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The 25th annual house tour to benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center will be held Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. To celebrate its quarter-century milestone, the event will showcase five homes in the Litchfield Hills that have outstanding views, varied architecture, beautiful decor and lovely gardens and grounds. Tickets are $45 in advance and can be purchased at J. Stack in Salisbury, Salisbury Pharmacy, Four Seasons Food in Lakeville or Sharon Pharmacy. Gourmet bag lunches are available for pre-order from the brochure or by calling 860-435-9694. Children over 12 years old only, please.
The third annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clambake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, September 13, from noon to 7 PM, replete with the building of a large kiln and bed of seaweed used to cook the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn. There will be plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, beer and wine, and a traditional hamburger/hotdog cookout prepared by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeville Hose Company. In addition, people are welcome to bring their own picnic and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 435-5493.
The Summer concerts are not over at Music Mountain in Falls Village. On Saturday, September 6, at 6:30 PM, classical clarinet star Alex Fiterstein applies his Israeli roots to the joyous music of Eastern European wedding celebrations with his Klezmer Trio. On Sunday, Septmber 7 at 3 PM, the St. Petersburg String Quartet returns to Music Mountain with Alexander Mekinulov, award winning pianist, to perform Mozart, Piazolla, Brahms and Shostakovich. Tickets: www.musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126.
Noble Horizons in Salisbury hosts the opening of a multi-media art exhibit by siblinlgs Karin A. Wexler of Sharon and Peter Felske of Salisbury, on Friday, September 19 from 5 to 7 PM in the L3 Gallery. The show will be open weekends 11 AM to 4 PM through October 26.
Barn Star Productions proudly presents Antiques in a Cow Pasture One Day Antiques Market, Saturday, September 13, 2008. Early buying 9 AM to 11 AM for $15, General Admission 11 AM to 4 PM for $7. This New England's favorite one-day outdoor market will be held rain or shine, in the beautiful setting of Salisbury with dealers and vans full of fresh, exciting antiques. Join Barn Star Productions as an early buyer or come during general admission to dicover American and European objects, including decorative arts, architectural elements and more. Located at John Spencer Antiques, 92 Canaan Road (Rte 44), just up the road from the White Hart Inn. This show is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, Northwest CT, is pet friendly, and includes free parking and an outdoor cafe, Frank Gaglio, Manager.
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 27, from 2 to 2:30 PM, Jeanine Behr Getz visits the Scoville Library in Salisbury to read and talk about her illustrated children's book, Think Green, that contains simple ideas kids an adults can do to keep the earth clean. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. The program is suitable for children ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome. Visit Ms. Behr Getz's website at www.kidsthinkbig.com
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Barn Star Productions proudly presents Antiques in a Cow Pasture One Day Antiques Market, Saturday, September 13, 2008. Early buying 9 AM to 11 AM for $15, General Admission 11 AM to 4 PM for $7. This New England's favorite one-day outdoor market will be held rain or shine, in the beautiful setting of Salisbury with dealers and vans full of fresh, exciting antiques. Join Barn Star Productions as an early buyer or come during general admission to dicover American and European objects, including decorative arts, architectural elements and more. Located at John Spencer Antiques, 92 Canaan Road (Rte 44), just up the road from the White Hart Inn. This show is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, Northwest CT, is pet friendly, and includes free parking and an outdoor cafe, Frank Gaglio, Manager.
Music lovers are hereby summoned to jury duty - that is, to the duty of hearing the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera "Trial by Jury," followed by the Light Opera Company of Salisbury, over the Labor Day weekend, at the Congregational Church. "Trial by Jury," one of the earliest collaborations between W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, is an opera burlesque about a breach of promise of marriage. There is a caddish defendant, Edwin, who has forsaken his fiancee for another woman, a lecherous judge, and a colorful cast of twittering bridesmaids, barristers and jurors drawn from the Northwest Corner. The evening's second act will consist of a selection of songs from "The Pirates of Penzance," "H.M.S. Pinafore" and "The Mikado" -- sung by a mix of LOCOS "ringers" (New York pros) and local talent with major pipes. The show will be performed Friday, August 29, at 8 PM and Saturday, August 30 at 2 and 8 PM. Children are welcome; all tickets are $20.
Local journalist and author Woody Hochswender will discuss his book, "The Buddha in Your Rearview Mirror: A Guide to Practicing Buddhism in Modern Life," as a special event of The Litchfield County Writers Project fall series in conjunction with the University of Connecticut Amercan Asian Studies Department on Tuesday, September 16, from 6:30 to 9 PM. A book signing will follow the discussion. The book is an accessible guide and study of Buddhism. Hochswender is a former reporter for the New York Times and editor at Esquire magazine. He writes about golf for Sports Illustrated from his home in Sharon. The event is free and open to the public. For further information, visit lcwp.uconn.edu or call 860-626-6852.

SAVE THE DATE! The 25th annual house tour to benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center will be held Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. To celebrate its quarter-century milestone, the event will showcase five homes in the Litchfield Hills that have outstanding views, varied architecture, beautiful decor and lovely gardens and grounds. Tickets are $45 in advance and can be purchased at J. Stack in Salisbury, Salisbury Pharmacy, Four Seasons Food in Lakeville or Sharon Pharmacy. Gourmet bag lunches are available for pre-order from the brochure or by calling 860-435-9694. Children over 12 years old only, please.
SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clambake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, September 13, from noon to 7 PM, replete with the building of a large kiln and bed of seaweed used to cook the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn. There will be plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, beer and wine, and a traditional hamburger/hotdog cookout prepared by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeville Hose Company. In addition, people are welcome to bring their own picnic and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 435-5493.
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What could be more relaxing on a beautiful summer's evening than listening to live music and dining on an al fresco meal by your shady stream? Well, the Scoville Library in Salisbury has the answer. On August 23 at 5 PM the Scoville Library presents our very own Salisbury Band on the Library lawn. The Salisbury Band brings that sense of nostalgia we crave on a hot summer night. Since its founding in 1928, this community band has played every year 'on the street and on the green.' The sweet sound of traditional favorites and the mix of musicians, both young and old, add to the old-fashioned fun. This is a blend of music that is synonymous with summer. Pack a picnic dinner, spread a blanket, bring the family, lie back and savor a hot lazy evening outdoors. In case it rains, the concert will be held amidst the library's collection, which creates its own unique setting. For more information, call 435-2838.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse presents its annual "Divas" show for one weekend only on August 22, 23, and 24. "Divas Do Berkeley" is a glitzy variety show featuring the most talented women in the Tri-State area singing the original songs of composer/lyricist Michael Berkeley. Comedy, romance, up-tempo, ballads, production numbers and loads of showbiz pizazz contribute to the popularity of this annual event. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 5 PM. Prices for tickets are $28.50 for standard, $42.50 for premium (front-and-center), senior/students are $18.50.
The Falls Village Children's Theater will present the musical "Seussical Jr." on August 23. Set in the Jungle of Nool, this musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss is written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. It brings to life many of Seuss' characters, including the Cat in the Hat, Jojo, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, Sour Kangaroo and all of the Who' in Whoville. The cast includes, among others, Becket Harney, grandson of Elyse Harney and son of John Harney Jr. and his wife Sharon. The performance will take place on Saturday, August 23, at 7 PM in the auditorium of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Admission is always free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information or to contact the Falls Village Children's Theater Company, call 860-824-4303.
Lynn Meehan will host "Indians and Nature" at the Sharon Audubon Center Saturday, August 23, from 10 AM to noon. The Native Americans of Northwest CT knew a lot about nature because they depended on the plants and animals for food, clothes and shelter. Hunt through the fields and woods of Audubon Sharon with Meehan for some of the materials and methods that the Indians used to survive. The cost for members is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children (nonmembers: $5 adults, $3 children). For more information, call 860-364-0520.
