New Canaan Police at 6:02 p.m. on Sept. 9 received a report of a Bald Hill Road resident interrupting a suspect entering a vehicle at their home. The suspect fled. The investigation is ongoing, police said.
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ABC New Canaan’s “Frightfully Fun Hallow-Wine Party”—cocktails, dancing and Halloween fun with wine, beer, small bites and DJ Ike—will be held 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Carriage Barn. Tickets here for those 21-and-over. Sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market and Stewarts Spirits.
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Thor, the German shepherd mix that’s been fostered in New Canaan since April, has found his forever home with a Rhode Island family.
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L-R: Donovan West (NCHS Co-President), Mark Goad (Walter Stewart’s Customer Service Manager), Sai Akavaramu (NCHS)
New Canaan High School’s Feeding 500, in partnership with Walter Stewart’s Market, collected more than 2,000 food items and $600 to donate to the Open Doors in Norwalk.
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Two workshops coming up at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan:
- Nancy L. Meyer is teaching an improv workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday;
- Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of the comedy duo “The Chris and Paul Show” are teaching a comedy workshop for adults from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Police are investigating the theft of $7,000 in sports memorabilia that went missing from a Spring Water Lane resident after hiring a moving company. The larceny was reported at 12:31 p.m. on Sept. 8.
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Reminder that the New Canaan Nature Center’s Fall Fair is to be held 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Details and registration info here.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday approved an after-the-fact variance for a pool on Davenport Ridge Road.
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New Canaan Mounted Troop’s Boots & BBQ fundraiser will be held in The Barn at the organization’s Carter Street location, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Tickets here.
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Jury selection in the Michelle Troconis case will start Oct. 4, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. She has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in the Jennifer Dulos case.
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The Republican Town Committee on Wednesday night apparently held a campaign kickoff event at Woodway Country Club. NewCanaanite.com was told that press was not allowed.
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Coming Oct. 19, “Lunch4Design: What’s the Uproar? The Dress that Rocked the ’50s.” a seated lunch with wine catered by Diane Browne, organized by the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society.
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Police are investigating a report of a burglary on Seminary Street, received at 12:40 p.m. on Sept 8. The property manager of a two-family home found an open door and microwave missing.
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The Carriage Barn Arts Center and New Canaan Farmers Market are partnering to organize and host a “Farm to Barn Harvest Moon Dinner” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Carriage Barn. It’s a follow-up event to the popular Farm-to-Barn brunch that the two organizations hosted last spring. Tickets are available now for $85 and the evening includes live music and a menu featuring seasonal ingredients from local purveyors, paired with beer, wine and cocktails.
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Police at 11:04 a.m. on Sept. 8 received a contractor’s report of a ladder stolen from a construction site on Elm Street.
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Caffeine & Carburetors is to be held downtown Sunday morning.
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New Canaan Public Schools is offering $150 per day for substitute teachers working three-plus days within the same week. More info here.
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Reminder that Make-A-Wish Connecticut’s “Taste of Wishes” event, featuring celebrity chefs, delicious food and granting wishes for children with critical illnesses will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Details and tickets here.
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Police at 2:25 p.m. on Sept. 8 received a report of a check stolen from a Bank Street resident and fraudulently cashed.
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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):
- 2023 New Canaan Old Timers Honoree Ceremony (September 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm)
- Author Talk: Fiona Davis Presents The Spectacular (September 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Fall Drop in Sketch at the Carriage Barn (September 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- After School Art Adventures K-4 at the Carriage Barn (September 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Author Talk: Fred Landman Presents Sleepy Cat Farm (September 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Is it Hot in Here…? Menopause Explored and Explained (September 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Adolescent Mental Health – Signs and Support (September 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life (September 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Women Empowering Women: The Horse Wisdom Project (September 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- A Curious Conversation About AI in Education (September 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
- The West Side Story Story: Past. Present and Future (September 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)