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Music Mountain opens its 84th Season on Sunday, June 16, at 3 PM with Matt Haimovitz playing the Cello and Geoffrey Burleson at the Piano. Order your tickets online at musicmountain.org. or call 860-824-7126.
Summer Portals is celebrating 10 years of concerts at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. The Concerts with a View, free to the public, will take place from June 24 to July 20. The 10th Anniversary Celebration takes place July 5 at 6 PM. All are welcome. For information regarding the concerts, go to summerconcerts@hotchkiss.org. or Hotchkissportals.org.
All animal lovers! Come to the Opening of a new Pet Store in Millerton at 1 PM on Saturday, June 22. Swim, fly, crawl -- Pet*topia has them all! Location is 17 North Center Street right in town. RIBBON CUTTING takes place at 1 PM. Pet*topia will be carrying live animals, food, toys, accessories -- and services such as basic grooming, pet sitting, and educational experiences.
On June 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Friends of the Scoville Library will hold a book sale featuring fiction, biography, cookbooks, gardening books, great selections for children, and much more. Enter through Scoville Memorial Library Wardell Community Room adjacent to the library's parking lot.
SAVE THE DATE and Set Sail with Habitat! Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity takes place Saturday, July 13, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Boathouse at Salisbury School, Canaan Road in Salisbury.

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"The Way you Wear Your Hat". TriArts Sharon Playhouse presents Gershwin tunes on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 8 PM and Sunday, June 9, at 5 PM. The playhouse is located at 49 Amenia Road in Sharon.
Music students from all over the Northwest Corner are expected to perform at the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau's fifth annual Music on the Mountain fundraiser/recital on Saturday, June 8. The 1 PM concert is sponsored by a grant from the Arts Fund for Region One, with major underwriting provided by Salisbury Bank & Trust. The concert will highlight talents of young students along with more seasoned post-graduates and some special guests. Proceeds from the event will support the programs and services of HYSB. Tickets for the concert may be purchased in advance or at the door for $15. Youth/seniors are $8 and the family maximum is $35. Concert goeers are invited for nonalcoholic refreshments and hors d'oeuvre after the performance. For information, contact HYSB at 860-824-4720 or go to www.hysb.org.
Fire engines, cement trucks, tractors and more will park on the lawn of the Housatonic Child Care Center on Sunday, June 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM for children (and their parents) to explore and climb on. The big rig and vendor fair is in its fourth year as a fundraiser for the child care center. While the focus of the event will be on the large equipment, there will also be face painting, and games such as a ring toss that will be set up by the teachers at the childcare center. Food sales will be provided by the Lakeville Hose Company. For the adults, there will be several vendors with products for sale. Admission is $5, and in the event of rain, the fair will still be held.
This coming Saturday, June 8th, at 4 PM, is the season finale of All Choirs - Trinity Benefit Concert. It's their traditional season-end retrospective with ALL FIVE CHOIRS! The best of their musical season comfortably packed for your ears' pleasure and benefiting a great cause, the Trinity Episcopal Church. It's sure to be a wonderful afternoon! Tickets are $15 priority seating and $10 open seating, with children under 12 free. Trinity Church will be sponsoring a small reception immediately following the concert.
SAVE THE DATE and Set Sail with Habitat! Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity takes place Saturday, July 13, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Boathouse at Salisbury School, Canaan Road in Salisbury.

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Join The White Gallery & Gallery Arts Guild for an opening arts' reception on Saturday, June 1, from 4 to 7 PM. There will be Music, Food and, of course, Art! Gallery Arts Guild features an array of talented artists from the Berkshire, Litchfield and Catskill regions -- John Pirnak, Sayzie Carr, Janet Newman, Anne Drager, Lynn Curtis. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM and is located at 342 Main Street in Lakeville. The White Gallery features the Return to Gotham by David Dunlop -- show open May 31 to July 14. The White Gallery is at 344 Main Street in Lakeville.
More art this weekend: Judith Singelis is opening the season at Argazzi Art with a selection of paintings by Miya Ando, Kathy Moss, Betty Merken, Marilla Palmer, and Nellie King Solomon. The show, in this gallery's trademark, minimal style, will open with a reception this Saturday, June 1, from 5 to 7 PM. Argazzi Art is at 22 Millerton Road in Salisbury. For information, go to www.argazziart.com.
The HousaTonics barbershop singers will lift up their voices on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, in their annual benefit feasts, offering music, gourmet food and wine. The celebration starts at 6 PM on Saturday in the Salisbury School dining hall, with wine and snacks, dinner and singing at 6:30 PM. On Sunday, there will be brunch at 12:30 PM at the same venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at the Salisbury Pharmacy, Oblong Books, from individual members and at the door. The concerts, first held in 1988, benefit Housatonic Valley Regional High School and OWL's Kitchen. Director Donald Sosin has an international reputation as accompanist for silent films and director of local theatrical productions. The singers are drawn from northwest Connecticut and nearby New York and Massachusetts, and over the years have included dentists, veterinarians, bankers, teachers and farmers.
On Sunday, June 2, the Housatonic Valley Regional High School Jazz Band, along with groups from The Gilbert School, Litchfield High School, Simsbury High School, Northwestern Regional High School and Torrington High School, will perform at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk for the Southern New England Jazz Festival. The show starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 to $30. Go to www.infinity-hall.com for more information.
SAVE THE DATE and Set Sail with Habitat! Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity takes place Saturday, July 13, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Boathouse at Salisbury School, Canaan Road in Salisbury.

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Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27. There will be parades, graveside salutes to the fallen, and ceremonies throughout area towns. In Salisbury, marchers will gather at the Scoville Memorial Library and the parade will commence at 10 AM. The Friends of the Scoville Library will distribute small American flags and cookies to children on the library lawn. The Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association will hold a free old-fashioned ice cream social on the lawn of The White Hart immediately following the parade. Don't miss this wonderful, moving, small-town tradition -- you would regret it!
Audubon Sharon will be hosting several free public programs over Memorial Day weekend at the Sharon Audubon Center on Route 4. On Friday, May 24, a Full Moon Hike will be held from 7:30 to 9 PM. Bring a flashlight if possible. On Saturday, May 25, there will be a Ford Pond Adventure program for kids. During this program, which begins at 10 AM, participants will use dip nets to search the water for critters such as tadpoles, dragonfly larvae, snails and more. At 2 PM on Saturday, visitors can meet some of Audubon Sharon's feathered ambassadors up close, including hawks and owls, during the Live Birds of Prey program. For more programs or other upcoming events, call the Audubon Center at 860-364-0520 or go to www.sharon.audubon.org.
Two Guys in Suits and Ties will perform at Music Mountain in Falls Village for an evening of R&B, classic rock and soul on Saturday, May 25. Doors open at 5:30 PM for picnicking and the music starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Falls Village Children's Theater. For more information, call 860-977-6970 or go to www.thefvct.org.
The Arts at Hotchkiss invites you to the Avery Danziger exhibit of photographs from the Harlem Valley/Wingdale project, in the Tremaine Gallery, open May 14 to June 16 with reception from 4 to 6 PM on May 25. On Friday, May 24, at 7 PM, the Hotchkiss Orchestra will perform in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Easter Eastman Music Center. Free admission everywhere. 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville.
Gallery Arts Guild cordially invites you to "Fauna & Flora" with an Opening Artists' Reception on Saturday, June 1, from 4 to 8 PM. There will be art, refreshments and a celebration of summer's arrival! The art show features an array of talented artists from the Berkshire, Litchfield and Catskill regions -- John Pirnak, Sayzie Carr, Janet Newman, Anne Drager, Lynn Curtis. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM and is located at 342 Main Street in Lakeville.

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Trade Secrets is celebrating its 13th annual garden weekend event to benefit Women's Support Services. The Antique and Rare Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 8 AM to 3 PM, at Lion Rock Farm, Route 41 and Hosier Road (between Lakeville and Sharon). Admittance is at 8 AM for early buyers ($100). Regular admission tickets are $35, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Trade Secrets Annual Garden Tour (four gardens) will take place on Sunday, May 19, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tickets cost $70 ($60 in advance). For tickets or information on either event, go to www.tradesecretsct.com, call 860-364-1080 or email info@wssdv.org.
The annual Blue & Gold at The White exhibit and sale, featuring the art of Housatonic Valley Regional High School students, opens on Friday, May 17, at The White Gallery in Lakeville and runs for an entire week this year, closing on Sunday, May 26, at 4 PM. The artists' reception is Friday, May 17, from 4 to 7 PM, with pizza provided by Deano's Pizza in Lakeville. Funds from the annual art show help students with tuition costs for college, and supplement three awards given by the art department. The funds also go toward field trips to museums including the Williamstown Museum of Art, The Clark Art Institute, The Cloisters in NYC, and the Yale Museum of Art and Yale Center for British Atrt. The Blue & Gold is hosted by The White Gallery and the Gallery Arts Guild. For more information, go to www.thewhitegalleryart.com or call 860-435-1029.
To kick off its 54th year selling lobsters, Montgomery Masonic Lodge No. 13 (Route 41 in Lakeville) will hold a lobster sale on Saturday, May 18, from 4 to 6 PM. Lobsters average 1 1/3 pound at a price of $15 each and are available live or cooked. Additionally, raw or steamed clams are available for $7 per dozen. Profits will benefit the Housatonic Valley Regional High School robotics club and hockey team. To guarantee your order, call 860-435-9722 to reserve before May 17.
The Art of Cheese -- a guide to buying artisan cheese, from the cheesemonger's point of view. Learn cheese basics such as how to order, taste, judge ripeness and condition, reckon weight, secrets of the trade, cheese myths debunked, proper cheeseboard assembly, home storage, and wrapping basics. Matthew Rubiner, owner of Rubiner's Cheesemongers & Grocers, and Rubi's Cafe in Great Barrington, MA, became a cheesemonger in 1994. He has written for Culture Magazine and The American, and served on the American Cheese Society Board of Directors. In 2010, he won the inaugural National Cheesemongers Invitational. May 19 at 4 PM at Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.
The Hotchkiss School English Department and The P. Christopher Lambert Jr. '76 Fund proudly present Christopher Buckley, political satirist and author, Wednesday, May 22, at 7 PM in the Walker Auditorium. Free and open to the public.
Two Guys in Suits and Ties will perform at Music Mountain in Falls Village for an evening of R&B, classic rock and soul on Saturday, May 25. Doors open at 5:30 PM for picnicking and the music starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Falls Village Children's Theater. For more information, call 860-977-6970 or go to www.thefvct.org.
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TriArts Sharon Playhouse will present a Youtheatre performance of "The Pirates of Penzance Jr." in the Bok Gallery on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. Performances are at 7 PM on Friday and 2 and 5 PM on Saturday. The suggested donation is $5 per person. Fifteen students in the community have been working under the direction and mentorship of Heather Holohan for the past two months. For more information, call 860-364-7469, ext. 100.
Paul Barten, executive director of the Great Mountain Forest, will give a talk, "The Catskill Forest Preserve: Template for Public Land Conservation," at the D.M. Hunt Library in Falls Village on Saturday, May 11, at 2:30 PM and again at 7:30 PM at the Norfolk Library. The Catskill Forest Preserve was established in 1885 and protected as "wild forest forever" with an 1894 amendment to New York's constitution. This designation represented a major change in public opinion and political will as well as an early success for the fledgling conservation movement. Reservations are required. Email jean@greatmountainforest.org or call the Norfolk Library at 860-542-5075.
Save the Dates!! Trade Secrets is celebrating its 13th annual garden weekend event to benefit Women's Support Services. The Antique and Rare Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 8 AM to 3 PM, at Lion Rock Farm, Route 41 and Hosier Road (between Lakeville and Sharon). Admittance is at 8 AM for early buyers ($100). Regular admission tickets are $35, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Trade Secrets Annual Garden Tour (four gardens) will take place on Sunday, May 19, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tickets cost $70 ($60 in advance). For tickets or information on either event, go to www.tradesecretsct.com, call 860-364-1080 or email info@wssdv.org.
The Art of Cheese -- a guide to buying artisan cheese, from the cheesemonger's point of view. Learn cheese basics such as how to order, taste, judge ripeness and condition, reckon weight, secrets of the trade, cheese myths debunked, proper cheeseboard assembly, home storage, and wrapping basics. Matthew Rubiner, owner of Rubiner's Cheesemongers & Grocers, and Rubi's Cafe in Great Barrington, MA, became a cheesemonger in 1994. He has written for Culture Magazine and The American, and served on the American Cheese Society Board of Directors. In 2010, he won the inaugural National Cheesemongers Invitational. May 19 at 4 PM at Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.
Two Guys in Suits and Ties will perform at Music Mountain in Falls Village for an evening of R&B, classic rock and soul on Saturday, May 25. Doors open at 5:30 PM for picnicking and the music starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Falls Village Children's Theater. For more information, call 860-977-6970 or go to www.thefvct.org.

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The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association will present "Dog Sees God" by Burt V. Royal, directed by R. Allen Babcock, Friday through Sunday, May 3 to May 5, in The Hotchkiss School's Walker Auditorium. Performances will be held at the following times: May 3 at 7:30 PM; May 4 at 8:30 PM; May 5 at 2:30 PM. Tickets are $10; $5 for students and senior citizens. Cash or check only. Purchase them by calling 860-435-3203 or buying them at the door. Proceeds from the May 5 matinee will benefit the Tyler Clementi Foundation to help address the issue of bullying.
Hotchkiss School professor Keith Moon recently traveled to Cuba and will share his experiences in a talk May 4 at 11 AM at Noble Horizons called "Cuba: Is the Past Still the Present?" Moon traveled with a group of educators and artists to Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad and will share his impressions of the culture, politics and economy of Cuba -- and encourage a discussion of what might happen next on the island. Moon grew up in Latin America and studied in the former Soviet Union, both of which fueled his fascination with Cuba. Registration and information are available at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-435-9851, ext. 190.
Save The Date for a Good Cause. The Salisbury Rotary & Exchange Club of Canaan is sponsoring "Run for the Roses" on May 4th from 4 to 7 PM at Geer Village, 77 South Canaan Road in Canaan. 100% of the proceeds will go toward local scholarships and community gifts. Don your Derby Finest! Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed couple and most original derby hat!

Enjoy: a wine tasting featuring local vineyards and great food; a silent auction with fantastic items followed by an exciting live auction; mint juleps during the big screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby; bidding on wonderful trips, YMCA memberships, local attractions and other great items. Tickets are $25 at the door; $20 in advance. RSVP by calling 860-362-5095 to make your reservation.
Save the Dates!! Trade Secrets is celebrating its 13th annual garden weekend event to benefit Women's Support Services. The Antique and Rare Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 8 AM to 3 PM, at Lion Rock Farm, Route 41 and Hosier Road (between Lakeville and Sharon). Admittance is at 8 AM for early buyers ($100). Regular admission tickets are $35, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Trade Secrets Annual Garden Tour (four gardens) will take place on Sunday, May 19, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tickets cost $70 ($60 in advance). For tickets or information on either event, go to www.tradesecretsct.com, call 860-364-1080 or email info@wssdv.org.
The Art of Cheese -- a guide to buying artisan cheese, from the cheesemonger's point of view. Learn cheese basics such as how to order, taste, judge ripeness and condition, reckon weight, secrets of the trade, cheese myths debunked, proper cheeseboard assembly, home storage, and wrapping basics. Matthew Rubiner, owner of Rubiner's Cheesemongers & Grocers, and Rubi's Cafe in Great Barrington, MA, became a cheesemonger in 1994. He has written for Culture Magazine and The American, and served on the American Cheese Society Board of Directors. In 2010, he won the inaugural National Cheesemongers Invitational. May 19 at 4 PM at Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.

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The Hotchkiss Dance Company presents a Spring Dance Performance on April 26 (7:30 PM), April 27 (8:00 PM), and April 28 (2:30 PM) in the Walker Auditorium at Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. Free admission!
The Aglet Theatre Company presents THE OLDEST PROFESSION by Paula Vogel, directed by Donald Sosin, on April 26 and 27 at TriArts' Bok Gallery on Route 343 in Sharon. Doors open at 7 PM for wine and refreshments. The reading begins at 7:30 with a discussion to follow.
The Friends of the Scoville Library in Salisbury will hold its first Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 27, at the library from 10 AM until noon. Long a participant in Salisbury's Fall Festival with a fundraising cocktail party and four-day book sale (this year on October 11-14) the Friends decided that a second sale, smaller in scale but covering all poular categories for both adult and younger readers, would appeal to library patrons and area visitors preparing for the lazy reading days of summer. The sale will be in the library's Wardell Room, accessible from the building's parking lot.
Hotchkiss School professor Keith Moon recently traveled to Cuba and will share his experiences in a talk May 4 at 11 AM at Noble Horizons called "Cuba: Is the Past Still the Present?" Moon traveled with a group of educators and artists to Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad and will share his impressions of the culture, politics and economy of Cuba -- and encourage a discussion of what might happen next on the island. Moon grew up in Latin America and studied in the former Soviet Union, both of which fueled his fascination with Cuba. Registration and information are available at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-435-9851, ext. 190.
Save The Date for a Good Cause. The Salisbury Rotary & Exchange Club of Canaan is sponsoring "Run for the Roses" on May 4th from 4 to 7 PM at Geer Village, 77 South Canaan Road in Canaan. 100% of the proceeds will go toward local scholarships and community gifts. Don your Derby Finest! Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed couple and most original derby hat!

Enjoy: a wine tasting featuring local vineyards and great food; a silent auction with fantastic items followed by an exciting live auction; mint juleps during the big screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby; bidding on wonderful trips, YMCA memberships, local attractions and other great items. Tickets are $25 at the door; $20 in advance. RSVP by calling 860-362-5095 to make your reservation.

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"Hate and Extremism in the United States" is the topic of the next Salisbury Forum event taking place at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 PM. J. Richard Cohen, President of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization that monitors extremist activity and develops education initiatives and award-winning documentary films, will be the speaker.
Gospelfest, now in its 12th year, returns to The Hotchkiss School's Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Ester Eastman Music Center, on Sunday, April 21, at 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to join in. Led by music director Michael Whitney Brown, Gospelfest has been going strong year to year since its inception. The point of Gospelfest is to come together in a non-competitive spirit that will install the joy of music and self-expression in everyone. Members include students, faculty and staff from The Hotchkiss and Salisbury Schools, as well as friends from Lakeville and the surrounding community. This is a very popular event; arrive early to secure a seat.
A Children's fishing derby for anglers up to age 15 will be held at the Town Grove on Saturday, April 20, from 6 to 8 AM. Prizes have been donated by the Salisbury Bank and Trust Co. Breakfast will be served at the Grove from 7 to 10 AM.
The Friends of the Scoville Library in Salisbury will hold its first Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 27, at the library from 10 AM until noon. Long a participant in Salisbury's Fall Festival with a fundraising cocktail party and four-day book sale (this year on October 11-14) the Friends decided that a second sale, smaller in scale but covering all poular categories for both adult and younger readers, would appeal to library patrons and area visitors preparing for the lazy reading days of summer. The sale will be in the library's Wardell Room, accessible from the building's parking lot.
Save The Date for a Good Cause. The Salisbury Rotary & Exchange Club of Canaan is sponsoring "Run for the Roses" on May 4th from 4 to 7 PM at Geer Village, 77 South Canaan Road in Canaan. 100% of the proceeds will go toward local scholarships and community gifts. Don your Derby Finest! Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed couple and most original derby hat!

Enjoy: a wine tasting featuring local vineyards and great food; a silent auction with fantastic items followed by an exciting live auction; mint juleps during the big screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby; bidding on wonderful trips, YMCA memberships, local attractions and other great items. Tickets are $25 at the door; $20 in advance. RSVP by calling 860-362-5095 to make your reservation.

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A lecture on Zoonotic diseases will be held at the Sharon Audubon Center on Sunday, April 14, from 4 to 5 PM. Zoonotic diseases are contagious diseases spread between animals and humans. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that are carried by animals and insects. Examples are Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, salmonellosis and West Nile virus infection. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Biologist Laurie Fortin will discuss how these diseases are transmitted from animals to people, ways of limiting exposure and more. This lecture is free and open to the public.
"Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook at Lime Rock Park" organized by George "Spikes" LeGrice, who lives in Raynham, Mass. At least a dozen other convoy leaders, including Walt Lemet of Torrington, CT, have donated much time and effort to the cause. (Lime Rock Park is donating the facility and its staff to help make this happen.) "Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook" is a Show-and-Shine for cars, trucks and bikes, featuring live music, a drifting exhibition and a motorcycle stunt show, plus other activities for kids and adults. The show's hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on April 13. Tickets: Cars and bikes, $15; Trucks, $20; Spectators, $5. To find out more on Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook, visit www.facebook.com/events/103780473126870/.
The Arts at Hotchkiss presents its 2013 Hunt Concert on April 18 at 7 PM with the Fine Arts Quartet. Fabio and Gisele Witkowski will perform in piano quintets by Ernst von Dohnanyi.

Also at The Hotchkiss School: The 2nd annual Hotchkiss Film Festival on April 20 at 7 PM, featuring short films by students from around the world; and Gospelfest 2013 on April 21 at 3 PM.
"Hate and Extremism in the United States" is the topic of the next Salisbury Forum event taking place at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 PM. J. Richard Cohen, President of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization that monitors extremist activty and develops education initiatives and award-winning documentary films, will be the speaker.


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At 2 PM on April 6, Noble Horizons at Cobble Road in Salisbury presents Margaret Roach, garden writer, blogger and former editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She will discuss "Nonstop Plants: A Garden for 365 Days." Her recently published book, The Backyard Parables, will be for sale and signing by the author. For more events at Noble Horizons and to register, please visit www.noblehorizons.org.
Artist Susan Rand of Salisbury is exhibiting Recent Paintings at The Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, in Washington Depot from April 6 through May 11 with Opening on April 6 from 4 to 6 PM. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. www.susanrand.com.
"The Coming of the East-West Railroad" by Dick Paddock of the Salisbury Association Historical Society is the topic of a talk at 4 PM on April 6 at the Scoville Memorial Library. The revolution in transportation that came with the development of railroads was one of the most significant changes to the lifestyle of the time. Made difficult by rough roads and the lack of navigable waterways, Paddock will discuss the profound impact the east-west rail link had on numerous aspects of rural life in the NW corner of CT.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon (located on The Green) presents artist Terri Moore from April 1st to May 31st, with an opening party with wine and cheese on Sunday, April 7th.
"Hate and Extremism in the United States" is the topic of the next Salisbury Forum event taking place at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 PM. J. Richard Cohen, President of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization that monitors extremist activty and develops education initiatives and award-winning documentary films, will be the speaker.
"Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook at Lime Rock Park" organized by George "Spikes" LeGrice, who lives in Raynham, Mass. At least a dozen other convoy leaders, including Walt Lemet of Torrington, CT, have donated much time and effort to the cause. (Lime Rock Park is donating the facility and its staff to help make this happen.) "Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook" is a Show-and-Shine for cars, trucks and bikes, featuring live music, a drifting exhibition and a motorcycle stunt show, plus other activities for kids and adults. The show's hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on April 13. Tickets: Cars and bikes, $15; Trucks, $20; Spectators, $5. To find out more on Spikes Ride for Sandy Hook, visit www.facebook.com/events/103780473126870/.
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The Hotchkiss Concert Series will welcome the Aternus Chamber Orchestra to The Hotchkiss School for its debut performance on Thursday, March 28, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. The orchestra will feature Italian saxophonist Getano Di Bacco and conductor Larry Alan Smith, who also serves as artistic director for the group. The concert will honor the Year of Italian Culture in the United States with music by Italian composers Giuseppe Tartini, Vincent Persichetti, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and Astor Piazzolla. For more information, call 860-435-4423.
Please visit the David M. Hunt Library at 63 Main Street in Falls Village for the "GETTING THERE" exhibit featuring paintings by Judith Wyer and sculptures by Lillian Lovitt. The exhibit runs March 15 to April 19 with a reception on Saturday, March 30, from 5 to 7 PM. FMI: huntlibrary.org.
The North Canaan Elementary School Drama Club is busy rehearsing for its production of "Annie Jr." There is so much talent on that stage that the lead roles of Annie and Miss Hannigan will each be split for the two performances. So don't say "Maybe" and wait for "Tomorrow," avoid the "Hard Knock Life" and head for "Easy Street," or rather North Canaan Elementary School, on April 4 and 5. Curtain is at 7 PM.
At 2 PM on April 6, Noble Horizons at Cobble Road in Salisbury presents Margaret Roach, garden writer, blogger and former editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She will discuss "Nonstop Plants: A Garden for 365 Days." Her recently published book, The Backyard Parables, will be for sale and signing by the author. For more events at Noble Horizons and to register, please visit www.noblehorizons.org.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon (located on The Green) presents artist Terri Moore from April 1st to May 31st, with an opening party with wine and cheese on Sunday, April 7th.

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The Hotchkiss Concert Series will welcome the Aternus Chamber Orchestra to The Hotchkiss School for its debut performance on Thursday, March 28, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. The orchestra will feature Italian saxophonist Getano Di Bacco and conductor Larry Alan Smith, who also serves as artistic director for the group. The concert will honor the Year of Italian Culture in the United States with music by Italian composers Giuseppe Tartini, Vincent Persichetti, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and Astor Piazzolla. For more information, call 860-435-4423.
Please visit the David M. Hunt Library at 63 Main Street in Falls Village for the "GETTING THERE" exhibit featuring paintings by Judith Wyer and sculptures by Lillian Lovitt. The exhibit runs March 15 to April 19 with a reception on Saturday, March 30, from 5 to 7 PM. FMI: huntlibrary.org.
The Aglet Theatre Company begins its Spring 2013 Season at TriArts' Bok Gallery in Sharon with "Mass Appeal" by Bill C. Davis, featuring Macey Levin and Chris Vecchia on March 23. Doors open at 7 PM for wine and refreshments. The staged reading begins at 7:30 with a discussion to follow.
The North Canaan Elementary School Drama Club is busy rehearsing for its production of "Annie Jr." There is so much talent on that stage that the lead roles of Annie and Miss Hannigan will each be split for the two performances. So don't say "Maybe" and wait for "Tomorrow," avoid the "Hard Knock Life" and head for "Easy Street," or rather North Canaan Elementary School, on April 4 and 5. Curtain is at 7 PM.
At 2 PM on April 6, Noble Horizons at Cobble Road in Salisbury presents Margaret Roach, garden writer, blogger and former editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She will discuss "Nonstop Plants: A Garden for 365 Days." Her recently published book, The Backyard Parables, will be for sale and signing by the author. For more events at Noble Horizons and to register, please visit www.noblehorizons.org.

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The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, produced by Lori Belter, directed by Michael Berkeley, choreographed by Amber Cameron, on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30; Friday, March 15, at 7:30, and Saturday, March 16 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets ($15 for adults, $10 for seniors/students/kids) are available at the door, online, or at the Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, Kent Apothecary and the Wandering Moose in West Cornwall.
Scot Haney will host a fund-raising wine dinner and auction to benefit The Falls Village Children's Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 6 PM at The Falls Village Inn. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a 4-course gourmet dinner with carefully selected wine pairings. The donation is $125 per person. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For reservations, call the Falls Village Inn at 860-824-0033.
Audubon Sharon will hold its annual MapleFest on Saturday, March 16, between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Audubon Center on Route 4. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Depending on sap flow, the sugarhouse will also be open each weekend in March for visitors. For information, call 860-364-0520.
The Spring Splash event will be held on Sunday, March 17, at Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville to benefit the Housatonic FFA Alumni John Rice Scholarship and the Jane Lloyd Fund. The event starts at 1 PM with registration beginning at noon. To splash, pledge or for information, call Jacquie at 860-435-9866 or Sara at 860-824-5667. Checks may be made payable to Housatonic FFA alumni.
The Hotchkiss Concert Series will welcome the Aternus Chamber Orchestra to The Hotchkiss School for its debut performance on Thursday, March 28, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. The orchestra will feature Italian saxophonist Getano Di Bacco and conductor Larry Alan Smith, who also serves as artistic director for the group. The concert will honor the Year of Italian Culture in the United States with music by Italian composers Giuseppe Tartini, Vincent Persichetti, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and Astor Piazzolla. For more information, call 860-435-4423.
Please visit the David M. Hunt Library at 63 Main Street in Falls Village for the "GETTING THERE" exhibit featuring paintings by Judith Wyer and sculptures by Lillian Lovitt. The exhibit runs March 15 to April 19 with a reception on Saturday, March 30, from 5 to 7 PM. FMI: huntlibrary.org.
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The Mad Gardeners' annual symposium will be held Saturday, March 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Registration is $70 for members, $80 for non-members. Lunch, a botanical art show, vendors and exhibits are included. For more information, go to www.madgardeners.com.
James Kraft will give a talk on Southern women writers at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury on Sunday, March 10, at 2 PM. Authors included in the talk will be Carson McCullers, Eudora Welty and Harper Lee. Participants are encouraged to read "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe" by McCullers. For more information, call 860-435-2838 during library hours.
Scot Haney will host a fund-raising wine dinner and auction to benefit The Falls Village Children's Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 6 PM at The Falls Village Inn. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a 4-course gourmet dinner with carefully selected wine pairings. The donation is $125 per person. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For reservations, call the Falls Village Inn at 860-824-0033.
Audubon Sharon will hold its annual MapleFest on Saturday, March 16, between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Audubon Center on Route 4. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Depending on sap flow, the sugarhouse will also be open each weekend in March for visitors. For information, call 860-364-0520.
The Hotchkiss Concert Series will welcome the Aternus Chamber Orchestra to The Hotchkiss School for its debut performance on Thursday, March 28, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. The orchestra will feature Italian saxophonist Getano Di Bacco and conductor Larry Alan Smith, who also serves as artistic director for the group. The concert will honor the Year of Italian Culture in the United States with music by Italian composers Giuseppe Tartini, Vincent Persichetti, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and Astor Piazzolla. For more information, call 860-435-4423.

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The Hotchkiss School Dramatic Association presents "Much Ado About Nothing," by William Shakespeare, directed by Marcus Olson, on March 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM and March 3 at 2:30 PM in the Walker Auditorium of Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, in Lakeville.
Audubon Sharon will hold its annual MapleFest on Saturday, March 16, between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Audubon Center on Route 4. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Depending on sap flow, the sugarhouse will also be open each weekend in March for visitors. For information, call 860-364-0520.
The Mad Gardeners' annual symposium will be held Saturday, March 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Registration is $70 for members, $80 for non-members. Lunch, a botanical art show, vendors and exhibits are included. For more information, go to www.madgardeners.com.
Scot Haney will host a fund-raising wine dinner and auction to benefit The Falls Village Children's Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 6 PM at The Falls Village Inn. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a 4-course gourmet dinner with carefully selected wine pairings. The donation is $125 per person. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For reservations, call the Falls Village Inn at 860-824-0033.


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The Tremaine Gallery at Hotchkiss School is featuring "Manifest Destiny," photographs by Leigh Merrill, through March 8. A photographer's talk followed by a reception is scheduled for February 22 at 6 PM. Call 860-435-2591 or go to www.hotchkiss.org for more information.
Students studying dance at The Hotchkiss School under the tutelage of Alice Sarkissian-Wolf, director of dance, will present their own works in the annual student choreographed dance concert on Friday, February 22, and Saturday, February 23, at 7:30 PM in the Walker Auditorium. The program will consist of five student-choreographed works set to a variety of music genres. Admission is free and the general public is welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
The 32nd Student Open Recital underwritten by the Al Sly Fund will be held on Sunday, February 24 at 3 PM in the meeting house at the Salisbury Congregational Church. This recital highlights public and private school students from kindergarten through high-school in the Tri-state area who have been chosen by their music teachers to share their musical talents based on technique and musicality appropriate for their ages. Performers this year include soloist students from all schools in the Tri-state corner, plus the Indian Mountain School Chamber Ensemble and the Salisbury School Jazz Ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Hotchkiss School Dramatic Association presents "Much Ado About Nothing," by William Shakespeare, directed by Marcus Olson, on March 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM and March 3 at 2:30 PM in the Walker Auditorium of Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, in Lakeville.
White Flower Farm is coming to Noble Horizons to talk about "Perennial Combinations that Work," a free talk with nationally recognized White Flower Farm Nursery Manager Barbara Pierson. Saturday, February 23, at 1 PM. Register at www.noblehorizons.org or call 860-435-9851, x. 190.

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"LOaVEs in the Stacks," this year's winter fundraiser for the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village, to be held Saturday, February 16, from 5 to 8 PM, is a departure from the traditional. The library's winter event in recent years was Chocolate in the Village, but ths year the library's members decided to try something different. As the capitalization in the title suggests, the theme is love, beginning with scenes from classic films showing romantic interludes that will be screened while pianist Joshua Stone plays appropriate music. There are three games planned: Cupid's Arrow, Love in the Stacks, and Name That Tune (more in Lakeville Journal). To keep body and soul together during the revelry, there will be a 16-foot bread board set up, and an open bar serving wine and beer (thus the loaves in the stacks). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The event is sponsored by the National Iron Bank and Skyhorse Press.
Helen Klein Ross and her husband, Donald, are not your typical home "fixer-uppers." But the handyman's special they fell in love with is anything but a typical house in need of TLC. Holleywood, on the shores of Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville, is a grand 20-room house with 9 bedrooms on 8 acres. It had fallen into significant disrepair and seemed likely to be destined for the wrecking ball. Helen Ross (a photographer, writer and award-winning advertising creative director) has faithfully chronicled the renovation project on an Internet blog called www.bringingbackholleywood.om. On Saturday, February 16, at 4 PM, she will give a talk at the Scoville Memorial Library in the Wardell Room about the restoration of one of Salisbury's most important homes. There is no fee to attend.
Audubon Sharon and FilmWorks at The Moviehouse in Millerton will present a free screening of "Birders: The Central Park Effect" on Sunday, February 17, at 11 AM. This 60-minute documentary, written, produced and directed by Jeffrey Kimball of Lakeville, portrays a diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers and how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives. There will be a Q&A session following the movie. Admission is free, but donations for Audubon Sharon's continued work in conservation and education are appreciated.
Taghhannuck Grange is hosting a tool workshop titled "The Cutting Edge" on Saturday, February 16, from 6 to 8 PM. The event is being presented by Motherhouse. Learn best techniques for sharpening knives, garden tools, scissors, axes and scythes. Bring blades for assessment, demonstration and practice. Taghhannuck Grange Hall is located at 4 Dunbar Road in Sharon, just off Route 4.
The 32nd Student Open Recital underwritten by the Al Sly Fund will be held on Sunday, February 24 at 3 PM in the meeting house at the Salisbury Congregational Church. This recital highlights public and private school students from kindergarten through high-school in the Tri-state area who have been chosen by their music teachers to share their musical talents based on technique and musicality appropriate for their ages. Performers this year include soloist students from all schools in the Tri-state corner, plus the Indian Mountain School Chamber Ensemble and the Salisbury School Jazz Ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public.

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THE 87th ANNUAL SKI JUMPS are on this weekend! The February 8-10 weekend at Satre Hill in Salisbury includes "Under the Lights" Chili Cook Off and Target Jumps on Friday the 8th; Nordic Kids: 20 and 30 Meter Jumps, 87th Salisbury Invitational Championships, and the Snow Ball on Saturday the 9th; and U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships on Sunday, February 10. There will be a lot more goings-on in town all weekend! Please go to www.jumpfest.org. for details.
Pianists John and Mina Perry will perform Friday, February 8, at 7 PM at the Katherine M. Elfers Hall of the Esther Eastman Music Center at The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. This is a free concert and it is open to the public. The program includes works by Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Johannes Brahms.
On Sunday, February 10, at 2 PM, The Arts at Hotchkiss will feature SWEET DREAMS, an award-winning documentary film, in the Walker Auditorium. The film is the story of a remarkable group of Rwandan women who dare to dream of new possibilities for themselves and their country. Q&A with filmmaker Rob Fruchtman will follow the free film screening.
Helen Klein Ross and her husband, Donald, are not your typical home "fixer-uppers." But the handyman's special they fell in love with is anything but a typical house in need of TLC. Holleywood, on the shores of Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville, is a grand 20-room house with 9 bedrooms on 8 acres. It had fallen into significant disrepair and seemed likely to be destined for the wrecking ball. Helen Ross (a photographer, writer and award-winning advertising creative director) has faithfully chronicled the renovation project on an Internet blog called www.bringingbackholleywood.om. On Saturday, February 16, at 4 PM, she will give a talk at the Scoville Memorial Library in the Wardell Room about the restoration of one of Salisbury's most important homes. There is no fee to attend.
Audubon Sharon and FilmWorks at The Moviehouse in Millerton will present a free screening of "Birders: The Central Park Effect" on Sunday, February 17, at 11 AM. This 60-minute documentary, written, produced and directed by Jeffrey Kimball of Lakeville, portrays a diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers and how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives. There will be a Q&A session following the movie. Admission is free, but donations for Audubon Sharon's continued work in conservation and education are appreciated.

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THE 87th ANNUAL SKI JUMPS are only a weekend away! The February 8-10 weekend at Satre Hill in Salisbury includes "Under the Lights" Chili Cook Off and Target Jumps on Friday the 8th; Nordic Kids: 20 and 30 Meter Jumps, 87th Salisbury Invitational Championships, and the Snow Ball on Saturday the 9th; and U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships on Sunday, February 10. There will be a lot more goings-on in town all weekend! Please see insert in the Lakeville Journal or go to www.jumpfest.org. for details.
Ron Jones of the Salisbury Association Historical Society will give a talk on "Joshua Porter: Salisbury's Renaissance Man" at the Scoville Memorial Library on Saturday, February 2, at 4 PM in the Wardell Community Room. Porter was a doctor, a member of the Board of Selectmen, a judge, an industrialist and an officer during the Revolutionary War. Jones will tell of Porter's exploits and service, and his range of activities in the 18th Century during the birth of the United States.
Pianists John and Mina Perry will perform Friday, February 8, at 7 PM at the Katherine M. Elfers Hall of the Esther Eastman Music Center at The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. This is a free concert and it is open to the public. The program includes works by Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Johannes Brahms.

Furthermore, there will be a Closing Reception for I AM: Photographs & Prints on Saturday, February 2, from 4 to 6 PM in the Tremaine Gallery at The Hotchkiss School.
Celebrate "Take Your Child to the Library" Day on Saturday, February 2, from 10 to 11 AM. A special storytime at Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury will be held to honor those who have read 1,000 books before kindergarten, encourage those who are on their way to that goal and inspire others to sign up for this program funded by the Friends of the Scoville Memorial Library. The celebration will end with cake and balloons. The same day at 2:30 PM, "Fun with Rhythm," will offer a drumming music circle and interactive rhythm games with drums and hand-held percussion instruments from around the world. Attendees will make maracas using recyclable containers.
ART THIS WEEKEND: Director's Choice at The White Gallery, February 1 to March 31. A great opportunity to visit the White Gallery and see an eclectic mix of paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and other fine art chosen by the Director on a semi-weekly basis and featuring the work of the many gallery artists. It's an opportunity to get a sneak peak at the artists that will be featured in 2013. Open Friday to Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. The White Gallery is located at 344 Main Street in Lakeville. The Gallery Arts Guild at 342 Main Street in Lakeville will feature "The Animals we Love" from February 2 to March 17. The animals will be featured by painters, sculptors, a potter, a pastel drawer and a printmaker. Opening Artists' Reception on Saturday, February 2, from 4 to 7 PM with music, food & art.
The Sheffield Land Trust features its 15th Annual Winter Lecture on "Losing our Landscape -- Bugs are Killing our Trees -- and What you can Do About it," on Saturday, February 2, from 2 to 4 PM at Dewey Memorial Hall, 91 Main Street in Sheffield. Afternoon Tea & refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. Come early, seating is limited. For more information, call 413-229-0234 or email shefland@bcn.net.
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The new Alpine Ski Jumping Winter Carnival (sponsored by SWSA) takes place January 25-27 at the K70 hill at Satre Hill behind LaBonne's in Salisbury. This weekend's Alpine jumping events are a little more edgy - the extreme version of ski jumping. The contestants will come mainly from out West and they will be using traditional downhill skis and poles. The Norfolk Curling Club will also host a curling demonstration at the Carnival. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at curling.

The annual Salisbury Winter Sports Association ski jumps will be held next month as part of the three-day Jumpfest (February 8-10).
The Salisbury Forum - Where Ideas Come Together - will present Last Call At The Oasis" at The Moviehouse in Millerton, Sunday, January 27, at 11:30 AM. Based on the book "The Ripple Effect" by Alex Prud'homme, the production documents the challenges we face in maintaining a sustainable global water supply. Alex Prud'homme will be available after the screening to discuss his book and answer questions about the vital issues he and the film raise. Free and open to the public.
FOR THE LOVER OF BOOKS: If you have a favorite book, one you love today or loved as a child, Darren Winston would like to see it, and perhaps share some of its secret history. Winston, who lives in Sharon and has a shop on The Green that specializes in rare and vintage books, is hosting an event Sunday, January 27, from 4 to 6 PM at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. Wine and refreshments will be served. Bring your favorite book. Admission is free.
There will be a "Messiah" sing-in at Geer Village, 77 S. Canaan Road/Route 7, on Sunday, January 27, at 2 PM in the Hollenbeck Room on the 2nd floor. Singers can bring a score, use one provided, or just come and listen. There will be soloists, instruments and a community chorus joining with the Geer Village Singers, presenting Part I and the Hallelujah chorus. This free event is wheelchair accessible. For more information on this event, call Barbara Jacquette at 413-229-8979.
Ron Jones of the Salisbury Association Historical Society will give a talk on "Joshua Porter: Salisbury's Renaissance Man" at the Scoville Memorial Library on Saturday, February 2, at 4 PM in the Wardell Community Room. Porter was a doctor, a member of the Board of Selectmen, a judge, an industrialist and an officer during the Revolutionary War. Jones will tell of Porter's exploits and service, and his range of activities in the 18th Century during the birth of the United States.

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Local author, geologist, and historian Ed Kirby will speak on Horatio Ames and Amesville (a section of Salisbury) on January 19. The program will take place at the Sharon Historical Society headquarters, 18 Main Street, at 3 PM. The Ames Iron Company emloyed 300 men and produced railroad locomotive tires, axels, steam boat work, shafts, cranks and forgings of all descriptions, all made from the best of Salisbury iron. The illustrated presentation explores the fascinating links and relationships between 19th Century individuals in the Salisbury Iron District and those who constructed America's first transcontinental railroad. A reception will follow at the SHS. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP to sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com or call 860-364-5688.
SAVE THE DATE! The new Alpine Ski Jumping Winter Carnival (sponsored by SWSA) takes place January 25-27 at the K70 hill at Satre Hill behind LaBonne's in Salisbury. This weekend's Alpine jumping events are a little more edgy - the extreme version of ski jumping. The contestants will come mainly from out West and they will be using traditional downhill skis and poles. The Norfolk Curling Club will also host a curling demonstration at the Carnival. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at curling.

The annual Salisbury Winter Sports Association ski jumps will be held next month as part of the three-day Jumpfest (February 8-10).
The Salisbury Forum - Where Ideas Come Together - will present Last Call At The Oasis" at The Moviehouse in Millerton, Sunday, January 27, at 11:30 AM. Based on the book "The Ripple Effect" by Alex Prud'homme, the production documents the challenges we face in maintaining a sustainable global water supply. Alex Prud'homme will be available after the screening to discuss his book and answer questions about the vital issues he and the film raise. Free and open to the public.
Don't miss the Screening Room movies at Millerton moviehouse. Small, intimate room with great selection of comfortable seating (including sofas); small but important movies. Go to www.themoviehouse.net for schedule and sign up for their emails with upcoming movies. The Millerton Moviehouse also features the Met Opera's Saturday matinee simulcast performances. Check them out -- you won't regret it. This week features Maria Stuarda with music by Donizetti.
The Salisbury Recreation Commission will offer family skating at The Hotchkiss School Dwyer Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 19, 26, and February 2, 9, and 16. The cost is $3 per skater and participants must provide their own skates.

The indoor track at The Hotchkiss School is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through June 1, from 8 to 10 AM, for walking and jogging. The fee is $2 per session, which can be paid at the door. Program details can be found at www.salisburyct.us.

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The Gallery @ the SHS (Sharon Historical Society) presents "MIX IT UP!... The Old Meets the New", a contemporary show with historical surprises! Come to 18 Main Street in Sharon on Friday, January 11th, from 5 to 7 PM and join in at the Artist's Reception & Cocktail Party with a Twist!, featuring a Seasonal Cocktail Contest and Tasting to determine a signature cocktail for the SHS. sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com; 860-364-5688.
The Scoville Memorial Library Saturday Book Club, led by Kitty Benedict, will discuss "Salvage the Bones," the National Book Award winning novel by Jessamyn Ward, on Saturday, January 12, at 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
The Salisbury Association and the Scoville Memorial Library are co-sponsoring a program on the portrait of Maria Birth Coffing and her servant Jane Winslow. Val Michalski, who restored the painting, will talk about the restoration process and Regina Wenzek, who restored the frame, will talk about that process. Regina Madigan, the appraiser, will discuss what makes this an important and special painting. Catherine Chilcoat, Town Historian, will provide background on Maria Birth Coffing and Jane Winslow. The program will take place on January 13 at 2 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.
The Salisbury Recreation Commission will offer family skating at The Hotchkiss School Dwyer Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 9, and 16. The cost is $3 per skater and participants must provide their own skates.

The indoor track at The Hotchkiss School is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through June 1, from 8 to 10 AM, for walking and jogging. The fee is $2 per session, which can be paid at the door. Program details can be found at www.salisburyct.us.
Don't miss the Screening Room movies at Millerton moviehouse. Small, intimate room with great selection of comfortable seating (including sofas); small but important movies. Go to www.themoviehouse.net for schedule and sign up for their emails with upcoming movies. The Millerton Moviehouse also features the Met Opera's Saturday matinee simulcast performances. Check them out -- you won't regret it.

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The Salisbury Association and the Scoville Memorial Library are co-sponsoring a program on the portrait of Maria Birth Coffing and her servant Jane Winslow. Val Michalski, who restored the painting, will talk about the restoration process and Regina Wenzek, who restored the frame, will talk about that process. Regina Madigan, the appraiser, will discuss what makes this an important and special painting. Catherine Chilcoat, Town Historian, will provide background on Maria Birth Coffing and Jane Winslow. The program will take place on January 13 at 2 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.
Don't miss the Screening Room movies at Millerton moviehouse. Small, intimate room with great selection of comfortable seating (including sofas); small but important movies. Go to www.themoviehouse.net for schedule and sign up for their emails with upcoming movies. The Millerton Moviehouse also features the Met Opera's Saturday matinee simulcast performances. Check them out -- you won't regret it.
Noble Horizons will host the opening of the Housatonic Camera Club's exhibit of new works on Friday, January 11, from 5 to 7 PM. Photographers and guests can mingle and enjoy wine and cheese hors d'oeuvre while viewing the diverse selection of works. The exhibit will be open weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through February 10. Noble Horizons is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury.
The Arts at Hotchkiss presents "I AM", photographs and prints, works from the collection of Raymond J. McGuire, Hotchkiss '75, in the Tremaine Gallery at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. January 4 to February 6, 2013, with opening reception on February 2 from 4 to 6 PM.


