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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Thurs., Jan.11, 1 PM
BOOKS & BANTER
Library:FAIRFIELD WOODS BRANCH LIBRARY
Laurie Weiner leads this popular book group
discussion. This month's title is "The Girl Who Wrote
in Silk" by Kelli Estes. Please Register.
Thurs., Jan.11, 6:30 PM
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW: YOUR CHILD’S
RIGHTS AND RELATED SERVICES
Join Attorney Jeffrey Forte for this parenting
workshop which will provide an overview about your
child with special needs rights under IDEA relating
to IEPs, FERPA and IEEs. Attorney Jeffrey Forte is a
special education lawyer and certified child advocate
with Forte Law Group, LLC located in Westport, CT.
Attorney Forte exclusively represents families and
children with special needs. For more information,
visit www.fortelawgroup.com. Please Register.
Thurs., Jan.18, 10 AM
THURSDAY WRITING GROUP
This group meets on varied Thursday mornings
every month from 10:00 to 12:00 - September 14,
September 21, October 5, October 19, November 9,
November 30, December 7, December 21, January
4, 2018, January 18, 2018. We try to keep the size to
one that promotes active participation and positive
support. If you are interested in joining this group
please contact Linda Quinn at lquinn@fplct.org.
FAIRFIELD MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER
Through Feb. 18
Winter Wonderland EXHIBITION
This exhibition celebrates the history of some of the
different winter activities beloved by generations in
New England, such as sledding, skating, and skiing.
It also explores how people deal with the more
“unloved” aspects of winter, such as shoveling snow
and coping with blizzards.
PEQUOT LIBRARY
Thurs., 11-12:30 PM.
Pequot Purls Knitting Group
Bring your latest knitting project to our weekly
gathering of the Pequot Purls. All levels are welcome.
Location: Rennell Room. Free and open to the public.
8 Greenfield Hill Neighbors
Sat., Jan. 13 – 10am – 12pm SKIING, TUBING,
Genealogy Roundtable SNOWBOARDING IN CT
Tracking your family history? Genealogists Beth Mount Southington
Northrop, Bill Stansfield, and Bob Greeley can help 396 Mount Vernon Road, Plantsville
point you in the right direction. 51 acres, two terrain parks and 14 trails for all levels of
ability. 100% snowmaking. Deals include the Frequent Skier
Passport, which may be used every day, once per day, and
Wed., Jan. 24 – 7pm all season, for $60. A first-time package and an advanced
Wellness Wednesdays: Mindfulness package include lesson and lift tickets for a reasonable price.
Start the New Year with intention and positivity. Donna Cafeteria and other dining, shops, rentals, ski school and
Brown leads this workshop on mindfulness. snowboarding school.
FAIRFIELD THEATER COMPANY Jan. 13 through Feb. 11 Ski Sundown
Thurs., Jan 11, 7 PM Pinocchio at Downtown Cabaret Theater 126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford
Dar Williams It’s the timeless story of a special wooden puppet’s 15 trails for all abilities, 2 snowboarding terrain parks,
night skiing, 65 skiable acres, 625-foot vertical drop, 100%
fairfieldtheatre.org quest to become a real boy. With his faithful friend snowmaking. Trails are available for all levels of skill. Terrain
Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio sets out on parks offer jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails,
Sun., Jan. 14, 8 PM larger than life adventures that teach him the half pipes, quarter pipes, and mogul terrain. Small-group
10,000 Maniacs meaning of bravery, honesty, and family until his and private lessons for age four and older in small classes.
fairfieldtheatre.org dreams finally come true. For more information, visit Adaptive lessons for disabled people. Lesson packages.
www.dtcab.com. Season passes and discounted mid-week 12-pack of passes.
Wed., Jan. 17, 7:45 PM Equipment rentals and repairs. Cafeteria; outdoor deck with
barbecue on weekends.
The Verve Pipe Sun., Jan. 21 – 1pm & 4pm
fairfieldtheatre.org Nugget and Fang at Westport country Playhouse Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
Adapted from the book by Tammi Sauer. Jump in the 46 Great Hollow Road, Cornwall
Fri., Jan 19, 7 PM fun with this under-the-sea musical about Nugget, a The oldest and largest ski area in Connecticut and sometimes
Collie Buddz minnow, and Fang, a shark, who get along swimmingly called the home of snowmaking in the state. First Experience
fairfieldtheatre.org - until Nugget’s first day of minnow school. There, Day welcomes newcomers to the sport. Deals and discounts
for 4th graders, active military, college students. Packages
Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be for beginning skiers and snowboarders as well as mountain
Sat., Jan. 20, 7:45 PM afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget’s trust, Fang takes masters. Pre-order packages at online store to reduce wait
Comedian Nathan Macintosh desperate and hilarious measures. Recommended for time. 25 trails over 107 acres of skiable land, 650-foot vertical
fairfieldtheatre.org ages 4–8. For tickets and more information visit www. drop, snowboarding, 95% snowmaking, night skiing except
westportplayhouse.org. Sundays.
Sat. Jan. 27, 7 PM Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
Julie Benko Sun., Jan. 28 – 1-5pm 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield
fairfieldtheatre.org Connecticut Real Ale Festival at Brewport Powder Ridge first opened in 1961 and was a favorite of
The Connecticut Real Ale Festival is Connecticut’s Connecticut and New York skiers. The area closed in 2007,
OTHER EVENTS IN AND AROUND TOWN premier cask ale event. Attendees can expect great, but it was purchased, rehabilitated, and reopened for the
Jan. 9 through 20 one of a kind ales from Connecticut and beyond, 2013-2014 season, and welcomed with lots of goodwill from
old-time fans who remember its most active years. Twenty
Woody Sez at Westport Country Playhouse plus great live music. All casks are prepared expressly trails from bunny to black diamond, a full half-pipe terrain
Tap your feet and sing along with Woody Guthrie, for the Connecticut Real Ale Fest. Held at Brewport, park, equipment rentals, lessons, racing teams.
America’s greatest troubadour, in this joyous 225 South Frontage Rd, Bridgeport. Tickets are $45
musical portrait. You will be transported through and include entry, collector’s glass and two 5 oz. Woodbury Ski Area
his fascinating life with songs like “This Land is samples and two slices of Brewport’s famous pizza. 785 Washington Road, Woodbury
Your Land,” “The Ballad of Tom Joad,” and “This Additional samples are $1 each. All proceeds benefit Offers downhill skiing serviced by a chairlift, two magic carpets,
a rope tow and a handle tow. Caters to snowboarders and jib
Train is Bound for Glory.” Woody Guthrie captured local children’s charity. Tickets can be purchased at park enthusiasts with many features and a 1/4 pipe. There
the heart and spirit of a generation, giving voice www.beerfests.com. is a very good ski school, plus several racing programs. 380
to an era of social protest that is especially alive foot long magic carpet serves some of the most exhilarating
today. For tickets and more information visit tubing runs in all of New England. Also has x-country and
www.westportplayhouse.org. snow shoeing.
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