[Note: This post has been corrected to remove a reference to the state affordable housing law and appeal of P&Z’s decision at 51 Main St.—see full story here.]
New Canaan Police are investigating a report received at 4:43 p.m. on Feb. 8 of an iPhone stolen from the porch of an Adams Lane home shortly after it was delivered.
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Sama Yoga Center and Grace Farms are teaming up to offer “Tea & Tranquility: a Restorative Yoga and Tea Bar Experience,” to be held 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2. Led by Melissa Lemieux, director of wellness & hospitality at Grace Farms, and Rebekah Jacobs, founder of Sama Yoga, it will feature a curated Tea Bar, Reiki sessions and Restorative Yoga. More info and reservations ($55 to $65) here.
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Registration is open for a free New Canaan Police Department program at New Canaan Library that’s coming next week. “Fraud and Crime Prevention” will be held 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Here’s part of the program description: “Protect yourself from scammers, information theft, and property crimes at home, online, and when you’re out and about.” It will feature NCPD Officer Roy Adams, Officer Kelly Coughlin and Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh.
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The New Canaan Fire Marshal’s office issued this carbon monoxide safety bulletin.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission didn’t break the law two years ago when the appointed body denied an application to redevelop the “Red Cross building” property at 51 Main St., a state Superior Court judge (Ted O’Hanlan) ruled Tuesday (here’s the decision).
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Enter the New Canaan Land Trust’s “Spring Raffle” here. First prize is two ultralight Portage ‘Hornbeck’ canoes plus padded, two PFDs, easy carrier straps and apparel ($5,000 value), second prize is one cord of wood delivered and stacked ($1,000) and third prize is a $300 gift card to The Adirondack Store on Elm Street.
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Volunteer opportunity: New Canaan Mounted Troop’s “Super Troopers – Equine Assisted Therapeutic Program” is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for the Adaptive Riding Program as sidewalkers and horse leaders and for the Equine Care Program, unmounted class activities with our horses in the barn. “Volunteers are a huge part of our program that provides equine therapeutic programs to children and adults with disabilities,” NCMT says. More info here.
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Elite Dermatology Physicians on East Avenue (background here) which uses medical procedures to assist clients—as opposed to injectables or cosmetic treatments—offers skin cancer screenings and services to address eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa or “HP,” acne, psoriasis and alopecia, among other conditions. More info here.
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Now showing at the Playhouse movie theater on Elm Street: “Paddington in Peru” and “Captain America: Brave New World.
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The widely anticipated Coppo Field—a new baseball complex going in at Waveny—likely won’t be ready to open April 1 as hoped, due to the frozen ground resulting from the recent cold spell, Parks & Recreation Director John Howe said during an update at the Feb. 12 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
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Some of the great local events happening next week:
- Tuesday: iPhone Photography & Editing Workshop with Jane Beiles
- Wednesday: Soul Fete: A Culinary Immersion
- Friday: Winter Blues Party & Paint with Your Partner
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The New Canaan Land Trust has posted the job of executive director. Here’s the job description, deadline for applications is March 15.
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Registration for spring programs and activities at the New Canaan YMCA opens Monday.
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L-R: Amy Gildea of New Canaan Rotary Club, Mark Yurkiw and Chieh Jen.
Mark Yurkiw, a Westport-based artist, spoke two weeks ago at the New Canaan Rotary Club meeting about his humanitarian efforts in delivering lifesaving medical and crucial supplies to Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation on Feb. 24, 2022. “He shared his experience traveling through the country with a presentation showing him meeting with soldiers and people doing all they can to help each other amidst the daily stress and dangers they face,” the Rotary Club said. “Mark’s work is sponsored by Ridgefield Responds, a humanitarian non-for-profit organization.”
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Opening Friday: the Town Players of New Canaan’s next show, “Terra Nova,” running Feb. 21 to March 9. Tickets here. Info 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):
- Men’s Club sets classical musical performance for Friday; Invites public (February 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am)
- American and International Contemporary Organ Music Concert (February 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- WNG Monthly Networking Meeting (February 26 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm)
- Soul•Fête: A Celebration of Elevated Black Cuisine and Culture (February 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
- Preventing Cardiovascular Disease with Stamford Health (February 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Birding By Ear (February 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Madness with Best-Selling Author Antonia Hylton in conversation with Heather Cabot (February 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Film Screening: Hidden Figures (February 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Filmmaker and Producer Jake Gorst Presents the Remastered 1959 Classic “American Look” (February 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Mini Golf at the Library (February 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Paint with your Partner, with artist Justin Cox (February 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Storytelling with The Moth (March 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)