Connecticut Trails Day Hike

Take a hike with Dennis Collins of the Norfolk Land Trust on Saturday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Dennis Hill State Park. Collins will lead an easy loop hike to the Dennis Hill Gazebo. Meet at the state park trailhead off Route 272 South. Email dgclands@aol.com if you are interested in joining the hike. Rain date is June 2.
Lecture on Black Bears
Great Mountain Forest’s Forest Lyceum Winter and Spring 2013 Lecture Series continues on Saturday, June 1 at the Norfolk Library with a presentation on black bears. Research Professor Stephen DeStefano will begin his presentation promptly at 7:30 p.m. A wine and cheese reception begins at 7 p.m. The bear population is expected to double every five to seven years so now is a good time for us to learn how to be good neighbors with this denizen of the North American forest. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please email jean@greatmountainforest.org or call the library at (860)542-5075.

Library Featured Artist

An opening reception for June’s featured artist at the library will take place on Sunday, June 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. Bernard Re, Jr.’s art show “Drawing with Nature” features new works made from materials and pigments gathered around Norfolk.  The show continues through July 3.

Teen Improvisation Workshop

Junior high and high school students are invited to attend a workshop on comic improvisation on Saturday, June 8 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Norfolk Library. Sponsored by the Battell Arts Foundation, the class will be directed by Diane Canova, founder of Troupe du Jour. Space is limited to 20. The workshop will include pizza and a ticket to the Troupe du Jour improv show, which will follow the workshop, in Battell Chapel at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Please contact Mike Sinclair, 542-5730, or Kristin Mudge, 542-5511, for details.

Colebrook Historical Society’s Summer Exhibit

The Colebrook Historical Society’s 2013 Summer Exhibit is a Celebration of Yesterday’s Toys. All are welcome at an open house on Sunday, June 9 from 3 to 5 p.m.  The museum’s summer hours are every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Road Ecology Training
Aton Forest and the Norfolk Conservation Commission are sponsoring Road Ecology training at Town Hall on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Extension Professor Scott Jackson from the UMass Department of Environmental Conservation will cover topics including: the impacts of roads and highways on wildlife and ecosystems, techniques for mitigating impacts, setting priorities for ecological restoration and culverts (addressing storm damage, risk of failure and aquatic organism passage). Contact Aton Forest for more information, 542-5125, or  contact@atonforest.org.

Aton Forest’s Naturalistic Landscaping Workday

Aton Forest will be holding a Naturalistic Landscaping Workday on Saturday June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Landscape Designer Larry Weaner will be directing us on  projects that will create and demonstrate aesthetically pleasing design in our wild landscape. Please join us for rewarding work, a great learning opportunity and the joy of being outdoors. Please RSVP to contact@atonforest.org (preferred) or call 860-542-5125. Beverages and a light snack will be provided.everages and a light lunch will be provided.

Lions Club Tag Sale

Vendors are invited to participate in the Lions Club annual tag sale on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held on Village Green. Vendor fee is $25 per table, and vendors will keep all proceeds from the sales. Contact Darla Lovett at 542-0146 or Susanne Funchion at 542-5298 for more information. Rain date is June 29.

Tenth Annual Men’s Club Golf Outing

The Men’s Club of Immaculate Conception Church hosts their annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 26 at the Quarry View Golf Course in East Canaan. 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. $95 fee includes greens fee, cart, refreshments on the course and a buffet dinner at Geer. Non-golfers may attend the buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $25. Contact Russ O’Connor for more information, 542-5317. Space is limited.