The BookSmiths Shoppe

✍️ INTRODUCING THE WRITERS’ CIRCLE!
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to begin?
We’re excited to introduce The Writers’ Circle, a new quarterly gathering at The BookSmiths Shoppe, bringing aspiring writers and published authors together to share experiences, advice, and inspiration!
🍂🌷☀️❄️ A NEW TOPIC EVERY SEASON!
Each quarter, we’ll explore a different aspect of writing, publishing, and the creative journey, beginning with our Winter Edition: An Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing!
📚 MEET OUR FEATURED AUTHORS!
We’re thrilled to welcome the talented authors behind the Blue Spruce Hills Novella Series:
• Sarah Branson — This Is Halloween • E.D. Hackett — Family Is Family • Ellie Noor — Sweet Harmony • Ania Ray — Safe in Sound • Honey Winters — Winter Light
Join us for an evening of conversation, practical advice, and dedicated time to work on your own writing projects.
A special thank-you to the Blue Spruce Hills authors for bringing this wonderful idea to us and helping create something new for our community!
📅 Thursday, December 3 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 The BookSmiths Shoppe | Danbury, CT 🎟️ FREE — RSVP REQUIRED on our website: booksmithsshoppe.com
Every season brings a new chapter. Maybe this is the season you start writing yours! ❤️
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Local Event: The Writers' Circle: An Author's Guide to Self Publishing

Fairfield County

Danbury

Connecticut

The Writers' Circle: An Author's Guide to Self...

✍️ INTRODUCING THE WRITERS’ CIRCLE!
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to begin?
We’re excited to...

The Writers' Circle: An Author's Guide to Self Publishing

Hayleigh Evans

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Bethel

Brookfield

Putnam County

Southeast-Brewster

New York

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

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The Amber Room Colonnade

Thanksgiving, Handled.
Let The Amber Room Colonnade do the cooking this year. Our fully cooked, homemade Thanksgiving dinners are ready to pick up and reheat, so you can spend the holiday at the table instead of in the kitchen.
Fully Cooked Large Feast – $450 (a $650 value, serves 6–12) 
Extra large turkey, gravy, sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, house salad and your choice of apple, pumpkin or chocolate cream pie.
Fully Cooked Small Feast – $325 (serves 4–6) 
Extra large turkey, gravy, sausage stuffing, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls and your choice of pie.
More options:
<ul>
<li>Fully Cooked Whole Turkey with gravy – $150 (add carving for $25; turkeys are carved, not sliced)</li>
<li>Thanksgiving To-Go Meals: Individual Dinner $35 or Dinner for Two $60</li>
<li>À la carte sides by the half or full tray, including butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, roasted red bliss potatoes and more</li>
<li>Soup, gravy and cranberry sauce by the quart</li>
<li>Desserts and platters, including 10-inch pies, apple crisp, and cookie and brownie platters</li>
</ul>
How to order: Call 203-748-3800 by 5pm on Friday, November 20. Full payment plus tax is due when you order. No substitutions.
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25, between 12pm and 2pm, at The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd., Danbury, CT 06811. Warming instructions are included.
From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!

Local Event: Thanksgiving, Handled: Fully Cooked Dinners from The Amber Room

Thanksgiving, Handled: Fully Cooked Dinners...

Thanksgiving, Handled.
Let The Amber Room Colonnade do the cooking this year. Our fully cooked, homemade Thanksgiving dinners...

Thanksgiving, Handled: Fully Cooked Dinners from The Amber Room

The Auction Barn is pleased to announce our next auction taking place on November 9 at 6 pm.&nbsp;Featuring 400 lots of luxury fashion including Chanel, Gucci, and Fendi handbags, vintage fur coats, Lalique, Baccarat, Daum, and more crystal, sterling silver, bronze sculptures, fine art, 18th, 19th, and mid century furniture, Royal Crown Derby Imari dinnerware service, Angela Cummings dinnerware service, unique antiques and decorative arts, and many more treasures to be found!&nbsp;Visit our website for links to bid on Live Auctioneers or Invaluable, or join us to bid live starting at 6 pm in our showroom at 99 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT.&nbsp;

Local Event: November Estate Auction 

November Estate Auction 

The Auction Barn is pleased to announce our next auction taking place on November 9 at 6 pm. Featuring 400 lots of luxury...

Wilton Quaker Meeting

HFFC is honored to welcome Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association and Executive Director of its advocacy arm, the Center for Freethought Equality, to Wilton, Connecticut. Fish will&nbsp;highlight AHA’s successful American Empathy Project and Creator Fund, takeaways from the midterm election, and what to look forward to in AHA’s upcoming strategic plan.&nbsp;HFFC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association. &nbsp; Fish took over the helm of the 85-year-old organization in 2024 and is responsible for bringing a new energy into the humanist movement. Stark is an organizer, educator, social entrepreneur, and lifelong humanist who has spent his career turning big ideas into bold action in service of belonging, flourishing, and social justice for all people. He holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard and a Bachelor’s from Yale University. He serves on several nonprofit boards.&nbsp;And yes, he is also an award-winning comedian!&nbsp; (In the spirit of Jordan Klapper, 2026 Humanist of the Year and Ricky Gervais).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The meeting is free and open to all. Register here for meeting details <a href="https://bit.ly/AHAExDirFishStark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/AHAExDirFishStark</a> If you will&nbsp;be attending IN-PERSON you are encouraged to arrive at the venue at 6:40 PM for socializing before the program starts.&nbsp;
BY ZOOM: Upon registering,&nbsp;you will receive an email from Zoom containing a “Join Meeting” button to use when the event start time approaches. 6:45 PMcheck-in;&nbsp;7:00 PM program

Local Event: Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always : Navigating A Changing World 

Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always :...

