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 UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 
 
Through Our Eyes
March 15-30, 2024 | Carriage Barn
 
Through Our Eyes XII Annual New Canaan High School Exhibition
For the 12th year, the New Canaan Society for the Arts and New Canaan High school are partnering to present Through Our Eyes, an exhibit of select works in mixed mediums by current art students at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Click HERE for more information.

Exhibition dates March 15th-30th
Opening Hours:
Weds - Sat 10am-1pm
Sundays 1-5pm

 
 
 
 
 
Curious About Student Gambling?
Monday, March, 25, 2024 at 6:30-8:00PM | Via Zoom
 
Learn About the Virtual Casino in Your Pocket. Meet Saul Malek and hear his story of how casual sports betting became a gambling addiction as a college sophomore. His mission is to help others learn ways to avoid the behaviors that lead to addiction. Click HERE for more information.
 


Youth Sports Injury Panel
Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00-8:00 PM
 
Parents and Teens, join us at New Canaan Library as Paul Tomaszewski, MD and Tom Hobson, DPT speak on ACL injuries, shoulder injuries and the importance of dynamic warmups. The physicians will speak first and then there will be time for a Q&A. Click HERE to Register.

 
 
Spring Flowers & Wine at the Carriage Barn Arts Center
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
 
Get prepped for Spring holidays & entertaining at the Carriage Barn Arts Center.

Sample and learn about the best new wines for the season with Rob from New Canaan Wine Merchants, then Emily of Vine Floral will lead a workshop and show you how to create a stunning floral arrangement from a variety of special spring blooms including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and butterfly ranunculas. Plus, get tips from Set By Lisa for setting a spectacular and layered table for Easter or other spring holidays!

All while surrounded by inspiring works for the current exhibit at the Carriage Barn Arts Center.

All materials will be provided and attendees will take home a gorgeous arrangement. Light snacks will be provided, BYO alternate beverage of choice.


$130 members / $145 non member.  Click HERE to register.
 
 
New Canaan Softball Spring Registration
Now until April 1, 2024
 
New Canaan Softball is continuing to build a program which develops players and coaches, love of the game, and fun on the field with friends. Join the fastest growing sport in NC! Spring Registration is open now. Click HERE to register.
 
New Canaan CARES presents SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR KIDS featuring Max Stossel
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00-8:15PM | Saxe Auditorium
 
New Canaan CARES is thrilled to partner with New Canaan Country School, New Canaan Public Schools, and St. Luke’s School to bring this important program to the New Canaan Community. Learn how social media is designed to be addictive and gain parenting tools to limit its negative impact on your children. This program is intended for all community members – including parents, grandparents, teachers, and administrators! Click HERE for more information.

 

New Canaan Youth Field Hockey Spring Sundays Program

Sundays - April 7-May 19 at 5 PM-8 PM

 

 

New Canaan Youth Field Hockey offers a "Spring Sundays" program, Sunday evenings from April 7th through May 19th (except April 14th.) All skill levels including beginners, are welcome! It's a great way for returning players to stay sharp, and an easy way for newcomers to give field hockey a try. For more info, head to www.ncyfh.org


 

 

 

ABC Open House- Host Family Info Session

Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:00-12:00 PM

 

Interested in becoming a host family for ABC New Canaan?
Join us for the Host Family open house on Monday, April 8th 11:00 am at
ABC House, 64 Locust Avenue. Eligible families must have at least one child attending New Canaan High School when the ABC scholar begins his freshman year and must be committed for all four years. This is the perfect opportunity to give an ABC scholar and your family the gift of a lifetime. Interested in joining us or if you have questions, please email Nancy Shullman at mrshullman@aol.com


 
 
VOICES Building Bridges Luncheon
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 12:00-2:00PM | The Country Club of New Canaan
 
Bob Woodruff to be honored at Voices Center for Resilience inaugural Building Bridges Luncheon.

Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) is thrilled to recognize Bob Woodruff, Emmy award-winning journalist and ABC anchor, with VOICES 2024 Building Bridges Award for his longstanding commitment to helping veterans returning from the battlefield.

In 2006, Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury when his vehicle was hit by an IED while he was on assignment in Iraq, reporting on the Gulf War. In the face of great adversity, he demonstrated personal strength and determination while recovering. Since then, Bob and his wife Lee co-authored the book, In An Instant, A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing, while also establishing the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support returning veterans.

The Building Bridges Award honors those making a difference by paying it forward. Mary Fetchet, VOICES Founding Director noted, “We are honored to present Bob with VOICES 2024 Building Bridges Award. Bob’s resilience and courageous recovery serves as a beacon of hope for those grappling with traumatic circumstances. His story also highlights the important role of family and friends in supporting recovery. Bob’s dedication to improving the lives of others embodies VOICES mission to promote resilience."

From 9/11 to today, Voices Center for Resilience has provided long-term support that promotes mental health care and wellness for thousands of victims’ families, responders, and survivors, while collaborating with partners to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from tragedy.

The Building Bridges luncheon includes a musical medley performed by actor and soprano Ali Ewoldt. Ali has starred on Broadway in many musicals including Les Misérables, The Phantom of The Opera, The King and I, and West Side Story. She will be accompanied by acclaimed composer, music director, and pianist David Hancock Turner. Click HERE for more information.

