednesday emailed the NCHS community regarding a scam attempt. A caller calling himself ‘Frank Kramer’ offered to “send a flash drive and other test prop materials” to a student’s home. Yet the number was not in service (police have been notified). Egan noted that the district has partnered with Carnegie Test Prep “should your family be seeking a reputable test prep company.”
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Some great live performances coming up starting this weekend:
- The Lighting Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical—presented by New Canaan High School Theatre, running at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at NCHS. Tickets here.
- Hair—presented by the Connecticut Stage Company, running at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 and (tickets) — the Sunday show is already sold out — at New Canaan Library.
- Elf, Jr. The Musical—presented by Saxe Intermediate School’s 5th and 6th graders, running at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Saxe Middle School. Tickets here.
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — presented by the Town Players of New Canaan, running Dec. 6 to 15 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. Tickets here.
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The Town Clerk’s office on Nov. 13 received notice from Nationwide insurance that the company was seeking to recoup $1,438.82 because a tree branch fell on the night of Aug. 16 (a Friday) atop an insured Ford Explorer, damaging its windshield, side mirror and passenger-side door. It happened on Oenoke Ridge, Nationwide said in a letter to the town. A police report corroborated the information.
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First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan will host its “Deck the Halls Advent Party” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. this Sunday—wreath-making, gingerbread house decorating and more.
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Put it in your calendar: The Deck The Walls Holiday Party & Wreath Auction at Carriage Barn Arts Center is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. More info here.
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Police at 11:51 a.m. Monday arrested a 47-year-old Bridgeport man and charged him with second-degree failure to appear. He’d been arrested by New Canaan Police in August 2021 and January 2022, both times on multiple motor vehicle-related charges, according to Connecticut Judicial Branch records. He was released on $10,000 bond and scheduled to appear Nov. 29 in state Superior Court.
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The New Canaan Nature Center’s Holiday Market will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Free admission.
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Attention holiday shoppers: The Design Store in The Glass House’s headquarters (199 Elm St.) is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and will keep those hours during the shopping week of Dec. 16 to 21. More info here.
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The town since July has spent $12,706.18 in legal fees putting together its $4 million loan to the New Canaan Housing Authority for the agency’s $75 million acquisition of the Avalon property on Lakeview Avenue, according to a legal bill that the Board of Selectmen approved Tuesday.
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Registration for winter programs at the New Canaan YMCA opened this week. More info here.
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Cathy Kangas with her rescue dog Hannah
New Canaan resident Cathy Kangas, founder of an animal welfare foundation, has said the organization’s next major goal is to establish “a much-needed animal shelter in New Canaan.” (The current facility is a converted incinerator building at the dump, described by a former Animal Control officer as “decrepit.”) The foundation is “actively seeking a generous donor to provide land or a building to make this vision a reality,” according to a press release. Kangas said in the release: “We are in such a wealthy town, we are so blessed, we should have a fabulous dog shelter and sanctuary right here.”
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Now showing at the Playhouse: “Wicked” and “A Real Pain.” There’s also a “National Theatre Live: Vanya” screening at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. And here are three special holiday screenings planned for Dec. 7 and 8 at the Elm Street movie theater, with links for tickets:
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The New Canaan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the nonprofit organization’s Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter, celebrated its 130th anniversary Oct. 27 at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. Chapter Regent Susan Boston accepted a town proclamation from New Canaan First Selectman Dionna Carlson (a member of the chapter) that congratulated the organization on its milestone of service. Chapter members and guests, including state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-36th), Connecticut DAR State Regent Lisa Melland, and past Chapter Regent Karen Elmasry were in attendance.
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Finally—courtesy of event section sponsor April Kaynor & Kelly DeFrancesco of William Raveis—here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- The Norwalk Art Space Community Open House (November 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- NCHS Presents ‘The Lightning Thief’ – A Percy Jackson Musical (November 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- ‘Through Your Looking Glass’ Collaborative Art Workshop at the Carriage Barn (November 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
- Cooking & Crafting for Kids: Thanksgiving Edition (November 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Alice in a Winter Wonderland: A Magical Visit with Author and Illustrator Jan Brett (December 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- Cooking & Crafting with Kids: Holiday Edition (December 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
- Deck the Walls Annual Holiday Party & Wreath Auction at the Carriage Barn (December 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)