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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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
Sundays 1-5pm
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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.
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00-8:15PM | Saxe Auditorium
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 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.
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
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 Connect - Website
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."