New Canaan Police Animal Control at 8:36 a.m. on Feb. 6 received a report of a hawk injured in the road at Hickory Drive and Carter Street. Officials brought the bird to donor-supported Wildlife In Crisis for rehabilitation.
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The New Canaan Land Trust is hosting “Movie Night” at The Playhouse, showing “The Wild Robot” at 5 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 19. Tickets here.
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Here’s the first blog post from New Canaan-based nonprofit Inclusive Together:
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The New Canaan Mounted Troop’s “Breeches & Bowties” spring gala is set for April 17 at Wee Burn Country Club. More info here.
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Marko Micic and Amy Cherrez
Congratulations to Amy Cherrez and Marko Micic — owners of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Main Street in New Canaan — on earning the 2025 Female and Male Top NSDD Awards, a national honor celebrating excellence in professional dance instruction. It “highlights their exceptional ability to develop dancers at every level including those starting with no prior experience and guide them toward real success through expert technique, thoughtful mentorship, and unwavering dedication,” a press release said.
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The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed Marilyn Boulware-Hewlett to the New Canaan Housing Authority.
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Speaking of the government, Connecticut’s governor has a newsletter—the sign-up is here.
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Registration is open for the New Canaan YMCA’s summer camps.
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The Toy Chest at 101 Main St. is hiring.
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Valentine’s Day is next week and “The Power of Love” exhibition opens Saturday at Silvermine Galleries with a reception set for 2 to 4 p.m. The show runs through March 13. More info here.
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Congratulations to Superintendent of Parks Ryan Restivo on joining the board of the New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation.
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A Charles Place homeowner on Jan. 27 filed papers in state Superior Court to evict a tenant, saying they failed to pay $3,750 in monthly rent.
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Claire Ayoub
New Canaan’s Claire Ayoub, writer/director of “Empire Waist,” is launching the “Try Anyway Creative Writing Workshop,” which will meet 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays from March 1 to May 17 at the New Canaan Racquet Club’s Coach’s Corner Conference Room. It’s a 10-week workshop “designed for students to build creative confidence through weekly writing challenges (inspired by movies, music, art, and more!) and by practicing their public speaking skills by sharing works in progress with their peers each class,” Ayoub said. “My classes are always a safe and supportive space for kids to bring their ideas and be themselves. And when we feel anxious about putting ourselves and our ideas out there, we try anyway.” Program fee is $450 with a $300 option for those needing financial assistance. More info here.
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Registration is open for New Canaan Softball, serving girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. More info here.
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Clockwise from bottom left: Kendall Sneddon, Jaime Sneddon, George Bakes and Aileen Mastey
Congratulations to Kendall Sneddon and The Sneddon Team of the William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty New Canaan brokerage on earning the firm’s highest sales distinctions in 2025. “Sneddon secured the position of top-producing agent across the entire company, earning the No. 1 ranking for revenue and receiving the firm’s Diamond Award, its most prestigious individual honor,” a press release said. “Sneddon also led the New Canaan office in performance categories including revenue and closed unit transactions.”
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The United Methodist Church of New Canaan from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 will hold its next “Kids on a Mission” free event — an evening of service and reflection for families with children in grades K-8. More information can be found here.
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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):
- Celebrate and Learn about Ramadan (February 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Celebrate Lunar New Year (February 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- American Contradiction with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Paul Starr (February 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Narrative Resonance: Music and Literature in Conversation (February 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Pages & Putts Mini Golf Fundraiser at the Library — February 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (and 10 a.m. on Feb. 28)
- Melodies and Madrigals: from the Renaissance to Broadway (February 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- History of Peonies with Cricket Hill (March 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- New Canaan Community Foundation Volunteer Recognition Awards (March 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)