President’s Letter MISSION OF THE ROWAYTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION THE MISSION OF THE ROWAYTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ROWAYTON RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS THROUGH PROVIDING CULTURAL PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THE RCA INVITES ALL RESIDENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE RCA THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND HELPING TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. The time-honored tradition of the Ladrigan Swim Races in September may signal the end of summer, however Rowayton residents still have much to look forward to from the RCA. We will continue to deliver events enjoyed by all ages like: the Volley Ball Tournament at Bayley Beach, the Youth Soccer and Underground programs, the Halloween Celebration, Light Up Rowayton, the Santa Run and our cherished Nativity Pageant. The RCA could not exist without the generous donations made by our resi- dents, friends and sponsors. As we continue to increase the number and scale of RCA events each year, the need for additional support grows as well. Please consider donating to our upcoming annual fund or sharing your talents by becoming an RCA Board Member. With your help, this year we were able to provide grants to: Rowayton Elementary School, Roton Mid- dle School, Brien McMahon High School, Rowayton Gardeners, Rowayton Library, Underground, Shakespeare on the Sound, Hands for Life and more. I have truly enjoyed serving as RCA President this year and am honored to work with an amazing group of 25 volunteer Board Members who bring their creativity, talents and never- ending enthusiasm to the table. It’s their dedication to ensure our town’s traditions carry on each year that enhance the unique qualities of Rowayton’s seaside community and make it so special. See you around town, Jennifer Friedrichsen RCA Board President Every fall as summer comes to a close I reflect on the marvelous memories my family made in our seaside village and am reminded just why we chose Rowayton as our home 20 years ago. Adventures sailing on L.I. Sound, Comedy Night, ice cream at 101 and endless jumps off the Bell Island Bridge are just some of my family’s favorite Rowayton traditions. Thankful for all that Rowayton offered, I was inspired to volunteer my time to several organizations over the years and the rewards have been amazing. The benefits of volunteering in our community are infinite... what do you love most about Rowayton? Choose what inspires you most and seek out one of our town’s many organizations and volunteer so that you help to continue the traditions that make our town so unique. This summer’s events were attended by more Rowaytonites and neighboring friends than ever! The RCA had a special guest at the annual Fun Run in June - a record crowd laced up their sneakers to honor Mikey Schneider who is currently undergoing pediatric cancer treatment and we continue to send Mikey and his family much love and support. We awarded the first annual RCA Scholarship to Brien McMahon student Skyler Luthy for academic merit and leadership. The Summer Music Concert Series raised the bar this season, featuring a musical line up and shows week after week that would rival Madison Square Garden. Our Slow Down in Town campaign continues in an effort to ensure our roads are safe for everyone with a new banner across Highland Avenue and SDIT merchandise distri- buted at the River Ramble. In September the RCA teamed up with Hands for Life to host an event to train our residents in life-saving Hands Free CPR and to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) unit. To famil- iarize everyone in town with the location and details of the six AED units in Rowayton, the RCA developed an on-line map that can be found on the RCA website as well as in this issue of Currents. Check out the center spread and please tear it out and keep it at hand. currents FALL/WINTER 2018 Jenny Friedrichsen RCA Board President THE ROWAYTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY
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President’s Letter
M I S S I O N O F T H E R O W A Y T O N C I V I C A S S O C I A T I O N
THE MISSION OF THE ROWAYTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ROWAYTON RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS THROUGH
PROVIDING CULTURAL PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THE RCA INVITES ALL
RESIDENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE RCA THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND HELPING TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
The time-honored tradition of the Ladrigan Swim Races in September may signal the end of summer, however Rowayton residents still have much to look forward to from the RCA. We will continue to deliver events enjoyed by all ages like: the Volley Ball Tournament at Bayley Beach, the Youth Soccer and Underground programs, the Halloween Celebration, Light Up Rowayton, the Santa Run and our cherished Nativity Pageant.
The RCA could not exist without the generous donations made by our resi- dents, friends and sponsors. As we continue to increase the number and
scale of RCA events each year, the need for additional support grows as well. Please consider donating to our upcoming annual fund or sharing your talents by becoming an RCA Board Member. With your help, this year we were able to provide grants to: Rowayton Elementary School, Roton Mid- dle School, Brien McMahon High School, Rowayton Gardeners, Rowayton Library, Underground, Shakespeare on the Sound, Hands for Life and more.
I have truly enjoyed serving as RCA President this year and am honored to work with an amazing group of 25 volunteer Board Members who bring their creativity, talents and never- ending enthusiasm to the table. It’s their dedication to ensure
our town’s traditions carry on each year that enhance the unique qualities of Rowayton’s seaside community and make it so special.
See you around town,
Jennifer FriedrichsenRCA Board President
Every fall as summer comes to a close I reflect on the marvelous memories my family made in our seaside village and am reminded just why we chose Rowayton as our home 20 years ago. Adventures sailing on L.I. Sound, Comedy Night, ice cream at 101 and endless jumps off the Bell Island Bridge are just some of my family’s favorite Rowayton traditions. Thankful for all that Rowayton offered, I was inspired to volunteer my time to several organizations over the years and the rewards have been amazing. The benefits of volunteering in our community are infinite... what do you love most about Rowayton? Choose what inspires you most and seek out one of our town’s many organizations and volunteer so that you help to continue the traditions that make our town so unique.
This summer’s events were attended by more Rowaytonites and neighboring friends than ever! The RCA had a special guest at the annual Fun Run in June - a record crowd laced up their sneakers to honor Mikey Schneider who is currently undergoing pediatric cancer treatment and we continue to send Mikey and his family much love and support. We awarded the first annual RCA Scholarship to Brien McMahon student Skyler Luthy for academic merit and leadership. The Summer Music Concert Series raised the bar this season, featuring a musical line up and shows week after week that would rival Madison Square Garden. Our Slow Down in Town campaign continues in an effort to ensure our roads are safe for everyone with a new banner across Highland Avenue and SDIT merchandise distri- buted at the River Ramble. In September the RCA teamed up with Hands for Life to host an event to train our residents in life-saving Hands Free CPR and to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) unit. To famil-iarize everyone in town with the location and details of the six AED units in Rowayton, the RCA developed an on-line map that can be found on the RCA website as well as in this issue of Currents. Check out the center spread and please tear it out and keep it at hand.