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John Pirnak Art Studio at 4 Arnott Drive off Lime Rock Station in Falls Village will have an Open Studio on Sunday, December 23, from 10 AM to 6 PM. There will be oil paintings, water colors, prints of local scenes. Stop in and have some coffee and cake.
The Scoville Memorial Library's Christmas Night Film, on Tuesday, December 25, at 6:30 PM, will be "South Pacific." This 1958 musical is a love story set during World War II and stars Mitzi Gaynor and Rossano Brazzi. There is no admission fee. The screening will be in the Wardell Room, enter at the back of the library building in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Families in the Northwest Corner are invited to enjoy some pre-New Year's Eve festivities at the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau's Family Ice Skating Party on Sunday, December 30. The annual event will also help raise funds for he HYSB Youth in Philanthropy program. The fun begins at noon and lasts until 3 PM at The Hotchkiss School's Schmidt Rink. Tickets are $2 per person. All skaters are reminded to bring their own skates and wear a hat; this is not a sticks-and-pucks event.
The Salisbury Association and the Scoville Memorial Library are co-sponsoring a program on the portrait of Maria Birth Coffing and her servant Jane Winslow. Val Michalski, who restored the painting, will talk about the restoration process and Regina Wenzek, who restored the frame, will talk about that process. Regina Madigan, the appraiser, will discuss what makes this an important and special painting. Catherine Chilcoat, Town Historian, will provide background on Maria Birth Coffing and Jane Winslow. The program will take place on January 13 at 2 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.
The Arts at Hotchkiss presents "I AM", photographs and prints, works from the collection of Raymond J. McGuire, Hotchkiss '75, in the Tremaine Gallery at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. January 4 to February 6, 2013, with opening reception on February 2 from 4 to 6 PM.

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There will be a Village wide celebration of Art on Saturday, December 15th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in Millerton, NY. Eckert Fine Art, Gilded Moon Framing & Gallery, Found Collection Gallery, and The Movie house Gallery will be joining together to host receptions with many of the artists attending. Join in the festivities & Holiday cheer with wine, cheese and sweets. The receptions are open to the public free of charge. All galleries are on Main Street within walking distance of each other.
The White Gallery at 344 Main Street in Lakeville are presenting Uncommon Threads, Contemporary Art Quilts by Kate Stiassni, from December 14 to January 27, 2013. There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, December 15, from 5 to 7 PM with Holiday Refreshments provided by Sweet William's in Salisbury.
James Kraft concludes his three-part series on literary Americans in Paris with Ernest Hemingway on Sunday, December 16, at 4 PM. Books to be discussed are "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms" and the short story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber." The discussion will be held in the Wardell Room at the Scoville Public Library in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
For all Opera lovers, don't miss the simulcast from the Met in NYC of Verdi's AIDA at Millerton Moviehouse at 12:55 PM on Saturday, December 15. The performance is 4 hours long.
THE WINDOWS OF NEW PRESTON -- 4TH ANNUAL "WINTER FESTIVUS" (the Winter Stroll Party) takes place this Saturday, the 15th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be nosh - grog - sales - giveaways - raffles - 15,000 lights and 30 fabulous windows! Get full details, photos, and Winter Stroll Video on the News & Events page at www.newprestonct.com.

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A Sampling of Holiday Season Musical Events: The Art at Hotchkiss offers two performances on Friday, December 7 (the Right Brain Logic Jazz Ensemble) at 7 PM in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, and on Sunday, December 9 (The Hotchkiss Chorus leads the annual Festival of Lessons & Carols) at 7 PM in the Hotchkiss Chapel.

Also on Sunday, December 9, at 1 and at 4 PM, the Housatonic Musical Theatre Society will present Michael Berkeley's "Holiday Cabaret," featuring a community cast of 50, at the Lakeville Town Grove. Proceeds will benefit this year's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" at HVRHS in March, 2013. Tickets available in advance online at www.HMTS.org and at the door, subject to availability.

The Salisbury Association's annual Victorian Christmas Concert will be held Saturday, December 8, at 7 PM at the Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. The concert will include works from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods and music of the season. Tickets are $20 and include a Victorian dessert buffet. Reservations can be made by calling The Salisbury Association at 860-435-0566. Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus will perform traditional & contemporary arrangements of carols, hymns, and seasonal songs with readings that range from sacred to secular and comic to profound, on Sunday, December 16, at 4 PM at Hotchkiss School Chapel in Lakeville.
The Falls Village Children's Theater Company presents The Little Mermaid, Jr. on December 8 at 2 and 7 PM, and on December 9 at 2 PM, in the Housatonic Valley Regional High School auditorium in Falls Village. Tickets are $10/person or $30/family. Don't miss this spectacular show! The talent is extraordinary and the whole family will love it. Directed and choreographed by Broadway Performer Lanny Mitchell.
On Friday, December 7, at 8 PM, The Salisbury Forum presents FOOD MATTERS with Mark Bittman, opinion columnist for the New York Times and author of "Food Matters, How to Cook Everything and How to Cook Everything Vegetarian," on the role of Food in American culture and the crucial connections between food, health and the environment. The lecture will take place at Salisbury School on Canaan Road in Salisbury. All events are free and open to the public.
Shop locally for the holidays at Hometown Holidays Artisans' Sale "The Warehouse", at Brook Street behind the NEW Firehouse in Lakeville. Hours are Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, December 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visit www.artisansale.org for more information.
Collin & Co. Estate Sales and Gilded Moon Framing in Millerton are throwing a Holiday Champagne Party at 17 John Street in Millerton on Friday, December 7 from 5 to 7:30 PM. Paul and Jill Choma of Gilded Moon Framing will be offering complimentary framing and restoration advice on your favorite paintings. Denis Gouey, art and book appraiser, will be happy to tell you what your art and books are worth. Bring him a Challenge! Nick and Anne Collin of Collin & Co. Estate Sales will stage a mini-estate sale in the Gilded Moon show rooms, which will also feature paintings from local artist, Karen LeSage. See you for champagne and cheese in Millerton!
The White Gallery at 344 Main Street in Lakeville are presenting Uncommon Threads, Contemporary Art Quilts by Kate Stiassni, from December 14 to January 27, 2013. There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, December 15, from 5 to 7 PM with Holiday Refreshments provided by Sweet William's in Salisbury.
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The Tri-State Chamber Regional Hometown Holidays 2012 are upon us! For a schedule of all events such as tree lightings (this weekend!), parades of lights, skating parties and much more, please go to this week's Lakeville Journal Compass supplement, or visit www.tricornernews.com.
A Sampling of Holiday Season Musical Events: The Art at Hotchkiss offers two performances on Friday, December 7 (the Right Brain Logic Jazz Ensemble) at 7 PM in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, and on Sunday, December 9 (The Hotchkiss Chorus leads the annual Festival of Lessons & Carols) at 7 PM in the Hotchkiss Chapel.

Also on Sunday, December 9, at 1 and at 4 PM, the Houatonic Musical Theatre Society will present Michael Berkeley's "Holiday Cabaret," featuring a community cast of 50, at the Lakeville Town Grove. Proceeds will benefit this year's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" at HVRHS in March, 2013. Tickets available in advance online at www.HMTS.org and at the door, subject to availability.

There will be a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 2, at 2:30 PM featuring Charpentier's Christmas Cantata, a Vocal Choir, a Bell Choir, and Carols for the audience to sing, at the Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street in Salisbury. No tickets required.

The Salisbury Association's annual Victorian Christmas Concert will be held Saturday, December 8, at 7 PM at the Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. The concert will include works from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods and music of the season. Tickets are $20 and include a Victorian dessert buffet. Reservations can be made by calling The Salisbury Association at 860-435-0566. Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus will perform traditional & contemporary arrangements of carols, hymns, and seasonal songs with readings that range from sacred to secular and comic to profound, on Sunday, December 16, at 4 PM at Hotchkiss School Chapel in Lakeville.
The Falls Village Children's Theater Company presents The Little Mermaid, Jr. on December 8 at 2 and 7 PM, and on December 9 at 2 PM, in the Housatonic Valley Regional High School auditorium in Falls Village. Tickets are $10/person or $30/family. Don't miss this spectacular show! The talent is extraordinary and the whole family will love it. Directed and choreographed by Broadway Performer Lanny Mitchell.
Scenic Hudson invites you to join the Dedication of the Main Pavilion at Poets' Walk Park in recognition of Harney & Sons Tea generosity on Saturday, December 1, at 3:30 PM. At 4:30 PM, stroll the Village of Rhinebeck and enjoy Sinterklass festivities. At 6:00 PM, there is dinner. Sinterklaas Rhinebeck is a spectacular holiday celebration of the village's Dutch heritage. A recreation of the customs and traditions that the settlers from Holland brought to the Hudson Valley over 300 years ago. Festivitiesi include a wide variety of performers, activities, and the Starlight Parade.

The Salisbury Winter Sports Association's popular Ski and Skate Swap will be held Saturday, December 1, at the Lakeville Hose Company firehouse from 8 to 11 AM.

An old-fashioned Christmas Celebration takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 30 to December 2 in the Village of Riverton, CT. A candlelight walk through town starts the weekend at Friday at 5 PM. For all events, visit www.RivertonCT.com or call 860-738-9958.
On Friday, December 7, at 8 PM, The Salisbury Forum presents FOOD MATTERS with Mark Bittman, opinion columnist for the New York Times and author of "Food Matters, How to Cook Everything and How to Cook Everything Vegetarian," on the role of Food in American culture and the crucial connections between food, health and the environment. The lecture will take place at Salisbury School on Canaan Road in Salisbury. All events are free and open to the public.
Shop locally for the holidays at Hometown Holidays Artisans' Sale "The Warehouse", at Brook Street behind the NEW Firehouse in Lakeville. Special Opening Reception with Artisan Demonstrations & Refreshments is on Friday, November 30, from 4 to 7 PM. A $10 donation will benefit OWL's Kitchen. Hours are Saturday, December 1 from 9 AM to 4 PM, Sunday, December 2 from 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, December 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visit www.artisansale.org for more information.
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The Tri-State Chamber Regional Hometown Holidays 2012 are upon us! Beginning this Friday, November 23! For a schedule of all events such as tree lightings, parades of lights, skating parties and much more, please go to this week's Lakeville Journal Compass supplement, or visit www.tricornernews.com.
For anybody who has lost a mailbox to snow plowing, Superstorm Sandy or any other mishap, Habitat for Humanity is offering You've Got Mail on Saturday, November 24. The fundraising auction features mailboxes customized by local artists. Whatever your style, there is sure to be a mailbox to suit you. Some are so decorative they might end up living inside the home. The mailboxes also double as goody bags, and will be filled with gift certificates from local vendors -- the ideal kind of mail. Tickets for the auction are $30 and it takes place at The Salisbury Grove from 5 to 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 24. There will be hors d'oeuvre, wine and beer.
On Saturday, November 24, from 2 to 4 PM, Joie de Livre Gallery will feature "La Belle Vie Fashion Pochoirs" from Gazette du Bon Ton at Salisbury Wines, 19 Main Street in Salisbury with an Opening Reception & Wine Tasting.

The Salisbury Recreation commission will offer family skating at The Hotchkiss School Dwyer Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturdays beginning November 24 through February 16. The cost is $3 per skater and participants must provide their own skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective equipment such as helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and pucks are not permitted on the ice. For more information, contact Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186, and for cancellations due to weather, go to www.salisburyct.us.
The Falls Village Children's Theater Company presents The Little Mermaid, Jr. on December 8 at 2 and 7 PM, and on December 9 at 2 PM, in the Housatonic Valley Regional High School auditorium in Falls Village. Tickets are $10/person or $30/family. Don't miss this spectacular show! The talent is extraordinary and the whole family will love it. Directed and choreographed by Broadway Performer Lanny Mitchell.
The Millerton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM through December at its indoor location: Gilmor Glass, 2 Main Street in Millerton. In 2013, the Market will be open every other Saturday from January 12 onwards. A small selection of what you will find at the market: Seasonal local vegetables and herbs, meats, eggs, cheese, wine, artisanal sourdough bread, gourmet baked goods, vegan Indian food, soaps, tinctures, salves, pickles, preserves, fresh trout, micro greens, dried flowers, herbal teas, yarn & more!

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Adopt a Tree for the Holidays! The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the Adopt A Tree program for the holiday season in Lakeville and Salisbury. Working with local businesses and the help and support of volunteers, the chamber will erect around 150 trees in the two towns. To help make the magic happen by "hosting" a tree, sponsoring a tree or making a donation in any amount, call Wendy Hamilton at 860-435-6268 or Susan Dickinson, Tri-State Chamber president, at 860-393-9171.

Noble Horizons' annual Magical Wonderland - Festival of Trees - features a sparkling display of trees, wreaths, center pieces, gift baskets and more for the holiday season. All will be available at silent auction. The Festival opens Saturday, November 17 and is open daily from noon to 4 PM (Thursdays & Fridays, noon to 6 PM), and admission is free. A Gala Festival Party takes place December 1 from 5 to 7 PM and reservations are requested.
On November 17, from 12 noon to 4 PM, "just in time for the holidays", The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon (on The Green) presents Fine Art Jewelry created by Faith Hochberg, one of our finest local jewelry designers. Wine & cheese will be served. A portion of the proceeds from sales at the show will support the Sharon Library. For further information, call 860-364-5041.
The Salisbury Recreation commission will offer family skating at The Hotchkiss School Dwyer Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturdays beginning November 24 through February 16. The cost is $3 per skater and participants must provide their own skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective equipment such as helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and pucks are not permitted on the ice. For more information, contact Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186, and for cancellations due to weather, go to www.salisburyct.us.
On Saturday, November 24, from 2 to 4 PM, Joie de Livre Gallery will feature "La Belle Vie Fashion Pochoirs" from Gazette du Bon Ton at Salisbury Wines, 19 Main Street in Salisbury with an Opening Reception & Wine Tasting.
SAVE THE DATE: This year's Tri-State chamber annual tree lighting will be held at the Lakeville Hose Company, Sunday, December 2nd, with live music and fun activities for kids of all ages, starting at 3 PM with the arrival of Santa Claus. The tree lighting will begin at 5:30 PM with the parade of lights directly following around 6 PM.
The Millerton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM through December at its indoor location: Gilmor Glass, 2 Main Street in Millerton. In 2013, the Market will be open every other Saturday from January 12 onwards. A small selection of what you will find at the market: Seasonal local vegetables and herbs, meats, eggs, cheese, wine, artisanal sourdough bread, gourmet baked goods, vegan Indian food, soaps, tinctures, salves, pickles, preserves, fresh trout, micro greens, dried flowers, herbal teas, yarn & more!
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A long time ago, somebody figured out that food and movies go together. So when Janet Crawshaw, associate publisher of The Valley Table, a magazine devoted to all things edible in New York's Hudson Valley, announced that the sixth annual restaurant week would include four new restaurants in the northeastern part of the Valley, Bob and Carol Sadlon got an idea. From November 5 to 18, after a meal at one of the local restaurants, they can head to The Moviehouse in Millerton for the festival of 10 food movies. The list includes "Fried Green Tomatoes," "Chocolat," "Julie & Julia," and many more. Some 70 restaurants will participate in the Food Film Festival, featuring special menus and reduced prices for one week. Here is a link: http://www.themoviehouse.net/index.php/site/special_events/food_film_festival1/
BAT BOY, the Musical, (story and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe, and directed by Emmett Zackheim) will be performed by the Hotchkiss Dramatic Association on November 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 PM and November 11 at 2:30 PM. The November 11 performance will benefit Connecticut Blood Donation Center. The Hotchkiss School Walker Auditorium is located at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.

The White Gallery at 344 Main Street in Lakeville is featuring SEEKING PERMANENCE - The Harlem Valley Psychiatric Hospital - by Avery Danziger from November 9 to December 2. Opening Artists' Reception is November 10 from 4 to 7 PM. For more information, go to www.thewhitegalleryart.com
Jane Brody, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and The New York Times "Personal Health" columnist, will speak on "Healthy Aging" at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, on Saturday, November 10 at 1 PM. There will be a question and answer period and a book signing. Guests may attend a private reception (at a fee of $10/person). Register at www.noblehorizons.org. or call 860-435-9851, extention 190.
Adopt a Tree for the Holidays! The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the Adopt A Tree program for the holiday season in Lakeville and Salisbury. Working with local businesses and the help and support of volunteers, the chamber will erect around 150 trees in the two towns. To help make the magic happen by "hosting" a tree, sponsoring a tree or making a donation in any amount, call Wendy Hamilton at 860-435-6268 or Susan Dickinson, Tri-State Chamber president, at 860-393-9171.

Noble Horizons' annual Magical Wonderland - Festival of Trees - features a sparkling display of trees, wreaths, center pieces, gift baskets and more for the holiday season. All will be available at silent auction. The Festival opens Saturday, November 17 and is open daily from noon to 4 PM (Thursdays & Fridays, noon to 6 PM), and admission is free. A Gala Festival Party takes place December 1 from 5 to 7 PM and reservations are requested.
SAVE THE DATE: This year's Tri-State chamber annual tree lighting will be held at the Lakeville Hose Company, Sunday, December 2nd, with live music and fun activities for kids of all ages, starting at 3 PM with the arrival of Santa Claus. The tree lighting will begin at 5:30 PM with the parade of lights directly following around 6 PM.
The Millerton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM through December at its indoor location: Gilmor Glass, 2 Main Street in Millerton. In 2013, the Market will be open every other Saturday from January 12 onwards. A small selection of what you will find at the market: Seasonal local vegetables and herbs, meats, eggs, cheese, wine, artisanal sourdough bread, gourmet baked goods, vegan Indian food, soaps, tinctures, salves, pickles, preserves, fresh trout, micro greens, dried flowers, herbal teas, yarn & more!
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Help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Kitchen Tour! The Kitchen Tour takes place Saturday, November 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM and features 6 fabulous kitchens; a sampling of delicacies from local chefs; and fabulous raffle prizes! Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the tour and may be purchased online at www.HMTS.org, at Salisbury, Sharon and Kent Pharmacies, or at each house on the day of the tour. The proceeds from the Tour go to the Housatonic Musical Theatre Society and its production this year of Fiddler on the Roof on March 14-16, 2013.
The Arts at Hotchkiss is presenting the Bowen McCauley Dance company performing Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring on November 3 at 6:30 PM. The performance takes place at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, in Lakeville. Free admission.
A long time ago, somebody figured out that food and movies go together. So when Janet Crawshaw, associate publisher of The Valley Table, a magazine devoted to all things edible in New York's Hudson Valley, announced that the sixth annual restaurant week would include four new restaurants in the northeastern part of the Valley, Bob and Carol Sadlon got an idea. From November 5 to 18, after diners finish their $20.95 lunch or $29.95 dinner at 52 Main or Number 9 in Millerton, at Agriturismo in Pine Plains or Red Devon in Bangall, they can head to The Moviehouse in Millerton for the festival of 10 food movies. The list includes "Fried Green Tomatoes," "Chocolat," "Julie & Julia," and many more. Some 70 restaurants will participate in the Food Film Festival, featuring special menus and reduced prices for one week. Here is a link: http://www.themoviehouse.net/index.php/site/special_events/food_film_festival1/
Jane Brody, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and The New York Times "Personal Health" columnist, will speak on "Healthy Aging" at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, on Saturday, November 10 at 1 PM. There will be a question and answer period and a book signing. Guests may attend a private reception (at a fee of $10/person). Register at www.noblehorizons.org. or call 860-435-9851, extention 190.


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James F. Hoge, Jr. will present "The Rise of China and the Challenge to America" for the Salisbury Forum on October 26 at 7:30 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. He will speak about the benefits and risks of China's rise within the dynamic Asian region and the challenge it presents to the U.S. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.salisburyforum.org.
Gallery Arts Guild is committed to creating a space for local artists of all kinds to showcase their work in a setting that is dedicated to engaging the community at large. The Guild is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM, at 342 Main Street in Lakeville. On Friday, October 26, at 7 PM, you are cordially invited to "Poetry Night at the Gallery Arts Guild", Halloween Edition, with Kate Schapira, The Evening's Poet Laureate. There is limited seating for 25 people on a first-come, first served basis. Have a poem you would like to read? Contact John Brett & Jane Strong, Co-Directors, at 860-596-4298 with your Halloween or Fall poem and the first ten poems will be read!
Tickets are now on sale for the tour of Holleywood, the stately mansion on the shores of Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville that was built for former Connecticut Gov. Alexander Hamilton Holley, one of the most famous figures in the history of the state of Connecticut. The house has undergone an extensive restoration by Helen and Donald Ross. The fundraising tour on Saturday, October 27, from 4 to 7 PM will be the first opportunity for members of the public to see the interior of the house since the work was complete. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 on the day of the tour. Admission includes wine, beer, hors d'oeuvre, a silent book auction, a Historical and Restoration Talk at 5:30 PM, and proceeds will benefit the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. They can be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, Petpourri in Lakeville and at the library. www.bringingbackholleywood.com.
Help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Kitchen Tour! The Kitchen Tour takes place Saturday, November 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM and features 6 fabulous kitchens; a sampling of delicacies from local chefs; and fabulous raffle prizes! Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the tour and may be purchased online at www.HMTS.org, at Salisbury, Sharon and Kent Pharmacies, or at each house on the day of the tour. The proceeds from the Tour go to the Housatonic Musical Theatre Society and its production this year of Fiddler on the Roof on March 14-16, 2013.
Jane Brody, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and The New York Times "Personal Health" columnist, will speak on "Healthy Aging" at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, on Saturday, November 10 at 1 PM. There will be a question and answer period and a book signing. Guests may attend a private reception (at a fee of $10/person). Register at www.noblehorizons.org. or call 860-435-9851, extention 190.

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Jane Eckert cordially invites you to attend the opening of "AWARDED," a solo exhibition of photography by Barry Kieselstein-Cord at Eckert's gallery, 34 Main Street in Millerton, NY, October 20 from 3 to 7 PM.
Audubon Sharon's Enchanted Forest will be held Saturday, October 20. Tours begin every 10 to 15 minutes between 6 and 8 PM. Guided groups will meet friendly costumed animal characters along a candlelit trail and hear how the animals live their lives on the Audubon grounds. Admission is $4 per person. Children under 2 are free.
In preparation for the holidays, Noble Horizons will welcome Emmy Award-winning actress and designer Linda Dano to its campus on Saturday, October 20. Using examples from her own historic Litchfield County home, Dano will lead a holiday decorating workshop at 2 PM. Noble Horizons is located on 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. Registration is required for the workshop and can be completed by calling 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or online at www.noblehorizons.org.
James F. Hoge, Jr. will present "The Rise of China and the Challenge to America" for the Salisbury Forum on October 26 at 7:30 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. He will speak about the benefits and risks of China's rise within the dynamic Asian region and the challenge it presents to the U.S. Free admission. For more information, visit www.salisburyforum.org.
Tickets are now on sale for the tour of Holleywood, the stately mansion on the shores of Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville that was built for former Connecticut Gov. Alexander Hamilton Holley, one of the most famous figures in the history of the state of Connecticut. The house has undergone an extensive restoration by Helen and Donald Ross. The fundraising tour on Saturday, October 27, from 4 to 7 PM will be the first opportunity for members of the public to see the interior of the house since the work was complete. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 on the day of the tour. Admission includes wine, beer, hors d'oeuvre, a silent book auction, a Historical and Restoration Talk at 5:30 PM, and proceeds will benefit the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. They can be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, Petpourri in Lakeville and at the library. www.bringingbackholleywood.com.
Jane Brody, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and The New York Times "Personal Health" columnist, will speak on "Healthy Aging" at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury, on Saturday, November 10 at 1 PM. There will be a question and answer period and a book signing. Guests may attend a private reception (at a fee of $10/person). Register at www.noblehorizons.org. or call 860-435-9851, extention 190.
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Join The White Gallery & Gallery Arts Guild for an Opening Artists' Reception on Saturday, October 13, from 3 to 7 PM. There will be Music/Food/Art. You will find the galleries at 342 and 344 Main Street in Lakeville. Gallery Arts Guild is The Tri-State Region's Newest Arts Center, featuring an array of talented artists from the Berkshire, Litchfield and Catskill regions! Gallery Arts Guild is committed to creating a space for local artists of all kinds to showcase their work in a setting that is dedicated to engaging the community at large. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. www.galleryartsguild.com.
Enjoy free guided adventures with Housatonic Heritage Walks, celebrating our heritage through hiking & walking, biking, & canoeing. Complete map and details of the walks are available online and at Town Halls and Libraries throughout the area. THIS WEEKEND! October 13 & 14. www.heritage-hikes.org.
In preparation for the holidays, Noble Horizons will welcome Emmy Award-winning actress and designer Linda Dano to its campus on Saturday, October 20. Using examples from her own historic Litchfield County home, Dano will lead a holiday decorating workshop at 2 PM. Noble Horizons is located on 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. Registration is required for the workshop and can be completed by calling 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or online at www.noblehorizons.org.
James F. Hoge, Jr. will present "The Rise of China and the Challenge to America" for the Salisbury Forum on October 26 at 7:30 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. He will speak about the benefits and risks of China's rise within the dynamic Asian region and the challenge it presents to the U.S. Free admission. For more information, visit www.salisburyforum.org.
Tickets are now on sale for the tour of Holleywood, the stately mansion on the shores of Lake Wononscopomuc in Lakeville that was built for former Connecticut Gov. Alexander Hamilton Holley, one of the most famous figures in the history of the state of Connecticut. The house has undergone an extensive restoration by Helen and Donald Ross. The fundraising tour on Saturday, October 27, from 4 to 7 PM will be the first opportunity for members of the public to see the interior of the house since the work was complete. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 on the day of the tour. Admission includes wine, beer, hors d'oeuvre, a silent book auction, a Historical and Restoration Talk at 5:30 PM, and proceeds will benefit the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. They can be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, Petpourri in Lakeville and at the library. www.bringingbackholleywood.com.

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Salisbury will celebrate its Fall Festival during the Columbus Day weekend, October 5 to 7. Special events and activities will be offered by churches, schools and organizations in the community. Amongst events (for a complete schedule of times and locations, go to www.salisburyfallfestival.org.) there will be a Chili Cook-Off, a Friends of Scoville Library's Cocktail Party and Book Sale preview, there will be a Quilt Show in the Congregational Church, and donuts and cider in front of Peter Beck's Village Store on Main Street on Sunday. On Main Street you will also find attic treasures, global crafts, homemade baked goods and previously loved jewelry, clothing and books at the churches and library. All kinds of foods will be for sale along Main Street, there will be live music, and a Scarecrow Contest sponsored by Best & Cavallaro and Sweethaven Farm. For children, there will be magic shows, hayrides, games, etc. Much, much more happening in town! Don't miss this joyful Fall weekend in Salisbury!
There will be brews to satisfy every taste when the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts the third annual Brew Ski Fest on Sunday, October 7, from 1 to 4 PM at Satre Hill in Salisbury during Fall Festival weekend. About 20 breweries will present approximately 60 styles or beer, according to Stateline Wine and Spirits, a sponsor of the event. Tickets for Brew Ski Fest cost $30 per person in advance and are available at Stateline Wine and Spirits in North Canaan and Ledgebrook Spirit Shop in Winsted. Tickets will cost $35 the day of the event. For more information go to www.jumpfest.org.
Dog lovers can join the fight against cancer by walking with their canine buddies in Bark For Life, an American Cancer Society event at Lime Rock Park on Sunday, October 7, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Registration for the walk opens at 9:30 AM and continues through 12:30 PM. Participants can also register online at www.relayforlife.org and typing "Bark For Life of Housatonic Valley" into the search field. For information about participating in Bark For Life or to help on the day of the event, go to www.facebook.com/Bark4LifeCT or email Marie.Castagna@cancer.org.
For runners of all ages -- on Sunday, October 7: Hotchkiss School features its third Annual Bearcat 5K Cross Country Challenge with a 1K and Fun Run for kids and youth. The Tots Fun Run starts at 9:30 AM; The 1K chip-timed Youth Race starts at 9:40 AM, and the 5K chip-timed Run/Walk (long sleeved tech T-shirt to first 300 registrants) starts at 10 AM. Registration cost for the 5K is $20 for adults and $15 for students. Family activities include: boomerang demonstrations, craft activities, reptile demonstrations, and face painting. Plus music, a raffle and the Goodbody Cafe. Free shuttle bus transport from race to Salisbury Fall Festival for free dessert and discounts at participating merchants. Benefits the programs and services of the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau. Please go to http://www.bearcat5K.org for more information and to register.


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On September 22 at 10 AM, Library Director, Claudia Cayne, explains, in Internet Basics, how to get the most out of the Internet using the Google Chrome browser; plus, tips on how to do a search. One hour in the Wardell Community Room at the Salisbury Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury.
The Salisbury Central School eighth-grade class will hold a lobster sale to raise funds for their trip to Washington, D.C. Lobsters will be available, cooked or raw, for $15 each. Orders must be placed by Friday, September 28, for pick-up Saturday, October 6, at the school's upper building between 4:30 and 6 PM. To place an order contact any Salisbury Central School eighth-grader or call 860-435-3560. Leave a name and phone number and specify the number of cooked or raw lobsters. Checks should be made payable to Salisbury Central School eighth grade.
Don't miss the opening "Reception for the Artist" at Argazzi Art, 22 Millerton Road (Rte 44) in Lakeville, on Saturday, September 29, from 5 to 7 PM. Feturing Ann E. Coulter's ONE TIME pastels. www.argazziart.com.
Salisbury will celebrate its Fall Festival during the Columbus Day weekend, October 5 to 7. Special events and activities will be offered by churches, schools and organizations in the community. Amongst events (for a complete schedule of times and locations, go to www.salisburyfallfestival.org.) there will be a Chili Cook-Off, a Friends of Scoville Library's Cocktail Party and Book Sale preview, there will be a Quilt Show in the Congregational Church, and donuts and cider in front of Peter Beck's Village Store on Main Street on Sunday. On Main Street you will also find attic treasures, global crafts, homemade baked goods and previously loved jewelry, clothing and books at the churches and library. All kinds of foods will be for sale along Main Street, there will be live music, and a Scarecrow Contest sponsored by Best & Cavallaro and Sweethaven Farm. For children, there will be magic shows, hayrides, games, etc. Much, much more happening in town! Don't miss this joyful Fall weekend in Salisbury!
There will be brews to satisfy every taste when the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts the third annual Brew Ski Fest on Sunday, October 7, from 1 to 4 PM at Satre Hill in Salisbury during Fall Festival weekend. About 20 breweries will present approximately 60 styles or beer, according to Stateline Wine and Spirits, a sponsor of the event. Tickets for Brew Ski Fest cost $30 per person in advance and are available at Stateline Wine and Spirits in North Canaan and Ledgebrook Spirit Shop in Winsted. Tickets will cost $35 the day of the event. For more information go to www.jumpfest.org.

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Celebrate our heritage through hiking & walking, biking & canoeing with Housatonic Heritage Walks. Enjoy more than 50 free guided adventures September 22 & 23 and October 13 & 14. Complete map and details of the walks are available online (www.heritage-hikes.org) and at Town Halls and Libraries throughout the area.
On September 22 at 10 AM, Library Director, Claudia Cayne, explains, in Internet Basics, how to get the most out of the Internet using the Google Chrome browser; plus, tips on how to do a search. One hour in the Wardell Community Room at the Salisbury Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury.
On September 29, at 4 PM, Jerry Jamin will discuss the process from brain-storming to publishing his book, Plenty Million Secrets. He will explain why it's an e-book, the hiring of an editor, the steps he took to get this book published, and will end with selected readings. Wardell Community Room in the Salisbury Memorial Library.
The Salisbury Central School eighth-grade class will hold a lobster sale to raise funds for their trip to Washington, D.C. Lobsters will be available, cooked or raw, for $15 each. Orders must be placed by Friday, September 28, for pick-up Saturday, October 6, at the school's upper building between 4:30 and 6 PM. To place an order contact any Salisbury Central School eighth-grader or call 860-435-3560. Leave a name and phone number and specify the number of cooked or raw lobsters. Checks should be made payable to Salisbury Central School eighth grade.
There will be brews to satisfy every taste when the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts the third annual Brew Ski Fest on Sunday, October 7, from 1 to 4 PM at Satre Hill in Salisbury during Fall Festival weekend. About 20 breweries will present approximately 60 styles or beer, according to Stateline Wine and Spirits, a sponsor of the event. Tickets for Brew Ski Fest cost $30 per person in advance and are available at Stateline Wine and Spirits in North Canaan and Ledgebrook Spirit Shop in Winsted. Tickets will cost $35 the day of the event. For more information go to www.jumpfest.org.

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40th Anniversary Invitational Art Exhibit and Sale - Opening Reception on Friday, September 14, 5-7pm at Noble Horizons, located at 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT. Featured artists include Allen Blagden, Janet Andre Block, Don Bracken, Brad Faus, Pieter Lefferts, Danielle Mailer, Erica Prud'homme, Susan Rand and Marjorie Reid. For more information, call 860-435-9851 or visit www.noblehorizons.org.
The Hotchkiss Concert series will open its 2012-13 season with the Amerigo String Trio, On Friday, September 14, at 7pm in Katherine Elfers Hall at the Hotchkiss School. Admission is free. For more information, call 86-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
The next "Free community Shred-it Day", sponsored by Salisbury Bank is Scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 9am to 12 noon at the Sharon Branch Limit 4 boxes per person. This is a great way to protect yourself from ID theft. Get organized now, fill the boxes in preparation for the day. Shredded paper will be recycled. http://www.salisburybank.com/
Montgomery Lodge 13 will hold a Lobster Sale on Saturday, September 15, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge, 41 Sharon Road (Route 41) in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 pounds and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.


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On Friday, September 7, at 7:30 PM, The Salisbury Forum presents "The Art of Choosing", a talk by Sheena Iyengar, Ph.D. -- a world renowned expert on the subject of choice, which can provide a sense of freedom and control essential to our well-being. Admission is free, and the event takes place at the Walker Auditorium of The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
See Lovely Homes and Support HCCC! The Housatonic Child Care Center house tour, the chance to see how other people arrange their living room, lay out their garden and order the stuff in their mud room. "I always love to see other people's houses," people say. The tour has in past years made a sizable contribution to the annual budget of the Center which cares for up to 60 pre-school age youngsters, 12 weeks to 5 years old, five days a week throughout the year. This year, the building on Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury needs a large section of roof replaced and house tour fund-raising helps immensely. For information, call Hope Mongeau at 860-435-0457.
American Legion Post 126 will hold an all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner at the hall in Sharon on Saturday, Sept 8 from 4pm to 7pm. Price is $12 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For information or questions, call the Aakjars at 860.364.5640
Sharon Fundrasier - The Volunteer fire department and ambulance squad will hold their monthly pancake breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, September 9 from 7 am to 10:30am. Price is $7 for adults, children ages 2 to 6 is $3.
The next "Free community Shred-it Day", sponsored by Salisbury Bank is Scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 9am to 12 noon at the Sharon Branch Limit 4 boxes per person. This is a great way to protect yourself from ID theft. Get organized now, fill the boxes in preparation for the day. Shredded paper will be recycled. http://www.salisburybank.com/
Montgomery Lodge 13 will hold a Lobster Sale on Saturday, September 15, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge, 41 Sharon Road (Route 41) in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 pounds and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
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Don't miss the Second Annual Vintage Race Car Parade on Thursday, August 30, at 4 PM. Vintage Race Cars will parade through Lime Rock, Lakeville, and Salisbury! then... a Street Fair in Falls Village. At 4 PM, start your engines! Race car parade starts at Lime Rock Park! From 4 to 5 PM, parade throught he main streets - Lime Rock, Lakeville, Salisbury to Falls Village! 5 to 7 PM, Street Fair - Great Food, Ice Cream, Live Jazz, Local vendors and race Cars in Falls Village!
There will be a Vendor's Fair at Skintastic, 336 Main Street in Lakeville, on Sunday, September 2, from 9 AM to 2 PM, to benefit the Lighthouse Retreat Center in Millerton. The vendors include Leslie Eckstein Massage, Stella & Dot, Thirty One Gifts, Mary Kay and Avon. Lighthouse Retreat center is a program for people new to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Based in Millerton, it serves the Tri-State area. For more information, go to www.lighthouse.org.
Music Mountain at 225 Music Mountain Road in Falls Village will be presenting the Shanghai String Quartet this weekend. On Saturday, September 1, at 6:30 PM, the concert includes two Beethoven string quartets and Smetana's string Quartet in E minor.

In a 83rd Season Anniversary Celebration Concert & Reception on Sunday, September 2, at 3 PM, guest artist Haochen Zhang will feature in works by Chopin, Mozart and Dvorak. All tickets for this celebratory event are $75. More information at www.musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126.
The 100th Goshen Agricultural Society Anniversary is this Labor Day weekend, with special contests to mark the anniversary: hay bale tossing, nail driving, pie eating and skillet throwing for any age that wants to play. Extended hours will be until 10 PM on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2. Fireworks on Saturday evening at 9 PM and a Monster Truck Show on Sunday evening. Fair admission is $8 for adults and children under 1 are free. Senior citizens may attend on Saturday for $5.
On Friday, September 7, at 7:30 PM, The Salisbury Forum presents "The Art of Choosing", a talk by Sheena Iyengar, Ph.D. -- a world renowned expert on the subject of choice, which can provide a sense of freedom and control essential to our well-being. Admission is free, and the event takes place at the Walker Auditorium of The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
See Lovely Homes and Support HCCC! The Housatonic Child Care Center house tour, the chance to see how other people arrange their living room, lay out their garden and order the stuff in their mud room. "I always love to see other people's houses," people say. The tour has in past years made a sizable contribution to the annual budget of the Center which cares for up to 60 pre-school age youngsters, 12 weeks to 5 years old, five days a week throughout the year. This year, the building on Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury needs a large section of roof replaced and house tour fund-raising helps immensely. For information, call Hope Mongeau at 860-435-0457.
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A Mid Summer Big Dream Evening takes place under the tent at The Norfolk Library, 9 Greenwoods Road East, in Norfolk, Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8 PM. Admittance fee: $25 per person. The Magic of Words and Images... as conjured by great authors. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvre, champagne, wine... and of course outstanding socializing. Join Norfolk Library Associates in kicking off their Annual Book Sale Weekend! Enjoy conversation with local authors, purchase books for signing, and also get first chance at purchasing Books of Better Value. All proceeds help underwrite the library's many free special events - documentary films, concerts, lectures, book discussions, children's programs - and more. You can help make these dreams a realty! 860-542-5075. www.norfolklibrary.org. P.S. Don't forget the Annual Book Sale on August 25 and 26 from 11 AM to 3 PM each day.
The Last Movie of the Summer at Lakeville Town Grove takes place Saturday, August 25, at 9 PM. Gates open at 8:30 PM. Admission is $2 or a non-perishable, unexpired food item to benefit Owl's Kitchen who provides quality food to those in need. Rain or Shine. Projection by HandyBoys, www.handyboysent.com.
The Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury will host the following events this month: The End of Summer Reading Party will be held at the Town Grove on Saturday, August 25, from 1 to 3 PM. The Salisbury Band will then perform a summer concert on the library lawn at 5 PM. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Parish Hall of the Salisbury Congregational Church. The final BookSchmooze will be held Thursday, August 30, from 6 to 7 PM at the library. Attendees will enjoy wine while sharing books with fellow readers. For more information, go to www.scovillelibrary.org.
Spaniels in the Field & Flushing Retrievers (SITFFR Foundation) announce their First Dog Country Fair & Walk at The Ellsworth Stone Farm in Sharon on August 26 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. All breeds are welcome! Some of the activities include a costume competition, retriever contest, pet demonstrations, a horse demonstration, treats and more!! For more information, please call 860-435-1452. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Little Guild of St. Francis.
Don't miss the Second Annual Vintage Race Car Parade on Thursday, August 30, at 4 PM. Vintage Race Cars will parade through Lime Rock, Lakeville, and Salisbury! then... a Street Fair in Falls Village. At 4 PM, start your engines! Race car parade starts at Lime Rock Park! From 4 to 5 PM, parade throught he main streets - Lime Rock, Lakeville, Salisbury to Falls Village! 5 to 7 PM, Street Fair - Great Food, Ice Cream, Live Jazz, Local vendors and race Cars in Falls Village!
See Lovely Homes and Support HCCC! The Housatonic Child Care Center house tour, the chance to see how other people arrange their living room, lay out their garden and order the stuff in their mud room. "I always love to see other people's houses," people say. The tour has in past years made a sizable contribution to the annual budget of the Center which cares for up to 60 pre-school age youngsters, 12 weeks to 5 years old, five days a week throughout the year. This year, the building on Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury needs a large section of roof replaced and house tour fund-raising helps immensely. For information, call Hope Mongeau at 860-435-0457.
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Welcome to join the opening of Diane Love’s Exhibit: "OBSERVING THE OBSERVER" with an Artist's Reception on Saturday, August 18th, from 5 to 7 PM. Wine, cheese and sweets will be served during the reception which is open to the public. We are looking forward to seeing you at The Moviehouse Gallery, 48 Main Street, Millerton, say Robert and Carol Sadlon.

The Exhibit will include Love’s candid photographs from her series, OBSERVING THE OBSERVER, and also a series of her one of a kind printed paintings, or “monoprints”. OBSERVING THE OBSERVER, according to Love, “is my voyeur’s view of people immersed in the world of art.”
The Exhibit runs from August 18 through November 1, 2012, and can be viewed during regular theater hours.
CONTACT: Carol Sadlon, sadlon@snet.net, 860 435 2897 www.themoviehouse.net
Diane Love, dianethink@aol.com, 646 361 3137 www.dianelove.com http://www.dianelove.com/category/art/photography/people/
A Mid Summer Big Dream Evening takes place under the tent at The Norfolk Library, 9 Greenwoods Road East, in Norfolk, Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8 PM. Admittance fee: $25 per person. The Magic of Words and Images... as conjured by great authors. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvre, champagne, wine... and of course outstanding socializing. Join Norfolk Library Associates in kicking off their Annual Book Sale Weekend! Enjoy conversation with local authors, purchase books for signing, and also get first chance at purchasing Books of Better Value. All proceeds help underwrite the library's many free special events - documentary films, concerts, lectures, book discussions, children's programs - and more. You can help make these dreams a realty! 860-542-5075. www.norfolklibrary.org. P.S. Don't forget the Annual Book Sale on August 25 and 26 from 11 AM to 3 PM each day.
The Montgomery Lodge #13 will hold its first regular lobster sale of the season on Saturday, August 18, from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge at 41 Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters cost $15 each. Littleneck clams are also available at $7 per dozen. Place an order by calling the lobster line at 860-435-9722.
Don't miss the Second Annual Vintage Race Car Parade on Thursday, August 30, at 4 PM. Vintage Race Cars will parade through Lime Rock, Lakeville, and Salisbury! then... a Street Fair in Falls Village. At 4 PM, start your engines! Race car parade starts at Lime Rock Park! From 4 to 5 PM, parade throught he main streets - Lime Rock, Lakeville, Salisbury to Falls Village! 5 to 7 PM, Street Fair - Great Food, Ice Cream, Live Jazz, Local vendors and race Cars in Falls Village!
See Lovely Homes and Support HCCC! The Housatonic Child Care Center house tour, the chance to see how other people arrange their living room, lay out their garden and order the stuff in their mud room. "I always love to see other people's houses," people say. The tour has in past years made a sizable contribution to the annual budget of the Center which cares for up to 60 pre-school age youngsters, 12 weeks to 5 years old, five days a week throughout the year. This year, the building on Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury needs a large section of roof replaced and house tour fund-raising helps immensely. For information, call Hope Mongeau at 860-435-0457.

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Now playing at TriArts Sharon Playhouse, "The Sound of Music," playing August 9 to 26. The Litchfield Hills are alive with this final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, destined to become the world's most beloved musical. This performance is sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate and Founders Insurance. Go to www.triarts.net for tickets and directions.
This week is a very busy week at Audubon Sharon! This coming Saturday and Sunday is the 45th annual Sharon Audubon Festival! Come out on one or both days and learn about bears, porcupines, deer, bats, snakes, bugs, pond life, trees, birds, bees, rabbits, butterflies, wild edibles and much more! For more information, including the complete schedule of events, program descriptions, featured performances and more, check out our website at http://www.sharon.audubon.org/45thAnnualSharonAudubonFestival.htm Gates open 9:30am-5:30pm. $7 Adults, $5 Children 12 and under. No pets allowed on the Audubon Grounds

Activities for all family members: Live animals, nature walks, exhibits, music, children's activity tent, vendors, food and more.
Collin & Co. are holding an ESTATE SALE at 28 Upper Main Street in Sharon on Friday, August 10th from 5pm to 7:30pm. Wine, Cheese & Early Buying $15pp (Friday only) to benefit Sharon Land Trust; Saturday & Sunday, August 11th & 12th 9am-3pm. Amongst items for sale: Louis Vuitton trunk, George Washington memorabilia prints, plates, etc. Decorator quality upholstered chairs and ottomans, sofas, Period bow front chest of drawers, Kroehler 1950s six drawer lowboy and many other chests of drawers, vintage ceramic chinese garden stools, Teak garden furninture, planters, cast iron urns, wicker porch furniture, stunning decorative items, lots of lamps, artwork, mirrors, bullseye mirror, oriental carpets, glass, and china. Cash & Checks only. For photos and directions visit: www.collin-and-co.com.
The White Gallery in Lakeville reopens with an old favorite: Exhibiting three quite different landscape painters in a single open space is a daunting challenge. Yet that is what Tino Galluzzo has chosen to do for the first show in his new -- and newly renovated -- White Gallery located behind the original White which is now home to Gallery Arts Guild. Agitated work by David Dunlop, a White favorite, is hung near the calm, intricate oils of Carolyn Edlund and the simple, emphatically horizontal pictures of Victor Leger. "Landscapes, Landscapes, Landscapes" continues through September 9. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. Call 860-435-1029.
Don't miss the Second Annual Vintage Race Car Parade on Thursday, August 30, at 4 PM. Vintage Race Cars will parade through Lime Rock, Lakeville, and Salisbury! then... a Street Fair in Falls Village. At 4 PM, start your engines! Race car parade starts at Lime Rock Park! From 4 to 5 PM, parade throught he main streets - Lime Rock, Lakeville, Salisbury to Falls Village! 5 to 7 PM, Street Fair - Great Food, Ice Cream, Live Jazz, Local vendors and race Cars in Falls Village!