SAVE THE DATE! The 25th annual house tour to benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center will be held Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. To celebrate its quarter-century milestone, the event will showcase five homes in the Litchfield Hills that have outstanding views, varied architecture, beautiful decor and lovely gardens and grounds. Tickets are $45 in advance and can be purchased at J. Stack in Salisbury, Salisbury Pharmacy, Four Seasons Food in Lakeville or Sharon Pharmacy. Gourmet bag lunches are available for pre-order from the brochure or by calling 860-435-9694. Children over 12 years old only, please.
SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clambake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, September 13, from noon to 7 PM, replete with the building of a large kiln and bed of seaweed used to cook the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn. There will be plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, beer and wine, and a traditional hamburger/hotdog cookout prepared by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeville Hose Company. In addition, people are welcome to bring their own picnic and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 435-5493.
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The Scoville Library in Salisbury presents "Billy Elliot" on Tuesday, August 26, at 5 PM in the Wardell Community Room. When 11-year-old Billy Elliot (Jamie Bell) trades boxing school for ballet lessons, his father is less than pleased. The hardworking miner from northern England despises the idea of his son running around in toe shoes. But when the boy wins an audition for the Royal Ballet School, he experiences a change of heart. Soon, he becomes a strikebreaker to raise money for the audition in director Stephen Daldry's Oscar-nominated drama. The film is rated R and running time is 111 minutes. Dooors open at 4:30 PM; admission is free. For more information, call 435-2838.
Noble Horizons invites the community to the opening of a multimedia art exhibit by siblings Karin A. Wexler of Sharon and Peter Felske of Salisbury on Friday, September 19, from 5 to 7 PM in the L3 Galery. Wexler is known by many as the director of The Reiki Center for Natural Healing in Millerton. In addition to being an accomplished artist with a BFA from University of Connecticut, she is a former art instructor, a feng shui consultant, and a longtime teacher of reiki at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted. Felske, formerly an antiques dealer in Washington, D.C., moved to the Northwest Corner and began making reproductions of high-style English furniture. Today he devotes most of his time to creating lamps, mirrors and small whimsical furniture from materials that he discovers everywhere from local antiques dealers to the Paris flea markets. He has become widely known for his functional and decorative objects, which have found a ready market with interior designers and upscale retailers. Each of his pieces is one of a kind. He says simply, "I like beautiful things." The exhibit will be open from 11 AM to 4 PM on weekends through October 26. For more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190.
Music lovers are hereby summoned to jury duty - that is, to the duty of hearing the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera "Trial by Jury," followed by the Light Opera Company of Salisbury, over the Labor Day weekend, at the Congregational Church. "Trial by Jury," one of the earliest collaborations between W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, is an opera burlesque about a breach of promise of marriage. There is a caddish defendant, Edwin, who has forsaken his fiancee for another woman, a lecherous judge, and a colorful cast of twittering bridesmaids, barristers and jurors drawn from the Northwest Corner. The evening's second act will consist of a selection of songs from "The Pirates of Penzance," "H.M.S. Pinafore" and "The Mikado" -- sung by a mix of LOCOS "ringers" (New York pros) and local talent with major pipes. The show will be performed Friday, August 29, at 8 PM and Saturday, August 30 at 2 and 8 PM. Children are welcome; all tickets are $20.
SAVE THE DATE! The 25th annual house tour to benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center will be held Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. To celebrate its quarter-century milestone, the event will showcase five homes in the Litchfield Hills that have outstanding views, varied architecture, beautiful decor and lovely gardens and grounds. Tickets are $45 in advance and can be purchased at J. Stack in Salisbury, Salisbury Pharmacy, Four Seasons Food in Lakeville or Sharon Pharmacy. Gourmet bag lunches are available for pre-order from the brochure or by calling 860-435-9694. Children over 12 years old only, please.
Music Mountain's third annual free Family Festival will be Saturday, August 16. Parking is free and picnickers are welcome to bring their own food or visit the Falls Village Volunteer Firemen. For more information, visit musicmountain.com or call 860-824-7126.
SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clambake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, September 13, from noon to 7 PM, replete with the building of a large kiln and bed of seaweed used to cook the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn. There will be plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, beer and wine, and a traditional hamburger/hotdog cookout prepared by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeville Hose Company. In addition, people are welcome to bring their own picnic and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 435-5493.
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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will once again hold its annual tag sale at The Hotchkiss School Field House, off Route 112. It will kick off with a special preview on Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 PM. Admission is $10. The main sale will be held Saturday, August 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with no charge to enter. A bag sale will be held on Sunday, August 10, from noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations (with the exception of books, clothing and out-dated electronic equipment, including all televisions) are appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the Field House July 26 and and 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM and July 28 to August 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM. All proceeds from the sale provide funds toward the building of affordable Habitat homes for families in the Northwest Corner. For more information, call Judi Moore at 860-435-0079.
The theme for this year's Audubon Festival is Healthy Habitats for Future Generations and it will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10 at the Audubon Center on Route 4. There will be two full days of nature walks and programs, live animal presentations, children's crafts, food, music, exhibits, vendors and more. The Festival gates are open 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. No pets are allowed inside the gates. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. A complete schedule and description of programs can be found at sharon.audubon.org or by calling 860-364-0520 for more information.

Music Mountain's third annual free Family Festival will be Saturday, August 16. Parking is free and picnickers are welcome to bring their own food or visit the Falls Village Volunteer Firemen. For more information, visit musicmountain.com or call 860-824-7126.
SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clambake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, September 13, from noon to 7 PM, replete with the building of a large kiln and bed of seaweed used to cook the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn. There will be plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, beer and wine, and a traditional hamburger/hotdog cookout prepared by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeville Hose Company. In addition, people are welcome to bring their own picnic and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 435-5493.

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Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" opens at TriArts Sharon Playhouse on Thursday, July 31, and runs for three weeks. "Aida" is a passionate story about love and loss and the triangle between the privileged daughter of an Egyptian pharao, an enslaved Nubian princess and the soldier they both love. For show times, and tickets, call the TriArts box office at 860-364-7469 or visit triarts.net. "Aida" is sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate and Founders Insurance Group.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will once again hold its annual tag sale at The Hotchkiss School Field House, off Route 112. It will kick off with a special preview on Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 PM. Admission is $10. The main sale will be held Saturday, August 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with no charge to enter. A bag sale will be held on Sunday, August 10, from noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations (with the exception of books, clothing and out-dated electronic equipment, including all televisions) are appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the Field House July 26 and and 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM and July 28 to August 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM. All proceeds from the sale provide funds toward the building of affordable Habitat homes for families in the Northwest Corner. For more information, call Judi Moore at 860-435-0079.
The North East Historical Society will hold a Historic House Tour and Garden Party on Saturday, August 2nd, from 2 to 5 PM (rain date: Sunday, August 3, same time). The tour will take place at the home of Merrill Sindler (who has a Master's Degree in Theater and Fine Arts from Yale University) off Mill Road by the bike trail, right outside of town. The tour will include the owner's stone house, studio, gallery and large, rambling gardens, followed by Raffle and a Silent Auction. Classical guitar by Jonathan Fritz. Entrance fee of $25 per person includes wine and hors d'oeuvre.
Win a $1,000 Prize at the Young Filmmakers Workshop, August 4 to 9. $1,000 Prize for actors for short film with Academy Award Winning Director, John Avildsen, "Rocky" and "Karate Kid." Auditions for three high school characters for a short film. $1,000 distributed between the lead actors. Auditions, Monday, 10 AM, August 4, at Indian Mountain School in Lakeville. For more information, check out www.indianmountain.org or email tory_jadow@indianmountain.org or mark_devey@indianmountain.org
This weekend Music Mountain features the Daedalus String Quartet, Lincoln Center favorites. On the program: Hayden and Shostakovich, plus the Brahms Clarinet Quintet with world acclaimed clarinetist David Shifrin. This is Saturday, August 2, at 6:30 PM. On Sunday, August 3, at 3 PM, the St. Petersburg String Quartet features an all Shubert program with NYC Opera's bass-baritone Jan Opalack, accompanied by noted pianist Ted Taylor.