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Rowayton Civic Association’s Junior RCA You may have noticed a growing number of local high school students helping as volunteers at RCA events. This is largely because of the Junior RCA program, which was instituted in 2016. The Jr. RCA is a partner organization formed to support the activities of the RCA and to encourage civic engagement among local high school students. Jr. RCA members are involved in the planning and execution of most RCA-sponsored events during the year and they are also expected to plan at least one self-directed civic project each program year. Members have been a big part of successful RCA-sponsored events so far, this year including the Memorial Day Parade, the RCA Fun Run, and the River Ramble. These events turn out to be a great way for the students to spend time together, have new experiences, and spend time working alongside other active members of our community!
Students members are eligible to join the Junior RCA during the spring of their soph- omore or junior years of high school. New members will be accepted in February 2018. Interested students should reach out for more information and contact Rob Strickland at [email protected]. Join the Junior RCA – it looks great on your college applications!
Slow Down in Town!Rowayton is a quaint neighborhood with winding roads and a beautiful landscape. We pride ourselves on our town, our fam- ilies, our friends and our community. We continue to support our SLOW DOWN IN TOWN initiative, especially now when school is back in session. You will see reminders through town with yard signs and banners.
Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination, whether that’s to town, to the train station or to one of our RCA events and please SLOW DOWN IN TOWN! The Rowayton Civic Association thanks you!
Friends and neighbors, please take a moment and ‘LIKE’ our RCA Facebook page where you can find up to the minute info on upcoming events, see pictures of recent events and stay up to date on RCA happenings. Thanks!
RCA MerchandiseLooking to wear your love of Rowayton? Check out our RCA logo merchandise at www.rowaytongear.com. We love seeing it proudly worn on car bumpers, shirts, caps, belts and more as well as on plates, drinkware and license plates. Get your gear on and show your Rowayton pride!
2018Sat, Sep 8: RCA Rowayton Youth Soccer Opening Day
Sat, Sep 22: Norwalk Land Trust / Birds of Prey (11am–2pm)
Oct/date TBD: Start of RCA Youth Underground
Oct/date TBD: Rowayton Platform Tennis Season Opener
Fri, Oct 5: Rowayton School 7th Annual Walkathon (2pm)
Sat, Oct 6: Rowayton Fire Dept Firefighter’s Fall Fest Fundraiser (3–7pm)
Sun, Oct 14: United Methodist Church Blessing of the Animals (4pm)
Thu, Oct 18: United Church Nursery School Open House (6:30–8pm)
Sun, Oct 21: RCA Halloween Celebration (1–4pm)
Sat, Oct 27: Community Cooperative Nursery School Open House (10am–12pm)
Sun, Nov 3: United Methodist Church Harvest Fair (11am–3pm)
Thu, Nov 22: 8th Annual Rowayton Turkey Trot (9:30am)
Sun, Nov 25: RCA Lights Up Rowayton! (4:30–6pm)
Sun, Nov 25: Annual RCA Egg Nog Contest (after tree lighting)
Sat, Dec 1: Rowayton Gardeners Annual Christmas Market (10am–1pm)
Sun, Dec 2: RCA Santa Run (1pm)
Sun, Dec 2: Rowayton Fire Department Holiday Toy Collection (1–3pm)
Sat, Dec 8: RCA Nativity Pageant (6pm)
Sun, Dec 9: Rowayton Gardeners & RCA Christmas Tree Sale (11am)
2019Sat, Jan 5: Five Mile River Nursery School Open House (2pm)
Tue, Jan 8: Community Cooperative Nursery School Open House (7–9pm)
Mon, Feb 4: Rowayton Civic Association Annual Meeting (8pm)
Note: the Rowayton Library, the Rowayton Historical Society and the Rowayton Arts Center host many events. Please check for dates and details under the “Community News” section.
Master Calendar
Rowayton Civic Association Annual Meeting Monday, February 4, 2019 at 8:00pm Community Center
All Rowayton residents are welcome to attend.
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SUPPORT THE RCAThe RCA relies on your generosity to reach our fundraising goals and we hope you will
consider donating today!
Donate online at www.rowaytonct.com or send your check to:
Rowayton Civic AssociationPO Box 302
Rowayton, Connecticut 06853
Thank You!
Summer RCA Highlights
Rowayton Trash Bash Cleaned Up! The RCA and Rowayton Historical Society team- ed up again to make the 2018 Trash Bash a tremendous success, with many Rowaytonites pitching in to help keep our town beautiful – and they learned a bit about the Skip the Plastic Norwalk movement which is taking hold across town. On April 21, Rowaytonites came out in full force once again to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up our beautiful
town in the annual Trash Bash. Kids and adults alike spread out all over town to collect trash using our biodegrad- able trash bags and gloves! Thank you to everyone who came out and got a little dirt on their hands!!
Comedy Night Delivers a Weekend of Laughter, Once AgainThe RCA’s Comedy Night fundraiser was another weekend to remember, as both Friday and Saturday nights’ sold out shows were a resounding success. Rowayton residents and neighbors packed their picnics to enjoy an evening
under the tent at the Community Center for laughter and dancing. Each night’s guest experienced a night of original wit and humor thanks to a total of eight pro- fessional stand-up comedians from the New York and Boston areas. After the show, the dance floor opened to tunes selected by one of New York City’s elite DJs.
We would like to thank the many volunteers for their help and the support of each guest that attended. Comedy Night is the RCA’s most popular event and the
proceeds help the RCA fulfill its mission to enrich the lives of its residents by providing cultural programs, educational scholarships and supporting com- munity initiatives. Mark your calendars for next year’s show on May 17 and 18.
The Memorial Day Parade Marched OnOur town came out to celebrate at the annual Memorial Day Parade. Everyone picked their favorite spot along Rowayton Avenue or McKinley Street and cheered for our veterans, Brien McMahon and Roton School marching bands, our com- missioners, volunteer firefighters, Little Leaguers, Scouts and all the many other enthusiastic march- ers (even four-footed ones!).
