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An art exhibit titled: "Recent Paintings" is going to be at the Byrde + the b hair, beauty and art salon in Washington by contemporary abstract artist, and master colorist Steven Miller, and an opening reception to celebrate Miller's opening on Saturday, June 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., and with the exhibit being on display through Saturday, Aug. 6, from what began on Saturday, May 28, a photo for the art exhibit for which, is shown. The salon is open Tuesdays, through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Institute of American Studies museum in Washington, Conn., is offering a Wigwam Escape room experience for Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 19, which is also the Juneteenth holiday.
The Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center in New Milford recently honored people who sacrificed their lives for the U.S. by attending New Milford’s Memorial Day parade with its resident veterans. On hand to enjoy the festivities, and pay respects were: Vietnam Veterans: Mr. Gentles, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Camp and Mr. Dietz, as well as Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center Certified Nursing Assistant Caitlin Bailey, CNA, and Samantha Milite, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center recreation coordinator, with Milite, Dietz, and Bailey in a photo from the event shown.
The Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center in New Milford recently honored people who sacrificed their lives for the U.S. by attending New Milford’s Memorial Day parade with its resident veterans. On hand to enjoy the festivities, and pay respects were: Vietnam Veterans: Mr. Gentles, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Camp and Mr. Dietz, as well as Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center Certified Nursing Assistant Caitlin Bailey, CNA, and Samantha Milite, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center recreation coordinator, with Camp in a photo from the event shown.
The Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center in New Milford recently honored people who sacrificed their lives for the U.S. by attending New Milford’s Memorial Day parade with its resident veterans. On hand to enjoy the festivities, and pay respects were: Vietnam Veterans: Mr. Gentles, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Camp and Mr. Dietz, as well as Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center Certified Nursing Assistant Caitlin Bailey, CNA, and Samantha Milite, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center recreation coordinator, with a photo also previously submitted with information about the event shown.
The Sherman Library is presenting a new photography show “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” - by Wildlife Photographer John H. Clery, who specializes in capturing images that tell a story, and that allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects, with one his photographs titled: “Morning Serenity” shown. Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library from Friday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and on the Library website at https://www.shermanlibrary.org.
The Sherman Library is presenting a new photography show “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” - by Wildlife Photographer John H. Clery, who specializes in capturing images that tell a story, and that allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects, with one his photographs titled: “Fox Kit” shown. Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library from Friday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and on the Library website at https://www.shermanlibrary.org.
The Sherman Library is presenting a new photography show “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” - by Wildlife Photographer John H. Clery, who specializes in capturing images that tell a story, and that allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects, with one his photographs titled: “Captured by Light” shown. Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library from Friday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and on the Library website at https://www.shermanlibrary.org.
The Sherman Library is presenting a new photography show “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” - by Wildlife Photographer John H. Clery, who specializes in capturing images that tell a story, and that allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects, with one his photographs titled: “The Dance” shown. Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library from Friday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and on the Library website at https://www.shermanlibrary.org.
A unique gift for Father’s Day is the Wigwam Escape, a nationally award-winning Escape Room at the Institute for American Indian Studies on 38 Curtis Road in Washington.
A unique gift for Father’s Day is the Wigwam Escape, a nationally award-winning Escape Room at the Institute for American Indian Studies on 38 Curtis Road in Washington.
A unique gift for Father’s Day is the Wigwam Escape, a nationally award-winning Escape Room at the Institute for American Indian Studies on 38 Curtis Road in Washington.
Whether they are greeting customers, processing orders, preparing meals, collecting payments or sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas, youth at the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Connecticut, The Glenholme School in Washington are learning valuable job, life and social skills through The Commons, an on-campus, student-run café.
Whether they are greeting customers, processing orders, preparing meals, collecting payments or sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas, youth at the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Connecticut, The Glenholme School in Washington are learning valuable job, life and social skills through The Commons, an on-campus, student-run café.
This summer’s exhibit by The Kent Historical Society is having a summer art exhibit that will celebrate some of the great artists, who live in Kent with a show of their portraits of people from Kent. “Faces of Kent: Portraits by Kent’s Modern Day Limners” will be presented in the gallery above the House of Books bookstore with a public opening from what began on Saturday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the the exhibit continuing on the weekends through Sunday July 3, on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with visitors being able to watch as one of the artists paints a live portrait of a Kent resident. A flyer for the event is shown.
