Join the Wilton Land Trust for a guided hike through Chestnut Meadows with local entomologist Victor DeMasi&nbsp;to learn how to gently trap, identify, and release bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This family-friendly event will also include a special display of butterfly specimens from the Yale Peabody Museum.
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Local Event: Pollinator Walk with Victor DeMasi and Wilton Land Trust

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Wilton

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Pollinator Walk with Victor DeMasi and Wilton...

Join the Wilton Land Trust for a guided hike through Chestnut Meadows with local entomologist Victor DeMasi to learn how to...

Pollinator Walk with Victor DeMasi and Wilton Land Trust

Janet Johnson

Hayleigh Evans

New York City Metropolitan Area

RJ Scofield

New Canaan

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Weston-Redding-Easton

Norwalk

Alfred Branch

Westport

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

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Jeff Edwards

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New York

Richard Kaufman

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Stamford

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Wilton Quaker Meeting

8th CT Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell
Poetry Remembers: Art, Empathy &amp; the Shape of Our Shared History
Monday, July 13, 2026 at the HFFC Monthly Featured-Speaker Program
7:00 PM program. Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual)

On Monday, July 13, 2026 Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) will feature Connecticut Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell in conversation about the power of poetry. &nbsp;Poets capture the soul of society, preserving what the historical record alone cannot. &nbsp;Poetry can curate voices and histories often underrepresented, thereby challenging our understanding of our common histories, enriching our understanding of the complexities of race, culture, and identity, and evoking empathy. Ultimately, poetry is both a literary exploration of an era and a conversation with its historical foundation.

Antoinette Brim-Bell (Antoinette Brim) has been Connecticut’s 8th State Poet Laureate since 2023. &nbsp;She is the author of three full-length poetry collections, most recently These Women You Gave Me, which was the inspiration for the ballet In Her Image (performed on the Alvin Ailey stage). &nbsp;Her poetry has appeared broadly, including in Poetry Magazine and Poem-a-Day. She was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in both poetry and essay. &nbsp;A sought-after voice, she is a Professor of English at CT State Community College, Capital, in Hartford. 
<a href="https://youtu.be/vB3Es322oFA?si=CO9rBzVlwvc8zrYD" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/vB3Es322oFA?si=CO9rBzVlwvc8zrYD</a>
This meeting is free and open to all.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us in Wilton for the presentation and the social gathering beforehand.&nbsp; (We will supply the address after you register.) Gourmet pizza and refreshments will be served from 6:15-7:00 PM.&nbsp;The presentation will start at 7:00. &nbsp;We will also be recording and broadcasting this meeting virtually via Zoom for anyone who is unable to join us in person; check in is at 6:45.&nbsp;
Register at <a href="https://bit.ly/CTPoetLaureate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/CTPoetLaureate</a> to attend in person or to receive a link to participate online.
The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Connecticut (HFFC), espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community. It holds monthly featured speaker programs, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at <a href="https://www.hffcct.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hffcct.org</a>

Local Event: 8th CT Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Ball

8th CT Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Ball

8th CT Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell
Poetry Remembers: Art, Empathy & the Shape of Our Shared History
Monday, July 13,...

LUXURY FURNITURE BANKRUPTCY AUCTION – BEDFORD HILLS
The showroom inventory of Willow Furniture &amp; Design is being sold at public auction.&nbsp; Everything will be sold regardless of price.
Shop hundreds of premium furnishings, including living room, dining room, bedroom, office, outdoor furniture, designer lighting, area rugs, artwork, mattresses, mirrors, and home décor from many of today's leading manufacturers, including Bernhardt, Hooker Furniture, American Leather, Four Hands, CR Laine, Wesley Hall, Magnolia Home, Currey &amp; Company, Uttermost, Surya, and many more.
Online Bidding Ends: Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 11:00 AM
Location: 230 Route 117 Bypass, Bedford Hills, NY
Preview the complete catalog, inspection information, and register to bid at:
<a href="https://www.ajwillnerauctions.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ajwillnerauctions.com</a>
Professional auction conducted by A.J. Willner Auctions, retained by the secured creditor as part of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation.
Questions? Call (908) 789-9999.

Local Event: Willow Furniture & Design - Bankruptcy Auction

Willow Furniture & Design - Bankruptcy Auction

LUXURY FURNITURE BANKRUPTCY AUCTION – BEDFORD HILLS
The  showroom inventory of Willow Furniture & Design is being sold at...

Online Webinar

Register now at www.advicekrew.com and join us for an upcoming free webinar on July 15th. Advice from different counselors and the counselor, Leticia will join us for guidance and Q&amp;A. Email: admin@advicekrew.com for any questions.&nbsp;

Local Event: Free College-Planning Webinar For Parents

Free College-Planning Webinar For Parents

Register now at www.advicekrew.com and join us for an upcoming free webinar on July 15th. Advice from different counselors and...