The 49th annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Craft Fair, sponsored by Sharon Recreation and Youth, will be Saturday, August 2, on the Town Green. The show opens at 10 AM and runs until 5 PM. There is no admission charge and food services are available. This long-running show features 90 New England craftspersons and artists. Call 860-364-1400 for more information.
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Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" opens at TriArts Sharon Playhouse on Thursday, July 31, and runs for three weeks. "Aida" is a passionate story about love and loss and the triangle between the privileged daughter of an Egyptian pharao, an enslaved Nubian princess and the soldier they both love. For show times, and tickets, call the TriArts box office at 860-364-7469 or visit triarts.net. "Aida" is sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate and Founders Insurance Group.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will once again hold its annual tag sale at The Hotchkiss School Field House, off Route 112. It will kick off with a special preview on Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 PM. Admission is $10. The main sale will be held Saturday, August 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with no charge to enter. A bag sale will be held on Sunday, August 10, from noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations (with the exception of books, clothing and out-dated electronic equipment, including all televisions) are appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the Field House July 26 and and 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM and July 28 to August 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM. All proceeds from the sale provide funds toward the building of affordable Habitat homes for families in the Northwest Corner. For more information, call Judi Moore at 860-435-0079.
"Catch the Reading Bug" is the summer reading program at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. Stop by to pick up a reading log and begin earning prizes for the reading you do this summer. Summer reading prizes have been donated to the Library. There are several weekly programs designed for young readers this summer. The following programs are held every week until Tuesday, August 12. Crafternoon: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 PM. A variety of different crafts will be available every week, including some suitable for older children and teens. Wacky Wednesday: Wednesdays from 2 to 3 PM. There will be a story and related craft and activities on the lawn. This program for children in kindergarten to grade three. A snack will be provided. Picnic storytime: Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Bring a picnic lunch to the library and enjoy storytime on the lawn. All ages are welcome.
The 49th annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Craft Fair, sponsored by Sharon Recreation and Youth, will be Saturday, August 2, on the Town Green. The show opens at 10 AM and runs until 5 PM. There is no admission charge and food services are available. This long-running show features 90 New England craftspersons and artists. Call 860-364-1400 for more information.
The Tuesdays at Six lecture series, sponsored by the Falls Village/Canaan Historical Society, runs from 6 to 7 PM every Tuesday through August 12 at the South Canaan Meeting House at the junction of routes 7 and 63. Musical preludes at 5:45 PM precede start of lectures on certain nights, so it is best to arrive early. Admission is free; donations are accepted. The program July 29: "An Hour With Ralph Waldo Emerson," presented by Richard Grossman, psychotherapist and author.
Teens: spend a day at Shakespeare & Co. The Falls Village Children's Theater Company, with the support of John Harney and Associates, has room for children in grades seven through 12 for a day at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass. A coach bus will leave the Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village at 11 AM on Saturday, August 9. There will be a performance of "The Mad Pirate and the Mermaid," a comedy/fantasy for all ages, followed by a discussion with the actors. Following the talk, the younger children will join an actors workshop and the older students will see a performance of Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello." Return is expected to be around 8 PM. The cost is $5 to help pay for the bus. Students should bring a bag lunch. Call Vance Cannon at 860-824-0799 to reserve a place.
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The third Build Green seminar will be held on July 19 from 10 AM to noon at the Scoville Library's Wardell Community Room here in Salisbury. Guest speakers Ray Furse and Buck Taylor will disuss alternative energy solutions, including residential photovoltaic energy systems, geothermal heating and cooling, forced air heat pumps and solar hot water. Should be very interesting!
The Audubon Center will host a Full Moon Hike on Friday, July 18, at 8 PM. Take a walk by the light of the full moon. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy boots. Listen for munching beavers, chirping crickets and hooting owls. This event is appropriate for all ages. The cost for members is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children (non-members: $5 for adults, $3 for children). For more information, call 860-364-0520.
Teens: spend a day at Shakespeare & Co. The Falls Village Children's Theater Company, with the support of John Harney and Associates, has room for children in grades seven through 12 for a day at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass. A coach bus will leave the Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village at 11 AM on Saturday, August 9. There will be a performance of "The Mad Pirate and the Mermaid," a comedy/fantasy for all ages, followed by a discussion with the actors. Following the talk, the younger children will join an actors workshop and the older students will see a performance of Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello." Return is expected to be around 8 PM. The cost is $5 to help pay for the bus. Students should bring a bag lunch. Call Vance Cannon at 860-824-0799 to reserve a place.
People's United Bank at 11 East Main Street in North Canaan invites us all for 2008 Canaan Railroad Days, July 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27. Stop by and bring the family. It will be a guaranteed good time. And enter to win an iPod nano!!! The Bank is open Wednesday to Friday 10 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM.

Canaan Railroad Days take place beginning July 18 and ending July 27. The whole town will be celebrating with an abundance of Events. Please check the Lakeville Journal of Thursday, July 17, for a detailed list of ongoing Events!!
There will be an outdoor concert with Little Windows on the lawn of the Scoville Library on Sunday, July 20, at 5 PM. Mark Wheems and Julee Glaub of Little Windows create a mix of Appalachian and Irish music and traditionally-based originals on the guitar, fiddle, banjo, flute, piano and bodhran. Pack a picnic dinner, spread a blanket, bring the family, lie back and savor a hot lazy evening outdoors. In case of rain, the concert will be held amidst the library's collection, which creates its own unique setting. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Music Mountain in Falls Village are presenting BARBERSHIP at TWILIGHT on Saturday, July 19, at 6:30 PM. SILK CITY CHORUS, repeat winners on the barbership circuit, blend their 40 rousing voices in four-part takes on show tunes, blues, doo-wop and gospel.

On Sunday, July 20, at 3 PM, the FORMOSA STRING QUARTET, winners of the coveted Amadeus award in London, performs Brahms Piano Quartet in A Major with celebrated pianist, Pamela Mia Paul, plus Beethoven and a Taiwanese piece written specially for them. Tickets: www.musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126.
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Opening Weekend at TriArts, Sharon Playhouse. From July 11 to July 20, come and enjoy Camelot, sponsored by Prindle Insurance, Salisbury Bank & Trust, and Sotheby's International Realty.
Also at TriArts, on Tuesday, July 15, Big Band Presents Swing Legends. Rich Conlon and the TriArts orchestra salute your favorite swing classics by Sinatra, Darin, Ella, Benny Goodman, and lots more! Featuring Mark Raisch, you won't want to miss this swingin' and swayin' sentimental journey! Sponsored by Robinson Leech Real Estate, Riley's Furniture, AM1020/WHDD.
The Lakeville Gallery Association will once again present a Gallery Night on Saturday, July 12, from 4 to 7 PM. Participating galleries are Argazzi Art, 22 Millerton Road (Route 44); Morgan Lehman Gallery, 24 Sharon Road (Route 41); and The White Gallery, 349 Main Streeet behind The Boathouse (Back Section). For more information, call 860-435-8222.
There will be an outdoor concert with Little Windows on the lawn of the Scoville Library on Sunday, July 20, at 5 PM. Mark Wheems and Julee Glaub of Little Windows create a mix of Appalachian and Irish music and traditionally-based originals on the guitar, fiddle, banjo, flute, piano and bodhran. Pack a picnic dinner, spread a blanket, bring the family, lie back and savor a hot lazy evening outdoors. In case of rain, the concert will be held amidst the library's collection, which creates its own unique setting. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
The seventh annual family Arts Festival at the North East Community Center in Millerton, NY, takes place Saturday, July 12, 2008. The Festival, sponsored by the Dutchess County Arts Council, First Niagara Bank, and M&T Bank, starts at 1 PM with Street Painting; 2-3 PM with a Drumming Workshop for ages 3 to 9; 3-5 PM Stiltwalkig workshop for ages 10 and up; 4-4:30 PM Eshu Bumpus will tell stories from Africa; 4:45-5:30 PM David Grover & the Big Bear Band - music for kids of all ages by a Berkshires favorite; 5:45-6:15 Window-Box Failures - original rock by HVRHS teens; 6:30-7:15 Two Dollar Goat - bluegrass trio; 7:30-8:30 Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne - Zydeco and blues. For more info call 518-789-4259 or go to www.neccmillerton.org.
Eckert Fine Art is pleased to announce the grand opening of our fine art gallery located at 27 North Main Street, Unit 1, Kent.
Eckert Fine Art began in Indiana in the late 1970’s, where the emphasis was on 19th and early 20th century American Art. In 1995, Eckert Fine Art opened on the Gulf Coast of Florida where it specializes in Modern and Contemporary artists. The new location in Kent offers a wonderful blend of these galleries and will feature a wide variety of art work from the 19th to the 21st century.
Many of the artists we represent are from the Northwest corridor of Connecticut. They include Eric Forstmann, Don Gummer, Diana Levinson and James Meyer. The gallery will offer original paintings by Robert Rauschenberg, Alexander Calder and Darryl Pottorf, sculpture by John Chamberlain, Alexander Liberman, and Boaz Vaadia as well as quality prints by Chuck Close, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso and Larry Rivers.
The gallery will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5:00 p.m. Open Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only. For more information on the gallery, please contact us at 860-927-0012 or visit www.eckertfineart.com.
The third Build Green seminar will be held on July 19 from 10 AM to noon at the Scoville Library's Wardell Community Room here in Salisbury. Guest speakers Ray Furse and Buck Taylor will disuss alternative energy solutions, including residential photovoltaic energy systems, geothermal heating and cooling, forced air heat pumps and solar hot water. Should be very interesting!
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The annual Fourth of July event at the Grove will be held July 4 (no rain date) with the following schedule: Children's games from 10 AM to noon, band concert from noon to 1 PM, welcome and a brief speech at 1 PM.
The Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park invite you to attend the annual Independence Day FANTASTIC FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!, Saturday, July 5 (rain date Sunday, July 6), at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville. The park opens at 6 PM for picnicking; refreshment stands will be at hand. All vehicles (except buses) are $10; no pets, please.
Summer Portals Chamber Concerts at Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center of the Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville started Monday, June 23 and continues with nine more concerts ending on Saturday, July 12. Saturday, July 5, features a 4:30 PM Student Concert and a 7:30 PM Brentano Quartet & 2008 Resident Quartet performing Tower, Brahms, and Schoenberg. Picnicking on the grounds is allowed/welcomed, and all concerts are free. For more information, call 860-435-3173.
The seventh annual family Arts Festival at the North East Community Center in Millerton, NY, takes place Saturday, July 12, 2008. The Festival, sponsored by the Dutchess County Arts Council, First Niagara Bank, and M&T Bank, starts at 1 PM with Street Painting; 2-3 PM with a Drumming Workshop for ages 3 to 9; 3-5 PM Stiltwalkig workshop for ages 10 and up; 4-4:30 PM Eshu Bumpus will tell stories from Africa; 4:45-5:30 PM David Grover & the Big Bear Band - music for kids of all ages by a Berkshires favorite; 5:45-6:15 Window-Box Failures - original rock by HVRHS teens; 6:30-7:15 Two Dollar Goat - bluegrass trio; 7:30-8:30 Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne - Zydeco and blues. For more info call 518-789-4259 or go to www.neccmillerton.org.
On Tuesday, July 8, Noble Horizons welcomes best-selling author John Neufeld, who will read from, discuss and sign copies of his recently published book, "April Fool." Author of the international bestseller, "Lisa, Bright & Dark," and the acclaimed "Edgar Allan" (a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, Neufeld's latest novel is a story of "suspense, romance, politics, manners and murder" set in the small Northwest Corner town of Salisbury!!! This event will take place in the community room at 4:30 PM, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 860-435-9851.

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Project Troubador will bring its international flavor of music and dance to the Town Grove as part of the 19th annual Grove Festival, Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador has brought musicians, dancers, mimes and even clowns to villages throughout the world. They have roamed the earth for the past 30 years, playing in plazas or on porches with the intent to spread cheer. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. This year's performers will include the New World Ceili Band, which specializes in traditional Irish music, the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company, which uses Chinese caligraphy and choreography, and the Rumbafrica group, which plays traditional African music. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 860-435-0561.
Joie de Livres, at 7 Academy Street in Salisbury, will be featuring Modern European Photography with an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 28, from 4 to 7 PM. The exhibit continues until August 9.
Summer Portals Chamber Concerts at Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center of the Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville started Monday, June 23 and continues with nine more concerts ending on Saturday, July 12. Friday, June 27 features the Shanghai Quartet at 7:30 PM, Saturday has two concerts. Picnicking on the grounds is allowed/welcomed, and all concerts are free. For more information, call 860-435-3173.
On Tuesday, July 8, Noble Horizons welcomes best-selling author John Neufeld, who will read from, discuss and sign copies of his recently published book, "April Fool." Author of the international bestseller, "Lisa, Bright & Dark," and the acclaimed "Edgar Allan" (a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, Neufeld's latest novel is a story of "suspense, romance, politics, manners and murder" set in the small Northwest Corner town of Salisbury!!! This event will take place in the community room at 4:30 PM, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 860-435-9851.
The Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park invite you to attend the annual Independence Day FANTASTIC FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!, Saturday, July 5 (rain date Sunday, July 6), at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville. The park opens at 6 PM for picnicking; refreshment stands will be at hand. All vehicles (except buses) are $10; no pets, please.

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Habitat for Humanity NW CT invites you to Habitat Home Show: Exploring Creativity, at Lime Rock Park, 497 Lime Rock Road (Route 112), on Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 8 PM. Enjoy a live auction, a silent auction, live artisan demonstrations, flowing wine and delicious hors d'oeuvre. The NW CT chapter has done an excellent job at creating home ownership opportunities for the area's low and moderate income families. For more information, please call Jane Pinckney at 435-3590.
Where Broadway and Our Community Shine Together! TriArts Sharon Playhouse is opening its 2008 summer season with The Full Monty on June 19, followed by Camelot, July 11, Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA on July 31, and more. For tickets, go to www.triarts.net.
Young @ Heart, a documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth and other unexpected musicians, opens at the Millerton Moviehouse on Friday, June 20, for one week only. The Young @ Heart Chorus has performed around the world since 1983. For additional information, about the film or to see the trailer, go to www.foxsearchlight.com/youngatheart. Or call the theater for information at 518-789-3408.
The Montgomery Masonic Lodge will hold its first Lobster Sale of the year on Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 6 PM. Lobsters are 1 1/3 pounds, either live or cooked, and are available by reservation only by calling 860-435-9722 and leaving a message. Your call will be returned to confirm the reservation and the price. Little neck clams are also available at market price per dozen. Proceeds support the Montgomery Lodge's scholarship funds and operating expenses.
Project Troubador will bring its international flavor of music and dance to the Town Grove as part of the 19th annual Grove Festival Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador has brought musicians, dancers, mimes and even clowns to villages throughout the world. They have roamed the earth for the past 30 years, playing in plazas or on porches with the intent to spread cheer. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. This year's performers will include the New World Ceili Band, which specializes in traditional Irish music, the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company, which uses Chinese caligraphy and choreography, and the Rumbafrica group, which plays traditional African music. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 860-435-0561.
Joie de Livres, at 7 Academy Street in Salisbury, will be featuring Modern European Photography with an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 28, from 4 to 7 PM. The exhibit continues until August 9.
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Where Broadway and Our Community Shine Together! TriArts Sharon Playhouse is opening its 2008 summer season with The Full Monty on June 19, followed by Camelot, July 11, Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA on July 31, and more. For tickets, go to www.triarts.net.
Father's Day is Here! Families are invited to celebrate Father's Day with a fishing and ice cream expedition to the Noble horizons ponds on Sunday, June 15, from 1 to 3 PM. Gummy worms and wiggly fishing worms will be in abundance, along with lots of delicious ice cream, succulent toppings and oodles of hungry fish! The event is free and open to all ages. Please call 860-435-9851, ext. 190 for more information.
Rain or Shine, there will be a Giant Tag Sale/Flea Market at Arnoff Moving & Storage, 5979 N. Elm Avenue (Rte 22), across from Agway in Millerton on Saturday, June 14, starting at 9 AM. Food service available by Gian's Country Kitchen, thousands of items, new, antique & used will be for sale, including furniture, kitchen and household items, tools, outdoor furniture, children's items, art objects, pictures, knick knacks, box lots, and native American artifacts. Lowest prices in Town!
The Montgomery Masonic Lodge will hold its first Lobster Sale of the year on Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 6 PM. Lobsters are 1 1/3 pounds, either live or cooked, and are available by reservation only by calling 860-435-9722 and leaving a message. Your call will be returned to confirm the reservation and the price. Little neck clams are also available at market price per dozen. Proceeds support the Montgomery Lodge's scholarship funds and operating expenses.
Project Troubador will bring its international flavor of music and dance to the Town Grove as part of the 19th annual Grove Festival Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador has brought musicians, dancers, mimes and even clowns to villages throughout the world. They have roamed the earth for the past 30 years, playing in plazas or on porches with the intent to spread cheer. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. This year's performers will include the New World Ceili Band, which specializes in traditional Irish music, the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company, which uses Chinese caligraphy and choreography, and the Rumbafrica group, which plays traditional African music. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 860-435-0561.
SAVE THE DATES! Hotchkiss Summer Portals is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary with Concerts with a View at Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville (860-435-3173). School grounds are open for picnics prior to all concerts which are free and open to the public. The concerts start on Monday, June 23 and run through Saturday, July 12. For program information, check Lakeville Journal every week, or go to www.hotchkiss.org/summer.
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Where Broadway and Our Community Shine Together! TriArts Sharon Playhouse is opening its 2008 summer season with The Full Monty on June 19, followed by Camelot, July 11, Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA on July 31, and more. For tickets, go to www.triarts.net.
The sixth annual guided bird walk at the Schlesinger Bird Preserve in Salisbury, sponsored by the Salisbury Land Trust, will be Saturday, June 7 at 8 AM. Well-known birding expert Tom Schaefer will lead the walk. Expected sightings include prairie warblers, field sparrows, indigo buntings, and a good selection of residents and lingering migrants. Wear walking shoes and bring binoculars if possible. The preserve is located on the south side of Scoville Ore Mine Road at Route 41, 2.4 miles north of The White Hart Inn. There's a small parking area at the preserve, but if that's full, park on the south side of Scoville Ore Mine Road, pulling off the road as much as possible. The walk should last approximately an hour and a half. All are welcome. For more information, or if in doubt of weather conditions, call 860-824-7823.
Music Mountain is featuring an OPENING BENEFIT CONCERT on Sunday, June 15, at 3 PM. St. Petersburg String Quartet, one of the world's leading string quartets, is joined by the acclaimed virtuoso pianist Charles Rosen in Shumann's Opus 44 quintet. Tickets: www.musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126.
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival opens Saturday, June 14, for its 67th year. Performances this summer will include the Tokyo Quartet, with the late quartets of Beethoven (in preparation for their newest release on the Harmonia-Mundi label): a recital by Midori; two programs by the Hungarian Keller Quartet, who were at Norfolk in 2006; and a weekend of free events to celebrate the Town of Norfolk's 250th Anniversary August 1 and 2. For a complete schedule and tickets, visit yale.edu/norfolk.
Father's Day is Near! Families are invited to celebrate Father's Day with a fishing and ice cream expedition to the Noble horizons ponds on Sunday, June 15, from 1 to 3 PM. Gummy worms and wiggly fishing worms will be in abundance, along with lots of delicious ice cream, succulent toppings and oodles of hungry fish! The event is free and open to all ages. Please call 860-435-9851, ext. 190 for more information.
SAVE THE DATES! Hotchkiss Summer Portals is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary with Concerts with a View at Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville (860-435-3173). School grounds are open for picnics prior to all concerts which are free and open to the public. The concerts start on Monday, June 23 and run through Saturday, July 12. For program information, check Lakeville Journal every week, or go to www.hotchkiss.org/summer.
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On Saturday, May 31st, 6 PM, and Sunday, June 1, 12:30 PM, The HousaTonics invite you to a Serenade Feast, a scintillating repertoire of OLD SONGS. The HousaTonics Serenade is an annual event not to be missed! It takes place at Salisbury School Dining Hall on Route 44, and the $30 (Saturday night) and $25 (Sunday matinee) entrance fees include food, wine, friends, and all out musical merriment! Tickets are available at The White Hart Inn in Salisbury (860-435-0030), or from any HousaTonics Member. For more information, please go to www.housatonics.org.
The sixth annual guided bird walk at the Schlesinger Bird Preserve in Salisbury, sponsored by the Salisbury Land Trust, will be Saturday, June 7 at 8 AM. Well-known birding expert Tom Schaefer will lead the walk. Expected sightings include prairie warblers, field sparrows, indigo buntings, and a good selection of residents and lingering migrants. Wear walking shoes and bring binoculars if possible. The preserve is located on the south side of Scoville Ore Mine Road at Route 41, 2.4 miles north of The White Hart Inn. There's a small parking area at the preserve, but if that's full, park on the south side of Scoville Ore Mine Road, pulling off the road as much as possible. The walk should last approximately an hour and a half. All are welcome. For more information, or if in doubt of weather conditions, call 860-824-7823.
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival opens Saturday, June 14, for its 67th year. Performances this summer will include the Tokyo Quartet, with the late quartets of Beethoven (in preparation for their newest release on the Harmonia-Mundi label): a recital by Midori; two programs by the Hungarian Keller Quartet, who were at Norfolk in 2006; and a weekend of free events to celebrate the Town of Norfolk's 250th Anniversary August 1 and 2. For a complete schedule and tickets, visit yale.edu/norfolk.
Studio Tour featuring 8 Artists of Sharon and Beyond to benefit The Sharon Historical Society. (www.sharonhist.org) The Art Party, celebrating the Arts in Sharon, takes place Friday, June 27, from 6 to 8 PM, on the grounds of the Sharon Historical Society, 18 Main Street. This event, including cocktails and hors d'oeuvre in the Sculpture Garden & The Artist and the Object exhibit opening in the Museum is $35 per person. RSVP to both events by emailing Sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com. The Studio Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29 from noon to 5 PM. Meet many of the area's most talented artists on a self-guided tour of select creative spaces. The two-day Studio Tour ticket is $40 per person (tax deductible to the extent allowed by law). Your purchase supports the Sharon Historical Society thanks to the generosity of the artists. 20% of all art sold during the studio tour weekend and for 30 days following the tour will be donated to the Sharon Historical Society.
SAVE THE DATES! Hotchkiss Summer Portals is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary with Concerts with a View at Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville (860-435-3173). School grounds are open for picnics prior to all concerts which are free and open to the public. The concerts start on Monday, June 23 and run through Saturday, July 12. For program information, check Lakeville Journal every week, or go to www.hotchkiss.org/summer.
