Cornwall CT

Cornwall Garden Club Gardener’s Adventure: Robin Hill Estate
2023-05-11 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CT
Join head gardener, James McGrath, for a private tour of British landscape designer Dan Pearson’s extraordinary work. Norfolk, CT.
Space limited. $15 donation.
RSVP by Thursday, May 4th.

Opening Gala: "Nature & Ruin" by C.C. Arshagra - National Iron Bank
2023-05-12 14:00 - 17:00 | National Iron Bank, 366 Furnace Brook Road, Cornwall Bridge, CT, 06754, United States
At the National Iron Bank “Nature & Ruin” by C.C.Arshagra. Opening gala May 12 from 2 to 5PM.

Cornwall Co-Op Farm Market
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:30 | Cornwall Village Green, Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Cornwall Co-Op Farm Market is looking for new vendors for the season starting May 13 across from the Town Hall. Farm Products, Cottage Licensed products, and artisans are welcome. Email us at cornwallcoopfm@gmail.com

West Cornwall Farm Market
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | The Wish House, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Saturday mornings 10 – 1 in West Cornwall just up from the Covered Bridge on the Wish House Lawn. Locally grown, raised, crafted food, flowers & other artisanal products raising funds in part for local charities. For more info please visit www.cornwallfarmmarket.org and check out our Facebook page. Ph.: 860-672-2969
Note plenty of parking in the Railroad Square

All About Podcasts & Finding a Good Listen (Live & Zoom) - Library
2023-05-13 16:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
All About Podcasts & Finding a Good Listen. A brief history of podcasting, plus Robert Becker talks with local podcasters: Kurt Andersen (Nixon at War), Kim Cutter (The Control Variable), and Emily MacElwreath (The Art Career).

Cornwall Child Center's Roaring 20's Party - Torrington Country Club
2023-05-13 18:00 | CT
Get out your finest Gatsby-inspired attire on Saturday, May 13th, 6:00 PM for a benefit at the Torrington Country Club with music, food, drinks, trivia, tarot card readings, a portrait studio, raffles and more fun to be had. All proceeds will benefit the Cornwall Child Center. Tickets available at cornwallchildcenter.org. $60 if purchased before 4/1, $70 if purchased before 5/1, and $75 at the door. Ticket price includes beer, wine (4-hour open bar) and passed appetizers.

Deadline for Cornwall Woman’s Society Educational Award Applications
2023-05-15 | CT
Cornwall Woman’s Society Educational Award
High school seniors who will graduate this year and whose full-time residence is in Cornwall are eligible for the Woman’s Society Educational Awards. Applications are available at the Cornwall Library, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, or by emailing Cheryl Thibault, cbthibault@gmail.com. Applications are due by May 15.

Bach at Sunset - North Cornwall Meeting House
2023-05-15 20:00 | North Cornwall Meeting House, Corner of Town Street and Cogswell Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
A candlelight recital of one of Bach’s Sonatas for Solo Flute by renowned flutist Susan Rotholz.

The event is free, but donations in support of the upkeep of the Meeting House will be gratefully accepted.

Afternoon Community Social
2023-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Cornwall Park and Rec’s Afternoon Community Social
3:00-4:00 P.M. at the Cornwall Town Hall
No RSVP needed.

Annual Town Budget Meeting - CCS
2023-05-19 19:30 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
Annual Town Meeting for the budget on Friday, May 19 at 7:30 at Cornwall Consolidated School.

HACKS Covered Bridge Slalom
2023-05-20 | CT
HACKS Covered Bridge Slalom, part of the New England Slalom Series, a ten-race series.
Practice will be all day Saturday, May 20th, and the actual slalom race will take place on Sunday, May 21 from about 8:30 -1:30, longer if there is a large turnout. Each boat gets to take 2 runs on the course, the better of the 2 runs is the one that counts. Colorful poles are hung over the river and boaters must navigate through them without touching the poles, each pole touch adds time to the score.
The New England Slalom Series (NESS) is a whitewater slalom series designed and run for racers in open canoes (0pen boats), K1, C1, & C2 slalom boats (closed boats), and all types of plastic whitewater boats. Our series warmly welcomes people of all ages and abilities, from those who are complete beginners in whitewater slalom racing, to those who race regularly for fun and excitement, as well as world cup level racers who are in the area.
For more info please contact Jennifer at clarkeoutdoos@gmail.com

The Where’s and Why’s of Wild Things - Welles Preserve
2023-05-20 10:00 | Welles Preserve, 49 Town Street, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Experience a Naturalist ramble discovering the various habitats of this preserve. Explore plants, trees, and (maybe) animals living in their unique neighborhoods and explore the reasons why they live there. Led by ramblers Bruce and Debby Bennett.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Housatonic Valley Regional High School, 246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village, CT, 06031

Plein Air Painting with Robert Adzema
2023-05-21 10:00 | CT
Robert Adzema invites you to join him painting on-site on Sunday, May 21, at 10 AM. Meet at the south end of Pine Street, Cornwall Village.
This is an opportunity for beginner and experienced artists to paint the local landscape. Robert will offer help if desired. Bring your own art supplies.
At about noon we will assemble and share our results and talk about painting.

This project was made possible by a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the town of Cornwall.
If you have questions contact Robert at 845-304-6961.

Senior Monthly Breakfast
2023-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
The senior monthly breakfast will be held at the UCC Parish House on Tuesday, May 23 at 9 A.M. Please RSVP by May 19 to park.recreation@cornwall.gov or call/text 860-480-0600.