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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest CT has announced that its 21st annual Tag Sale will be held on the first weekend in August in the Mars Athletic Center at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. A preview and purchase night will be held on Friday, August 3, from 6 to 8 PM, with a $10 donation. The main sale will be held Saturday, August 4, from 9 AM to 3 PM, and the "bag sale" will be held Sunday, August 4, from noon to 3 PM. There is no admission charge on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from this sale will advance the group's mission of building and repairing homes in Northwest CT.
This coming Saturday, August 4th, Kate Stiassni's amazingly colorful baskets will be sold at the 53rd Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Food for Life Pantry at St. Thomas Church in Amenia, NY. The baskets will actually be found at the St. Thomas booth. The food pantry feeds an average of 150 people each week, giving out three days' worth of food. That is 5000 meals each month -- an effort totally run by volunteers!
Coming up next at TriArts Sharon Playhouse, "The Sound of Music," playing August 9 to 26. The Litchfield Hills are alive with this final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, destined to become the world's most beloved musical. This performance is sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate and Founders Insurance. Go to www.triarts.net for tickets and directions.
Movies at The Grove in Lakeville continues. The following films will be shown outdoors. If it rains, the screening will be moved indoors. "The Social Network," Saturday, August 4; "Young Frankenstein'" Saturday, August 25, directed by and starring Mel Brooks. Movies start at 9 PM. Admission is $2 per person, or food items for OWL's Kitchen.
New York City-based independent recording artist Pete Pidgeon is an artist-in-residence this summer in Connecticut. He will perform a mix of covers and original compositions in solo acoustic concerts at the Country Bistro each Friday from 6 to 9 PM through August 31st. For more information on Pete, go to www.petepidgeon.com. For details on the CountryBistro shows, call 860-435-9420.

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Opening at Eckert Fine Art on Saturday, July 28, from 3 to 7 PM, an exhibit OF UNEXPRESSIBLE PARADOXES and A Gallery Talk by Dr. Judith Kafka Maxwell, the author of Anna Richards Brewster: "American Impressionist" at 3 PM. The Gallery is located at 34 Main Street in Millerton. www.eckertfineart.com
The 7th annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clam Bake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, July 28, from 2 to 8 PM. SWSA's winter wonderland will be transformed into a summer fun-filled family day. The traditional kiln will be built to cook the lobsters, clams, potatoes and corn. Hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, beer and wine for purchase. Live music and dancing finish out the evening. All proceeds help families battling cancer with their day-to-day financial needs. Clam bake meal tickets are advance sale only. For tickets, call Tanya Tedder 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd 860-824-5493.
Do come and see Beasts of the Southern Wild, a premiere Event at the Moviehouse in Millerton with Producer Dan Janvey, on Saturday, July 28th - Q&A Session follows the 7PM Show, and an introduction to the 9:20 Show. Reserve your tickets right away for what is sure to be a sold out show! Mr. Janvey is an independent producer. Most recently, he produced TCHOUPITOULAS, by the Ross Brothers, which premiered at SXSW, and won the HBO Emerging Artists Award at Hot Docs. He is a founding member of the Louisiana based Court 13 Collective. He has participated in the Sundance Creative Producing Initiative as a Mark Silverman Fellow, and has won the Indian Paintbrush Producer’s Award. Dan also worked as a Field Organizer in the 2008 Obama Campaign in North Carolina. “Any day now, the fabric of the universe is gonna come undone. The ice caps is ‘gonna melt, the water’s ‘gonna rise, and everything south of the levee’s going under.” The Bathtub, Louisiana, USA
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest CT has announced that its 21st annual Tag Sale will be held on the first weekend in August in the Mars Athletic Center at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. A preview and purchase night will be held on Friday, August 3, from 6 to 8 PM, with a $10 donation. The main sale will be held Saturday, August 4, from 9 AM to 3 PM, and the "bag sale" will be held Sunday, August 4, from noon to 3 PM. There is no admission charge on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from this sale will advance the group's mission of building and repairing homes in Northwest CT.
New York City-based independent recording artist Pete Pidgeon is an artist-in-residence this summer in Connecticut. He will perform a mix of covers and original compositions in solo acoustic concerts at the Country Bistro each Friday from 6 to 9 PM through August 31st. For more information on Pete, go to www.petepidgeon.com. For details on the CountryBistro shows, call 860-435-9420.

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A Feast of Fast Fun for Fans of Ferrari! Mama Mia, they're back! North America's best single-marque racing championship, the Ferrari Challenge, screams its way back to Lime Rock Park this Saturday, July 21. Nobody does racing like Ferrari, and with a field full of production-based F458C (“C” for competition) race cars, it’s Ferraris fender-to-fender and nose-to-tail.

There are two big races, plus a qualifying session, and we’ve packed the Midway with everything from Hot Air Balloon rides and dunk tanks to go-karts, great live music – special vendors and more. The Harpoon Tavern – beer, wine and cocktails – is open for all, plus Lime Rock’s all-new Blender Bar will be prominent in the Midway.

And hey, here’s something Ferrari is doing for Lime Rock fans... click here and you can enter to win a “Ferrari 458 Challenge Experience!”

You can purchase tickets to this Saturday’s Ferrari Challenge event at Lime Rock Park online or by phone (860.435.5000): Your tickets will be at Will Call either way.
Audubon Sharon will be hosting a free program on butterflies of Connecticut on Saturday, July 21, at 10 AM at Sharon Audubon Center on Route 4 in Sharon. More than 100 butterfly species can be found in the state. Discover which species call Sharon Audubon home. Attendees will go on a butterfly hunt and learn to identify these winged creatures and the food plants they depend on. All ages are welcome. Fore more information call 869-364-0520.
Opening at Eckert Fine Art on Saturday, July 28, from 3 to 7 PM, an exhibit OF UNEXPRESSIBLE PARADOXES and A Gallery Talk by Dr. Judith Kafka Maxwell, the aurthor of Anna Richards Brewster: "American Impressionist" at 3 PM. The Gallery is located at 34 Main Street in Millerton. www.eckertfineart.com
The 7th annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clam Bake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, July 28, from 2 to 8 PM. SWSA's winter wonderland will be transformed into a summer fun-filled family day. The traditional kiln will be built to cook the lobsters, clams, potatoes and corn. Hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, beer and wine for purchase. Live music and dancing finish out the evening. All proceeds help families battling cancer with their day-to-day financial needs. Clam bake meal tickets are advance sale only. For tickets, call Tanya Tedder 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd 860-824-5493.


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The Gallery Arts Guild invites you for the opening of the TriState region's newest arts center, featuring 'Artists and Artisans in our Midst' - an array of talented artists from the Berkshire, Litchfield and Catskill regions! July 13 - September 9. Opening artists reception Saturday, July 14, 4 - 7 pm. There will be food, art, music. Gallery Arts Guild, 342 Main Street in Lakeville, open Thursday - Monday, 11 AM - 4 PM. John Brett & Jane Strong, directors.
Beginning Saturday, July 14, three PG 13 movies are scheduled to run at The Grove in Lakeville at 9 PM rain or shine (gates open at 8:30 PM). Admission is $2 each. July movie is 'School of Rock'. If it rains, movies will be shown indoors in the Town Grove building. Movie projection is being provided by HandyBoys (www.handyboysent.com).
Sweet Dreams - A FilmWorks Forum Event at the Moviehouse in Millerton - will be featured Sunday, July 15th, at 11:00AM. Seating begins at 10:30AM on a First-Come Basis followed by a Q&A with Director Rob Fruchtman. After the Q&A please stay for an Ice Cream Social with special guests Jennie Dundas and Alexis Miesen of Blue Marble Ice Cream for a tasting of the Ice Cream that inspired Sweet Dreams. Learn more about how you can help the women of Butare, Rwanda keep their Sweet Dreams alive.

Sweet Dreams is the story of the women of Ingoma Nshya, the first women’s drumming troupe in Rwanda, and their efforts to create the country’s first locally owned ice cream shop, Inzozi Nziza - Sweet Dreams. Sweet Dreams follows this remarkable group of Rwandan women as they create their own unique path to a future of peace and possibility. Open to the Public, free of charge.
Audubon Sharon will be hosting a free program on butterflies of Connecticut on Saturday, July 21, at 10 AM at Sharon Audubon Center on Route 4 in Sharon. More than 100 butterfly species can be found in the state. Discover which species call Sharon Audubon home. Attendees will go on a butterfly hunt and learn to identify these winged creatures and the food plants they depend on. All ages are welcome. Fore more information call 869-364-0520.
The 7th annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clam Bake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, July 28, from 2 to 8 PM. SWSA's winter wonderland will be transformed into a summer fun-filled family day. The traditional kiln will be built to cook the lobsters, clams, potatoes and corn. Hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, beer and wine for purchase. Live music and dancing finish out the evening. All proceeds help families battling cancer with their day-to-day financial needs. Clam bake meal tickets are advance sale only. For tickets, call Tanya Tedder 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd 860-824-5493.

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The first Norfolk Family Festival will be held on Sunday, July 8, from noon to 5 PM at Station Place and throughout the village. Join ArtsWave! for live acoustic music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, live rock music, and a free concert at Yale Music School. Thirty artists and craftspeople will display their works. For children there will be games available and free balloons courtesy of Salisbury Bank & Trust. Visit www.norfolkartswave.org for more information.
Hotchkiss Summer Portals Chamber Music Series continues its 2012 season on Friday, July 13, in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall with a performance by the Miro Quartet at 7:30 PM. A $20 donation is requested. On Saturday, July 14, at 7:30 PM, the Miro Quartet will perform again. More concerts follow through July 16. For more information, go to www.hotchkissportals.org., call 860-435-3775 or email summerconcerts@hotchkiss.org.
The Gallery Arts Guild invites you for the opening of the TriState region's newest arts center, featuring 'Artists and Artisans in our Midst' - an array of talented artists from the Berkshire, Litchfield and Catskill regions! July 13 - September 9. Opening artists reception Saturday, July 14, 4 - 7 pm. There will be food, art, music. Gallery Arts Guild, 342 Main Street in Lakeville, open Thursday - Monday, 11 AM - 4 PM. John Brett & Jane Strong, directors.
Beginning Saturday, July 14, three PG 13 movies are scheduled to run at The Grove in Lakeville at 9 PM rain or shine (gates open at 8:30 PM). Admission is $2 each. If it rains, movies will be shown indoors in the Town Grove building. Movie projection is being provided by HandyBoys (www.handyboysent.com).
The 7th annual Jane Lloyd Fund Clam Bake returns to Satre Hill Saturday, July 28, from 2 to 8 PM. SWSA's winter wonderland will be transformed into a summer fun-filled family day. The traditional kiln will be built to cook the lobsters, clams, potatoes and corn. Hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, beer and wine for purchase. Live music and dancing finish out the evening. All proceeds help families battling cancer with their day-to-day financial needs. Clam bake meal tickets are advance sale only. For tickets, call Tanya Tedder 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd 860-824-5493.

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Please join the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association at an Estate Sale of English & Early American Antiques, Friday, June 29, from 5 to 8 PM at 141 Main Street, Sharon. There will be wine, cheese & early buying for $15 per person to benefit the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association. The sale continues Saturday, and Sunday, June 30-July 1. Sale items include furniture, quilts & samplers, mirrors, candlesticks & sconces as well as art. Cash & checks only. For more information, visit www.soundadvisors.com & opendoorestatesales.net.

There is another Tag Sale & Silent Auction called The Great Attic Classic, taking place at Sharon Historical Society at 18 Main Street in Sharon, starting with an early buying party & silent auction on Friday, June 29, at 6 to 8 PM ($40 in advance, $50 at the door). Sale continues Saturday, June 30 with early admission at 9 AM for $10; general admission from 10 AM to 4 PM - free, and Sunday, July 1st, from 10 AM to 1 PM, again free.
With the Fourth of July hitting on a Wednesday this year, the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park have decided to put on their annual fireworks extravaganza at Lime Rock park on Saturday, June 30 (rain date Sunday July 1). The park will open at 6 PM. Refreshment stands will be open on the grounds, and people are invited to bring their own picnic supplies. The fireworks light the night skies over the park at about 9 PM. Admission is $15 per vehicle, except buses. Walk-ins are $5 each. A family of five saves $10 driving in rather than walking onto the grounds. No pets are allowed. Proceeds from the event will go to local scholarships, community gifts to the Northwest Corner area and international service projects.
Everyone is welcome to Lake Wononscopomuc Association's Independence Boat Parade & Picnic on Sunday, July 1, at 12 Noon at the Town Grove in Lakeville. Decorate a boat, join the parade! There will be prizes by Peter Beck's Village Store, music by The Resilience Brass Band, face painting, and a petting zoo. There will be prizes for 3 categories: children, family, business. Boats (sail, paddle or motor up to 10 hp) up to 20 feet in length. All boaters must wear life jackets.
The season has started for The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival - Yale School of Music. For tickets and information, go to Norfolkmusic.org or call 860-542-3000.

Hotchkiss Summer Portals Chamber Music Series opens its ninth season on Monday, July 2, in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Pianist and Portals Chamber Music Program Artistic Diretor Melvin Chen will perform at 7:30 PM with the 2012 Portals resident quartet, including violinists Hye-Jin Kim an Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violist Peter Barsony and cellist Nicholas Canellakis. Admission is free. For more information on Portals' summer season, go to www.hotchkissportals.org., call 860-435-3775 or email summerconcerts@hotchkiss.org.
Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury invites you to join their first Summer Reading Program for Grownups, "Between the Covers". Share books, meet fellow readers and sign up at the Book Schmooze on Thursday, July 5, from 6 to 7 PM. There will be wine, cheese and books. Every book read is an entry for prizes, courtesy of Friends of the Library. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Don't miss the Noble Horizons 40th Anniversary Invitational Sculpture show, open daily from 11 AM to 4 PM through October 14. Pick a comfortably sunny day to visit, and be sure to pick up a guide to the show at the main desk before starting on what will be a pleasant art walk. Call 860-435-9851 or go to www.noblehorizons.org if you need more information.
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2012 Open Your Eyes Arts Studio Tour, a free tour of 34 artists's studios in Salisbury, North Canaan, Falls Village and Sharon, takes place June 23 & 24. Visit OpenYourEyesTour.org for map/directions and pre-register for added perks. Or call 860-618-0075 for more information.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will host an afternoon with Jane O'Connor, the bestselling author of the beloved "Fancy Nancy" series and the new "Nancy Clancy" series for older readers, on Saturday, June 23, from 2 to 4 PM. Attendees may wear their fanciest pink and purple attire and join in the Fancy Fashion Show. Copies of O'Connor's books will be available for purchase and signature. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.hotchkisslibrary.org.
With the Fourth of July hitting on a Wednesday this year, the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park have decided to put on their annual fireworks extravaganza at Lime Rock park on Saturday, June 30 (rain date Sunday July 1). The park will open at 6 PM. Refreshment stands will be open on the grounds, and people are invited to bring their own picnic supplies. The fireworks light the night skies over the park at about 9 PM. Admission is $15 per vehicle, except buses. Walk-ins are $5 each. A family of five saves $10 driving in rather than walking onto the grounds. No pets are allowed. Proceeds from the event will go to local scholarships, community gifts to the Northwest Corner area and international service projects.
Everyone is welcome to Lake Wononscopomuc Association's Independence Boat Parade & Picnic on Sunday, July 1, at 12 Noon at the Town Grove in Lakeville. Decorate a boat, join the parade! There will be prizes by Peter Beck's Village Store, music by The Resilience Brass Band, face painting, and a petting zoo. There will be prizes for 3 categories: children, family, business. Boats (sail, paddle or motor up to 10 hp) up to 20 feet in length. All boaters must wear life jackets.
The Hotchkiss Summer Portals Chamber Music Series opens its ninth season on Monday, July 2, in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Pianist and Portals Chamber Music Program Artistic Diretor Melvin Chen will perform at 7:30 PM with the 2012 Portals resident quartet, including violinists Hye-Jin Kim an Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violist Peter Barsony and cellist Nicholas Canellakis. Admission is free. For more information on Portals' summer season, go to www.hotchkissportals.org., call 860-435-3775 or email summerconcerts@hotchkiss.org.

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Montgomery Lodge No. 13 will hold its first regular LOBSTER sale of the season on Saturday, June 16, from 4 to 6 PM at the Lodge at 41 Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/4 pound and are $15 each. Littleneck clams are also available at $7 a dozen. Call the lobster line at 860-435-9722 to reserve an order.

Don't miss the Blowout Tag Sale this weekend at 184 Belgo Road in Lakeville, Saturday & Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM. For photos & directions, visit www.collin-and-co.com.
Please join Jane Eckert of Eckert Fine Art as she celebrates the one-year anniversary at her location in Millerton, NY on Saturday, June 16, from 3 to 7 PM. Jane invites you to meet Sharon artist Eric Forstmann and view his recent still life paintings and landscapes. Come by to see what's new, have some hors d'oeuvre, wine and conversation! Eckert Fine Art is at 34 Main Street in Millerton.
The 13th annual Tuesdays at Six lecture series sponsored by the Falls Village/Canaan Historical Society has announced its 2012 lecture series. These are the first two talks: June 19: "Who were those men of Iron?" presented by Friends of the Beckley Furnace committee members Ed Kirby, Geoff Brown, Dick Paddock and Fred Warner. June 26: "The Future of News" presented by Sandy Padwe, special lecturer at Columia University Graduate School of Journalism.
With the Fourth of July hitting on a Wednesday this year, the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park have decided to put on their annual fireworks extravaganza at Lime Rock park on Saturday, June 30 (rain date Sunday July 1). The park will open at 6 PM. Refreshment stands will be open on the grounds, and people are invited to bring their own picnic supplies. The fireworks light the night skies over the park at about 9 PM. Admission is $15 per vehicle, except buses. Walk-ins are $5 each. A family of five saves $10 driving in rather than walking onto the grounds. No pets are allowed. Proceeds from the event will go to local scholarships, community gifts to the Northwest Corner area and international service projects.
Everyone is welcome to Lake Wononscopomuc Association's Independence Boat Parade & Picnic on Sunday, July 1, at 12 Noon at the Town Grove in Lakeville. Decorate a boat, join the parade! There will be prizes by Peter Beck's Village Store, music by The Resilience Brass Band, face painting, and a petting zoo. There will be prizes for 3 categories: children, family, business. Boats (sail, paddle or motor up to 10 hp) up to 20 feet in length. All boaters must wear life jackets.
The Hotchkiss Summer Portals Chamber Music Series opens its ninth season on Monday, July 2, in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Pianist and Portals Chamber Music Program Artistic Diretor Melvin Chen will perform at 7:30 PM with the 2012 Portals resident quartet, including violinists Hye-Jin Kim an Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violist Peter Barsony and cellist Nicholas Canellakis. Admission is free. For more information on Portals' summer season, go to www.hotchkissportals.org., call 860-435-3775 or email summerconcerts@hotchkiss.org.
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A Divalicious way to kick off the TriArts season at the Sharon Playhouse: Divas Do The Decades will be featured June 8, 9, and 10; Friday & Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 5 PM. The fast-paced, Vegas-style musical revue has become a signature event at TriArts. This year's show will feature memorable hit songs from the 1920s through the 1990s, with over 40 women, ages 8 to 80, and four men to spice things up. Address is 49 Amenia Road in Sharon and tickets can be bought at www.triarts.net or by calling 860-364-SHOW.
The North East Community Center brings the NYC company, Dances for a Variable Population, to Millerton on Saturday, June 9th with a "Day of Dance", celebrating the joys of dance for expression, wellness and community, culminating in a performance with DVP's multigenerational company. The June 9 events start at 11 AM with a dance workshop for adults of all ages and abilities. From 1:30 to 3:30 PM, there will be a Master Class / Teacher Workshop: fitness and dance professionals can learn Naomi's methods for engaging people of varying physical and mental abilities, honoring their limitations while freeing them to enjoy the pleasure of movement and discover a new level of fitness. At 7 PM, there will be a performance, including professional company and community members. All events take place at NECC, 51 South Center Street, in Millerton. To register, call 518-789-4259 or visit www.neccmillerton.org.
Please join Jane Eckert of Eckert Fine Art as she celebrates the one-year anniversary at her location in Millerton, NY on Saturday, June 16, from 3 to 7 PM. Jane invites you to meet Sharon artist Eric Forstmann and view his recent still life paintings and landscapes. Come by to see what's new, have some hors d'oeuvre, wine and conversation! Eckert Fine Art is at 34 Main Street in Millerton.
The 13th annual Tuesdays at Six lecture series sponsored by the Falls Village/Canaan Historical Society has announced its 2012 lecture series. These are the first two talks: June 19: "Who were those men of Iron?" presented by Friends of the Beckley Furnace committee members Ed Kirby, Geoff Brown, Dick Paddock and Fred Warner. June 26: "The Future of News" presented by Sandy Padwe, special lecturer at Columia University Graduate School of Journalism.
With the Fourth of July hitting on a Wednesday this year, the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park have decided to put on their annual fireworks extravaganza at Lime Rock park on Saturday, June 30 (rain date Sunday July 1). The park will open at 6 PM. Refreshment stands will be open on the grounds, and people are invited to bring their own picnic supplies. The fireworks light the night skies over the park at about 9 PM. Admission is $15 per vehicle, except buses. Walk-ins are $5 each. A family of five saves $10 driving in rather than walking onto the grounds. No pets are allowed. Proceeds from the event will go to local scholarships, community gifts to the Northwest Corner area and international service projects.

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A Divalicious way to kick off the TriArts season at the Sharon Playhouse: Divas Do The Decades will be featured June 8, 9, and 10; Friday & Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 5 PM. The fast-paced, Vegas-style musical revue has become a signature event at TriArts. This year's show will feature memorable hit songs from the 1920s through the 1990s, with over 40 women, ages 8 to 80, and four men to spice things up. Address is 49 Amenia Road in Sharon and tickets can be bought at www.triarts.net or by calling 860-364-SHOW.
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is planning a GALA EVENT at Lime Rock Park for Saturday, June 2 -- "An Evening Under the Stars, From Ferraris to Fettuccine." Experience the thrills and romance of Italy during the fashionably chic 1960's era. The curated event will feature classic, locally owned Italian sports cars. Following cocktails, dinner will include Italian artisan breads, cuisine and wine, followed by a live auction. Tickets cost $150 per person. Proceeds will support counseling and behavioral health services provided by CMHA. For more information, call Carol Mack at 860-435-2529, ext. 114, or go to www.cmhacc.org/tickets to purchase online.
Lyda Rose is coming back to town at a dinner concert and buffet luncheon of the HousaTonics, the Northeast Corner's barbership singers for the past 25 years, along with Pretty Baby, Caroline, Mary Lou and other dames on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. Performances will be held in the dining room of the Salisbury School starting at 6 PM on Saturday, and at 12:30 PM on Sunday. Admission for either performance, which includes drinks and dinner or a luncheon buffet, is $30 per person. Tickets are available from individual members, the Salisbury Pharmacy and Oblong Books in Millerton. The tributes to these and other figures will be led by Donald Sosin. The singing will benefit OWL's Kitchen and the music program of Housatonic Valley Regional High School. For more information, go to www.housaTonics.org.
TimeOut Foundation is hosting its annual Family Festival on Sunday, June 10, from 11:30 AM to 6 PM at 408 Lime Rock Road/Route 112. Follow the signs to offsite parking. Tickets are $10 per person and $25 for a family of three or more. The festival features live music, horseback riding, martial arts demonstrations, a Challenge Course, archery, tomahawk tossing, face-painting, food and door prizes. TimeOut Foundation promotes positive change in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live through a combination of non-residential programs tailored to the individual. Family income is not a barrier to admission. To learn more, call 860-318-1848.
The 13th annual Tuesdays at Six lecture series sponsored by the Falls Village/Canaan Historical Society has announced its 2012 lecture seies. These are the first two talks: June 19: "Who were those men of Iron?" presented by Friends of the Beckley Furnace committee members Ed Kirby, Geoff Brown, Dick Paddock and Fred Warner. June 26: "The Future of News" presented by Sandy Padwe, special lecturer at Columia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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Don't miss celebrating Memorial Day on Monday with the most charming, moving, beautiful area Parades, veterans ceremonies, gravesite salutes to the fallen. Every little village has its own Parade. For a schedule of when and where to join in, see the Lakeville Journal.
The students who perform in The Hotchkiss Orchestra and the school jazz ensemble, Right Brain Logic, will present an evening of classical and original music in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, on Friday, May 25, at 6:30 PM. The concert is free and open to the public. Go to www.hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423 for more information.
The White Gallery, at 342 Main Street in Lakeville, features a new exhibit by Ann Chernow. Opening and Artist's Reception will take place Saturday, May 26, from 5 to 7 PM. For more information, visit www.thewhitegalleryart.com.
Lyda Rose is coming back to town at a dinner concert and buffet luncheon of the HousaTonics, the Northeast Corner's barbership singers for the past 25 years, along with Pretty Baby, Caroline, Mary Lou and other dames on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. Performances will be held in the dining room of the Salisbury School starting at 6 PM on Saturday, and at 12:30 PM on Sunday. Admission for either performance, which includes drinks and dinner or a luncheon buffet, is $30 per person. Tickets are available from individual members, the Salisbury Pharmacy and Oblong Books in Millerton. The tributes to these and other figures will be led by Donald Sosin. The singing will benefit OWL's Kitchen and the music program of Housatonic Valley Regional High School. For more information, go to www.housaTonics.org.
SAVE THE DATE: Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is planning a GALA EVENT at Lime Rock Park for Saturday, June 2 -- "An Evening Under the Stars, From Ferraris to Fettuccine." Experience the thrills and romance of Italy during the fashionably chic 1960's era. The curated event will feature classic, locally owned Italian sports cars. Following cocktails, dinner will include Italian artisan breads, cuisine and wine, followed by a live auction. Tickets cost $150 per person. Proceeds will support counseling and behavioral health services provided by CMHA. For more information, call Carol Mack at 860-435-2529, ext. 114, or go to www.cmhacc.org/tickets to purchase online.

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***TRADE SECRETS***, a two-day annual event to benefit Women's Support Services (www.wssdv.org), takes place May 19 and 20 at Lion Rock Farm off Route 41 in Sharon. May 19 features rare plant and garden antiques sales and May 20 features a tour of four splendid gardens, including Trade Secret's signature garden of Bunny Williams in Falls Village. For tickets & further information, visit www.tradesecretsct.com or call 860-364-1080. (Please - regretfully, no pets are welcome.)
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together!) will feature a talk on "Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard" by Rich Wilson, sailor and international lecturer. Only the second American in history to complete the perilous, non-stop, solo around-the-world, Vendee Globe Race. The free lecture will take place on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 PM in the Seifert Theater at Salisbury School on Route 44 in Salisbury.

Also on Friday, May 18, at 7 PM, The Hotchkiss School presents a South American Extravaganza, an evening of chamber music from Brazil & Argentina with works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Mignone. The concert takes place in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. Hotchkiss School is on Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
Lyda Rose is coming back to town at a dinner concert and buffet luncheon of the HousaTonics, the Northeast Corner's barbership singers for the past 25 years, along with Pretty Baby, Caroline, Mary Lou and other dames on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. Performances will be held in the dining room of the Salisbury School starting at 6 PM on Saturday, and at 12:30 PM on Sunday. Admission for either performance, which includes drinks and dinner or a luncheon buffet, is $30 per person. Tickets are available from individual members, the Salisbury Pharmacy and Oblong Books in Millerton. The tributes to these and other figures will be led by Donald Sosin. The singing will benefit OWL's Kitchen and the music program of Housatonic Valley Regional High School. For more information, go to www.housaTonics.org.
As a prelude to its regular summer offerings and to kick off its 53rd year selling lobsters, Montgomery Lodge No. 13 (Sharon Road in Lakeville) will hold a lobster sale on Saturday, May 19, with pick-up from 3 to 6 PM to benefit the Housatonic Valley Regional High School Robotics club. The average price of the lobsters is $15, and they may be ordered by calling 860-435-9722. Lobsters are available live or cooked. Raw or steamed clams are also available for $7 per dozen. To guarantee an order, call by Friday, May 18.
Save the Date: Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is planning a GALA EVENT at Lime Rock Park for Saturday, June 2 -- "An Evening Under the Stars, From Ferraris to Fettuccine." Experience the thrills and romance of Italy during the fashionably chic 1960's era. The curated event will feature classic, locally owned Italian sports cars. Following cocktails, dinner will include Italian artisan breads, cuisine and wine, followed by a live auction. Tickets cost $150 per person. Proceeds will support counseling and behavioral health services provided by CMHA. For more information, call Carol Mack at 860-435-2529, ext. 114, or go to www.cmhacc.org/tickets to purchase online.

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The Arts at Hotchkiss will present a Spring Choral Concert featuring The Hotchkiss Chorus, on May 13, at 7 PM in the Hotchkiss Chapel at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville. On Friday, May 18, at 7 PM, The Hotchkiss School presents a South American Extravaganza, an evening of chamber music from Brazil & Argentina with works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Mignone. The concert takes place in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center.
***TRADE SECRETS***, a two-day annual event to benefit Women's Support Services (www.wssdv.org), takes place May 19 and 20 at Lion Rock Farm off Route 41 in Sharon. May 19 features rare plant and garden antique sales and May 20 features a tour of four splendid gardens, including Trade Secret's signature garden of Bunny Williams in Falls Village. For tickets & further information, visit www.tradesecretsct.com or call 860-364-1080. (Please - regretfully, no pets are welcome.)
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together!) will feature a talk on "Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard" by Rich Wilson, sailor and international lecturer. Only the second American in history to complete the perilous, non-stop, solo around-the-world, Vendee Globe Race. The free lecture will take place on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 PM in the Seifert Theater at Salisbury School on Route 44 in Salisbury.
Sid Bernstein, the American music producer and promoter, changed the American music scene by bringing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks to the U.S. He recently stated that John D'Ercole's bass guitar playing and his gentle manner are so magnificent that "I know he'll be a headline performer before he leaves his twenties." John D'Ercole's musical repertoire includes jazz, classical and contemporary music. He has arranged a repertoire of classical compositions for the six-string bass guitar. D'Ercole, son of local Lakeville resident, Sergio D'Ercole will perform at the Hudson Union Society in New York City on May 16. For more information and to order a ticket, go to hudsonunionsociety.com.
Save the Date: Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is planning a GALA EVENT at Lime Rock Park for Saturday, June 2 -- "An Evening Under the Stars, From Ferraris to Fettuccine." Experience the thrills and romance of Italy during the fashionably chic 1960's era. The curated event will feature classic, locally owned Italian sports cars. Following cocktails, dinner will include Italian artisan breads, cuisine and wine, followed by a live auction. Tickets cost $150 per person. Proceeds will support counseling and behavioral health services provided by CMHA. For more information, call Carol Mack at 860-435-2529, ext. 114, or go to www.cmhacc.org/tickets to purchase online.

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On May 5, from 1 to 3 PM, HUNTER BEE, the wonderfully eclectic store at 21 Main Street in Millerton, will be hosting Frank Langella who will be signing copies of his new book "Dropped Names," which is getting rave reviews. Copies are available at Oblong Books, also in Millerton. That same morning, at 11 AM, The Moviehouse in Millerton will have a complimentary screening of Langella's upcoming film "Robot and Frank."

Jonathan Bee and Kent Hunter of Hunter Bee have opened a satellite shop in the new Salisbury Breads bakery that opened on April 12 on Main Street. Decorative items and antiques are being sold in the back rooms of the building, which used to be a gift shop. Many of the items for sale are for cooking, baking or serving food. Don't miss visiting this newest addition on Main Street in Salisbury, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 9 AM to Noon.
The Salisbury Rotary will host a "Run for the Roses" event at Geer Village on Saturday, May 5, from 4 to 7 PM. Proceeds will benefit local scholarships, charities and organizations, as well as international service projects. The afternoon will begin with a wine tasting featuring local vineyards and hors d'euvre. There will also be silent and live auctions, as well as a viewing of the Kentucky Derby. Individual tickets are $25 per person. To order tickets, call Salisbury Rotary President Jill Musselman at 860-201-3192 or Treasurer Susan Dickinson at 860-435-9828.
The gallery at the Sharon Historical Society will host an exhibit of Catherine Noren's photographs from Saturday, May 5, through Thursday, July l5. There will be an artist's reception on Saturday, May 5, from 4 to 6 PM. Noren will host a gallery walk and talk on Saturday, June 9, at 3 PM. The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM or by appointment. Call 860-364-5688 or go to www.sharonhist.org.
Collin & Co. will hold an Estate Sale at 157 Belgo Road in Lakeville to benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center in Salisbury on Friday, May 4, from 5 to 7:30 PM (serving wine, cheese and allowing for "early buying") at $15pp. The sale continues on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, from 9 AM to 3 PM, free of charge. Cash & check only. For photos and directions, visit: www.collin-and-co.com
Sid Bernstein, the American music producer and promoter, changed the American music scene by bringing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks to the U.S. He recently stated that John D'Ercole's bass guitar playing and his gentle manner are so magnificent that "I know he'll be a headline performer before he leaves his twenties." John D'Ercole's musical repertoire includes jazz, classical and contemporary music. He has arranged a repertoire of classical compositions for the six-string bass guitar. D'Ercole, son of local Lakeville resident, Sergio D'Ercole will perform at the Hudson Union Society in New York City on May 16. For more information and to order a ticket, go to hudsonunionsociety.com.
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together!) will feature a talk on "Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard" by Rich Wilson, sailor and international lecturer. Only the second American in history to complete the perilous, non-stop, solo around-the-world, Vendee Globe Race. The free lecture will take place on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 PM in the Seifert Theater at Salisbury School on Route 44 in Salisbury.

The Indian Mountain School student band will be performing at the Northeast Millerton Library Annex in Millerton, NY, on Sunday, May 6, at 3 PM. The concert is free and open to the public.
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The Salisbury Association, located in the Academy Building on Main Street in Salisbury, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Noble Horizons 1972-2012, "a story or two and some photos as it was for us once upon a time." Be a part of their celebration on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 7 PM for refreshments and to view a Noble Horizons historical timeline. The display may be viewed April 27 to June 15, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The fourth lecture in the Era of Elegance decorative arts series will be the “Americanization of Andrea Palladio”, an illustrated lecture presented by Richard Boyle, a retired Temple University Art History professor. The history of Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) and his influence on architecture from Britain, to the United States will be the focus with Drayton Hall in South Carolina, the Redwood Library in Newport, Rhode Island and Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, highlighted as the main topic. The Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library will be hosting the “Americanization of Andrea Palladio”, Saturday, April 28 at 4 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library’s Wardell Room in Salisbury.
On April 27 and 28 at 7:30 PM and April 29 at 2:30 PM, Arts at Hotchkiss presents a Spring Dance Concert in the Walker Auditorium at Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. The performance is free to the public.
On May 5, from 1 to 3 PM, HUNTER BEE, the wonderfully eclectic store at 21 Main Street in Millerton, will be hosting Frank Langella who will be signing copies of his new book "Dropped Names," which is getting rave reviews. Copies are available at Oblong Books, also in Millerton. That same morning, at 11 AM, The Moviehouse in Millerton will have a complimentary screening of Langella's upcoming film "Robot and Frank."

Jonathan Bee and Kent Hunter of Hunter Bee have opened a satellite shop in the new Salisbury Breads bakery that opened on April 12 on Main Street. Decorative items and antiques are being sold in the back rooms of the building, which used to be a gift shop. Many of the items for sale are for cooking, baking or serving food. Don't miss visiting this newest addition on Main Street in Salisbury, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 9 AM to Noon.
The Lakeville Hose Company is offering a chicken BBQ dinner from noon to 5:30 PM on May 6th at their new 4 Brook Sreet location in Lakeville. Eat in or take out! Delivery available! Cost for this fundraising event is: Adults: $12; seniors $10; children $6. Call 860-435-9642 for reservations; on May 6, call 860-435-9981 for reservations/deliveries.
Sid Bernstein, the American music producer and promoter, changed the American music scene by bringing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks to the U.S. He recently stated that John D'Ercole's bass guitar playing and his gentle manner are so magnificent that "I know he'll be a headline performer before he leaves his twenties." John D'Ercole's musical repertoire includes jazz, classical and contemporary music. He has arranged a repertoire of classical compositions for the six-string bass guitar. D'Ercole, son of local Lakeville resident, Sergio D'Ercole will perform at the Hudson Union Society in New York City on May 16. For more information and to order a ticket, go to hudsonunionsociety.com.
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Spring is here with Gallery Season opening: The White Gallery at 342 Main Street in Lakeville presents art by Michael Quadland from April 20 to May 13. Opening Artists' Reception is on Saturday, April 21, from 4 to 7 PM.

GOSPELFEST! 2012 -- Hotchkiss & Salisbury Schools Gospel Choirs, with Michael Brown, Music Director, takes place Sunday, April 22, at 3 PM at Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
A photographic exhibit representing a wide range of specialties and personal styles by 14 photographers will be presented in the Tremaine Gallery at the Salisbury School, 251 Canaan Road, through April 29. The f-14 Group Exhibit is dedicated to the memory of Bill Binzen, who passed away this past November and was a founding member of the group. For more information, contact Joseph Meehan at 860-824-0866.

The Salisbury Forum will present "The Engineers of Victory 1939-1945: The Forerunners of Steve Jobs" on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 PM. The event will be held in Elfers Hall at The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville and is open to the public free of charge.
The Salisbury Association, located in the Academy Building on Main Street in Salisbury, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Noble Horizons 1972-2012, "a story or two and some photos as it was for us once upon a time." Be a part of their celebration on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 7 PM for refreshments and to view a Noble Horizons historical timeline. The display may be viewed April 27 to June 15, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The following events will be held at the Sharon Audubon Center this month. For more information, call 860-364-0520 or go to www.sharon.audubon.org.: Salamander hunts on Friday, April 20 and 27 at 8 PM - for adults and children age 8 and up; Earth Day event, Sunday, April 22 at 2 PM; Invsive Species Work Day, Saturday, April 28: a half-day of invasive plant species removal from 9 AM to noon. Registration is recommended.
Sid Bernstein, the American music producer and promoter, changed the American music scene by bringing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks to the U.S. He recently stated that John D'Ercole's bass guitar playing and his gentle manner are so magnificent that "I know he'll be a headline performer before he leaves his twenties." John D'Ercole's musical repertoire includes jazz, classical and contemporary music. He has arranged a repertoire of classical compositions for the six-string bass guitar. D'Ercole, son of local Lakeville resident, Sergio D'Ercole will perform at the Hudson Union Society in New York City on May 16. For more information and to order a ticket, go to hudsonunionsociety.com.

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The Arts at Hotchkiss presents the Fine Arts Quartet, now celebrating its 66th anniversary and one of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today, in a performance on April 13, at 7 PM. The concert takes place in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, at the Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. The program of music will include works by Mozart, Zimbalist, and Schumann.
For the month of April, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will honor the late Chris Morley with an art exhibit featuring his work and that of three local artists who knew him well: Michael Gellatly, Pieter Lefferts, and Karen LeSage. The exhibit will be on the library's art wall from Monday, April 9, through Saturday, April 28. A reception with refreshments will take place on Saturday, April 14, from 5 to 7 PM. The reception is free and wheelchair accessible.
On Saturday, April 14, doors open at 7:30 for Laughing Matters Comedy Night at 8 PM to support the North East Community Center's Summer nutrition program for children. Starring: Sean Donnelly and Eugene Mirman as seen on John Oliver's Comedy Central Special, Flight of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers, and Delocated, plus featuring Peter Richmond as MC and Rick Trabucco. Tickets are $25 for age 18+ and they are available at www.neccmillerton.org or at the door, 51 South Center Street in Millerton.
The Salisbury Forum will present "The Engineers of Victory 1939-1945: The Forerunners of Steve Jobs" on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 PM. The event will be held in Elfers Hall at The Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville and is open to the public free of charge.
The Salisbury Association, located in the Academy Building on Main Street in Salisbury, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Noble Horizons 1972-2012, "a story or two and some photos as it was for us once upon a time." Be a part of their celebration on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 7 PM for refreshments and to view a Noble Horizons historical timeline. The display may be viewed April 27 to June 15, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.

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In celebration of the 3D return of James Cameron’s Epic Film, Titanic, and to honor the 100th Anniversary of those who perished when the Titanic sank, The Millerton Moviehouse has collaborated with John Harney, Master Tea Blender of Harney & Sons Fine Teas, to present to you an afternoon of tea tasting in the Gallery Cafe on Saturday, April 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Titanic Tea is Harney & Sons Fine Teas’ latest endeavor, created as a tribute to the tragedy and heroism of “A Night to Remember”. The Titanic blend reflects the quality of tea that was served on the Titanic, featuring Chinese Keemum and Formosa Oolong. A percentage of all sales of RMS Titanic Tea goes to The Ocean Conservancy, the dedicated organization committed to preserving one of the Earth’s most valuable resources, our Oceans. We hope you will enjoy this tea, and “Remember”.
The Arts at Hotchkiss presents the Fine Arts Quartet, now celebrating its 66th anniversary and one of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today, in a performance on April 13, at 7 PM. The concert takes place in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center, at the Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville. The program of music will include works by Mozart, Zimbalist, and Schumann. .
For the month of April, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will honor the late Chris Morley with an art exhibit featuring his work and that of three local artists who knew himwell: Michael Gellatly, Pieter Lefferts, and Karen LeSage. The exhibit will be on the library's art wall from Monday, April 9, through Saturday, April 28. A reception with refreshments will take place on Saturday, April 14, from 5 to 7 PM. The reception is free and wheelchair accessible.
On Saturday, April 14, doors open at 7:30 for Laughing Matters Comedy Night at 8 PM to support the North East Community Center's Summer nutrition program for children. Starring: Sean Donnelly and Eugene Mirman as seen on John Oliver's Comedy Central Special, Flight of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers, and Delocated, plus featuring Peter Richmond as MC and Rick Trabucco. Tickets are $25 for age 18+ and they are available at www.neccmillerton.org or at the door, 51 South Center Street in Millerton.


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Please come to to an exciting TITANIC TEA EVENT at Harney & Sons Tasting Room, 1 Railroad Plaza in Millerton, NY, on Saturday, March 31st, from 2 to 4 PM. Harney & Sons will host a conversation with the world-renowned deep-dive explorer and veteran of more than 30 dives on the Titanic, Paul-Henry Nargeolet. Harney & Sons, with the encouragement of PH Nargeolet, has created a commemorative tea as a tribute to the tragedy and heroism which occurred nearly 100 years ago when the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. A percentage of the sale of each tin of RMS Titanic Tea will go to The Ocean Conservancy. During the event, PH Nargeolet, John Harney and Mike Harney will be discussing all things Tea and Titanic, so stop in whenever your schedule allows between 2 and 4 PM on Saturday.
The Falls Village Children's Theatre presents "Beauty and the Beast" at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31 at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted.

The music faculty of The Hotchkiss School's visual and performing arts department will perform a spring recital on Friday, March 30, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. Instrumental and vocal works will be offered by a variety of composers. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423.
A mechanical bull and an Ultimate Sports Combo will be among the attractions at the Salisbury School's Spring Carnival on March 31 from 6 to 11 PM at the school's Flood Athletic Center. Tickets are $5 and will benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center. Activities are for elementary school age children to adults.
The Sharon Historical Society (SHS) will sponsor a Gallery Walk and Talk by artist Emery Roth II on Sunday, April 1, at 3 PM. An exhibit of Roth's photographs, "Brass Valley: Made in America," is on display at the SHS gallery through April 25. The SHS is located at 18 Main Street in Sharon. For more information, call 860-364-5688.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, located on The Green, presents "Nature's Games", an art exhibit by Irene Blagden and Randy Orzano with an Opening Reception on Sunday, April 1, from 4 to 6 PM, at which wine and cheese will be served and you get a chance to meet and talk to the artists. For further information, call 860-364-5041.
On Saturday, April 14, doors open at 7:30 for Laughing Matters Comedy Night at 8 PM to support the North East Community Center's Summer nutrition program for children. Starring: Sean Donnelly and Eugene Mirman as seen on John Oliver's Comedy Central Special, Flight of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers, and Delocated, plus featuring Peter Richmond as MC and Rick Trabucco. Tickets are $25 for age 18+ and they are available at www.neccmillerton.org or at the door, 51 South Center Street in Millerton.
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The real "Iron Lady" on March 23: Noel Sloan will speak at The Hotchkiss School in the faculty auditorium on Friday, March 23, at 7 PM about "Margaret Thatcher: Britain Transformed." Sloan, a graduate of Hotchkiss and Oxford, has an unusual perspective as an Englishman living and working in the United States. Hotchkiss is opening the program to the community, first-come, first-seated and free. The program should last 60-75 minutes depending on questions.
Titi Halle will present a textile lecture, "Furnishing the Young Republic -- Fabrics for Dress and Interiors 1790-1830," on Saturday, March 24, at 4 PM in the Wardell Room of Scoville Memorial Library. The event is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library. Titi Halle is the owner and director of Cora Ginsburg LLC, specializing in musem-quality antique costumes of the 18th and 19th centuries and in European embroideries, silks and printed textiles of the 17th through 20th centuries. For further information, call 860-435-0566 or 860-435-2838.
The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce's annual spring festival will be held on Sunday, March 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. The theme is "buy local." Area businesses, restaurants, nonprofits and more will sell their wares and discuss their services in the high school gym and cafeteria. The Tri-State Chamber represents businesses and organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. To learn more, go online to www.tristatechamber.com.
Get Ready to Go to the Opera: On Sunday, March 25, at 4 PM, The Scoville Memorial Library presents Robert Levine, author of "Weep, Shudder, Die -- A Guide to Loving Opera". Levine introduces his newly released book, in which he promises to inspre anyone who has ever been curious about opera but never knew where to start or how to discover one of the world's most entertaining art forms. Mr. Levine will also comment on The Metropolitan Opera's upcoming production of "La Traviata" which will be simulcast live in HD at both the Mahaiwe Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA and The Moviehouse in Millerton, NY on April 14 and 22. Books for signing will be on sale. This event will be held in the Wardell Room.
The Falls Village Children's Theatre presents "Beauty and the Beast" at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31 at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted.
The Sharon Historical Society (SHS) will sponsor a Gallery Walk and Talk by artist Emery Roth II on Sunday, April 1, at 3 PM. An exhibit of Roth's photographs, "Brass Valley: Made in America," is on display at the SHS gallery through April 25. The SHS is located at 18 Main Street in Sharon. For more information, call 860-364-5688.
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In memory of the launching of the RMS Titanic and its maiden voyage 100 years ago, and as a tribute to the tragedy and heroism of "A Night to Remember," Harney & Sons Tea have created a tea blend which reflects the quality of tea that was served on the Titanic. The tea is now available for purchase in the Harney Tea Tasting Room in Millerton, NY, or via mail order from harney.com. 5% of the proceeds from the sale of this tea will go to Ocean Conservancy and its efforts to preserve our earth's most valuable resources, the Oceans.

