Local Civil War History with Peter Vermilyea - Library
2024-10-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Local Civil War History with Peter Vermilyea: October 12 at 5pm
Union victory in the Civil War was far from guaranteed. The Northern war effort depended upon local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield.
The history of Litchfield County highlights the challenges Northern communities faced. Armed confrontation erupted over the flying of secession flags. Supporting the war effort provided women with skills and experiences that would aid in the suffrage movement. Scandal swirled around the local army medical examiner. Family and friends actively supported their loved ones as they transformed from civilians to soldiers.
Author Peter C. Vermilyea uses first-hand accounts – many never published before – to investigate these events and show how the process of preparing for war created a lasting bond between a community and its soldiers.
Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.

Annual Mushroom Walk - Ballyhack Preserve
2024-10-13 13:00
On Sunday October 13 at 1pm, CCT will have the annual Mushroom Walk with Dave Paton at Ballyhack Preserve. This is that special occasion to hear tales and tunes from that very fun-guy, Dave. Please come and bring your basket. No dogs during the program, be tick savvy, and please check our website for any changes in time or location, CornwallConservationTrust.org.

📷: Katherine Freygang

Bach and Bourbon Benefit Concert - Souterrain Gallery
2024-10-13 15:00 | The Souterrain Gallery, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Join us at the Souterrain Gallery of the Wish House for a concert by The Old Guitarist on October 13 at 3pm.
The Old Guitarist has toured throughout the United States and Europe. His compositions have been hailed as “…. vaguely akin to rock and roll but infinitely more subtle.” by The Journal News.
The event is a benefit for The Village Music School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity and will raise money for Litchfield residents to explore their love of music through learning an instrument.
For tickets please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bach-and-bourbon-tickets-1006345324957

Literary Seminar with Mark Scarbrough: Eudora Welty: Riffing On The U. S. South In The Key Of Chekhov - Library
2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:30 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Literary Seminar with Mark Scarbrough: Eudora Welty: Riffing On The U. S. South In The Key Of Chekhov. September 24, through November 12, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org. In-person only.

Board of Selectmen Meeting - Hybrid/Library
2024-10-15 19:30 | Virtual
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:30pm
Hybrid/Zoom/ In Person – Cornwall Library – Unless otherwise changed by the Board of Selectmen
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Community Social Hour - UCC Parish House
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Just drop by UCC Parish House for snacks and drinks with friends.

Board of Education Meeting - CCS
2024-10-16 16:15 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
In the CCS Library or Via Zoom if indicated

Beginner's Tai Chi
2024-10-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Beginner’s Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 5-6 PM, Cornwall Town Hall. First class: January 3. Cost: $50/month (first class is free). For more information: Dave at 672-6726 or davidcolbert7@gmail.com.

Cornwall Conservation Commission Meeting - Zoom
2024-10-17 09:00 | Virtual
All meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 9am on zoom unless otherwise indicated. When meeting in person, the meetings will take place at the Cornwall Free Library. There will be no meeting in February or December.
Location: Zoom
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Passcode: [REDACTED]

Blood Drive - Parish House
2024-10-17 13:00 - 18:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
There will be a Blood Drive at the UCC in Cornwall Parish House on Oct. 17 from 1-6 pm. Sign up at Redcrossblood.org

Ongoing Bridge Series with Gary Steinkohl - Library
2024-10-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Bridge is back with Gary Steinkohl: An ongoing series every Thursday through December from 3pm until 5pm at the Cornwall Library. The first class is September 5. If you know basic bidding and play and want to improve your game these classes are for you. For questions and to register contact Gary at garysteinkohl@gmail.com.

Board of Finance Meeting
2024-10-17 19:00 | Virtual
Via Zoom until in person meetings may resume.

Last day to register in person and mail-in for November election
2024-10-18
Last day to register in person and mail-in. The Registrar of Voters will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for in person registration. All mail-in voter registration applications must be received or post-marked by this date in order to be accepted. The Online Voter Registration System will also close on this date.

