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New Canaan Police at 9:56 a.m. on Feb. 5 were notified by the state Department of Transportation about a dead cat found on the Merritt Parkway near the northbound service plaza by Exit 37. ***

There’s an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Silvermine Galleries of the “Color Me…” exhibition. More info here. ***

New Canaan High School’s student-based club Charity Link joined efforts with Walter Stewart’s Market to raise more than $400 for groceries donated to New Canaan’s local food pantry.

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New Canaan Police at 9:57 a.m. on Jan. 31 received a report of a laptop stolen from 3 Farm Road, the street address of Waveny. ***

HALO Wellness Weekend will be held this Saturday and Sunday at HALO Fitness at 45 Grove St., featuring a new 7,000-square-foot facility. All events are complimentary and open to the public: tennis and pickleball, yoga, massage, facials, group classes, kids soccer and dance clinic, free personal training, complimentary gym passes, private HALO tours and more. Spots are limited.

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New Canaan Police at 1:31 p.m. Tuesday received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Mariomi Road home while its owner was unloading groceries. The investigation is active, police said. Here’s a social post from NCPD regarding vehicle thefts:

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It’s almost here: New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, titled “Americans in Paris,” will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.

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New Canaan Police at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday received a report of two checks stolen from a South Avenue home and fraudulently deposited. 

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We hear the new Lombardi’s Ristorante & Bar (here on IG) that’s planned for Elm Street is on track for a March opening. ***

Now showing at the Playhouse movie theater on Elm Street: “The Brutalist,” “September 5,” and “Anora.” Coming next week is “Dog Man,” with “Captain America: Brave New World” to follow. Note that “Anora,” which has earned a “Best Picture” Oscars nomination, has screenings scheduled through Jan. 30 and it’s produced by former town resident Alex Coco. ***

Referring to the newly renovated and expanded New Canaan Police station, Chief John DiFederico told the Board of Selectmen during a budget presentation Tuesday that “we’re hoping to living there and operating out of there in June.” That would be several months ahead of schedule for the widely anticipated $29 million project, which officials say is on budget. ***

Here’s a 3-hour class that Silvermine Art School is offering on four Saturdays in February and March: “Forging a Bottle Opener.”

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New Canaan Police at 4:07 p.m. on Jan. 10 received a report of a sweatshirt stolen from the YMCA. They have no suspects. ***

New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, titled “Americans in Paris,” will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.