New Canaan Police at 6:27 a.m. Tuesday received a report of a bag and laptop stolen from an unlocked car on Ponus Ridge. It’s under investigation.
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Tickets are available ($20) for a farewell party for 44-year Department of Public Works standout Mose Saccary, who retired last week. It will be held 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 at Waveny House and tickets can be purchased from the DPW on the main floor at Town Hall.
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Congratulations to former First Selectman Rob Mallozzi, who in 2024 marks 20 years with New Canaan Fire Co. No. 1. Thank you for your service to the community.
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Now showing at The Playhouse: “Reagan” and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” (And coming Sept. 27, NCHS grad Claire Ayoub’s “Empire Waist”!)
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A generous donation from Walter Stewart’s and the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce to the New Canaan Food Pantry following the Stroll.
On Wednesday, Walter Stewart’s Market delivered more than $6,000 worth of much-needed groceries to the New Canaan Food Pantry. The funds were generated by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of New Canaan Stroll which was run in conjunction with Rock Paper Scissors Events. More than 150 strollers were treated to tastes and sips from 20 New Canaan stores and restaurants who generously rewarded all those who had donated with delicious samples of food and wine. Walter Stewart’s also underwrote the event so that all the proceeds could be given to the Food Pantry.
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New Canaan resident John Kao will be present “Creative Practices for Modern People” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. More info and registration here.
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New Canaan Animal Control at 11:42 a.m. on Sept. 6 received a report out of a sick or injured skunk on Oenoke Lane. Police euthanized the animal.
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Friday night is Ladies Comedy Night Out at the Powerhouse Theatre—info and tickets here (two glasses of wine included with a $40 ticket!)
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New Canaan voiceover actor and 0684-Radi0‘s “intro guy” John Patrick Walsh is the voice of the San Antonio Spurs’ legendary Coach Gregg Popovich in the audiobook of NBA superstar DeMar DeRozan’s new bestseller “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm.” Coach Pop wrote the foreword to DeRozan’s powerful memoir chronicling his struggle with depression. Asked about “Above the Noise,” Walsh said it’s “an important story of courage and redemption, with an outstanding audiobook performance by actor Aaron Goodson.”
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The New Canaan Old Timers Association’s 40th Annual Honoree Ceremony will be held Sunday at Waveny House—details and registration here.
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Police on Monday morning received two complaints of tools stolen from construction sites in New Canaan—7:11 a.m. at NCPD headquarters, (currently a construction site) and 8:08 a.m. on Maple Street.
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Two October events at the New Canaan Nature Center that you’ll want on the calendar:
- Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 (“Beers, bites and wine!”)
- Fall Fair, Oct. 11 to 13
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Caffeine & Carburetors held a special event Sunday at Waveny Care Center on Farm Road, here’s a photo gallery:
C&C at Waveny Care Center
Photos courtesy of Waveny LifeCare Network and Caffeine & Carburetors
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This is the final weekend to catch The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan and Crystal Theatre of Norwalk. It’s directed by town resident Heidi Xethalis, who also is in the show (tickets here).
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Police at 3:23 p.m. Sunday received a report of a “keyed” vehicle at Waveny, but found that the scratch wasn’t consistent with keying, and closed the case.
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This deal is almost over: Join the New Canaan YMCA by Sept. 30 and earn a $0 joiner fee and free month.
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Project Pink is back/ The second annual Project Pink New Canaan will run Oct. 1 to 13, turning downtown pink by decorating 100-plus lampposts with dedication tags, ribbons, and lights. To purchase a dedication tag and support Project Pink, visit 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):
- Grandparents’ Day Celebration (September 13 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
- Ladies Comedy Night Out! (with Wine Reception!) (September 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
- Learn The Art of Cyanotype (Intro) (September 14 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Family Movie Night on the NCM&HS Lawn: Wonka! (September 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- New Canaan Old Timers Association Honoree Ceremony (September 15 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm)
- Creative Practices For Modern People (September 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Encore Club of New Canaan Welcome Back Fall Luncheon (September 17 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm)
- Soundscapes from Latino America with INTEMPO (September 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Bestselling Author Laura Dave Presents: The Night We Lost Him (September 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm)
- Grounding in Hope (September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Harvesting Hope – Fairfield County’s Celebrity Chefs Combating Hunger (September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Strides for Serenity 5K Run (September 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am)