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The Hickory Stick Bookshop welcomes local author David Newell, who will be here on Saturday, September 20th at 3 pm to sign copies of his third book “Meade Hill Road: Sarah Jane: Book 2” a sequel to his first novel, “Sarah Jane”.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Set in Vermont in 1879, “Meade Hill Road: Sarah Jane: Book 2” is a poignant novel that continues the story of a close and loving farm family, which includes an adopted Black boy, as they find a way to continue on after a devastating loss.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Newell was raised in Woodbury, Connecticut and taught English at Woodbury Middle School. David owned and ran his family hardware and feed store, C. L. Adams, until his retirement. He has been a member of the Region 14 Board of Education, and served as a town selectman.

As a teenager, Newell helped his Aunt Sarah around the house, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, and running errands. When Sarah died, she left the contents of her home to David’s sister and the contents of the cellar to Newell, as that was where his uncle kept his carpentry tools. Also in the cellar was a trunk filled with Sarah’s diaries, the oldest dating back to 1868. The diaries inspired his book “Sarah Jane”.

Newell and his wife live in Woodbury, CT. They have two children and one grandchild.

This event is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend, you may reserve signed copies of “Meade Hill Road: Sarah Jane: Book 2” by calling The Hickory Stick Bookshop at (860) 868 0525, or shopping online at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

The Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Rd
https://hickorystickbookshop.com/event/2025-09-20/book-signing-david-newell

Celebrating its 43rd year, the Lime Rock Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day weekend with a 17-mile tour through the area with Thursday’s Vintage Race Car and Sports Car Parade. Friday, Saturday and Monday feature non-stop, on-track competition across a diverse set of historic racing classes.

On Sunday, the Lime Rock Concours and Gathering of the Marques display nearly 1,000 enthusiast cars and motorcycles arranged around the Lime Rock circuit.

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Saturday October 18, 2025. 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
“Celebrating Arthur Miller’s Theater Legacy: Performance and Production” is co-sponsored by the Arthur Miller Writing Studio and the Arthur Miller Society at Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT & via livestream.
A full afternoon of panels and discussions honoring Miller’s significant contribution to theater, including a keynote from director Brooke Ciardelli, “Creating a Syrian Muslim interpretation of
A View From The Bridge, with 5 p.m. reception and early evening “Behind the Scenes” performance.
This annual, international conference is made possible in part this year by a grant from Connecticut Humanities. Free.
For more information: www.arthurmillerstudio.org
Registration and program: https://arthurmillersociety.net/miller-roxbury-conference/
Contact: info@arthurmillerstudio.org

Photo Credit: Arthur Miller on the stage of Lincoln Center Repertory Theatre during rehearsals for After the Fall. New York City, 1963. © Inge Morath / Magnum Photos

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, CT

Miller Roxbury Conference

Join us for a Sunset Sip-n-Snip event after the farm closes to the public anytime between 5 and 7pm. Your ticket purchase includes one complimentary glass of wine from Sunset Meadow Vineyards in Goshen, cheese and crackers, and use of our snips to cut flowers in the you-pick cutting garden. This price includes bringing your own one-gallon pail, or you can purchase a new pail to fill and take home.

As an add-on option, you can bring a guest to enjoy the evening with, which includes one complimentary glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres. You and your guest will share one pail of flowers.

Additional glasses of wine will be purchased directly through Sunset Meadow Vineyards’ server.

A non-alcoholic beverage is available from our Harney drink line of beverages in the farm store.

This event will be held rain or shine, with limited tickets available, and by advance purchase only. Sorry, no refunds.

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

https://shop.northernctfarm.com/product/sunset-sip-n-snip-with-sunset-meadow-vineyard-september-12-2025/237?si=true

Join us for a Sunset Sip-n-Snip event after the farm closes to the public anytime between 5 and 7pm. Your ticket purchase includes two complimentary drinks from the Bully Buggy Mobile Bar serving up watermelon margaritas and mojitos, cheese and crackers, and use of our snips to cut flowers in the you-pick cutting garden. This price includes bringing your own one-gallon pail, or you can purchase a new pail to fill and take home.

