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FREE CONCERT!
​Dissipated Eight: A Capella Choir
Sunday, February 2
​3:00 p.m.

Middlebury College’s oldest A Capella group Dissipated Eight will return to the Beekley Library in New Hartford on Sunday, February 2nd at 3 p.m. The Dissipated Eight, or D8 held it first performance on the Ides of March in 1952. Since then, the group has grown. At the very last minute, we were able to book them at the Beekley Library. This group, which includes New Hartford resident Benjamin Weiss, is not to be missed! The performance is free to the public.

Beekley Community Library
10 Central Avenue
New Hartford, CT 06057
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dissipated-eight-free-a-capella-concert-tickets-1222868104419?aff=oddtdtcreator

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE!

Celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library” Day with a fun drop-in craft! Kids can create a collage portrait of their favorite book character using cardboard and other recycled materials. Let your imagination bring beloved stories to life!
Event Location

Douglas Library, 108 Main St., North Canaan, CT
https://www.canaanartspace.org/events/lets-create-our-favorite-book-character

August 18, 20, 22, and 25.
10AM-2PM
Ages 6-10
$200 (financial hardship discounts available)

“Make Your Own World” Art Camp

Join us for an imaginative adventure where kids will create their own worlds using upcycled materials! From sketching maps and designing flags to building 3D sculptures and clay creations, each day brings new ways to explore and bring their ideas to life. With games, crafts, and a celebratory art show, this camp is packed with creativity, fun, and discovery!

The Douglas Library, 108 Main St. North Canaan, CT
https://www.canaanartspace.org/camp

• Does you animal companion have physical or emotional needs?
• Do you want to learn a loving hands-on and time-tested ancient healing modality that is used for animals’ wellness, and complements their veterinarian care?
• Does your animal need support with anxiety, grief, or digestive, kidney, bladder, arthritis, autoimmune, ‘tumor’ issues, or more?

The Dow Integrative Institute, a Holistic Health Center for people and animals in Kent, CT is offering this fundraising online class to get you started with helping your animal companion, whether it is a dog, cat, horse, goat, chicken, or other. You might want to have your animal companion next to you during this class, but it is not necessary. Bella, our dog, will be the online model as the harmonizing hand placements are demonstrated for your learning.

To learn more detail about the Dow Integrative Animal Health coaching, click here: Dow Integrative Animal Health website page

To register: Click on this link. Then click on the date February 1 and it will direct you to the time “11:00am”, go to “Next”, where you fill in your contact info to receive the Google Meet for the class. This class is offered with a fundraising intention for a local animal shelter in Cornwall, CT, The Little Guild. Please click on this link to donate what you feel this class is worth before we meet online: https://www.littleguild.org/donate

When you register for this Animal Fundraising group class, please fill out this Intake Form so that it will allow me to plan our 1 hour class so that it is relevant to you, and everyone else.  Please fill this out as soon as you can. Click here: Dow Integrative Animal Health Intake Form

If interested:

To register for your own private online Animal Health coaching, click here: Dow Integrative Animal Health Online Coaching

To register for your own private in-person Animal coaching/training (extra cost for travel beyond 15 mi), click here: Dow Integrative Animal Health in-person

To register for a free Dow Integrative Institute People & Animal 15-minute consultations to discover if what we offer is a match for you, click here: People & Animal 15-minute Consults

Thank you for loving your animal companion and wanting to help them with their emotional and physical needs. AND Thank you for supporting other animals in need at The Little Guild.

I hope to see you online for this class!

Standard Space gallery invites you to the opening reception for HYDROGLYPHS, a new solo exhibition by artist Melinda Hackett.

When: Saturday, February 1st from 5:30-7:30PM

Where: Standard Space, 147 Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069

Hackett’s paintings refer to organic space and unfixed time and therefore transport the viewer to a necessarily foreign place, where nature can be experienced without knowing it fully, and where reality is communicated through the senses.

Enjoy mocktails & small bites as you meet women of all ages from the community. Watch performances and try a few spins yourself! Come join us and get a sense of what DANCE TEMPLE is all about.

DANCE TEMPLE
22 East St, Unit 4
Bethlehem, CT 06751
https://www.dancetemplect.com/events/open-house

Reserve your time to visit the Flanders Sugar House as staff and volunteers demonstrate turning sap into syrup with an entertaining mix of science, stories and humor. The entire family will be fascinated by the maple sugar-making process. There is a $5 per person donation suggested, which supports Flanders future maple sugar programming.
Saturdays: Feb 15 & 22 and March 1 & 8; Sundays: Feb 16 & 23 and March 2 & 9 | 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 & 4:00 PM | Sugar House

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Sugar House
48 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
https://flandersnaturecenter.org/program-events/

Join us for Maple Tapping Day at Flanders on Saturday, February 1 at 9:30 AM or at 11:00 AM. It all begins when the temperature rises above freezing during the day and falls below freezing at night. These conditions trigger the sap to begin to flow up the tree. A healthy tree can produce a gallon of sap a day on a good day. It takes 40 gallons to make 1 gallon of syrup. No experience is needed for tapping and all ages are welcome to come and help out. Tree tapping day is all outdoors and very weather dependent. Meet at the Flanders Sugar House – 48 Church Hill Road in Woodbury. Pre-registration is requested so we can plan accordingly. (Snow date: Sunday, Feb 2 | 12:30 PM & 2 PM )

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Sugar House
48 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
https://flandersnaturecenter.org/program-events/

“3rd Annual Valentine’s Sip ‘n Shop,” to be held on Sunday, February 9th, from 11 – 4 pm

Step into a world of charm and creativity at Whiting Mills, where visitors can explore a diverse group of artisans nestled within the historic Mill building. Indulge your senses with a delightful selection of complimentary refreshments as you take in the sights and sounds of this unique experience. The building will feature Valentine’s décor, adding to the charming atmosphere.

Escape the winter chill and immerse yourself in an extraordinary range of handmade treasures. Discover exquisite jewelry, intricately woven baskets, enchanting candles and potions, stunning stained glass pieces, fine art, gnomecraft, vintage books, quilting arts, a hobby shop, and more. Each shop will feature delectable treats and comforting beverages that are sure to satisfy your palate. And for those looking to elevate their experience, why not indulge in an exquisite pairing of chocolates and bubbly?

This enchanting afternoon promises a magical blend of creativity and celebration, making it an unforgettable outing for art lovers. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate love, art, and craftsmanship in style.

Whiting Mills
100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
https://www.facebook.com/events/628559816281918/?active_tab=discussion

Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Building – Come join us learn about the bluebird nest box initiative. Attendees will first listen to a presentation on the background of the history of the Eastern Bluebird and discuss the role of the nest box initiative in helping to increase the populations of the beautiful birds to sustainable levels. Following the presentation, participants will build their own nest box using the kits provided.
Two sessions Saturdays, Feb 15 & 22 both at 1:30 PM in the Flanders Studio. The cost is $31 per bluebird box kit. Space is limited, please pre-register.

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
@ The Studio
5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT 06762
https://flandersnaturecenter.org/program-events/