After the parade, we all gathered at Veterans’ Can- non to honor those who died in their service to our country. And then most strolled on over to the Fire House for hot dogs and soda,
hosted by our local firefighters and their families and then on to the Rowayton Art Center’s Annual Art Show and over to enjoy some of the famous homemade strawberry shortcake, made by Rowayton Methodist parishioners. This event is truly New England and Rowayton at its finest. It’s always the perfect kick-off to summer!
39th Annual RCA Father’s Day Fun RunWhat a great day to be a Father (or anyone else) in Rowayton for the 39th ann- ual RCA Father’s Day Fun Run held on Sunday, June 17. This year’s event was dedicated to Mikey Schneider, a local elementary school student
who is fighting an aggressive form of pediatric cancer. The RCA wanted this year’s Fun Run to be a big, bright show of support for Mikey and his family, and Rowayton delivered!! It was the best attended Fun Run in years, with several hundred people coming out to put on some pink (Mikey’s favorite color) and celebrate what it means to be part of such a tight knit community!
The race was a good one as always. Runners of all ages ran 2.2 or 4.4 miles, including at least one trip up the infamous Bluff Avenue hill. The RCA would like to congratulate all finishers and thank those who came out to be part of this great event. A link to all finish-ers’ places and times can be found on the RCA website.
Cinema on the Sound was a success under the stars! Thanks to the support of our amazing community, Cinema on the Sound enjoyed another successful season. The RCA and Rowayton Library were pleased to showcase three wonderful movies, the Darkest
Hour, The Greatest Showman and Coco. Mother Nature did her best to make things difficult for us, but we managed to make these star-filled nights come to- gether. We want to thank our wonderful town again for their continued support and we look forward to bringing you new movies and hot popcorn next summer.
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All Fired Up at the Rowayton Civic Association’s July 4 Fireworks Yet another great Rowayton 4th of July cele-bration with Atlas Pyrovision putting on a truly stunning show. It was a perfect day at Bayley Beach, with beautiful weather and local bands Baby Dynamite and The Spadtastics offering 4 hours of live music! After the last chords of a Grateful Dead inspired set, the crowded
beach was treated to a rousing rendition of the star Spangled banner from Alexander Markov’s electric violin, which was a perfect transition to the spec- tacular 30-minute show from the Atlas barge! It was truly Rowayton at its best. Rowayton’s fireworks are in a large part funded by monetary and truly generous contri- butions from local organizations. The show could not happen without the following organizations’ annual support: Roton Point Association, Wee Burn Country Club, The Tokeneke Club, Roway- ton Beach Association, Bell Island Improvement Association, Pine Point Association, the Roway- ton Yacht Club, and Norwalk’s 6th Taxing District.
The RCA would also like to thank the follow- ing people and organizations for their help in making the 2018 fireworks a success: Ed Carlson, Rowayton Fire Marshall; Rowayton Fire Chief Todd DeKlyn; the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department; the RCA Summer Music team; the Norwalk Police Department; Norwalk Hospital EMTs; the Noroton Marine Fire Department, and key personnel at Bayley Beach including Don Wilson, and Sue and Melissa Bucciarelli.
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Rowayton’s River Ramble on July 14th!On July 14th Pinkney Park, situated along the Five Mile River, was filled with joy and laughter during the 48th Annual River Ramble. We celebrated the true spirit of Rowayton with great food, fantastic music, and good old fashioned fun! A main highlight of this year’s River Ramble was the incredible energy at the live auction.
Throughout the day, children enjoyed winning prizes, getting their faces painted, visit- ing the petting zoo, eating ice cream and jumping in the spectacular bounce houses. As always, the dunk tank line was full!! Local merchants and artisans shared their hand-made and artistic impressions for all to enjoy!
We would like to thank our friends, neighbors and merchants who donated their time, energy and enthusiasm. The day was an overwhelming success due to the help of over one hundred volunteers of all ages. We are very appreciative of the support of this year’s River Ramble sponsors, Maureen Bloom Play- dates, United Church Nursery School, Five Mile River Nursery School, Community Cooperative Nursery School, Laurel Road
Bank, Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society and New York Life. Our gratitude goes out to everyone who pitched in – we couldn’t have pulled it off without you. We would like to note some of our special Rowaytonites who truly made the day a memorable one:
• Andy Meyerson, our Auctioneer, who captured everyone’s attention and kept the bidding going for all 11 live auction items! Thanks for also making your incredible pulled pork and chili again this year and for finding a great band to play at the event! Thank you for your continued support of the River Ramble.
• Brendan McGee for providing our sound system for the auction and music.
• Mark Sattler and his Grill Masters, Matt Manley, Ben Bresnahan and Tom Luthy, who provided fantastic food for the festivities!
• Kurt Drstvensek and his Food Tent team, Jamie Karper, Nelson Jantzen, Brad Halsey, Mat Bisher, Dan Ricciardi, Ryan Still, Corinne Still, Rich Van Steen, and Dustin Davis, who coordinated all the food and fed everyone throughout the day!
• Bucky and Frani Taylor, for manning the Raw Bar and the entire ‘shucker’ team — Jay Sequeria, Bill Lindeblad, Kerry Mcfarland, Ted Mcfarland, Frank Schlater, Pi Taylor, Marty Roth, Skip Dunphy and Luz Ayala. And special thanks to Rowayton Seafood Mar- ket for donating oysters and Atlantic Clam Farms for donating clams!
• “The Beer Boys” – Thanks to Paul Curtin, Chris Sovak and team – Howard Courtemanche, Doug Ambrose, Andy Meyerson, Don Nash, Martin Yallop and Ian King – for pulling together a great selection of beers and ensuring a good time was had by all. Also, special thanks to Rowayton Wines and Half Full Brewery for their donations.
• Big thanks to Todd Deklyn and the Rowayton Fire Department and Ed Carlson.
• John Griffin and Jordan Saxe for running the most successful 50/50 yet!
• Michelle Noe for all of her hard work and dedication for the kid’s games.
• Chris Wais for all of her efforts leading up to and on the day of the River Ramble.
• Special thanks to the RCA River Ramble team - Allyson Griffin, Meg Schwanhausser, Christine Smith, Lynn Worland, Garth Griffiths and Heather Drstvensek for all the time and effort they put in to make the event a day to remember for the entire community.