The Sharon Audubon Center will host MapleFest on Saturday, March 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The event will feature 45-minute guided tours of the center's maple sugaring operation. The tours take visitors down Maple Trail, where they can peek at the sap dripping into hanging buckets while learning about the tapping and gathering process. They will also stop at the Sugar-house to watch the sap turn into syrup. The last stop of the tour includes a re-creation of Native American early Colonial sugaring methods. For more information, visit www.sharon.audubon.org.
In a New England founded and dominated by people of English Protestant heritage, the first tsunami of immigration came during the early to mid-19th century when Irish refugees of the potato famine came to work in the infant railroad industry. The opportunities they found in Salisbury and other Northwest Corner towns allowed them to stay and put down roots. What opportunities did they find? How were they received in a society that viewed them with suspicion and, sometimes, hostility? What is their legacy in Salisbury? Historian and teacher Lou Bucceri explores these questions Saturday, March 17, in his Heritage Talk at the Scoville Memorial Library's Wardell Community Room, at 4 PM. The talk is sponsored by the Library and the Salisbury Association Historical Society.
Painter and printmaker Robert Kipniss will read excerpts from his memoir, "A Working Artist's Life," at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon on Sunday, March 18, from 4 to 6 PM. A wine and cheese reception will immediately follow the reading. Kipniss will be available for questions and to sign copies of his book. Admission is free and open to the public. In the artist's candid memoir, Kipniss recounts the ups and downs of his early career; the failures and successes of gallery exhibitions and gaining recognition; and the joys and struggles of trying to support a family as an artist, all while developing his unique style of landscape painting. For more information, call Librarian Louise Manteuffel at 860-364-5041 or visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org.
Robert Blank will have an exhibition of his photography entitled "People and Places/Near and Far" at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, weekends from March 17 through April 22 from 11 AM to 4 PM, with an opening reception Friday, March 16, from 5 to 7 PM. Refreshments will be served at the reception. The show consists of black and white photographs from ten counties, including Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Vietnam, and from several of the United States.
The real "Iron Lady" on March 23: Noel Sloan will speak at The Hotchkiss School in the faculty auditorium on Friday, March 23, at 7 PM about "Margaret Thatcher: Britain Transformed." Sloan, a graduate of Hotchkiss and Oxford, has an unusual perspective as an Englishman living and working in the United States. Hotchkiss is opening the program to the community, first-come, first-seated and free. The program should last 60-75 minutes depending on questions.
Geer Village in Canaan presents "AUTHORS SPEAK 2012" as follows: March 20: Stephen Battaglio talks about David Susskind: A Televised Life; April 26: Katherine Weber, features "The Memory of all That: George Gershwin, Kay Swift and My Family's Legacy of Infidelities." For more information, times, and future events, call 860-824-2600.
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The work of Litchfield County artist James Meyer will be showcased in the "Rock, Paper, Scissors" exhibit at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery from Wednesday, March 21, to Sunday, April 22. An opening Reception will be held Saturday, March 24, from 4 to 6 PM. The event is open to the public. For more information about Meyer, visit www.jamesmeyerart.com. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from noon to 4 PM.
Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus and The South-American Connection will perform "Magical Choral Music from Latin America" on Saturday, March 10, at 5:30 PM, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 25 South Street in Litchfield. There will be an eclectic mix of pieces by South of the border composers. The magical music will weave a program that promises to redefine your concept of choral sound. Mexican Baroque finds its way through the Amazon primal scenery, until it reaches the contagious tango from Argentina's shore; come, dare to find out for yourself! Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.chorusangelicus.org or call 860-496-8841.
The Sharon Audubon Center will host MapleFest on Saturday, March 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The event will feature 45-minute guided tours of the center's maple sugaring operation. The tours take visitors down Maple Trail, where they can peek at the sap dripping into hanging buckets while learning about the tapping and gathering process. They will also stop at the Sugar-house to watch the sap turn into syrup. The last stop of the tour includes a re-creation of Native American early Colonial sugaring methods. For more information, visit www.sharon.audubon.org.
Robert Blank will have an exhibition of his photography entitled "People and Places/Near and Far" at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, weekends from March 17 through April 22 from 11 AM to 4 PM, with an opening reception Friday, March 16, from 5 to 7 PM. Refreshments will be served at the reception. The show consists of black and white photographs from ten counties, including Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Vietnam, and from several of the United States.
Painter and printmaker Robert Kipniss will read excerpts from his memoir, "A Working Artist's Life," at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon on Sunday, March 18, from 4 to 6 PM. A wine and cheese reception will immediately follow the reading. Kipniss will be available for questions and to sign copies of his book. Admission is free and open to the public. In the artist's candid memoir, Kipniss recounts the ups and downs of his early career; the failures and successes of gallery exhibitions and gaining recognition; and the joys and struggles of trying to support a family as an artist, all while developing his unique style of landscape painting. For more information, call Librarian Louise Manteuffel at 860-364-5041 or visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org.
Lakeville resident Anne Makepeace will screen her documentary film, "We Still Live Here: As Nutayunean," in The Hotchkiss School's Walker Auditorium on Friday, March 23, at 6:30 PM. Makepeace will answer questions after the screening. The film is about the return of the Wampanoag language, which had long been lost to the Wampanoag people, a Native American tribe of present-day Massachusetts. "If the Wampanoag could bring back their language without a single native speaker, then anything is possible," Makepeace said. For more information on the film, visit www.makepeaceproductions.com/wampfilm. For more information about the event at Hotchkiss, call 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
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A one-act opera for the whole family, "Esther", with music by Donald Sosin and libretto by Sari Magaziner, will take place on Saturday, March 3, at 2:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street. Admission is free. There will be a pre-show workshop at noon for kids 7 and older with Grumbling Gryphons' Leslie Elias mask-making, singing, dancing and performing with the whole cast! The cast and crew, around 10 of them, are looking for housing for the nights of Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Anyone who has a guest room to spare and is interested in putting up one or two members for the two nights is welcome to call Donald Sosin at 860-435-4687. Donald is hosting two people himself.
The Mad Gardeners' annual garden symposium, entitled "Seeing Green, Real Changes," will be held Saturday, March 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Registration is $70 for members, $80 for non-members, paid to Mad Gardeners. For additional information, contact Kathleen Nelson at 860-355-1547 or Eileen Mulvihill at 860-354-1299. The snow date is Sunday, March 4.
Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus and The South-American Connection will perform "Magical Choral Music from Latin America" on Saturday, March 10, at 5:30 PM, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 25 South Street in Litchfield. There will be an eclectic mix of pieces by South of the border composers. The magical music will weave a program that promises to redefine your concept of choral sound. Mexican Baroque finds its way through the Amazon primal scenery, until it reaches the contagious tango from Argentina's shore; come, dare to find out for yourself! Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.chorusangelicus.org or call 860-496-8841.
Robert Blank will have an exhibition of his photography entitled "People and Places/Near and Far" at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, weekends from March 17 through April 22 from 11 AM to 4 PM, with a reception Friday, March 16, from 5 to 7 PM. Refreshments will be served at the reception. The show consists of black and white photographs from ten counties, including Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Vietnam, and from several of the United States.
Painter and printmaker Robert Kipniss will read excerpts from his memoir, "A Working Artist's Life," at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon on Sunday, March 18, from 4 to 6 PM. A wine and cheese reception will immediately follow the reading. Kipniss will be available for questions and to sign copies of his book. Admission is free and open to the public. In the artist's candid memoir, Kipniss recounts the ups and downs of his early career; the failures and successes of gallery exhibitions and gaining recognition; and the joys and struggles of trying to support a family as an artist, all while developing his unique style of landscape painting. For more information, call Librarian Louise Manteuffel at 860-364-5041 or visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org.

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The Arts at Hotchkiss is presenting a Student Choreographed Dance Concert in the Walker Auditorium at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville, on February 24 and 25, 7:30 PM. Admission is free.

Era of Elegance lecture to focus on Portraits -- Richard Boyle will present a lecture entitled "Style, Truth and the Portrait in the Age of Elegance" in the Scoville Memorial Library's Wardell Room on Saturday, February 25, at 4 PM. The lecture will cover American portrait painting from 1760 to 1860. Boyle, an art historian, will discuss the meaning of the words "truth" and "style" as they apply to the portraits and address the question, "what makes a great portrait?" The lecture is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. It is the second lecture in the Era of Elegance winter series.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with FilmWorks Forum, presents "Human Terrain: War Becomes Academic", followed by commentary and discussion with James Der Derian, Film-maker and Research Fellow, Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. "Human Terrain" examines the controversy of a U.S. military strategy to use "culturally aware" soldiers and embedded social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Date and venue: Sunday, February 26, screening at 11:30 AM at The Moviehouse in Millerton. Free Admission.
Find Joy in Every Breath, a Talk & Book Signing by Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche, takes place at Oblong Books, 26 Main Street in Millerton, on Sunday, February 26, at 2 PM. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche offers accessible and direct teachings on how to live fully, urging us to seize the moment and grasp the essence of our precious human lives. Hear Shyalpa Rinpoche on WKZE radio, 98.1 FM, with Rick Schneider, from 9 to 10 AM on Friday, February 24. And for more information about the book, visit www.LivingFully.org.
A one-act opera for the whole family, "Esther", with music by Donald Sosin and libretto by Sari Magaziner, will take place on Saturday, March 3, at 2:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street. Admission is free. There will be a pre-show workshop at noon for kids 7 and older with Grumbling Gryphons' Leslie Elias mask-making, singing, dancing and performing with the whole cast! The cast and crew, around 10 of them, are looking for housing for the nights of Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Anyone who has a guest room to spare and is interested in putting up one or two members for the two nights is welcome to call Donald Sosin at 860-435-4687. Donald is hosting two people himself.
The Mad Gardeners' annual garden symposium, entitled "Seeing Green, Real Changes," will be held Saturday, March 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Registration is $70 for members, $80 for non-members, paid to Mad Gardeners. For additional information, contact Kathleen Nelson at 860-355-1547 or Eileen Mulvihill at 860-354-1299. The snow date is Sunday, March 4.

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The annual Chocolate in the Village winter fundraising event for the D.M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will be held on Saturday, February 18, from 5 to 8 PM this year. In addition to raising needed money for the library, it's also a chance for the public to enjoy the cheer and warmth of the community on a cold night. It is the fifth year of the popular evening. This year's event will feature dozens of sumptuous culinary chocolate dishes, from baked desserts to savory delights served as hors d'oeuvre. Wine, beer and a chocolate hot toddy will also be served. The Hunt Sisters Bake Shoppe will sell a wide assortment of baked goods for home enjoyment or gift-giving. There will be musical entertainment and a short live auction as well. Tickets to the event are $25 and can be purchased in advance at the library at the door, or by calling 860-824-7424.

The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association will perform "OUR TOWN" by Thornton Wilder, directed by Marcus Olson, on February 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and February 19 at 2:30 PM at the Hotchkiss School Walker Auditorium in Lakeville. For information and tickets ($10, or $5 for students and senior citizens), call 860-435-3203.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with FilmWorks Forum, presents "Human Terrain: War Becomes Academic", followed by commentary and discussion with James Der Derian, Film-maker and Research Fellow, Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. "Human Terrain" examines the controversy of a U.S. military strategy to use "culturally aware" soldiers and embedded social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Date and venue: Sunday, February 26, screening at 11:30 AM at The Moviehouse in Millerton. Free Admission.
Find Joy in Every Breath, a Talk & Book Signing by Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche, takes place at Oblong Books, 26 Main Street in Millerton, on Sunday, February 26, at 2 PM. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche offers accessible and direct teachings on how to live fully, urging us to seize the moment and grasp the essence of our precious human lives. Hear Shyalpa Rinpoche on WKZE radio, 98.1 FM, with Rick Schneider, from 9 to 10 AM on Friday, February 24. And for more information about the book, visit www.LivingFully.org.
A one-act opera for the whole family, "Esther", with music by Donald Sosin and libretto by Sari Magaziner, will take place on Saturday, March 3, at 2:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street. Admission is free. There will be a pre-show workshop at noon for kids 7 and older with Grumbling Gryphons' Leslie Elias mask-making, singing, dancing and performing with the whole cast! The cast and crew, around 10 of them, are looking for housing for the nights of Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Anyone who has a guest room to spare and is interested in putting up one or two members for the two nights is welcome to call Donald Sosin at 860-435-4687. Donald is hosting two people himself.
The Mad Gardeners' annual garden symposium, entitled "Seeing Green, Real Changes," will be held Saturday, March 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Registration is $70 for members, $80 for non-members, paid to Mad Gardeners. For additional information, contact Kathleen Nelson at 860-355-1547 or Eileen Mulvihill at 860-354-1299. The snow date is Sunday, March 4.

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The 86th Annual SWSA Jumpfest 2012 takes place this weekend, February 10, 11, and 12 at Satre Hill in Salisbury. Events include, on Friday the 10th: Chili Cookoff at 6:30 PM; Target Jump; "Under The Lights" at 7 PM. On Saturday the 11th, there will be Nordic Kids: 20 & 30 meter Jumps; 86th Salisbury Invitational Championships; the Snow Ball at Lakeville Firehouse. On Sunday the 12th, there will be the U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships. For more information, visit www.jumpfest.org. Please come and support the young ski jumpers, ice carvers, chili chefs et al! There is plenty of snow at the Ski Jumps!!!!!!
"Fabricated," a group exhibition of photographic imagery, will be on view at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery from Tuesday, February 7, to Friday, March 2. A reception will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 4 to 6 PM. This exhibition examines the relationship between the individual and his or her designed environment. The more than 30 works touch upon issues of power, property, materiality, value, artifice and reality. The exhibition is curated by Melissa Stafford and is the first exhibition coordinated by Greg Lock, the Tremaine Gallery's new co-director and director of photography and related media. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
The Housatonic Youth Service Bureau is sponsoring a free workshop to build bird feeders at the Sharon Recreation Center on Saturday, February 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop is part of the group's ongoing "For Your Information" series. Led by Joseph Jude Brien, child/parent pairs will discover how to build bird feeders using basic woodworking tools. The workshop is for ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult. All tools and materials are provided. To register or for more information, call the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau at 860-824-4720. For more information on Brien, who operates the Made on Earch Studio visit www.lostartworkshops.com.
The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association will perform "OUR TOWN" by Thornton Wilder, directed by Marcus Olson, on February 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and February 19 at 2:30 PM at the Hotchkiss School Walker Auditorium in Lakeville. For information and tickets ($10, or $5 for students and senior citizens), call 860-435-3203.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with FilmWorks Forum, presents "Human Terrain: War Becomes Academic", followed by commentary and discussion with James Der Derian, Film-maker and Research Fellow, Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. "Human Terrain" examines the controversy of a U.S. military strategy to use "culturally aware" soldiers and embedded social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Date and venue: Sunday, February 26, screening at 11:30 AM at The Moviehouse in Millerton. Free Admission.
A one-act opera for the whole family, "Esther", with music by Donald Sosin and libretto by Sari Magaziner, will take place on Saturday, March 3, at 2:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street. Admission is free. There will be a pre-show workshop at noon for kids 7 and older with Grumbling Gryphons' Leslie Elias mask-making, singing, dancing and performing with the whole cast! The cast and crew, around 10 of them, are looking for housing for the nights of Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Anyone who has a guest room to spare and is interested in putting up one or two members for the two nights is welcome to call Donald Sosin at 860-435-4687. Donald is hosting two people himself.
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A new coffee house is opening in Salisbury on Saturday, February 4, at St. John's Episcopal Church. The Twelve Moons Coffee House will be open on the first Saturday of each month, from 7 to 10 PM (enter through the back door of the church). There will be live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks, friendship and more. A free will donation is requested to help cover costs. The coffee will be handled by Joe Jaklitsch. Opening night features Hummingbird, a group from Kent. To volunteer to help out with the coffee shop, or to inquire about performing, email TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon presents Oils by Garuda Gallery's Karen Kellogg -- February 1 to March 31. Opening reception, with wine and cheese and a chance to meet and talk to the artist, will be held on Sunday, February 5, from 4 to 6 PM. For further information, call 860-364-5041. The Hotchkiss Library is located on the Green in Sharon.
Peter Steiner is a man of many talents. He paints, he draws cartoons for The New Yorker and he is a successful author of mystery/thriller books. A show of his paintings will open this weekend, February 4, at the Norfolk Library and remain up until March 1. The opening reception wil be February 5 from 4 to 6 PM. The show features Steiner's paintings of views from the High Line Park in New York City as well as some Litchfield Hills Scenes.
"Fabricated," a group exhibition of photographic imagery, will be on view at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery from Tuesday, February 7, to Friday, March 2. A reception will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 4 to 6 PM. This exhibition examines the relationship between the individual and his or her designed environment. The more than 30 works touch upon issues of power, property, materiality, value, artifice and reality. The exhibition is curated by Melissa Stafford and is the first exhibition coordinated by Greg Lock, the Tremaine Gallery's new co-director and director of photography and related media. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
The Nordic Voices, a six-voice a cappella ensemble from Norway, will perform at The Hotchkiss School on Wednesday, February 8, at 7 PM. The event will be held in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. The group's repertoire ranges from Medieval to modern music, featuring works of composers from Orlando di Lasso and Monteverdi to Ligeri and Messiaen. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sarah Lock at 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
The Housatonic Youth Service Bureau is sponsoring a free workshop to build bird feeders at the Sharon Recreation Center on Saturday, February 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop is part of the group's ongoing "For Your Information" series. Led by Joseph Jude Brien, child/parent pairs will discover how to build bird feeders using basic woodworking tools. The workshop is for ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult. All tools and materials are provided. To register or for more information, call the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau at 860-824-4720. For more information on Brien, who operates the Made on Earch Studio visit www.lostartworkshops.com.
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On Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host its first Winter Carnival and Alpine Ski Jumping Exhibition. Alpine ski jumping, also known as Gelande, is a form of skiing where the athletes ski jump off a tower using downhill ski equipment. Another new event debuting at the Winter Carnival will be the Human Dogsled Race, which will feature five people pulling a sixth person on a sled over a course. The race will be held around 2 PM on Sunday after the Gelande event ends. Teams are encouraged to decorate and customize their sleds. For details or to register a team, email Ken Barker at kennethsbarker@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.jumpfest.org.
As of Wednesday, January 18, it's "ice in" at Lakeville Lake. In this town, where the lakes are such an important part of the landscape, the most prominent of the lakes, Lakeville's Lake Wononscopomuc, has its own lake watcher. The person who fills that post has changed over the years but one of the most important parts of the job is noting when the surface of the lake has completely frozen over (known as the "ice in" date) and when the ice has broken and begun to disappear ("ice out"). There are still a few open spots along the shore and in the middle, but as they used to say in the Navey, 'close enough for government work!'.
A new coffee house is opening in Salisbury on Saturday, February 4, at St. John's Episcopal Church. The Twelve Moons Coffee House will be open on the first Saturday of each month, from 7 to 10 PM (enter through the back door of the church). There will be live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks, friendship and more. A free will donation is requested to help cover costs. The coffee will be handled by Joe Jaklitsch. Opening night features Hummingbird, a group from Kent. To volunteer to help out with the coffee shop, or to inquire about performing, email TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com.

The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon presents Oils by Garuda Gallery's Karen Kellogg -- February 1 to March 31. Opening reception, with wine and cheese and a chance to meet and talk to the artist, will be held on Sunday, February 5, from 4 to 6 PM. For further information, call 860-364-5041. The Hotchkiss Library is located on the Green in Sharon.
The work of Millerton-based artist Henry Klimowicz will be on display at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery through Thursday, February 2. Klimowicz, who was the featured artist in a show this year at The Berkshire Museum, works exclusively with what he calls "unimportant materials" -- specifically, corrugated cardboard. The Tremaine Gallery will present recent work, as well as a site-specific installation. Klimowicz will also be artist-in-residence at Hotchkiss in January, conducting workshops and creating a collaborative work with students. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. For more information, visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423.
The Housatonic Youth Service Bureau is sponsoring af free workshop to build bird feeders at the Sharon Recreation Center on Saturday, February 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop is part of the group's ongoing "For Your Information" series. Led by Joseph Jude Brien, child/parent pairs will discover how to build bird feeders using basic woodworking tools. The workshop is for ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult. All tools and materials are provided. To register or for more information, call the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau at 860-824-4720. For more information on Brien, who operates the Made on Earch Studio visit www.lostartworkshops.com.

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On Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host its first Winter Carnival and Alpine Ski Jumping Exhibition. Alpine ski jumping, also known as Gelande, is a form of skiing where the athletes ski jump off a tower using downhill ski equipment. Another new event debuting at the Winter Carnival will be the Human Dogsled Race, which will feature five people pulling a sixth person on a sled over a course. The race will be held around 2 PM on Sunday after the Gelande event ends. Teams are encouraged to decorate and customize their sleds. For details or to register a team, email Ken Barker at kennethsbarker@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.jumpfest.org.
TAKE A HIKE WITH PETER. Take a scenic 4.5 mile hike with Peter Beck's on the Appalachian Trail from Salisbury to Falls Village and, at the end of the trail, sit down to a hearty family-style DINNER WITH SUE at the Falls Village Inn. On Saturday, January 21, guides and hikers will gather at Peter Beck's store in Salisbury at 10:30 AM. At 12:30 PM, rest and enjoy a snack on the trail at Rands View. At 3 PM, enjoy dinner at the Falls Village Inn. And at 5 PM, take the shuttle service back to Peter Beck's Store. The price for this winter adventure is $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Reservations are required. Call Peter or Becky at the store at 860-596-4217 or call Sue at the Inn at 860-824-0033. The hike is easy to moderate and should be fine for most people. The shuttle back to Salisbury will be subject to standard Lakeville Taxi fares.
New York Times best-selling author Alex Prud'homme, author of "The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Freshwater in the Twenty-First Century", will speak at Noble Horizons on Cobble Road in Salisbury at 2 PM on Sunday, January 22. Prud'homme will discuss the world's rising demand for water, why it has been called a "looming global crisis" by the United Nations, and what global efforts are needed to prevent the crisis. Prud'homme's book inspired the new film, "Last Call at the Oasis," which was produced by the same company that produced "An inconvenient Truth," and will open in theaters in May; Prud'homme will show a preview of the film when he speaks at Noble Horizons. Registration for Mr. Prud'homme's program, at which his book will be sold and signed, is at www.noblehorizons.org or at 860-435-9851, ext. 190.
Noble Horizons welcomes the community to an opening art reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's annual exhibit and sale on Friday, January 20, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit and sale will be open through February 26 on weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM. Noble Horizons is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-9851.
It's Murder Mystery Night at the Falls Village Inn on Wednesday, January 25. The event is a fundraiser for the Lee H. Kellogg School's eighth-grade trip to Quebec. The dinner and mystery night is $30 a ticket, which includes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, a beverage and dessert, plus the fun of the murder mystery. Tickets will be available at the door; for advance tickets, call 860-824-0803.
The work of Millerton-based artist Henry Klimowicz will be on display at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery through Thursday, February 2. Klimowicz, who was the featured artist in a show this year at The Berkshire Museum, works exclusively with what he calls "unimportant materials" -- specifically, corrugated cardboard. The Tremaine Gallery will present recent work, as well as a site-specific installation. Klimowicz will also be artist-in-residence at Hotchkiss in January, conducting workshops and creating a collaborative work with students. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. For more information, visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423.
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On Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host its first Winter Carnival and Alpine Ski Jumping Exhibition. Alpine ski jumping, also known as Gelande, is a form of skiing where the athletes ski jump off a tower using downhill ski equipment. Another new event debuting at the Winter Carnival will be the Human Dogsled Race, which will feature five people pulling a sixth person on a sled over a course. The race will be held around 2 PM on Sunday after the Gelande event ends. Teams are encouraged to decorate and customize their sleds. For details or to register a team, email Ken Barker at kennethsbarker@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.jumpfest.org.
Please come to The Salisbury Association's Annual Meeting for a review of 2011 Activities on Saturday, January 14, at 11 AM in the Salisbury Town Hall on Main Street.
Noble Horizons welcomes the community to an opening art reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's annual exhibit and sale on Friday, January 20, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit and sale will be open through February 26 on weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM. Noble Horizons is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-9851.
A festive Winter Benefit Concert presented by The Northwest Music Association will take place on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 PM, featuring The New England Baroque Soloists with reception at The Ragamont House in Salisbury. Tickets are $65. Proceeds keep the Summer Concert Series free and open to all.
The Sharon Historical Society will host a joint book signing and exhibit opening on Sunday, January 15, from 2 to 4 PM. Attendees can meet author and lifelong Sharon resident Richard L. Carley, who will be signing his new book, "Growing Up On the Farm, A Sharon Mountain Story." He will make remarks at 3 PM. Visitors may also view the newest installation in the Historial Society's gallery, "From Stone House to Glass House," created and on loan from The Commission of Culture & Tourism. The exhibit explores the development of the historic house museums in the state. It will be on display through February 24. Refreshments will be served, and Carley's book will be available for sale for $20. Copies of the book may also be purchased from the museum during regular hours, Wednesday throught Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The museum is located at 18 Main Street. For more information, visit www.sharonhist.org., call 860-364-5688 or email sharonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.

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The Alex Atzewi Dance Company will perform in The Hotchkiss School's Walker Auditorium on Wednesday, January 11, at 7 PM. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information about the event, call 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts. For more information on Atzewi, visit www.alexatzewi.eu.

Please come to The Salisbury Association's Annual Meeting for a review of 2011 Activities on Saturday, January 14, at 11 AM in the Salisbury Town Hall on Main Street.
A festive Winter Benefit Concert presented by The Northwest Music Association will take place on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 PM, featuring The New England Baroque Soloists with reception at The Ragamont House in Salisbury. Tickets are $65. Proceeds keep the Summer Concert Series free and open to all.
The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 7, 14, 21 and 28; plus February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted in the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186 or email recreationdirector@salisburyct.us.
"Two Men Talking," a dramatic storytelling event written and performed by Paul Browde and Murray Nossel, will be presented at The Hotchkiss School on Friday, January 6 and 7 PM. The show is free and open to the public. Live, unscripted and unique each time it is performed, "Two Men Talking" is an exploration of identity and self-acceptance. Browde and Nossel knew each other as schoolboys in apartheid-era South Africa. Meeting by chance decades later in New York City led to the development and creation of the show. For more information about "Two Men Talking," visit www.twomentalking.com.
Noble Horizons welcomes the community to an opening art reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's annual exhibit and sale on Friday, January 20, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit and sale will be open through February 26 on weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM. Noble Horizons is located at 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-9851.

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The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 7, 14, 21 and 28; plus February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted in the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186 or email recreationdirector@salisburyct.us.

Families in the Northwest Corner are invited to the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau's ANNUAL ICE SKATING PARTY on Saturday, December 31. The event begins at 10 AM and lasts until 1 PM at The Hotchkiss School's Dwyer Rink. Tickets are $2 per person and all skaters are reminded to bring their own skates and wear a hat. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served during the party, with all proceeds to benefit the programs of the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau. For more information, call 860-824-4720 or visit www.hysb.org.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will hold its annual ski jump camp on Thursday and Friday, December 29 and 30, at its ski jump facilities at Satre Hill. The camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM both days and is open to boys and girls ages 7 and older. The $40 fee includes instruction, lunch and a T-shirt. Contact SWSA president Ken Barker at 860-806-0471 or kennethsbarker@gmail.com.
"Two Men Talking," a dramatic storytelling event written and performed by Paul Browde and Murray Nossel, will be presented at The Hotchkiss School on Friday, January 6 and 7 PM. The show is free and open to the public. Live, unscripted and unique each time it is performed, "Two Men Talking" is an exploration of identity and self-acceptance. Browde and Nossel knew each other as schoolboys in apartheid-era South Africa. Meeting by chance decades later in New York City led to the development and creation of the show. For more information about "Two Men Talking," visit www.twomentalking.com.
The following events will be held at the Scoville Memorial Library (in Salisbury) in the Wardell Community Room throughout January: Film Society, January 1: "Edvard Munch" will be shown at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM. The 1974 film was written and directed by Peter Watkins and is a biographical look at the life and work of the Norwegian Expressionist painter. Organic gardening talk, January 8: Salisbury's Peggy O'Brien will offer tips on growing organic food at 4 PM. Visit www.edibleviews.com for more information. Author visit, January 14: Local author Graziella Pacini Buonanno will share her book, "Dancing on Grapes," at 2 PM. This program is geared for children ages 5 to 9 and will be held in the Children's Room. Second Saturday Book Club, January 14: Len and Rachele Rosenberg will host the discussion of "Room," by Emma Donahue, at 4 PM. More in future Journals...
A festive Winter Benefit Concert presented by The Northwest Music Association will take place on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 PM, featuring The New England Baroque Soloists with reception at The Ragamont House in Salisbury. Tickets are $65. Proceeds keep the Summer Concert Series free and open to all.

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The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 7, 14, 21 and 28; plus February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted in the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186 or email recreationdirector@salisburyct.us.

Families in the Northwest Corner are invited to the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau's ANNUAL ICE SKATING PARTY on Saturday, December 31. The event begins at 10 AM and lasts until 1 PM at The Hotchkiss School's Dwyer Rink. Tickets are $2 per person and all skaters are reminded to bring their own skates and wear a hat. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served during the party, with all proceeds to benefit the programs of the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau. For more information, call 860-824-4720 or visit www.hysb.org.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will hold its annual ski jump camp on Thursday and Friday, December 29 and 30, at its ski jump facilities at Satre Hill. The camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM both days and is open to boys and girls ages 7 and older. The $40 fee includes instruction, lunch and a T-shirt. Contact SWSA president Ken Barker at 860-806-0471 or kennethsbarker@gmail.com.
Violinist June Conti will perform at St. John's Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 25, at 10 AM. For more information, call 860-435-9290 or visit www.stjohnssalisbury.org.
"Two Men Talking," a dramatic storytelling event written and performed by Paul Browde and Murray Nossel, will be presented at The Hotchkiss School on Friday, January 6 and 7 PM. The show is free and open to the public. Live, unscripted and unique each time it is performed, "Two Men Talking" is an exploration of identity and self-acceptance. Browde and Nossel knew each other as schoolboys in apartheid-era South Africa. Meeting by chance decades later in New York City led to the development and creation of the show. For more information about "Two Men Talking," visit www.twomentalking.com.
The following events will be held at the Scoville Memorial Library (in Salisbury) in the Wardell Community Room throughout January: Film Society, January 1: "Edvard Munch" will be shown at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM. The 1974 film was written and directed by Peter Watkins and is a biographical look at the life and work of the Norwegian Expressionist painter. Organic gardening talk, January 8: Salisbury's Peggy O'Brien will offer tips on growing organic food at 4 PM. Visit www.edibleviews.com for more information. Author visit, January 14: Local author Graziella Pacini Buonanno will share her book, "Dancing on Grapes," at 2 PM. This program is geared for children ages 5 to 9 and will be held in the Children's Room. Second Saturday Book Club, January 14: Len and Rachele Rosenberg will host the discussion of "Room," by Emma Donahue, at 4 PM. More in future Journals...
A festive Winter Benefit Concert presented by The Northwest Music Association will take place on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 PM, featuring The New England Baroque Soloists with reception at The Ragamont House in Salisbury. Tickets are $65. Proceeds keep the Summer Concert Series free and open to all.
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The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: December 17; January 7, 14, 21 and 28; plus February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted in the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186 or email recreationdirector@salisburyct.us.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will hold its annual ski jump camp on Thursday and Friday, December 29 and 30, at its ski jump facilities at Satre Hill. The camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM both days and is open to boys and girls ages 7 and older. The $40 fee includes instruction, lunch and a T-shirt. Contact SWSA president Ken Barker at 860-806-0471 or kennethsbarker@gmail.com.
The Sharon Audubon Center will host a bird count event on Sunday, December 18. The event will last all day. Join teams of birders throughout the Northwest Corner and parts of Dutchess County for a day of birding and counting numbers of birds. Attendees can join a team for as little or as long as they want, or participate from home. Birdfeeder count forms can be picked up at the Audubon Center. For more information or to join a team, call the center at 860-364-0520 or visit sharon.audubon.org.
The following events will be held at the Scoville Memorial Library (in Salisbury) in the Wardell Community Room throughout January: Film Society, January 1: "Edvard Munch" will be shown at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM. The 1974 film was written and directed by Peter Watkins and is a biographical look at the life and work of the Norwegian Expressionist painter. Organic gardening talk, January 8: Salisbury's Peggy O'Brien will offer tips on growing organic food at 4 PM. Visit www.edibleviews.com for more information. Author visit, January 14: Local author Graziella Pacini Buonanno will share her book, "Dancing on Grapes," at 2 PM. This program is geared for children ages 5 to 9 and will be held in the Children's Room. Second Saturday Book Club, January 14: Len and Rachele Rosenberg will host the discussion of "Room," by Emma Donahue, at 4 PM. More in future Journals...
'Tis the time to make merry! Churches and chapels across Northwest Connecticut will once more ring with the music of the season, as this tradition continues to draw packed houses. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal songs will delight audiences with the pure voices of Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, along with traditional carols. Hurry to get your ticket: sold-out concerts are part of the tradition! Get your tickets for Friday, December 16th, 7:30 PM, at Hotchkiss School Chapel in Lakeville by calling 860-496-8841.
Alfred Ivry, professor emeritus of Middle East and Islamic Studies, and of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, will present a talk, "Islam Past and Present," as part of the Edith and Stuart Marks Lecture Series. The lecture will be Sunday, December 18, in the Noble Horizons Community Room in Salisbury. Ivry will touch on the nature of islam from its origins to the present day, comparing it to Judaism and Christianity. The author of many publications, Ivry is the editor and translator of philosophical books in medieval Arabic and Hebrew. He has taught and lectured on the religious, cultural and political aspects of Islam. The lecture will start at 11 AM. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be available. There is no cost to attend. For further information, call 860-824-4658.
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Is snow shoeing the right sport for you? Find out this Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM all you could ever want to know about the sport. Jason Cote, a rep for Atlas Snowshoes and Marmot will be in house at Peter Beck's Village Store on Main Street in Salisbury to talk technique, gear and much more.

Come Hiking! Peter Beck's Village Store will have one hike leaving from the store at 12 noon on Saturday and another at 12 noon on Sunday this weekend. The Saturday hike will be "difficult to very difficult" and take 2-3 hours. The Sunday hike will be "easy to moderate" and take 1.5-2 hours. Meet Peter Beck at 12 PM at the store.
Eric Hoffer was an unsettling figure, a provocateur - heroic and inventive to some, reckless and violent to others. And now, three decades after his death, he still pains critics and enlivens admirers. As Salisbury (and Manhattan) resident Tom Schachtman says about the subject of his latest book, "American Iconoclast: The Life and Times of Eric Hoffer," "My politics are not his politics, but that does not prevent me from assessing his views. And he was certainly an original." Tom Schachtman will be reading from "American Iconoclast" at Johnnycake Books on Academy Street in Salisbury from 3 to 5 PM on December 10. For information, call 860-435-6677.
A detailed gingerbread house from Salisbury baker Anne Dwyer will be one of 14 holiday decorations and centerpieces sold in a silent auction at the annual Holiday Fancy fundraiser sponsored by Prime Finds, the Sharon secondhand furniture and home accessory store that benefits people suffering from serious mental illnesses. Scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the store, 1 Gay Steret, Sharon, the party will include cocktails, fancy hors d'oeuvre, piano music and offer holiday gifts - from home accessories to homemade human and dog cookies - for sale. Tickets are $35 per person at the door.
The Sharon Audubon Center will host a bird count event on Sunday, December 18. The event will last all day. Join teams of birders throughout the Northwest Corner and parts of Dutchess County for a day of birding and counting numbers of birds. Attendees can join a team for as little or as long as they want, or participate from home. Birdfeeder count forms can be picked up at the Audubon Center. For more information or to join a team, call the center at 860-364-0520 or visit sharon.audubon.org.
The Sharon Board of Recreation and Youth kicked off its indoor walking program at Hotchkiss School this week, and it will run through April, 2012. The sessions are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 10 AM on the indoor track in the Mars Athletic Center. Participants should bring indoor footwear. The cost is $2 per use or $50 for the five-month program. Payments can be made at the track. Call 860-364-1400 for more information.
'Tis the time to make merry! Churches and chapels across Northwest Connecticut will once more ring with the music of the season, as this tradition continues to draw packed houses. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal songs will delight audiences with the pure voices of Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, along with traditional carols. Hurry to get your ticket: sold-out concerts are part of the tradition! Get your tickets for Friday, December 16th, 7:30 PM, at Hotchkiss School Chapel in Lakeville by calling 860-496-8841.
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The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is delighted to once again be taking part in our annual Hometown Holidays celebrations! Each Village's events promise to be better than ever, and will include tree lightings in Canaan, Lakeville, Millerton and Sharon as well as community sing-a-longs, various open houses, local fire companies' Parades of Lights, carolers, and special promotions with participating merchants having extended shopping hours.

What a great season in the Tri-state region! The main roads of Lakeville and Salisbury will be lined with one hundred trees draped in sparkling holiday lights. This beautiful display adds immeasurably to the festive air and holiday spirit during this wonderful time of year.

This year's Tri-State chamber annual tree lighting will be held at the new Lakeville Hose Company, Sunday, December 4, starting at 3 PM with hot cocoa, cider, coffee, cookies, Santa Claus, followed by the tree lighting at 5 PM, caroling with the Salisbury Band Christmas Brass and Hot Chocolate Society, and thereafter, the Parade of Lights. Information on other Area Tree Lightings and Parades of Lights can be found in the Lakeville Journal's Compass Section.
The Falls Village Inn celebrates its first Anniversary Party this Friday, December 2nd, with a live performance by Myrtle Hayden and her band in its Taproom at 7 PM. Dinner is served 7 nights a week, lunch on Saturdays, and there is a live jazz brunch every Sunday at 11 AM.

Argazzi Art at 22 Millerton Road (Rte 44) in Lakeville presents Lenore Gimpert LAVISH with a reception Saturday, December 3, from 5 to 7 PM. Artist in Attendance. The Hometown Holiday Celebration continues on Sunday, December 4, from 5 to 7 PM.

The White Gallery on Main Street across from the Post Office in Lakeville celebrates its Ninth Annual "Artful Season" December 2 through January 27 with an opening Artist's Reception December 4 from 4 to 7 PM. There will be hot chocolate and roasted tree chestnuts and a lot of fun.
The Artisans Group is gathering, once again, December 2, 3 and 4, for the Hometown Holidays Artisans Sale at "The Town Grove", Lakeville, a beautiful setting on the lake with crafts demonstrations, hot cider and locally handcrafted gifts for sale. Friday evening includes wine and hors d'oeuvre from 4 to 7 PM with a $10 donation to benefit OWL's Kitchen. Saturday and Sunday the craft demonstrations go on from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present the postponed talk on "The Humanities in the Age of Disenchantment" on Friday, December 2, at 7:30 PM at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Speaker: Anthony T. Kronman, J.D., Ph.D., Author, Sterling Professor of Law (Yale Law School), visiting Global Professor (NYU), Dean of Yale Law School (1994-2004), teacher in the Directed Studies Program (Yale). Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org.
Salisbury Association presents A Victorian Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 3, at 7 PM at The Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. Tickets: $20 -- includes Victorian Dessert Buffet. For reservations, call 860-435-0566. Space is limited, reserve seats early!
The Hotchkiss Chorus presents "A Festival of Lessons & Carols" on Sunday, December 4, at 7 PM at The Hotchkiss Chapel, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville. All are Welcome.

The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will offer a Holiday Historic House Tour on Sunday, December 4. The tour will begin with a welcome and introduction to the five houses on the tour at P.D. Walsh's Country Store (107 Main Street) at 11:30 AM. At noon, tour pass holders may begin their selfguided tour with guidance from the society's brochure and map. Each home on the tour will be open from noon to 4 PM. The Historic House Tour is Sunday, December 4 (snow date Sunday, December 11). Tickets are $20. Children 8 to 16 are free. Tickets are available at P.D. Walsh's Country Store, Toymaker's Cafe, The Falls Village Inn, Jacob's Garage, Crossroads Deli, D.M. Hunt Library, Town Hall or by calling the Historical Society at 860-824-8226. Cash or checks only.
You are invited to attend a Holiday Trunk Show to benefit Women's Support Services! At Home In The Country at 7 Academy Street in Salisbury, will be featuring Adelaide Harris Jewelry from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, December 3. For more information, call 860-435-8087.
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The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is delighted to once again be taking part in our annual Hometown Holidays celebrations! Each Village's events promise to be better than ever, and will include tree lightings in Canaan, Lakeville, Millerton and Sharon as well as community sing-a-longs, various open houses, local fire companies' Parade of Lights, carolers, and special promotions with participating merchants having extended shopping hours.

What a great season in the Tri-state region! The main roads of Lakeville and Salisbury will be lined with one hundred trees draped in sparkling holiday lights. This beautiful display adds immeasurably to the festive air and holiday spirit during this wonderful time of year. A full page of the scheduled events will be featured in the special Hometown Holidays insert in the Lakeville Journal and the Milleron News throughout November. Events will also be posted on our website, www.tristatechamber.com, on the event calendar. This year's Tri-State chamber annual tree lighting will be held at the Lakeville Hose Company, Sunday, December 4. More information to follow.
To benefit Habitat for Humanity, there will be a Family Skating Party on Friday, November 25, from 1:15 to 3 PM at Salisbury School - Flood Rink, Route 44 in Salisbury. There will be refreshments, hats are required, admission is $3 for adults, $2 for kids.
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present the postponed talk on "The Humanities in the Age of Disenchantment" on Friday, December 2, at 7:30 PM at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Speaker: Anthony T. Kronman, J.D., Ph.D., Author, Sterling Professor of Law (Yale Law School), visiting Global Professor (NYU), Dean of Yale Law School (1994-2004), teacher in the Directed Studies Program (Yale). Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org.
Salisbury Association presents A Victorian Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 3, at 7 PM at The Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. Tickets: $20 -- includes Victorian Dessert Buffet. For reservations, call 860-435-0566. Space is limited, reserve seats early!
The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will offer a Holiday Historic House Tour on Sunday, December 4. The tour will begin with a welcome and introduction to the five houses on the tour at P.D. Walsh's Country Store (107 Main Street) at 11:30 AM. At noon, tour pass holders may begin their selfguided tour with guidance from the society's brochure and map. Each home on the tour will be open from noon to 4 PM. The Historic House Tour is Sunday, December 4 (snow date Sunday, December 11). Tickets are $20. Children 8 to 16 are free. Tickets are available at P.D. Walsh's Country Store, Toymaker's Cafe, The Falls Village Inn, Jacob's Garage, Crossroads Deli, D.M. Hunt Library, Town Hall or by calling the Historical Society at 860-824-8226. Cash or checks only.
You are invited to attend a Holiday Trunk Show to benefit Women's Support Services! At Home In The Country at 7 Academy Street in Salisbury, will be featuring Adelaide Harris Jewelry from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, December 3. For more information, call 860-435-8087.
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To mark the 200th birthday of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, The Hotchkiss School will open its 2011-2012 season with a lineup of pianists on Friday, November 18, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, the Esther Eastman Music Center, located in the school's main building on Route 112 in Lakeville. The event is free and open to the public. Performers will be Luiz de Moura Castro, Fabio Witkowski, Thomas Mastroianni, Gisele Nacif Witkowski, Alexandre Dossin and Jonathan Moyer. Selected Hotchkiss students will perform in a prelude concert that begins at 6:30 PM. For more information about this concert and other arts events at The Hotchkiss School, call Sarah Lock at 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.
Tri-State Public Communications invites you to their Open House for CATV6/robinhoodradiotv. Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 4 to 6 PM. Come see and tour the CATV 6/robinhoodradio TV studios at Geer Village, have a bite to eat, something to drink, and chat with staff, volunteers, and management. Geer Village is located at 77 South Canaan Road (Route 7) in Canaan.

The Festival of Trees will be held in the Noble Horizons Community Room from Saturday, November 19, through Saturday, December 3. The display will be open every day from noon to 4 PM, late nights will be Thursdays and Fridays until 6 PM. For more information, call Joanne Moore at 860-435-9851, ext. 154.
The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: November 26, December 3, 10 and 17; January 7, 14, 21 and 28; February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted on the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contct Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186.
Salisbury Association presents A Victorian Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 3, at 7 PM at The Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. Tickets: $20 -- includes Victorian Dessert Buffet. For reservations, call 860-435-0566. Space is limited, reserve seats early!
The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will offer a Holiday Historic House Tour on Sunday, December 4. The tour will begin with a welcome and introduction to the five houses on the tour at P.D. Walsh's Country Store (107 Main Street) at 11:30 AM. At noon, tour pass holders may begin their selfguided tour with guidance from the society's brochure and map. Each home on the tour will be open from noon to 4 PM. The Historic House Tour is Sunday, December 4 (snow date Sunday, December 11). Tickets are $20. Children 8 to 16 are free. Tickets are available at P.D. Walsh's Country Store, Toymaker's Cafe, The Falls Village Inn, Jacob's Garage, Crossroads Deli, D.M. Hunt Library, Town Hall or by calling the Historical Society at 860-824-8226. Cash or checks only.
The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is delighted to once again be taking part in our annual Hometown Holidays celebrations! Each Village's events promise to be better than ever, and will include tree lightings in Canaan, Lakeville, Millerton and Sharon as well as community sing-a-longs, various open houses, local fire companies' Parade of Lights, carolers, and special promotions with participating merchants having extended shopping hours.

What a great season in the Tri-state region! The main roads of Lakeville and Salisbury will be lined with one hundred trees draped in sparkling holiday lights. This beautiful display adds immeasurably to the festive air and holiday spirit during this wondeerful time of year. A full page of the scheduled events will be featured in the special Hometown Holidays insert in the Lakeville Journal and the Milleron News throughout November. Events will also be posted on our website, www.tristatechamber.com, on the event calendar. This year's Tri-State chamber annual tree lighting will be held at the Lakeville Hose Company, Sunday, December 4. More information to follow.
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A screening of a video by Tom Brokaw about the 10th Mountain Division, which fought in Italy during World War II, is a special Veterans Day treat at Noble Horizons, Friday, November 11, at 3:30 PM in the Learning Center. The video belongs to Edward "Nick" Nickerson, who mentioned he had a videotape of materials relating to the division, including the 18-minute Brokaw documentary, to Mary Palmer of Falls Village, who suggested the screening as a Veteran Day event. The 10th Mountain Division was made up of soldiers who were expert skiers. Nickerson is a veteran of the corps.
Crescendo, the premier early music chorus and orchestra of Connecticut's Northwest Corner, announces its November 12th and 13th concerts "Bach; Darkness to Light," and other baroque masterworks by J.S. Bach and contemporaries. The concerts will be held at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main Street in Great Barrington, at 6 PM on Saturday, November 12, and at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, in Lakeville, at 4 PM on Sunday, November 13. A talk about the music will be given by scholar Juliet Mattila beginning 30 minutes before each concert. Tickets are $40 (premium seating), $30 (general admission) and $10 for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.worldclassicmusic.org.
The Recreation Commission will offer public ice skating at The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: November 26, December 3, 10 and 17; January 7, 14, 21 and 28; February 4 and 11. The cost is $3 per skater and can be paid at the door. Anyone on the ice must wear skates. It is recommended that all skaters wear protective gear including helmets, elbow pads and gloves. Sticks and hockey pucks are not permitted. Cancellations due to weather will be posted on the town website at www.salisburyct.us. Contct Lisa McAuliffe for further information at 860-435-5186.
Noble Horizons Auxiliary (17 Cobble Road, Salisbury) presents the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 12, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be wreaths and centerpieces, Fall & Holiday decorations, baked goods, jams & jellies, stocking stuffers, jewelry, hand-painted ornaments, and hand-crafted gifts. Light lunch available for purchase.
To mark the 200th birthday of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, The Hotchkiss School will open its 2011-2012 season with a lineup of pianists on Friday, November 18, at 7 PM in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, the Esther Estman Music Center, located in the school's main building on Route 112 in Lakeville. The event is free and open to the public. Performers will be Luiz de Moura Castro, Fabio Witkowski, Thomas Mastroianni, Gisele Nacif Witkowski, Alexandre Dossin and Jonathan Moyer. Selected Hotchkiss students will perform in a prelude concert that begins at 6:30 PM. For more information about this concert and other arts events at The Hotchkiss School, call Sarah Lock at 860-435-4423 or visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts.

