John Babina, Jr. will give an illustrated history of the Stevenson dam at 2:30 in the sanctuary of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Following the talk there will be a display of hundreds of photos of the dam, Lake Zoar and the Stevenson area, and the Hale-Coleman peach farm of Seymour and Oxford.  Homemade peach shortcake and ice cream will be sold from 4 - 7 p.m.

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4 Nights ONLY!&nbsp; St. Rose Carnival: JUNE 10-13, nightly from 6PM-10PM. Rides, Games and Food from over 20 local restaurants! Individual ride tickets available; Ride-All-Night bracelet is $35. Watch the video from last year's awesome carnival:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/xKBhtEi1z4E" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/xKBhtEi1z4E</a>

Local Event: St. Rose Carnival, Newtown CT

St. Rose Carnival, Newtown CT

4 Nights ONLY!  St. Rose Carnival: JUNE 10-13, nightly from 6PM-10PM. Rides, Games and Food from over 20 local restaurants!...

South Britain Congregational Church

<blockquote><blockquote>South Britain Congregational Church will host an evening concert with award winning, Bobby Jo Valentine at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at 693 South Britain Rd. Southbury CTValentine’s music exists outside the boundaries of any one genre, blending thoughtful, spirit-centered lyrics with memorable melodies that resonate with listeners from all walks of life. The poetic and hopeful nature of his songs has earned him national recognition and a loyal following across the country.</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>Tickets are recommended to be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="https://southbritainchurch.org/concert" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southbritainchurch.org/concert</a>&nbsp;for $12&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://southbritainchurch.org/concert" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>or&nbsp;$15 at the door.&nbsp;</blockquote></blockquote>

Local Event: Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

South Britain Congregational Church will host an evening concert with award winning, Bobby Jo Valentine at 7 p.m. on Friday,...

One of Newtown’s most beloved traditions returns on Saturday, June 13: the Great Pootatuck Duck Race &amp; Festival. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with exhibitors, great food, live music, games, and—of course—thousands of bright yellow ducks ready to take their place in river‑racing history.
Just before the main event, we'll commemorate America's 250th birthday with a special a patriotic reading of the Ducklaration of Independence by none other than John Hanquack. After all, ducks have inalienable rights too.
Then at 2 p.m., Newtown’s version of the Kentucky Derby begins. A $10 raffle ticket enters your duck in the race for 20 fantastic prizes, including:
<ul>
 <li>First Prize: A luxury weekend for two at the Hopkins Inn in the heart of the Litchfield Hills</li>
 <li>An overnight getaway in Mystic</li>
 <li>Gift certificates to many of Newtown’s favorite restaurants</li>
 <li>And more.</li>
</ul>
You don’t need to be present to win — but the party will be better with you.
Every duck makes a difference. Your raffle ticket helps train guide dogs for the blind, supports programs for the blind or vision‑impaired, and funds annual vision screenings for more than 1,500 kids in Newtown.

Local Event: Newtown Duck Race Festival

Newtown Duck Race Festival

One of Newtown’s most beloved traditions returns on Saturday, June 13: the Great Pootatuck Duck Race & Festival.  The...

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Twisted Vine Restaurant

<div> </div>Join us for Dead Silent, A Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner at the Twisted Vine Restaurant in Derby, CT!Get ready for a night of suspense, intrigue, and delicious food. Put on your detective hat and try to solve the murder mystery. Enjoy a buffet dinner while interacting with the suspects and gathering clues. Will you crack the case? Don't miss out on this thrilling event!The buffet dinner includes a Garden Salad, Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Francasie, Roasted Potatoes &amp; Dessert. Cash bar during the event!Once you have purchased your tickets, for groups of four people or more, please call the restaurant to reserve a table for your party.General Admission, $65.00 per person, includes dinner, Murder Mystery, sales tax &amp; gratuity. Cash Bar during the event. Early Bird - Get your tickets early! The first twenty tickets will receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout! Please note: All tickets sales are final &amp; non-refundable.For more information, questions, please feel free to call the restaurant,&nbsp;203-734-2462!<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987773649495?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TICKETS!</a>

Local Event: Murder Mystery Dinner - Dead Silent

Murder Mystery Dinner - Dead Silent

 Join us for Dead Silent, A Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner at the Twisted Vine Restaurant in Derby, CT!Get ready for a night...

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