By the Stars Above: Bird Migration and Dark Skies
The Norfolk Land Trust invites you to learn how you can reduce light pollution to help provide migrating birds safe passage between their spring nesting and wintering grounds. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St. in  Winsted. Free and open to the public, with light refreshments to follow. Co-sponsored with the Winchester Land Trust, Highland Lake Watershed Association, and New Hartford Land Trust. For any questions, please contact: winchesterlandtrust@yahoo.com. 

Knitting For Warmth and Friendship
Winter is just around the corner, so the Norfolk Library Knitters encourage all their fellow knitters—and crocheters—to join them in the Norfolk Library on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., to knit hats, scarves and mittens for their neighbors in need. All materials, including a range of simple patterns, will be provided, or you can bring your own. Experienced guides will be on hand to provide advice and instruction. Finished items will be donated to The Gathering Place, a drop-in center for the homeless in Torrington.

Hunter’s Moon Full Moon Hike
The Norfolk Land Trust is hosting its annual full moon hike on Friday, Oct. 18.  We will gather in the Dennis Hill State Park parking lot at 5:45 p.m. and hike to the pavilion. Sunset is at 6:05 p.m., and the Hunter’s Moon will rise at 6:37 p.m. Dress appropriately for being outdoors and bring a flashlight. The event will be cancelled in the event of limited visibility (watch our social media pages for updates). For any questions, please contact norfolklandtrustct@gmail.com. 

History of Civilian Conservation Corps Discussion in Colebrook
The Colebrook Historical Society will host a “Friday Night Gathering” on Oct. 18.  The evening will begin at 7 p.m.  with refreshments at the Seymour Inn.  Around 7:30,  the group will move next door to the Town Hall Meeting Room for a special presentation by author/historian Marty Podskoch, “The Civilian Conservation Corps – Its History and Work in Connecticut.” The Conservation Corps was created in March, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s New Deal. Its goal was to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression.  In his power point presentation Mr. Podskoch will trace the history of these camps. The Seymour Inn is located in Colebrook Center at the intersection of Routes 183 and 182A.  For further information on the event contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.     

International Day of Non-Violence
The Norfolk Library Corner Club is celebrating International Day of Non-Violence and Gandhi’s birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. A henna artist will demonstrate this ancient practice of wishing joy and luck. The children will also be offered Indian treats and a peace symbol craft to decorate. This program is limited to 15 children and best for ages 6 and up. Children will need a note to get off the bus at the Library.  Please visit www.norfolklibrary.org to register or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2.

October Hub Community Events

• Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6 – Haystack Book Festival
• Sunday, Oct. 6^t – Haystack Mountain Challenge
• Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kick up some fun! – Line Dancing with Kristen Mudge at the Norfolk Hub. Registration appreciated – for ages 12 and older.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 4 p.m., join us for fun and pet pride, as people and their pets parade about Robertson Plaza. Pup and people treats will be provided. Help enliven the season with iconic and creative costumes or come to watch the playful pup-spectacles.
• For more information, contact the Hub at  office@norfolkhub.org  or call (860) 542-7185 x250.

Nina Mascetti Ritson to exhibit work at Library 
Paintings and prints by Nina Mascetti Ritson will be on display at the Norfolk Library during the month of October. Nina has been a prominent figure in Norfolk’s art scene for many years.  An award-winning artist, she is a member of Norfolk Artists & Friends and has exhibited at many area art shows as well as the Lyme Art Association. A reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., hosted by the Library Associates.

Storytelling at Battell Chapel
Friday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 8:30  p.m. UCC Norfolk will host “Here’s My Story” in Battell Chapel.  This coffee house atmosphere will feature stories (often humorous) by local residents: Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo, Kristin Mudge and Bill Eckert. The evening is free and open to everyone.  Coffee and cookies will be served.

Tour de Forest
Meet at the Norfolk Curling Club at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 to ride  your bicycle in Norfolk’s annual Tour de Forest. Be a part of Icebox Gravel, a 28.9 miles ride or Tour de Forest, which is 12.6 miles long. Cost $50 Adult, $25 for teens, 12 years old and younger are free. After the ride, don’t miss the Curling Club’s First Annual Pig Roast. All proceeds from Tour de Forest go to supporting Rails to Trails and Great Mountain Forest.

Mindfulness Series with Miranda Lee
Learn how to use mindfulness tools in your daily life as Miranda Lee continues her classes on Saturdays from 9:15  to 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Norfolk Library, this course is offered via Zoom. Anyone can join at any time. Please visit the Norfolk Library website www.norfolklibrary.org to register for the Zoom link or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2.

Classic Bette Davis Film Series 
Robert Dance, author of Fabulous Faces of Classic Hollywood (2024,) will introduce three Bette Davis films to be shown this fall on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Norfolk Library. The series begins on Oct. 18 with a screening of Dark Victory (1939), one of ten films for which Davis received an Academy Award nomination for best actress. The series continues on Nov. 22, with Now, Voyager (1942); and on Dec. 6, All About Eve (1950). Visit the Norfolk Library website @www.norfolklibrary.org or call Front Desk Circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

Fall Festival for Teens
Decorate pumpkins and play glow-in-the-dark corn hole at this Fall Festival for grades 7 through 12 on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Eat pumpkin pie, chili (turkey and vegetarian options), apple cider donuts, cookies and more. Stay for a screening of Beetlejuice (1988) at 7 p.m.. This event is produced by the Library’s Teen Advisory Council. Visit the Norfolk Library website @www.norfolklibrary.org or call Front Desk Circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

Equal Rights Amendment Discussion at Norfolk Library
In 2020, Virginia became the 38th and final state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. And yet, it is still not in the Constitution. Find out more about the movement to bring the Equal Rights Amendment across the very last threshold. The documentary film, Ratified, will be shown at the Norfolk Library on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. On Thursday, Oct. 24, a second documentary, The Candidate, will be screened, followed by discussion.. Visit the Norfolk Library website www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

Books & Boots
The second Books & Boots hike will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. The group will hike the Barbour Woods Swamp Trail under the leadership of Hartley Mead and Bina Thomson as they discuss Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake. It is not necessary to have read the book first and all hiking abilities are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Land Trust. Visit the Norfolk Library website www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

Japanese Shakuhachi Performance
On Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m., Hanz Araki and Ralph Samuelson will perform a program of Japanese meditative music featuring the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute. The modern shakuhachi dates back to the 17^th century when it was used by Zen monks for spiritual purposes. Warm beverages will be served. Visit the Norfolk Library website www.norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.