In addition to being one of our most fun-filled events, the River Ramble is one of the RCA’s largest fundraisers and finances many of our community events including the Fireworks, Summer Concerts, Soccer Program, Swim Races and the Halloween Celebration, to name a few. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
The 2018 River Ramble wouldn’t have been a success without the support of our extended community. A HUGE thank you to the following who helped make this year’s event one of the most successful on record!
Special thanks to all our very generous Auction donors…
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Bill Pank
Breathe – Rebecca White
Brooks Brothers Darien
Chelsea Piers
Chou Chou
Chrissie and Jamie Karper
Club Pilates Darien
Darien Cheese
Darien Sports Shop
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Donna and Ron Sylvestri
Eats & Antiques
Eric and Christine Smith
Eunice Roy
Fredric and Co
Garrett and Jenn Friedrichsen
Georgia Hunter
Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society
Jet Blue – Jay Sequeira
Joseph Warren Sr.
Karen Casey
Lanphier Day Spa
Lynn Worland
Magical Memories
Maikana Foods
Manuela and Dave Savona
Marty Roth
Michael’s Cleaners
Mosquito Squad
Packer Soccer Camp
Paul and Kat Curtin
Posh Darien
Ron Sylvestri Jr.
Rowayton Arts Center
Rowayton Barbershop
Rowayton Civic Association
Rowayton Fire Department
Rowayton Gardeners
Rowayton Library
Rowayton Market
Rowayton Pizza
Rowayton Seafood Market
Rowayton Seafood Restaurant
Rowayton Wine
Rowayton Yacht Club
Rue DeGouveia
Sails American Grill
Seaside Delights
Splash Car Wash Darien
Stem & Co
Stew Leonard’s
Ten Twenty Post
Terrie Woods
Thomas Fallon
Venture Photography
Vermont Good Wood
Vineyard Vines
Whiteman Sports Camp
Wusthof Outlet Store
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And a HUGE thank you to the numerous volunteers who helped with the kid’s games, auc-tions, ticket sales, set up and clean up, as well as the Whitney family for Gay’s Cake Walk.
And, last but not least, all the RCA Board Members for their continued support and commit-ment to the community!
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The 2018 RCA Summer Music Festival Summer Sundays in Rowayton have become a trad- ition like few others. After a weekend filled with family activities, Rowayton turns into the hottest concert venue in New England, offering a combination of local talent, rising stars, and established national acts. There is nothing better than grabbing a cooler, hanging with friends and listening to great music.
June & July shows were at Bayley Beach with Pete Francis, Passafire, the Spadtastics, Ripe, Midnight North and a
Roton Middle School show with The Samples. In August we moved the stage over to Pinkney Park to hear Commonheart, Mihali, Keller Williams and ending the park shows with the unbelievable spectacle of Railroad Earth. Then we closed out the summer with a Labor Day reggae fest that featured The Alchemystics. Without the generous support of local businesses and residents, we would never be able to bring this caliber of talent to town.
The Rowayton Summer Music Festival is one of the best kept secrets in the area, and it would not happen without tireless efforts of the RCA Summer Music Committee. Many thanks to Chris Gorman, Peter Stuart, Paul Curtin, Matt Manley, Drew Seath, Ben Bresnahan, Rob Munro, Chris Sovak, Andy Meyerson and Brendan McGee. This crew begins planning for hot summer nights in the cold, blustery days of January – scouting, inquiring and booking the bands as well as hitting the street in search of sponsorships. When it’s finally show time, this crew spends Sundays setting up behind the scenes and then breaking it all down when everyone goes home. It’s a lot of work, but it’s their passion.
Thank you to everyone for coming to the shows. The turnout was tremendous and there is a palpable, welcoming vibe the artists feel when they come to town. We all had a blast. Just another piece of what makes our town a little slice of heaven...Let’s do it again next Summer!
We would like to thank all of those who made the festival possible this year. A very special thanks to the Griffin and Thomson Families for their generous sponsorship that made our penultimate show of the season, featuring the Alpaca Gnomes and headliner Railroad Earth, possible.
Please join us in showing them our appreciation for their contributions by supporting their businesses. You can link to their websites by going to the RCA website.
We want to give a big shout out to all the Rowaytonites and nearby neighbors who became Festival Fans with generous (and tax deductible) donations. Too many to recog-nize all, but we would like to mention few by name:
Kim and Drew Seath
Steve Tomlinson and Paul Fletcher
Matt and Jen Manley
Wendy and Rod Johnson
Ray and Vicky Ragan
The Priola Family
Douglas and Ali Milne
Stuart Weismiller
Series SponsorsCharkit Chemicals - Charles Hinnant
Embody Fitness Gourmet - Todd Thomson
ETM Construction - Teddy & Kerry McFarlin
Liz Beinfield & Peter Stuart
PLNT - David Holmes
RAND Insurance - Meredith Bach
The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood - Kevin Conroy
Rowayton Wine Store - Marianne McNulty
SaveGreensLedge.org - Brendan McGee
Upper Crust Bagel & Cafe - Charly Sahlia
Vineyard Vines - Shep & Ian Murray
Show SponsorsAlembic Global - Stephen Mathews
All-Seasons Marine Works - Ted O’Neill
AltEnergy - Russ Stidolph
Brendan’s 101 - Christine and Brendan McGee
Bushell, Sovak, Ozer & Kane LLC - Chris Sovak
De Clerq Office Group - Dan De Clerq
Eaton Partners - Charles Eaton
Fairfield County Bank - Nancy Romberg
JW Allen - Robert Lawrence
Laurel Road - Patricia Smith
Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop - Sandy Nielsen
Rowayton Fuel & Oil - Lee Kiggins
Rowayton Market - Chef Marc Poidevin
Rowayton Pizza - Joe Criscuolo
White Bridge Wines and Spirits - Mickey Interlandi
RCA Santa RunSunday, December 2, 1:00pm
Santa will be making his annual visit to Rowayton aboard his big red fire engine sleigh on Sunday, December 2nd. He will arrive at the Rowayton train station at 1:00pm and then make his rounds through Rowayton, stop- ping at the corner of Crest and Ridgewood, Rowayton Library, the Bell Island gatehouse, South Beach, the Beach Association boat house and Brendan’s 101. Children can also visit him at the Firehouse on Rowayton Avenue from 2:15-2:45pm. For more information, please contact Mark Sattler at [email protected] or Chris Sovak at [email protected].
