New Canaan Police at 7:14 p.m. Sunday received a complaint of a vehicle doing “donuts” at Kiwanis Park on Old Norwalk Road. The matter involved a juvenile and has been resolved, police said.
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Staying Put in New Canaan’s “Summer Soiree” will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at Waveny House. Tickets here.
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The Black Creek Designs ” Laguna Credenza in walnut and koa.”
Congratulations to Tom Throop, furniture designer maker and owner of Black Creek Designs on Grove Street, on being selected to exhibit his furniture at the Smithsonian Craft Show, the most prestigious juried craft exhibition in the nation. “I will have a number of pieces on display that I am very excited about, including my Laguna Credenza in walnut and koa,” Throop said. The show runs April 24 to 27 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
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The Town Players of New Canaan is putting on “The Importance of Being Earnest” April 25 to May 11 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. Tickets here.
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The Parks & Recreation Commission during its April 9 voted unanimously to elect George Benington as chair and Susan Lione as secretary.
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Save the date: The New Canaan Parent Support Group is hosting its 9th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with live music starting at 6:30 p.m. and testimonials at 7 p.m. This year’s program includes three speakers in long-term recovery, all of whom grew up in New Canaan. The event takes place at 6 South Ave. (the “Pop Up Park” area). More info here.
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Slated for demolition, the “Audubon House” at the New Canaan Nature Center came down Tuesday morning, Public Works Director Tiger Mann said at the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting.
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New Canaan Library’s “Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch”—featuring Eric Puchner, author of “Dream State,” an Oprah Book Club selection—will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Tickets here.
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An injured cat on Whiffle Tree Lane reported to police at 3:19 p.m. on March 15 was euthanized on the advice of a veterinarian.
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Coming next month: New Canaan CARES will hold its popular Home Tour—featuring five homes and an exclusive after-party at a bonus sixth home—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Details and tickets here.
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New Canaan’s budget manager, Josh Kaufman, has left the town to take a promotion elsewhere, CFO Anne Kelly-Lenz said during Tuesday’s selectmen meeting.
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Here’s a special event featuring Phil Williams of New Canaan Music that’s coming to Lapham Center next month:
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The iconic Marino Clock on Elm Street is running five minutes fast.
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Tickets here for the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s “Celebrate New Canaan” gala, to be held 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 30.
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Town Hall will be closed for Good Friday this week. The Transfer Station will close early and reopen Saturday.
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April is “World Wish Month” and New Canaan is stepping up. Join Make-A-Wish Connecticut to cheer on 3-year-old Ezekiel before he heads off on his wish to Disney World. He will arrive at The Playhouse at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 (so come gather and start filling the sidewalks starting at 10 a.m.). The organization is calling for locals to “wear blue, bring your cheers, and help make this a moment to remember.” The event is free and open to the public. “Let’s come together for a morning of smiles, magic, and community spirit,” organizers say.
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The selectmen on Tuesday voted 3-0 in favor of hiring Tim Blakeman as assistant residential building inspector for the town.
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The New Canaan Nature Center’s 8th Annual “Lecture & Luncheon,” featuring Amanda Lindroth, will be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Tickets here.
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New Canaan Police responded to one call of a motorist passing a stopped school bus in the first three months of 2025, compared to 37 in the same period one year ago, according to data shared at Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting.
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New Canaan High School will host safe driving week April 21 to 25. Designed to bring attention to distracted driving from texting to driving under the influence, the week will culminate with a motor vehicle crash reenactment that will begin at a.m. on April 25 at NCHS. “We would like to extend our appreciation to the New Canaan High School staff, New Canaan Fire Department, New Canaan Emergency Medical Services, New Canaan Highway Department and New Canaan Parks and Recreation Department for their continued support to make this a success,” NCPD said.
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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):
- Lunch and Learn: Susan Guerrero (April 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
- Planet New Canaan Hosts ‘Happy Feet’ @ The Playhouse (April 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
- After School Art Adventures at the Carriage Barn (April 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City with Best-Selling Author Kevin Baker (April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- School of Rockets (April 25 @ 6:00 pm)
- Music of Benjamin Britten (April 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Faster Things – Allman Tribute at the Carriage Barn (April 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Picnic Palooza (April 27 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm)
- Celebrated Author Carl Safina at New Canaan Library (April 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- An Evening with Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan (April 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Kentucky Derby Party (May 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Yesterday, the New Canaanite shared that the Health Director is leaving. Today, it’s the Budget Manager. Is this a coincidence of timing or are more departures coming?