Name: Build Your Own Home-Grown National Park
Start: 2026-10-02T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Southbury Library

Southbury Library

Do you hate mowing your lawn each week or having to pay someone to mow it for you? Come and hear Neal Sanders, author of 17 mysteries explain how he and his wife built one of the first Home-Grown National Parks at their New England home. Learn how you can too!Sponsored by The Southbury Garden Club, this program is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Build Your Own Home-Grown National Park

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Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Southbury

Connecticut

Build Your Own Home-Grown National Park

Do you hate mowing your lawn each week or having to pay someone to mow it for you? Come and hear Neal Sanders, author of 17...

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✨ Ladies, this is YOUR hour of inspiration! ✨
Take a meaningful pause from the rush of the week and join Rebbetzin Mina every Thursday, 11:30–12:30 PM at Chabad on the Green (69 West St., Litchfield).
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Possibly 1000 lots • This is the “BIG ONE”
The one for all old timers, experienced auction goers and new bidders as well. This sale has more collectibles and rarities&nbsp;than we have ever seen assembled in one estate in over fifty-five years of buying and selling antiques and conducting estate auctions.&nbsp;We are still counting items and making groups and box lots, so the final information will not be available for another week, but will be posted on our website by&nbsp;September 18th.
Remarkable - Absolutely Amazing - Unbelievable
No reserves - No internet bidding • Food on premises • Early registration available • On site at the estate premises in Woodbury CT 
More details to follow as they develop.&nbsp; Please be sure to check our website for further details and to view room shots and some closeup photos. Final information about order of sale, terms of sale, parking and directions will be posted to our website on September 19th. 
DO NOT&nbsp;MISS&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;EVENT!!&nbsp;

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Our services are rooted in beautiful tradition, yet warm, relaxed, and welcoming to all. Come as you are, and leave inspired!
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And then… the best part: 🍷🐟 A lively Congregational Kiddush with our famous Herring Bar &amp; a l’chaim of schnapps!
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It’s APPLE&nbsp;FESTIVAL time Sept 26&nbsp; 10am-3pm!
Join us for a fun-filled day of food, shopping, music, and family fun at our Annual Apple Festival!
Come early and grab one of our famous homemade apple pies—they sell out fast! Then try your luck at our Pick-a-Prize table and uncover incredible bargains at our Country Store, Jewelry, and White Elephant booths. 
Browse a wonderful selection of local artisans and craft vendors, enjoy live music, and have the kids explore a fun scavenger hunt.
When you are ready for a break enjoy a delicious&nbsp;sandwich&nbsp;or grab a hot dog on the go. And don't forget to save room for our irresistible apple treats-apple crisp, apple ice cream, apple fritters, donuts and more.
 Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a self-guided tour of our historic 1825 Meeting House.
There’s truly something for everyone. Bring your family and friends , make a day of it.
Don't miss the Apple Festival-come hungry, eager to shop, and ready to have fun!

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The program will feature Hailey Horan, Educator with Flanders Nature Center &amp; Land Trust; Bud Neal, Woodbury Tree Warden and owner of Neal Tree Service; Les Welker, Urban Forestry Partnership Coordinator with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and Jack Hatajik of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.&nbsp;The will be a tree planting demo following the program.

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