 
Circle of Care 5K
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM
 
 
Sunday May 5th, Merwin Meadows, Wilton, CT
Join us for our 10th Anniversary CARE to Run/Walk and help support children in treatment for cancer in your community. Participate with us on May 5th at 9 AM (or virtually at anytime, anywhere, any way you choose!) Click HERE to register to walk or run today! Share with your friends! Support a great cause. Food and Beverages-Fundraising Prizes-After Race Tailgate

 
 
Ben Young All-Sports Camp
Session Dates: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/8-7/12, and 7/15-7/19
 
Camp Overview: The Ben Young All-Sports Camp is entering its 10th year, and there will be four separate, one week, 9 AM-12 PM sessions between 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/8-7/12, and 7/15-7/19. This camp is designed for students in (rising) grades K-8, and its goal is to get children active in an inclusionary and positive environment where they can take part in fun sports and games. Activities vary from basketball, soccer, tennis, and baseball, to capture the flag, four-square, cornhole, relays, etc., and there are some water activities too. (Over fifteen different sports/games will be played each week!) Also, this camp features an incredible crew of high school and college counselors that are all highly charismatic, mature, nurturing, and responsible, and they each genuinely enjoy being with children. (We have 3 certified teachers and over 75 students on staff!)

Background: Ben grew up in New Canaan, going through the public school system here, and graduated from Bucknell University, where he was a 2-year Co-Captain of their Division I tennis team. This is now Ben’s 16th year at Saxe, and he absolutely loves being a 7th grade language arts teacher and a member/advisor of numerous clubs and committees. Additionally, Ben is the proud Head Coach of the NCHS Boys Varsity Tennis Team.

Registration is open, but please contact ben.young@ncps-k12.org if you have additional questions! Click HERE to learn more.
  
  ONGOING PROGRAMS
 

 

 

Carriage Barn - Website

The mission of the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Inc. is to promote the visual and performing arts, and to enrich the community through exhibitions, education, and cultural experiences, and to operate the Carriage Barn Arts Center. The Carriage Barn Arts Center offers a wide variety of youth and community events. Please visit their website for their latest list of events and classes. 

 


 

 

New Canaan Tutor ConnectWebsite

Looking for a tutor? Have HS/College-aged kids or know an NCPS teacher who would like to tutor NCPS students? Please check out TutorConnect, the Girl Scout Silver Award Project of NCHS Freshman Emily Barnes. TutorConnect is a database/website that gives New Canaan students and tutors (paid and volunteer) a place to find each other!

 


 

 

New Canaan CARES - Website

"New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families. CARES provides responsive educational programs and professional development that support and strengthen parenting skills, positive youth development, and healthy lifestyles – free-of-charge."


 

 

New Canaan Girl Scouts - Website

As the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. With programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. New Canaan Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K through 12.

 


 

 

New Canaan Recreation Department - Website

"It is the mission of the New Canaan Recreation Department to enhance the quality of life for New Canaan residents by utilizing all resources under our control including public parks, public buildings, and public facilities to foster beneficial use of personal and family time for recreation and leisure. To accomplish this, we will provide and promote a wide variety of quality recreation services that meet citizen needs and interests at a reasonable cost."


 

 

New Canaan YMCA - Website

"The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility."

 


 

 

Scouts BSA - Grades 5-12 (3 Troops in New Canaan)

 

Troop 31 - Website

For more information, please visit the website or email the troop

Troop 45 - Website

Troop 45 is: Impactful Service, Inspired Leadership, Expert Scoutcraft, Unforgettable Fun

For more information, please visit the website or contact Scoutmaster Steve Prostor

Troop 70 - Website

Troop 70 is over 40 scouts, many of whom attend Saxe. The troop's website is a great resource for learning about the troop and all the activities the scouts are doing. Meetings are held weekly on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. The location has been changing due to Covid restrictions, but any interested families are welcome to visit. Please reach out to Scoutmaster Jose Morales or Troop Committee Chair Michael Reed with any questions or to go see the scouts in action.

 



 

 

What is SLOBs (Service League of Boys)? - Website

 

NCHS's School Service League of Boys (SLOBs) is a philanthropic club for sons and parents to initiate and promote educational and charitable endeavors that foster community responsibility and leadership, as well as strengthen the parent/son relationship.  Members currently serve over 50+ philanthropic organizations with over 70 different events each school year. SLOBs is the largest service club at NCHS with 250+ members and has served our community with over 35,000 volunteer hours. Please follow us @nchs.slobs to see all the great work these boys accomplish and to see if this group is of interest to you and your son for his high school years. 



 

SPED*NET New Canaan - Website

"SPED*NET Special Education Network of New Canaan, Ltd. (SPED*NET New Canaan”) is organized exclusively to educate the public on special education and disability-related issues. We strive to empower parents, professionals, and students to become more effective advocates in their schools and communities, particularly in New Canaan, CT, and it’s neighboring towns. We serve as a resource for disability-related information, and as a parent-to-parent support and advocacy network for families of children with individual education plans (IEP’s) and Section 504 plans."