Funeral Gathering for Suzanne Dooley

The family of Suzanne T. Dooley welcomes friends to attend her funeral service at the Church of Christ Congregational on Sat., May 14, at 10 a.m. Reception in the chapel to follow the service, at 12 Litchfield Road, on the village green.

Art to Assist Ukraine: A Fundraising Art Sale

On Thurs., May 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Norfolk Hub Talks presents a reception kicking off an art exhibit and fundraiser running May 5 to June 28. Numerous artists’ work will be on exhibit and 100% of the proceeds from purchased artwork will be donated to Assist-Ukraine.org, a grassroots organization created by Norfolk resident, Anne Garrels and her friends Art Davidson and Heinz Coordes, to help provide needed supplies to the people of Ukraine who are fighting for their lives and their future. 

Celebration of Life for Arthur Rosenblatt

Please come for a celebration of former First Selectman Arthur Rosenblatt’s life on Sat., June 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Village Green, rain or shine.

90 Day Planning Workshop: A NWCC Small Business Seminar

On Wed., May 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Norfolk Hub Talks presents a small business workshop that will help attendees develop and execute a three-month road map for their business. For details and to register for this event, visit norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events

Lions Club Offering Scholarships

The Norfolk Lions Club is offering scholarships to Norfolk residents graduating from Northwestern Regional 7 High School or a private/alternate school. Scholarships are offered to students planning on attending a college/technical school in the fall. Applications may be picked up at the National Iron Bank, the Berkshire Country Store or the guidance department at Northwestern. Applications should be sent to the Lions Club, PO Box 399, Norfolk. Deadline for applications is May 15th.

Art Exhibit at the Norfolk Library 

The abstracted landscape paintings of Suzan Scott will be on display at the Norfolk Library during the month of May in an exhibit entitled “closely observed loosely rendered.” A reception for the artist will be held on Sun., May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m., hosted by the Norfolk Library Associates.

Food and Clothing Availability

The food pantry and clothes closet in the basement of the Battel Chapel will be open on the third Saturday of each month for area residents in need. This month it will be open May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Retirement Readiness

Examine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks such as long-term care and health care costs at this Norfolk Hub Talk on Tues., May 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events

Save the Date

The Norfolk Community Association is hosting a celebration of the Battell Fountain’s restoration on Sun., June 12 at 2 p.m. Norfolk Village Green. See the transformation and enjoy old fashioned music, fun and ice cream.

Book Launch: The Year of the Horses with author Courtney Maum
On Tues., May 3, at 5:30 p.m. the Norfolk Library will host Courtney Maum for the launch of her memoir, The Year of the Horses. For this event, she will be in conversation with author Elissa Altman. Sharp, heartfelt, and cathartic, The Year of the Horses captures a woman’s journey out of depression and the horses that guide her, physically and emotionally, on a new path forward. Please visit www.norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register for this event.

The Bumble Bees of Connecticut: Common, Rare & Declining Species

In this Norfolk Hub Talks presentation on Mon., May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m., Tracy Zarrillo, a wild bee scientist in the Department of Entomology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will talk about the decline of several species of bumble bees, the diversity of bumble bees in CT (16 species documented) and how to identify species one might encounter. For details and to register, visit norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events.

 Monuments Men Program 

In recognition of VE Day on May 6, the Norfolk Library will present a virtual program on the Monuments Men on Thurs., May 5, at 5:30 p.m. with Anna Bottinelli, President of the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art. The Monuments Men were a group of American and British men and women, who risked their lives to preserve the artistic and cultural achievements of western civilization from the destruction of war and theft by the Nazis. To register for the Zoom link, please visit www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation at 860-542-5075 ext. 2.

Look for Birds in Haystack State Park

Join the Norfolk Land Trust on an early morning excursion at Haystack State Park to look for Spring birds at 7:30 a.m. on Sat., May 14. Experienced birder Susannah Wood will lead the group on a walk through the park. Meet at the pond, approximately 0.4 miles from the entrance on Route 272 North. Please wear walking shoes, bring binoculars and dress appropriately — it is tick season. 

Chamber Music Concert at Library

Please join us on Sun., May 29, at 4 p.m. for a performance of chamber music by the New World Trio. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World presents wide-ranging concerts of both classical and contemporary chamber music works, performed with consummate artistry. Please visit www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation at 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register for this free concert.

Turn Ideas into Products – 3D Designing with V-Carve

Presented by Norfolk Hub Talks, Tues., May 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., this course, offered by NCCC’s Entrepreneurial Center, will teach attendees how to start a cottage business with affordable 3D CNC milling from Erick Royer, CEO of Stepcraft. This event is sponsored by The Norfolk Hub, The Northwest COG, and SCORE Northwest CT. For more information or to register, please visit: nwcc.edu/sbs

Colebrook Annual Meeting

The Colebrook Historical Society (CHS) invites you to attend our annual meeting on Sunday, May 1 in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 3 p.m. We’ll report what we were able to accomplish in 2021 and outline our plans for 2022.     Refreshments will be on hand. To become a member of the CHS. Just email us at colebrookhistoricalsociety@gmail.com . You’ll be invited to all our events and gatherings in the coming season. All are most welcome.