Sidewalk Sunday
Join us on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Station Place from 1 to 5 p.m. for a sidewalk filled with Norfolk artists, authors and organizations showcasing their talents! It’s Weekend in Norfolk’s new event, Sidewalk Sunday, with live music and special finds for everyone to enjoy.

Terra String Quartet at the New Marlborough Meeting House
The award-winning Terra String Quartet will appear at the Meeting House in New Marlborough, Mass., at 4:30 pm on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. The program will consist of music by Haydn, Borodin and Brahms. The Meeting House is located at 54 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd. Tickets are available at www.nmmeetinghouse.org or by calling 413-229-5045.

Ted Byers Conservation Lecture
The Annual Ted Byers Conservation Lecture at Doolittle Lake will take place on Aug. 16 in the Clubhouse at 528 Doolittle Drive at 4 p.m. This year’s topic is “Hydrilla.” It’s free and open to the public with a wine and cheese reception afterwards. 

Outdoor Worship at Haystack Park Pond
Bring a chair, coffee, tea and your appreciation for this lovely setting as we sing, pray, and give thanks during this brief outdoor worship experience hosted by Church of Christ UCC, on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Haystack Park Pond. Open to all. Call 542-5721 for info.

Learn Forest Management & Identification
Great Mountain Forest is offering a three-day Forest Management Intensive on Aug. 1, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will gain skill in tree and shrub identification, forest management, ecological processes and forest stewardship. Cost is $25 per day. To register, go to greatmountainforest.org.

Matsiko World Orphan Choir
Welcome the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia and Peru to Norfolk on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. This group is on their annual U.S. tour to raise awareness for the urgent needs of children in countries served by their non-profit International Children’s Network. To register, please visit the Norfolk Library website www.norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075 ext. 2.

Wellness Fest—Friday Night on the Green
On Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., you can get a massage, have your blood pressure checked, and practice CPR at Friday Night on the Green. Learn about yoga, tai chi, and enjoy some good eats and live music. Sponsored by the Church of Christ UCC Justice and Joy Team. Call 542-5721 for info.

West African Dance Workshop for Children
On Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m., Iddi Saaka, a native of Ghana and a versatile and award-winning West African performance artist, will introduce children (K-6) to the general movement vocabulary of West Africa dance forms. Limited to 20 children. To register, please www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2.

Kids Garden Club
Learn gardening skills, taste garden-fresh snacks, and enjoy games and creative projects on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. Free and open to Norfolk kids ages five and up. Join us to learn all about gardening and plant care, as well as the joy of harvesting delicious and healthy produce. Our limit is 9 children. Sponsored by the Church of Christ UCC Green Team. Registration is required – call 542-5721 to register or for more info.

Anne Gill: My Grandfather’s Stories
At Norfolk Library on Monday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. for Anne Gill will present “My Grandfather’s Stories: Meeting Grandfather in His Fiction.” To try and discover more about
Brendan Gill, the grandfather she didn’t get to know well in life, she began recording his short stories from the collection, “Ways of Loving.” To register for this program, visit www.norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Mike Cobb & Friends
On Sunday, Aug. 31, Mike Cobb & Friends will be performing live in Battell Chapel. This fundraiser concert will focus on supporting immigrants and refugees in our area. We will offer yummy peach-themed desserts, and a free-will offering will go to the Church of Christ UCC Minister’s Discretionary Fund, earmarked for immigrant support. Call 542-5721 for info.

Turi Rostad Art Exhibit
Recent work by Norfolk artist Turi Rostad will be on display throughout the month of August at Norfolk Library. Turi is a contemporary artist whose work is energetic and spontaneous. A reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the library.

Books & Boots Junior at Barbour Woods
On Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9:30 a.m., families and young hikers are invited to Books & Books, Jr., a hiking and & book discussion. Meet at the Barbour Woods trailhead on Lovers Lane. The hike will be a little more than one mile. Please register at www.norfolklibrary.org or by phone 860-542-5075.