We are celebrating not only 9 years in practice but also our new larger space in Bantam! Join us 11-3 on Saturday July 19th for some snacks, ice cream and collections of frames you won’t see anywhere else. Also we will be having a chance to win some great prizes from us and other local businesses!
Eyes on Litchfield
710 Bantam Rd
Bantam CT 06759
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The Wamogo Class of 1975 50 year reunion will take place on October 4, 2025.
Anyone who graduated the 1970’s who would like to reconnect with us is welcome to attend.
Cost is $65 per person. There will be a buffet and a cash bar.
For more information and to purchase tickets please contact us at wamogo1975reunion@gmail.com.
Fairview Farms Golf Course, Harwinton, CT
School’s Out: Summer Camp at the Mattatuck Museum
Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
2025 Themes
June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!
July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER
July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden
July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces
July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular
August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons
Half price tuition for Kids Adventure Passholders.
Location
144 West Main Street
Mattatuck Museum
Waterbury, CT
06702
Lunch and Learn: The Chilling Chronicles of Ice Cream
Join us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history!
Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM
Ice cream holds a special place in the hearts of Connecticut residents, serving as more than just a sweet treat to beat the summer heat, it has become a beloved cultural staple. Hear from historian, John Cilio, as he explores ice cream’s rich history and some of its local history that helped to define the state’s ice cream adventure. Learn about a special list of some hidden and not so hidden magical purveyors of ice cream across Connecticut. Create and enjoy an ice cream sundae sponsored by The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour in Prospect at the close of the program!
COST
$10.00 per Non- Member
$5.00 per Member
Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue & Big Dipper Ice Cream
Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
P (203) 753-0381
https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/lunch-and-learn-icecream/
The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to host the book launch of “Lost Love” by Orenaug Mountain Publishing, its most recent poetry collection, on Thursday, July 10th at 6 pm.
Local contributors to the collection, including Sam Gluck, Ed Dzitko, Martin Giroux, Sandy Carlson and others will read from the collection. There will be refreshments and books will be available for purchase.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The poets from around the world who contributed their work to “Lost Love” reflect on what it means to love, to remember, to say good-bye, and to long for one more word or moment with a loved one.
The collection was edited by Orenaug Mountain Publishing managing partner Sandy Lee Carlson, who says the collection was inspired by the story “of a friend who lost a son without having the opportunity to say good-bye. I began to think of all those last encounters with others that didn’t seem final until they were—and then they became momentous, living in the heart as abiding love that wanders alone.”
Martin Giroux, a contributor from Bethlehem, Connecticut, says he welcomed the opportunity to contribute a poem about his son: “This collection of poetry is a powerful and lovely testimony to the most universal of human journeys, that of loss. I feel privileged to be considered among such talent.”
ABOUT ORENAUG MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING
Orenaug Mountain Publishing (orenaugmountainpublishing.com) seeks to be a beacon for poetic expression by creating a platform for poets to share their work with the world. We publish high-quality work that challenges, inspires, and connects readers through language.
This event is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend this event, you may reserve signed copies of “Lost Love” by calling The Hickory Stick Bookshop at (860) 868 0525, or shop our website 24/7 at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.
The Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT
https://hickorystickbookshop.com/event/2025-07-10/book-launch-lost-love
Let Them Eat Cake! Auction Fundraiser
Thursday July 3, 2025 5:30-7pm
Let Them Eat Cake is a festive cocktail reception and cake auction hosted by the Sharon Historical Society & Museum. Talented local bakers create impressive confections for auction. The funds raised are integral in supporting SHSM’s mission to collect, preserve, and share the stories of Sharon. The cocktail reception and cake auction will be hosted on the grounds of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum at 18 Main Street in Sharon on July 3rd from 5:30-7 pm.
Join us at the David M. Hunt Library as every kid designs and paints their own plywood bug to decorate the library garden with local artist Erika Crofut! Materials and artistic inspiration provided. Please register on our website or contact us at the library via phone, email, or in-person.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
Ready to learn some magic?
Join magician Tom O’Brien in this fun, fantastic “Wizard School” magic workshop and learn four new magic tricks to stun your family and amaze your friends at the David M. Hunt Library on Tuesday, July 8th at 3:30pm.
Please register on our website (or contact the library) before the spaces – alakazam – disappear!
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
Discover the life that emerges after dark with the Housatonic Valley Association during a moth lighting event at The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, CT! From 7 to 9 pm on Friday, June 27, we’ll slowly unlock the incredible diversity of insects that emerge when the sun sets on this beautiful Connecticut property and learn about their habits, life cycles, and what we can do to keep their populations healthy. Connect with the natural world you might not normally get to see through the beautiful, grotesque, and fascinating tiny creatures that come to visit!
Participants of all ages are welcome! The event is free and tickets can be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moth-lighting-night-at-the-silo-tickets-1411142498199?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm
44 Upland Rd
New Milford, CT 06776
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moth-lighting-night-at-the-silo-tickets-1411142498199?aff=oddtdtcreator
The 27th Annual Sharon Summer Book Signing, at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, is bigger and better than ever. Join us on Friday, August 1 from 4:45 to 7:30 pm under the white tent to celebrate libraries and the Freedom to Read. Your ticket grants you access to meet 29 authors, buy their books, and enjoy a delightful selection of hors d’oeuvres and refreshing drinks. Eight festive dinners at fabulous homes follow, providing a chance for in-depth conversation with authors.
On Saturday, August 2 the festivities continue with Page to Plate, our brand-new, all-day, culinary-literary experience, where books and bites meet. Learn how to prepare amazing recipes, catch cooking demos, and listen to the chef’s stories. Signed cookbooks will be available for sale all day.
Join us for one or all of these unique experiences. Your participation supports our operating expenses and the vital role of books and libraries in our community!
We hope to see you at the Library!
Admission
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
Early Admission, 4:45 – 5:30 pm, $75
General Admission, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, $50
Pay What You Will, 6:30-7:30 pm
Children under 12, complimentary
Author Dinners, $250 (includes early admission)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
Page to Plate
Full Plate, all day, $75 (includes picnic lunch)
Morning Session, $40
Afternoon Session, $40
WEEKEND TICKET, $125*
(includes early admission on Friday and all day Saturday)
*excludes Author Dinners
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, 10 Upper Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069
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