Indoor Farmers Markets
Come taste the flavors of spring and support our local food vendors! Visit our indoor farmers markets on Saturday, March 4, and Saturday, March 18, from 10 to 1 p.m. at Town Hall, 19 Maple Ave.
An Evening of Storytelling and Poetry
The Coffee House presents original works by local artists on Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in Battell Chapel on the village green. Come enjoy an evening of live storytelling and poetry readings, performed by Rosemary Gill, Jude Mead and Susannah Wood, with coffee and homemade desserts. Everyone is welcome. $15 donation at the door. Call 860-542-5721 for more information.
Téada: A Concert for St. Patrick’s Day
Mark your calendars for the Norfolk Library’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration as the Irish band Téada fills the Great Hall with the vibrant traditional music of Ireland. Founded by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, Téada incudes fiddle, button accordion, flute, guitar, bodhrán and vocals (legendary West Kerry singer and accordionist Séamus Begley). Téada was named Best Young Irish Traditional Act at the Irish Music Awards and has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals around the world. This concert is free, but we ask that you call the library at 860-542-5075 or visit our website to register. Sunday, March 12, 5 p.m.
Documentary Film at the Norfolk Library: “SEED”
On Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m., there will be a special screening of “SEED: The Untold Story.” Not yet released in theaters, the film follows passionate seed keepers in their effort to protect a 12,000-year-old food legacy and maintain agricultural diversity for future generations.
Land Trust Winter Adventure
Snowshoe, ski or hike to Beech Hill in Barbour Woods on Sunday, March 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be hot cocoa and a campfire at Beech Hill, hosted by the Norfolk Land Trust. Please dress appropriately for the weather and follow the parking signs to the trailhead off Lovers Lane. In the event of bad weather, this will not be rescheduled.
Documentary Film at the Norfolk Library: “Gathering Our Hearts at Standing Rock”
On Thursday, March 30, at 7 p.m., the Norfolk Library will host award-winning filmmaker Fidel Moreno at a special screening of his documentary “Gathering Our Hearts at Standing Rock.” Moreno has been to the Native American camps at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation and filmed the unprecedented gathering of indigenous and other people united in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Moreno’s work in documentary film since 1983 has focused on the struggle of indigenous people and communities in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Central America.
Tax Relief Programs
The Assessor’s Office is now accepting applications for the State of Connecticut’s Elderly or Totally Disabled Homeowners and Additional Veterans’ Exemptions.
Applications and information on all tax relief programs are available from the Assessor’s Office at 860-542-5287 (open daily until 12 p.m.) or from the Town of Norfolk’s website at www.norfolkct.org.
Grant Cycle Announcement
Norfolk Foundation is pleased to accept grant applications through March 15. Using our new online system, you will be able to apply for a Station Place Grant—requests not to exceed $10,000. Visit the website to view our grant guidelines and procedures, as well as to gain access to the online application. Questions may be directed to Dawn Whalen, NF executive director, via email at dawnwhalen@norfolkfoundation.net or via phone at 860-541-0463.
Weekend in Norfolk Returns for a Second Year
Save the dates! The second annual Weekend in Norfolk returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 4, 5 and 6, with all kinds of great events for everyone. Write it on your calendar, invite friends and relations and be prepared for three days of fun!