The Housatonic Child Care Center is requesting donations for a tag sale to benefit the center. The tag sale will be held at the Methodist Church in Lakeville on Saturday, June 14, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Any furniture, household or kitchen items, books and more are welcome. No clothing or electronics. The deadline to donate items is Wednesday, June 11. For information on drop-off or pickup of donated items, call the center at 860-435-9694.
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The most fabulous, moving event of the year: Memorial Day in Salisbury! Events begin at 7 AM on Monday, May 26, with a rifle salute to honor veterans buried in the town cemeteries. A salute at the Route 44 bridge will follow at 9:45 AM, to honor those buried at sea. The parade will begin at 10 AM in front of the library and proceed to the cemetery for the traditional ceremony of remembrance. All are encouraged to attend and join in honoring the veterans. This is an event not to ever be missed!
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What can you do to prepare your home for rising energy costs? Three speakers will address this issue at Scoville Memorial Library, Wardell Community Room, in Salisbury on Saturday, May 24, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Elvia Gignoux at 860-435-0345.
On May 24 from 2 to 5 PM, there will be a Book Signing at the Harney Tea Shop in Millerton, NY. Hiroko Shimbo is a recognized authority of Japanese cuisine. Her award winning book, "The Japanese Kitchen" was released in 2000. In 2006 she wrote the book, "The Sushi Experience". She is currently working on bringing her knowledge of Japanese Food to television. Her website is www.hirokoskitchen.com. Master Tea Blender John Harney's love for tea started back in the 1960's. He is the co-author of the fabulous book "Tea Cuisine". His love for tea inspired him to write another book, this time for the young tea lovers called, "Children's Tea & Etiquette". He continues his work as a master tea blender in Millerton, NY. Join in for Fun, Food, & Conversation! And TEA!!!
Calling all lovers...of dogs and fun! On Sunday, May 25, at 11:00 am, Noble Horizons and the Sand Road Animal Hospital and Kennel invite dog owners and dog lovers to join in a fun-filled afternoon of games, photo opportunities and hilarious competitions which will culminate in a dazzling parade of dogs (costumes welcome!) on the grounds at Noble Horizons! Dogs of all sizes, shapes and ages are welcome and must be leashed on a 6'-8' non-flexible leash at all times. Children are encouraged to attend, accompanied by a parent, as are those who do not own a dog, but would like to enjoy the spirited festivities! Scooby Doo will be greeting children, free 'doggie bags' filled with wonderful canine surprises will be distributed, and a raffle table will feature gift certificates, pet items, and other irresistible treasures! There will be prizes for all, and donations will be accepted to help support the Pet Therapy Fund at Noble Horizons which is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, CT. Please call 860-435-9851, ext. 190 to register and for more information. Registration is also available online at www.noblehorizons.org.

SOAR (Seek, Originate, Aim, Reach), the after school enrichment program at Salisbury Central School, is sponsoring a multi-generational Knowledge Bowl on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM in the Salisbury Central School Gym. This fun-filled competition invites teams of 4, consisting of students in grades 3 up through adults, to work together to share their unique reserves of knowledge. Multi-generational teams will be especially well equipped to answer questions of interest to ALL ages! Registration is limited to 30 teams, so please download your registration form early at www.salisburycentral.org or call Jennifer Law at 860-435-9871, ext. 131 for more information. There is a $1.00 entry fee for participants and spectators. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Put on your fancy hats! It's Gallery Night time again. This Saturday, May 24, the galleries in Lakeville (the White, Argazzi, Morgan Lehman and the Tremaine) will stay open with new shows for early evening artists' receptions, 4-7 PM. Lakeville shops will be open as well, as will the town's restaurants. Gallery Night has really become a signature night for the village: a great opportunity to see terrific art, sip some wine, mingle with your neighbors. For more information, please call 860-435-8222.
Save these Dates: Saturday, May 31st, 6 PM, and Sunday, June 1, 12:30 PM. The HousaTonics invite you to a Serenade Feast, a scintillating repertoire of OLD SONGS. The HousaTonics Serenade is an annual event not to be missed! It takes place at Salisbury School Dining Hall on Route 44, and the $30 (Saturday night) and $25 (Sunday matinee) entrance fees include food, wine, friends, and all out musical merriment! Tickets are available at The White Hart Inn in Salisbury (860-435-0030), or from any HousaTonics Member. For more information, please go to www.housatonics.org.
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The 8th Annual Trade Secrets, the much-anticipated rare plant and garden antiques show, is happening this weekend in Sharon. For the past seven years, Trade Secrets has brought garden-lovers from around the world to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. Thanks to the incredible support from founder and renowned designer Bunny Williams, Trade Secrets is heading into its eighth year bigger and better than ever. The Trade Secrets garden tours are Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on May 18. To order, or for more information, call Women's Support Services at 860-364-1080 or visit tradesecretsct.com The rare plant and garden antiques sale is on Saturday, May 17, at LionRock Farm in Sharon on Route 41, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $35, early admission at 8 AM (continantal breakfast is included) is $100.
BUILD GREEN 2 -- HUGE GLOBAL CHANGES ARE COMING!
What can you do to prepare your home for rising energy costs? Three speakers will address this issue at Scoville Memorial Library, Wardell Community Room, in Salisbury on Saturday, May 24, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Elvia Gignoux at 860-435-0345.
On May 24 from 2 to 5 PM, there will be a Book Signing at the Harney Tea Shop in Millerton, NY. Hiroko Shimbo is a recognized authority of Japanese cuisine. Her award winning book, "The Japanese Kitchen" was released in 2000. In 2006 she wrote the book, "The Sushi Experience". She is currently working on bringing her knowledge of Japanese Food to television. Her website is www.hirokoskitchen.com. Master Tea Blender John Harney's love for tea started back in the 1960's. He is the co-author of the fabulous book "Tea Cuisine". His love for tea inspired him to write another book, this time for the young tea lovers called, "Children's Tea & Etiquette". He continues his work as a master tea blender in Millerton, NY. Join in for Fun, Food, & Conversation! And TEA!!!
Calling all lovers...of dogs and fun! On Sunday, May 25, at 11:00 am, Noble Horizons and the Sand Road Animal Hospital and Kennel invite dog owners and dog lovers to join in a fun-filled afternoon of games, photo opportunities and hilarious competitions which will culminate in a dazzling parade of dogs (costumes welcome!) on the grounds at Noble Horizons! Dogs of all sizes, shapes and ages are welcome and must be leashed on a 6'-8' non-flexible leash at all times. Children are encouraged to attend, accompanied by a parent, as are those who do not own a dog, but would like to enjoy the spirited festivities! Scooby Doo will be greeting children, free 'doggie bags' filled with wonderful canine surprises will be distributed, and a raffle table will feature gift certificates, pet items, and other irresistible treasures! There will be prizes for all, and donations will be accepted to help support the Pet Therapy Fund at Noble Horizons which is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, CT. Please call 860-435-9851, ext. 190 to register and for more information. Registration is also available online at www.noblehorizons.org.

SOAR (Seek, Originate, Aim, Reach), the after school enrichment program at Salisbury Central School, is sponsoring a multi-generational Knowledge Bowl on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM in the Salisbury Central School Gym. This fun-filled competition invites teams of 4, consisting of students in grades 3 up through adults, to work together to share their unique reserves of knowledge. Multi-generational teams will be especially well equipped to answer questions of interest to ALL ages! Registration is limited to 30 teams, so please download your registration form early at www.salisburycentral.org or call Jennifer Law at 860-435-9871, ext. 131 for more information. There is a $1.00 entry fee for participants and spectators. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
"The American Idea" and what it means. The Lakeville Journal and Noble Horizons will co-sponsor a talk by Robert Vare, editor-at-large of The Atlantic Monthly, on May 30 at 7:30 PM in the Noble Horizons Community Room. Vare was the editor of "The American Idea," a collection of essays by influential writers and thinkers that celebrates the 150th anniversary of The Atlantic. At his talk Vare will read selections from and discuss some of the topics addresssed in the book. The 78 works range from historic works such as writings by Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr., to more contemporary work by Robert Caro, Tracy Kidder and Eric Schlosser (author of "Fast Food Nation"). Vare will sign copies of his book following the program.