7:00 p.m. BoF Special Meeting
2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, United States
5.23.23_BoF Special Meeting Agenda

Under the Tent Book Sale - Library
2023-05-27 10:00 - 14:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
The Book sale under the tent returns Memorial Day weekend, Saturday 27th from 10 until 2, Sunday, May 28th from 11 until 2, and Monday, May 29th from 10 until 2. Fill a bag for $5 on Sunday.

Gallery Opening: Matrix - Souterrain Gallery
2023-05-27 15:00 - 18:00 | The Souterrain Gallery, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
MATRIX, a series of painted portraits of 15 women, their mothers, and their grandmothers (with relics and mementos from those portrayed) in the gallery.
The participants in the gallery portraits will bring photos and stories to share about their mothers and grandmothers. You are invited to bring photos, too.
Tea and cookies will be served.

Opening Reception: "Matrix" by Emilie Waters - Souterrain Gallery
2023-05-28 16:00 | The Souterrain Gallery, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
At the Souterrain Gallery, “Matrix” exhibit by Artist Emilie Waters. Opening reception and Tea May 28 at 4 PM. The exhibit continues through June.

Tea and Sympathy: Matrix - Souterrain Gallery
2023-05-28 16:00 | The Souterrain Gallery, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
MATRIX, a series of painted portraits of 15 women, their mothers, and their grandmothers (with relics and mementos from those portrayed) in the gallery.
The participants in the gallery portraits will bring photos and stories to share about their mothers and grandmothers. You are invited to bring photos, too.
Tea and cookies will be served.
RSVP only for TEA and SYMPATHY

Memorial Day Events
2023-05-29 09:00 - 13:00 | CT
Memorial Day Festivities: Monday, May 29 a commemorative service at the North Cornwall Cemetery will be led by Virginia Gold at 9 A.M. Flowers to decorate the graves are requested. At 10 A.M. the Seaman’s Memorial will take place at the Covered Bridge. A parade followed by a ceremony will begin at 11 A.M. at the town green. After the ceremony there will be a carnival on the grounds of the UCC.

Plant Natives and Pollinators - Housatonic Meadows
2023-06-02 09:00 - 12:00 | CT
Housatonic Meadows Preservation Action needs volunteers to plant 1700 plugs of natives and pollinator plants! Please bring gloves, trowel, hat, sunscreen and lots of friends. Refreshments provided. June 2 and June 3, 9 A.M. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 P.M. (Rain Date, June 4). RSVP to kfreygangml@gmail.com to sign up for a shift. Thank you!

Summer Sketchbook Workshop - Library
2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:30 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Summer Sketchbook Workshop: art class with instructor Collette Hurst. June 3, 10, and 24, 10 am – 11:30 am: Assemble a small sketchbook kit to practice drawing skills and create a daily visual art journal of scenes, nature, and objects that capture your attention. The sketchbook can be a great travel companion on daytrips and vacations and provide a source of ideas for further paintings and drawings. The class will include techniques using graphite pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor pencils. Students of all levels welcome. Supply list provided prior to class.
$75 for all 3 sessions – payable to the instructor at class.
Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.

Introduction to Trinity Preserve Loop
2023-06-04 09:30 | CT
Cornwall Conservation Trust: CT Trail Days through ctwoodlands.org are on June 3 and 4. In Cornwall, an introduction to the Trinity Preserve Loop; meet at the Dibble Hill(top) entrance on Sunday June 4 at 9:30 A.M. led by Barton Jones. Leashed dogs are invited. Tick spray advised. No RSVP necessary.

Hatha Yoga with Malka Percal - Upstairs Wellness at The Union
2023-06-07 17:00 - 18:15 | The Union, 415 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
Wednesdays, from 5 P.M. to 6:15 P.M.
This mixed level class includes physical postures (asanas), breathing, deep relaxation and meditation. (mpercal@gmail.com)

The Barn Show - Local Farm Barn
2023-06-09 18:00 | Local Farm, 22 Popple Swamp Road, Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut, 06754
Chalk Gremlin Circus Company presents: The Barn Show
A family-friendly aerial and acrobatics show playing with the twists, turns, and traditions of rural life featuring 8 delightfully chaotic circus artists and directed by Cornwall local Margaret Hopkins
June 9th-6pm and 10th-10am and 6pm at the Local Farm barn
Seating reservations are free but required and can be made at linktr.ee/chalkgremlincircus

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | CT
Hazardous Waste Collection Day is June 10 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Falls Village Public Works Garage, 100 Railroad Street, Canaan (Falls Village). Tickets at the Selectman’s office.

Community/Senior Lunch - UCC Parish House
2023-06-13 12:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
Community/Senior Lunch, June 13, noon at the UCC Parish House. RSVP by June 9 to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or call/text 860-480-0600.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Library
2023-06-13 19:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
The Planning & Zoning Commissions’ meeting and town hearing on zoning regulations continues in person, June 13 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cornwall Library. This will be a regular monthly meeting of the P&Z as well as a continued public hearing concerning the zoning regulation reformat.

Creative Writing with Deb Devins - Library
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Creative Writing: A 6-week Creative Writing class led by Deb Devins begins Wednesday, June 14, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. This beginner’s class is for anyone interested in writing short stories, novels, children’s stories, poetry, personal essays, memoir, or family stories. The class will cover understanding the creative process, writing inspired by life experiences, tapping into your imagination, creating fictional characters and stories, managing your inner critic, publishing, and more. Be inspired by the assigned writing exercises, or work on your independent writing projects. Participants will share their writing with the class for helpful and encouraging feedback.
$60 for all 6 classes payable at registration. Enrollment limited. Registration required at cornwalllibrary.org. Masks optional.