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POSTPONED! The Salisbury Forum's talk on "The Humanities in the Age of Disenchantment" scheduled for Friday, November 4, at 7:30 PM at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, has been postponed. A new date will be announced at a later time.
"Jewels of the Forest" We are fortunate that the Northwest Corner of Connecticut still has large tracts of unfragmented forest. Scott Heth, director of Sharon Audubon, presents "Jewels of the Forest," an audio-visual program on the importance of these forests as nurseries for migrating neotropical song birds. His talk includes examples of how landowners can manage their forested land to enhance the habitat for breeding birds. Sponsored by the Salisbury Land Trust, this one-hour program takes place on Saturday, November 5, 10:00 AM, at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury (Wardell Room). The public is invited.
The Hotchkiss School's Blue Notes and Calliope a cappella groups present an evening of song on Sunday, November 6, at 4:30 PM in the Salisbury Central School cafeteria. The all-male Blue Notes will perform first and will be followed by a silent auction of goods and services. Proceeds will help fund Salisbury Central School's eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., in the Spring. The cost of the event is $5 per person or $20 per family. Light refreshments will be served. For reservations and event information, call Kay Lindsay at 860-435-4950. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Due to the weather, Audubon Kids' Day at the Sharon Audubon Center on Route 4 in Sharon has been rescheduled for November 6 from Noon to 3 PM. Admission is $7 per carload. The event features carnival-type games, crafts, live animals, a haybale maze, haywagon rides and food. For more information, call 860-364-0520 or visit www.sharon.audubon.org.
Noble Horizons Auxiliary (17 Cobble Road, Salisbury) presents the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 12, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be wreaths and centerpieces, Fall & Holiday decorations, baked goods, jams & jellies, stocking stuffers, jewelry, hand-painted ornaments, and hand-crafted gifts. Light lunch available for purchase.
Crescendo, the premier early music chorus and orchestra of Connecticut's Northwest Corner, announces its November 12th and 13th concerts "Bach; Darkness to Light," and other baroque masterworks by J.S. Bach and contemporaries. The concerts will be held at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main Street in Great Barrington, at 6 PM on Saturday, November 12, and at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, in Lakeville, at 4 PM on Sunday, November 13. A talk about the music will be given by scholar Juliet Mattila beginning 30 minutes before each concert. Tickets are $40 (premium seating), $30 (general admission) and $10 for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.worldclassicmusic.org.
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Salisbury Family Services is holding its fifth biannual fundraiser, this year honoring actress and Salisbury resident Laura Linney. It will be on Saturday evening, October 29. The award-winning actress will conduct a master class with local student actors at 5 PM at the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School, which will be followed by a reception on the campus. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes both the master class/performance and the reception. Tickets can be purchased at Johnnycake Books on Academy Street in Salisbury. All proceeds benefit Salisbury Family Services.
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present a talk on "The Humanities in the Age of Disenchantment" on Friday, November 4, at 7:30 PM at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Speaker: Anthony T. Kronman, J.D., Ph.D., Author, Sterling Professor of Law (Yale Law School), visiting Global Professor (NYU), Dean of Yale Law School (1994-2004), teacher in the Directed Studies Program (Yale). Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org.
"Jewels of the Forest" We are fortunate that the Northwest Corner of Connecticut still has large tracts of unfragmented forest. Scott Heth, director of Sharon Audubon, presents "Jewels of the Forest," an audio-visual program on the importance of these forests as nurseries for migrating neotropical song birds. His talk includes examples of how landowners can manage their forested land to enhance the habitat for breeding birds. Sponsored by the Salisbury Land Trust, this one-hour program takes place on Saturday, November 5, 10:00 AM, at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury (Wardell Room). The public is invited.

Due to the weather, Audubon Kids' Day at the Sharon Audubon Center on Route 4 in Sharon has been rescheduled for November 6 from Noon to 3 PM. Admission is $7 per carload. The event features carnival-type games, crafts, live animals, a haybale maze, haywagon rides and food. For more information, call 860-364-0520 or visit www.sharon.audubon.org.
Crescendo, the premier early music chorus and orchestra of Connecticut's Northwest Corner, announces its November 12th and 13th concerts "Bach; Darkness to Light," and other baroque masterworks by J.S. Bach and contemporaries. The concerts will be held at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main Street in Great Barrington, at 6 PM on Saturday, November 12, and at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, in Lakeville, at 4 PM on Sunday, November 13. A talk about the music will be given by scholar Juliet Mattila beginning 30 minutes before each concert. Tickets are $40 (premium seating), $30 (general admission) and $10 for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.worldclassicmusic.org.


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A larger-than-life, talking version of a black bear, along with several other friendly animals of the forest, will visit the candlelit trails of the Sharon Audubon Center on October 21 from 6:30 to 8 PM for the Center's annual Enchanted Forest, a non-scary alternative to Halloween for young children and their families.

The Lakeville Hose Company is hosting a prime rib dinner Saturday, October 22, from 5 to 7:30 PM at the new firehouse at 4 Brook Street. The menu includes prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, salad bar, bread and dessert. Take-out orders are available. Adults are $16, seniors $14, and children $8.

Local Lakeville writer Michael Walsh, author of "Shock Warning," will be at Oblong Books and Music on Main Street in Millerton on Saturday, October 22, at 7:30 PM for a book reading and signing. For more information, call Oblong Books at 518-789-3797, email events@oblongbooks.com.
The Scoville Library in Salisbury will show the HBO documentary film "Sergio" on October 23 at 4 PM in honor of U.N. Day. Servio Vieira de Mello was a famous and respected United Nation's problem solver who died in Pakistan in 2003. Working in conflict zones from Bangladesh to Sudan, he dedicated his life to helping others. He believed in upholding human dignity, both individual and collective. The film will be shown in the Wardell Community Room.
A festive and glamorous Masquerade Ball will raise funds for the North East Community Center's (NECC) programs in Millerton. Held at the Lakeville home of architects and designers Robert Bristow and Pilar Proffitt, which was recently featured in the Style section of the New York Times, the party will feature live music, a silent auction, food and drink and a grand bonfire. The event will be on Friday, October 28, from 8 PM to midnight. "Suggested dress for the ball is what we are calling 'costume chic," "but anything goes, from masks and ball gowns to frizzy clown wigs. There will even be complimentary masks offered for guests who don't come in costume." Tickets to the maquerade ball are available from NECC's website, www.neccmillerton.org, or by calling 518-789-4259.
Salisbury Family Services is holding its fifth biannual fundraiser, this year honoring actress and Salisbury resident Laura Linney. It will be on Saturday evening, October 29. The award-winning actress will conduct a master class with local student actors at 5 PM at the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School, which will be followed by a reception on the campus. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes both the master class/performance and the reception. Tickets can be purchased at Johnnycake Books on Academy Street in Salisbury. All proceeds benefit Salisbury Family Services.
The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present a talk on "The Humanities in the Age of Disenchantment" on Friday, November 4, at 7:30 PM at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Speaker: Anthony T. Kronman, J.D., Ph.D., Author, Sterling Professor of Law (Yale Law School), visiting Global Professor (NYU), Dean of Yale Law School (1994-2004), teacher in the Directed Studies Program (Yale). Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org.

Historic Site: A special reading of "84 Charing Cross Road" to benefit the Norfolk Library takes place on Saturday, November 5, at 3 PM with Tony- and Emmy-winning actors Megan McTavish & Ed Herrmann, Star herrmann & Ryen Herrmann of Salisbury, CT. Venue: Church of Christ Congregational, 12 Village Green, Norfolk. A reception at the Library follows. Tickets are $50/$100, avaialble at www.norfolklibrary.org/lit-lia.php or at the door.

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The Tremaine Gallery at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville will have en opening reception on Saturday, October 15, from 4 to 6 PM, featuring works by the Visual Art Faculty of the school. The exhibit is open October 14 to December 10.
Learn about the Appalachian Trail in NWCT in a talk by Sue Spring on October 15 at 4 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The Appalachian Trail meanders through the hills of this region over a distance of more than 50 miles, allowing access by foot to some of the state's most scenic terrain. Sue's late-in-life dream of thru-hiking the trail from Georgia to Maine came about in part by answering so many trail-related phone calls during the years she was Salisbury town clerk. Spring took up the hiking life at age 60 and, with a lot of training and planning, she was able to celebrate her 65th birthday with a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This talk is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historial Society and the Scoville Memorial Library. .

Please come out and support Meadowbrook, Norfolk's retirement community, on Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 PM. The Spiritual Extravaganza, a Presentation on World Religions Benefit Event, will take place at Church of Christ in Norfolk. There will be a presentation followed by a scrumptious reception in Battell Chapel of Church of Christ. Featured will be speakers, musicians and singers, including Joseph Firecrow -- Native American music; Robert J. Klanko -- Eastern Orthodox; Rabbi Ari Rosenberg -- Music and theology; Ida Mansoor -- Islamic faith and music; Reverend Erick Olsen -- Christianity; Tom McGowan -- Deism. All seats are $30. For more information, call Tom or Celia McGowan at 860-542-5080.
A larger-than-life, talking version of a black bear, along with several other friendly animals of the forest, will visit the candlelit trails of the Sharon Audubon Center on October 21 from 6:30 to 8 PM for the Center's annual Enchanted Forest, a non-scary alternative to Halloween for young children and their families.

Local Lakeville writer Michael Walsh, author of "Shock Warning," will be at Oblong Books and Music on Main Street in Millerton on Saturday, October 22, at 7:30 PM for a book reading and signing. For more information, call Oblong Books at 518-789-3797, email events@oblongbooks.com or visit www.oblongbooks.com.
The Scoville Library in Salisbury will show the HBO documentary film "Sergio" on October 23 at 4 PM in honor of U.N. Day. Servio Vieira de Mello was a famous and respected United Nation's problem solver who died in Pakistan in 2003. Working in conflict zones from Bangladesh to Sudan, he dedicated his life to helping others. He believed in upholding human dignity, both individual and collective. The film will be shown in the Wardell Community Room.

A festive and glamorous masquerade ball will raise funds for the North East Community Center's (NECC) programs in Millerton. Held at the Lakeville home of architects and designers Robert Bristow and Pilar Proffitt, which was recently featured in the Style section of the New York Tiems, the party will feature live music, a silent auction, food and drink and a grand bonfire. The event will be on Friday, Ocrtober 28, from 8 PM to midnight. "Suggested dress for the ball is what we are calling 'costume chic," "but anything goes, from masks and ball gowns to frizzy clown wigs. There will even be complimentary masks offered for guests who don't come in costume." Tickets to the maquerade ball are available from NECC's website, www.neccmillerton.org, or by calling 518-789-4259.
Salisbury Family Services is holding its fifth biannual fundraiser, this year honoring actress and Salisbury resident Laura Linney. It will be on Saturday evening, October 29. The award-winning actress will conduct a master class with local student actors at 5 PM at the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School, which will be followed by a reception on the campus. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes both the master class/performance and the reception. Tickets can be purchased at Johnnycake Books on Academy Street in Salisbury. All proceeds benefit Salisbury Family Services.

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Meet the Town: There will be an Estate Sale this weekend at a sprawling 1850's Farmhouse at 18 Reagan Road in Millerton (near the bike path at Coleman Station Road). To benefit The Friends of Coleman Station & The Northeast Historical Society, the opening of the sale from 5 to 8 PM on Friday, October 14th will be a benefit event with wine, cheese and early buying at $15 per person. Saturday and Sunday, Ocrtober 15 and 16, the sale will be open to the public from 9 AM to 3 PM free of charge.

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The annual Fall Festival over Columbus Day weekend (October 7, 8 and 9) features a wide variety of events offered by the local churches, the library and other organizations and merchants throughout the holiday weekend. Foods for sale include baked goods, pancakes, soups and sandwiches, Greek pastries, fresh-cooked Central American items, lasagna and ham dinners and grilled hot dogs. Bargain hunters will find hundreds of previously loved books, attic treasures and global crafts from 10,000 Villages. Entertainment will include music by the Salisbury Band. Voting throughout the weekend continues for the scarecrow contest.

New this year will be the Saturday Flea Market and Noble Horizons' pet therapy and yoga for dogs. On Saturday, there will be a magic show, hay rides, games, face painting and other outdoor activities on Library Street.

On Sunday, the Hotchkiss School will offer crafts, face painting and boomerang and bird of prey demonstrations. Sunday begins with the volunteer ambulance's pancake breakfast. Also that day is Hotchkiss' second annual Bearcat 5K race, 1K youth race and tots fun run. End the weekend at the Salisbury Winter Sports Association's second annual Beer-tasting Festival on Satre Hill.

For complete schedule of all the events and directions, go to www.salisburyfallfestival.org and look for the insert in this week's edition of The Lakeville Journal's Compass.
The annual book sale sponsored by Friends of the Scoville Library returns to Salisbury during the town's Fall Festival. Offering hundreds of titles organized by genre -- mysteries, non-fiction, fiction, art and gardening -- the sale will be held in both the library's Wardell Room and under an outside tent, where a large selection of children's books will be featured. Again this year, gift bags of six narcissus bulbs will be sold for $6, according to Friends' Board President Inge Heckel. Sale hours are Saturday, October 8, from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, October 9, from 10 AM until 1 PM.
There will be an Art Opening reception for Eduardo Giannattasio at The White Gallery, 342 Main Street in Lakeville on Saturday, October 8th, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit is named Colori del Fuoco (The Colors of Fire).
Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Norfolk will feature a Fall weekend full of musical events, from Celtic favorites to the finest in contemporary jazz. For programs, schedules and reservations, visit www.infinityhall.com. Furthermore, when you attend one of these amazing shows, Infinity Bistro offers two ways to make your entertainment experience complete! Want to enjoy drinks, dinner, or dessert during the performance? Select Mezzanine seats for any Infinity show to enjoy cabaret dining, our full Bistro menu and a birds-eye view from the spacious upper balcony. Prefer to dine before the show? Make reservations at IndinityBistro.com to enjoy the ambiance and creative cuisine of Infinity Bistro. Either way, intimate concerts coupled with creative cuisine is the true Infinity experience!
Learn about the Appalachian Trail in NWCT in a talk by Sue Spring on October 15 at 4 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The Appalachian Trail meanders through the hills of this region over a distance of more than 50 miles, allowing access by foot to some of the state's most scenic terrain. Sue's late-in-life dream of thru-hiking the trail from Georgia to Maine came about in part by answering so many trail-related phone calls during the years she was Salisbury town clerk. Spring took up the hiking life at age 60 and, with a lot of training and planning, she was able to celebrate her 65th birthday with a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This talk is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historial Society and the Scoville Memorial Library.
The Scoville Library in Salisbury will show the HBO documentary film "Sergio" on October 23 at 4 PM in honor of U.N. Day. Servio Vieira de Mello was a famous and respected United Nation's problem solver who died in Pakistan in 2003. Working in conflict zones from Bangladesh to Sudan, he dedicated his life to helping others. He believed in upholding human dignity, both individual and collective. The film will be shown in the Wardell Community Room.
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Salisbury resident Allen Blagden's paintings of wildlife have been exhibited in New York, Boston, Pittsfield, Hartford, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, London, Paris and elsewhere. He served as an illustrator for the Serengeti National Park in Kenya, the Department of Ornithology at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. and Abercrombie and Kent in East Africa. He has earned numerous awards for his work. The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will host a two-month show of Blagden's work, from October 1 to November 30. Blagden's show will have an opening reception on October 2 from 4 to 6 PM. For more information, call the library at 860-364-5041 or go online to www.hotchkisslibrary.org.
The Hotchkiss Colloquium at Noble Horizons (17 Cobble Street in Salisbury) will give a 5-part series on Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM beginning October 1, by Verena Drake, Ph.D. and instructor in History & Art History at The Hotchkiss School on the topic of "Artists in the Time of Lorenzo the Magnificent." To register, go to www.noblehorizons.org or call 860-435-9851.
Salisbury resident Susan Rand has an exhibit of new paintings displayed at The Norfolk Library -- September 30 to November 3. Opening reception is Sunday, October 2, from 4 to 6 PM. The library is open Monday 10 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday-Friday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sundays 1 to 4 PM.
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage) series of Heritage Walks continue on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Complete details are available online at www.heritage-hikes.org/ or by emailing the Heritage Walks coordinator at programs@HousatonicHeritage.org.
Learn about the Appalachian Trail in NWCT in a talk by Sue Spring on October 15 at 4 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The Appalachian Trail meanders through the hills of this region over a distance of more than 50 miles, allowing access by foot to some of the state's most scenic terrain. Sue's late-in-life dream of thru-hiking the trail from Georgia to Maine came about in part by answering so many trail-related phone calls during the years she was Salisbury town clerk. Spring took up the hiking life at age 60 and, with a lot of training and planning, she was able to celebrate her 65th birthday with a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This talk is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historial Society and the Scoville Memorial Library.

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The second of this season's NOW! Concerts of contemporary music takes place this weekend in Millerton, featuring The Prometheus String Quartet playing new and modern chamber works. The concert takes place September 24 at 2 PM at the North East/Millerton Library Annex. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and can be purchased online at www.nowconcerts.org, or by calling 518-789-0617. Tickets are also for sale at Kamilla's Floral Boutique and Little Gates Wine Shop in Millerton, NY.
There will be a Fine Home Show at Millbrook Bandshell, 3327 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, NY on September 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM, hosted by Crisp Architects. Features in the show include geo-thermal heating and cooling; solar energy solutions; wine cellars; soy based insulation; antique flooring and counters; concrete and stone countertops; custom lighting; whole house generators; saunas; pools and spas; home elevators; metal roofing; green solutions; fencing; custom millwork; and much more. For more information, visit www.crisparchitects.com.
Salisbury resident Allen Blagden's paintings of wildlife have been exhibited in New York, Boston, Pittsfield, Hartford, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, London, Paris and elsewhere. He served as an illustrator for the Serengeti National Park in Kenya, the Department of Ornithology at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. and Abercrombie and Kent in East Africa. He has earned numerous awards for his work. The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will host a two-month show of Blagden's work, from October 1 to November 30. Blagden's show will have an opening reception on October 2 from 4 to 6 PM. For more information, call the library at 860-364-5041 or go online to www.hotchkisslibrary.org.
The Hotchkiss Colloquium at Noble Horizons (17 Cobble Street in Salisbury) will give a 5-part series on Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM beginning October 1, by Verena Drake, Ph.D. and instructor in History & Art History at The Hotchkiss School on the topic of "Artists in the Time of Lorenzo the Magnificent." To register, go to www.noblehorizons.org or call 860-435-9851.
Learn about the Appalachian Trail in NWCT in a talk by Sue Spring on October 15 at 4 PM at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The Appalachian Trail meanders through the hills of this region over a distance of more than 50 miles, allowing access by foot to some of the state's most scenic terrain. Sue's late-in-life dream of thru-hiking the trail from Georgia to Maine came about in part by answering so many trail-related phone calls during the years she was Salisbury town clerk. Spring took up the hiking life at age 60 and, with a lot of training and planning, she was able to celebrate her 65th birthday with a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This talk is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historial Society and the Scoville Memorial Library.

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Last chance at LOBSTERS! Montgomery Lodge No. 13's last 2011 Lobster sale will be held on Saturday, September 17, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge at 41 Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 lb and cost $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. Proceeds from the summer lobster sales help fund the J. K. Athoe scholarships that are awarded annually to high school/college students who demonstrate a need and satisfactory scholastic standing. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
The Salisbury Forum (Where Ideas Come Together) will feature speaker Mark J. Plotkin in a talk on Rainforest Conservation and the Search for New Jungle Medicines on Friday, September 16, at 7:30 PM at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. For more information, visit www.salisburyforum.org. Mark Plotkin, Ph.D., Ethnobotanist, Author, and President of the Amazon Conservation Team, is a recipient of "Social Entrepreneurs of the Year" citation by Skoll Foundation and Jane Goodall's award for "International Conservation Leadership" in 2010.
A concert to benefit Tom White, a musician who lost his recording studio and equipment in the recent floods, will be held Saturday, September 17, at 3 PM at Music Mountain. The show will include Caroline Paton, founder of Folk-Legacy Records; Mama Treid, Hudson Valley bluegrass; New World Ceili Band, a massive Irish jam band; Rob Paton, traditional and original songs; and Berkshire Mountain Trio, fine acoustic music. Admission is at the door; the suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Directions to Music Mountain can be found at www.musicmountain.org. For more information, call David Paton at 860-866-8923.
The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut invites you for an afternoon's walk through the meadows of Hollenbeck Preserve in Falls Village on Friday, September 16, at 1:00 PM. Leading the walk will be David Gumbart, Assistant Director of Landscape Management of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact Laura Brownstein at 203-568-6278 or email lbrownstein@tnc.org.


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Last chance at LOBSTERS! Montgomery Lodge No. 13's last 2011 Lobster sale will be held on Saturday, September 17, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge at 41 Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 lb and cost $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. Proceeds from the summer lobster sales help fund the J. K. Athoe scholarships that are awarded annually to high school/college students who demonstrate a need and satisfactory scholastic standing. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
St. John's Episcopal Church in Salisbury will honor those who lost their lives 10 years ago on September 11 at its 10 AM worship service on Sunday, September 11.

The annual September 11th Remembrance will also be held on the lawn of St. Joseph's Church in Canaan. It will last from midnight on September 10th until midnight on September 11th. www.patriotday1.com.
The Salisbury Forum (Where Ideas Come Together) will feature speaker Mark J. Plotkin in a talk on Rainforest Conservation and the Search for New Jungle Medicines on Friday, September 16, at 7:30 PM at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. For more information, visit www.salisburyforum.org. Mark Plotkin, Ph.D., Ethnobotanist, Author, and President of the Amazon Conservation Team, is a recipient of "Social Entrepreneurs of the Year" citation by Skoll Foundation and Jane Goodall's award for "International Conservation Leadership" in 2010.
Paintings from the Perimeter by Sally Pettus, commemorating The Rising of The New World Trade Center 2010-2011, the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack, is an upcoming exhibition at KL Art, 73 Leonard Street in New York City. Reception for the artist will take place September 7th from 5 to 7 PM. A Show Catalogue is available for $20. Visit the artist at www.sallypettus.com/index.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host its fourth annual Golf Tournament and Pig Roast on Saturday, September 17, at the Undermountain Golf Course in Copake, N.Y. The rain date is Sunday, September 18. The Sunday in the Country Food Drive crew will provide breakfast sandwiches, lunch and a pig roast picnic dinner following the tournament. Cash and other prizes will be awarded in several categories including male, female and mixed teams, closest to the pin, etc. The $50 per person entry fee includes greens fees, the pig roast and on-course beverages. The 18-hole entry fee is $75 per person. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit SWSA's youth programs. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, go to www.jumpfest.org. To register, email SWSA President, Ken Barker at kennethsbarker@gmail.com or call Willie Hallihan at 860-824-5243. Novices as well as seasoned golfers are encouraged to come.

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There will be Three Special Concerts coming up at Music Mountain in Falls Village: The Shanghai String Quartet will play Beethoven on Saturday, September 3, at 6:30 PM; there will be an 82nd Season Celebration Concert & Reception with Haochen Zhang, piano and Van Cliburn gold medalist, on Sunday, September 4, at 3 PM. (All tickets: $75); The Daedalus String Quartet with Soyeon Lee, piano (2010 Naumburg Award Winner), will play Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms on Sunday, September 11 at 3 PM. For tickets and information, visit www.musicmountain.org or call 860-824-7126.
Argazzi Art Gallery at 22 Millerton Road (Rte 44) in Lakeville will feature Michael Kessler: "Art... a la Carte" from September 1 to October 23. A reception for the artist takes place Saturday, September 3 from 5 to 7 PM.

Photo Mosaics by Mary Close will be on display at The White Gallery, 342 Main Street in Lakeville, from September 1 to 30. Opening reception will take place from 4 to 7 PM on Saturday, September 3. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM (or by appointment). The theme of the show is a portrait of the Town of Salisbury, which includes the villages of Salisbury, Lakeville, Limerock, Taconic and Amesville. A number of the pieces incorporate images of the people, businesses, activities and places that make up our community. Others reflect our local history or common interests of the people who live here. These complex photos are, in essence, multifaceted portraits of their subjects. The tiny images can be viewed like sentences within a larger story. Each small image has its own mini-narrative based on the viewers' experiences with the subject and the associations they bring to it. The works are also time capsules, capturing our town as we know it today and in this moment.
The 99th Goshen Fair takes place Labor Day Weekend from 8 AM to 8 PM on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, and 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, September 5. There will be entertainment; rides; games; exhibits; animals; Lynch's Draft Horse Team Show. Address is Route 63, 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, and admission is $8 for adults; children under 12: free; senior citizens: $5, SATURDAY only; free parking. Visit www.goshenfair.org for $1.00 discount admission coupon for MONDAY only.
There will be a Grand Opening this weekend at The Old Mill of Irondale on Route 22 North in Millerton (one mile North of Rtes 22/44 traffic light in Millerton) with 4,000 square feet of antiques, furniture, and collectibles. The Old Mill is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host its fourth annual Golf Tournament and Pig Roast on Saturday, September 17, at the Undermountain Golf Course in Copake, N.Y. The rain date is Sunday, September 18. The Sunday in the Country Food Drive crew will provide breakfast sandwiches, lunch and a pig roast picnic dinner following the tournament. Cash and other prizes will be awarded in several categories including male, female and mixed teams, closest to the pin, etc. The $50 per person entry fee includes greens fees, the pig roast and on-course beverages. The 18-hole entry fee is $75 per person. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit SWSA's youth programs. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, go to www.jumpfest.org. To register, email SWSA President, Ken Barker at kennethsbarker@gmail.com or call Willie Hallihan at 860-824-5243. Novices as well as seasoned golfers are encouraged to come.

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Enjoy a venerable summertime tradition - an evening with the Salisbury Band -- on Saturday, August 27, at 5 PM on the Scoville Memorial Library lawn. Bring a picnic dinner, choose a patch of grass and enjoy the music. In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Don't miss the ESTATE SALE at 92 Canaan Road (Rte 44) in Salisbury this weekend. Opening night, Friday, August 26, from 5 to 8 PM will feature a performance by Project Troubador (www.projecttroubador.org) -- Eliot Osborn & Louise Lindenmeyr. Wine and cheese will be served while you do your Early Buying. This is a benefit event for Project Troubador and entrance fee is $15. The sale continues Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, from 9 AM to 3 PM, free of charge.
HandyBoysEnt.com presents Events under the Stars at Eddie Collins Ball Field in Millerton, for Community and Family Spirit: On August 27, come see the movie "Gnomeo & Juliet". The movie starts at dark; it's free; bring bug spray; listen in your cars on 93.9 FM; bring a picnic basket; enjoy!
The Salisbury Land Trust is celebrating 35 years of conservation with a photo show -- 45 photographers present our local landscape. The exhibit takes place at the Academy Building on Main Street in Salisbury and opens Saturday, August 27, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Coffee and cake will be served. The show will continue through the end of October.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse presents Divas do the Red Carpet, Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27 at 8 PM and Sunday, August 28 at 5 PM. Come celebrate the award-winning songs of the Oscars, Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, and Country Music Awards! Deck out in your finest bling for these spectacular performances!

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The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale Summer School of Music, is presenting a Choral Festival performance on Saturday, August 20, at 4 PM, led by Simon Carrington, conductor, and 24 professional singers from around the world will perform choral selections from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including works by Monteverdi, Legrenzi, Haydn, McDowall and Ives.

There are still a few spaces open for a free survival skills workhop at the Great Mountain Forest on Saturday, August 20, from 9 AM to Noon. In "Survival Skills 1: Water and Shelter," instructor Joe Brien of LostArt Workshops will demonstrate how to protect the body from the elements, how to build a fort for an emergency shelter and how to locate, carry and purify water. For ages 5 and up with an adult. The workshop will be held at McMullen Pond; meet at the GMF office, 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, to drive to the pond. To register, email jean@greatmountainforest.org or call 860-542-5422.
Montgomery Lodge No. 13 will hold a lobster sale Saturday, August 20, with pickup from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge on Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 lb and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen, either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
HandyBoysEnt.com presents Events under the Stars at Eddie Collins Ball Field in Millerton, for Community and Family Spirit: On August 27, come see the movie "Gnomeo & Juliet". The movie starts at dark; it's free; bring bug spray; listen in your cars on 93.9 FM; bring a picnic basket; enjoy!
Photo Mosaics by Mary Close will be on display at The White Gallery, 342 Main Street in Lakeville, from September 1 to 30. Opening reception will take place from 4 to 7 PM on Saturday, September 3. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM (or by appointment). The theme of the show is a portrait of the Town of Salisbury, which includes the villages of Salisbury, Lakeville, Limerock, Taconic and Amesville. A number of the pieces incorporate images of the people, businesses, activities and places that make up our community. Others reflect our local history or common interests of the people who live here. These complex photos are, in essence, multifaceted portraits of their subjects. The tiny images can be viewed like sentences within a larger story. Each small image has its own mini-narrative based on the viewers' experiences with the subject and the associations they bring to it. The works are also time capsules, capturing our town as we know it today and in this moment.
Artists Denise Lancto and Mimi Davis of Salisbury will exhibit and sell new works at Noble Horizons beginning Friday, September 16. Community members are invited to meet the artists at a reception in the Noble Horizons Gallery from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit will feature oils, pastels and watercolors and will include international venues, local landscapes, still lifes, portraits and more. Lancto is a teacher of art, an illustrator and a former fashion designer in New York City. Davis is an award-winning artist with several degrees in art and design; in addition to teaching college art classes, she is represented by the St. Lawrence Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The exhibit may be viewed on weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM, through October 23; more information is available at 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or go to www.noblehorizons.org.
SAVE THE DATE! The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut invites you for an afternoon's walk through the meadows of Hollenbeck Preserve in Falls Village on Friday, September 16, at 1:00 PM. Leading the walk will be David Gumbart, Assistant Director of Landscape Management of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact Laura Brownstein at 203-568-6278 or email lbrownstein@tnc.org.
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The D.M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host a reception for artist John Hodgson on Saturday, August 13, from 5 to 7 PM. His Rooftop Canvases exhibition is on display at the library through September 3. For more information, call 860-824-7424.

The Falls Village Children's Theater Summer Workshop is presenting an original musical, "Alex and the Wonders of Wonderland," written and performed by troupe members of the workshop under the direction of Lanny Mitchell. Come and support the Falls Village Children's Theater at this event for the whole family at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School auditorium on Saturday, August 13, at 7 PM. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.


There are still a few spaces open for a free survival skills workhop at the Great Mountain Forest on Saturday, August 20, from 9 AM to Noon. In "Survival Skills 1: Water and Shelter," instructor Joe Brien of LostArt Workshops will demonstrate how to protect the body from the elements, how to build a fort for an emergency shelter and how to locate, carry and purify water. For ages 5 and up with an adult. The workshop will be held at McMullen Pond; meet at the GMF office, 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, to drive to the pond. To register, email jean@greatmountainforest.org or call 860-542-5422.
Montgomery Lodge No. 13 will hold a lobster sale Saturday, August 20, with pickup from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge on Sharon Road in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 lb and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen, either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
Photo Mosaics by Mary Close will be on display at The White Gallery, 342 Main Street in Lakeville, from September 1 to 30. Opening reception will take place from 4 to 7 PM on Saturday, September 3. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM (or by appointment). The theme of the show is a portrait of the Town of Salisbury, which includes the villages of Salisbury, Lakeville, Limerock, Taconic and Amesville. A number of the pieces incorporate images of the people, businesses, activities and places that make up our community. Others reflect our local history or common interests of the people who live here. These complex photos are, in essence, multifaceted portraits of their subjects. The tiny images can be viewed like sentences within a larger story. Each small image has its own mini-narrative based on the viewers' experiences with the subject and the associations they bring to it. The works are also time capsules, capturing our town as we know it today and in this moment.
Artists Denise Lancto and Mimi Davis of Salisbury will exhibit and sell new works at Noble Horizons beginning Friday, September 16. Community members are invited to meet the artists at a reception in the Noble Horizons Gallery from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit will feature oils, pastels and watercolors and will include international venues, local landscapes, still lifes, portraits and more. Lancto is a teacher of art, an illustrator and a former fashion designer in New York City. Davis is an award-winning artist with several degrees in art and design; in addition to teaching college art classes, she is represented by the St. Lawrence Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The exhibit may be viewed on weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM, through October 23; more information is available at 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or go to www.noblehorizons.org.
SAVE THE DATE! The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut invites you for an afternoon's walk through the meadows of Hollenbeck Preserve in Falls Village on Friday, September 16, at 1:00 PM. Leading the walk will be David Gumbart, Assistant Director of Landscape Management of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact Laura Brownstein at 203-568-6278 or email lbrownstein@tnc.org.
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The Annual Habitat for Humanity Tag Sale will again be held at the Mars Athletic Center at Hotchkiss School (Rte 112) starting with a preview/buy on Friday, August 5, from 6 to 8 PM ($10 donation). The main sale is Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM; the bag sale, Sunday, Noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations can be brought to the Center July 23-30, 10-4 PM. Please, no clothes, old electronics, books, or hard-sided luggage. FMI: 860-435-9626.
This is Opening Weekend and Area Premiere for the Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY at TriArts Playhouse at 49 Amenia Road in Sharon. The musical runs from August 4 to 21 and is sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate and Founders Insurance Group. Performances are at 7 PM on Thursdays; 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays; 5 PM on Sundays; and Wednesday August 10 and 17 plus Saturday, August 20, there will be a matinee at 2 PM. For tickets, go online at www.triarts.net or call 860-364-SHOW.
Organized by Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA), the Second Annual Family Sun Ball takes place Saturday, August 6th, from 5 to 10:30 PM -- rain or shine; indoors in case of rain. There will be dancing to the TreeTop Band; food and drink available for purchase; raffle; volleyball, croquet, and more! Location: The Wake Robin Inn, 106 Sharon Road (Rte 41) in Lakeville. Tickets: $12 per person; 12 and under no charge. Discounted advance tickets for $10 available at Peter Beck's Village Store, 19 Main Street in Salisbury. All proceeds go to SWSA. For more information go to www.jumpfest.org.
The Fifteenth Annual Sharon Summer Book Signing, a Benefit for The Hotchkiss Library at Sharon on the Green, 10 Upper Main Street, takes place Friday, August 5, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be wine & hors d'oeuvre by Hannah's Catering. Admission is $25 payable at the door (MC/Visa accepted. For more information, visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org or call 860-364-5041.
Don't miss the last of four Baroque summer concerts presented by The Northwest Music Association on August 10 at 5 PM in St. John's Church on Main Street in Salisbury. There is always a nice reception following the concert, and the musicians are happy to chat with the audience. No admission, but donations are always welcome. For more information, call 860-435-9290.
SAVE THE DATE! The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut invites you for an afternoon's walk through the meadows of Hollenbeck Preserve in Falls Village on Friday, September 16, at 1:00 PM. Leading the walk will be David Gumbart, Assistant Director of Landscape Management of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact Laura Brownstein at 203-568-6278 or email lbrownstein@tnc.org.
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The Jane Lloyd Fund will hold its annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 8 PM at Satre Hill. The Jane Lloyd Fund helps cancer patients in CT's Northwest Corner cope with the financial demands of this devastating disease. The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog barbecue and handmade desserts. Those wishing to bring their own picnics are welcome and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the Jane Gang, a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer and several other accomplished musicians who perform together once a year at the clambake. Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. More information about the Jane Lloyd Fund is available at www.janelloydfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
There is a new exhibit at The White Gallery at 342 Main Street in Lakeville called "Abstraction Expression". Artist reception takes place July 30 from 5 to 7 PM and the exhibit runs through August 28. www.thewhitegalleryart.com
Red Hot Ferraris Gallop into Lime Rock! It’s going to be sunny and nice this Saturday (July 30), and there will be two Ferrari Challenge races – F430s and 458s combined – and two Shell Ferrari Historics races. This is fun, exciting racing, promise! Plus, the A Paddock will be filled with official Ferrari displays and merchandise, and there’s a Ferrari Car Corral in the Sunoco B Paddock. Parking is free, and kids 12 and under are free. And no extra charge to go into the Paddock to get right up next to all the Ferraris. Tickets are $45 at the gate. Grab the picnic blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a Feast of Ferraris at Lime Rock Park! Call 860.435.5000 between 9 and 5 for more info and to purchase tickets. www.limerock.com.
Organized by Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA), the Second Annual Family Sun Ball takes place Saturday, August 6th, from 5 to 10:30 PM -- rain or shine; indoors in case of rain. There will be dancing to the TreeTop Band; food and drink available for purchase; raffle; volleyball, croquet, and more! Location: The Wake Robin Inn, 106 Sharon Road (Rte 41) in Lakeville. Tickets: $12 per person; 12 and under no charge. Discounted advance tickets for $10 available at Peter Beck's Village Store, 19 Main Street in Salisbury. All proceeds go to SWSA. For more information go to www.jumpfest.org.
The Annual Habitat for Humanity Tag Sale will again be held at the Mars Athletic Center at Hotchkiss School (Rte 112) starting with a preview/buy on Friday, August 5, from 6 to 8 PM ($10 donation). The main sale is Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM; the bag sale, Sunday, Noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations can be brought to the Center July 23-30, 10-4 PM. Please, no clothes, old electronics, books, or hard-sided luggage. FMI: 860-435-9626.
SAVE THE DATE! The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut invites you for an afternoon's walk through the meadows of Hollenbeck Preserve in Falls Village on Friday, September 16, at 1:00 PM. Leading the walk will be David Gumbart, Assistant Director of Landscape Management of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact Laura Brownstein at 203-568-6278 or email lbrownstein@tnc.org.
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Music Among Friends -- the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale Summer School of Music season is ongoing: Friday, July 22 presents Gade, Schubert, Wyner & Tower; Saturday, July 23, features works of Mozart & Erod; Wednesday, July 27, features Music in Context lecture series; and on Thursdays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 10:30 AM Young Artists' performance series is a free event. For more information, go to www.Norfolkmusic.org or call 860-542-3000.
The Housatonic Child Care Center invites you to THE BIG RIG Event on Saturday, July 23, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Community Field in Lakeville. There will be lots of vehicles! Climb on them.... sit in them.... check them out.... and Pony rides... and food. Tons of Fun! $5 donation entry fee per person (under 2 free). For information call 860-435-9694. This is a Fund-raising Event for The Housatonic Child Care Center.
Classics on the Bass Guitar? Lakeville local John D'Ercole is performing with his six-string bass at Music Mountain on Friday, July 22, at 8 PM, in the first of a new series of Friday night concerts at the venerable venue. D'Ercole describes himself as a "jazz bass player," and said that while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and under the influence of classical guitar icon Andres Segovia, he decided to try to adapt classical pieces for the electric bass. His repertoire includes Bethoven's "Fur Elise," Bach cello pieces, music written for the lute. For more information, go online to www.musicmountain.org (click on 2011 Festival and then Friday Nights).
The Falls Village Car and Motorcycle Show returns on Sunday, July 24, from 10 AM to 3 PM on Main Street in downtown Falls Village. There is a Facebook page (The Falls Village Car Show), or for more information email jacobsgarage@att.net or call 860-824-5861.

The Falls Village Inn and Robin Hood Radio will team up to raise money for a local charity Thursday, July 28, at 12:30 PM. The Robin Hood Live Lunch will be held once a month at the Inn and will include a live broadcast from WHDD radio. Proceeds from the lunch will be donated to a different charity every month. For the first event, the charity is the Falls Village Children's Theater. There will be a live performance from the children and an auction to raise additional funds for the theater. For more information and reservations, call 860-824-0033.
The eighth annual Harlem Valley Rail Ride will be held Sunday, July 24. Participants will start at Eddie Collins Field on Route 22 and can then choose from four different routes, ranging from a 25-mile trek along rolling hills, to a 100-mile ride (also known as a century) that includes some serious slopes, including one that's nearly 1,709 feet! There are also 50-mile and 75-mile routes. The entry fee is $65 and includes a barbecue lunch. To register and to get more information on the routes, go online to www.harlemvalleyrailride.com. The ride will be held rain or shine.
SAVE THE DATE! The Jane Lloyd Fund will hold its annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 8 PM at Satre Hill. The Jane Lloyd Fund helps cancer patients in CT's Northwest Corner cope with the financial demands of this devastating disease. The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog barbecue and handmade desserts. Those wishing to bring their own picnics are welcome and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the Jane Gang, a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer and several other accomplished musicians who perform together once a year at the clambake. Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. More information about the Jane Lloyd Fund is available at www.janelloydfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
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Celebrate Habitat for Humanity NWCT at their 20th Anniversary with a Gala Event Wine Tasting & Auction. Venue: Four Winds, 71 Between The Lakes Road in Salisbury; time: Saturday, July 16, from 5 PM (live auction scheduled for 7:15 PM). There will be music by the Scott Heth quintet, food from local restaurants, Harney & Sons Tea will present unusual tea products. And, as a special addition this year, the appearance of TriArts cast members who will offer selections from "Rent." All are welcome! Admission is $25. Reservations encouraged. Please call 860-435-3590. Funds raised from this event will be used for the construction of Habitat's first affordable house in North Canaan.
Montgomery Lodge 13 will hold a Lobster Sale on Saturday, July 16, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge, 41 Sharon Road (Route 41) in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 pounds and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
Free Family Friendly Events under the Stars in Millerton, NY! There is NO better way to enjoy your Summer than sitting on a blanket in a park enjoying a family friendly movie, and if you're looking to get pumped up for the Summer, how about a Zumba night in the park -- that's what you can expect for 2011 at Eddie Collins Field in Millerton. HandyBoysEnt.com will be hosting four events this Summer for the entire family and it is all FREE, just ask Troy Ramcharran, owner of HandyBoys Computer Repair and DJ Services.

Save these dates: July 16 and 30: Movie Under the Stars; August 13: Dancing Under the Stars - Zumba & Disco; August 27: Movie Under the Stars.
Happy Days for Baroque Music Fans! The Northwest Music Association enters its sixth summer of midweek concerts at St. John's Episcopal Church in Salisbury. The concerts feature the New England Baroque Soloists. Highlights of the four weeks of programs include music for two horns and strings (in Weeek 1), with a rarely heard Beethoven sextet and works by Telemann and Bach; a Bach organ piece (Week 2) performed by the organist of Coventry Cathedral, England; a concerto by Vivaldi (Week 3); and a Piano Quartet by Mozart (Week 4). The concerts take place Wednesdays at 5 PM on July 20 and 27, and August 3 and 10. Donations are accepted at the door. For information, call 860-435-9290.
Classics on the Bass Guitar? Lakeville local John D'Ercole is performing with his six-string bass at Music Mountain on Friday, July 22, at 8 PM, in the first of a new series of Friday night concerts at the venerable venue. D'Ercole describes himself as a "jazz bass player," and said that while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and under the influence of classical guitar icon Andres Segovia, he decided to try to adapt classical pieces for the electric bass. His repertoire includes Bethoven's "Fur Elise," Bach cello pieces, music written for the lute. For more information, go online to www.musicmountain.org (click on 2011 Festival and then Friday Nights).
SAVE THE DATE! The Jane Lloyd Fund will hold its annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 8 PM at Satre Hill. The Jane Lloyd Fund helps cancer patients in CT's Northwest Corner cope with the financial demands of this devastating disease. The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog barbecue and handmade desserts. Those wishing to bring their own picnics are welcome and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the Jane Gang, a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer and several other accomplished musicians who perform together once a year at the clambake. Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. More information about the Jane Lloyd Fund is available at www.janelloydfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
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Darren Winston, Bookseller, and Lime Rock Park invite you to a book launch with author Tammy Kaehler for Saturday, July 9, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Darren Winston Bookseller is at 81 Main Street in Sharon. Upcoming events at Lime Rock Park: American Le Mans Series, July 8-9; Ferrari Challenge, July 30.
Celebrate Habitat for Humanity NWCT at their 20th Anniversary with a Gala Event Wine Tasting & Auction. Venue: Four Winds, 71 Between The Lakes Road in Salisbury; time: Saturday, July 16, from 5 PM (live auction scheduled for 7:15 PM). There will be music by the Scott Heth quintet, food from local restaurants, Harney & Sons Tea will present unusual tea products. And, as a special addition this year, the appearance of TriArts cast members who will offer selections from "Rent." All are welcome! Admission is $25. Reservations encouraged. Please call 860-435-3590. Funds raised from this event will be used for the construction of Habitat's first affordable house in North Canaan.
Harlem Valley Chamber Festival of Dogs takes place Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Ledgewood Kennel, 639 Smithfield Road in Millerton, NY. There will be Food, Fun & Laughter for Everyone! Featuring: Hudson Valley DockDogs, Dog Show Assorted Classes, Flyball & Frisbee, Sporting & Gun Dog Demo; Prizes and more! Free admission. For more information or to register: 518-789-6353 or visit www.harlemvalleychamber.org or www.ledgewoodkennel.com
There will be a Community Flea Market in Lakeville on Saturday, July 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at Lakeville Town Field at Routes 41 and 44. There will be household items, Arts & Crafts, refreshments by Lakeville Hose Company, and K-9 Agility Demonstrations by Gigi. To register for $25 space or to get more information, call 860-671-0604.
Montgomery Lodge 13 will hold a Lobster Sale on Saturday, July 16, with pick-up from 4 to 6 PM at the lodge, 41 Sharon Road (Route 41) in Lakeville. Lobsters average 1 1/3 pounds and are priced at $15 each. They are available either live or cooked. Also available are littleneck clams for $7 per dozen either raw or steamed. To place an order, call 860-435-9722 and leave your information. Someone will confirm your order.
Happy Days for Baroque Music Fans! The Northwest Music Association enters its sixth summer of midweek concerts at St. John's Episcopal Church in Salisbury. The concerts feature the New England Baroque Soloists. Highlights of the four weeks of programs include music for two horns and strings (in Weeek 1), with a rarely heard Beethoven sextet and works by Telemann and Bach; a Bach organ piece (Week 2) performed by the organist of Coventry Cathedral, England; a concerto by Vivaldi (Week 3); and a Piano Quartet by Mozart (Week 4). The concerts take place Wednesdays at 5 PM on July 20 and 27, and August 3 and 10. Donations are accepted at the door. For information, call 860-435-9290.
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The annual holiday fireworks at Lime Rock Park, sponsored by the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park, will be held Saturday, July 2 (the rain date is Sunday, July 3). The fireworks will begin at 9 PM. The infield and outfield gate will open at 6 PM for picnicking. Refreshment stands will also be open at that time. There is ample free parking. All vehicles (cars and trucks) may enter for $15 each, regardless of the number of passengers. No pets are allowed. No personal fireworks are allowed. Dugway Road will be closed for the event.
There will be a Collin & Co. Estate Sale at the beautiful property "Deer Run" at 94 Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury this weekend. Starting with a $15 per person Wine Cheese and Early Buying event 5 to 7 PM on Friday night, July 1, to benefit Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service. Saturday & Sunday, July 2 and 3, the sale continues from 9 AM to 3 PM. (Cash and checks only.) For photos and directions, visit www.collin-and-co.com.
Beginning Saturday, July 2, and ending Saturday, October 8, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, there will be a weekly Flea Market on Main Street in Salisbury. This is a big excitement for the town and we hope you all will come to buy Attic Treasures, Specialty Foods, Plants, Arts & Crafts. There will be something for the whole family! For participants: Vendor participation is numbered and by pre-registration only. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please send an email to elaine@spgrx.com for registration and further information.