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Sunday, May 11, is Mother's Day! Most restaurants in the area are eager to help you celebrate Mother with a sumptuous brunch, lunch, or dinner. Do get a copy of a local newspaper and check out the ads. Mother deserves a day off and will love you so much more.... for a full year!
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What can you do to prepare your home for rising energy costs? Three speakers will address this issue at Scoville Memorial Library, Wardell Community Room, in Salisbury on Saturday, May 24, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Elvia Gignoux at 860-435-0345.
John Harney Associates is proud to sponsor a Silent Auction of Karen Stone's work "Reeds in Cornwall" for the benefit of the Housatonic Child Care Center. (The new works of Karen are currently on display at John Harney Associates on Academy Street in Salisbury.) Bids can be made at any time between now and the close of the auction. The auction will conclude at 6 PM the day of the reception, which is being held May 10 from 4 to 7 PM. To bid on the painting, please contact Chip Hoben at John Harney Asociates, 860-435-4600.
SAVE THE DATES! The Trade Secrets garden tours are Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on May 18. To order, or for more information, call Women's Support Services at 860-364-1080 or visit tradesecretsct.com The rare plant and garden antiques sale is on Saturday, May 17, at LionRock Farm in Sharon on Route 41, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $35, early admission at 8 AM (continantal breakfast is included) is $100.
"The American Idea" and what it means. The Lakeville Journal and Noble Horizons will co-sponsor a talk by Robert Vare, editor-at-large of The Atlantic Monthly, on May 30 at 7:30 PM in the Noble Horizons Community Room. Vare was the editor of "The American Idea," a collection of essays by influential writers and thinkers that celebrates the 150th anniversary of The Atlantic. At his talk Vare will read selections from and discuss some of the topics addresssed in the book. The 78 works range from historic works such as writings by Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr., to more contemporary work by Robert Caro, Tracy Kidder and Eric Schlosser (author of "Fast Food Nation"). Vare will sign copies of his book following the program.

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TRANSFER STATION VOTE TAKES PLACE FRIDAY, MAY 2 at 7:30 PM. This meeting is expected to be well-attended. There will be a Salisbury town meeting vote on the purchase of the Luke-Fitting property as the site of the future transfer station. The vote will be Friday, May 2, at 7:30 PM at the Salisbury Congregational Church. First Selectman Curtis Rand recommends taxpayers arrive early to check in with the registrars of voters, who will be at the church by about 6 PM. Voters must be taxpayers in the town; call Town Hall with questions about eligibility. For eight frequently asked questions on the properties (and their answers), go to the town's website at salisburyct.us and click on Luke Fitting Q & A.
Donald Sosin, an internationally known accompanist to silent films, presents "Treasures with music: An evening of recent work" on Saturday, May 10, at 7 PM at the Seifert Theater of the Salisbury School. Admission is free; reservations are requested by email to dsosin@comcast.net or by phone to 860-435-4687. On the program are three short films by Georges Melies: "Manhattan," the 1920 film by Charles Sheeler and Paul Strand (a Twin Lakes-resident), and "I was born but...", a 1932 comedy by famed director Yasujiro Ozu. The program is suitable for all ages.
Visions of Iron, a documentary film on the Region's Iron Heritage, premieres at The Moviehouse in Millerton on Sunday, May 4th, at 11:00 AM. The film is narrated by local historian Ed Kirby and produced by The Sharon Historical Society. Reception to follow. For information, email sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com or contact Liz Shapiro at 860-364-5688.
Runners and walkers are wanted for the 23rd annual Sharon Classic Road Race to benefit Sharon Day Care. Open to athletes of all ages and abilities, the 5-mile race will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 3. The race also features a family festival on the historic Town Green, where the race begins and finishes. The entry fee for the classic is $15 for pre-registered participants and $20 on race day. Admission to the Children's Fun Run is $5 for children ages 3 to 10. The Sharon Classic starts at 10:15 AM, preceded by a Children's Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a Kid's 1-Mile Race at 9:45 AM. Following the classic, cash awards are presented to the first-place runners in each age division, with the following top three finishers receiving awards. Prizes are also presented to the top two overall finishers. Race details and registration applications are available online at sharondaycare.org, or by contacting Race Director Daren Dignacco at kdignacco@earthlink.net or 364-0407.
John Harney Associates is proud to sponsor a Silent Auction of Karen Stone's work "Reeds in Cornwall" for the benefit of the Housatonic Child Care Center. (The new works of Karen are currently on display at John Harney Associates on Academy Street in Salisbury.) Bids can be made at any time between now and the close of the auction. The auction will conclude at 6 PM the day of the reception, which is being held May 10 from 4 to 7 PM. To bid on the painting, please contact Chip Hoben at John Harney Asociates, 860-435-4600.
SAVE THE DATES! The Trade Secrets garden tours are Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on May 18. To order, or for more information, call Women's Support Services at 860-364-1080 or visit tradesecretsct.com The rare plant and garden antiques sale is on Saturday, May 17, at LionRock Farm in Sharon on Route 41, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $35, early admission at 8 AM (continantal breakfast is included) is $100.
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The Third Annual Northwest Connecticut Environmental Legislative Forum will take place from 3 to 5 PM on April 26, at Sharon Town Hall, hosted by Audubon Sharon, Housatonic Valley Association, Sharon Woman's Club and the Sharon Land Trust. U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy, state Sen. Andrew Roraback, and state Rep. Roberta Willis will be on hand to take an in-depth look at the key environmental issues facing the region and the state. The Northwest Environmental Legislative Forum offers area residents a chance to bring questions and concerns about Connecticut's environment directly to their state and federal elected officials during key budget negotiations at both the Connecticut General Assembly, which adjourns on May 7, and the U.S. Congress, which adjourns December 31. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. To reply call Sandy Breslin at 860-264-5099, ext. 307, Scott Heth at 860-364-0520, or Elaine LaBella at 860-672-6678.
On April 27, at 2:30 PM, the Hotchkiss Dramatic Association features a special performance to benefit the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau with a production of "Runaways... a Musical", written & composed by Elizabeth Swados. For more information, call Info/Tickets at 860-435-3203.
Visions of Iron, a documentary film on the Region's Iron Heritage, premieres at The Moviehouse in Millerton on Sunday, May 4th, at 11:00 AM. The film is narrated by local historian Ed Kirby and produced by The Sharon Historical Society. Reception to follow. For information, email sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com or contact Liz Shapiro at 860-364-5688.
John Harney Associates is proud to sponsor a Silent Auction of Karen Stone's work "Reeds in Cornwall" for the benefit of the Housatonic Child Care Center. (The new works of Karen are currently on display at John Harney Associates on Academy Street in Salisbury.) Bids can be made at any time between now and the close of the auction. The auction will conclude at 6 PM the day of the reception, which is being held May 10 from 4 to 7 PM. To bid on the painting, please contact Chip Hoben at John Harney Asociates, 860-435-4600.
SAVE THE DATES! The Trade Secrets garden tours are Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on May 18. To order, or for more information, call Women's Support Services at 860-364-1080 or visit tradesecretsct.com The rare plant and garden antiques sale is on Saturday, May 17, at LionRock Farm in Sharon on Route 41, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $35, early admission at 8 AM (continantal breakfast is included) is $100.
