New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of a purse with debit and credit cards from a vehicle parked at Waveny. A suspect entered the car by forcing entry through a door lock, police said. It was reported at 12:55 p.m. on Oct. 25.
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New Canaan attorney and baseball historian/lecturer Kelley Franco Throop will be joined by New York Mets legend Ron Darling and public relations director for Major League Baseball, Bob Wirz, for “Baseball: Stories & History of America’s Favorite Pastime.” The panel discussion will be held 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Norwalk Public Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT. More info and tickets here.
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Just two weekends remain to get your fresh produce and other foods at the New Canaan Farmers Market, held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Lumberyard Lot.
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Heads-up: Silvermine Galleries will host its Artisans Market-Fine Art and Craft Fair (15 artisans bringing ceramics, clothing, fiber, jewelry, sculptures and art ) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. More info here.
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There are no speed bumps on public roads in New Canaan, according to Public Works Director Tiger Mann.
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New Canaan historian Jim Bach presents “American Betrayal—The Story of Benedict Arnold” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. A video recording of Bach’s lecture will be played followed by a live Q&A with the historian.
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The New Canaan Community Foundation has launched its annual appeal—details (and a new video) here.
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Fifth- and sixth-graders at Saxe Middle School are putting on “Finding Nemo Jr.” with three shows, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 and at 1 and 4 p.m. on Nov. 11. Tickets here.
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Congratulations to That Personal Touch at 102 Main St. on marking its 40th anniversary this weekend (Nov. 4). They’re marking the occasion by welcoming the community into the gift shop for coffee and cookies. They specialize in engraving on all types of gifts, carrying frames, clocks, jewelry, cutting boards and baby gifts. That Personal Touch also offers leather monogramming, crystal and laser engraving all done on the premises.
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The MOM’s of Military, L-R: Joelle Graham, Amy Plum and Barbara Wills.
Each has kids currently serving in the military (Army, Navy and Air Force).
The Veterans Day banners—a 2019 Eagle Scout project by New Canaan’s Jack Goetz—are once again up on lampposts downtown. The effort is now being coordinated by Joelle Graham and Amy Plum, who are thanking our local VFW Post 653 as well as the New Canaan Exchange Club for continuing to generously support this project. Those seeking information about the process for securing a banner for a local veteran can reach out to joelle@thegrahamfamily.com.
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So far, 241 people have signed this online petition from a New Canaan High School junior calling for public funds to help improve the condition and maintenance of cemeteries in New Canaan. Background on the effort here.
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Top Row, L-R: Jackson Reiss, Ryan Little, Matthew Riley, Teddy Whittaker, Stuart Hellmann, Zachary Santiago. Middle Row, L-R: Bradley Werneburg, Quentin Pearl, Teddy Goetz, Brooks Wunderlich, Ryan Leahy, Felix Austin, Johann Wrede. Bottom Row, L-R: Dylan Prior, Griffin Bramwit, Ryan Barnard, Trifan MacIntire.
Speaking of NCHS, the Service League of Boys or “SLOBs” kicked off its activities for the 2023-24 school year. The largest NCHS club, SLOBs packs weekend food for school children in need, helps senior citizens, plays sports with differently-abled kids, plants bulbs in Mead Park and more. New members and other interested students are invited to learn more about the club at the next general meeting Saturday, November 11th at 2:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. (Shortcut to membership registration here.)
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It’s almost here: New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concerts— “Anticipate the Unexpected” with Tessa Lark (violin), Alice Yoo (cello) and Andrew Armstrong (piano)—will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. Tickets here.
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Police at 11:58 a.m. on Oct. 26 received a report of a backpack leaf blower stolen from a Comstock Hill Road home.
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The Fall Camporee held Oct. 28-29 at Hoyt Scout Camp in Redding. Photo courtesy of Luke Tashjian
New Canaan Cub Scout Packs 7 and 45 held their Fall Camporee Oct. 28 and 29 at Hoyt Scout Camp in Redding. It was the first overnight camping trip for many of the youth and organizers say “they had a great time and enjoyed numerous activities including hiking, arts and crafts, games, skill and team building events, a camp-in movie, camping meals, and of course a campfire with s’mores.” If your child is interested in Cub Scout Pack 7 or Pack 45 you can reach out to Pack 7 at cubmaster@ncpack7.com or cubmaster@ncpack45.com. Pack 7 is all-boys and Pack 45 is co-ed. Upcoming events include: Rain Gutter Regatta, Ropes Course, West Point Football Game, visit to USS Massachusetts, Pinewood Derby, and Spring Camporee.
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The Town Players of New Canaan presents “Tuesdays with Morrie,” running Nov. 3 to 5 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. Tickets here.
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Police received reports of motorists passing stopped school buses in the areas of 88 Main St. (9:16 a.m. on Oct. 30) and Nursery Road (9:12 a.m. on Oct. 25).
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The new Bristow Park ornament from this year at top. L to R standing: Gunilla Lawrie, Sharon Johnson, Rosa Palladino, and Yvonne Hunkeler. Sitting: Faith Kerchoff and Charill Pierce.
Meeting every Tuesday morning during the year at Lapham Center, the “Crafty Tuesday ladies have completed 510 handmade ornaments. There are five designs and roughly 100 of each design of these limited edition ornaments that are collectible and raise funds for the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. The designs for this year are: the Train Station, the New Canaan Library, Bristow Bird Sanctuary at 100 years, Playhouse also celebrating 100 years and Summer Theatre of New Canaan, celebrating 20 years. Ornaments will be at the Farmers Holiday Market Nov. 18, and at Walter Stewart’s Market through the holidays, and NCM&HS, 203-966-1776. The ornaments are on sale now through the holidays. They are $25 each. The committee that makes them is headed by Faith Kerchoff and Tracey Karl, and includes Sharon Johson, Gunilla Lawrie, Charill Pierce, Yvonne Hunkeler, Karen Portanova, Rosa Palladino, Judy Wiley, Cindy Tye, Sue Benko, Anna Krolikowski, Tucker Murphy and Toni-Ann Vittoria.
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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):
- Men’s Club Speaker Describes Noted Distillery’s History (November 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am)
- Routine Traffic Stop Practice for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (November 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- Pumpkin and Black Plastic Take Out Container Collection at the Farmers Market (November 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
- Election Day Wood Working Class At The Carriage Barn (November 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- Reception and Book Signing with Designer Amanda Reynal (November 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)