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington is hosting its annual FUNraiser event on Sunday, July 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For the 2022 event, the venue will welcome for a live performance, indie pop music artist Sarah Kinsley, who is currently based in New York City, and who was raised in Connecticut. Kinsley is shown.
The Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center in New Milford recently honored people who sacrificed their lives for the U.S. by attending New Milford’s Memorial Day parade with its resident veterans. On hand to enjoy the festivities, and pay respects were: Vietnam Veterans: Mr. Gentles, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Camp and Mr. Dietz, as well as Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center Certified Nursing Assistant Caitlin Bailey, CNA, and Samantha Milite, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center recreation coordinator, with a photo from the event shown.
The following programs, events, and happenings are taking place in the greater New Milford area:
Washington Art Association and Gallery to celebrate 70 years with sculptor exhibition
An exhibition by local and longtime WAA member and sculptor Philip Grausman will kick off WAA’s milestone, June 11 - July 24, in addition to the organization’s greatly anticipated 13th annual Summer Solstice Party, “A Night at the Copa” on June 25.
Held at its current Bryan Memorial Plaza location, the exhibition, Philip Grausman: Sculpture & Drawings, will feature several monumentally scaled sculptures inspired from portrait heads originally modeled from life.
For the organizations 13th annual Summer Solstice Party, "A Night at the Copa” on June 25, the Mojito King Abdo Ballester will orchestrate a fabulous feast for all senses.
In addition, the crowd will move to the sound of live Cuban music by OCHUN and thrill and sway to the Caribbean vibe of the renowned Thelma Ladeira and her Brazilian Dancers, all while savoring a veritable feast of foods produced and provided by over 20 of our favorite local chefs, a release said.
For tickets, visit washingtonartassociation.org/.
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford receives ‘Pride in the Hills’ grant
The Merryall Center, est. 1951, recently received a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation Pride in the Hills Fund. The Fund awards grants to entities whose work supports, encourages, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the greater Litchfield and Waterbury area, a release said.
The scheduled performance dates for these artists can be found on merryallcenter.org, along with the full list of Merryall’s upcoming events for Pride Month and the seasons ahead. Tickets for these events can also be purchased through the website.
The Merryall Center is a nonprofit organization located at 8 Chapel Hill Road.
New art exhibit examines Faces of Kent
Faces of Kent: Portraits by Kent’s Modern Day Limners will be presented in the gallery above House of Books on weekends through July 3.
Each Saturday from 2-5 p.m., visitors can watch as one of the artists paints a live portrait of a Kent resident. For more information, visit kenthistoricalsociety.org or call 860-927-4587.
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardensis hosting its annual FUNraiser July 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
There will be a live performance by indie pop music artist Sarah Kinsley.
A young but positively old-school musician in her approach, Kinsley sculpts smart, era-less pop music and drops it into a very modern world, a release said.
The event will take place rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics are welcome. A cocktail reception will follow the performance for select tiered ticket levels.
Tickets can be purchased and are available in four tiers. Pre-registration is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
For more information, visit thejudyblackparkandgardens.org.
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is located at 1 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot. Student-run café at Devereux’s Glenholme School in Washington helps youth develop essential skills
Whether they are greeting customers, processing orders, preparing meals, collecting payments or sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas, youth at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Connecticut - The Glenholme School are learning valuable job, life and social skills through The Commons, an on-campus, student-run café, a release said.
Depending on the goals set in each student’s individualized education plan, youth in grades nine through 12 have an opportunity to work at The Commons three days per week, learning the ins and outs of restaurant operations, the release said.
Veterans attend New Milford Memorial Day Parade
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation, a nursing facility and rehabilitation center in New Milford, honored those who sacrificed their lives for their country by attending New Milford’s Memorial Day parade with its resident veterans, a release said.
For more information call 860-355-0971 or visit candlewoodvalley.com.
Photography show “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” - by John H Clery at Sherman Library
A wildlife photographer, Clery specializes in capturing images that tell a story and allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects, a release said.
Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library to July 13 and at ShermanLibrary.org.
Gunn Memorial Library and Museum in Washington: summer programs
This summer, the Junior Library at Gunn Memorial Library is offering a variety of story time programs, summer reading, and programs focused on nature, conservation, and our role in our local environment. All programs are free and open to the public.
Register by calling the library at 860-868-2310 or emailing Ms. Linda at gunnjr@gunnlibrary.org. Friday Toddler Story Time - July 1 - Aug. 19 on Fridays from 11-11:45 a.m.
Bilingual Story Time, July 14 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.- The Gunn Junior Library welcomes Literacy Volunteers on the Green for an interactive bilingual story time in both English and Spanish with fingerplays, songs and a craft.
For more information on LVG, visit https://www.lvg-ct.org/. To register, contact Linda Morse at gunnjr@gunnlibrary.org.
The annual Summer Reading Program runs from June 25 to Aug. 20. Sign-ups begin June 25. Register in person at the library. Exploring Agriculture and 4-H-Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m.starting June 28.
The Junior Library is hosting Litchfield County's 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Explore the various aspects of planting & growing, fishing, sewing, and eating the foods most familiar to Connecticut natives. Registration is required. To register, call 860-868-2310 or email Ms. Linda at gunnjr@gunnlibrary.org
Build the Forest Community with White Memorial Conservation Center — July 23 at 1 p.m. - White Memorial Conservation Center will discuss the interconnectedness of all life in a forest community. Kids will learn about this connection firsthand as they construct a community of forest creatures out of sticks, a release said.
Kids will get to meet several forest residents up close to learn how and why each species is so important to the community they inhabit. This program will be held in person at the library. To register, please call or email Ms. Linda at gunnjr@gunnlibrary.org or 860-868-2310.
Random Hacks of Kindness Junior’s to hold game coding workshop in New Milford
Area third- to-fifth graders are invited to participate in a three-hour game coding workshop with Woodbury based nonprofit Random Hacks of Kindness Junior (rhokjr.org) on June 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Max in New Milford.
Students will work with mentors to design and code a game addressing the challenge of cleaning up the environment. They will learn the fundamentals of game design while creating a fun and educational game. No prior coding experience is required. Finished games will be available to share and download.
Pre-registration is required. The registration fee for the event is $30 Participants may register by going to RHoKJr’s website at rhokjr.org/event/games-for-change/. For additional information, email pbgans@rhokjr.org.
The Sherman Library presents “In Their World, An Intimate Glimpse” by John H Clery
A wildlife photographer, Clery specializes in capturing images that tell a story and allow the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of his subjects. Clery’s photographs will be on display at the Sherman Library to July 13 and on ShermanLibrary.org.
New Milford Public Library, Historical Society, and Museum to celebrate Juneteenth holiday
A two-part programming collaboration between the New Milford Public Library and the New Milford Historical Society and Museum will be offered soon in remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth.
Part one of the library and museum’s collaboration will be held June 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street in New Milford.
New Milford resident Norm Cummings, a retired journalist and member of the museum board, will discuss interviews he conducted in the fall of 2021 with seven present and former town residents as part of the museum’s permanent exhibit, “The Black Experience In New Milford,” curated by Lisa Roush. Interview segments will be shown and questions will be fielded from those on hand.
The oral histories were captured and edited by Dylan Heydet of the New Milford Youth Agency’s video program. The oral histories can be found on YouTube; the project’s trailer can be watched via https://bit.ly/blackinNMoralhistory.
Online registration is available at https://bit.ly/nmplprograms or may be done by calling the library at 860-355-1191.
Part two will be June 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Milford Historical Society and Museum, 6 Aspetuck Ave. Program registrants will be extended a welcome by museum curator Lisa Roush, who will offer an overview of the “Black Experience” exhibit.
The exhibit chronicles the history of Blacks in the United States from the early days of slavery here, through the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the journey from Reconstruction to the Great Migration and the Civil Rights Movement. Connecticut and especially New Milford are focal points of each historic event with the highlighting of Black military members, leaders and the many contributions made by Black New Milford citizens.
Small groups will be invited to tour the museum and view the general collection, as well as “The Black Experience in New Milford.”
Registration is required for this program and may be accomplished online at https://bit.ly/nmplprograms or by calling 860-355-1191.
New Milford library: The History of Pride: June 28, 7 p.m. on Zoom
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. Sarah Prager is the author of three books on LGBTQ+ history: Queer, There, and Everywhere, Rainbow Revolutionaries, and Kind Like Marsha.
To register and get the Zoom link, visit the New Milford Public Library website at https://bit.ly/nmplprograms. For assistance, call 860-355-119.
New Milford observatory: Second Saturday Star viewing
The free star “party” will be June 11 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Masks are required inside the observatory.
McCarthy Observatory is located behind New Milford High School.
Washington Art Association and Gallery Summer Solstice Festival to return
The event is June 25 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Abdo Ballester will orchestrate a feast for all senses. There will be Cuban music and performances by Thelma Ladiera and her Brazillian Dancers — along with a feast of foods produced and provided by over 20 chefs.
Usher in this long awaited festival and summer at the “FESTA" pop up space by Washington Town Hall, a release said.
To purchase tickets for Summer Solstice 2022, call 860-868-2878 or email info@washingtonartassociation.org. Tickets are $75 advance purchase or $100 at the door.
Kent singers to have Messiah concert in New Milford
The Kent Singers will perform the complete Messiah by Georg Friedrich Handel on June 12 at 3 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in New Milford.
They will perform with a Baroque orchestra and professional soloists, conducted by music director James Knox Sutterfield.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, with children under 12 admitted free; tickets and further information are available at 860-619-8110 or at kentsingers.com.
Washington: Byrde + the b to hold painting exhibit
There will be an exhibition of paintings by contemporary abstract artist and master colorist Steven Miller.
The opening reception will be June 11 from 4-6 p.m.
Miller works in oils on canvas in combination with images inspired by nature, a release said.
Miller has exhibited his work across the United States from New York to Los Angeles and in Europe, from London to Cologne.
He is a Vinalhaven Fellow, a Rubenstein Scholar, and a Parsons School of Design Scholar. His work has been featured in “Sex in the City” and on the tv sitcom “Frasier” and in major Hollywood films.
For additional information, contact Byrde + the b 10 Titus Road, Washington. Call 860-619-0422.
There will be an opening reception June 11 from 4-6 p.m. Visit byrdeandtheb.com.
Photography retrospective of work by late Robert Gumpper on display in Bridgewater
The Burnham Library will have a photography retrospective with pieces by the late Robert T Gumpper (1928-2005) of Bridgewater.
This display has been curated by his daughter, Valerie Gumpper.
Bob Gumpper was influenced mostly by the pictorial movement and the photo secessionists, a release said. He also produced prints in a wide range of antique processes, namely Bromoil and Bromoil Transfer.
The photography may be viewed during library hours at the Burnham Library, 62 Main St. South, Bridgewater.
The show will run through June 30. For additional information, visit burnhamlibrary.org or by calling 860-354-6937.
Work by Gumpper on display at Washington library through July 30
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 through July 30.
Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington.
New Milford adult education graduation date announced
The New Milford adult education graduation and awards ceremony will be June 15 at 7 p.m.
It will take place in New Milford High School’s theater and the public is welcome to attend.
For further information, please call 860-350-6647, ext. 1170.
Kent: House of Books celebrates homecoming
House of Books celebrates its Homecoming Summer with authors, events, and all things Connecticut. It moved back to its home, at 10 North Main St.
All through the warmest months, House of Books will feature local authors and new spins on nearby landmarks, a release said.
Among the event highlights are: ● Litchfield County’s own Lisa Taddeo, bestselling author of Three Women, launches her new short story collection, Ghost Lover, on June 18 ● Connecticut historians Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki explore their newest book Connecticut Farms and Farmers Markets on July 9 ● Local pastry cook Brian Levy teaches us how to bake with naturally sweet (and delicious) ingredients in his new cookbook, Good & Sweet, launching July 30 ● Author and editor Catie Marron discusses her time learning to garden in Connecticut in her new book Becoming a Gardener on Aug. 13.
Additionally, local multidisciplinary artist Danielle Klebes, who works as programming coordinator at the Wassaic Project, will unveil an original painting of Kent Falls, which will be on display all summer at House of Books.
All of these upcoming events are free to attend. To learn more about House of Books’ event schedule, visit HouseOfBooksCT.com/events.
Art exhibit in Washington to feature abstract watercolor paintings
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens welcomes Susan Harris and her art exhibit, “Life Patterns.”
Harris’s display will feature abstract watercolor paintings. The exhibit will be on view through July 5.
Harris studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. and Tufts University in Medford, Mass. In 1981, she was a curatorial assistant in the Medieval Art Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Harris’s show at the park will include examples of her abstract patterns. An opening reception will be June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome Harris and her exhibit.
Deer Pond Farm in Sherman announces programs for the month of June
All onsite programs are held outside. Visitor parking and programs meet at: 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, Call 860-799-4074. All programs are held outside. Registration is required at ctaudubon.org.
Cost is $5 for adults members and free for children, and $10 for others, and $5 for children.
Dress for the weather and wear proper clothes and footwear. Bring binoculars, camera, water, and a walking stick. Programs may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Visit ctaudubon.org for updates and cancellations. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman. Call 860-799-4074.
Fern id walk will be June 29, 10 a.m. to noon. There is no fee. Enjoy a shady stroll along the trails of Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to Connecticut.
Botanist and Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist Jim Cortina and Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist Diane Nizlek will co-lead this two mile hike, during which they will share the basics of fern identification and reproduction.
Learn a few fun facts on some of the oldest plants on our planet and how they support local birds. Please keep track of your nature observations.
Summer bird count bird walk: June 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. See what warm-weather avian residents can be found throughout Deer Pond Farm. Join Habitat Steward and Stefan Martin on this guided bird walk, during which we will contribute observations and data collection to the New Milford/Pawling Summer Bird Count.
Join volunteers Mary Ann and Allison the first Friday of each month for a hike on the shade-covered trails at Deer Pond Farm. There is no fee. This is a great way to explore new trails, get some fresh air, exercise and see some of our 850 acres, a release said.
Visitor parking and guided programs meet at 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman. Call 860-799-4074.
Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. See the kiosks for trail and wildlife information.
Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Reservations are required for all programs. Please visit ctaudubon.org.
Schedule your own private guided walk - Enjoy a two-hour, staff- or volunteer-led walk for up to 10 people. Available year-round. Pricing is based on program type. Please call Cathy Hagadorn, Director, at (860) 799-4074, ext.104 to schedule.
All onsite programs are held outside. Visitor parking and programs meet at 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman.
Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury to bring back summer concert series
The Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury is excited to bring back our Summer Concert Series on the library’s lawn, a release said.
The first concert will be June 18 at 3 p.m. It will be “Hot Acoustics” with Waterbury Symphony Concert Master Alyce Cognetta Bertz and Gary Bertz.
Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the music. There is no charge for this program.
The library’s second summer concert will be on Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. and will feature “Restless Mountain Band” and the third summer concert will be on Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. with the band “Roxbury Station.”
Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit minormemoriallibrary.org for more information and directions.
New Milford Public Library adult events
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 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 - 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 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.
July 1—In the Heat of the Night, sponsored by Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
Aug. 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, a release said.
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 at steeprockassoc.org/events-programs/.
Washington: Hollister House Garden expands visiting hours for summer
Through 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 a.m.-1 p.m. The $5 admission fee per visitor will apply.
The garden will also be open on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. through Aug. 25.
First Fridays return to Hollister House Garden July 1, and Aug. 5. 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 “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 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).
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Movie matinees at Washington library this June
June Movie Matinees at the Gunn Memorial Library are as follows:
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 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.
Bring memories, stories, photographs and objects to share about Washington gardens and gardeners, past and present.
The Washington Senior Center is located at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-7756 or view gunnmuseum.org for more information.
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. 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.
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: 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.
Sherman Library activities and events
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.
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.
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.