The following programs, events, and happenings are taking place in the greater New Milford area:
New Milford Public Library adult events in June
Foreign Film Fridays — a series at The Maxx from 4-6 p.m. for the first three Fridays in June. Popcorn and drinks will be served.
June 3- Lunana: Yak in the Classroom, Dzongkha w/English subtitles, not rated, 110 minutes.
A young teacher in modern Bhutan, Ugyen, shirks his duties while planning to go to Australia to become a singer. As a reprimand, his superiors send him to the most remote school in the world, a glacial Himalayan village called Lunana, to complete his service.
June 10 - Bread and Tulips, Italian w/English subtitles, PG-13, 84 minutes - Rosalba, a young housewife of Pescara, during a bus trip gets left behind by her family. Forgotten in a highway café, she decides not to wait for her husband and sons to come back to pick her up but instead decides to find her own way home. Adventures ensue.
June 17 - Cleo from 5 to 7, French w/English subtitles, NR, 90 minutes - Two hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on the longest day of the year in the life of a young Florence Victoire, who is better known by her stage name Cléo Victoire. Two days ago, she went in for some tests for cancer. She will be getting the results today at 6:30 p.m. She is certain that it will be a terminal cancer diagnosis. This belief affects how she approaches the day.
June 1, 8, 15, 22 (rain date 7/6), 6 p.m. on The New Milford Green Tai Chi on The Green
Tai Chi instructor Adam Tilbe will be teaching a beginner Tai Chi class on The Green outside the historic building of the Library, the first four Wednesdays of the month. Mats or towels to stand on must be supplied by the participant. No registration is needed.
June 2, 7 p.m. at the Marsh Parish House, Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. This book is a deeply moving portrait of a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression, addiction, and grief—a novel about faith, science, religion, and love.
Come to the library to pick up the book or put a hold on a copy.
A book discussion will be held June 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marsh Parish House. Registration is recommended. Refreshments will be served.
June 9, 7 p.m. at the Marsh Parish House, Shades of Zentangle.
Zentangle is an American method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time may help increase personal well-being, a release said.
With Zentangle they created a combination of meditation and art. Come learn to Zentangle using some color and shading with enthusiast Wendy McDonald.
June 11 marks the 17th - World Wide Knit in Public Day
To celebrate, the New Milford Public Library is offering two options. In the morning, there will be a workshop presented by New Milford fiber artist Jody Hyman.
Participants will learn how to make their own wooden knitting needles. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Marsh Parish House behind the Congregational Church on Main Street in New Milford. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, email dmartens@biblio.org, call 860-355-1191 or visit https://bit.ly/nmplprograms
In the afternoon, weather permitting, from 1 to 4 p.m., grab your knitting and join us on The Green to Knit in public.
All types of fiber crafting are welcome. This is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
June 14, 7 p.m. at The Maxx — Black Experience in New Milford Oral History Talk Part 1 of 2.
Norm Cummings will be giving a talk about the Oral History Project he did with the New Milford Historical Society and Museum in conjunction with the Museum’s permanent exhibit - The Black Experience in New Milford.
Part 2 will be on June 23 at the New Milford Historical Society and Museum.
June 16, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom Past Life Regression with Sydney Sherman
Past Life Regression can reflect the following - a feeling or deep connection with certain places, recognizing people you could never had met before, what draws you to a soulmate, physical ailments you have which you may have also experienced in a past life, and more, a release said. Author Sydney Sherman will discuss the science behind this phenomena and answer questions.
June 23, Part 2 of 2, a visit to the New Milford Historical Society and Museum. Sequel to the Black Experience in New Milford Oral History Talk. Details to follow.
June 28, 7 p.m. on Zoom The History of Pride Join author Sarah Prager as she shares stories from LGBTQ+ history. Learn why LGBTQ+ matters, how far back it goes, how it has shaped the world, and who some of the most interesting individuals from it are, a release said.
June Programs with New Milford Public Library will be on Zoom, The Marsh Parish House, 36 Main Street, New Milford, or on The New Milford Town Green.
Washington library short story group meeting
The Gunn Memorial Library in Washington has a dedicated group of short story enthusiasts that meet once a month online to discuss short stories from all different years, voices, and points of view.
On June 21 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, two stories will be discussed: Vanilla Slice by Julie Taylor takes us to a sunny afternoon in a park to enjoy a favorite treat- a peaceful moment interrupted by the darker recesses of the narrator’s mind.