The Chore Service is holding its annual Garden Party on July 9, from 5 to 7:30 PM, at 55 Mudge Pond Road in Sharon, at the home of Ann Goodbody. For more information, contact choreservice at 860-364-1003 or email ellaclark@sharon-ct.org.
Celebrate Habitat for Humanity NWCT at their 20th Anniversary with a Gala Event Wine Tasting & Auction. Venue: Four Winds, 71 Between The Lakes Road in Salisbury; time: Saturday, July 16, from 5 PM (live auction scheduled for 7:15 PM). There will be music by the Scott Heth quintet, food from local restaurants, Harney & Sons Tea will present unusual tea products. And, as a special addition this year, the appearance of TriArts cast members who will offer selections from "Rent." All are welcome! Admission is $25. Reservations encouraged. Please call 860-435-3590. Funds raised from this event will be used for the construction of Habitat's first affordable house in North Canaan.

To all hikers in the area: Please note that Peter Beck's Village Store in Salisbury arranges hikes on Saturday mornings along different trails around our beautiful mountains. Everybody is welcome to join in, and Peter would love for you to spread the word amongst your friends. Just show up at Peter Becks Village Store at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday!

Should you have any questions between now and Saturday morning please feel free to email Peter at info@peterbecks.com or call the store at 860-596-4217.
Aglet Theatre Company will hold its annual fundraising gala Saturday, July 9. An Enchanted Evening will be held at the newly redecorated Ragamont House in Salisbury, hosted by Pete Hathaway and executive chef Bruce Young. The major feature of the evening will be a conversation with the celebrated Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz. Franz will converse with Aglet's associate artistic director, Gloria Miller, and will then respond to audience questions and comments. The Ragamont doors will open at 7 PM; admission is $100 per person. For tickets, send a check by July 1 to Aglet Theatre Company, Box 2, Taconic, CT 06079. For more information, call 860-435-6928.
Free Family Friendly Events under the Stars in Millerton, NY! There is NO better way to enjoy your Summer than sitting on a blanket in a park enjoying a family friendly movie, and if you're looking to get pumped up for the Summer, how about a Zumba night in the park -- that's what you can expect for 2011 at Eddie Collins Field in Millerton. HandyBoysEnt.com will be hosting four events this Summer for the entire family and it is all FREE, just ask Troy Ramcharran, owner of HandyBoys Computer Repair and DJ Services.

Save these dates: July 16 and 30: Movie Under the Stars; August 13: Dancing Under the Stars - Zumba & Disco; August 27: Movie Under the Stars.
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Summer Season at TriArts Sharon Playhouse kicks off on Thursday, June 23rd with 42nd Street (running till July 10), followed by Rent (July 15 to 24); Hairspray (August 4-21). For special events throughout the Summer, beginning with special rates on Family Friday, June 24, visit www.triarts.net or call 860-364-SHOW.
Project Troubador will host its 22nd annual Grove Festival at the town Grove on Saturday, June 25, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador is "music without borders," according to Louise Lindenmyer, executive director. "Music is a universal language," she said. "It is very person to person." Lindenmyer and her husband, Eliot Osborn, Project Troubador's artistic director, started the nonprofit in 1978 to bring performance art to underdeveloped nations. Through song and dance, the artists of Project Troubador educate local populations about the region's specific concerns. In America, Project Troubador seeks to broaden Americans' knowledge of other cultures. While the annual grove Festival acts as a gesture of thanks to its family of supporters locally, it also aims to promote diversity awareness in America. Admission to the Festival is $15 for adults and $5 for children. For more information on the festival, call 860-435-0561. For more information regarding Project Troubador, visit www.projecttroubador.org
The annual holiday fireworks at Lime Rock Park, sponsored by the Salisbury Rotary Club Foundation and Lime Rock Park, will be held Saturday, July 2 (the rain date is Sunday, July 3). The fireworks will begin at 9 PM. The infield and outfield gate will open at 6 PM for picnicking. Refreshment stands will also be open at that time. There is ample free parking. All vehicles (cars and trucks) may enter for $15 each, regardless of the number of passengers. No pets are allowed. No personal fireworks are allowed. Dugway Road will be closed for the event.
To all hikers in the area: Please note that Peter Beck's Village Store in Salisbury arranges hikes on Saturday mornings along different trails around our beautiful mountains. Everybody is welcome to join in, and Peter would love for you to spread the word amongst your friends. Here is the invitation to Saturday's hike:

Please join us this Saturday morning for a beautiful and picturesque hike up the legendary Race Brook Falls Trail in Sheffield, MA. We will be meeting at Peter Becks Village Store at 10:30 a.m. and making the short drive up Route 41 to the Race Brook Falls parking area, where we will begin the hike. You are sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery, waterfalls, large pine tree stands, and peace and quiet that is guaranteed to soothe your soul and revitalize your spirit!

Hikers should plan on a 3-4 hour adventure, which includes a lunch break on top and water/snack breaks as needed, and make sure to bring adequate supplies of fresh water, rain gear, bag lunch and snacks, bug spray if needed, cell phone in case of an emergency, and of course a camera to capture the beautiful views.

Should you have any questions between now and Saturday morning please feel free to email us at info@peterbecks.com or call the store at 860-596-4217. Hope to see you Saturday morning! Pete, Becks and the rest of The Team.
Welcome to the Garden Conservancy's Open Days tour that is open to the public on Sunday, June 26. In addition to the Link's garden on White Hollow Road in Sharon, the gardens of Bunny Williams in Falls Village, Michael Trapp in West Cornwall, and others in Litchfield County are on the tour. For directions and more information, go to www.opendaysprogram.org.
Aglet Theatre Company will hold its annual fundraising gala Saturday, July 9. An Enchanted Evening will be held at the newly redecorated Ragamont House in Salisbury, hosted by Pete Hathaway and executive chef Bruce Young. The major feature of the evening will be a conversation with the celebrated Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz. Franz will converse with Aglet's associate artistic director, Gloria Miller, and will then respond to audience questions and comments. The Ragamont doors will open at 7 PM; admission is $100 per person. For tickets, send a check by July 1 to Aglet Theatre Company, Box 2, Taconic, CT 06079. For more information, call 860-435-6928.
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Lakeville resident Anne Day will sign copies of "The New York Public Library" at Johnnycake Books, 12 Academy Street in Salisbury, on Saturday, June 18, from 5 to 7 PM. This is not a book you take to bed, nor read cover-to-cover. Rather, this new edition of Henry Hope Reed's 1986 magisterial book is for leafing through, for admiring Anne Day's glorious photographs of the materials, symmetries and details that give the library its grandeur. In fact, it is Day's mesmerizing photographs that make the book!
Don't Miss It! Friends of Scoville Library Annual Book Sale has moved to June and will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM. From 4 to 5 PM you can buy a bag of books for $10. Venue: the Wardell Community Room and under the tent, Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury. On Friday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM there will be a cocktail preview of the book sale. Adding to the festivities will be a silent auction of themed baskets and a collection from Berkshire Orchids for sale. Tickets to the preview are $25 per person and may be purchased at the door.
Summer Season at TriArts Sharon Playhouse kicks off on Thursday, June 23rd with 42nd Street (running till July 10), followed by Rent (July 15 to 24); Hairspray (August 4-21). For special events throughout the Summer, beginning with special rates on Family Friday, June 24, visit www.triarts.net or call 860-364-SHOW.
SAVE THE DATE! Project Troubador will host its 22nd annual Grove Festival at the town Grove on Saturday, June 25, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador is "music without borders," according to Louise Lindenmyer, executive director. "Music is a universal language," she said. "It is very person to person." Lindenmyer and her husband, Eliot Osborn, Project Troubador's artistic director, started the nonprofit in 1978 to bring performance art to underdeveloped nations. Through song and dance, the artists of Project Troubador educate local populations about the region's specific concerns. In America, Project Troubador seeks to broaden Americans' knowledge of other cultures. While the annual grove Festival acts as a gesture of thanks to its family of supporters locally, it also aims to promote diversity awareness in America. Admission to the Festival is $15 for adults and $5 for children. For more information on the festival, call 860-435-0561. For more information regarding Project Troubador, visit www.projecttroubador.org
Aglet Theatre Company will hold its annual fundraising gala Saturday, July 9. An Enchanted Evening will be held at the newly redecorated Ragamont House in Salisbury, hosted by Pete Hathaway and executive chef Bruce Young. The major feature of the evening will be a conversation with the celebrated Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz. Franz will converse with Aglet's associate artistic director, Gloria Miller, and will then respond to audience questions and comments. The Ragamont doors will open at 7 PM; admission is $100 per person. For tickets, send a check by July 1 to Aglet Theatre Company, Box 2, Taconic, CT 06079. For more information, call 860-435-6928.

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SPRING FOR SOUND is a fund-raising event for the Community Center in Millerton taking place on Saturday, June 11, from 3 PM until.... There will be Sounds of Millie and Surrounds.... live music and deejays on the decks at North East Community Center (N.E.C.C.) at 51 South Center Street in downtown Millerton. Food!! Fun!! Refreshments!! Music!! Come and enjoy!! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door (children under 12 free) -- now on sale at select Millerton locations or by calling N.E.C.C. at 518-789-4259.
SAVE THE DATE! Project Troubador will host its 22nd annual Grove Festival at the town Grove on Saturday, June 25, from 5 to 10 PM. Project Troubador is "music without borders," according to Louise Lindenmyer, executive director. "Music is a universal language," she said. "It is very person to person." Lindenmyer and her husband, Eliot Osborn, Project Troubador's artistic director, started the nonprofit in 1978 to bring performance art to underdeveloped nations. Through song and dance, the artists of Project Troubador educate local populations about the region's specific concerns. In America, Project Troubador seeks to broaden Americans' knowledge of other cultures. While the annual grove Festival acts as a gesture of thanks to its family of supporters locally, it also aims to promote diversity awareness in America. Admission to the Festival is $15 for adults and $5 for children. For more information on the festival, call 860-4335-0561. For more information regarding Project Troubador, visit www.projecttroubador.org
A new Salisbury farm market has sprouted on the lawn in front of Chaiwalla near the fork where Routes 41 and 44 split. Look for it on Sundays between 10 AM and 2 PM. Nick the Knife will be there sharpening blades. Other vendors include Magaly Ohika and Marinella Blodgett, selling artwork, and Carol Bonci, formerly of Cafe Lally in Cornwall, selling the focaccias for which she is so famous. As the season progresses, there will also be locally produced meats and veggies.
Big Rig in Lakeville June 11! Trucks, big rigs, firetrucks, race cars, police cars, tractors, cherry pickers, front-end loaders and more: all these vehicles will be available to check out at the second annual Big Rig Event to benefit Housatonic Child Care Center in Salisbury. Not only will there be all the vehicles, but the Lakeville Hose Company will sell food and there will be pony rides, face painting and more. The Big Rig Event will be at Community Field, behind the Patco convenience store at the Intersection of Routes 41 and 44 in the middle of Lakeville, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, June 11. There will be a requested $5 donation entry fee per person, with children under 2 free. For more information, call the center at 860-435-9694.
Lakeville resident Anne Day will sign copies of "The New York Public Library" at Johnnycake Books, 12 Academy Street in Salisbury, on Saturday, June 18, from 5 to 7 PM. This is not a book you take to bed, nor read cover-to-cover. Rather, this new edition of Henry Hope Reed's 1986 magisterial book is for leafing through, for admiring Anne Day's glorious photographs of the materials, symmetries and details that give the library its grandeur. In fact, it is Day's mesmerizing photographs that make the book!
Don't Miss It! Friends of Scoville Library Annual Book Sale has moved to June and will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM. From 4 to 5 PM you can buy a bag of books for $10. Venue: the Wardell Community Room and under the tent, Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury. On Friday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM there will be a cocktail preview of the book sale. Adding to the festivities will be a silent auction of themed baskets and a collection from Berkshire Orchids for sale. Tickets to the preview are $25 per person and may be purchased at the door.
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The grand opening of Eckert Fine Art at 34 Main Street in Millerton takes place Saturday, June 4, from 4 to 8 PM, featuring Eric Forstmann -- "Recent Produce". Meet Eric, who will be on hand to sign copies of his new book Interior/Exterior - The Works of Eric Forstmann and limited edition "NY/CT Landscape". There will also be works by Robert Rauschenberg, Alexander Calder, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Michael Kalish & Boaz Vaadia. And wine and hors d'oeuvre will be served.
The Housatonic Youth Service Bureau presents the "2011 Music on the Mountain" on June 4 at 1 PM, at the famed Gordon Hall where the musical talents of young people in our region are celebrated. Grade school through post-graduate youth will perform a wide range of genres. A reception will follow the performances. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students, and $35 per family. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of HYSB, www.hysb.org.
CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services will host "An Evening Under the Stars - On Safari," an African themed fundraiser to support the Northwest Center and help cover the cost of mental health care for those unable to pay. The Gala will be June 4 at Black Flag Farm on Dugway Road in Lime Rock. Chef Tim Cocheo of Number 9 Restaurant in Millerton will prepare African dishes using his own techniques and plenty of (donated) local food. After dinner and a live auction that includes a South African safari as well as a week at a house in the south of France, guests will dance under the stars to music by local band Swamp Yankee, whose leader is Darren Winston of Darren Winston Bookseller in Sharon. All proceeds from the event will support counseling and behavioral health care provided by CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services. For tickets and reservations, contact Priscilla McCord at 860-435-2529, ext. 114.
The new firehouse will be dedicated Saturday, June 4, at 11 AM. After the formal dedication there will be food and live music until 3 PM. The Lakeville Hose Company invites everyone to tour the new firehouse (at 4 Brook Street - off Route 44), see the equipment, meet the firemen, and even sit in some of the fire trucks!
Connecticut Trails Day is June 4, 2011. Join Peter Becks Village Store and Joe Brien (Bushcraft instructor) at 10 AM at Peter's Village Store, 19 Main Street in Salisbury, rain or shine, to pre-register. You will be given a choice of various hikes for all ages, exploring Salisbury's local trails such as the Appalachian Trail, Lion's Head and Sage's Ravine. Leashed dogs are permitted. At 1 PM, there will be a seminar on "Hiking and Survival Gear and Wisdom." Lunch will be provided. For registration (recommended) contact Peter Feen at 860-596-4217 or peter@peterbecks.com.
Big Rig in Lakeville June 11! Trucks, big rigs, firetrucks, race cars, police cars, tractors, cherry pickers, front-end loaders and more: all these vehicles will be available to check out at the second annual Big Rig Event to benefit Housatonic Child Care Center in Salisbury. Not only will there be all the vehicles, but the Lakeville Hose Company will sell food and there will be pony rides, face painting and more. The Big Rig Event will be at Community Field, behind the Patco convenience store at the Intersection of Routes 41 and 44 in the middle of Lakeville, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, June 11. There will be a requested $5 donation entry fee per person, with children under 2 free. For more information, call the center at 860-435-9694.
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Memorial Day in our Northwest Corner of CT with parades in every little village (check Lakeville Journal for schedules) is the most beautiful day of the year. It is a family event, it is moving, and everybody in town joins in. The schedule in Salisbury is as follows: 9:45 AM -- Parade participants will gather at the Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street. A wreath will be thrown over the nearby bridge, accompanied by a salute to those buried at sea. 10 AM -- Parade march starts at the Library and proceeds down Main Street. 10:20 AM -- A short service will be held at the Salisbury Cemetery off Route 41. The parade will continue back to the Library. All veterans are welcome to participate, with or without uniform. The Parade will happen rain or shine. Immediately following the ceremonies, there will be a free old-fashioned ice cream social on the lawn of The White Hart, sponsored by the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association.
Sometimes too much of a good thing... is a REALLY good thing. Have fun this weekend, May 27-30, with the Grand-Am Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville. Fun for the whole family! Call 860-435-5000 or go to www.limerock.com to get your tickets now!
Connecticut Trails Day is June 4, 2011. Join Peter Becks Village Store and Joe Brien (Bushcraft instructor) at 10 AM at Peter's Village Store, 19 Main Street in Salisbury, rain or shine, to pre-register. You will be given a choice of various hikes for all ages, exploring Salisbury's local trails such as the Appalachian Trail, Lion's Head and Sage's Ravine. Leashed dogs are permitted. At 1 PM, there will be a seminar on "Hiking and Survival Gear and Wisdom." Lunch will be provided. For registration (recommended) contact Peter Feen at 860-596-4217 or peter@peterbecks.com.
SAVE THE DATE for A GOOD CAUSE! CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services will host "An Evening Under the Stars - On Safari," an African themed fundraiser to support the Northwest Center and help cover the cost of mental health care for those unable to pay. The Gala will be June 4 at Black Flag Farm on Dugway Road in Lime Rock. Chef Tim Cocheo of Number 9 Restaurant in Millerton will prepare African dishes using his own techniques and plenty of (donated) local food. After dinner and a live auction that includes a South African safari as well as a week at a house in the south of France, guests will dance under the stars to music by local band Swamp Yankee, whose leader is Darren Winston of Darren Winston Bookseller in Sharon. All proceeds from the event will support counseling and behavioral health care provided by CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services. For tickets and reservations, contact Priscilla McCord at 860-435-2529, ext. 114.
The new firehouse will be dedicated Saturday, June 4, at 11 AM. After the formal dedication there will be food and live music until 3 PM. The Lakeville Hose Company invites everyone to tour the new firehouse (at 4 Brook Street - off Route 44), see the equipment, meet the firemen, and even sit in some of the fire trucks!
Big Rig in Lakeville June 11! Trucks, big rigs, firetrucks, race cars, police cars, tractors, cherry pickers, front-end loaders and more: all these vehicles will be available to check out at the second annual Big Rig Event to benefit Housatonic Child Care Center in Salisbury. Not only will there be all the vehicles, but the Lakeville Hose Company will sell food and there will be pony rides, face painting and more. The Big Rig Event will be at Community Field, behind the Patco convenience store at the Intersection of Routes 41 and 44 in the middle of Lakeville, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, June 11. There will be a requested $5 donation entry fee per person, with children under 2 free. For more information, call the center at 860-435-9694.
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Lots of Celebrities and an Artist's Eye: At 35 and 82, Marilyn Monroe and Carl Sandburg seem an odd pairing. Yet there they are, only eight months before Monroe's death, chatting and even dancing in four of the remarkable photographs by Arnold Newman now on view at Joie de Livre Gallery at Salisbury Wines, 19 Main Street in Salisbury. The exhibit, "Hearts and Mind: Arnold Newman," officially opens on Saturday, May 21, with a reception from 3 to 5 PM. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Call 860-248-0530 or go to www.infojoiedelivres.com
Noble Horizons and Sand Road Animal Hospital will host the "Good Dog Foundation Walk and Pooch Party Saturday, May 21 (rain date May 22), from 1 to 3 PM at Noble Horizons. The family event will include free microchips, a dog fashion show with Carolyne Roehm and Bunny Williams as judges, "Ask Dr. Sandefer", an agility course, giveaways, book signings, pet therapy evaluations, extensive raffle items and many other dog-friendly activities. Food and beverages will be sold. The event is a fundraiser for The Good Dog Foundation, which provides therapy dog services to people in need throughout the Tri-State area. Admission to the event is $25 per dog -- people are free. Free microchips will be given to the first 50 registrants; all who pre-register will receive five free raffle tickets. To register and for more information, call 860-435-0981, or 888-859-9992, or visit www.noblehorizons.org.
The Congregational Church in Salisbury, Falls Village, and North Canaan are hosting a concert of the Watoto Orphans Children's Choir from Uganda on Sunday, May 22, at 4 PM at the Salisbury church.
The new firehouse will be dedicated Saturday, June 4, at 11 AM. After the formal dedication there will be food and live music until 3 PM. The Lakeville Hose Company invites everyone to tour the new firehouse (at 4 Brook Street - off Route 44), see the equipment, meet the firemen, and even sit in some of the fire trucks!
SAVE THE DATE for A GOOD CAUSE! CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services will host "An Evening Under the Stars - On Safari," an African themed fundraiser to support the Northwest Center and help cover the cost of mental health care for those unable to pay. The Gala will be June 4 at Black Flag Farm on Dugway Road in Lime Rock. Chef Tim Cocheo of Number 9 Restaurant in Millerton will prepare African dishes using his own techniques and plenty of (donated) local food. After dinner and a live auction that includes a South African safari as well as a week at a house in the south of France, guests will dance under the stars to music by local band Swamp Yankee, whose leader is Darren Winston of Darren Winston Bookseller in Sharon. All proceeds from the event will support counseling and behavioral health care provided by CMHA's Northwest Center for Family Services. For tickets and reservations, contact Priscilla McCord at 860-435-2529, ext. 114.

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Come Support a Great Cause and Complete your Garden with a Unique Look! You are invited to Trade Secrets, a very special garden benefit for Women's Support Services. On Saturday, May 14, 2011, at LionRock Farm in Sharon, a select group of rare plant and garden antique vendors will offer unusual and specimen plants, unique garden antiques and horticultural books old and new. Michael Trapp will showcase his decorating touch at the pool house, and The Farmer's Wife will offer gourmet lunches, snacks and beverages throughout the day. On Sunday, May 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Bunny Williams, Cobble Pond Farm, The Hodgson Garden-Holabird House, The Miller Garden, and Old Farm Nursery will graciously open their gardens for your enjoyment. For additional information, directions and to buy tickets, go to www.tradesecretsct.com.
Blue and Gold at the White, an annual show of artists from Housatonic Valley Regional High School, opens next weekend, May 13 to 15, at the White Gallery in Lakeville. Art teacher Warren Prindle said that 45 students are showing 60 pieces, with paintings in acrylic, watercolors, gouache, mixed media, photography, printmaking, monoprints, animation and sculpture. The judges are Pieter Lefferts and Allen Blagden. The sponsors are The White Gallery, John Borden of Sotheby's International Realty and Deano's Pizza. Framing is by Frames on Wheels. The opening reception is Friday, May 13, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit runs May 13 to 15, 10 AM to 4 PM. The White Gallery is at 342 Main Street. For more information, call 860-435-1029.
A Free Bicycling Skills Event for Bicyclists 5 to 12 Years Old. This day of non-competitive fun for young bicyclists takes place Sunday, May 15th from 1 to 4 PM at Lime Rock Park, White Hollow Road Entrance, Rte 112 in Lime Rock. To register, download the form at www.HousatonicHeritage.org or email Programs@HousatonicHeritage.org or call 413-394-9773. Bicycle safety; proper helmet fit; bike handling will be taught by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors. Children must bring their own bicycles and helmets. Rain date is Sunday, May 22nd.
Jane Eckert's new gallery in Millerton is much like its owner: sophisticated, warm, eclectic. Jane, who is relocating her art gallery, Eckert Fine Art, from Kent, will take over half the building at 34 Main Street in Millerton, sharing it with Little Gates Wine Merchants. "I jumped at the chance to join in Millerton's vibrancy and be closer to many clients and my own house in Millbrook," she says. Hours will be Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, noon to 5 PM. For information, call 518-592-1330 or go to www.eckertfineart.com. The gallery will host a joint opening reception with Little Gates Wine Merchants on Saturday, June 4.


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Aglet Theatre Company will complete its Spring season with its production of "The Carpetbagger's Children," by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote. Although the play is set in the present, it takes us into the lives of three sisters from a well-to-do family in a bygone era. They separately narrate their lives growing up in a small Texas town, and each account slightly reshapes the facts. "The Carpetbagger's Children" is directed by Aglet's artistic director, Macey Levin, and features Eileen Epperson, Joanna Seaton and Stacie Weiner. Performances are May 6 and 7 at TriArts' Sharon Playhouse's Bok Gallery. Doors open at 7 PM for complimentary wine and refreshments; a discussion follows each performance. Tickets are $25; students under 18, $20. For more information, call 860-435-6928.
Come Support a Great Cause and Complete your Garden with a Unique Look! You are invited to Trade Secrets, a very special garden benefit for Women's Support Services. On Saturday, May 14, 2011, at LionRock Farm in Sharon, a select group of rare plant and garden antique vendors will offer unusual and specimen plants, unique garden antiques and horticultural books old and new. Michael Trapp will showcase his decorating touch at the pool house, and The Farmer's Wife will offer gourmet lunches, snacks and beverages throughout the day. On Sunday, May 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Bunny Williams, Cobble Pond Farm, The Hodgson Garden-Holabird House, The Miller Garden, and Old Farm Nursery will graciously open their gardens for your enjoyment. For additional information, directions and to buy tickets, go to www.tradesecretsct.com.
Jane Eckert's new gallery in Millerton is much like its owner: sophisticated, warm, eclectic. Jane, who is relocating her art gallery, Eckert Fine Art, from Kent, will take over half the building at 34 Main Street in Millerton, sharing it with Little Gates Wine Merchants. "I jumped at the chance to join in Millerton's vibrancy and be closer to many clients and my own house in Millbrook," she says. Hours will be Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, noon to 5 PM. For information, call 518-592-1330 or go to www.eckertfineart.com. The gallery will host a joint opening reception with Little Gates Wine Merchants on Saturday, June 4.
Blue and Gold at the White, an annual show of artists from Housatonic Valley Regional High School, opens next weekend, May 13 to 15, at the White Gallery in Lakeville. Art teacher Warren Prindle said that 45 students are showing 60 pieces, with paintings in acrylic, watercolors, gouache, mixed media, photography, printmaking, monoprints, animation and sculpture. The judges are Pieter Lefferts and Allen Blagden. The sponsors are The White Gallery, John Borden of Sotheby's International Realty and Deano's Pizza. Framing is by Frames on Wheels. The opening reception is Friday, May 13, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit runs May 13 to 15, 10 AM to 4 PM. The White Gallery is at 342 Main Street. For more information, call 860-435-1029.
There will be a Saturday Design Series at the Salisbury Garden Center on May 7 and June 4, 10 AM to 1 PM. Discover your garden's potential at these Landscaping Open Houses. Bring photographs of your garden to share with designer Christine Krause, MSGD, BS, for a one-on-one consultation. Visit www.salisburygardencenter.com or call 860-435-2439 for details or to set up an appointment.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society presents an exhibit of Salisbury public schools beginning in 1743 and includes the 14 districts and one-room school houses in them. It will open on Monday, May 2, and close on Friday, July 29. All are welcome to attend the reception on Friday, May 6, from 4 to 6 PM at Academy Street and Main Street in Salisbury.

Noble Horizons in Salisbury invites the community to an opening reception for an exhibit of new works by the 14th Colony Artists, to be held on Friday, May 6, from 5 to 7 PM. The 14th Colony Artists is a collective of more than 125 artists from nearby New York State, Connecticut and Massachusetts. It was founded in 2009 and includes painters, photographers, sculptors, clay artists, installation artists, videographers and filmmakers. A variety of media will be featured in the exhibit. The exhibit is open weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM through June 12. More information is available at 860-435-9851, ext. 190 or at www.noblehorizons.org.
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Dan Dwyer of Johnnycake Books, 12 Academy Street in Salisbury, is hosting a book-signing event on Saturday, April 30, from 5 to 7 PM in his store. The book promoted is LIVING TRADITIONS: INTERIORS BY MATTHEW SMYTH with photography by Lakeville resident John Gruen. "Matthew Smyth is an inspired designer whose vision brings imagination, fantasy and praticality into balance, translating the client's dreams into the reality and art of living" (Gloria Vanderbilt). "Matthew Smyth's book is the handsomest in its class by far."

Also on April 30, from 10 AM to 5 PM, there will be a Spring Trunk Show across the Street from Johnnycake Books, at 'At Home in The Country', featuring Adelaide Harris Jewelry. Shop for the perfect Mother's Day gift or your favorite graduate! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women's Support Services in Sharon.
TriArts presents "Musical Milestones," an original musical revue that traces the origins of musical theater from "The Black Crook" in the 1800s to such recent popular hits as "Wicked." "Musical Milestones" features 28 actors, ages 8 to 17, from the Tri-state area. "Musical Milestones" will play at TriArts' Bok Gallery at 2 PM and 7 PM on Saturday, April 30. Tickets are $5 general admission; children under 3 are free. Seating is limited and reservations should be made by calling Audrey at 860-364-7469, ext. 100, or emailing audrey@triarts.net. Ticket sales will benefit the Youtheatre scholarship fund. A complete list of Summer You-theatre programs is available at www.triarts.net.
FilmWorks Forum at The Moviehouse in Millerton features a film by Joseph Mantegna, NORMAN MAILER: The American, at Noon on Sunday, May 1. Open to the public and free of charge. The Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Director Joseph Mantegna and Danielle Mailer, daughter of Norman Mailer. Doors open at 11:30... save a seat and relax in the Cafe with a Coffee.

The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) is Having a Party! (Rain or shine.) The whole town (and beyond) is invited! Bonfire, live music, games, and s'mores will be provided! Venue: Satre Hill, Indian Cave Road in Salisbury. SWSA Directors want to THANK everyone who donated, supported, volunteered, and helped along our incredible journey this past year! Bring the family, mingle with friends, and join in the 1st Annual Golf Ball Roll!
Aglet Theatre Company will complete its Spring season with its production of "The Carpetbagger's Children," by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote. Although the play is set in the present, it takes us into the lives of three sisters from a well-to-do family in a bygone era. They separately narrate their lives growing up in a small Texas town, and each account slightly reshapes the facts. "The Carpetbagger's Children" is directed by Aglet's artistic director, Macey Levin, and features Eileen Epperson, Joanna Seaton and Stacie Weiner. Performances are May 6 and 7 at TriArts' Sharon Playhouse's Bok Gallery. Doors open at 7 PM for complimentary wine and refreshments; a discussion follows each performance. Tickets are $25; students under 18, $20. For more information, call 860-435-6928.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society presents an exhibit of Salisbury public schools beginning in 1743 and includes the 14 districts and one-room school houses in them. It will open on Monday, May 2, and close on Friday, July 29. All are welcome to attend the reception on Friday, May 6, from 4 to 6 PM at Academy Street and Main Street in Salisbury.

Noble Horizons in Salisbury invites the community to an opening reception for an exhibit of new works by the 14th Colony Artists, to be held on Friday, May 6, from 5 to 7 PM. The 14th Colony Artists is a collective of more than 125 artists from nearby New York State, Connecticut and Massachusetts. It was founded in 2009 and includes painters, photographers, sculptors, clay artists, installation artists, videographers and filmmakers. A variety of media will be featured in the exhibit. The exhibit is open weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM through June 12. More information is available at 860-435-9851, ext. 190 or at www.noblehorizons.org.
There will be a Saturday Design Series at the Salisbury Garden Center on April 26, 1-4 PM; May 7 and June 4, 10 AM to 1 PM. Discover your garden's potential at these Landscaping Open Houses. Bring photographs of your garden to share with designer Christine Krause, MSGD, BS, for a one-on-one consultation. Visit www.salisburygardencenter.com or call 860-435-2439 for details or to set up an appointment.
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The Hotchkiss School, Center for Global Understanding & Independent Thinking, presents "Why didn't we see the Arab uprisings coming and what can we learn from them"?, a panel discussion featuring noted leaders in international affairs. Moderated by Paula Russo, Hotchkiss History Instructor/Middle East Studies. The Panel Discussion, on April 23, takes place in the Faculty Room at 6:45 PM.

Following the panel discussion, there will be a performance at 8:30 PM by Maz Jobrani, stand-up comedian and founder of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall of the Esther Eastman Music Center at Hotchkiss.
Dan Dwyer of Johnnycake Books, 12 Academy Street in Salisbury, is hosting a book-signing event on Saturday, April 30, from 5 to 7 PM in his store. The book promoted is LIVING TRADITIONS: INTERIORS BY MATTHEW SMYTH with photography by Lakeville resident John Gruen. "Matthew Smyth is an inspired designer whose vision brings imagination, fantasy and praticality into balance, translating the client's dreams into the reality and art of living" (Gloria Vanderbilt). "Matthew Smyth's book is the handsomest in its class by far."

Also on April 30, from 10 AM to 5 PM, there will be a Spring Trunk Show across the Street from Johnnycake Books, at 'At Home in The Country', featuring Adelaide Harris Jewelry. Shop for the perfect Mother's Day gift or your favorite graduate! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women's Support Services in Sharon.
There will be a Saturday Design Series at the Salisbury Garden Center on April 26, 1-4 PM; May 7 and June 4, 10 AM to 1 PM. Discover your garden's potential at these Landscaping Open Houses. Bring photographs of your garden to share with designer Christine Krause, MSGD, BS, for a one-on-one consultation. Visit www.salisburygardencenter.com or call 860-435-2439 for details or to set up an appointment.
Aglet Theatre Company will complete its Spring season with its production of "The Carpetbagger's Children," by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote. Although the play is set in the present, it takes us into the lives of three sisters from a well-to-do family in a bygone era. They separately narrate their lives growing up in a small Texas town, and each account slightly reshapes the facts. "The Carpetbagger's Children" is directed by Aglet's artistic director, Macey Levin, and features Eileen Epperson, Joanna Seaton and Stacie Weiner. Performances are May 6 and 7 at TriArts' Sharon Playhouse's Bok Gallery. Doors open at 7 PM for complimentary wine and refreshments; a discussion follows each performance. Tickets are $25; students under 18, $20. For more information, call 860-435-6928.
The Little Rascals summer camp will hold registration on Saturday, April 23, for residents and Saturday, April 30, for non-residents at the Sharon Commmunity Center, from 10 AM until 2 PM. For more information, call Liz Cash at 860-364-1400 or email littlerascalssp@yahoo.com
Noble Horizons in Salisbury invites the community to an opening reception for an exhibit of new works by the 14th Colony Artists, to be held on Friday, May 6, from 5 to 7 PM. The 14th Colony Artists is a collective of more than 125 artists from nearby New York State, Connecticut and Massachusetts. It was founded in 2009 and includes painters, photographers, sculptors, clay artists, installation artists, videographers and filmmakers. A variety of media will be featured in the exhibit. The exhibit is open weekends, 11 AM to 4 PM through June 12. More information is available at 860-435-9851, ext. 190 or at www.noblehorizons.org.
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The Hotchkiss and Salisbury School Gospel Choirs will be joined by the Westover Gospel Choir and others on Sunday, April 17, at 3 PM at The Hotchkiss School's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center for what has become an annual spring tradition. Now in its 10th year, Gospelfest features members of the Gospel Choir, including students, faculty and staff from The Hotchkiss School and the Salisbury School, as well as friends from Lakeville and the surrounding community. The choir is directed by Salisbury resident and faculty member Michael Whitney Brown. The group performs regularly throughout the area at local churches, schools and other venues.
The Hotchkiss School, Center for Global Understanding & Independent Thinking, presents "Why didn't we see the Arab uprisings coming and what can we learn from them"?, a panel discussion featuring noted leaders in international affairs. Moderated by Paula Russo, Hotchkiss History Instructor/Middle East Studies. The Panel Discussion takes place in the Faculty Room at 6:45 PM.

Following the panel discussion, there will be a performance at 8:30 PM by Maz Jobrani, stand-up comedian and founder of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall of the Esther Eastman Music Center at Hotchkiss.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society hosts "Salisbury Iron 1731-1923 -- A Rich Heritage" presented by local iron historian Dick Paddock. For nearly two centuries, the town of Salisbury was closely connected with the iron industry. Iron spurred the settlement of the town and furnished the resources for it to develop. Paddock will discuss the local iron industry from its inception in the 1730s until its end in the 1920s, and talk about the people and products that made Salisbury iron famous throughout the world. The lecture is Saturday, April 16, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
The Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Council will hold an informational forum on commercial wind turbines on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 5 PM at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. Keynote speaker Albert M. Manville II, a senior wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will discuss bird and bat deaths near wind turbines and current federal recommendations for tower siting/mitigation. Madga Havas, a professor of biology at the University of Trent, Canada, will discuss unintended environmental couplings of electromagnetic fields from wind turbines and their implications for humans and wildlife. Helen Parker, a clinical psychologist and former supervisory faculty member at the University of Virginia Medical School, will discuss wind turbine syndrome from low frequency envirnmental infrasound. For more information, send an email to blakelevit@cs.com or call 860-868-7437.
There will be a Saturday Design Series at the Salisbury Garden Center on April 26, 1-4 PM; May 7 and June 4, 10 AM to 1 PM. Discover your garden's potential at these Landscaping Open Houses. Bring photographs of your garden to share with designer Christine Krause, MSGD, BS, for a one-on-one consultation. Visit www.salisburygardencenter.com or call 860-435-2439 for details or to set up an appointment.

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On Friday, April 8, at 7:30 PM, The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present How Photography has Changed our Lives -- performing for the camera, from daguerreotype to Facebook. This will take place in the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School on Canaan Road in Salisbury. Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org
SAVE THE DATES: You are invited to Trade Secrets, a very special garden benefit for Women's Support Services On Saturday, May 14, 2011, at LionRock Farm in Sharon, a select group of rare plant and garden antique vendors will offer unusual and specimen plants, unique garden antiques and horticultural books old and new. Michael Trapp will showcase his decorating touch at the pool house, and The Farmer's Wife will offer gourmet lunches, snacks and beverages throughout the day. On Sunday, May 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Bunny Williams, Cobble Pond Farm, The Hodgson Garden-Holabird House, The Miller Garden, and Old Farm Nursery will graciously open their gardens for your enjoyment. For additional information, directions and to buy tickets, go to www.tradesecretsct.com.
Family portraits will be offered as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life on Sunday, April 10, beginning at 10 AM at Town Hall in Sharon. A donation of $15 purchases a photo session with Collen MacMillan and a photo CD from which the portraits can be printed. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Housatonic Valley Relay for Life team Wings of Hope. Relay for Life is a two-day fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. It will be held at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on June 4 and 5. For information on starting a team or making a donation, send an email to contact dan0462@yahoo.com or 09ALALLY@alma.edu.
The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will open its museum and office on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. Among the displays at the museum are artifacts from the local railroad lines, the Ames Iron Works, war items, domestic displays and local business artifacts. The museum is continuously being updated, with additional displays being set up. One room is dedicated to the society's textile collection. The Historical Society is located at the Falls Village Railroad Depot, 44 Railroad Street. The public is welcome to view the museum and conduct general research on Saturdays, but for more detailed genealogy inquiries, appointments should be made. For more information, call 860-824-8226.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society hosts "Salisbury Iron 1731-1923 -- A Rich Heritage" presented by local iron historian Dick Paddock. The lecture is Saturday, April 16, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library. For more information, call 860-435-2838.

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The Hotchkiss Guest Concert Series will feature an exciting new string ensemble, the Amerigo Trio, in a performance Friday, April 1, at 7 PM in the school's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center. They will be joined by Gisele Witkowski, a music teacher at Hotchkiss, on piano as they perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Brahms. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow formed this ensemble with violist Karen Dreyfus and cellist Inbal Segev after a successful music collaboration at the Bowdoin International Chamber Music Festival in 2009. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit hotchkiss.org or call 860-435-4423 for more information.

The Falls Village Children's Theater will present "Seussical" for its fifth annual all-town spring musical at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on April 1 and 2 at 7 PM and April 3 at 2 PM. This year, 35 children ranging in age from 5 to 17 are participating in the FVCT production based on the books of Dr. Seuss, which premiered on Broadway in 2000. Admission is free to all three performances of "Seussical," although donations will be accepteed. The director of this year's show is Lanny Mitchell and the musical director is Donald Sosin. Joanna Seaton, is the play's assistant musical director. Sosin will conduct a four-piece band featuring local high school students. For more information, call 860-824-8025 or visit fvct.org.
Film Works Forum at The Moviehouse and The ARTS FUND for Region One will present a benefit East Coast premiere for the Civic Life Film Project at HVRHS with "JOHN MUIR In The New World" -- a PBS American Masters Feature Documentary by Catherine Tatge -- on Sunday, April 3, at 11 AM at The Moviehouse on Main Street in Millerton. Donation: $20 for adults, $10 for students. Tickets are available online at www.themoviehouse.net. Donation includes pre-show reception to meet with the filmmakers and enjoy the cafe with specially made sweets. Screening starts at 11:30 AM with a post-film Q & A session.
Save the Date: On Friday, April 8, at 7:30 PM, The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present How Photography has Changed our Lives -- performing for the camera, from daguerreotype to Facebook. This will take place in the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School on Canaan Road in Salisbury. Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org
The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will open its museum and office on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. Among the displays at the museum are artifacts from the local railroad lines, the Ames Iron Works, war items, domestic displays and local business artifacts. The museum is continuously being updated, with additional displays being set up. One room is dedicated to the society's textile collection. The Historical Society is located at the Falls Village Railroad Depot, 44 Railroad Street. The public is welcome to view the museum and conduct general research on Saturdays, but for more detailed genealogy inquiries, appointments should be made. For more information, call 860-824-8226.
Make a paper crane for Japan! The Prayer Crane Project for Japan at St. John's Church welcomes contributions of origami cranes. A table has been set up with materials and instructions for those who would like to make some at the church. The cranes will be sent to a town or city hit by the tsunami. For more information, call 860-435-9290 or visit www.st.johns-salisbury.org.

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Some of the photographs in Angel Franco's new show at The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery tell us about people we don't know: a fellow who plays Christ on the cross, a hooker whose anger gives her strength, a man who raises pigeons on a tenement roof. In many shots, Franco connects dramatically with his people, but in one, he stands distant, photographing a woman through her gauzy window curtains. These large, soft-grained images are on exhibit at Hotchkiss School on Interlaken Road in Lakeville through April 23. Opening reception is set for March 26 from 4 to 6 PM. For information, call 860-435-3663.

Members of The Hotchkiss School music faculty will perform Friday, March 25, at 7 PM in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Instrumental and vocal soloists and group ensembles will perform chamber music, jazz and popular tunes by composers old and new.

To commemorate the school's long history of music, vocalists from the Hotchkiss music program, past and present, will gather for an alumni sponsored reunion that culminates with a concert Saturday, March 26, at 6:30 PM, also in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Titled Hotchkiss in Harmony, this event will feature performances by reunion participants and current student vocalists. Both concerts are free and open to the public. For more information about the arts at Hotchkiss, visit hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423.


This Sunday, March 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM, the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 19th Annual "Buy Local" Festival featuring Trades, Arts & Crafts at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Route 7 in Falls Village. There will be fun for the whole family -- local bands featuring Crescendo at 1 PM; face painting, a clown, and children's activities. Hotchkiss School students will perform Soft Jazz at 11, 12 noon and 2 PM. For more information, go to www.tristatechamber.com.
As a tribute to women's history month, the Sharon Woman's Club will present a program at the Sharon Historical Society Sunday, March 27, at 3 PM. A bouquet of ladies known as the "Roses of Sharon" will deliver memories of their early years in Sharon as well as their experiences in the working world. Four ladies of diverse backgrounds will share their stories and recollections. The event is open to the public
The Hotchkiss Guest Concert Series will feature an exciting new string ensemble, the Amerigo Trio, in a performance Friday, April 1, at 7 PM in the school's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center. They will be joined by Gisele Witkowski, a music teacher at Hotchkiss, on piano as they perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Brahms. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow formed this ensemble with violist Karen Dreyfus and cellist Inbal Segev after a successful music collaboration at the Bowdoin International Chamber Music Festival in 2009. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit hotchkiss.org or call 860-435-4423 for more information.

The Falls Village Children's Theater will present "Seussical" for its fifth annual all-town spring musical at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on April 1 and 2 at 7 PM and April 3 at 2 PM. This year, 35 children ranging in age from 5 to 17 are participating in the FVCT production based on the books of Dr. Seuss, which premiered on Broadway in 2000. Admission is free to all three performances of "Seussical," although donations will be accepteed. The director of this year's show is Lanny Mitchell and the musical director is Donald Sosin. Joanna Seaton, is the play's assistant musical director. Sosin will conduct a four-piece band featuring local high school students. For more information, call 860-824-8025 or visit fvct.org.
Save the Date: On Friday, April 8, at 7:30 PM, The Salisbury Forum (where ideas come together) will present How Photography has Changed our Lives -- performing for the camera, from daguerreotype to Facebook. This will take place in the Seifert Theater at the Salisbury School on Canaan Road in Salisbury. Free Admission. www.salisburyforum.org

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"Guys and Dolls" will be performed at Housatonic Valley Regional High School Thursday through Saturday, March 17, 18 and 19, at 7:30 PM. The musical production is directed by Michael Berkeley, produced by Lori Belter and features the students of Housatonic Musical Theatre Society. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. On Friday night, March 18, there will be a $5 special for balcony seating. Visit hmts.org for more information or contact the producer at HMTSshow@hmts.org.
MapleFest comes to Sharon Audubon Saturday, March 19. And yes, there will be fresh syrup! As of Monday, March 14, Audubon had more than 200 gallons of sap. Take a guided tour between 10 AM and 4 PM to see how maple syrup is produced at the Audubon Center. In the sugarhouse, a favorite stop along the tour, the sweet aroma of boiling sap and syrup fills the air as samples of fresh syrup are handed out for guests to taste. Tours go out continuously throughout the day and there is no need to preregister. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The trail to the sugarhouse may be muddy or wet, so wear boots or other appropriate footwear. Much of the tour is held outside, so dress accordingly. Fresh syrup will be available for purchase in the Nature Store while supplies last.
Local historians Lou Bucceri and Barbara Collins will discuss the collections of the historic Holley-Williams House. This federal home, that remained in the same local family for more than 150 years, contained five generations of family furnishings, silver, china, glass, toys, clothing, and more. They will also introduce a short documentary film that tells the story of this historic house and the impact the family had on Salisbury and the world. Sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society on Saturday, March 19, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. For more information: 860-435-2838.
As a tribute to women's history month, the Sharon Woman's Club will present a program at the Sharon Historical Society Sunday, March 27, at 3 PM. A bouquet of ladies known as the "Roses of Sharon" will deliver memories of their early years in Sharon as well as their experiences in the working world. Four ladies of diverse backgrounds will share their stories and recollections. The event is open to the public.
Members of The Hotchkiss School music faculty will perform Friday, March 25, at 7 PM in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Instrumental and vocal soloists and group ensembles will perform chamber music, jazz and popular tunes by composers old and new. To commemorate the school's long history of music, vocalists from the Hotchkiss music program, past and present, will gather for an alumni sponsored reunion that culminates with a concert Saturday, March 26, at 6:30 PM, also in the Esther Eastman Music Center's Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Titled Hotchkiss in Harmony, this event will feature performances by reunion participants and current student vocalists. Both concerts are free and open to the public. For more information about the arts at Hotchkiss, visit hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423.

