New Canaan Police are investigating a burglary on Oenoke Ridge near the intersection of Logan Road, reported at 11:41 p.m. on Jan. 23. The burglars used a ladder to access the home’s second floor, police said.
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Register here for “Developing Athletes for the Long Game: Balancing Performance, Health and Wellbeing,” to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. Presented by New Canaan CARES, the sports panel discussion features New Canaan High School Football Coach Lou Marinelli, clinical psychologist Dr. Suzanne Allen and physical therapist Dr. Becky Nardi.
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A cat was killed after being hit by a car at South Avenue and Grace Street, about 6:31 p.m. on Jan. 24.
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Nominations for New Canaan’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards are due Friday, Jan. 30 (form here). Here’s some background on the awards.
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Here’s a new PSA from the New Canaan Fire Department about calling 911:
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Police at 1:33 p.m. on Jan. 23 received a vandalism complaint—someone appeared to have drawn with a marker on a car downtown on Main Street. The complainant decided not to pursue the matter and the case is closed, police said.
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The United Methodist Church of New Canaan from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 will hold its next “Kids on a Mission” free event — an evening of service and reflection for families with children in grades K-8. More information can be found here.
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Spencer Skyrm (center)
Congratulations to Spencer Skyrm, a sophomore on the New Canaan High School Fencing Team, who took home 1st place in Senior Men’s Foil at the Connecticut State Junior Varsity Fencing Tournament at North Haven High School on Jan. 10. Coached by co-captains Tyler Bleil and Colin Sharma, he advanced through multiple rounds, defeating competitors from more than 10 schools to earn the first-place medal.
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Book a tour here for Long Ridge School, a private independent school in North Stamford.
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NewCanaanite.com turns 12 years old this week.
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Member registration is open for the New Canaan YMCA’s summer camp. (Non-member registration opens Monday.)
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The Recreation Department’s “Father-Daughter Dance” sold out in six minutes, according to Parks & Recreation Director John Howe. It will be held Feb. 1 at the Roger Sherman Inn.
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The Town Players of New Canaan will hold auditions for “The Father” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 and 9 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny.
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The intersection of Weed and Elm Streets is now a three-way stop.
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New Canaan’s Claire Foster has launched a weekly podcast on YouTube. “Hello Philo” offers accessible weekly philosophy discussions co-hosted by Foster. Her Substack is here.
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The New Canaan Land Trust’s “Preserving the Future” campaign for land conservation in New Canaan is live. Details here.
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It’s here next week: New Canaan Chamber Music’s concerts are set for Feb. 5 and 6. Titled “Schubert’s Trout Quintet,” it will feature musicians Kevin Zhu (violin), Emma Wernig (viola), Sterling Elliot (cello), Marguerite Cox (double-bass) and Andrew Armstrong (piano), the organization’s founder and artistic director (and a 1992 New Canaan High School graduate). Tickets 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):
- Humanity in Architecture Film Festival (January, 30 @ 10:00 am – January, 31 @ 5:00 pm)
- Last Saturdays on the Trail with New Canaan Land Trust (January 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am)
- 46th Annual Photography Show Opening Reception at the Carriage Barn (January 31 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Movie Screening: The Princess Bride (February 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Legislative Priorities in CT: Session Kickoff with our Legislators (February 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Motivating Your Unmotivated Student (February 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- World Music Series: West African Drumming and Dance (February 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Classical Argentine Guitar: Music & Stories with Carlos Pavan (February 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- The Attwood Lecture: Simon Winchester presents The Breath of the Gods (February 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)