New Canaan Police at 6:01 p.m. Sunday received a report of the passenger side window smashed on a vehicle parked at Mead Park, with credit cards stolen.
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The Getabout’s 40th Anniversary Party is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Tickets here.
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It’s scholarship application season, and the New Canaan Community Foundation’s Sapienza Scholarship is now open. This unique scholarship allows candidates the opportunity to get assistance for four years for up to $10,000 per year. It is based on financial need, for high school seniors and higher education candidates who are residents of New Canaan. When applying for a Sapienza scholarship, students will also be able to apply for a Silver Hill Scholarship, $2,000 for students studying health care, and a Dorrico Rotary Award, around $3,500 for exemplary public service. Deadline is May 5. Apply online here or contact Meg Soffen msoffen@newcanaancf.org.
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New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 has added six new members to the volunteer fire service this year, and is still taking applicants. Here’s some background. Those interested in learning more should email recruits@newcanaanfire.com.
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Town Hall will be closed for Good Friday, according to the town website.
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The monthly Community Coffee hosted by NewCanaanite.com and presented in partnership with New Canaan Library will be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium at the library. Coffee is from Zumbach’s (thanks, Doug!)
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Police at 6:18 p.m. last Saturday received a report of a windshield damaged on a car parked in the lot behind Athletic Shoe Factory on Forest Street. The investigation is ongoing.
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Here’s a roundup of some Easter Sunday services:
- Congregational Church of New Canaan—“Easter on God’s Acre”: 6:15 a.m. Contemporary Sunrise Service; 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt; 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service.
- First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan—7 a.m. Sunrise Service; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt.
- Grace Community Church— “Come Celebrate Easter Sunday with Us”: 9:30 a.m. service.
- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church—“A Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist”: 7 a.m. under the arcade; 9 a.m. in the church (with choir); 11 a.m. in the church (with choir).
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The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed Matthew Campbell as constable.
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The Stamford Therapeutic Consortium is running a Lyme Disease vaccine study for kids and teens. Those interested in learning more and applying to participate in the study can find more information here.
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Pet Pantry’s “Dog Days New Canaan” will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the New Canaan Nature Center.
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New Canaan developer Arnold Karp, a Stamford native, is taking over as chair of the Mill River Park Collaborative, according to an article in The Advocate. Karp is a Greenwich resident and former president of the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, the article said.
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ABC House of New Canaan Board President Alicia Meyer addresses the crowd at the organization’s Annual Spring Luncheon, held April 5, 2023 at Country Club of New Canaan. Credit: Julia Stewart
Hundreds attended ABC House of New Canaan’s annual spring luncheon, held Wednesday at the Country Club of New Canaan. New Canaan High School Principal Bill Egan and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bryan Luizzi were the honorees at the sold-out event, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. The donor-supported ABC House of New Canaan will mark its 50th anniversary in 2024.
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Kristen Tully of LifeVac demonstrating the device with Ian Power, Waveny’s Outpatient Clinic Director
Waveny LifeCare Network announced this week that it has installed seven LifeVac non-invasive upper airway clearing devices across its New Canaan campuses to help mitigate potential risk or injury due to choking. The portable, non-invasive handheld device can be used for emergency airway clearance where standard basic life support protocols have failed. Choking is the fourth most common cause of unintentional injury death, with 3,000 deaths from choking in 2020, Waveny officials say. Waveny has reported no choking-related deaths or injuries in over 10 years, however partial obstruction incidents are unavoidable given the patient population and the prevalence of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, in people aged 60 and older.
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During a discussion during Tuesday’s selectmen meeting regarding a construction loan, New Canaan Library Board of Trustees President Bob Butman said the organization will “hopefully announce a fairly new large pledge in the next several weeks.”
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In addition to the “Seriously Funny” improv workshop with Nancy L. Mayer (1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20), here are two upcoming productions worth noting from the Town Players of New Canaan (performances at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny):
- “Drop Dead” (April 21 to May 7)
- “The Gynokid,” written and performed by Claire Ayoub (May 12-14)
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Police at 10:14 a.m. on March 30 received a report of a motorist passing a stopped school bus in the area of 115 Weed St.
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New Canaan High School football coach Lou Marinelli is hoisted by his players following the team’s state championship win in 2022.
Save the Date: The New Canaan Football Golf Outing will be held Monday, July 17. The event supports scholarships for graduating NCHS students.
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The New Canaan Coalition has announced that its 2023 substance use and misuse campaign will focus on vaping, using a peer-to-peer model. Maureen Asiel of New Canaan CARES, who serves as the Coalition Coordinator, said in a press release, “We appreciate continuing to have teens create unique messaging relaying this important information to their peers.” The campaign kicked off March 27 and features stickers designed by New Canaan teens. These stickers will be placed on to-go bags and coffee cups from our participating partners. Community partners include Chef Prasad, Club Sandwich, New Canaan Chicken, Press Burger, Tony’s and Zumbach’s.
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New Canaan Police on April 1 launched a distracted driving enforcement campaign.
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Assembled New Canaan CERT members with Russ Kimes administering the Annual Oath
The New Canaan Community Emergency Response Team or “CERT” held its Annual Meeting recently at Lapham Community Center, assembling more than 45 active members for a review of the year’s events/call-outs and administering of the Annual Oath by Emergency Management Director Russ Kimes. Refresher courses were held on Stop the Bleed, Radio Communication, CPR and new Traffic control equipment were held. In addition, New Canaan Police officer Annamaria Ceci spoke on behalf of NCPD and Bethany Zaro, Director of NC Health & Human Services outlined town services. Awards for “hours of service” were presented to several active members and refreshments were provided by Joe’s Pizza. Also announced, at the meeting, was that 2023 represents New Canaan ERT’s 20th year of serving the community.
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The selectmen on Tuesday approved a $33,000 contract with Almstead Tree & Shrub Care for the removal, pruning and stump removal of 16 trees in town, including four decaying trees in Waveny, officials said.
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Finally, here are more events worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- George Cogswell Memorial Fishing Derby (April 15 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am)
- Doox of Yale: A Capella Performance at New Canaan Library (April 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Prospective Member & All Member Coffee, Encore Club of New Canaan (April 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- Opening Reception: The Meaning of Us Exhibition (April 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- A Conversation with Ballet Icon Misty Copeland (April 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Fund for Women & Girls Luncheon 2023 (April 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm)