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Filling in the Blanks to host fourth annual golf fundraiser

Filling in the Blanks to host fourth annual golf fundraiser

Features live and silent auction, ladies’ night out   Filling in the Blanks (FIB), the Fairfield County-based non-profit that fights childhood hunger by providing needy children with meals on the weekend, will host its fourth annual golf outing May 4, 2017 at the...

GEORGE COGSWELL MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY 2017

GEORGE COGSWELL MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY 2017

Kids will try to catch the biggest and best trout during the annual fishing derby at Mill Pond in April.
A secret stocking of the pond with plenty of trout will take place ahead of Derby Day.

28 Places For Easter in CT: 2017 Edition Courtesy of CT Bites

28 Places For Easter in CT: 2017 Edition Courtesy of CT Bites

Easter- one of the most egg-cellent holidays- is on Sunday April 16.  Restaurants across Connecticut are creating special Easter menus, from the traditional to the more festive.  Be sure to make your reservations soon so that you can celebrate with some-bunny special....

Because April Calls For Carrot Cake! Compliments of Anna Gass

Because April Calls For Carrot Cake! Compliments of Anna Gass

Once Spring rolls around and the weather shows promise of a light weight jacket and maybe even some open toe shoes, I start getting excited about dishes that represent Spring. Now maybe it’s the fact that rabbits eat carrots but when I think of my holiday menu, I...

April is 30 Days of Family Month in New Canaan

April is 30 Days of Family Month in New Canaan

The Town of New Canaan’s Youth and Family Services has teamed up with other Asset Building Organizations to announce the fourth consecutive April is 30 Days of Family Month in New Canaan.

It's Back! Healthyville® at Stepping Stones Museum

It's Back! Healthyville® at Stepping Stones Museum

Now – Labor Day 2017 The museum’s beloved Healthyville exhibit is back and better than ever! New additions to the popular experience allow us to learn even more about fitness and nutrition: "Shop" for healthy foods in the market Brush a giant set of teeth Study...

50+ Favorite Children's Books

50+ Favorite Children's Books

Read Across America is a “year-round program focused on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources”. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the National Education Alliance’s Read Across America initiative, we are sharing Jana McQueen’s 50+ favorite children’s books.

Meet Anne!

Meet Anne!

Welcome to your Meet a Mom Interview!   Where are you from originally? I’m originally from Naperville, IL. After college, I lived in Cambridge, MA for 6 years and then moved back to the Chicago area to go to business school.   How long have you lived in New Canaan?...

YWL Funds New Facility for Children’s Connection

YWL Funds New Facility for Children’s Connection

Leaders from the Young Women’s League of New Canaan and the Children’s Connection met recently to discuss the future of their new Trauma Care Clinic. Children’s Connection, a part of the Human Services Council, works with children and families of children (newborn-18Y) that have made disclosures regarding sexual or severe physical abuse who live, work or were victimized in the towns of New Canaan, Norwalk, Wilton and Westport.

Spring Clothing Switcheroo for your Kiddos!

Spring Clothing Switcheroo for your Kiddos!

Move your kids’ boots to the back of the closet and pull out their bathing suits! It’s time to begin thinking about switching their clothing, as warmer weather approaches.   Here’s how:   Look at your child’s spring clothes and don’t forget the boxes of...

NC Libraray – Jeepers Creepers

NC Libraray – Jeepers Creepers

Encounter some creepy-looking creatures. You will see and touch a variety of reptiles (including a 10+ foot python), amphibians, arachnids, giant insects and more! Don’t worry, we won’t bite!

Introducing L'objet within L’Armoire

Introducing L'objet within L’Armoire

L’Armoire boutique in New Canaan has been selling incredible apparel for 32-years and owner Diane Roth is showing no signs of slowing down as she reveals her brand-new space: L’objet.

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