Residents are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card to the Fire House that day from 1:00-3:00pm, as the Rowayton volunteer firefighters will be collecting toys for the Carver Center’s holiday party.
Santa Run Schedule
Rowayton Train Station: 1:00pm
Corner Crest & Ridgewood: 1:10pm
Rowayton Library: 1:20pm
Bell Island Gatehouse: 1:30pm
South Beach: 1:40pm
Come To the Light! The Nativity Pageant in the Park!Saturday, December 8, 6:00pm (Rain date: Sun, Dec 9, 6:00pm)
The annual Rowayton Nativity Pageant has found a permanent home! Join us again in Pinkney Park on Saturday, December 8 at 6:00pm. Featuring local performers, clergy and live ani- mals, this family event is a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Christmas with your neighbors and friends.
Volunteers Needed! Participants are needed as angels and shepherds (grades 3-5), wise men (grades 6-8) and townspeople (all ages). For more information or to sign up to partici- pate, contact Laura Czegledi via email: [email protected].
Help is always appreciated for the set-up and breakdown of the pageant set as well. Set-up starts at 8:00am on Satur- day, December 8 at Pinkney Park. Especially needed are any individuals with sound and light system experience (sound and light set-up starts at 10:00am). Donuts and coffee provided! For more information on the set-up, contact Rick Klein via email: [email protected].
The Pageant always needs volunteers to help make it a success. Come one, Come all and Come to the Light!
(And don’t forget about the Gardeners/RCA Christmas Tree Sale on Sunday, December 9 at Pinkney Park, 11:00am.)
RCA Halloween CelebrationSunday, October 21, 1:00–4:00pm
Come in costume to explore the hay maze, pet the animals, take a pony ride and parade with your peers! As you know, there is ongoing construction at the Community Center, so the Haunted House is a TBD this year, but the Halloween Cele- bration will take place on Sunday, October 21 from 1:00- 4:00pm on the Community Center lawn. The RCA is always looking for both adults and children to help with this event. Volunteers are needed at 9:00am to set up the hay maze. Please contact Harrison Dunne at [email protected] to lend a hand.
RCA Lights Up Rowayton! Sunday, November 25, 4:30–6:00pm
Downtown Rowayton will come alive with twinkling lights at the annual holiday town lighting. Festivities begin at Pinkney Park with caroling led by Brien Mc-Mahon’s award-winning Holiday Chamber Choir at 5:00pm and the lighting of the Christmas trees at dusk. Afterward, visit the Row-ayton Historical Society model train show from 4:00-6:00pm in Pinkney House and the RHS Hol- iday Bazaar until 7:00pm. Then
stroll down Rowayton Avenue to view the window decorations created by local merchants and enjoy a warm beverage and snack compliments of the Rowayton Market. Rowayton Avenue will be blocked off between Wilson Avenue and the Fire House, so please come early if you’re driving. For more information, contact Ryan Still at: [email protected].
RCA Annual Rowayton Egg Nog ContestSunday, November 25 after the tree lighting
A tradition unlike any other. No, not The Masters. The Light Up Rowayton annual Egg Nog Contest, of course! All participants are welcome. Please join the contest by supplying 3 gallons of your favorite egg nog recipe. All tasters must be 21 or older. To enter, please contact Ryan Still at [email protected].
Upcoming RCA Events
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Beach Association Boat House: 1:50pm
Brendan’s 101: 2:00pm
Fire House: 2:15-2:45pm(remember your toy donation!)
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Rowayton Fire Department’s Firefighter’s Fall Fest FundraiserSaturday, October 6, 3:00-7:00pm
On October 6, come join the Rowayton Fire Depart- ment for their Firefighter’s Fall Fest Fundraiser. The RFD needs to raise funds for all annual expenses including equipment upgrades, maintenance of the fire house, and technology updates. To raise funds, this Smoke Out fundraiser will include Smoked Meats, a Craft Brew Tasting, Local musicians, and a Live Auction for some hard to come by items. The event will go from 3:00-7:00pm and all proceeds will go to the RFD, so they can continue to keep our community safe.
United Methodist Church – Blessing of the Animals, Harvest FairBlessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 14, 4:00pm
Harvest Fair – Saturday, November 3, 11:00am-3:00pm
The Rowayton United Methodist Church will have a Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, October 14th in Pinkney Park. There will be a brief service at the beginning of the 4:00pm blessing. If your pet does not play well with others, you may use a carrier or bring a picture of your pet. Stuffed animals are very welcome! The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship. What better way to celebrate our animal
friends that to give thanks for the love and companionship they bring into our lives? More information is available at
RowaytonUMC.org and on our Facebook page. Please join us even if you do not have a pet of your own.
The Rowayton United Methodist Church and Five Mile River Nursery School will hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, November 3rd. Delicious
food, vendors, silent auction and gift baskets, bake sale, games and activities for children will offer fun for
all. Arrive early to claim your Methodist Apple Pie!
8th Annual Rowayton Turkey Trot Thursday, November 22, 9:30am, Community Center
The Turkey Trot is a great way to start your Thanksgiving Day! Online registration is now open at rowaytonturkeytrot.com for the 8th annual Rowayton Turkey Trot, taking place on Thanksgiving morning, starting from the Community Center on Highland Avenue at 9.30am. There are 1 mile and 5k courses, with prizes for fastest man, woman, fancy dress, 1st stroller and under 10 fastest boy and girl over the 1-mile course. Proceeds will go to support some great local causes, this year’s main beneficiary being the Rowayton Fire Department. We look forward to seeing you there to have fun, work up an appetite for that turkey, and support a great event for the benefit of our community.
UpcomingRowayton Events
Rowayton Gardeners Annual Christmas MarketSaturday, December 1, 10:00am- 1:00pm, Rowayton Community Center
The Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue.
Don’t miss this popular holiday event sponsored by Fairfield County Bank! You will find great items for holiday decorating that include more than 100 designer-qual- ity wreaths, boxwood trees and festive table arrangements. The Community Center will be brimming with reasonably priced unique holiday gifts, ornaments and a fabulous Silent Auction. (check our website at rowaytongardeners.org/Christmas-market-2018).