 HFFC is honored to welcome Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association and Executive Director of its...

Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always : Navigating A Changing World 

Ridgefield Guild of Artists

An annual and joyful tradition, the Guild’s Festive Home Holiday Marketplace opens Friday, November 13th with a special preview party from 5-7pm. Regular sale days begin Saturday, November 14th
and run through Sunday, December 13th. 
The Preview Party kicks off Festive Home with a festive fundraiser: Come for the first look at all the wonderful hand-made holiday and gift items by local artisans, along with tons of art created by our members. For an admission of $25 online at www.rgoa.org or $30 at the door, attendees will enjoy festive food, drinks and music, and, of course shopping, all while supporting the Guild’s mission and programming.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.rgoa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.rgoa.org</a> or call 203-438-8863. RGOA is a 501c3 non-profit artist organization, now in its 52nd year. All contributions are gratefully appreciated.

Local Event: Ridgefield Guild of Artists' Festive Home 2026 Opens with a Preview Party on Nov 13th!

Ridgefield Guild of Artists' Festive Home 2026...

An annual and joyful tradition, the Guild’s Festive Home Holiday Marketplace opens Friday, November 13th with a special preview...

Ridgefield Guild of Artists' Festive Home 2026 Opens with a Preview Party on Nov 13th!

Boston based organist, Jerrick Cavangaro, will be performing an organ recital at St. Peter Church on Friday November 13, at 7:00 PM. In addition to performing works by Vierne, Schumann, Portman, Langlais and Durufle, Jerrick will be offering live orqan improvisations. In 2024 Jerrick was First Prize Winner in the American Guild of Organist National Competition in Organ Improvisation. You will not want to miss hearing the talented young organist, for more information on Jerrick, visit <a href="https://www.jerrickcavagnaro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.jerrickcavagnaro.com/</a>

Local Event: Come enjoy an Organ Recital on the 1995 Peragallo Pipe Organ at St. Peter R.C. Church in Danbury.

Come enjoy an Organ Recital on the 1995...

Boston based organist, Jerrick Cavangaro, will be performing an organ recital at St. Peter Church on Friday November 13, at...

Come enjoy an Organ Recital on the 1995 Peragallo Pipe Organ at St. Peter R.C. Church in Danbury.

St. John’s Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church will host its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 14 from 10 AM-3 PM in the church auditorium. Santa’s Restaurant is noted for its traditional Slavonis Ethic food including stuffed cabbage, halushki, perohi and pagach. Frozen take out is available. The fair features a Country Store with home made baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles, nut and poppy rolls. There will be Gingerbread houses and &nbsp;crafts for &nbsp;the kids. For more information call 203-385-1020

Local Event: St John’s Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church Christmas Fair

Stratford

St John’s Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church...

St. John’s Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church will host its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 14 from 10 AM-3 PM in the...

St John’s Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church Christmas Fair

Police Athletic League Inc.

A Very Gifty Christmas! 
Holiday Craft Festival! 50 local vendors! Handmade Crafts!
Something for everyone on your GIFT list!Yummy Treats! Candles! Soaps! Jewelry! Baby items Knitted items! Other fun products!&nbsp;Food Trucks! Schlemdogs Danbury Police Activities League 35 Hayestown Rd Danbury, CT 06811
Saturday, November 14th, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm
Purchase TICKETS at the door. Admission is only $5 for adults. Children under 12 are free admission. FREE PARKING!
A portion of the door proceeds goes directly to the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life of Greater Danbury - CT
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Hosted by Crazy For Events CT For information contact: Karin@crazyforeventsct.com <a href="https://www.crazyforeventsct.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUlVPQjNkQWl2QnZ4b21DbXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4mUKtGMWGxInATIR6DBsCorBED0b_92zdRw9ZBCELJpCq0HoMlWp8T2NRb3w_aem_1-QvHf5oz82QEnHk0mj62Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.crazyforeventsct.com</a>

Local Event: 6th annual A Very Gifty Christmas

6th annual A Very Gifty Christmas

A Very Gifty Christmas! 
Holiday Craft Festival! 50 local vendors! Handmade Crafts!
Something for everyone on your GIFT...

Centennial Golf Club

Join the Patterson Rotary Club for "Beyond the Uniform: Honoring Service, Embracing New Beginnings," a meaningful brunch celebration recognizing local women veterans. The event features a catered brunch by Ledley Catering and a panel discussion exploring healthcare, employment, and purpose through the experiences of women veterans. Tickets are $60 per person, while women veterans attend as honored guests with complimentary admission.

Local Event: Patterson Rotary - Women Veterans Recognition Brunch

Patterson

Patterson Rotary - Women Veterans Recognition...

Join the Patterson Rotary Club for "Beyond the Uniform: Honoring Service, Embracing New Beginnings," a meaningful brunch...

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