Anne Garrels, Neal Conan and Ensemble Galilei, April 3
On their East Coast tour of major cities and Norfolk, Ensemble Galilei and friends will perform “Between War and Here” at Church of Christ Congregational on April 3, at 7 p.m. The performance combines music and poetry for a celebration of resilience, courage, loss and hope in the wake of war.

Dance Performance at Battell Chapel, April 6
Come to see Moxie Dance Company perform “Flight Pattern” on Saturday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at the Battell Chapel, 12 Village Green. Artistic Director Meghan McDermott and Assistant Director Zoe Allard were inspireds to create this dance piece by the relationship and movement of birds. Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit Church of Christ Congregational, Norfolk. For more information, please call 860-542-5721. 

Catholic Women’s Club Annual Bake Sale, April 14
Don’t miss out on the delicious baked goods available at St. Martin of Tours Parish’sImmaculate Conception Church, Klauer Hall, on Saturday, April 13^, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mondays at the Hub, Monday, April 15
“The Psychology of Stuff—Why We Have So Much and What We Can Do About It” with Dr. Kelly Kandra Hughes, PhD. Building on topics presented in this issue of Norfolk Now, Dr. Hughes will discuss ways to minimize our relationship with stuff, including practical advice for decluttering and ways to keep our unwanted stuff out of landfills. Monday, April 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. Advance Registration at http://www.norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events. Limited seating, free and open to the public. For more information, call Dawn Whalen at 860-542-7185 x250 or dawnwhalen@norfolkfoundation.net.

Easter Egg Party, April 20
Church of Christ Congregational (UCC) is hosting a Most Eggcellent Easter party for children of all ages on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the dining room of Battell Chapel, 12 Village Green. We’ll have an egg dyeing station and Easter-themed arts and crafts. The event is free, but you need to bring your own hard-boiled eggs. We’ll supply the rest. Questions may be directed to NorfolkCTUCC-CE@outlook.com or 860-542-5721.

Weekend in Norfolk Meeting, April 20Would you like to put on an event during Weekend in Norfolk this summer? You are invited to a Saturday, April 20, meeting being held at 10 a.m. at the Hub, 2 Station Place. Event organizers will share their plans and discuss ways to make WIN even better. Want to put on an event but can’t come to the meeting? Contact Sue Frisch, 860-542-6076 or suefrisch@mindspring.com.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Wednesday, April 24
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive, sponsored by St. Martin of Tours Parish and the Norfolk Lions Club at Klauer Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North Street, on Wednesday April 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. For an appointment, visit REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or call 1-800-733-2767.

Norfolk Clean-Up Day, Saturday April 27
Help keep Norfolk picture perfect! Join the Norfolk Community Association for the annual spring clean-up. Meet in front of the Norfolk Hub at 9 a.m. on April 27 to help refresh the town after a long hard winter. We will provide the trash bags. Bring a pair of work gloves and wear appropriate footgear. Breakfast goodies will be served to get you started.

Norfolk Land Trust Plans Trail Work Day, Saturday, April 27
Please join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in front of the Hub for our Spring Trail Work Day to get our trails in shape for the season.  Please wear waterproof shoes and bring work gloves. Work sessions will end around 3 p.m. If you plan to attend, please help us get a head count by contacting Bill Couch by email at billcouch1@mac.comor by calling 860-480-4981.

Browsing, Bidding and Bites
Come to the annual Silent Auction at Battell Chapel on Saturday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to bid on vacation rentals, concert tickets, dinners and breakfasts, gift baskets and many more carefully selected items. Enjoy wine and beer from Big Elm and Norbrook Breweries; nibble on tasty bites from local restaurants and cooks, while browsing and bidding. A donation of $25 at the door supports the Church of Christ Congregational on the Village Green. For more information call: 860-542-5721.