Rebecca Bluebell Ward at the Library
Botanical paintings and drawings by Rebecca Bluebell Ward will be on display at the Norfolk Library for the month of October in an exhibition entitled “flos.wild.” A reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., hosted by the Library Associates.

Mindset Tools with Miranda Lee
Learn how to use mindset tools through Miranda Lee’s Zoom classes on Saturdays from 9:15 to 10 a.m. October’s theme is Radical Acceptance—let go of resistance and meet life with greater compassion and clarity. Anyone can join at any time. Please visit norfolklibrary.org to register for the Zoom link or call 860-542-5075.

“Dancers” Comes to Sculpture Trail
A sculpture by Ann Curtiss Scoville, entitled “Dancers,” will be installed on the Norfolk Sculpture Trail on town land behind Norfolk Library on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m., in a ceremony hosted by the Norfolk Community Association

Medicare/Medicaid Changes
A representative from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will present on the changes to Medicare and Medicaid insurance for the upcoming year on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m., at Town Hall.

Free Flu Shots and Covid Vaccines
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., flu shots will be offered at Town Hall for anyone three years of age and older. Covid-19 vaccines and pneumonia shots will also be available. Call the social services department at 860-542-2887 to pre-register (required).

How Forests Support Pollinators
The Norfolk Nature Alliance will host a free Zoom webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Hub featuring Dr. Doug Tallamy, a leading entomologist and authority on pollination ecology. Learn how forests support pollinators throughout their life cycles and how wilderness conservation can help address pollinator declines.

Sound Bath/Yoga Nidra at Battell Chapel
Lisa Pepino and Nancy Monk will lead a program of yoga nidra and sound healing on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m., in the Battell Chapel. The suggested donation is $20.

Banned Books Discussion at the Library
In response to a surge in book challenges in libraries, schools and bookstores, Banned Books Week (Oct. 4-10) was created by the American Library Association in 1982 to advocate against censorship. Join a book discussion of the award-winning (and an ALA Top 10 Most Challenged Books for 2025) young adult novel “Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. Register at norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075 to borrow a copy through InterLibrary Loan.

Ministry of Bread at UCC
The Ministry of Bread is an informal group of bread enthusiasts that meets monthly to share, practice and enjoy the craft of bread making. The group is open to all; the next baking session will be on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Battell Chapel kitchen.

Lunch & Learn for Seniors
The Norfolk Library will host a lunch and learn program for seniors on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served, and Laurie Foulke-Green will share discoveries in her research as a family historian. Limited to 12 adults; please visit norfolklibrary.org to register or call 860-542-5075.

Wild Animals in the Neighborhood
On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m., conservationist Nancy Elle Smith will give a slide presentation at Norfolk Library about her book “Downwind,” which documents the quirkiness, the exuberance and the fierce beauty of wild animals in the neighborhood. Please visit norfolklibrary.org to register or call 860-542-5075.

Building Resilient Forests
Great Mountain Forest, the Yale Building Lab, GOA Architecture and graduate students from the Yale School of Architecture will host a free program at the Norfolk Library on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., exploring how architects and foresters are collaborating to pioneer regenerative construction technologies that minimize environmental impact while supporting healthy, resilient forests. Visit the GMF website to register.

Bocce Tournament Rescheduled
The annual bocce tournament has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m., hosted by Ten Station Place, LLC. Pizza truck and beverages for players and fans!

Scarecrows in City Meadow
Gather on Robertson Plaza on Saturday, Oct.17, from noon to 3 p.m. for a fun afternoon celebrating fall in Norfolk. There will be scarecrows, music, pumpkin painting, cider donuts and more!

8th Annual Tour de Forest
The Tour de Forest and Icebox Gravel bike rides will be held Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration at the Norfolk Curling Club begins at 8 a.m.; rides start at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit bikereg.com/norfolk-ct-tour-de-forest.

Crafts for the Curious
The Norfolk Library will host a Monday night series of adult craft workshops—just bring your curiosity! On Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m., the craft will be creating collage journals. Oct. 26 will feature shadow painting. Limited to 18 adults; registration is required at norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Berkshire Taconic Foundation at the Hub
On Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Hub, representatives from the Berkshire Taconic Foundation will outline regional resources, philanthropic opportunities and business-focused support programs available to businesses in the Northwest Corner.

Ragtime at the Library with Tony Kieraldo
World-renowned pianist and composer Tony Kieraldo will perform at the Norfolk Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. Based in Hudson, N.Y., Kieraldo has performed at Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, the London Palladium, Town Hall and Tanglewood among many other venues. Please visit norfolklibrary.org to register for this free concert or call 860-542-5075.

Robin Crofut-Brittingham Book Signing
Award-winning visual artist and writer Robin Crofut-Brittingham’s work explores the intersection of real and imagined worlds, inspired by nature. On Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m., she will speak about “The Illuminated Book of Blooms,” the second (following “The Illuminated Book of Birds”) in a series of nature books she has written and illustrated. Both books will be available for purchase and signing. Please visit the Norfolk Library website to register or call 860-542-5075.

Sinking City, Rising Seas with May Joseph
At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, Professor May Joseph will offer a glimpse into storm surge in New York and how climate redesign is grappling with the impending challenges of sinking land and rising seas. A resident of Norfolk, Joseph is a professor at the Pratt Institute and has written widely on global environmentalism. Please visit the Norfolk Library website to register or call 860-542-5075.

Tai Chi at UCC
Tai Chi group practice is offered at the UCC on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fee: $10

Yoga for Seniors
Wendy Larsen leads a free yoga class for seniors at Battell Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

Dance for Fun
Kristin Mudge leads a dance class on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Battell Chapel. No dance experience required—just a love of moving to lively, energetic music. A $10 donation benefits the UCC.

Norfolk Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
The Food Pantry and Clothes Closet at UCC Norfolk are open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving residents of: Norfolk, Canaan, Falls Village, Colebrook, Winsted and Winchester. Donations of food and gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing are very welcome. For more information, please call the office at 860-542-5721.

Eve’s Porch Writers & Readers
Writers and readers gather the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at Geer Lodge in Canaan and the third Monday of the month in Norfolk’s UCC church at 9:30 a.m. Call 860-542-5721 for more information.

Listening Circle
The UCC welcomes all who may be dealing with loss to a Listening Circle every other Thursday at 4 p.m., in Battell Chapel. Please contact the church at 860-542-5721 to learn more.

Living Sober, a Beginners Group
Join the group on Wednesdays at noon in Battell Chapel.