In Three Women of Chuck's Donuts by Anthony Veasana So, a mother and her two daughters are puzzled by a man who appears in their shop each night, orders an apple fritter, and never eats it, at one point imagining him to be a hitman hired by the rich uncle who has never been repaid the loan he gave them to open their business.
Registration for this group can be found on Gunn Library’s website at gunnlibrary.org/programs. Upon registration, you will receive access to the stories along with the Zoom link to the program.
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, Washington, movies series
The movie screenings will be held at the park, at 1 Green Hill Road. There are four Friday evenings
All events are BYO chairs, blankets, food and beverages. Leashed pets are allowed. Movies start at dusk.
June 3—Singing in the Rain, sponsored by National Iron Bank
July 1—In the Heat of the Night, sponsored by Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
August 5—The Secret Life of Pets (animated), sponsored by Depot Dog Boutique
Sept. 2—The Proposal, sponsored by Ericson Insurance Advisors
Kent — gem, jewelry, mineral show
The 21st annual show is June 11 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
It will be at the museum grounds of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association at 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route 7), Kent.
Minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry will be for sale and trade. Tour the new exhibits in the mining museum. There is free admission. It will be rain or shine.
For additional information, visit ctamachinery.com or call (860) 927-0050.
Washington library spring fundraiser, Library Luminaries
The annual Library Luminaries event to raise funds for Gunn Memorial Library, Inc. is scheduled for June 11.
This year, eight simultaneous dinner parties will take place - all hosted by area residents in their homes and each highlighting a person of note as “Luminary.”
A pre-dinner cocktail party will be held at the library from 5:30-7 p.m., which is included in the cost of a dinner, and open for a contribution of $75 to those not attending dinners.
For information and reservations, visit GunnLibrary.org or call 860-868-7586. The Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47, opposite the green in Washington.
Washington, Steep Rock Association: Survey Blitz: A Community Science Project
Hunt dragons with Steep Rock Association (SRA) this summer and contribute to exciting wildlife research. Your help is needed to inventory all dragonfly and damselfly species inhabiting SRA’s expansive nature preserves.
On June 11, join us for the first of three summer blitz surveys. Our team of “dragon hunters” will meet at the main Steep Rock Preserve parking lot located at 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot.
We’ll start by providing a brief overview on Odonata ecology, training on capture technique, and review of data collection before breaking into groups and dispersing to sites for a full day of stalking along riverbanks and through meadows, wielding insect nets to capture these fascinating invertebrates.
The information obtained will aid both local and regional Odonata conservation. Participants should bring hiking boots and wading footwear (sandals or water shoes) for varied suitability at survey sites. Participants should also bring a small backpack for storing collected specimens. Register online at steeprockassoc.org/events-programs/.
New Milford River Trail Association hosts 10-mile round bike ride
As part of CT Trails Day on June 5, the New Milford River Trail Association is hosting a 10-mile-round trip casually paced bicycle ride on a fairly flat gravel/dirt surface. Enjoy a beautiful view of the river and woods through Sega Meadow and River Road. Please bring a helmet, snack, and water bottle.
Cyclists should meet at the parking lot at the corner of Boardman Road and Route 7 in New Milford, CT. The ride starts at 10 am.. Any questions, please contact Susan Rosati at (203) 448-7895.
Kent Farmers Market makes big move
The Kent Farmers Market is moving. The market will now be held at the Kent Land Trust field on Rt. 7, across from the Kent Greenhouse.
The new location offers lots of parking with easy access to the market, room for numerous and diverse vendors and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the scenery, a release said.
The market is open every Friday, rain or shine, from 3-6 p.m. until the end of October.
For more information about the Kent Farmers Market contact: Lise Goedewaagen ( market manager) through email at thevillagefarm1@gmail.com, The Kent Chamber of Commerce at info@kentct.com, or on Facebook at KentCTFarmersMarket.
Washington: Hollister House Garden is expanding their special visiting hours for the months of June, July, and August.
From June 1 to Aug. 31, the garden will offer special opening hours for plein air artists and photographers to enjoy the beauty of the garden in the early light on Wednesdays from 9 am-1 pm. The $5 admission fee per visitor will apply.
The garden will also be open on Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm beginning June 2nd through August 25th.
