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Black bear, cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting stuck inside
WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran in apparent distress around the Connecticut home.
Vet’s book shares stories of celebrity clients and pets
KENT—Dr. Amy Attas admits that she’s pretty obsessed with pugs. Her Kent home is filled with representations of the small breed that has a short muzzle, wrinkled face and curled tail. A big believer in rescuing dogs, the veterinarian shares stories of her own life, as well as many celebrity clients, in her new book, “Pets and the City.”
Seniors enjoy walking in the Tobin Preserve woods
KENT—In an effort to give older people an opportunity to exercise in a fun way, Kent Land Trust and Kent Park and Recreation teamed up with the New Milford Senior Center for a Senior Hike Friday, July 19. Two dozen seniors participated in the hike, with a large portion...
Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Connecticut this weekend. The City of Waterbury and Mattatuck Museum are hosting a weekend-long “Harry Pottery Day” welcoming “witches, wizards and muggles alike” to revel in food, drink, arts and games. The event starts Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A map […]
Emery Park Subcommittee recommends allowing camping, dogs
KENT—The Emery Park Subcommittee is still mulling over options for the restoration of the Emery Park swimming area but decided on two concrete recommendations to forward to the Park and Recreation Commission during its meeting Tuesday afternoon. The subcommittee looked favorably on allowing camping on the park’s grounds, located...
What effect does music have on dogs?
A study by PetPace and Pet Acoustics revealed music tailored for dogs reduced canine stress levels. Canine music, classical music, or no music? A study on the effect of music on canine stress levels recently demonstrated a correlation between canine-specific music and lower stress levels in dogs compared to classical music and no music.
Sidewalk Sale Days offer bargains Aug. 1-4
KENT—Some of the best shopping this summer will be available when the Sidewalk Sale Days return Thursday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 4, with sales, special activities and events scheduled during the extended weekend festivities. The Kent Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event and will have a schedule of...
Antje Duvekot returns to Merryall Center Aug. 10
NEW MILFORD—Antje Duvekot returns to Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Born in Germany and transplanted to the U.S. as a young teen, Duvekot began to hone her observational skills through a lens of biculturalism when she picked up a guitar during that move. Duvekot has extensive touring experience, having crisscrossed the U.S. and Europe many times. She’s been invited to play some of the top festivals including The Newport Folk Festival as well as the Mountain Stage, Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals.
FotoDiary to hold screening of “Martin’s Boat” Friday
KENT—FotoDiary, 3 Barn Rd., will hold a screening of “Martin’s Boat” by Peter McBride Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. The film honors the legacy of Martin Litton, who saved the Grand Canyon by preventing the Marble Canyon Dam from being built. He believed the best way for people to understand how important it was to preserve the canyon was to have them experience this secret world from the river, but not just in any boat.
109 Cheese moves to Main Street/Kent Green
KENT—Building community through serving clients outstanding food is the mission of 109 Cheese Market, according to owners Todd and Monica Brown . They recently moved the location of their store to North Main Street/6 Kent Green Blvd. and are excited to expand their offerings and services. The couple opened...
Artists reception, painting demonstration set for Aug. 10
KENT—There will be an art reception for Sandra Cointreau, who is currently exhibiting her work at the Kent Memorial Library, Saturday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. During the reception she will give a painting demonstration, discussing the value of learning to paint various techniques through the traditional practice of copying masters.
Rob Brereton brings toe-tapping dulcimer program to Merryall
NEW MILFORD—Rob Brereton, considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing, will appear at Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Rob Brereton’s favorite playlist includes singer/songwriter classics from Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver and the like as well as Brereton’s favorite...
Trio to perform Mozart church/epistle sonatas
SHARON—Violinists Marla Rathbun and Rachel Evans and organist Jon Lafleur will perform four Mozart church/epistle sonatas at Christ Church, Sunday Aug. 4, at the 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Service. The young Mozart composed 17 church sonatas when employed by the Archbishop of Salzburg in the 1770s. All three are...
Sports author to speak at Kent library
KENT—Local author Jason Calabrese will speak about his book, “Boost your Basketball I.Q.,” Thursday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. He will not only discuss his book writing journey, but also give tips for aspiring authors, tips for basketball players, tips and ideas for coaching youth basketball and applying skills learned on that court to the real world.
Sherman Artists open show Aug. 2 in KAA building
SHERMAN—The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 South Main St., Kent, Friday, Aug. 2 through Aug. 31. More than 35 artists and more than 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show.
‘Sassy Cinderella’ will have its debut at Sharon Playhouse
SHARON—”Sassy Cinderella,” the first full length play by Michael Kevin Baldwin, will debut on Saturday, Aug. 24, with 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. performances at the Sharon Playhouse. Baldwin is the education and associate artistic director of the Playhouse who has an extensive history with the regional...
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