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New Canaan Police at 6:57 p.m. Sunday received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Seminary Street driveway. An investigation is underway. ***

New Canaan High School junior John Murphy, a Life Scout in New Canaan’s Troop 70, is seeking assistance for his Eagle Scout project. He plans to research veterans buried in Lakeview Cemetery, including interviews with their friends and family. Visitors will be able to access this information by scanning a graveside QR code with their phone.

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New Canaan Police at 11:52 a.m. on April 26 received a report of a fight between two landscaping workers on Clearview Lane. It’s under investigation. ***

Team “Sunshine for Scarlett” — named for 14-year-old Scarlett MacAllister, a standout dancer at the New Canaan Dance Academy—will be walking in Sunday’s “New Canaan Great Strides” fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Supporters are asked to arrive at 9:15 a.m. to catch the morning’s activities. It will start with a special performance by Scarlett’s dance team, followed by a group photo.

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New Canaan Police at 12:40 p.m. on April 19 received a report of a larceny from a store at 3 Forest St. The street address includes Athletic Shoe Factory. A juvenile was involved, police said. ***

Saturday is Janet Bouton Wood Karl’s 98th birthday. Happy birthday to Janet, a 1945 New Canaan High School graduate and lifelong New Canaanite.

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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. ***

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. ***

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.

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New Canaan Police at 1:35 a.m. on April 2 received a report of a burglary at an Oenoke Ridge home. The suspects gained entry through an unlocked door, police said. It’s an active investigation. ***

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. ***

All New Canaan students in grades 7-12 can share their interest in civics by entering a new essay contest co-sponsored by the New Canaan League of Women Voters and New Canaan Library.