Remember to shop early to get the best selection! The Christmas Market is our largest fundraiser and its profits help provide garden-inspired classes, workshops and lectures for all ages, raise community awareness about the environment and maintain our town’s lovely public gardens.
Rowayton Gardeners & RCA Christmas Tree SaleSunday, December 9, 11:00am, Pinkney Park
On Sunday, December 9th at 11:00am, The Rowayton Gardeners join forces with the RCA for the Annual Christmas Tree Sale at Pinkney Park. This sale is held every year the day after the Nativity Pageant and sells the trees that were the lovely set décor for the night before. Make sure to mark your calendars and pick up your tree!
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Rowayton Sports
Rowayton Civic Association’s Rowayton Youth SoccerThe 2018 Rowayton Soccer season is underway with well over 300 players improving their skills and enjoying friendly competition. Rowayton Youth Soccer is a rec-reational community soccer program run by volunteers for children from 4-18 years old and is running for 10 weeks from September 9 through mid-November this year. We have five age groups: 4-5 year olds; 6-7 year olds; 8-10 year olds; middle schoolers, and a high school team. While games are certainly competitive, recreation is our priority. Play occurs locally in Rowayton (except for middle and high schoolers). The Saturday morning games have become a local tradition of good spirited competition, bringing both the players and parents together as a community. The RCA has made a significant investment toward our goal of continuing to improve our kid’s soccer development by contracting with a professional soccer training organization for weekday practices. As a volunteer-based organization, we are al- ways looking for parents willing to coach or act as team comunication coordinators. For more information, please contact Rick Klein ([email protected]) or Mark Sattler ([email protected]).
Rowayton Platform Tennis Association Come join the fun as the Rowayton Platform Tennis Association celebrates its 52nd season. Platform tennis is the best fall/winter/ spring outdoor sport. If you would like to become a member or get information about our expanded lesson and clinic programs, men’s and women’s league play or the popular junior program run by Bill Pank go to our web site at rowaytonpaddle.net.
We’ll start with a Family Fun Day Season Opener at the Community Center Paddle Courts - a date in October TBD. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers for the whole family and demonstrations by area profes-sionals. You don’t have to be a member to attend!
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The RCA UndergroundFriday Nights, October 2018–June 2019
Just for Middle Schoolers - The Rowayton Underground Youth Center is an RCA sponsored program held in the lower level of the Rowayton Community Center (newly renovated!). Held from October 2018 through June 2019, the Underground provides a safe and supervised venue where our middle school kids (6/7/8 graders) can socialize with friends one Friday night a month, with adult chaperones.
At Underground, kids can enjoy air hockey, foosball, ping pong and other games. Weather permitting there are outdoor activities such as basketball, laser tag and touch football. Underground also offers a few planned local “field trips” off site and a year-end Bayley Beach picnic in June.
Sixth graders will meet on one Friday night a month, and 7th/8th graders will meet together one Friday night a month, from 6:00-8:00pm. While this program is primarily for Sixth Taxing District residents, school friends residing outside of Rowayton are welcome to join in but must be sponsored by a resident. Each resident may sponsor one child.
A one-time registration fee of $150.00 pays for staff and pizza dinner and snacks each night. Registration Form can be found on the RCA website. Completed Registration Form and check for $150.00 (payable to the Rowayton Civics Association) will be collected on Opening Night. Underground Opening Night takes place in early October (exact dates will be communicated).
United Church Nursery School Open HouseThursday, October 18, 6:30 - 8:00pm
The United Church Nursery School in Rowayton invites you to stop by our Open House on Thursday, October 18th, from 6:30-8:00pm to learn more about our programs. For more than 50 years, UCNS has been providing an exceptional nursery school experience for area children. We offer morning classes for 2’s, 3’s, 4’s and 5’s (Pre-K), and daily lunch and extended day enrichment programs. Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year will be accepted beginning November 1, 2018. Admission is done on a rolling basis. For information about UCNS or any of their programs, please contact our Director, Paula Keller at 203-853-3554, or visit our website www.unitedchurchnurseryschool.org.
Community Cooperative Nursery School Open HousesSat, October 27, 10:00am-12:00pm - Open HouseTues, January 8, 2019, 7:00-9:00pm - Information Session
Make plans to join us for an Open House at CCNS on Saturday, October 27th or an infor- mation session on Tuesday, January 8th at 4 Trolley Place, Rowayton. Explore first-hand what makes our school’s morning-only drop-off programs for children ages 2, 3, and 4 so special. Founded in 1953, CCNS proudly remains one of the few cooperative pre- schools licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC). As a cooperative program, parents gain the opportunity to actively participate in their children’s learning at a dynamic time in their lives. Learning through play is at the heart of the CCNS experience. The school offers an emer-gent-based curriculum that builds upon children’s natural curiously and interests while delivering important development objectives to prepare them for elementary school and beyond. CCNS uses a project approach to deeply engage children and build motivation for continued questioning and a life-long love of learning and exploration. Please visit ccnsct.org to learn more about the school. To RSVP for an upcoming event, set up a tour or speak to our director, please call us at 203-866-2184 or email us at [email protected].
Five Mile River Nursery School Open HouseSaturday, January 5, 2019, 2:00pm
Five Mile River Nursery School offers an NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program, with Enrich- ment and Summer programs for children ages 2-5. Our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere allowing children to be creative and adventur- ous learners. Our well-educated, caring and enthusiastic teachers have extensive early childhood training and experience. They present a mixed curriculum including Bank Street, Creative Curriculum and Emergent.
The goal at FMRNS is for children to develop a frame of reference of ideas, knowledge, problem solving, motor and social skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Additionally, we strive to provide each family with a network of support for all parenting concerns to make the experience as rewarding for parents as it is for children.
2018/2019 School YearLunch Bunch (12:00–1:30pm) and Enrichment Programs (1:30-2:15 or 1:30-3:00pm) include: Movin’ and Groovin’ Mondays, Ooey Gooey Art Tuesdays, Science and Math Wednesdays or Drama Day Thursdays, Friday Lunch Bunch and Yoga Enrichment. All community chil- dren ages 3 and up, whether enrolled in preschool at FMRNS or not, are welcome to enroll for the extended-day programs.
