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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle reported stolen from Arrowhead Trail at 11:50 a.m. on Aug. 29. ***

A little rain and one-day postponement did not keep attendees away from the 10th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil on Wednesday night, with several hundred people gathering at South Avenue and Elm Street for the powerful event, organized by New Canaan Parent Support Group founder Paul Reinhardt. Emceed by Liberation Programs CEO John Hamilton, the Vigil featured performances by the Musical Intervention Recovery band led by Adam Christoferson, original music from two recovery songwriters, keynote speakers in long-term recovery—including Kera Townshend, who attended New Canaan High School with Evan Reinhardt—and scores of additions to the “Hope and Remembrance Wall” that appears each year at Morse Court, where loved ones place orange heart stickers honoring those lost to and battling with addiction. ***

The National Charity League’s New Canaan Chapter celebrated the achievements of the organization’s middle school- and high school-aged members during a “welcome back” event held Sunday out back of Waveny House.

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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle (unlocked, keys inside) from a Gower Road home, reported at 8:12 a.m. Monday. It was recovered in New Haven, police said. ***

The fall session at Silvermine Art School starts the week of Sept. 14. Here are course and workshop offerings.

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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of jewelry from a Smith Ridge Road home recently occupied by new owners, reported at 7:41 a.m. on Aug. 6. ***

The fall session at Silvermine Art School opens Sept. 14, see classes and workshops here. ***

Police at 9:32 a.m. on Aug.

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New Canaan Police at 7:14 a.m. on July 26 received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Brinckerhoff Avenue driveway. The investigation is ongoing, police said. ***

Police are investigating a report of jewelry missing from a Middle Ridge Road home, received at 12:53 p.m. on July 24. ***

New Canaan Public Schools has appointed Kasey Diotte as the district’s director of finance and operations, effective Aug. 17.

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New Canaan Police at 4:42 p.m. on June 30 received a report of a missing/stolen Rolex from a White Birch Road home. The investigation is ongoing. ***

A group that favors the recently adopted ban on summertime use of gas-powered leaf blowers, called “Quiet New Canaan,” has launched its own website in support of the measure. The group is urging electors to vote ‘Yes’ in the July 25 referendum. (New Canaanite will run letters related to the referendum through July 22.)

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The Town Players of New Canaan is hosting a six-session songwriting workshop with 13-time Emmy Award winner A.J. Gundell, starting July 14.