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Church Auction – Online and in Person Save the date for the Church of Christ Congregational auction to be held Sat. June 20 at Battell Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. with bidding closing promptly at 6:30 p.m. Join other guests for small bites and beverages and live music while browsing and bidding on vacation […]
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Norfolk Land Trust Trail Work PartyThe NLT will have a work party on the Borden Trail on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Borden Woods on Lovers Lane. Boots, gloves and bug/tick repellent are recommended. All tools will be provided. Contact BillCouch1@icloud.com or 860-480-4981 with questions. Ian Desai Exhibition at the […]
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Send submissions for Community News to next month’s issue editor at editor@nornow.org. Deadline is the 15th of the month. Battell Arts Scholarships The Battell Arts Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications to support local students’ interest in the arts. Applicants must be residents of Norfolk or Colebrook, in grades 4-12, and studying an artistic endeavor such as dance, […]
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Katie Atkinson at the LibraryThe work of artist/illustrator and Norfolk resident Katie Atkinson will be on display at the Norfolk Library in February. Katie has licensed her art as greeting cards, magazine covers, including over 50 Bookmarks covers, and gift products. The exhibition “Seasons of Painting” shows her evolution as an artist. She will give […]
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Andrew Thomson to PerformThe Colebrook Historical Society will sponsor a concert by noted musician and Norfolk native Andrew Thomson on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. He and an associate will perform Scotttish and Irish music (using four to five different sets of pipes) interspersed with stories and humor. The concert will be held at the […]
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Norfolk Library: Art by Susannah AndersonSusannah Anderson is a Norfolk-based artist whose current work explores the back and forth between control and freedom. In acrylic paintings that range in size from four inches to more than six feet, Anderson draws from a constellation of sources—figures, nature, domestic and industrial scenes—and invites viewers to step into uncertain environments. She […]
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Calling Young Artists!The deadline for applications for the Battell Arts Foundation scholarships is Monday, Sept. 22. These grants are offered to Norfolk and Colebrook students in grades 3-12 who are pursuing an interest in the musical, visual, dramatic, literary and dance arts. Previous grants have supported art and cello lessons, instrument rental and ballet classes. Visit […]
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Sidewalk SundayJoin us on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Station Place from 1 to 5 p.m. for a sidewalk filled with Norfolk artists, authors and organizations showcasing their talents! It’s Weekend in Norfolk’s new event, Sidewalk Sunday, with live music and special finds for everyone to enjoy. Terra String Quartet at the New Marlborough Meeting HouseThe […]
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“Always Proud” Pride PicnicPlease join friends and neighbors on Sunday, July 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. for a potluck picnic on the Town Green in celebration of Pride, which is never limited to a single month. There will be games, info, swag and general fun. 4-6 PM on the town green. Hosted by Church […]
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Friday Nights on the GreenNorfolk’s annual summer series on the village green begins this month. Enjoy popsicles and games on June 6, hosted by Botelle School PTO, with live music from local artist Andy Styles. On June 13, the Norfolk Library hosts the annual Pet Parade, with musical guest Julie Autumn Ford. Freund’s Farm Market […]