Visit us online at fivemilerivernurseryschool.com, email us at [email protected] or call 203-838-4266 for enrollment forms and further information.
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School and Youth ActivitiesCommunity NewsSchool and Youth Activities
Rowayton School 7th Annual WalkathonFriday, October 5, 2:00pm (rain date Mon, Oct 8)
The Walkathon is back! Get ready for more fun as we start the 7th Annual Rowayton School Walkathon.
Last year’s walkathon was another success story – we raised over $33,000 with 100% of the students bringing in pledges! The funds were used to improve our school library (new books, new furniture, new chrome books), purchase display monitors and mobile smart boards, a 3-D printer, new items for the renovated cafeteria – and much more!
Fundraising efforts will begin on Tuesday, September 4th. There will be prizes and fun for all that participate! This year, we hope to raise at least $25,000 which will go towards:
This year you can also make pledges online! Pledges can be made by class, by student, or as general donations. The donation page can be found at http://bit.ly/Rowayton Walkathon.
The 2018 Walkathon will take place on Friday, October 5th (rain date of Monday, October 8th) at 2:00pm on the School Field. All family and friends are welcome to come cheer the students as they walk one mile around the school field.
Rowayton Parents ExchangeAs summer turns into fall, we are inviting you to join The Rowayton Parents Exchange, an asso- ciation targeted towards parents with new babies
and young children. Membership grants you access to enjoy monthly activities such as arts and crafts at Green Moon, learning about animals at the Darien Nature Center, playdates at Bayley Beach, open gym events at Tumble Jungle, movie and popcorn “nights” and much more! For the parents, we host monthly Mom Nights Out, cock- tail parties, weekend activities and larger themed parties hosted at various locations in the area. Enjoy a chance to build and further friendships with a community of parents in surrounding neighborhoods while your kids do the same. To join, visit our website: www.rowaytonparentexchange.com.
Norwalk Mentor ProgramBecome a Mentor or a HEROES Sponsor
Some of your coworkers, friends and neighbors are already making a difference by mentoring. You can too! Adult men- tors are matched with a Norwalk Public School student and meet for one hour a week during the school day. Have fun, while supporting, guiding and being a friend.
Don’t have time to mentor? Be a HEROES Sponsor! Become part of a young person’s social network while supporting the Norwalk Mentor Program with a financial donation. Join mentors and mentees at our annual events and hear from your sponsored child twice a year.
To learn more about becoming involved with the Norwalk Mentor Program, please contact Nancy Pratt at [email protected] or call 203-849-1111 x3042.
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Rowayton Historical Society
8th Annual Historical Society Chili Cook-OffSaturday, Oct 20 from 12:00-3:00pm in Pinkney Park
Bluegrass music, beer, and of course, chili! Do you make the best chili in town? Think you can beat last year’s winner? Come show us what you’ve got! And Rowayton organizations and neighbor-hoods - challenge last year’s winner, the United Church Nursery School, for bragging rights! If you’d like to register to enter or
Real Rowayton Ghost StoriesSunday, October 28, 6:00pm at the Pinkney HouseAdmission: $10 Not appropriate for younger children.
Rowayton Historical Society Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 25 12:00-7:00pmGet a jump on your holiday shopping while supporting local vendors, craftspeople and the RHS. 10% of all sales go to the Historical Society. Admission: $1
Rowayton Historical Society Holiday Open HouseSunday, November 25, 4:00-6:00pmThe RHS will be hosting a Holiday Open House before “Light Up Rowayton” in Pinkney Park on Sunday, November 25th. “A Victorian Christmas in Rowayton” will be the featured exhibit, including Brian Kammerer’s spectacular model trains, set up in a miniature Rowayton, an idyllic winter scene when the railroad was bringing loved ones home to celebrate the holidays.
Contribute to our new exhibit space at the Raymond Boathouse!The Historical Society continues to seek funding to reno-vate the Frank E. Raymond Boat House in Pinkney Park. We will host exhibits on oystering and local families, hurricanes, ship builders, sailing heroes, Native Americans, maritime disasters and much more. The space will also feature a permanent exhibit on the ecological history of the Five Mile River, highlighting the flora, fauna and marine life that flourish in our waters. We will be the only museum in our area that covers local maritime history. We invite our community to support this effort and share stories and photographs of life on the Long Island Sound.
If you’d like to make a contribution towards the new exhibits, please follow this link to our webpage or send a check to the RHS, PO Box 106, Rowayton 06853:
Seaside DelightsFabulous gifts for the whole family. Local appar- el, salt water fish rubbings, local maps and books, hostess presents, and much more. 10% of every purchase benefits the RHS. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm.
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The Rowayton Historical Society177 Rowayton Avenue 203-831-0136
Rowayton Library
Fall & Winter Happenings at the Library
History Book Club Co-sponsored with the Rowayton Historical SocietyFall and winter are the perfect seasons to gather at the library to chat about the latest nonfiction selection of the History Book Club. The title for the next meeting is Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean and will be discussed on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00pm. Contact the library so we can reserve you a copy! Refreshments served. Dates for future meetings are Wednesdays: November 28, January 30 and March 27.
Learn to Play Mah Jongg 7:00-9:00pm 5-week course on Thursdays from September 20-October 18
Mah Jongg Guided Play 7:00-9:00pm 4-week course on Thursdays from October 25-November 15You’ve learned to play American Mah Jongg, and you’re hooked. Here’s the chance to meet other players and benefit from consistent play. This four week session will offer lots of playing time and the chance to sharpen your game, with instructor Donna Holt on hand to oversee play. She will be available to help with all aspects of the game, from choosing your hand, to guiding the group through any rules or etiquette questions that arise. Come meet others mad for Mah Jongg and build your confidence with a seasoned teacher in an encouraging atmosphere. Please bring your 2018 card to each class. Register online at www.rowayton.org.
The New Yorker Discussion SeriesFALL SESSION: Thursdays, September 27 through November 15 at 6:30pm WINTER/SPRING SESSION: Thursdays, Jan 31-April 4 at 6:30pm (no session on Feb 14)
Would you like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits, short stories, and more? If so, stop by the library and find out what articles are being discussed. The magazine issue is on us.