First Fridays return to Hollister House Garden June 3rd, July 1st, and August 5th. As the light fades and day turns to evening, visitors are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors while seeing beauty of the garden in a different light. This is a special way to delight in the intimate outdoor spaces, bordered by dramatic hedges and overflowing exuberant plantings. Admission is $10 per person and includes a glass of rosé wine. Reservations are not required.
Sherman Players will present their second production of the 2022 season, STEPPING OUT
The production will run July 1 - 23 at the Sherman Playhouse. STEPPING OUT is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of a misfit bunch to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio.
Face masks will continue to be required to be worn at all times while inside the theater. STEPPING OUT runs July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21 and 23 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be two 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on July 10 and 17. Tickets are $24 for adults and $12 for students. On Thursday, June 30, all patrons are invited to attend a "Half-Price Preview Night" at 8:00 p.m., where tickets at the door are only $12. Students may see any performance for $12 if they carry a valid student ID. Reservations can be made online at shermanplayers.org or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622. The Sherman Playhouse is at 5 Route 39 North (next to the firehouse).
JCC in Sherman presents Suzanne Tanner, Beyond Me: A Song Cycle in the Key of Survival ~ a multimedia musical, May 28 at 7 p.m.
The inspiring story of an extraordinary woman’s triumph of spirit, written and performed by Suzanne Tanner, a release said
“I once wore stars; yellow for David;
Now six points of sorrow I’ll borrow to bear Red ribbons for Mark.” (“The Survivor”/Act II)
BEYOND ME: a Song Cycle in the Key of Survival is a multimedia musical of a
child Holocaust survivor’s triumph of spirit told through personal testimony, original dramatic song, documentary footage and contemporary art.
Reservations are required. Tickets are $20 Member / $25 Non-Members and can be purchased online at www.jccinsherman.org.
Washington, Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens to host contemporary musician Jason Spooner
Spooner and his band will perform in a concert June 12 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Spooner has been a visible and respected presence on the northeastern and national live music circuits for close to two decades, a release said.
This concert is free and open to the public.
New Milford: Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio to present “Wild and Domestic” show
Gallery 25 presents “Wild and Domestic” featuring interpretations of this title by member artists. The show includes fresh new paintings, photographs, fused glass, ceramics, jewelry and woodworks based on the theme. The show runs to July 17.
In addition, as part of the gallery’s monthly Featured Artist Program, which hosts nonmembers for a month, painter Ed Arrabis will be presenting a showing of lively still lifes to June 26.
An opening reception for both shows will be held on June 4 from 2-4 p.m. with music by Hummingbird Duo (Gallery 25 members Barbara Soares and Jim Stasiak). Light refreshments will be served.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio New Milford Commission On the Arts is at 11 Railroad St., New Milford. Visit gallery25ct.com.
June book club at Washington library
This year’s summer reading theme at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington will focus on Reading Beyond the Beaten Path. Readers can sign up for a summer reading passport and take literary journeys all through the summer. To kick things off, the book club will read Amor Towles’ latest novel, “The Lincoln Highway.”
Register at gunnlibrary.org/programs/. Limited copies of the book are available. The summer reading program for adults begins June 1 and runs through August.
Gunn Memorial Library and Museum is at 5 Wykeham Road. For more information, call (860) 868-7586, e-mail:gunnprograms@biblio.org or visit gunnlibrary.org.
Classical French concert at Salem Covenant Church in Washington
The concert is June 4 at 7 p.m. at Salem Covenant Church in Washington Depot. The concert will feature: Jennifer Anthony-Bogue (flute), Daniel Williams (clarinet), Peter Wortman (oboe), Ron Castonguay (saxophone) and Susan Anthony-Klein (piano). These musicians will be performing music by French composers such as Saint-Saëns, Milhaud and Debussy.
There will be a light reception following the concert.
June young adult events at New Milford Public Library
These are events for grades 6-12. Most events are in person at the Marsh Parish House unless otherwise indicated. RSVP for all programs by emailing aberkun@biblio.org or register at newmilfordlibrary.org.
Graphic Novels Book Club is June 5 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Intergenerational Book Club — Reading with participants at the Senior Center June 7 at 4 to 5 p.m.
