Concert and Songwriting Workshop at the Norfolk Library

Ed Snodderly, a Southern music legend, will perform on Saturday, April 2 at Norfolk Library with a noon to 2 p.m. workshop and 7:30 p.m. concert. Born in East Tennessee, Ed is a songwriter, actor, and musician who played in the critically-acclaimed duo The Brother Boys. He will offer a free songwriting workshop (pre-registration required, limited to 12) and a concert in the evening. The concert is free, and reservations are strongly encouraged, 860-542-5075.

Documentary Film at the Norfolk Library

Oscar-nominated director Markus Imhoof will tackle the vexing issue of why bees, worldwide, are facing extinction, with a free showing of his film, More Than Honey, at Norfolk Library on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. With all the hallmarks of a great nature documentary, the film employs the latest in cinematic technology to observe phenomena undetectable by normal eyesight, beautifully portraying the dramatic story of the disappearance of millions of bees in the last decade. The film is an unprecedented global examination of endangered honeybees spanning from California to Switzerland, China and Australia.

Open House at Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department

On Saturday, April 9, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in National Volunteer Week by opening the doors to its fire house located at 20 Shepard Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with volunteer firefighters about the work they do, explore fire apparatus and turnout gear, get a tour of the fire house, and fill out an application. For more information, visit www.norfolkfire.org.

Two Afternoons of Poetry at the Norfolk Library

In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Norfolk Library will host two afternoons of poetry reading. On Sunday April 10 at 4 p.m., professional singer and choral conductor Charles Fidlar will bring his wealth of musical knowledge to a recitation of Walt Whitman’s poetry, using rhythm and melodic contour to invoke the musical setting. Poets Susannah Wood and Karen Chase will read from their published works the following Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m.

Of Forests and Birds

Join friend of Great Mountain Forest and avid birder, Michael Corcoran, when he discusses some of Connecticut’s forest bird species at Douglas Library in Canaan on Saturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Mr. Corcoran will discuss how diversity in forest type (age, structure and composition) create “ecological niches” which support a dizzying array of songbird species in our small state. Come help us celebrate the arrival of spring, the spectacle of bird migration and time spent in the great outdoors! To register, please contact jean@greatmountainforest.org or call the Douglas Library at (860)824-7863.

Open House Tour of Samuel Rockwell House

The Colebrook Historical Society is pleased to announce an Open House Tour of the historic Samuel Rockwell House on Sunday, April 17. This year marks the home’s 250^th birthday. Rockwell served as a militia captain in the American Revolution. On Dec 13, 1779, he hosted the first meeting in Colebrook “to start business as a body politic” in this home. For nearly 30 years this house was the principal meeting place for conducting the business of the town and the church. The house has been painstakingly restored by its present caretakers, Mark and Susan Caufield, making this a rare opportunity to stroll through history. A reception with refreshments will follow the tour. The event begins at 3 p.m.

Regional 7 Budget Hearing

Don’t miss your chance to learn about the budget proposed by the Northwestern Regional 7 Board of Education for the 2016-17 school year. A hearing will be held on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater at the high school, located at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This is the time to go and find answers to your questions.

Spring Trail Work Day

Please join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 in front of the Land Trust Office at 10 Station Place for our Spring Trail Work Day. Please wear shoes and clothes for the weather and bring work gloves. Work sessions will end around 3 pm. If you plan to attend, please help us get a head count by contacting Bill Couch by email at billcouch1@mac.com or by calling 860-480-4981.

Presidential Preference Primaries

Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, April 26, to help choose the next occupant of the White House. Presidential Preference Primaries will be held for members of the Republican and Democratic parties at Norfolk Town Hall, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day for voters to change political parties is April 21, with an exception for in-person changes. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/gs5v3h9 or stop in at Town Hall during business hours.

Author Talk at the Norfolk Library

How far would you go to save a dog’s life? Rescue Road, a New York Times best seller is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than a million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse, and neglect and give them a second chance at life. On Saturday, April 30 at 5 p.m., journalist Peter Zheutlin will speak at the Norfolk Library about his travels with Greg Mahle on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving families with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way.

Finding Your Ancestors

The Catholic Women’s Club will host a presentation on finding your ancestors by Laurie-Faulke-Green, Family Researcher, in Klauer Hall on May 10, 2016 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Save the Date for a Weekend in Norfolk (WIN)

On August 5, 6, and 7, come celebrate Norfolk’s many natural and cultural offerings. Events will include a fire department open house, Battell Arts ice cream social and games, Land Trust six-peak climb fora free t-shirt, Artisans Guild demonstrations & discounts, U.S. Coast Guard concert at the Yale Music Shed, After School Program scavenger hunt, forest hikes, history talks, church tours–and much more. Bring your family, tell your friends!

Taconic Learning Center Spring Courses

The Taconic Learning Center (TLC) is a non-profit membership organization providing the opportunity for lifelong learning to area residents. TLC’s courses cover a wide variety of academic subjects, taught by volunteers who are all experts in their fields, with courses such as The Civil War in Fiction and Creation of the Modern Middle East, just to name two. There are no registration fees for attending TLC classes but a tax-deductible donation of sixty ($60) dollars makes it possible for Taconic Learning Center to meet its ongoing expenses. To see the full lineup of courses available, go to taconiclearningcenter.org. For more information, call TLC at (860) 364-9363 or email at webmaster@taconiclearningcenter.or

Third Annual Norfolk Car Show

Save the Date! The Third Annual Norfolk Car Show has a new venue! It will be held at the Yale Music Shed grounds on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the huge popularity and continued growth of the show. The Shed grounds will allow for more cars, food vendors and fundraising booths, so be sure to register as soon as the forms go out in May. Again this year, the Car Show will benefit the Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, please contact Marie Lowe at Marie@ mi-ms.com.