As an add-on option, you can bring a guest to enjoy the evening with, which includes two complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. You and your guest will share one pail of flowers.

A non-alcoholic beverage is available from our Harney drink line of beverages in the farm store.

This event will be held rain or shine, with limited tickets available, and by advance purchase only. Sorry, no refunds.

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

https://shop.northernctfarm.com/product/sunset-sip-n-snip-with-the-bully-buggy-mobile-bar-september-5-2025/5RSDCPKMNA37SO2CMXRSJG4T?si=true

Join Forman School for Telling Our Way: A Day of Film & Neurodivergent Celebration on Saturday, October 4th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. We invite the community to an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful dialogue, and powerful connections, celebrating neurodivergent voices through a variety of experiences.

Event Highlights:

Film Screening: We will present Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars, a compelling documentary directed by Harvey Hubbell V. The film centers on a public school in Waterbury, CT, and brings attention to the need for structured literacy for every student.

Panel Discussion: Film director Harvey Hubbell V will lead a dynamic conversation with Forman colleagues, partners from Drexel University, UConn Waterbury, and Woodlynde School, and Forman alumnus Jake Sussman ’14, Founder of Superpower Mentors.

Resource Fair: Meet the organizations and schools featured on the panel, who will showcase their programs and services and offer valuable information.

Campus Tours: Visit our new Cognition and Learning Building and Quinn Assessment Center, and discover how our signature programs are designed to help students develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed in college and beyond.

This free event is open to the public and will be hosted on Forman School’s campus.

Registration is required: https://www.formanschool.org/about-forman/telling-our-way.

At Forman, we believe every student who learns differently deserves to be understood and empowered to thrive. For nearly a century, our commitment to revolutionary, evidence-informed educational practices to support our neurodivergent learners has been unparalleled. Our approach helps students build confidence, independence, and a deep understanding of how they learn best. As we reflect on our history and look to the future, we are proud to lead conversations and build strong partnerships that shape the future of education.

Forman School
12 Norfolk Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759

https://www.formanschool.org/about-forman/telling-our-way

Haunted Trail time is almost here!

Our 45 minute Haunted walking trail is open 5 nights! This event supports 7 local Nonprofits!
Scarrybrooke haunted trails operates on the following nights from 6:00-10:00 p.m. each night

Friday October 11
Friday October 17
Saturday October 18
Friday October 24
Saturday October 25
This year we have timed ticketing.
Tickets are $30 General Admission and $45 Fast Pass.

Harrybrooke Park
100 Still River Dr.
New Milford Ct 06776

https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ScarrybrookeParkCTSHauntedTrail

How Railways Transformed the World
Mondays: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Visit our Website each week for the Zoom link.

September 8 – December 8*
*No class Oct. 13 & Dec. 1

Monday Scholars combines the best of online learning and engaging discussion!
Join us for the full 12-weeks or drop in to explore your favorite topics. Each week, we will watch two video lectures together and then engage in lively conversation afterwards. The conversation will be facilitated by OWL’s Caroline Ugurlu.

About the course:
Climb aboard for a thrilling ride through the amazing world of railways: an invention that profoundly changed human life.

Railways are one of the most important inventions in modern history. From the 1825 opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England, trains revolutionized both travel and trade and radically changed the way we experience the world.

Join us as we explore the impact of railways, from the early 19th century to today’s futuristic trains including railroads during war and for tourism.

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield CT 06759

https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx

4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free, donations welcome
* Pre-registration encouraged.

Part adventure, part history lesson, & part treasure hunt!

Specialists from Litchfield Auctions will be on hand to offer FREE APPRAISALS of your items.
Bring your flea market finds, family heirlooms, attic & basement items,collectables & antiques.

First Come, First Serve.

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org

https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=21173