Voter Registration Session
2024-10-18 09:00 - 20:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
The Registrars will conduct a registration session on October 1 from 9-11 A.M. The deadline to register by mail or online is Oct 18.
The Registrars will have a registration session October 18 from 9-8 P.M. Same Day Registration is available during Early Voting.

Household Hazardous Waste Day - Torrington Water Control Pollution Facility
2024-10-19
Household Hazardous Waste Day – Saturday October 19 – Torrington Water Control Pollution Facility – Ticket required – Contact First Selectmen’s office for ticket 860-672-4959 or assistant@cornwallct.gov

Pastels for Beginners with Collette Hurst
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:30 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Pastels For Beginners with Collette Hurst. Saturdays – October 5, 12, and 19, 10 am to 11:30 am.
Try the art medium of pastels and experiment with vibrant colors and quick painting/drawing time. Supplies will be available at the class if you do not already have them. Maximum Participants 15. Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org. This class is being offered free of charge due to a grant from the Joelle Sander Memorial Fund.

Clay Way Studio Tour 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 17:00
Nine local potters and their guests are hosting the 8th annual Clay Way Studio Tour in Litchfield County CT and nearby Wingdale NY on October 19th and 20th from 10AM to 5PM. There are 26 artists showing their work among the 9 studios. Seven of them will be right here in Cornwall!
Examples of each artist’s work and a printable map can be found at www.ClayWay.net.
The tour is free and a great way to enjoy a weekend in beautiful Litchfield and Dutchess Counties during peak fall foliage season.
It will take place rain or shine, much of it outdoors if the weather is good.
Tell your friends, print out a map and come see us!

Run & Wag 5K - Cornwall Village
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Cornwall Village Green, Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States

Trivia Night - Cream Hill Lake Association
2024-10-19 18:00 | Cream Hill Lake Association, 238 Town Street, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Trivia Night to benefit the Cornwall Child Center on Saturday, October 19th at Cream Hill Lake Association (238 Town Street). Doors open at 6pm, Kick off at 7pm, with emcee Bill McClane, $50 for a team of 4. Register at Cornwallchildcenter.org. Proceeds will directly benefit the Frost Scholarship Fund.

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department Open House - West Cornwall Firehouse
2024-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | West Cornwall Fire House, 289 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department open house is Sunday, October 20th, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the West Cornwall Firehouse. tour the fire station, meet local firefighters and EMTs, touch a truck, games and food!

Community/Senior Breakfast - Parish House
2024-10-22 09:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
Community/Senior Breakfast, Tuesday, October 22, 9 A.M. UCC Parish House, Must RSVP by October 20 to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or 860-480-0600.

Economic Development Commission Meeting
2024-10-22 19:30 | Virtual
On Zoom or at Library

Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic - UCC Parish House
2024-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
All are welcome from area towns.

Fundraising dinner for Cornwall Housing Corporation
2024-10-24 16:00 - 19:00
Fundraising dinner for Cornwall Housing Corporation, catered by Gepetto Osteria and Coltsfoot Farm. October 24th, 4-7 at the Farm. Call 860-309-6960 for more information.

CCS Walk-A-Thon
2024-10-25 13:00
The Cornwall Consolidated School 20th Walk-A-Thon will be on Friday, October 25th (Rain Date November 1st).
The walk will begin at 1:00pm at the intersection of Cream Hill/Cherry Hill & Cogswell Road.
We will be walking for the New York Marine Rescue Center!
We invite you to join the fun, take a walk & make a donation if you like!

1,000 Bulb Planting at Town Hall!
2024-10-26 09:30 - 11:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Join fellow Cornwall gardeners as we plant 1,000 daffodils at The Cornwall Town Hall. Bring a trowel. Hot cider and donuts. Free event.
No RSVP necessary!