The Glass House

Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your&nbsp;self-guided visit&nbsp;to the campus, you will have free access to the&nbsp;Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, and Sculpture Gallery.
On view this year in the Painting Gallery&nbsp;is&nbsp;Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One. Featuring newly commissioned paintings by Jackson in dialogue with works by Rauschenberg from the historic site’s permanent collection and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the exhibition contributes to a global slate of 2025–26 initiatives that reexamine Rauschenberg’s legacy, honoring his expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity, and commitment to change.
In the Sculpture Gallery,&nbsp;encounter&nbsp;the large-scale works by artists including John Chamberlain, Bruce Nauman, and Frank Stella that were collected by Philip Johnson and David Whitney.
Our expert educators will be available across the site to provide information and answer questions.
Please note that all guests&nbsp;will need to exit The Glass House property by 8 PM.

Local Event: Third Thursdays at The Glass House this Summer

Third Thursdays at The Glass House this Summer

Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your self-guided visit to the campus, you will have...

The Cannon Grange

Join Schmendrick's Bookshop for a conversation between Lu Chekowsky, the brilliant author behind "Don't Buy What I'm Selling, and Natalie Ponte, a former tech person turned bookstore owner.
We'll talk about Lu's book, our complicated relationships with advertising and our bodies, art, technology, and more.
Bring your curiosity, questions, and a copy of your book to be signed, or pick up a copy at the door.
Lu Chekowsky is a writer and Emmy-award winning creative director. In her most recent job in the advertising industry, she was Lead Creative Director for Video at Facebook. Before that, she was the SVP of Brand Creative at Comedy Central, where she developed campaigns for shows like: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, South Park, Nathan for You, and Broad City. Previously, she was VP, Creative Director at MTV, where she made ads for: Teen Wolf, The Jersey Shore, The Real World and the Video Music Awards. Before working in entertainment, Lu was a Creative Director and Copywriter at Wieden+Kennedy, where she oversaw work for brands such as: Jordan, Noxzema, Delta Airlines, and The National MS Society. She is a 2023 New York State Council on the Arts/New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Nonfiction Literature and her writing has been supported by: Mass MoCA, Vermont Studio Center, Craigardan, and Tin House. Her essays and poetry have been published in The Rumpus, Pigeon Pages, and Hobart, and her pieces about the cultural impacts of advertising have appeared in Ad Age and Muse by Clio. She lives in the Hudson Valley.
Natalie Ponte is the owner of Schmendrick's Bookshop. She earner her MFA at the <a href="https://as.nyu.edu/departments/cwp/low-residency-mfa.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NYU Low-Residency Writers Workshop in Paris</a>. Before that, I spent about fifteen years in a variety of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieponte/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sales, marketing, and partnerships roles</a> at companies like Meta and Google, and currently works at the audiobook platform <a href="https://www.libro.fm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Libro.fm</a>. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, a menagerie of animals, and a couple of human boys. In her spare time she maintains a ranked database of made-for-TV holiday movies called <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQXG5d_csQ8o4e0UGO4tRU5_dN8BXWN2TA3-Rm0pi_V-WBuUF07_cKSrB3q_-OtaR6OKfX5OmI-O--y/pubhtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the Christmas Curve,</a> and dreams of one day writing the Great American Chanukah Film.

Local Event: An Evening With Lu Chekowsky, Author of "Don't Buy What I'm Selling" 

An Evening With Lu Chekowsky, Author of "Don't...

Join Schmendrick's Bookshop for a conversation between Lu Chekowsky, the brilliant author behind "Don't Buy What I'm Selling,...

An Evening With Lu Chekowsky, Author of "Don't Buy What I'm Selling" 

Six years after the passing of Congressman John Lewis, we're gathering in Ridgefield to protect voting rights, carry his torch forward, and continue his legacy for the next generation.
Join us for a march and rally in his honor. We'll begin at the First Congregational Church (FCC), 103 Main St, and march to Ballard Park, where we'll hear from speakers including Josh Elliott, Noel Casler, and Aimee Berger-Girvalo.Sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/VJzVxt
If you're able, we encourage you to join us at FCC for the start of the march. You're also welcome to join along the route — at Jesse Lee United Methodist Church or St. Stephen's Church, for example. If you do join along the way, please get there at 2:00 if possible, so we can have a presence all along the route from FCC to Ballard Park.
Come one, come all. Bring your signs, bring your energy. Protect voting rights. Protect democracy.

Local Event: Ridgefield Good Trouble Lives On

Ridgefield Good Trouble Lives On

Six years after the passing of Congressman John Lewis, we're gathering in Ridgefield to protect voting rights, carry his torch...

Redding Historical Society

Experience an incredible day of live performances featuring The Vondrooks, Nick Depuy, and more at the Rock ‘n Roots Music Festival. The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks show, with ticket options available for the full event or fireworks-only access. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with free admission for children 12 and under, but please note that pets, grills, and pop-up tents are not permitted. For more information:&nbsp; reddinghistory.org; info@reddinghistory.org; 203-938-9095

Local Event: Rock 'n Roots Music Festival & Fireworks Show-2026

Rock 'n Roots Music Festival & Fireworks Show-2026

Experience an incredible day of live performances featuring The Vondrooks, Nick Depuy, and more at the Rock ‘n Roots Music...

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