Runners and walkers are wanted for the 23rd annual Sharon Classic Road Race to benefit Sharon Day Care. Open to athletes of all ages and abilities, the 5-mile race will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 3. The race also features a family festival on the historic Town Green, where the race begins and finishes. The entry fee for the classic is $15 for pre-registered participants and $20 on race day. Admission to the Children's Fun Run is $5 for children ages 3 to 10. The Sharon Classic starts at 10:15 AM, preceded by a Children's Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a Kid's 1-Mile Race at 9:45 AM. Following the classic, cash awards are presented to the first-place runners in each age division, with the following top three finishers receiving awards. Prizes are also presented to the top two overall finishers. Race details and registration applications are available online at sharondaycare.org, or by contacting Race Director Daren Dignacco at kdignacco@earthlink.net or 364-0407.
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Gospelfest 2008 fetures The Hotchkiss & Salisbury Gospel Choirs and Friends under musical direction by michael Whitney Brown, on April 20, from 3 to 5 PM at the Katherine M. Elfers Hall/Esther Eastman Music Center, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville. Admission is free and all are welcome.
The Third Annual Northwest Connecticut Environmental Legislative Forum will take place from 3 to 5 PM on April 26, at Sharon Town Hall, hosted by Audubon Sharon, Housatonic Valley Association, Sharon Woman's Club and the Sharon Land Trust. U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy, state Sen. Andrew Roraback, and state Rep. Roberta Willis will be on hand to take an in-depth look at the key environmental issues facing the region and the state. The Northwest Environmental Legislative Forum offers area residents a chance to bring questions and concerns about Connecticut's environment directly to their state and federal elected officials during key budget negotiations at both the Connecticut General Assembly, which adjourns on May 7, and the U.S. Congress, which adjourns December 31. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. To reply call Sandy Breslin at 860-264-5099, ext. 307, Scott Heth at 860-364-0520, or Elaine LaBella at 860-672-6678.
On April 27, at 2:30 PM, the Hotchkiss Dramatic Association features a special performance to benefit the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau with a production of "Runaways... a Musical", written & composed by Elizabeth Swados. For more information, call Info/Tickets at 860-435-3203.
Happy birthday, Princess the crow! The staff of the Sharon Audubon Center will hold a birthday party for Princess the crow on Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM to noon. Princess, who is turning 13 this spring, has been at the center since the fall of 1995 and has been a favorite among staff, volunteers and visitors. The party will include crow crafts for children to make a birthday cake. There will be a sale on selected crow merchandise in the Nature Store and Princess will even be allowed out of her exhibit to "mingle" with her party guests. For more information, call 860-364-0520.
Runners and walkers are wanted for the 23rd annual Sharon Classic Road Race to benefit Sharon Day Care. Open to athletes of all ages and abilities, the 5-mile race will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 3. The race also features a family festival on the historic Town Green, where the race begins and finishes. The entry fee for the classic is $15 for pre-registered participants and $20 on race day. Admission to the Children's Fun Run is $5 for children ages 3 to 10. The Sharon Classic starts at 10:15 AM, preceded by a Children's Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a Kid's 1-Mile Race at 9:45 AM. Following the classic, cash awards are presented to the first-place runners in each age division, with the following top three finishers receiving awards. Prizes are also presented to the top two overall finishers. Race details and registration applications are available online at sharondaycare.org, or by contacting Race Director Daren Dignacco at kdignacco@earthlink.net or 364-0407.
SAVE THE DATES! The Trade Secrets garden tours are Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on May 18. To order, or for more information, call Women's Support Services at 860-364-1080 or visit tradesecretsct.com The rare plant and garden antiques sale is on Saturday, May 17, at LionRock Farm in Sharon on Route 41, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $35, early admission at 8 AM (continantal breakfast is included) is $100.
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Bunny Williams comes to Scoville April 12. Acclaimed home and garden designer Bunny Williams will welcome spring with a talk Saturday, April 12, at 1 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library. Williams, a part-time Falls Village resident, will also sign copies of her most recent book, "Bunny Williams' Point of View," which will be available for sale. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free; donations will be accepted. Call the library for reservations or information at 860-435-2838. The event is sponsored by The Friends of Scoville Library.
The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce presents The Harlem Valley Expo on Sunday, April 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Silo Ridge Country Club, Route 22, Amenia. Spend a day of fun, family and business with vendors from local and surrounding communities, food and beverages from area restaurants, product demonstrations, great music, giveaways and raffles, and much more. Bring the kids to the Crafts Booth - A Spring Garden. And best of all: Free Admission and Free Parking.
A free concert to benefit Owl's Kitchen: The Hotchkiss School Blue Notes and Calliope a cappella groups in concert. Sunday, April 13, at 3 PM in the Community Room of Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury. Please bring canned goods or a donation to aid the local food bank.
Happy birthday, Princess the crow! The staff of the Sharon Audubon Center will hold a birthday party for Princess the crow on Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM to noon. Princess, who is turning 13 this spring, has been at the center since the fall of 1995 and has been a favorite among staff, volunteers and visitors. The party will include crow crafts for children to make a birthday cake. There will be a sale on selected crow merchandise in the Nature Store and Princess will even be allowed out of her exhibit to "mingle" with her party guests. For more information, call 860-364-0520.
Runners and walkers are wanted for the 23rd annual Sharon Classic Road Race to benefit Sharon Day Care. Open to athletes of all ages and abilities, the 5-mile race will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 3. The race also features a family festival on the historic Town Green, where the race begins and finishes. The entry fee for the classic is $15 for pre-registered participants and $20 on race day. Admission to the Children's Fun Run is $5 for children ages 3 to 10. The Sharon Classic starts at 10:15 AM, preceded by a Children's Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a Kid's 1-Mile Race at 9:45 AM. Following the classic, cash awards are presented to the first-place runners in each age division, with the following top three finishers receiving awards. Prizes are also presented to the top two overall finishers. Race details and registration applications are available online at sharondaycare.org, or by contacting Race Director Daren Dignacco at kdignacco@earthlink.net or 364-0407.

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The Hotchkiss Music Department presents The Crandall Concert, featuring Eugenia Zukerman on flute with Anthony Newman, piano, on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 7 PM. The concert is free and open to the public. Venue: the Esther Eastman Music Center/Katherine M. Elfers Hall at Hotchkiss School at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
The Salisbury Central School is having their annual TALENT SHOW on Friday, April 4th at 7 PM in the gym. Admission to this event is $2 per person and the proceeds from this will be going to the Jane Lloyd Fund. The 8th grade class will be selling refreshments to fund their class trip to Washington D.C. in May. Please come enjoy a night of fun with over 25 acts! Audio and Video will be done by HandyboysEnt.com at (860) 318-5557.
The Crescendo Choir, soloists and the Crescendo Period Instrument Orchestra will offer a program of antiphonal choral and instrumental works by six composers, among them Gabrieli, Monteverdi and Schutz, who were associated with the Venetian School, which flourished from about 1550 to 1610. Christine Gevert, artistic director of Crescendo, will conduct. The concerts will be held at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main street in Great Barrington, at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 5, and at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, at 4 PM on Sunday, April 6. Tickets are $25; $10 for children. For information, call 860-435-4866.
Bunny Williams comes to Scoville April 12. Acclaimed home and garden designer Bunny Williams will welcome spring with a talk Saturday, April 12, at 1 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library. Williams, a part-time Falls Village resident, will also sign copies of her most recent book, "Bunny Williams' Point of View," which will be available for sale. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free; donations will be accepted. Call the library for reservations or information at 860-435-2838. The event is sponsored by The Friends of Scoville Library.
Spring break sessions will be held at Sharon Audubon, April 8 through 10 from 2 to 4 PM. Audubon education staff will lead children in grades one through five in nature lessons, games and activities and hikes around the Audubon Center. Children are invited to attend one, two or all three days. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $10 per day (or $25 for all three days for Audubon members). Call Wendy at 860-364-0520, ext. 21, to register.

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