The Hotchkiss Guest Concert Series will feature an exciting new string ensemble, the Amerigo Trio, in a performance Friday, April 1, at 7 PM in the school's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center. They will be joined by Gisele Witkowski, a music teacher at Hotchkiss, on piano as they perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Brahms. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow formed this ensemble with violist Karen Dreyfus and cellist Inbal Segev after a successful music collaboration at the Bowdoin International Chamber Music Festival in 2009. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit hotchkiss.org or call 860-435-4423 for more information.
The Falls Village Children's Theater will present "Seussical" for its fifth annual all-town spring musical at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on April 1 and 2 at 7 PM and April 3 at 2 PM. This year, 35 children ranging in age from 5 to 17 are participating in the FVCT production based on the books of Dr. Seuss, which premiered on Broadway in 2000. Admission is free to all three performances of "Seussical," although donations will be accepteed. The director of this year's show is Lanny Mitchell and the musical director is Donald Sosin. Joanna Seaton, is the play's assistant musical director. Sosin will conduct a four-piece band featuring local high school students. For more information, call 860-824-8025 or visit fvct.org.
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Beat back winter blues and laugh through a unique production of Shakespeare's riotous "Comedy of Errors," Friday, March 11, at 6 PM and Saturday, March 12 at 4 PM. Salisbury Central School will open its doors to mistaken identities, misbegotten romance, and death-defying chaos with twenty grades 4-8 enchanting actors. The 60-minute performance is sponsored by SOAR, SCS's privately-funded after school enrichment program. There will be a post-production cast party following Saturday's performance. Admission is $2.
"We Still Live Here", a documentary telling the remarkable story of cultural revival by the Wampanoag of Southeastern Massachusetts. Their ancestors ensured the survival of the first English settlers in America, and lived to regret it. Now they are bringing their language home again.
Lakeville Resident Anne Makepeace presents her new film at FilmWorks Forum on Sunday, March 13th at 11:30 AM at the Movie House in Millerton. Linda Coombs, an Aquinnah (Gay Head) Wampanoag Indian and former head of the Indigenous Program at Plimoth Plantation, will accompany Anne Makepeace for the Q+A following the film. Open to the public free of charge.
"Guys and Dolls" will be performed at Housatonic Valley Regional High School Thursday through Saturday, March 17, 18 and 19, at 7:30 PM. The musical production is directed by Michael Berkeley, produced by Lori Belter and features the students of Housatonic Musical Theatre Society. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. On Friday night, March 18, there will be a $5 special for balcony seating. Visit hmts.org for more information or contact the producer at HMTSshow@hmts.org.
On July 3, 1971, the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service responded to its first emergency call. 40 years later, SVAS continues to serve the emergency needs of our community. To mark this important anniversary, the Salisbury Association will open an exhibit on March 21, documenting the 40-year history of SVAS. A reception will be held Saturday, March 26, from 4 to 6 PM. The exhibit will run through April 17 and will be followed later this year by a summer event at the Town Grove on Sunday, July 10, where community members can honor and thank SVAS volunteers. All 40th anniversary events are free.
The Hotchkiss Guest Concert Series will feature an exciting new string ensemble, the Amerigo Trio, in a performance Friday, April 1, at 7 PM in the school's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center. They will be joined by Gisele Witkowski, a music teacher at Hotchkiss, on piano as they perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Brahms. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow formed this ensemble with violist Karen Dreyfus and cellist Inbal Segev after a successful music collaboration at the Bowdoin International Chamber Music Festival in 2009. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit hotchkiss.org or call 860-435-4423 for more information.

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Weekend movies at Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury: Don't miss "Secretariat", a wonderful movie for all ages, to be shown on Friday, March 4, at 7 PM. And "Rosebud" will be shown on Sunday, March 6, at 4 PM. Both in the Wardell Community Room. Free.
Beat back winter blues and laugh through a unique production of Shakespeare's riotous "Comedy of Errors," Friday, March 11, at 6 PM and Saturday, March 12 at 4 PM. Salisbury Central School will open its doors to mistaken identities, misbegotten romance, and death-defying chaos with twenty grades 4-8 enchanting actors. The 60-minute performance is sponsored by SOAR, SCS's privately-funded after school enrichment program. There will be a post-production cast party following Saturday's performance. Admission is $2.
"Guys and Dolls" will be performed at Housatonic Valley Regional High School Thursday through Saturday, March 17, 18 and 19, at 7:30 PM. The musical production is directed by Michael Berkeley, produced by Lori Belter and features the students of Housatonic Musical Theatre Society. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. On Friday night, March 18, there will be a $5 special for balcony seating. Visit hmts.org for more information or contact the producer at HMTSshow@hmts.org.
The Hotchkiss Guest Concert Series will feature an exciting new string ensemble, the Amerigo Trio, in a performance Friday, April 1, at 7 PM in the school's Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center. They will be joined by Gisele Witkowski, a music teacher at Hotchkiss, on piano as they perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Brahms. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow formed this ensemble with violist Karen Dreyfus and cellist Inbal Segev after a successful music collaboration at the Bowdoin International Chamber Music Festival in 2009. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit hotchkiss.org or call 860-435-4423 for more information.
On July 3, 1971, the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service responded to its first emergency call. 40 years later, SVAS continues to serve the emergency needs of our community. To mark this important anniversary, the Salisbury Association will open an exhibit on March 21, documenting the 40-year history of SVAS. A reception will be held Saturday, March 26, from 4 to 6 PM. The exhibit will run through April 17 and will be followed later this year by a summer event at the Town Grove on Sunday, July 10, where community members can honor and thank SVAS volunteers. All 40th anniversary events are free.

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The 2011 National Junior Olympics Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined events are taking place at Satre Hill in Salisbury and Mohawk Ski Area in Cornwall this week. Please support the wonderful youth by attending. On Friday, February 25th, from 6 to 8:30 PM, there will be "Under the Lights" Elimination Ski Jumping at Satre Hill; on Saturday, February 26th, there will be Special Jumping Team Events at Satre Hill from 9 AM to 1 PM, followed by a Podium Ceremony at the Bottom of the Jumps. The 2x5 KM Nordic Combined Team Sprint will take place at Mohawk Ski Area at 3:30 PM, followed by a Podium Ceremony & Team Photos; from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, there will be a Town Tailgate party with bonfire in the Ski Jump parking lot in Salisbury. Bring your picnic baskets and coolers. Closing Ceremonies will take place at 8:30 PM on the Scoville Library Lawn in Salisbury. Please try and attend this moving event -- the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday was a great hit!
This winter's main stage dramatic production at The Hotchkiss School is Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
"Romeo and Juliet" will be performed Friday and Saturday, February 25 and 26, at 7:30 PM in the Walker Auditorium and Sunday, February 27, at 2:30 PM. Sunday's matinee will benefit the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Reservations may be made by calling 860-435-3203.
In recognition of the 2011 USSA Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior Olympics in Salisbury, Noble Horizons (17 Cobble Road in Salisbury) will host an exhibit of works by Robert M. Cunningham, the creator of ten U.S. postage stamps celebrating the 1980 Olympic Games. The opening reception is in the Gallery from 4 to 6 PM on Friday, February 25.

Cunningham's 1998 induction into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame earned him a place among America's most revered illustrators, including N.C. Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, and Al Hirschfield. His illustrations appeared in America's leading magazines, most notably in Sports Illustrated, and his works have been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution, the Brooklyn Museum and the New York Historical Society Museum to name a few. The exhibit is open weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through April 3. For more information, visit www.noblehorizons.org.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with The Moviehouse FilmWorks Forum, presents THE END OF THE LINE, the 1st major documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing in our oceans. Sam Waterston will give commentary and lead discussion following the film. Sunday, February 27, at 11 AM at The Moviehouse, Millerton, NY. Free Admission. More information, www.salisburyforum.org.
"Pleasurable Adornment: The History of Jewelry," led by Pauline Simring, is the second Installment in the Era of Elegance Series sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society. Simring will discuss and answer questions about the history, styles and significance of jewelry. Simring, who has worked in the antique jewelry business for more than 30 years, will talk Saturday, February 26, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury.

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This weekend, Infinity Hall in Norfolk will be bringing a whole lot of funk, a barrel of laughs, and some straight-up Outlaw Country! Check it out: Friday, February 18, at 8 PM, Dave Reilly with Rick Roberts will make you laugh so hard your cheeks are going to hurt. Their two-hour comedy adventure is like a One-Man Broadway Comedy! On Saturday, February 19, at 8 PM, put your dancing shoes on and come out to enjoy hits from favorite artists like K.C. and The Sunshine Band, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and The Gang, David Bowie, Temptations, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Brian McKnight, Major Motion will get you moving!!! Box Office: 1-866-666-6306. And for more information, go to InfinityBistro.com.

A PhotoGraphic Exhibit will be opening with a Reception with artist Bob Haiko Upstairs at The Moviehouse Gallery cafe in Millerton on Saturday, February 19, from 5 to 7 PM. There will be complimentary Wine, Cheese and Sweets. Robert Haiko is the Senior Faculty Member at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, where he is chairman and founder of the Photography and Film Department and co-director of the Tremaine Gallery. He was a guest teaching fellow at Yale University and taught courses at the University of Hartford Art School in the 1970’s. Mr. Haiko has a BFA from Boston University, did graduate work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Rhode Island School of Design. His work has been exhibited widely including exhibits at The New Britain Museum of American Art, The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, the Midtown-Y Gallery in New York, Boston University and Yale University. He received grants from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts and was a MacDowell Colony fellow. Mr. Haiko’s photographic work is represented in the collections of several museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House,Rochester; the Polaroid Collection; the Minor White Archive at Princeton University; and the Paul Strand Archive at Aperture.
Scholar, writer, and one of the leading experts on New England cultural history, Bill Hosley's talk, "More than Books: Libraries, Community and Historic Preservation," centers on the area's many municipal, history, and speciality research libraries. A graduate of Middlebury College, the Winterthur Program at the University of Delaware, and the University of Colorado, he has more than 30 years of experience in historic preservation, exhibition and program development. Generously sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society; Saturday, February 19, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Salisbury Scoville Memorial Library.
On Sunday, February 20, from noon to 6 PM, TsuYoshi Sugimoto,the producer of some of Japan's best teas, will conduct an in-depth tasting of green teas at Harney & Sons in Soho (433 Broome Street, NYC).

On Monday, February 21, from 1 to 3 PM, TsuYoshi Sugimoto will be at Harney & Sons Tea Tasting Room, One Railroad Plaza in Millerton, to demonstrate green tea preparations, tea tastings, and explain all the nuances of Japanese green tea.
In recognition of the 2011 USSA Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior Olympics in Salisbury, Noble Horizons (17 Cobble Road in Salisbury) will host an exhibit of works by Robert M. Cunningham, the creator of ten U.S. postage stamps celebrating the 1980 Olympic Games. The opening reception is in the Gallery from 4 to 6 PM on Friday, February 25.

Cunningham's 1998 induction into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame earned him a place among America's most revered illustrators, including N.C. Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, and Al Hirschfield. His illustrations appeared in America's leading magazines, most notably in Sports Illustrated, and his works have been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution, the Brooklyn Museum and the New York Historical Society Museum to name a few. The exhibit is open weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through April 3. For more information, visit www.noblehorizons.org.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with The Moviehouse FilmWorks Forum, presents THE END OF THE LINE, the 1st major documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing in our oceans. Sam Waterston will give commentary and lead discussion following the film. Sunday, February 27, at 11 AM at The Moviehouse, Millerton, NY. Free Admission. More information, www.salisburyforum.org.

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Ski jumping returns for its 85th season, as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts Jumpfest weekend with target jumping, a chili cook-off, light show, an ice carving competition, the Snow Ball, the Salisbury Invitational Championships and the U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships, all from February 11th to 13th. 2011 will be an especially exciting year as SWSA celebrates its new 65 meter tower and hosts both Jumpfest and the 2011 USSA Junior Olympics for ski jumping and Nordic combined, February 22-26. All details are in a supplement in last week's and article also in this week's Lakeville Journal.
Scholar, writer, and one of the leading experts on New England cultural history, Bill Hosley's talk, "More than Books: Libraries, Community and Historic Preservation," centers on the area's many municipal, history, and speciality research libraries. A graduate of Middlebury College, the Winterthur Program at the University of Delaware, and the University of Colorado, he has more than 30 years of experience in historic preservation, exhibition and program development. Generously sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society; Saturday, February 19, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Salisbury Scoville Memorial Library.
John D'Ercole, son of local Sergio D'Ercole, will give a recital of works he has arranged for bass guitar on Saturday, February 12, at 2 PM, in the St. Stephen Church on 28th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues in New York City. Greatly inspired by Andres Segovia, he has arranged two of his favorite classical compositions for solo bass guitar. In 2010, D'Ercole released his debut CD of classical music for solo bass guitar. These arrangements include compositions by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Gregoire Brayssing and others.
Musicians from The Hotchkiss School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School and Salisbury School will come together in a joint concert and instrument drive on Sunday, February 13, at 7 PM in the Hotchkiss chapel.Proceeds from the concert will benefit Hungry for Music, an organization that gives musical instruments to children who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. The music during this hour-long concert will bring together the efforts of more than 50 students from three schools and will range from classical to mainstream. There will be performances by the Gospel Choir, various a capella groups and award-winning student violinists and pianists, among others. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be bought at the door, and any used instruments will be collected at the entrance to the chapel. There will also be a raffle of a set of restaurant gift cards and other items. Email flin@hotchkiss.org for ticket reservations and more information.
The Salisbury Forum, in collaboration with The Moviehouse FilmWorks Forum, presents THE END OF THE LINE, the 1st major documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing in our oceans. Sam Waterston will give commentary and lead discussion following the film. Sunday, February 27, at 11 AM at The Moviehouse, Millerton, NY. Free Admission. More information, www.salisburyforum.org.
Taking Care of Trees -- from your Backyard to the Community Forest. The Sheffield Land Trust, co-sponsored with the Sheffield Tree Project, invites you to join a panel discussion where you will learn the fundamentals of tree care, the differences between native and urban forests, when to call a forester or an arborist, the principles of planting and pruning, and more. Bring your questions and tree-hugging ideas! Sunday, February 13, from 1 to 3 PM at Dewey Memorial Hall on Route 7 in the center of Sheffield, MA, next to the Post Office. Tea and refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Come early, seating is limited.
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SAVE THE DATE! Ski jumping returns for its 85th season, as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts Jumpfest weekend with target jumping, a chili cook-off, light show, an ice carving competition, the Snow Ball, the Salisbury Invitational Championships and the U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships, all from February 11 to 13. 2011 will be an especially exciting year as SWSA celebrates its new 65 meter tower and hosts both Jumpfest and the 2011 USSA Junior Olympics for ski jumping and Nordic combined, February 22-26. All details are in a supplement in this week's Lakeville Journal.
The Friends of the David M. Hunt Library announce that the February book sale will be a half-price inventory reduction sale. Many books are currently priced at $2 and $1 and shoppers will pay only half on all available books. The sale is Saturday, February 5, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Taking Care of Trees -- from your Backyard to the Community Forest. The Sheffield Land Trust, co-sponsored with the Sheffield Tree Project, invites you to join a panel discussion where you will learn the fundamentals of tree care, the differences between native and urban forests, when to call a forester or an arborist, the principles of planting and pruning, and more. Bring your questions and tree-hugging ideas! Sunday, February 13, from 1 to 3 PM at Dewey Memorial Hall on Route 7 in the center of Sheffield, MA, next to the Post Office. Tea and refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Come early, seating is limited.
"Coming to Light," a documentary film about the legendary photographer of Native Americans, Edward S. Curtis, will be shown at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The screening and a question-and-answer session with film-maker Anne Makepeace will take place on Saturday February 5 at 4 PM in the Wardell Community Room. The film was short-listed for an Academy Award in the feature documentary category, premiered at Sundance 2000.

On February 6, at 4 PM, the Film Society presents Woody Allen's 1977 comedy "Annie Hall," also in the Wardell Community Room.
The Douglas Library in North Canaan will host a tea tasting with tea master Michael Harney of Harney and Sons Tea Co. on Sunday, February 6, at 2 PM. Admission is $10 and includes tea and refreshhments. Reservations are a must as space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 860-824-7863.
Musicians from The Hotchkiss School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School and Salisbury School will come together in a joint concert and instrument drive on Sunday, February 13, at 7 PM in the Hotchkiss chapel.Proceeds from the concert will benefit Hungry for Music, an organization that gives musical instruments to children who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. The music during this hour-long concert will bring together the efforts of more than 50 students from three schools and will range from classical to mainstream. There will be performances by the Gospel Choir, various a capella groups and award-winning student violinists and pianists, among others. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be bought at the door, and any used instruments will be collected at the entrance to the chapel. There will also be a raffle of a set of restaurant gift cards and other items. Email flin@hotchkiss.org for ticket reservations and more information.
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SAVE THE DATE! Ski jumping returns for its 85th season, as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts Jumpfest weekend with target jumping, a chili cook-off, light show, an ice carving competition, the Snow Ball, the Salisbury Invitational Championships and the U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships, all from February 11 to 13. Watch out for more details in next week's Journal.
James Norwood Pratt, one of the seminal people in the Tea Revolution (different than the current Tea Party) back in the 1980's, will join Michael Harney at Harney & Sons newest location at 433 Broome Street in Soho, NYC, on Saturday, January 29, at Noon. They will be conducting a guided tasting and discussing tea. From 4 to 6 PM you will have a great opportunity to have your tea questions answered while tasting tea with the masters. On Sunday, January 30, from 4 to 6 PM, Michael Harney leaves Norwood Pratt to fend for himself behind the tea bar. Not to worry though, Norwood Pratt is one of the world's leading authorities on tea. Stop by and discuss tea with Norwood, and we guarantee you'll learn something new. Also on Sunday, at 7 PM, there will be a screening of The Meaning of Tea with Scott Hoyt and Norwood Pratt. In this inspired film, Director Scott Chamberlin Hoyt travels through India, Japan, Taiwan, Morocco, England, France, Ireland, and even Tea, South Dakota. Unveiling tea’s mysterious appeal, the film considers the question of whether there is any inherent “meaning” to be found in tea, particularly in an amped-up, high-tech era increasingly dominated by mass-marketing and fast food. Scott Hoyt and Norwood Pratt will both be on hand during the screening. Afterwards, enjoy some tea and mingle with fellow tea enthusiasts. www.themeaningoftea.com

On Monday, January 31, from 1 to 3 PM, Norwood Pratt will be at the Harney Tea Tasting Room at 1 Railroad Plaza in Millerton, NY. You are welcome to drink tea with Michael Harney, John Harney and Norwood Pratt, as they discuss and consider the world of tea.
The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association will present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Friday and Saturday, January 28 and 29, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, January 30, at 2:30 PM in the Black Box Theater. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited; call 860-435-3203. Sunday's matinee will benefit the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau and all donations will be appreciated. The Black Box Theater is located in the lower level of the main building at The Hotchkiss School. Visit hotchkiss.org/arts or call 860-435-4423 for more information.

John D'Ercole (son of local Sergio D'Ercole) will give a recital of works he has arranged for bass guitar on Friday, January 28, at 7:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church. Greatly inspired by Andres Segovia, he has arranged two of his favorite classical compositions for solo bass guitar. In 2010, D'Ercole released his debut CD of classical music for solo bass guitar. These arrangements include compositions by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Gregoire Brayssing and others. The public is invited to attend this concert sponsored by the Al Sly Fund. The concert is free and will be followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Kevin Bacon, an actor, singer and Sharon resident, and his brother, Michael, will perform in a benefit concert in Poughkeepsie with their band, the Bacon Brothers, on January 30 at 5 PM. The concert at the Bardavon Opera House will benefit Healing the Children Northeast, which is based in New Milford and provides free surgical, medical and dental services for children in the United States an abroad. Doctors from the northeast donate their services to children in need, and travel to foreign countries to bring aid, under the leadership of Dr. Manoj T. Abraham, a Hudson Valley-based surgeon. The team has provided cleft lip and palate surgeries to more than 400 children over the course of five missions to countries such as Colombia, Brazil and Peru.
Auditions for the TriArts 2011 season will begin in February. TriArts Sharon Playhouse will produce "42nd Street" (rehearses May 31 to June 23; runs June 23 to July 10), "Rent" (rehearses June 21 to July 15; runs July 15 to 24); and "Hairspray" (rehearses July 12 to August 4; runs August 4 to 21). Auditions will take place at TriArts Bok Gallery, Sharon, by appointment only on February 5, 11, 12 and 13, 2011. For complete audition information, visit the TriArts website at triarts.net.
"Coming to Light," a documentary film about the legendary photographer of Native Americans, Edward S. Curtis, will be shown at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. The screening and a question-and-answer session with film-maker Anne Makepeace will take place on Saturday February 5 at 4 PM in the Wardell Community Room. The film was short-listed for an Academy Award in the feature documentary category, premiered at Sundance 2000.
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SAVE THE DATE! Ski jumping returns for its 85th season, as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts Jumpfest weekend with target jumping, a chili cook-off, light show, an ice carving competition, the Snow Ball, the Salisbury Invitational Championships and the U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships, all from February 11 to 13. Watch out for more details in next week's Journal.
John D'Ercole will give a recital of works he has arranged for bass guitar on Friday, January 28, at 7:30 PM in the Salisbury Congregational Church. Greatly inspired by Andres Segovia, he has arranged two of his favorite classical compositions for solo bass guitar. In 2010, D'Ercole released his debut CD of classical music for solo bass guitar. These arrangements include compositions by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Gregoire Brayssing and others. The public is invited to attend this concert sponsored by the Al Sly Fund. The concert is free and will be followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Between January 15 and March 12, ski jumping enthusiasts will have the chance to experience years of ski jump history at an exhibit sponsored by the Salisbury Winter Sports Association. The exhibit, held at the Academy Building, will feature artifacts from Salisbury's long history in the sport, including hundreds of photographs, old uniforms and information on Olympians who started their careers at the Salisbury jumps. The exhibit, which was organized by SWSA Director Lisa Sheble, former SWSA president Audrey Whitbeck, town historian Katherine Chilcoat and director and former SWSA President George Kiefer, will be open Monday through Friday from 9 AM until 1 PM. After January 22, the exhibit will also be open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. There will be a wine-and-cheese reception on Saturday, January 15, from 4 to 6 PM. For more information, visit the SWSA website at jumpfest.org.
A show of work by Peter Steiner, a Sharon author and artist and a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, will be on display at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon through January 31. The art will also be for sale during the display period. For further information, call 860-364-5041.

Auditions for the TriArts 2011 season will begin in February. TriArts Sharon Playhouse will produce "42nd Street" (rehearses May 31 to June 23; runs June 23 to July 10), "Rent" (rehearses June 21 to July 15; runs July 15 to 24); and "Hairspray" (rehearses July 12 to August 4; runs August 4 to 21). Auditions will take place at TriArts Bok Gallery, Sharon, by appointment only on February 5, 11, 12 and 13, 2011. For complete audition information, visit the TriArts website at triarts.net.
Noble Horizons will host an opening reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's new exhibit of work Friday, January 21, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit will be open on weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through February 20. The club offers annual exhibits and slide shows, field trips and workshops. For more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or visit noblehorizons.org.
The entire staff of The Music Scene in Norfolk will present an evening of silent film and live music at Norfolk Free Library on January 28 at 7:30 PM. Joanna Seaton will sing songs from the early days of cinema by Irving Berlin and others, then add percussion (with your faithful columnist at the Steinway) accompanying two silent film comedies, Buster Keaton's "The Boat," and Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant." Admission is free, reservations strongly suggested. 860-542-5075.
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Between January 15 and March 12, ski jumping enthusiasts will have the chance to experience years of ski jump history at an exhibit sponsored by the Salisbury Winter Sports Association. The exhibit, held at the Academy Building, will feature artifacts from Salisbury's long history in the sport, including hundreds of photographs, old uniforms and information on Olympians who started their careers at the Salisbury jumps. The exhibit, which was organized by SWSA Director Lisa Sheble, former SWSA president Audrey Whitbeck, town historian Katherine Chilcoat and director and former SWSA President George Kiefer, will be open Monday through Friday from 9 AM until 1 PM. After January 22, the exhibit will also be open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. There will be a wine-and-cheese reception on Saturday, January 15, from 4 to 6 PM. For more information, visit the SWSA website at jumpfest.org.
A show of work by Peter Steiner, a Sharon author and artist and a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, will be on display at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon through January 31. The art will also be for sale during the display period. For further information, call 860-364-5041.
Photographer Joseph Meehan will give a talk January 22 at the Scoville Library in Salisbury on the Fascinating World of 19th Century Photography. The talk is sponsored with the Salisbury Association as part of its Era of Elegance series and will begin at 4 PM.

Scoville Memorial Library has begun its first ever Winter Reading Program, which will run through the beginning of February and culminate with a party on Saturday, February 12. Participants can sign up at the library and pick up a reading log to begin the program. Call 860-435-2838 for more information.
Noble Horizons will host an opening reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's new exhibit of work Friday, January 21, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit will be open on weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through February 20. The club offers annual exhibits and slide shows, field trips and workshops. For more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or visit noblehorizons.org.
The entire staff of The Music Scene in Norfolk will present an evening of silent film and live music at Norfolk Free Library on January 28 at 7:30 PM. Joanna Seaton will sing songs from the early days of cinema by Irving Berlin and others, then add percussion (with your faithful columnist at the Steinway) accompanying two silent film comedies, Buster Keaton's "The Boat," and Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant." Admission is free, reservations strongly suggested. 860-542-5075.

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There are some great opportunities to celebrate the beginning of 2011 with live music, so bundle up, put on those snow shoes, and point your GPS-guided sled team to a concert nearby! The Hotchkiss School's free Winter Concert Series begins on January 14 at 7 PM with a piano recital by Robert Blocker in Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Dean of the Yale School of Music, Blocker has concertized widely and appears regularly on national radio and television as both artist and commentator. Program information will appear in next week's column in the Lakeville Journal.

The entire staff of The Music Scene in Norfolk will present an evening of silent film and live music at Norfolk Free Library on January 28 at 7:30 PM. Joanna Seaton will sing songs from the early days of cinema by Irving Berlin and others, then add percussion (with your faithful columnist at the Steinway) accompanying two silent film comedies, Buster Keaton's "The Boat," and Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant." Admission is free, reservations strongly suggested. 860-542-5075.
Between January 15 and March 12, ski jumping enthusiasts will have the chance to experience years of ski jump history at an exhibit sponsored by the Salisbury Winter Sports Association. The exhibit, held at the Academy Building, will feature artifacts from Salisbury's long history in the sport, including hundreds of photographs, old uniforms and information on Olympians who started their careers at the Salisbury jumps. The exhibit, which was organized by SWSA Director Lisa Sheble, former SWSA president Audrey Whitbeck, town historian Katherine Chilcoat and director and former SWSA President George Kiefer, will be open Monday through Friday from 9 AM until 1 PM. After January 22, the exhibit will also be open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. There will be a wine-and-cheese reception on Saturday, January 15, from 4 to 6 PM. For more information, visit the SWSA website at jumpfest.org.
Noble Horizons will host an opening reception for the Housatonic Camera Club's new exhibit of work Friday, January 21, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit will be open on weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM through February 20. The club offers annual exhibits and slide shows, field trips and workshops. For more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or visit noblehorizons.org.
Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury has begun its first ever Winter Reading Program, which will run through the beginning of February and culminate with a party on Saturday, February 12. Participants can sign up at the library and pick up a reading log to begin the program. Call 860-435-2838 for more information.
The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink will be open to the public for ice skating, sponsored by Salisbury Recreation, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5 and 12. The cost is $3 per person payable at the door. All participants are required to wear skates and a hat while on the ice. The following safety equipment is recommended for all skaters: helmet, elbow pads and gloves. Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted.
Ice-skating is also allowed at Salisbury School, with the same stipulations except admission is free at Salisbury School. Hours are January 16, January 30 and February 6 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM; January 9, January 23 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM.
A show of work by Peter Steiner, a Sharon author and artist and a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, will be on display at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon through January 31. The art will also be for sale during the display period. For further information, call 860-364-5041.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

All of us at Elyse Harney Real Estate would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Year 2011! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all the Military Personnel Serving our Country at Home and Overseas.
The perfect gift is free! On Monday, December 27, the perfect holiday gift can be found between 1 and 6 PM at Noble Horizons, where the Red Cross will hold its Annual Holiday Blood Drive. By donating blood, one gives a hospital patient in need the most precious gift of all: life. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to donate; FMI: 860-435-9851, ext. 190. All donors will be entered into a drawing to win an item donated by local Best Buy stores.
On December 24, Scoville Memorial Library will begin its first ever Winter Reading Program, which will run through the beginning of February and culminate with a party on Saturday, February 12. Participants can sign up at the library and pick up a reading log to begin the program. Call 860-435-2838 for more information.
Joe Murray and Susan Kirby are The Airborne Jugglers. Their high-energy show includes lively music. Audience volunteers find themselves in the middle of the action and the fun is contagious. A half-hour juggling workshop follows the performance on Wednesday, Decemer 29, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library. For more information,call 860-435-2838.
The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink will be open to the public for ice skating, sponsored by Salisbury Recreation, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5 and 12. The cost is $3 per person payable at the door. All participants are required to wear skates and a hat while on the ice. The following safety equipment is recommended for all skaters: helmet, elbow pads and gloves. Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted.
Ice-skating is also allowed at Salisbury School, with the same stipulations except admission is free at Salisbury School. Hours are January 2, January 16, January 30 and February 6 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM; January 9, January 23 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM.

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The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink will be open to the public for ice skating, sponsored by Salisbury Recreation, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: December 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5 and 12. The cost is $3 per person payable at the door. All participants are required to wear skates and a hat while on the ice. The following safety equipment is recommended for all skaters: helmet, elbow pads and gloves. Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted.
Ice-skating is also allowed at Salisbury School, with the same stipulations except admission is free at Salisbury School. Hours are December 19, January 2, January 16, January 30 and February 6 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM; January 9, January 23 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM.
Joe Murray and Susan Kirby are The Airborne Jugglers. Their high-energy show includes lively music. Audience volunteers find themselves in the middle of the action and the fun is contagious. A half-hour juggling workshop follows the performance on Wednesday, Decemer 29, at 2 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library. For more information,call 860-435-2838.
On December 24, Scoville Memorial Library will begin its first ever Winter Reading Program, which will run through the beginning of February and culminate with a party on Saturday, February 12. Participants can sign up at the library and pick up a reading log to begin the program. Call 860-435-2838 for more information.



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There will be a Christmas Concert, Vivaldi's "GLORIA", with the Bell Choir Christmas Medley, on Sunday, December 12 at 2 PM at the Salisbury Congregational Church. Free admission and refreshments.

Also on December 12, The Salisbury School will perform its Lessons and Carols at 4:30 PM in the school chapel, with the choir led by Michael Brown.
Eckert Fine Art at 27 N. Main Street in Kent will exhibit WOMEN EXPRESSIONS IMPRESSIONS from December 11 to 31. Artist's reception will take place December 11 from 1 to 5 PM. Amongst the artists you will meet Susan Rand from Salisbury.
The Hotchkiss School Schmidt Rink will be open to the public for ice skating, sponsored by Salisbury Recreation, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: December 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5 and 12. The cost is $3 per person payable at the door. All participants are required to wear skates and a hat while on the ice. The following safety equipment is recommended for all skaters: helmet, elbow pads and gloves. Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted.
The new Falls Village Inn opened for business last week, with a couple of private functions, a "soft opening" Wednesday evening, and the actual opening Thursday, December 2. Manager Joy Martorell said the hours for the tap room, with a light menu, are 5 to 9 PM Thursday and Friday, and noon to 4 PM Saturdays and Sundays for lunch, and dinner in the tap room from 4 to 9 PM. It's a new business and things are inevitably in flux, so it might be best to call ahead at 860-824-0033 before embarking.


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A brief list of area Tree Lightings, Parades of Lights, and Seasonal Music (for more details, please see the Lakeville Journal):

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4:
There will be Breakfast with Santa - and raffles and prizes - at the Wake Robin Inn on Route 41 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Sponsored by Lime Rock Park and the Wake Robin Inn.

The Sharon Historical Society and the Sharon Green Preservation Association will host the Sharon Town Tree Lighting and Carol sing, beginning on the Green at 4:45 PM in Sharon. Music provided by the Salisbury Brass Band and Hot Chocolate Society. Following the tree lighting, all are invited to attend the Sharon Historical Society's "Holiday Cookie Party".

There will be a tree lighting ceremony with carol singing on the Scoville Library lawn in Salisbury at 4 PM. Wanda Houston, Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton will perform. Hot cider, cocoa, cookies and festivities.

The annual Victorian Christmas Concert will take place at 8 PM at The Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. Space is limited; call 860-435-0566 for reservations.

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There will be tree lighting at 5 PM at the "old" Lakeville Hose Company on Route 41 and caroling with the Salisbury Band Christmas Brass and Hot Chocolate Society, followed by the Parade of Lights. Tree lighting at the "new" Firehouse on Main Street will take place at 6 PM.

At 7 PM, there will be a Festival of Lessons and Carols at The Chapel at the Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.

The following week, on December 12, The Salisbury School will perform its Lessons and Carols at 4:30 PM in the school chapel, with the choir led by Michael Brown.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association's annual Ski and Skate Swap will be held Saturday, December 4, in the upper building of Salisbury Central School. Anyone with good-quality used equipment to sell should drop it off on Friday, December 3, from 4 to 7 PM. No equipment will be accepted on Saturday. The sale on Saturday will run from 8 to 11 AM. From 11 AM to noon that day, participants can pick up their money or any unsold equipment. Any remaining equipment or money after noon Saturday will become the property of SWSA. Equipment eligible for sale includes downhill skis, boots and poles; cross country skis, boots and poles; ice skates; snowboards and boots and snow shoes. No clothing. There will also be some new ski equipment for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Salisbury Central School's downhill ski program. Check SWSA's website jumpfest.org for more details.
There will be a Holiday Trunk Show at "At Home in the Country", 7 Academy Street in Salisbury on December 4 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Featuring Adelaide Harris Jewelry. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Women's Support Services.

There will be a Third Annual Holiday Sale at 85 East Hunns Lake Road in Pine Plains/Stanfordville, NY - only 21 minutes from Lakeville! There will be wine, cheese and early buying on Friday, December 3, from 5 to 7:30 PM at $15 per person, to benefit Stanfordville Rescue Squad. The sale continues, free admittance, on Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM. For photos and directions, go to www.collinforbesobrien.com.

The 21st Saint John's Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM at St. John's Church in Washington. At extremely affordable prices, there will be everything from handcrafted gifts to objets d'art, linens, baby gifts, toys, jewelry, lunch, larder and much more. Silent Auction ends at 1 PM. A Friday Night Preview Party takes place December 3 from 6:30 to 9 PM with a live auction 7:30 to 8 PM. Music by Linden & Friends Jazz Trio, champagne, wine, beer and light buffet. Preview party tickets are $45 at the door. Childcare provided. For more information: 860-868-2527 or www.st.johnswashington.org.

Four designers are creating holiday centerpieces to be auctioned at the Prime Finds store holiday benefit party on Saturday, December 4, from 5 to 7:30 PM. In addition to the one-of-a-kind handmade pieces, a decorated living tree, holiday tree ornaments and small gift items will be featured in the silent auction or sold outright. Everything in the store will be for sale, too. There will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvre throughout the evening. Admission is $25. Laura Linney, Campbell Scott and Sam Waterston - all actors concerned about helping people with serious mental illnesses - are honorary chairmen. The Prime Finds store is at 1 Gay Street, across from the post office in Sharon.
SWSA - Salisbury Winter Sports Association - invites you to Celebrate the NEW TOWER on Sunday, December 5, at Satre Hill, 85 Indian Cave Road in Salisbury from 2 to 4 PM. There will be a Bonfire and Refreshments. Family and friends most welcome.
Eckert Fine Art at 27 N. Main Street in Kent will exhibit WOMEN EXPRESSIONS IMPRESSIONS from December 11 to 31. Artist's reception will take place December 11 from 1 to 5 PM. Amongst the artists you will meet Susan Rand from Salisbury.

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The Festival of Trees, one of the most popular holiday traditions in our area, opened Saturday, November 20, and will run through Saturday, December 4, in the Community Room of Noble Horizons in Salisbury. This two-week magical display of small trees, wreaths, and centerpieces will be open every day from noon to 4 PM; late nights on Thursdays and Fridays until 6 PM. Admission is free.
Doris Day and John Raitt star in the film production of the Broadway musical hit, "Pajama Game," directed by George Abbott and choreographed by Bob Fossee. The film will be shown on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, at 7 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library. Host Pat McMullan opens the door 30 minutes in advance. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will hold its annual Family Skating Party Friday, November 26, at the Flood Skating Rink at Salisbury School from 1:15 to 3 PM. The school is at 251 Canaan Road (Route 44) in Salisbury. Donations are $2 for children, $3 for adults. Refreshments will be available. Hats are required. There are no sticks and pucks allowed. For more information, call 860-435-9626.

The Snow Moon dance to benefit the Jane Lloyd Fund is Saturday, November 27, 7 PM at the Wake Robin Inn. The dance is an annual benefit for the fund, which assists cancer patients with day-to-day expenses such as mortgage, rent, insurance, utilities, heating oil, car payments and transportation to and from doctor appointments or cancer treatment appointments. Tickets are $20 at the door. Music is from The Joint Chiefs and The Jane Gang. For more information, email info@janelloydfund.org or call Jeff Lloyd at 860-435-9541.
Exhibit of Portraits & Landscapes of the 1800's. Many of you have wondered what happened to the historial treasures at the Holley Williams House after it was sold. Now on exhibit at the Academy Building are paintings that were part of the Holley Williams House collection -- 19th century portraits & landscapes -- several that have never been on public display. Some of the paintings and frames have been recently restored - that is an interesting story in itself. Please visit the Academy Building that is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Thanksgiving Day will be closed. Call with questions: 860-435-0566.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association's annual Ski and Skate Swap will be held Saturday, December 4, in the upper building of Salisbury Central School. Anyone with good-quality used equipment to sell should drop it off on Friday, December 3, from 4 to 7 PM. No equipment will be accepted on Saturday. The sale on Saturday will run from 8 to 11 AM. From 11 AM to noon that day, participants can pick up their money or any unsold equipment. Any remaining equipment or money after noon Saturday will become the property of SWSA. Equipment eligible for sale includes downhill skis, boots and poles; cross country skis, boots and poles; ice skates; snowboards and boots and snow shoes. No clothing. There will also be some new ski equipment for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Salisbury Central School's downhill ski program. Check SWSA's website jumpfest.org for more details.

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The Festival of Trees, one of the most popular holiday traditions in our area, will open Saturday, November 20, and run through Saturday, December 4, in the Community Room of Noble Horizons in Salisbury. This two-week magical diplay of small trees, wreaths, and centerpieces will be open every day from noon to 4 PM; late nights on Thursdays and Fridays until 6 PM. Admission is free.
Whether you are an opera fan who couldn't get a ticket for the original HD broadcast on November 13 or a curious newcomer to opera's strange world of orchestra, voice and often ridiculous stories, the Mahaiwe Theater's encore performance of "Don Pasquale" offers a splendid opportunity to see this delightful work at 1 PM on Sunday, November 21. Lighthearted and tuneful, "Pasquale" is Donizetti's comic masterpiece. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is located in Great Barrington, MA. For tickets call 413-528-0100 or go to www.Mahaiwe.org.
Poetry in all its Glory. Enjoy some of the finest poems by the world's greatest poets in an evening of passion, ecstasy, sadness, vision, and sometimes genuine comedy, read by Wendy Spielmann and James Kraft. This reading will be held in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury on Sunday, November 21, at 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-2838.

Doris Day and John Raitt star in the film production of the Broadway musical hit, "Pajama Game," directed by George Abbott and choreographed by Bob Fossee. The film will be shown on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, at 7 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library. Host Pat McMullan opens the door 30 minutes in advance. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will hold its annual Family Skating Party Friday, November 26, at the Flood Skating Rink at Salisbury School from 1:15 to 3 PM. The school is at 251 Canaan Road (Route 44) in Salisbury. Donations are $2 for children, $3 for adults. Refreshments will be available. Hats are required. There are no sticks and pucks allowed. For more information, call 860-435-9626.

The Snow Moon dance to benefit the Jane Lloyd Fund is Saturday, November 27, 7 PM at the Wake Robin Inn. The dance is an annual benefit for the fund, which assists cancer patients with day-to-day expenses such as mortgage, rent, insurance, utilities, heating oil, car payments and transportation to and from doctor appointments or cancer treatment appointments. Tickets are $20 at the door. Music is from The Joint Chiefs and The Jane Gang. For more information, email info@janelloydfund.org or call Jeff Lloyd at 860-435-9541.
Exhibit of Portraits & Landscapes of the 1800's. Many of you have wondered what happened to the historial treasures at the Holley Williams House after it was sold. Now on exhibit at the Academy Building are paintings that were part of the Holley Williams House collection -- 19th century portraits & landscapes -- several that have never been on public display. Some of the paintings and frames have been recently restored - that is an interesting story in itself. Please visit the Academy Building that is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Thanksgiving Day will be closed. Call with questions: 860-435-0566.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association's annual Ski and Skate Swap will be held Saturday, December 4, in the upper building of Salisbury Central School. Anyone with good-quality used equipment to sell should drop it off on Friday, December 3, from 4 to 7 PM. No equipment will be accepted on Saturday. The sale on Saturday will run from 8 to 11 AM. From 11 AM to noon that day, participants can pick up their money or any unsold equipment. Any remaining equipment or money after noon Saturday will become the property of SWSA. Equipment eligible for sale includes downhill skis, boots and poles; cross country skis, boots and poles; ice skates; snowboards and boots and snow shoes. No clothing. There will also be some new ski equipment for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Salisbury Central School's downhill ski program. Check SWSA's website jumpfest.org for more details.
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The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association will present "Beauty and the Beast" on November 11 and 13 at 7:30 PM; November 12 at 7 PM; and November 14 at 2:30 PM in the Walker Auditorium. The screenplay of this fairy tale is written by Linda Woolverton; the music is by Alan Menken; and the lyrics are by Howard Ashman and Tim Rick. This sweeping production involves a student cast of nearly 40 actors and five student musicians as well as a dozen technical support students. The Sunday matinee will benefit five area day-care centers: Sharon Day Care, Cynthia White Children's Center, Housatonic Child Care, Falls Village Day Care and Canaan Day Care. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens, and may be purchased in advance by calling 860-435-3203.
Noble Horizons Auxiliary sponsors its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 13, from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Community Room. It's a marvelous selection of affordable items for Thanksgiving: fall centerpieces and decorations; homemade jams, jellies, relishes, and baked goods; everything for the holiday table. Also Christmas items, many handcrafted by local artisans: stocking stuffers, stationery, hand-painted ornaments, knitted sweaters, holiday decorations, and small gifts. Decorated spruce wreaths and centerpieces may be ordered for pre-holiday delivery. A light lunch will be available for purchase.
Join the Crescendo Chorus and Crescendo Period Instrument Orchestra for the U.S. Premiere of Zelenka Missa Votiva, with guest soloists Julianne Baird, Martin Near, Ron M'Sadoques, and Steven Fasano on Sunday, November 14, at 4 PM, at Trinity Church in Lime Rock, Lakeville. Tickets: Adults, $30; under 18, $10. FMI & tickets: 860-435-4866.
The Festival of Trees, one of the most popular holiday traditions in our area, will open Saturday, November 20, and run through Saturday, December 4, in the Community Room of Noble Horizons. This two-week magical diplay of small trees, wreaths, and centerpieces will be open every day from noon to 4 PM; late nights on Thursdays and Fridays until 6 PM. Admission is free.
The Audubon Center in Sharon will host a free drumming circle for children and families Saturday, November 13, at 4:30 PM. Join North Canaan musician Jonathan Grusauskas around the campfire for a stimulating drumming circle. Grusauskas will discuss the history of the Afro-Cuban rhythms, explaining how they are put together with different parts and different instruments. He will bring drums and other percussion instruments, such as rattles and shakers, for everyone to use.

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There will be an Opening Reception for Falls Village artist John Pirnak at P.D. Walsh's, on Friday, November 5, from 6 to 8 PM. Wine & Cheese will be served. P.D. Walsh's is located at 107 Main Street in Falls Village. Phone: 860-824-9833.