Young adult activists/volunteers — Need some community service hours? Come June 17 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Drumming in the Sun! Make some noise at a drum circle on the Summer Solstice — June 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Nature Journaling—Learn how to take time in nature and create a journal — June 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons meets two times this month on Zoom, June 6 and 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Game On: Games & Chess Club is June 14 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Write Stuff, a casual creative writing workshop, is June 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Washington library celebrates Juneteenth in Poetry with Frederick-Douglass Knowles
Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
The Gunn Memorial Library, the Minor Memorial Library and the Burnham Library welcome poet, activist and educator Frederick-Douglass Knowles II to the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington on June 14 at 6 p.m. for a poetic performance, reading and discussion that illustrates what Juneteenth is all about, why it is so important, and the significance of it being a federally recognized holiday, a release said. This is an in-person event that is free and open to the public.
Registration is requested by visiting gunnlibrary.org/programs. Frederick-Douglass Knowles II is an Educator and Activist fervent in achieving community augmentation through literary arts.
Washington library: Shark tagging: The Life History of White Sharks in the Northeastern Pacific
The development of cutting edge electronic tagging technology has allowed for new discoveries into the lives of white sharks to be made at an incredible pace, a release said.
Dr. Michael Domeier’s decades long research on the life history of white sharks has helped completely rewrite what scientists thought they knew about this species, the release said.
On June 16 at 4 p.m., there will be a program at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington to learn about how his project combined new satellite tagging technology with much more basic tools, like cameras, to describe where these sharks mate, give birth, and everything in between.
New Milford museum to host outdoor tag sale
The New Milford Historical Society & Museum, at 6 Aspetuck Avenue, will host an outdoor tag sale, one of the museum’s chief fundraisers.
The event is June 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the museum’s campus. There will be no charge for admission.
Tag sale items will include artwork, antiques, furniture, lamps, jewelry, books, household items and more.
Donated dropoffs may be made when the museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, please call 860-354-3069 or visit www.nmhistorical.org.
Sherman Historical Society barn sale
The Sherman Historical Society Memorial Day weekend barn sale is May 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and May 29 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is at their big red barn at 10 Rte. 37 Center.
Items include estate donations, quality furniture, antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, fine china/crystal, kitchen & household, linens, lamps, garden, tools, toys & games, sports, and outdoor items.
Please note: cash and personal checks only. No credit cards. There will be a self-packing station with supplies, but feel free to bring your reusable totes for your purchases.
Convenient parking is nearby at the Sherman School (2 Route 37 East) or at Veterans’ Field (on Sawmill Road). Limited handicapped parking in the Society lot.
For more information, visit shermanhistoricalsociety.org.
The Sherman Library (right next door to the Old Store) will be holding its book sale from 9-3 on Saturday (early bird 8-9, $10) and Sunday from 9-12.
Movie matinees at Washington library this June
June Movie Matinees at the Gunn Memorial Library are as follows:
June 6 at 1 p.m.- Humans- Set inside a pre-war duplex in downtown Manhattan, The Humans follows the course of an evening in which the Blake family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving. As darkness falls outside the crumbling building, mysterious things start to go bump in the night and family tensions reach a boiling point. R 1h 48m.
June 13 at 1 p.m.- Licorice Pizza- the timeless story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Featuring performances by Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits and Benny Safdie. R 2h 13m.
June 20 at 1 pm- Death on the Nile- Although Belgium’s premiere sleuth Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) plans a spectacular Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer, the trip turns into a terrifying search for a murderer after a picture-perfect couple’s honeymoon is cut tragically short.
Monday, June 27 @ 1 p.m.- Everything, Everywhere, All at Once- An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led. R 2h 19m.
Register in advance for these showings at gunnlibrary.org/programs.
Roxbury senior center painting reception demo
On June 18 from 4 to 6 p.m., The Center at 7 South, Roxbury Senior Center will host local watercolorist Sandra Cointreau with a reception of selected works in support of aid to Ukraine. She will be making her newest watercolor paintings available with a commitment of 30 percent of the sale price donated to Ukraine Red Cross emergency relief. Select paintings feature the interface of land and water in the “Water’s Edge Series.”
During the event, she will provide a live demonstration of her technique, painting one large watercolor of sunflowers which will be available for purchase with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Ukraine Red Cross. Selected paintings will remain available at The Center through the month of June.
‘Washington Gardens and Gardeners, Past & Present’
On June 13 at 10 a.m., the Gunn Historical Museum in Washington will host “Washington Gardens and Gardeners, Past and Present.”
Just about everyone who has ever lived in Washington, CT has grown flowers or vegetables in a garden at their home. Throughout history, gardening was either for sustenance or for pleasure. Many Swedish, Irish and Italian immigrants tended the gardens of the Washington’s great estates, a release said.
