Norfolk Fire Department to Receive Governor’s Proclamation

In honor of its years of service, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Proclamation on Firefighter Recognition Day. On Friday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m., all members of the department will gather at the firehouse in full dress uniform for a group photograph. Local politicians, reporters and all townspeople are invited to attend. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

What’s It Like to Be on Jeopardy?

On Friday evening, September 11, at 7, the Colebrook Historical Society will host a reception, followed by a presentation by Jim Flynn, “What’s It Like to Be on Jeopardy?” Flynn appeared on the TV show in 1991. The event will be held at the Colebrook Historical Society, and all are welcome. For further information, contact Carol Lore at 860-738-8244 or carol.7508@yahoo.com.

 “Norfolk: A Documentary,” by Christopher Little

Christopher Little’s film about Norfolk will make its public debut at the library on Saturday, September 19, at 4 p.m. Highlights of the film include stunning aerial views of town shot from a DJI Quadcopter (the same model that crashed on the White House lawn), the installation of the cupola on the Music Shed, curling, sapping at Great Mountain Forest, Christmas on the Green, Tobey Pond, the farmers market, and much more. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served after the film (approximate running time: 35–40 min.), and DVD’s will be for sale.

Taconic Learning Center Begins Fall Semester

TLC will have another exciting semester, with 10 courses on a range of topics, including “The Canterbury Tales,” music of the Gershwin Brothers, Asian philosophy and a film course on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Classes start September 21. For more information and to register, please go to taconiclearningcenter.org, or call 860-364-9363. Membership is open to everyone, with a one-time contribution of $60 for all of the year’s courses.

Shakespeare’s Powerful Women: Three Evenings with Three Characters

Kim Maxwell hosts a series of screenings and discussions about Shakespeare’s women starting Monday, September 21, at 7 p.m. Three Shakespeare plays will be paired with popular modern movies: “Romeo and Juliet” with “Shakespeare in Love”; “Merchant of Venice” with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”; and “Macbeth” with “The Graduate.” Clips from the paired movies will be shown before the discussion. The series continues on October 5 and 19.

Norfolk Land Trust Sponsors 5k Trail Race

The Norfolk Land Trust will sponsor its second annual 5k trail Race on Sunday, September 27, at noon in Barbour Woods. Registration is $10; $15 on race day. Online registration is available at bit.ly/NLTtrailrace2015, or downloadable at www.greystoneracing.net. A post-race awards ceremony will be held at Infinity Hall Bistro. For more information, contact Kate Johnson at katebjohnson@mac.com.

Housatonic Heritage Walk at GMF

From 1:30 to 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, September 27, Jody Bronson and Charles Canham will lead an interpretive walk, See the Forest Through the Trees, at Great Mountain Forest. Walk will start at the Childs Center, 200 Canaan Mountain Road. To register, please call 860-824-8188, or contact jean@greatmountainforest.org.

Tell Us About Yourself

Come and promote your local organization! All Norfolk area nonprofits are invited to set up a display at the Classic Community Vintage Vehicle Show on September 27. This is a great opportunity to showcase your organization, recruit members or just inform the community about your mission. Join us for a fun day at Station Place from noon to 4 p.m. and get the word out about your group. For more information, contact Marie Lowe at 860-307-1487 or marie@mi-ms.com.

Corner Club: Jester Jim

This afterschool program at the Norfolk Library resumes on Wednesday, September 30, at 3:40 p.m. with an out-of-the-ordinary juggling show. With his trunk full of props, a looping machine, and a beat box intro, Jester Jim will take the stage and mesmerize young and old.