Name: Christmastime on Rte. 179
Start: 2026-11-21T10:00:00-05:00
Location: First Congregational Church of Canton Center

First Congregational Church of Canton Center

Artisan Fair at First Congregational Church of Canton Center from 10 am to 3 pm. We will feature artisan crafts and panini sandwiches.Trinity Episcopal Church 55 River Road (RTE 179) in Collinsville will feature a floral booth and Boar's Head lunch.Special Raffle for getting your Fair Passport stamped at both locations!

Local Event: Christmastime on Rte. 179

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Canton

Connecticut

Christmastime on Rte. 179

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Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism?
With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary.
Register today to be a part of the discussion!
<a href="https://libraryc.org/simsburylibrary/218451" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register and ask the author questions.</a>

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<h6>Registration Open 10/27/2026!</h6>
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Please bring your favorite notebook to take notes&nbsp;or we will have paper and pens for you to use to have a reference to remember your skills!
Space is limited for this class and is for Adults 18+. Please do not attend if you are not registered.
Anyone taking the class will need to&nbsp;fill out an&nbsp;Innovators’ Workshop Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.&nbsp; You can fill out the forms before training by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simsburylibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IW-Liability-Waiver-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-2021.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">downloading here</a>,&nbsp;or arrive early to fill out the paperwork at the start of training in the makerspace.

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<h3>Participants Will:</h3>
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<h3>Perfect For:</h3>
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Whether you are interested in economic history, personal finance, or the hidden cultural forces shaping modern life, this talk is sure to pique your interest.&nbsp;
Register today to learn more about how devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.
<a href="https://libraryc.org/simsburylibrary/219150" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register and ask the author questions.</a>

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