There were also florists, nurseries, and landscaping companies in Washington like the Morning Glory Flower Shop. The Washington Garden Club was founded in 1914 and has been beautifying our community for over 100 years. What do you grow in your garden in Washington? Who were Washington’s great gardeners over the past three centuries? Bring memories, stories, photographs and objects to share about Washington gardens and gardeners, past and present.
Everyone attending this free indoor in-person program is required to wear a face mask. Registration is requested, but not required, to attend this program at: gunnlibrary.org.
The Washington Senior Center is located at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-7756 or view www.gunnmuseum.org for more information.
New Milford Rotary Club duck race
The New Milford Rotary Club will hold its 27th Annual Great Housatonic Duck Race May 30 at Young’s Field Road, following the Memorial Day Parade. Five cash prizes: $500, $400, $300, $200, $100, $100 will be awarded. Tickets are available from any Rotarian and at several local businesses. For information on buying tickets visit www.nmrotary.org or email: info@nmrotary.org.
Kent Art Association: A Call to Artists
Email kentartassociation@gmail.com by June 20 with your intent to enter the President’s Show; Receiving dates are Friday, June 3 from 3-5 and Saturday, June 4 from 10-12. Opening reception is Friday, June 10 from 6-8 with awards given at 7 p.m. The show runs through June 25. For more information, visit kentart.org.
Judea Garden summer planting days, New Preston
Judea Garden, The Giving Garden, grows and distributes organically grown produce to those neighbors in need, a release said.
Help get warmer weather plants in the ground on planting days on May 28 and May 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Judea Garden at Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St., New Preston. For more information, visit steeprockassoc.org.
Music Lineup for Washington’s 2020 Music on the Green Series
Music on the Green will take place Friday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 10 through July 29 (except July 8) on the Washington Town Green.
The series will feature a variety of musical styles and genres. This year’s series is sponsored by Wright Electrical Company and is free to attend.
The 2022 schedule of musical acts will be:
June 10 - Indigo Sway: Quintet performing jazz standards and lounge rock-n-roll
June 17 - The Joint Chiefs: Quartet performing a mixture of acoustic originals and unexpected covers
June 24 - Eva Millay Evans: Original songs with an old-soul Joni Mitchell feel and a modern Taylor Swift take on love
July 1 - Jerry Phelps: Pianist/vocalist performing Broadway tunes, pop, and R&B
July 15 - Kayla Barone: Vocalist with guitar accompaniment performing an indie pop set of originals and upbeat popular songs
July 22 - Kevin Vidou & Daniel Varghese: Acoustic/vocal duet performing original works and popular covers
July 29 - Ron Castonguay: A one-man-band performing smooth jazz; polished tracks featuring saxophone
Bring a blanket and chairs. Food and treats will be served at The Po Café on The Green.
For more information, follow @thepocafe on Instagram or Facebook.
Washington: Yoga for Seniors with Caroline Kinsolving
Award winning yoga instructor Caroline Kinsolving, will give an introductory Yoga for Seniors class at the Gunn Memorial Library on June 2 at 2 p.m.
Kinsolving will teach different stretches, poses, and breathing techniques that one can easily incorporate into their daily routine to improve strength, balance, and flexibility, a release said. Registration is free and open to the public and can be found by visiting gunnlibrary.org/programs.
Sherman, New Fairfield — Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show
Sponsored by the Great Hollow Photographers Club, this year’s show features over 100 selected works of art by 40 different artists that depict beautiful scenes of nature within and near the preserve, a release said.
The show is online to June 30. Visit greathollow.org.
Washington: Actor Tim Daly to Host ASAP! Fundraising Gala
Actor and producer Tim Daly (Wings, The Sopranos, Superman: The Animated Series, Madam Secretary) will host ASAP!'s annual spring fundraising gala, ASAP! Celebrates Community.
Daly is board president of the Creative Coalition which tackles issues of direct importance to the arts and entertainment community, including First Amendment rights, public funding for the arts, and arts education in the public schools.
ASAP! Celebrates Community will be held at The Frederick Gunn School in Washington on June 4. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. Ticket sales will support ASAP!'s mission to foster hands-on learning through the arts. To learn more, visit asapct.org.
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens hosts a weekly farmers market for the 2022 season.
The farmers market will run each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 19.
