Silvermine’s Annual Artisans Market will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. “Discover an incredible selection of jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass, textiles, stationery, candles, accessories and original artwork – perfect for gifts or something special for yourself,” organizers say. “You’ll have the chance to meet the talented artisans behind each creation and know that every purchase supports both the artist and Silvermine.” More info here.
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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of $77 worth of items from CVS on Park Street, reported at 4:13 p.m. on Oct. 29.
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Pre-registration is open for kindergarten in New Canaan Public Schools next fall. Register here.
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From the New Canaan High School athletic director’s office: “Due to precautionary measures, [NCHS Football] Coach [Lou] Marinelli will miss the 1st game in his over fifty-year coaching career on Friday night. He is in good health and expects to be back on the sidelines shortly. In his absence, Chris Silvestri will serve as the acting head coach.”
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Winter program registration at the New Canaan YMCA opens Monday, Nov. 10. Info here.
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U.S. Army Major General (ret.) Thomas Bouchard
New Canaan’s VFW Post 653 will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Town Hall, at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The keynote speaker is retired U.S. Army Major General Thomas Bouchard, who retired in October 2023 after completing over 39 years of service in both the Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Army. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from Boston College, a master’s in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and a master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.
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The Town Players of New Canaan presents “Charlotte’s Web,” running at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Dec. 4 to 14. Tickets here.
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Arrested two weeks ago in his own mother’s murder, Sebastian Van Stockum appeared Monday at state Superior Court in Stamford. He did not enter a plea, and will be represented by the public defender, officials said. He’s now scheduled to appear Jan. 2. Van Stockum is being held on $2 million bond at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown.
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The New Canaan Nature Center’s Holiday Market will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Info here.
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The Long Ridge School in Stamford is booking tours and accepting applications.
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New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind Diving Halloween Food Collection
The New Canaan YMCA introduced its Community Cupboard this fall, a year-round satellite location for food donations in partnership with the New Canaan Food Pantry. The initiative directly supports individuals and families in New Canaan experiencing food insecurity by providing a convenient, ongoing drop-off location for those interested in contributing. The Community Cupboard is located within the Y’s main entrance and is accessible during its operating hours. Food donations are delivered directly by the Y to the New Canaan Food Pantry’s primary drop-off location, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. This Halloween, the Y’s Whirlwind Diving Team contributed to the organization’s Community Cupboard initiative by collecting food donations while trick-or-treating on Halloween night.
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The New Canaan Land Trust has launched its Preserving the Future campaign to protect natural landscapes, expand environmental education, and increase community involvement. At the core of this initiative is a new headquarters and conservation center. The organization’s historic house on Valley Road will be renovated to serve as the Land Trust’s permanent headquarters and a hub for programs. The Anderson Land Care Center will be built beside the house to support stewardship, the summer intern program, and hands-on conservation efforts. With a $3.5 million goal, including $500,000 for future land acquisitions, the Land Trust has already raised more than $2.9 million. More info here. Here’s a new video from the organization:
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Staying Put in New Canaan volunteer party group.
Staying Put in New Canaan recently celebrated its dedicated volunteers at a special gathering hosted by HMTX Industries. “Volunteers are at the heart of Staying Put’s mission to help local seniors remain independent, connected and confident at home,” a press bulletin said. “Flexible and rewarding volunteer opportunities are always available.” More 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):
- Parents’ Night Out at the Y (November 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- 4th Annual Fairfield County Student Social Justice Art Showcase (November 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- Grateful Dead Night with ‘Take A Step Back’ at the Carriage Barn (November 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm)
- Silvermine’s Annual Artisans Market (November 8 & 9 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- Dr. Erika Schwartz Presents, “Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: The Ultimate Patient Playbook for Navigating Modern Healthcare” (November 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Building Confidence, Connection, and Independence in Your Neurodiverse Child (November 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- The Dome @ NCHS 2nd Public Showing (November 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- The Power of Collaboration: Fostering Family Support for Teen Success! (November 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Major Medicare Changes Coming – What You Need to Know (November 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Be Aligned – Human Design Workshop with Brianne Cuttler at the Carriage Barn (November 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Author Molly Jong-Fast Presents, How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir (November 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)