Art Scholarships for Youth

The Battell Arts Foundation is accepting applications for youth scholarships to support arts-related activities (lessons, tuition, etc.). Applicants must be residents of Norfolk or Colebrook, grades 4-12, engaged in an artistic endeavor, and in need of financial support. Application deadline is Sept. 10. For more information, contact Tom Hodgkin at 860-542-1222 or Hodgkin.Tom@gmail.com.

Susan Rood Prints at the Norfolk Library

Prints by artist Susan Rood will be on display at the Norfolk Library during the month of September. Rood, who teaches art at Botelle School, grew up in northwest Connecticut and lives and works on the family farm. Her work in linocut, monotype and collage reflects this environment. Rood has a BFA from Hartford Art School and an MS in art education from Central Connecticut State University. The opening reception for the artist will be on Sunday, Sept. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Drop-In Yoga Classes

Two drop-in yoga classes, led by Heather Coon, will be held at Battell Chapel, on Monday, Sept. 10 and 24, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The $10 class fee supports the Church of Christ Congregational. This is a good time to give yoga a try. For more information call 860-542-5721.

Colebrook Land Trust Presentation

The Colebrook Historical Society invites you to a social gathering on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Trustees from the Colebrook Land Conservancy willpresent “The Green Around Us—Working to Keep the ‘Country’ in Colebrook.” The gathering will be held at the Seymour Inn, located at the intersection of Routes 183 and 182A in the center of Colebrook. Please join us for a little learning, lots of lively conversation and loads of refreshments. All are welcome. For further information, contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

One Piano, Four Hands

Norfolk’s own Linda Bell and Maura May will join forces on the library piano on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. Four-hand piano playing has a surprising cultural history. In the 19th century, as pianos became more affordable, arrangements for four hands brought a large repertoire of music into the middle-class family home. Music publishers arranged symphonies, operas and chamber music for four hands, and composers such as Schubert, Schumann and Brahms also wrote music for four hands. Please register for this free concert by calling the library at 860-542-5075.

Democratic Party Meet-the-Candidates Event

The Norfolk Democratic Town Committee will host a “Meet the Candidates” event on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norbrook Farm Brewery, 204 Stillman Hill Road, Colebrook. The event is held in conjunction with the Falls Village, North Canaan and Colebook town committees. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and children. Tickets may be purchased either at the door or beforehand from town committee members. Menu will feature light fare from Wood Creek Bar and Grill. Candidates for local, state and federal office are expected to attend.

Community Conversation

On Monday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m., join Dawn Whalen for an open forum at the Hub for conversation, debate and general collaboration. Advance registration requested: www.norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events. Events are free and open to the public. To learn more, call the Hub, 860-542-7185 x250.

Norfolk Land Trust Trail Races

The Norfolk Land Trust will host its 5K and 10K trail races Sunday, Sept. 23, with the start and finish for both races at the Barbour Woods trailhead at 75 Lovers Lane. The 10K race kicks off at noon, the classic 5K at 12:15. Registration will be capped at 100 runners for each race. Registration is $25 on the day of the race, $20 in advance at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=57080. The postrace awards party will be at Infinity Hall Bistro. For more information, please contact the race director, Kate Johnson, at katebjohnson@mac.com, or call 860-307-2693.

Understanding Mobile Technology

With technology evolving so rapidly, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Get to know your mobile technology with Ryan Craig, on Monday, Sept. 24, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Hub.  Advance registration requested: www.norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-542-7185 x250.

Trip to New York City

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Colebrook Senior Center will operate a day trip to New York City. Cost is $40. For reservations or more information, call 860-738-9521.

Lions Club Variety Show

Lions Club variety show will be Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., at Infinity Hall. Ticket sales will support the ambulance and Lions Club’s many programs.