Vendors will offer locally grown and raised food in addition to handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Washington: Spring Hill Arts gathering June festival
Spring Hill Arts Gathering, also known as SHAG, launched a new website and shared its lineup for the June Festival. The celebration of art, music, and community takes place at Spring Hill Vineyards (292 Bee Brook Road, New Preston).
An Opening Night Celebration will take place on June 16, followed by a weekend of art and music, June 17-19.
Headliners Grateful Shred and Cautious Clay are joined by Lido Pimienta, BJ The Chicago Kid, Abraham Alexander, Raye Zaragoza, and Nat Myers, with Pride Party co-headlined by Betty Who and Deborah Cox.
Tickets are available at springhillartsgathering.com.
Kent Art Association’s outdoor festival, artists’ tag sale
It will take place the weekend of May 27 to May 29. The hours are Friday 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Kent Art Association is at 21 South Main Street (Rt. 7). For more information, visit kent.art.assoc@snet.net.
Sherman Library activities and events
At the Sherman Library Book Sale, peruse the collection of new and gently used books while supporting the library. Early Bird and Dealers’ hour is May 28 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and costs $10 for admittance. Regular hours are May 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and May 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
On June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Sherman Library will host its third annual Golf Tournament fundraiser to be held at the Whippoorwill Country Club, 150 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk, NY. There will be complimentary on-course refreshments, a post-round barbeque, socializing, silent auction, and open bar.
Tickets are available at shermanlibrary.org/golf.
Book Discussion Group through Zoom: May 20, 7:30 p.m. “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, discussion led by Pat Corrigan. Copies of the book are available at the library. To participate, email SLprograms@biblio.org.
Golf Tournament, library fundraising event, June 27, registration is at 9 a.m., tee off 10 a.m.
Washington Art Association presents artists Greenberg, Spilner
Both Marilyn Greenberg and Candy Spilner have been inspired by ceremonies experienced in southeast Asia ranging from Balinese dance to funerary rites and festivals. Both artists have brought these experiences home to their studios like mystical treasures to enrich the western canon of 20th century abstract painting, a release said.
All of the work is made on and with paper.
“Evoking the Muse” will be on exhibit to June 5, Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday at noon to 4 p.m.
Sherman Library Women’s Soiree Sip
The event is May 27, offering a chance to socialize, sip wine, nibble on passed hors d’oeuvres, and celebrate summer’s arrival by scoring a fashion victory or two, a release said.
This event features a silent auction and the sale of handbags, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories, all to benefit the Sherman Library.
Tickets will be $35 online and at the door. Online ticket sales close at noon on May 27.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit shermanlibrary.org/soiree, or contact Jamie Cantoni at 860-354-2455 or SLDirector@biblio.org.
The Sherman Library presents “Through My Eyes,” paintings by Ed Smith
Smith’s paintings are a combination of realistic and impressionistic, capturing the beauty around us, its moods, and light. Smith’s show will be on display at the Sherman Library to June 1.
Ed Smith’s paintings cover a wide range of subjects including, cityscapes, landscapes, and portraiture. To see more, visit edsmithartist.com.
Tim Donoghue collages at Roxbury Library
“Tim Donoghue Collages,” an exhibit of works by Tim Donoghue at Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St., Roxbury, runs through June 25 except when the Community Room is in use for a special library program. Call the library at 860-350-2181 for information and directions.
Washington’s Hollister House Garden is giving a series of “Barn Talks”
The lectures are taught by experienced garden professionals and are designed to inspire and educate new and experienced gardeners. Reservations are strongly suggested.
May 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Barn Talk: Container Counsel: Tips and Tricks for Creating Successful Container Plantings, presented by Robert Clyde Anderson
Barn Talks are held on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the renovated 18th century barn at Hollister House Garden. Reservations can be made at hollisterhousegarden.org/lectures.
HHG members pay $25, other pay $35.
The garden will also offer a full program of art and photography workshops. A complete listing of dates, times and registration links for all upcoming events can be found at www.hollisterhousegarden.com/events.
Washington: “The Alternative Photography of Robert Gumpper"
At Gunn Memorial Library, Valerie Gumpper shares a collection of photographs by her father, Robert Gumpper, showing a wide range of antique processes.
Gumpper’s photographs will be on display at the Gunn Memorial Library to June 11.
Gunn Memorial Library is at 5 Wykeham Road. For more information call 860-868-7586 or email gunncirc@biblio.org.