Brazilian pianist (and physician) Marco Antonio de Almeida will perform Mozart's Fantasia in C Minor, and works by Eggert, Villa-Lobos and Schumann, on November 6 at 4:30 PM in Elfers Hall at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. de Almeida has performed throughout Europe and South America and is considered an outstanding Mozart interpreter. Admission is free.
Lillian Hellman's "Toys in the Attic," is an atmospheric and piercing play, set in New Orleans after the Great Depression, focusing on two sisters, spinsters both, and their brother, a troubled fellow who arrives unexpectedly with a bride and a fortune. Hellman's dialog is stunning and the play's construction is tight and smart. A one-performance only, staged reading, will take place at Aglet Theatre Company's Bok Gallery in Sharon November 6 at 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 860-435-6928.
Are you a property owner in Town of Salisbury? If so, you will probably by now have received the 2010 assessment of your property in the mail. Revaluation of all properties takes place once every five years in order to value all properties by the same standards, at the same point in time, at the current fair market value based upon the local real estate market. As the letter accompanying your 2010 assessment (calculated at 70% of current fair market value) states, properties have been personally reviewed, rated and compared within their own category. Should you have any questions, please attend one of the informational meetings at Town Hall where your property field card will also be available for you to review for accuracy: Wednesday, November 10, at 7 PM; Saturday, November 13, at 10 AM; Tuesday, November 16, at 1 PM. Should you have further questions, after attending one of these meetings, you may make an appointment with Barbara Bigos, the Assessor. There is also an appeal process available with the Salisbury Board of Assessment Appeals. The amount of actual tax for which you will be billed in July 2011 will not be determined until the new mil rate is set in May of 2011.
Bring a picnic dinner to the Wardell Community Room at the Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury and enjoy the newly released "Toy Story 3." Popcorn, drinks and dessert provided by the library. The film shows Friday, November 5, at 6 PM.
The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society will hold its eighth annual Kitchen Tour on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This year's tour features nine kitchens, in homes that range from a 1793 Colonial to a Contemporary log home. At each home, there will be a packet of information about the materials, products, sources and professionals who worked on the kitchen. Visitors will also be able to take home a fact sheet and a recipe for a featured edible. There will also be gifts donated by local businesses and artists. This year's musical theater production, in March, will be "Guys and Dolls." Tickets ($30 in advance) may be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, House of Books in Kent, Kent Pharmacy, Deano's Pizza in Lakeville, Four Seasons Foods in Lakeville and Harney Tea in Millerton. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at each house for $35.
The third Norfolk Guild Revisited Gala Show takes place November 6 from 10 AM to 4 PM at The Thew's, 215 Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk. There will be 16 artisans. Plenty of parking. Refreshments. Credit cards accepted.
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Mixed media works by artists Emily Sartor and Jim Wright come together in an exhibit at the Tremaine Gallery at The Hotchkiss School from October 22 through December 10. A meet-the-artists reception will be held Saturday, October 30, from 4 to 6 PM. The gallery will be closed November 24 to 26 for Thanksgiving. Titled "The Miseducation of Raymond O. Sink," the show is fanciful and witty with a colorful 1970s flair. Narrative about Sink and his quirky existence is woven into the lively art, hand-lettering and type, all integral to the play with thought-provoking asides. Follow the story line and get acquainted with Sink and his all too-human foibles. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Phone 860-435-4423 or visit the school website, hotchkiss.org/arts, for more information.
Bring a picnic dinner to the Wardell Community Room at the Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury and enjoy the newly released "Toy Story 3." Popcorn, drinks and dessert provided by the library. The film shows Friday, November 5, at 6 PM.
The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society will hold its eighth annual Kitchen Tour on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This year's tour features nine kitchens, in homes that range from a 1793 Colonial to a Contemporary log home. At each home, there will be a packet of information about the materials, products, sources and professionals who worked on the kitchen. Visitors will also be able to take home a fact sheet and a recipe for a featured edible. There will also be gifts donated by local businesses and artists. This year's musical theater production, in March, will be "Guys and Dolls." Tickets ($30 in advance) may be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, House of Books in Kent, Kent Pharmacy, Deano's Pizza in Lakeville, Four Seasons Foods in Lakeville and Harney Tea in Millerton. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at each house for $35.
The third Norfolk Guild Revisited Gala Show takes place November 6 from 10 AM to 4 PM at The Thew's, 215 Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk. There will be 16 artisans. Plenty of parking. Refreshments. Credit cards accepted.
The Hotchkiss School's Calliope and Blue Notes a cappella groups will perform Sunday, November 7, at 6 PM in the Salisbury Central School gym. The cost of the event is $5 per person or $20 per family. Complimentary light refresments will be served. For reservations and event information, call Silloo Peters-Marshall at 860-435-0054. Tickets are also available at the door.
The Scoville Library Film Society shows "Lonely Are the Brave" on November 7 in the Wardell Community Room at 4 PM (the doors open at 3:30 PM). The film stars Kirk Douglas, Carroll O'Connor and Walter Matthau and is directed by David Miller. The Hotchkiss School's Calliope and Blue Notes a cappella groups will perform Sunday, November 7, at 6 PM in the Salisbury Central School gym. The cost of the event is $5 per person or $20 per family. Complimentary light refresments will be served. For reservations and event information, call Silloo Peters-Marshall at 860-435-0054. Tickets are also available at the door.
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Hotchkiss School students will host an auction at the school to benefit WISER, the Women's Institute for Secondary Education and research, on Friday, October 22, from 8 AM to 3 PM. Affiliated with Duke University and based in Kenya, WISER's mission is to improve educational, economic and health outcomes for girls; create gender allies in boys; and promote community-wide enhancements in health and development. Artists from the area, including Allen Blagden, Amanda Bohnsak, Robin Chancler, Judith Crough, Anne Day, Bradley Faus, John Isaac, Karin Noyes and Charlie Noyes, have donated work to the auction. There will also be gift certificates and items donated by many local businesses. For more information about WISER, go online to wisergirls.org; for more information about the auction, contact Stephanie Thomas at SThomas@Hotchkiss.org
There's Something About Millerton: Shop * Eat * Stroll * Stay. The Millerton Business Group presents FALL FOR ART, October 23 and 24, with over 60 artists exhibiting Art. Opening Party is Saturday night, October 23, from 5 to 8 PM. Sponsored by Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Elyse Harney Real Estate, Harrington's, Salisbury Bank & Trust, and WKZE & WHDD radio stations
Mixed media works by artists Emily Sartor and Jim Wright come together in an exhibit at the Tremaine Gallery at The Hotchkiss School from October 22 through Deember 10. A meet-the-artists reception will be held Saturday, October 30, from 4 to 6 PM. The gallery will be closed November 24 to 26 for Thanksgiving. Titled "The Miseducation of Raymond O. Sink," the show is fanciful and witty with a colorful 1970s flair. Narrative about Sink and his quirky existence is woven into the lively art, hand-lettering and type, all integral to the play with thought-provoking asides. Follow the story line and get acquainted with Sink and his all too-human foibles. The Tremaine Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Phone 860-435-4423 or visit the school website, hotchkiss.org/arts, for more information.
The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society will hold its eighth annual Kitchen Tour on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This year's tour features nine kitchens, in homes that range from a 1793 Colonial to a Contemporary log home. At each home, there will be a packet of information about the materials, products, sources and professionals who worked on the kitchen. Visitors will also be able to take home a fact sheet and a recipe for a featured edible. There will also be gifts donated by local businesses and artists. This year's musical theater production, in March, will be "Guys and Dolls." Tickets ($30 in advance) may be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, House of Books in Kent, Kent Pharmacy, Deano's Pizza in Lakeville, Four Seasons Foods in Lakeville and Harney Tea in Millerton. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at each house for $35.


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Hotchkiss School Dramatic Association presents Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by George Faison, on October 15, 16, and 17. All shows at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theater at The Hotchkiss School at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville. For info/tickets: 860-345-3203.
Come celebrate the Bicentennial of Frederic Chopin with Jonathan Moyer, piano soloist, Friday, October 15th at 7:30 PM. Venue: Salisbury Congregational Church on Main Street.

The Salisbury Forum (Where Ideas Come Together) presents "The U.S. and China - a Question of our Common Interests" on Friday, October 15, at 7:30 PM in the Katherine M. Elfers Hall at the Esther Eastman Music Center, Hotchkiss School in Lakeville. Speaker: Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S. China Relations at the Asia Society. Schell has written 14 books, nine on China, and is at work on an interpretation of the last 100 years of Chinese history. His talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period. All forums are free and open to the public.
There's Something About Millerton: Shop * Eat * Stroll * Stay. The Millerton Business Group presents FALL FOR ART, October 23 and 24, with over 60 artists exhibiting Art. Opening Party is Saturday night, October 23, from 5 to 8 PM. Sponsored by Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Elyse Harney Real Estate, Harrington's, Salisbury Bank & Trust, and WKZE & WHDD radio stations.
A Harvest Country Dance, sponsored by the Congregational Church in Sharon, will be held Saturday, October 16, from 7 to 10 PM at the church. Country Spice will provide the music. Tickets are $7 per person or $15 fo a family. Proceeds will benefit the church's missions. For more information, call 860-364-5002.
The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society will hold its eighth annual Kitchen Tour on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This year's tour features nine kitchens, in homes that range from a 1793 Colonial to a Contemporary log home. At each home, there will be a packet of information about the materials, products, sources and professionals who worked on the kitchen. Visitors will also be able to take home a fact sheet and a recipe for a featured edible. There will also be gifts donated by local businesses and artists. This year's musical theater production, in March, will be "Guys and Dolls." Tickets ($30 in advance) may be purchased at Salisbury Pharmacy, Sharon Pharmacy, House of Books in Kent, Kent Pharmacy, Deano's Pizza in Lakeville, Four Seasons Foods in Lakeville and Harney Tea in Millerton. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at each house for $35.

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The Hotchkiss Music Department celebrates 100 years of music at Hotchkiss and 5 years of music in the Esther Eastman Music Center & Katherine M. Elfers Hall, with two free concerts, open to the public: October 7, at 7 PM, legendary blues artist John P. Hammond will perform; on October 8, at 7 PM, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will be in concert, with a prelude performance by Hotchkiss music students. Hotchkiss School is located at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
Noble Horizons features its 10th Annual Fall Festival Chili Cook-off on Sunday, October 10, from noon to 2 PM on the White Hart Green. Voting ends at 1:30 PM. There will be live Spanish music with Barcelona featuring Sam Lardner, sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church. Profits from this event go to SWSA's Junior Olympic Ski Jump Competition.
On Sunday morning, October 10, there will be a picnic to benefit local Food Drives, broadcast live with WHDD, at Daisi Hill Farm, 438 Indian Lake Road in Millerton. This will be a day of fun with family and friends. Food will be served starting around 11:30 AM. And there will be Hayrides, a Hay Maze, a Corn Maze, Pumpkins, Gourds, Winter Squash, a Pumpkin Catapult, and Pumpkin Cannon.

Help feed 39,000 children by buying lunch at McDonald's Saturday, October 9, to support Wheels of Generosity. This is a local effort to pay shipping costs to send a school bus, donated by All-star Transportation, to Haiti. On that day, 20 percent of meals sales betweeen 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM will be donated to the cause. The bus will be filled with 39,000 meals and with supplies. Sponsors are The Northwest Child Care Collaborative, United Way of Northwest Connecticut, Greenwoods Community Church and McDonald's Restaurant in North Canaan.
There will be a Gallery Night in Lakeville from 5 to 7 PM on Saturday, October 9. Visit Argazzi Art at 22 Millerton Road (Route 44) and The White Gallery at 342 Main Street (Route 44) -- both are exhibiting solo shows.
Stateline Wine and Spirits and the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host a Brew-ski Fest beer tasting during the Fall Festival, on Sunday, October 10, from 1 to 4 PM at Satre Hill. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit SWSA's campaign to build a new tower, and will also be donated to the Jane Lloyd Fund. More than 20 breweries will be on hand to pour samples. Live music will be provided by Los Ciegos Del Barrio; food will be available for purchase. Advance sale tickets are available for $30 at Stateline Wine and Spirits in North Canaan; tickets are $35 the day of the event. Noble Horizons will shuttle participants between the Brew-ski Fest and the Chili Cook-off which will be held at the same time at The White Hart. For more information, call Stateline Wine and Spirits at 860-824-7295 or go online to jumpfest.org.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon's third annual Eat, Drink and Be Literary Gala Champagne Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, October 10, from 5 to 8 PM at the Sharon Country Club. Proceeds from the silent and live auctions provide the library with essential revenue; this is one of the two major fundraisers of the year for the library. Brian Ross, chief investigative correspodent for ABC News and a member of the library's board of trustees, will be on hand to act as co-auctioneer with former Indian Mountain School Headmaster Dary Dunham. Admission is $75 per person, payable in advance or at the door. Champagne, wine, cocktails and hors d'oeuvre are included. For more information, call the library at 860-364-5041 or go to hotchkisslibrary.org.
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Artworks by Pieter Lefferts will be on display at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon from October 1 through November 30. There will be a reception on October 2 from 4 to 6 PM.

The third annual Antique Tool Show, sponsored by the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society, will be held Saturday, October 2, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Depot Museum, 44 Railroad Street in Falls Village. Avid tool collectors are invited to set up a table and sell or display their collection for a donation of $20. There is no charge to visitors and the museum will be open for tours. Refreshments will be available. Call 860-824-8226 to register for space.
The Hotchkiss Music Department celebrates 100 years of music at Hotchkiss and 5 years of music in the Esther Eastman Music Center & Katherine M. Elfers Hall, with two free concerts, open to the public: October 7, at 7 PM, legendary blues artist John P. Hammond will perform; on October 8, at 7 PM, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will be in concert, with a prelude performance by Hotchkiss music students. Hotchkiss School is located at 11 Interlaken Road in Lakeville.
Help feed 39,000 children by buying lunch at McDonald's Saturday, October 9, to support Wheels of Generosity. This is a local effort to pay shipping costs to send a school bus, donated by All-star Transportation, to Haiti. On that day, 20 percent of meals sales betweeen 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM will be donated to the cause. The bus will be filled with 39,000 meals and with supplies. Sponsors are The Northwest Child Care Collaborative, United Way of Northwest Connecticut, Greenwoods Community Church and McDonald's Restaurant in North Canaan.
Stateline Wine and Spirits and the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will host a Brew-ski Fest beer tasting during the Fall Festival, on Sunday, October 10, from 1 to 4 PM at Satre Hill. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit SWSA's campaign to build a new tower, and will also be donated to the Jane Lloyd Fund. More than 20 breweries will be on hand to pour samples. Live music will be provided by Los Ciegos Del Barrio; food will be available for purchase. Advance sale tickets are available for $30 at Stateline Wine and Spirits in North Canaan; tickets are $35 the day of the event. Noble Horizons will shuttle participants between the Brew-ski Fest and the Chili Cook-off which will be held at the same time at The White Hart. For more information, call Stateline Wine and Spirits at 860-824-7295 or go online to jumpfest.org.
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon's third annual Eat, Drink and Be Literary champagne fundraiser will be held on Sunday, October 10, from 5 to 8 PM at the Sharon Country Club. Proceeds from the silent and live auctions provide the library with essential revenue; this is one of the two major fundraisers of the year for the library. Brian Ross, chief investigative correspodent for ABC News and a member of the library's board of trustees, will be on hand to act as co-auctioneer with former Indian Mountain School Headmaster Dary Dunham. Admission is $75 per person, payable in advance or at the door. Champagne, wine, cocktails and hors d'oeuvre are included. For more information, call the library at 860-364-5041 or go to hotchkisslibrary.org.

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On Friday, September 24, at 7:30 PM, at Salisbury School, Seifert Theater, on Route 44, Salisbury Forum opens its 2010 - 2011 season with "Conflict and Peace - Why Should Women Be at the Table?" The featured speaker is Maryam Elahi, Human Rights lawyer and Director of the International Women's Program, Open Society Institute & Soros Foundations Network.

At Salisbury Forums, experts provide their insight, followed by a question and answer period. All forums are free to the public. For more information on Forum subjects, see the website: www.salisburyforum.org
Antiques Appraisal Day with Thomas Schwenke of Woodbury Auctions LLC takes place at Noble Horizons in Salisbury on Saturday, September 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Show and Tell from 10 AM to Noon; Private Appraisals from 10 AM to 3 PM. Call for reservations: 860-435-9851, ext. 170.
The D.M. Hunt Library will hold its ninth annual Auction in Falls Village on Saturday, September 25, at 5 PM at the library. The evening will feature both silent and live auctions as well a catering by Freund's Farm Market & Bakery. Fine wine, beer and the Library's Green Man Grog will be served. Tickets cost $25. The auction generates 20 percent of the library's annual operating budget. A catalog of auction items can be found at the library's website, huntlibrary.org.
Come spend the day at Fine Home Source, a Home Show at the Millbrook Bandshell, 3327 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook, NY, on September 25, 2010, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is a suggested donation of only $2, that benefits Dutchess Land Conservancy. For more information: www.finehomesource.com.

The Sharon Fire Department will host a Mardi Gras gala on Saturday, September 25, at 6 PM at Sharon Center School. There will be live music by the Scott Heth Quintet, and there will be a raffle of works by nine local artists. In addition, photographs by well known photographers, a graphic print, ceramic art and jewelry will be raffled. Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $60 per couple in advance and can be purchased at Sharon Pharmacy and Town Hall. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $35 per person or $70 per couple. For more information, call 860-364-5254.
Audubon Sharon is teaming up with Cinerom in Torrington Saturday, September 25, for a celebration of the premiere of the new Warner Brothers film, "Legend of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga'Hoole." Education Intern Katrina Venhuizen will be at the theater between 2:30 and 3:30 PM with a live owl or two on hand. Attend the 1 PM matineee and stay for the event or come early for the 3:30 PM showing. There will be free activity books and posters for all attendees. Tickets and information are available for the movie at cinerom.com or at the box office. Cinerom is located at 89 Farley Place, Torrington, opposite the K-Mart Plaza. The number is 860-489-5605.
The 27th annual Northwest Connecticut CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, September 26, starting from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Registration will begin at 12:45 PM and the walk will begin at 1:30 PM. Participants may choose to walk a quarter mile, 5 miles or 10 miles. Walkers raise funds through monetary pledges; they may solicit donations through "walk on the web" by visiting cropwalkonline.org and following the step by step instructions on the website. For more information about the Northwest Connecticut CROP Hunger Walk, contact the Rev. Carl Franson at 860-596-4159 or send an email to cfranson417@comcast.net.
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The Salisbury School invites the public to stop by and view a new exhibit, "Earth Designs," featuring the works of Dan Mead and Sally Eagle. The exhibit is on display through October 5. A special artist's reception will beheld Sunday, September 19, from 5 to 7 PM. This event is free and open to the public. The Tremaine Gallery, located on the lower level of the Centennial Building, is open from 8 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday
Tea for Two and Good Vision Too! John and Elyse Harney will host a garden party for "Prevent Blindness Tri-State" at their home in Salisbury on East Main Street, September 22, at 5 PM. Studies have suggested that antioxidants such as the carotenoids and flavonoids found in green tea, red wine and dark chocolate (and other foods) can delay the onset of eye disease. There will be tea for purchase at the event. The organization provides free services to residents living in Litchfield, Winsted, Torrington, Goshen, Falls Village and Millerton. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvre will be served and there will be free vision screenings for guests. To make a reservation, call Tahesha Bryan at 800-850-2020 ext. 21.
On Friday, September 24, at 7:30 PM, at Salisbury School, Seifert Theater, on Route 44 in Salisbury, Salisbury Forum opens its 2010 - 2011 season with "Conflict and Peace - Why Should Women Be at the Table?" The featured speaker is Maryam Elahi, Human Rights lawyer and Director of the International Women's Program, Open Society Institute & Soros Foundations Network.

At Salisbury Forums experts provide their insight, followed by a question and answer period. All forums are free to the public. For more information on Forum subjects, see the website: www.salisburyforum.org
Noble Horizons will host an Energy Savings event featuring opportunities to earn substantial savings on energy bills. It will be held in the community room on Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Through a partnership between the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P), Salisbury residents can sign up for energy audits at a cost of $25, instead of the usual $75 fee. The audits yield average annual energy bill savings of $200 and are valued at more than $700. Presentations by the energy auditors will take place at 10:30 AM and noon. Heavily discounted energy-efficient lighting products will be sold. Registration is available at noblehorizons.org; for more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or email cburchfield@churchhomes.org. CL&P is providing free weatherization kits to the first 100 households to sign up.

The Noble Horizons Auxiliary presents Antiques Appraisal Day with Thomas Schwenke of Woodbury Auctions LLC on Saturday, September 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Show and Tell from 10 AM to Noon; Private Appraisals from 10 AM to 3 PM. Call for reservations: 860-435-9851, ext. 170.
Come spend the day at Fine Home Source, a Home Show at the Millbrook Bandshell, 3327 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook, NY, on September 25, 2010, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is a suggested donation of only $2, that benefits Dutchess Land Conservancy. For more information: www.finehomesource.com.

The Sharon Fire Department will host a Mardi Gras gala on Saturday, September 25, at 6 PM at Sharon Center School. There will be live music by the Scott Heth Quintet, and there will be a raffle of works by nine local artists. In addition, photographs by well known photographers, a graphic print, ceramic art and jewelry will be raffled. Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $60 per couple in advance and can be purchased at Sharon Pharmacy and Town Hall. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $35 per person or $70 per couple. For more information, call 860-364-5254.
The 27th annual Northwest Connecticut CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, September 26, starting from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Registration will begin at 12:45 PM and the walk will begin at 1:30 PM. Participants may choose to walk a quarter mile, 5 miles or 10 miles. Walkers raise funds through monetary pledges; they may solicit donations through "walk on the web" by visiting cropwalkonline.org and following the step by step instructions on the website. For more information about the Northwest Connecticut CROP Hunger Walk, contact the Rev. Carl Franson at 860-596-4159 or send an email to cfranson417@comcast.net.
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A unique ensemble with a new approach to classical music and contemporary improvisation will present Baroque and Contemporary music at Music Mountain on September 12 at 3 PM. The ensemble, Les Inegales, on Baroque period instruments, are joined by the ensemble Alturas Duo composed of viola, charango and guitar. This group, founded early in 2010, features an innovative fusion of Baroque and modern music, presenting European and Latin American composers, as well as classical, jazz and folk repertoire, along with period instruments. Tickets are $25 at 860-824-7126.
The Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery in Lakeville opens the season with "Perspectives: Where We Live", presenting 11 local photographers - some of national renown - displaying images of people and places in the Berkshires and Litchfield Hills. All are of professional quality; some are splendid! The exhibit runs through October 16, with an Opening Reception for the photograhers on September 11, from 4 to 6 PM. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Call 860-435-4423 or go to www.hotchkiss.org/arts for more information.
Anne Kremer leads off this year's Library Book Club group with Sebastian Barry's "The Secret Scripture." A finalist for the 2008 Man Booker Prize and winner of the Costa Award for Best Novel, "The Secret Scripture' is a study of psychology, religion, family and politics in Ireland. The discussion will take place Saturday, September 11, at 4 PM in the Wardell Community Room of the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury. Copies of the book will be available. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
The Sharon Fire Department will host a Mardi Gras gala on Saturday, September 25, at 6 PM at Sharon Center School. There will be live music by the Scott Heth Quintet, and there will be a raffle of works by nine local artists including Eric Forstmann, Judy Albright, Karen Kellogg and Sunny Kneissel. In addition, photographs by well known photographers, a graphic print, ceramic art and jewelry will be raffled. Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $60 per couple in advance and can be purchased at Sharon Pharmacy and Town Hall. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $35 per person or $70 per couple. For more information, call 860-364-5254.
Noble Horizons will host an Energy Savings event featuring opportunities to earn substantial savings on energy bills. It will be held in the community room on Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Through a partnership between the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P), Salisbury residents can sign up for energy audits at a cost of $25, instead of the usual $75 fee. The audits yield average annual energy bill savings of $200 and are valued at more than $700. Presentations by the energy auditors will take place at 10:30 AM and noon. Heavily discounted energy-efficient lighting products will be sold. Registration is available at noblehorizons.org; for more information, call 860-435-9851, ext. 190, or email cburchfield@churchhomes.org. CL&P is providing free weatherization kits to the first 100 households to sign up.
The 27th annual Northwest Connecticut CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, September 26, starting from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Registration will begin at 12:45 PM and the walk will begin at 1:30 PM. Participants may choose to walk a quarter mile, 5 miles or 10 miles. Walkers raise funds through monetary pledges; they may solicit donations through "walk on the web" by visiting cropwalkonline.org and following the step by step instructions on the website. For more information about the Northwest Connecticut CROP Hunger Walk, contact the Rev. Carl Franson at 860-596-4159 or send an email to cfranson417@comcast.net.
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The 25th anniversary edition of A Taste of the Litchfield Hills will be held September 4 to 6 at Lime Rock Park in Salisbury. There will be "grazing sized" portions of house specialties prepared by chefs from regional restaurants and purveyors of fine food with prices ranging from $4 to $8 per item. Table seating will be available in the Culinary Tent and guests are invited to picnic on the grounds with their own lawn chairs and blankets. The festival's beverage tent will offer wine served by the glass from area wineries; draught beer, plus a variety of soft drinks will also be served. There will be live entertainment, an outdoor bazaar featuring everything from handcrafted chocolates to luxury picnic and tailgate accessories. A Taste of the Litchfield Hills is part of Lime Rock's traditional Labor Day Weekend Historic Festival 28, which will offer vintage racing Saturday and Monday and a Sunday concours and car show. Hours will be 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Directions, tickets and more information are available on line at LitchfieldFestivals.com and LimeRock.com or by phone at 800-722-3577.
A Labor Day weekend ESTATE SALE, run by Collin Forbes & O'Brien, takes place at 39 Calkinstown Road in Sharon, starting Friday, September 3rd from 5 to 7:30PM with a wine, cheese & early buying event to benefit The Chore Service ($15 admittance fee on Friday only). Sale continues Saturday and Sunday, September 4th and 5th from 9 AM to 3 PM. The antique home at 39 Calkinstown Road is also listed for sale by Elyse Harney Real Estate at the reduced price of $499,000.
The 98th Annual Goshen Fair is a Labor Day Weekend Family Event! There will be entertainment, rides, games, exhibits, animals, Lynch's Draft Horse Team show and much more, going on from 8 AM to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday and 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, Labor Day. Address is Route 63, 116 Old Middle Street in Goshen. Visit www.goshenfair.org for more information.
Time for Lakeville Gallery Association GALLERY NIGHT again -- this Saturday, September 4, from 5 to 7 PM. Please visit Argazzi Art at 22 Millerton Road (Rte 44); Morgan Lehman Gallery at 24 Sharon Road (Rte 41) and The White Gallery at 342 Main Street (Rte 44) in Lakeville, mingle with other gallery goers and enjoy the exhibits.
The Scoville Memorial Library presents two films in September. One is the live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," on Friday, September 3, at 7 PM. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. And on September 5, at 4 PM, the featured film is "Stormy Weather" from 1943, with Lena Horn, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller, Dooley Wilson and Cab Calloway. The films will be shown in the Wardell Community Room. For more information, call 860-435-2838.

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There will be Chamber Music and Jazz at Music Mountain in Falls Village this weekend. On Saturday, August 28, at 6:30 PM, come hear the Joe Carter Samba Rio Trio, a unique import hot from Rio where Joe Carter learned it all -- Brazilian jazz that combines straight-ahead and bebop with samba, bossa nova and Northeast styles of Brazilian music. On Sunday, August 29, at 3 PM, the Daedalus String Quartet will perform in an All Mozart evening - a triple treat of one string and two piano quartets played by a brilliant young ensemble noted for their vibrant and insightful performances, joined by noted pianist Jonathan Yates. For tickets, go to www.musicmountain.org or call 860-824-7126.
Don't miss Divas do More Broadway! at Tri-Arts in Sharon this weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 5 PM. Call 860-364-7469 for tickets.
The 98th Annual Goshen Fair is a Labor Day Weekend Family Event! There will be entertainment, rides, games, exhibits, animals, Lynch's Draft Horse Team show and much more, going on from 8 AM to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday and 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, Labor Day. Address is Route 63, 116 Old Middle Street in Goshen. Visit www.goshenfair.org for more information.
The Scoville Memorial Library presents two films in September. One is the live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," on Friday, September 3, at 7 PM. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. And on September 5, at 4 PM, the featured film is "Stormy Weather" from 1943, with Lena Horn, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller, Dooley Wilson and Cab Calloway. The films will be shown in the Wardell Community Room. For more information, call 860-435-2838.
The 25th anniversary edition of A Taste of the Litchfield Hills will be held September 4 to 6 at Lime Rock Park in Salisbury. There will be "grazing sized" portions of house specialties prepared by chefs from regional restaurants and purveyors of fine food with prices ranging from $4 to $8 per item. Table seating will be available in the Culinary Tent and guests are invited to picnic on the grounds with their own lawn chairs and blankets. The festival's beverage tent will offer wine served by the glass from area wineries; draught beer, plus a variety of soft drinks will also be served. There will be live entertainment, an outdoor bazaar featuring everything from handcrafted chocolates to luxury picnic and tailgate accessories. A Taste of the Litchfield Hills is part of Lime Rock's traditional Labor Day Weekend Historic Festival 28, which will offer vintage racing Saturday and Monday and a Sunday concours and car show. Hours will be 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Directions, tickets and more information are available on line at LitchfieldFestivals.com and LimeRock.com or by phone at 800-722-3577.

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The 13th annual Blackberry River Walk will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 21st, at the North Canaan Congregational Church on Lower Road in East Canan. All are invited. Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Beckley Furnace, which is sponsoring the walk, will be accepted. At the church, historian Lou Bucceri will speak on "Samuel Forbes, the Iron Prince." Forbes, John Adam and Elisha Forbes developed a very successful mid-18th-century iron industry along the Blackberry River and also operated the Salisbury Blast furnace, producing cannons during the American Revolution. The walk extends 0.6 mile. There will be guest speakers and visits to the Barnum Richardson Company office, where visitors can view the award-winning documentary film, "Visions of Iron," and more. Refreshments will be provided at the Land of Nod Winery by Walt Michaels, the grandson of the last ironmaster of the Beckley and East Canaan No. 3 furnace. Wine, made from grapes grown in the charcoal-rich soil of the former iron industry land, will be available for purchase.
Coming up Saturday, August 21, at the Scoville Memorial Library is the Summer Reading Water Carnival -- and an evening with the Salisbury Band. Summer reading program participants who read a total of 2,000 hours will have the chance to send Erin the Librarian into the Dunk Tank. There will also be a variety of games, crafts an activities such as a water balloon toss, sand art, a watermelon-seed spitting contest and a scavenger hunt. The carnival begins at 2 PM. At 5 PM, the Salisbury Band will perform on the Scoville Memorial Library lawn. In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors. All are invited to bring a picnic and some friends.
Montgomery Lodge No. 13 will hold a lobster sale Saturday, August 21, with pickup from 4 to 6 PM. Proceeds from these summer sales help fund scholarships and other activities of the lodge. Lobsters, available live or cooked, are an average of 1 1/3 pounds and cost $15 each. Raw or steamed clams are available for $7 per dozen. To order, call 860-435-9722. Orders may be made through August 21, but to guarantee an order, reserve by 8 PM on August 20.
"Private Lives," Noel Coward's comic look at love, marriage and divorce, presented by Taconic Stage Company in Copake, NY, opens at the Lighthouse Marina and dinner theater on Copake Lake, August 20 through September 4. The company's artistic director, Carl Ritchie, plays Elliot. Ritchie also directs this gem written in 1930. Dinner starts at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. For tickets, call Ritchie at 518-325-1234.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society's exhibit, "Independent Schools' Heritage," features displays from the three schools currently in town - The Hotchkiss School, Indian Mountain School and Salisbury School - and two panels (created by historian Katherine Chilcoat) dealing with earlier independent schools here. There is also a display of recollections from students and faculty who live in Salisbury, a history of the schools and an exploration of the school's interactions with the town. Historical Society member Ron Jones said a committee began working on the project last summer. The exhibit runs through the end of October. The Academy Building is open weekday mornings throughout the summer, and, depending on staffing, on Saturday mornings as well. For more information, call 860-435-0566.

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The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale School of Music, presents NORFOLK ARTISTS & FRIENDS at the Battell Stoeckel Estate Gallery. There will be an art show and sale August 13, 14 and 15. Opening night with Live Jazz: Friday, 13 from 4 to 7:30 PM. Saturday hours: 1 to 7:30 PM and Sunday: 12 noon to 4 PM. Featuring original art, prints, jewelry and photography by Peter J. Ketchum and 34 other artisans. Follow signs at Rtes 44 and 272. More information at www.peterjketchum.com.
There will be a FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL at Music Mountain in Falls Village next weekend, Saturday, August 14, from 11 AM to 4 PM. On the schedule of performances: 11:30 AM to 12:05 PM: Kenn Morr's folk/rock band; 12:15 to 1:00 PM: OffBeats drumming circle (on the lawn); 1:00 to 1:35 PM: TriArts "Oklahoma" and "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; 1:45 to 2:20 PM: Roberta Frank, piano, with "The Magic of Music"; 2:30 to 3:05 PM: Nutmeg Dance Conservatory, a "Pas de Deux"; 3:15 to 4:00 PM: Bob Parker's "Swing That Music" jazz combo. Performers on the lawn: Pied Piper John Truman and other musicians, stilt dancers, Mortal Beasts & Dieities, mimes, Matica interactive performers. Food supplied by Falls Village Fire Department, or bring your own picnic. For more information, call 860-824-7126.
The 43rd annual Sharon Audubon Festival will be held on Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, at the Audubon Center on Route 4. The festival will include nature walks, programs about the environment, live animal presentations, children's activities, food, music and exhibits. Various programs will be held throughout each day of the festival, including exploring Ford Pond by canoe, papermaking and letterboxing. Two keynote presentations will take place each day of the event, which start at 9:30 AM and end at 5:30 PM. The festival will close on Sunday with a performance by singer and comedian Nancy Tucker. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. A complete schedule of the events can be found at sharon.audubon.org or by calling 860-364-0520.
"Private Lives," Noel Coward's comic look at love, marriage and divorce, presented by Taconic Stage Company in Copake, NY, opens at the Lighthouse Marina and dinner theater on Copake Lake, August 20 through September 4. The company's artistic director, Carl Ritchie, plays Elliot. Ritchie also directs this gem written in 1930. Dinner starts at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. For tickets, call Ritchie at 518-325-1234.


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The 51st annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday, August 7, on the historic town Green. This event features 90 New England artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works. The show runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, rain or shine. There is no admission charge and food and drinks will be for sale. Call 860-364-1400 for more information.

Also on Saturday, August 7, from 5 to 7 PM, The Sharon Historical Society has an Exhibit Opening Reception of "Farm II" - Ancient Farmsteads of the Berkshire, Taconic, and Hudson Hills. There will be photographs by Emery Roth II. The exhibit will be on display until September 17.
The annual Habitat for Humanity tag sale will be August 6 to 8 in Hotchkiss School's Mars Athletic Center, Rte 112 in Lakeville. August 6: preview 6 to 8 PM, early admission: $10; August 7: main sale from 9 AM to 3 PM; August 8: bag sale, noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations sought. Excluding: clothing, TVs and older electronics, books. For more information, call 860-435-4747.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will sponsor the first annual Sun Ball, a casual concert/dance and barbecue, on Saturday, August 7, at the Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville. The outdoor festivities will run from 5 to 10 PM. Joe Bouchard and his Tree Top band will perform. Bouchard is one of the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult. Admission is $12 per person; children under 12 are free. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit SWSA's fundraising efforts to build a new ski jump in preparation for the Junior Olympics here in February 2011. For more information, go to jumpfest.org.
This is opening weekend for Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! at Tri-Arts Playhouse in Sharon, sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate, Founders Insurance Group and Harrington's. Premiere takes place Thursday, August 5 and the musical runs until August 22.
There will be a FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL at Music Mountain in Falls Village next weekend, Saturday, August 14, from 11 AM to 4 PM. On the schedule of performances: 11:30 AM to 12:05 PM: Kenn Morr's folk/rock band; 12:15 to 1:00 PM: OffBeats drumming circle (on the lawn); 1:00 to 1:35 PM: TriArts "Oklahoma" and "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; 1:45 to 2:20 PM: Roberta Frank, piano, with "The Magic of Music"; 2:30 to 3:05 PM: Nutmeg Dance Conservatory, a "Pas de Deux"; 3:15 to 4:00 PM: Bob Parker's "Swing That Music" jazz combo. Performers on the lawn: Pied Piper John Truman and other musicians, stilt dancers, Mortal Beasts & Dieities, mimes, Matica interactive performers. Food supplied by Falls Village Fire Department, or bring your own picnic. For more information, call 860-824-7126.
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale School of Music, presents NORFOLK ARTISTS & FRIENDS at the Battell Stoeckel Estate Gallery. There will be an art show and sale August 13, 14 and 15. Opening night with Live Jazz: Friday, 13 from 4 to 7:30 PM. Saturday hours: 1 to 7:30 PM and Sunday: 12 noon to 4 PM. Featuring original art, prints, jewelry and photography by Peter J. Ketchum and 34 other artisans. Follow signs at Rtes 44 and 272. More information at www.peterjketchum.com.
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A Special Cabaret in Tri-Arts Bok Gallery on Amenia Road in Sharon - One Night Only: Saturday, July 31st at 8 PM. Enjoy A Boy with Dreams, a Magical Musical Journey with Trevor McQueen Eaton as he takes us from the Tri-Arts stage to Broadway (with Bernadette Peters in "Annie Get Your Gun") and continues to follow his dreams in this premier performance of a new one-man cabaret. Accompanied by Benjamin Rauhala on the Steinway, with music from the American Songbook, jazz standards, songs by Sondheim and more. Only $15 general admission. www.triarts.net.
The July 31 Traditional New England Clambake Supports the Jane Lloyd Fund.
"Helping Cancer Patients Day to Day" is the mission of The Jane Lloyd Fund which will present its fifth annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 31, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill in Salisbury. Preparations for the clambake include the assembly of a large kiln to which a bed of seaweed is added and on which the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn are cooked. The Jane Lloyd Fund, which helps cancer patients in Connecticut's Northwest corner cope with the terrible financial pressures of this devastating disease, will host the popular community event on the Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill, the site of The United States Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) 2011 Junior Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined competition.
The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine, not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog BBQ and hand made desserts! Guests may bring their own picnics and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the "Jane Gang", a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer, and several other accomplished musicians who perform together but once a year at the Clambake. A limited number of Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. 100% of the Clambake's proceeds go directly to support local cancer patients. More information is available at http://www.janelloyfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
The 51st annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday, August 7, on the historic town Green. This event features 90 New England artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works. The show runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, rain or shine. There is no admission charge and food and drinks will be for sale. Call 860-364-1400 for more information.
The annual Habitat for Humanity tag sale will be August 6 to 8 in Hotchkiss School's Mars Athletic Center, Rte 112 in Lakeville. August 6: preview 6 to 8 PM, early admission: $10; August 7: main sale from 9 AM to 3 PM; August 8: bag sale, noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations sought. Excluding: clothing, TVs and older electronics, books. Drop-offs July 24-31 from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-4747.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will sponsor the first annual Sun Ball, a casual concert/dance and barbecue, on Saturday, August 7, at the Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville. The outdoor festivities will run from 5 to 10 PM. Joe Bouchard and his Tree Top band will perform. Bouchard is one of the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult. Admission is $12 per person; children under 12 are free. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit SWSA's fundraising efforts to build a new ski jump in preparation for the Junior Olympics here in February 2011. For more information, go to jumpfest.org.

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The July 31 Traditional New England Clambake Supports the Jane Lloyd Fund.
"Helping Cancer Patients Day to Day" is the mission of The Jane Lloyd Fund which will present its fifth annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 31, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill in Salisbury. Preparations for the clambake include the assembly of a large kiln to which a bed of seaweed is added and on which the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn are cooked. The Jane Lloyd Fund, which helps cancer patients in Connecticut's Northwest corner cope with the terrible financial pressures of this devastating disease, will host the popular community event on the Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill, the site of The United States Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) 2011 Junior Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined competition.
The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine, not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog BBQ and hand made desserts! Guests may bring their own picnics and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the "Jane Gang", a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer, and several other accomplished musicians who perform together but once a year at the Clambake. A limited number of Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. 100% of the Clambake's proceeds go directly to support local cancer patients. More information is available at http://www.janelloyfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
The Summer Baroque Concerts at the air-conditioned St. John's Episcopal Church on Main Street in Salisbury, presented by The Northwest Music Association, premiered on Wednesday night with a beautiful program. There will be three more concerts, all at 5 PM (for a tad over an hour), on July 28, August 4, and August 11. All concerts are followed by a wine & cheese reception. Both concerts and receptions are free, but donations are accepted at the door. For information, call 860-435-9290.
Handyboysent.com presents Dancing under the Stars on July 24th, beginning at dusk, at The Eddie Collins Field in Millerton, NY. This is going to be Summer Fun for the Entire Family! Professional dancers will be on site. Bring your chairs, food, drinks and dancing shoes; handyboysent.com will bring the Stars. Admission is free. For more information, call 860-318-5557.
The Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) will sponsor the first annual Sun Ball, a casual concert/dance and barbecue, on Saturday, August 7, at the Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville. The outdoor festivities will run from 5 to 10 PM. Joe Bouchard and his Tree Top band will perform. Bouchard is one of the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult. Admission is $12 per person; children under 12 are free. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit SWSA's fundraising efforts to build a new ski jump in preparation for the Junior Olympics here in February 2011. For more information, go to jumpfest.org.
The Falls Village Children's Theater Company will present Disney's "Cinderella" at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Friday, July 23, at 6:30 PM. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. The performers are ages 4 through 9 and are directed and choreographed by Lanny Mitchell. The score includes "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and "Bibbidi-Bobbedi-Boo." For more information, call 860-824-4303 or go online to fvct.org.
The annual Habitat for Humanity tag sale will be August 6 to 8 in Hotchkiss School's Mars Athletic Center, Rte 112 in Lakeville. August 6: preview 6 to 8 PM, early admission: $10; August 7: main sale from 9 AM to 3 PM; August 8: bag sale, noon to 3 PM. Tax-deductible donations sought. Excluding: clothing, TVs and older electronics, books. Drop-offs July 24-31 from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information, call 860-435-4747.
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The July 31 Traditional New England Clambake Supports the Jane Lloyd Fund.
"Helping Cancer Patients Day to Day" is the mission of The Jane Lloyd Fund which will present its fifth annual Traditional Lobster and New England Clambake on Saturday, July 31, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill in Salisbury. Preparations for the clambake include the assembly of a large kiln to which a bed of seaweed is added and on which the clams, lobsters, potatoes and corn are cooked. The Jane Lloyd Fund, which helps cancer patients in Connecticut's Northwest corner cope with the terrible financial pressures of this devastating disease, will host the popular community event on the Salisbury Winter Sports Association's Satre Hill, the site of The United States Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) 2011 Junior Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined competition.
The clambake offers plenty of clam chowder, a raw clam bar, lobsters, potatoes, corn, beer and wine, not to mention a traditional hamburger/hot dog BBQ and hand made desserts! Guests may bring their own picnics and are only asked to make a donation to the Jane Lloyd Fund. Live entertainment will feature the "Jane Gang", a band of diverse musicians including Eliot Osborn, Louise Lindenmyer, and several other accomplished musicians who perform together but once a year at the Clambake. A limited number of Clambake tickets, which sell out every year, are available by calling Tanya Tedder at 860-435-9661 or Donna Lloyd at 860-824-5493. 100% of the Clambake's proceeds go directly to support local cancer patients. More information is available at http://www.janelloyfund.org or by calling 860-435-9661 or 860-824-5493.
The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will hold its first Guided Garden Tour on Saturday, July 17, 2 to 4 PM. Proceeds will benefit the library. Visitors can enjoy Katie Gannet's lush summer garden, which will feature colorful lilies and dahlias. Wine and cheese will be served after the tour. Limited tickets are $20 and available at the Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, or call to reserve at 860-824-7424. Tours will begin at 2:30 PM. Pre-registration is required; directions are on the tickets.
Own a Piece of History! Come to the Holley-Rudd Estate Sale at 56 Millerton Road (Rte 44) in Lakeville on Friday, July 16, from 5 to 7 PM. There will be wine, cheese and early buying for $15 per person (Friday only) to benefit Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association. Saturday & Sunday, July 17 and 18, there is no admission and the estate sale goes on from 8 AM to 3 PM. Shop for a great deal of interesting and beautiful items from the ancestral home of Alexander Hamilton Holley, Governor of CT from 1857 to 1858, and his heirs. Cash and checks only. For photos and directions, visit www.collinforbesobrien.com
The Montgomery Masonic Lodge on Route 41 in Lakeville will hold a Lobster Sale on Saturday, July 17, with pickup from 4 to 6 PM. Call in advance (860-435-9722) and get orders in early. The lobsters are 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 pounds on average, cost $15 each, and can be picked up either live or cooked. Bags or raw or steamed clams are also available at $6.50 per dozen.
Big Easy Rhythm returns to Music Mountain Saturday, July 17, at 6:30 PM for an evening of jazz, blues and swing. The band performs a hot mix of jazz, blues and swing as well as pre-1950's pop tunes. Fans of all ages dance, sway and tap their feet as the band bridges musical tastes between young and old. Music Mountain's new beer and wine bar is open for the concert. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening. Tickets for this concert are $30 at the door, $27 in advance, or $17 for students (children 5-18 are free). Tickets are available online at musicmountain.org, at the door the day-of, or by phone at 860-824-7126. Group rates are available.
Don't buy it... sell it... throw it away... before you call PRIME FINDS at 860-364-5737. Read on, but first: Prime Finds is a pretty store at 1 Gay Street in Sharon. They will price your donated items to sell and the proceeds will benefit Prime Time House - a clubhouse which helps people with serious mental illness find pathways back to recovery, independence, freedom.
So, are you redecorating, decluttering, downsizing? If you have good, used furniture, decorative accessories, housewares you don't want, don't need or simply can't use anymore... call Prime Finds. They will pick up, take away, and give you a generous tax deduction. Are you collecting, antiques hunting, an estate sale fan? Visit Prime Finds, a place that's brimming with affordable treasures for the home; indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, paintings and prints, rugs, dinnerware, kitchen items. They are open Thursdays through Sundays. You'll find great prices, great stuff you won't see elsewhere. Everything at Prime Finds is donated. And everything you buy there helps someone battling mental illness to find a better life.
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The Falls Village Children's Theatre will present "Bugsy Malone Jr." this summer.. This musical includes a classic pie fight fought with "splurge blasters" (which spew forth "silly string" instead of pies). "Bugsy Malone Jr." includes young thespians from the Tristate area, who design costumes, paint sets and learn media relations to get their musical from rehearsal to show time. The show features a score by Paul Williams (the composer of "The Muppet Movie") and a book by Alan Parker, and is choreographed and musically arranged by Lanny Mitchell. The show will be Saturday, July 10, 7 PM, at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. For more information, visit fvct.org or call 860-824-4303. The show is free; donations are welcome.
The Salisbury Association Historical Society's exhibit, "Independent Schools' Heritage," opens with a reception at the Academy Building Saturday, July 10, at 4 PM. The exhibit will feature displays from the three schools currently in town - The Hotchkiss School, Indian Mountain School and Salisbury School - and two panels (created by historian Katherine Chilcoat) dealing with earlier independent schools here. There will also be a display of recollections from students and faculty who live in Salisbury, a history of the schools and an exploration of the school's interactions with the town. Historical Society member Ron Jones said a committee began working on the project last summer. The exhibit runs through the end of October. The Academy Building is open weekday mornings throughout the summer, and, depending on staffing, on Saturday mornings as well. For more information, call 860-435-0566.
Don't buy it... sell it... throw it away... before you call PRIME FINDS at 860-364-5737. Read on, but first: Prime Finds is a pretty store at 1 Gay Street in Sharon. They will price your donated items to sell and the proceeds will benefit Prime Time House - a clubhouse which helps people with serious mental illness find pathways back to recovery, independence, freedom.
So, are you redecorating, decluttering, downsizing? If you have good, used furniture, decorative accessories, housewares you don't want, don't need or simply can't use anymore... call Prime Finds. They will pick up, take away, and give you a generous tax deduction. Are you collecting, antiques hunting, an estate sale fan? Visit Prime Finds, a place that's brimming with affordable treasures for the home; indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, paintings and prints, rugs, dinnerware, kitchen items. They are open Thursdays through Sundays. You'll find great prices, great stuff you won't see elsewhere. Everything at Prime Finds is donated. And everything you buy there helps someone battling mental illness to find a better life.
The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will hold its first Guided Garden Tour on Saturday, July 17, 2 to 4 PM. Proceeds will benefit the library. Visitors can enjoy Katie Gannet's lush summer garden, which will feature colorful lilies and dahlias. Wine and cheese will be served after the tour. Limited tickets are $20 and available at the Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, or call to reserve at 860-824-7424. Tours will begin at 2:30 PM. Pre-registration is required; directions are on the tickets.
Let the Northwest Corner’s natural beauty inspire your creativity this summer! Grab a friend, colleague or a family member and unleash your imagination through summer morning art and ceramic classes! Make fabulous ceramic pieces with well-known ceramicist Charmaine Riva on Tuesdays throughout July, beginning July 6. If painting brings out your inner muse, please join artist Pieter Lefferts in his Thursday morning acrylic and water color classes beginning July 8, and running through August 5. Both classes are taught from 10:00-11:30 am in the Community Room; registration is on line at www.noblehorizons.org or at 860-435-9851, ext. 190. A modest fee will be collected for the classes.

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