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Let your child engage in improvisation, problem-solving, and collaborative choreography, guided by experienced Pilobolus Teaching Artists. This playful and physically engaging workshop fosters teamwork, creativity, and communication, making it both fun and transformative.

WHEN:
Classes are on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30PM
October 6, 20, 27 (*no class on Oct. 13)
November 3, 10, 17

WHERE:
First Congregational Church of Washington, CT – Wersebe Hall
6 Kirby Road, Washington, CT

WHO:
Kids ages 7-11!

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Register for single classes ($25 each) or all six for $135! Visit pilobolus.org to sign up!

First Congregational Church of Washington, CT – Wersebe Hall
6 Kirby Road, Washington, CT
https://pilobolus.networkforgood.com/events/91979-fall-kids-class-series

“Mostly New England” Oil Paintings – Art Exhibit
September 2 – October 16, 2025

When:
Mon, Weds, Fri: 10am-5pm
Tues, Thurs: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Sun: CLOSED

The Oliver Wolcott Library – 160 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8030
https://www.owlibrary.org/on-exhibit.aspx#anchor_grisell

You’re invited to Susan Grisell’s Fall “Open Studio” fine art exhibit, being held at Susan’s Gaylordsville gallery location this October 11-12! Susan’s original oil paintings will be on display, in addition to works by Richard Stalter and Bernard Lennon. See details below.

15 Brown’s Forge Rd., Gaylordsville
October 11-12, 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
** Refreshments will be served. Rain or shine.

Hope to see you there!
Susan

BIO: Susan Grisell has devoted more than 60 years to her work as a painter, the only vocation she has ever had. Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan has developed a style marked by faithfulness to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their integrity, with line and color that are true to what she sees, and vigorous brushwork that conveys her response to the subject simply and without affectation.

In May 2023, one of Susan’s paintings “Blue Crock and Oranges” was featured in The Wall Street Journal.

Over the years, Susan’s work has won numerous awards, including first prizes at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit in New York City, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival in Mystic, Connecticut and most recently, the Da Vinci Award from New Milford, which has given to individuals who exemplify the ideals of community service and the arts.

Through her website, susangrisell.com, and her presence on Facebook and Instagram, Susan is looking forward to sharing her work with an ever larger family of collectors.

15 Brown’s Forge Rd., Gaylordsville

October 11-12, 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
** Refreshments will be served. Rain or shine.

https://susangrisell.com/pages/shows

Celebrated violinist Siqing Lu returns for the Hotchkiss Philharmonic season-opening concert on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center.

Lu will perform the all-time favorite Violin Concerto in D Major by Tchaikovsky. The exciting season opening program will also feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 conducted by Philharmonic Artistic Director Fabio Witkowski.

This concert is free and open to the public; no ticket reservations are necessary. Seating is first-come, first-served.

More info!

We invite prospective families to discover Rumsey Hall’s Lower School (Pre-K–Grade 5). Learn how your child will be inspired to flourish in our vibrant community. Meet our dedicated teachers, hear from our Director of the Lower School, and connect with our Admissions team. Tour our beautiful campus and enjoy coffee and conversation with other families. We look forward to welcoming you!

Rumsey Hall School
201 Romford Road, Washington Depot, CT

Lower School Visit and Coffee (Prospective Families)

Saturday Sampling with Coltsfoot Valley Farm, Saturday, October 4 from 11am to 1pm

Join us on for a special tasting with Coltsfoot Valley Farm of Cornwall. Meet the farmer and maker, Tommy Eucalitto, and sample his rich, creamy raw milk cheeses—crafted right in the Cornwall Valley.

Northern Farm & Flowers
59 Old Middle Street
Goshen, CT 06756

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Farm to Table Fall Harvest Dinner
Saturday, October 18 | Drop in between 5 and 7 PM

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, we invite you to gather at our table for a hearty fall feast. October’s farm-to-table dinner will feature our own forest-raised pork and pastured chicken, slow-cooked and seasoned with the flavors of the season.

We’ll share a meal that’s simple, nourishing, and true to the land—celebrating the harvest and the hands that make it possible. Bring your favorite wine, beer, or hard cider (it’s BYOB!) and enjoy it alongside good food, good company, and the warmth of the farm in autumn.

Included with your ticket:
Pulled Pork* and Pulled Chicken* served with a soft roll
Baked Macaroni with Cabot Cheddar Cheese
Cole Slaw with Apple & Honey Dressing
Roasted Potato Wedges* with Olive Oil and Herbs

Apple cider, water, and coffee provided – or bring your own favorite beverage.
All menu items prepared by Freund’s Farm Market & Bakery in East Canaan.

*Items marked with an asterisk were produced right here on our farm.

Tickets: $50 per person
Kids under 12: $20

Space is limited—purchase tickets by Thursday, October 16!

Northern Farm & Flowers
59 Old Middle Street
Goshen, CT 06756

https://shop.northernctfarm.com/product/farm-to-table-fall-harvest-dinner-saturday-october-18/QH3MQBIHVOMR6NABGFHXVD4P?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=COHFI3QY352J6K6LG6W6UGLD

Hello All…OMYGOSHHH EXTENDED…THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!!
I am so very grateful for all of your support. The experience has been extended into end of November. I look forward to sharing more insights, whimsies and wonders with you all..I have a few seats left for Friday October 3rd, Saturday October 4th, , from 7:30-9:30 and Sunday October 5th from 4:30-6:30pm…
Call for last minute tickets. (SOO MUCH FUN)..
As part of a very intimate group of no more than 25 people,
Acclaimed Magicienne Belinda Sinclair invites patrons to experience a time when famous female conjurors captivated their guests by performing impossible feats of magic. Drenched in fascinating history, the thrilling two hour journey into the past will come to life with Belinda re-creating astonishing displays of legerdemain.
​For adults 12 and up.

The Hughes Memorial Library
35 Lower River Road, West Cornwall CT.
Fridays Saturday evenings 7:30-9:30, Sundays 4:30-6:30
*Reservations required * Tickets on Website
or call..917 860-1640

https://conjurecamp.com

Kids and adults alike are invited to bring their most boo-tiful jack-o-lanterns to The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot, CT on Saturday, October 25 for a contest during the farmers market!

Here’s how it works:

Drop off: Bring your pre-carved or pre-painted pumpkins to the park by 10 am
Voting: 10 am–12 pm; the public is invited to cast their ballot!
Winners Announced: 12:30 pm—1st, 2nd & 3rd place in both kid (12 and under) and adult categories

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
One Green Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
https://judyblackpark.org/

Featuring artists Faith Ringgold and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, PAINT ME A ROAD OUT OF HERE uncovers the whitewashed history of Faith’s masterpiece “For the Women’s House” and follows its 50-year journey from Rikers Island to the Brooklyn Museum in a heartbreaking, funny & true parable for a world without mass incarceration.

Film screening and Q&A with director Cat Gund and activist Leah Fariah

Bantam Cinema & Arts Center
115 Bantam Lake Rd
Bantam CT
https://bantamcinema.my.canva.site/paint-me-a-road