Great Decisions Discussion GroupWednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm Begins Jan 24, every other week through May 2You are invited to join America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Facilitated by Jim Frayer, participants engage in lively debate about the issues and topics most relevant to the United States today. When you register at the library or online, a copy of the Briefing Book of articles will be reserved for you.
Rowayton Library’s Après-Summer PartySaturday, Sept 22 from 6:30-10:30pm Wee Burn Beach Club, 6 Anchor RdJoin us for the first Rowayton party of the fall where we bid adieu to hazy, hot and humid and welcome in clear, cool, and crisp. Enjoy one last sunset, while enjoying drinks, chef’s creations and grooves from Symphonic Bodega.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Rowayton Library, the cultural hub of our little community that is committed to providing free resources and programs for all ages that excite, instruct and inform. To purchase tickets and find out more details, go to www.rowayton.org.
Rowayton Library’s 4th Annual Monster DashSunday, October 28 at 9:00amCrazy costume? Check. Burn some calories? Check. Have a blast with friends and family members of all ages? Absolutely! All the details are at www.rowayton.org. We look forward to seeing you at the library ready to run and celebrate Halloween.
Classes & Workshopsfor artists of all ability levels
Teacher DemonstrationsArtist Talks
A New Exhibition Every Month
Visit rowaytonarts.org for a complete schedule of adult and children’s classes, upcoming exhibitions and events
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Art Exhibitions Opening Receptions are free and open to the public (Sundays, 4:00-6:00pm).
• Photography and Sculpture September 2-23 (Rreception: September 9) Solo Show: Robert Baxter
• Autumn Juried Show (Open Call to Artists) September 29-October 28 (Rreception: September 30)
• From the RAC Studio (Student and Faculty Art) January 13-27 (Reception: January 13)
• Photography Juried Show (Open Call to Artists) February 3-March 3 (Reception: February 13)
• Abstraction March 10-April 7 (Reception: March 10)
• Spring Juried Show ((Open Call to Artists) April 14-May 12 (Reception: April 14)
Events
• Artist Demo: Oil Painting Techniques Sunday, September 9 and Materials with Kathy Coe 2:00-4:00pm Free and open to the public
• Author Talk with Kate Manning, Wednesday, September 12 author of My Notorious Life 6:00-8:00pm
• Weekend Workshop: Wielding the Knife Sat & Sun, October 13-14 (Learning to Paint with the Palette Knife) 10:00am-4:00pm with Susan Fehlinger Fee: $225
• OctoberCraftBeerTasting Friday, October 12 Food by Bobby Q’s 5:00-7:00pm
• HolidayGiftShow November 18-December 24 Shop for unique collectibles made by regional artists and crafters.
Artist Talks at RAC
• ArtistsTalk (from Autumn Juried Show) Wednesday, October 10 6:30-8:30pm
• ArtistsTalk (from Spring Juried Exhibit) Wednesday, April 24 6:30-8:30pm
Open Chantey Sing
Monthly sing-alongs with Deirdre and Sean Murtha 2nd Sunday of the month Fee: $5, Includes refreshments 4:00-7:00pm
• Fall&WinterChildren’sClasses (Sessions start October and January)
• HolidayWorkshopforKidsSaturday, December 8 (10:00am-3:00pm)
• OpenSketch Twice monthly with a live model. All are welcome. Fee: $15
Rowayton Arts Center 145 Rowayton Avenue 203-866-2744
Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm Sat & Sun: 1:00-2:00pm Closed Monday
For more information, check the website for updates: rowaytonarts.org
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Norwalk Land Trust Brings Back the Birds of Prey Saturday, September 22, 11:00am-2:00pm The fabulous “Birds of Prey” exhibition which features swooping hawks and owls and other raptors returns to an- other Norwalk Land Trust property on Saturday, Sept. 22. Seen by hundreds at Farm Creek at October 2016’s Discov- ery Day, this year’s show will be at the White Barn Preserve,
440 Newtown Rd, in Norwalk, from 11:00am-2:00pm. The lecture and demonstration will be conducted by Naturalist Brian Bradley from 12:00-1:00pm. It’s an incredible experience! Other activities will hold children’s attention; and parents and friends can learn about the Land Trust’s plan to acquire this 15-acre parcel of land. It will be worth the trip! For more information, visit our web site: www.norwalklandtrust.org.
The Rowayton Fire Department Needs YOU!Have you ever considered joining our all-volunteer fire depart- ment? Not only does the Rowayton Fire Department always welcome additional firefighters, but you can always help as a driver, radio operator or in other functions. Rowayton’s all-volunteer department keeps our property taxes about 10% lower than they would be if we had a paid department. Training is on- going, so you can join at any time of the year. The fire department is always looking for new recruits. Call Chief DeKlyn at 203-853-9411 for more information.
Rowayton Fire Department Holiday Toy CollectionSunday, December 2, 1:00-3:00pm
Members of the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department will be collecting new toys for at-risk children in our area this holiday
season. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy, gift card or other gift to the Rowayton Fire Department as the Rowayton volunteer firefighters will be collecting toys for the Carver Center’s holiday party. For more information on the toy collection, call 203-853-9411.
A note from Fire Marshal Ed Carlson1. Check to see if your heating system has been serviced within the last 12 months.2. Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected every 12 months or sooner depending on how much they are used.3. Be sure not to leave candles unattended during a power outage. They are a leading cause of fire in a home.4. If you have a fireplace, does it have a screen or door to catch sparks?5. Space heaters need to be at least three feet away from walls and combustible items.6. Test your smoke alarms every month and change the batteries, spring and fall.7. Practice your fire escape plan with your family. If you do not have a plan, it’s a good time to start one.8. Install smoke detectors on every level and in every sleeping area.9. It is recommended that you have a CO detector on the main and sleeping level (s) of your home.
For the past two years I have attended Operation Save a Life that provides smoke and CO detectors for residents that need detectors for their homes. These are battery operated replacement devices. If you currently have battery detectors that you think need replac-ing, please contact me at 203-854-6666 ext. 2. My goal as Fire Marshal is to ensure that all residents have working detectors in their homes.
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