November Happeneings

Posted in Events on October 26th, 2009, by Bryan. No Comments Yet.

If you’ve ever been to an event in Collinsville, have volunteered or worked at all with the community in regard to events or businesses, chances are you’re probably familiar with Kathy Taylor. She’s constantly in contact with local business leaders and crucial to organizing events in the area. I ran into her a couple of weeks ago and talked a little bit about Collinsvillect.org. She creates a newsletter for the local businesses to help promote them and keep them up-to-date on things in the community. This list of November happenings in the surrounding area is from the last edition of the newsletter.

NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS

8-31 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “The Interlude,” a gallery exhibit featuring several gallery artists, Tues. – Sat: 11 am – 6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
1: “Yoga & Meditation,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
1: First Sunday Gallery Talk: Linens and Things,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, museum admission, 677-4787
4 “Dr. Ronald Mallett: Time Traveler,” Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, talk at 6pm, reception at 7 pm, reservations and admission, 520-2154
5 YogaKids, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm for kids 6-12, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
5 “A Little Taste of Portugal,” The Farmington Gourmet, Farmington, 6-8 pm, admission and reservations, 677-1223 x 23
5 Salons at Stowe: Sheff vs O’Neill: Status and Future of Equal Education, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, free admission, RSVP to 522-9258
6 “Yin Yoga,” Kula Yoga Venter, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
7 The Mark Twain House & Museum’s 2009 Annual Fall Gala, featuring Paula Poundstone, Hartford,  6-11 pm, 883-9016 for information and tickets
7 Atwater-Donnelley in concert, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 advanced / $17 at the door, 693-0263
8 “Wreath Ramble,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1-4 pm, $7 per wreath for members, $10 per wreath for members-to-be, 677-4787
8 “Sparrow Delight Nature Walk,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, $3 members, $5 membersto- be, 677-4787
8 Opening Reception for “The Interlude,” Arts Exclusive Gallery Exhibit, Simsbury, 2-5 pm, 651-5824
8 “Women Take Flight,” New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, 10am – 5 pm, 623-3305
8 Researching Your Historic House’s History, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1pm, fees, registration, deadline is November 4th, 677-9222
10 “How Does She Manage in Those Clothes?,” an evening lecture at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum, Hartford, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, non-member fees, 236-5621
11 “The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of a Connecticut Veteran,” a late afternoon book talk at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum, Hartford, 4-6 pm, free, 236-5621
12 “YogaKids, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm for kids 6-12, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
12 The Liquid Lounge: Walter Wick, Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, 5:30 – 9 pm, an afterwork experience for adults, Admission, 724-3623 (SCIENCE)
13 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, for girls 11-15, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
13 A Night Out in Style,” A Tribute to the Roaring Twenties fundraiser to benefit Gifts of Love at Hop Meadow Country Club, Simsbury, 7 pm. For information and tickets, call Maura at 674-9460 or Adria at 232-2323
14 “Candles Light the Way,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-2 pm, for children 4-11, $10 for members, $12 for non-members, reservation deadline is November 7th, 677-9222
14 “Children’s Annual Birthday Party,” Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, with nationally renowned mime Robert Rivest, 673-9712
14 “Mark Erelli” in Concert at roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $16 advanced / $18 at
the door, 693-0263
15 The Friends of the Mark Twain House & Museum Billiard Birthday Party at City Steam Brewery Café, Hartford, 4-6 pm, Trick-Shot Billiard artist Bruce “The Guy” Barthelette will be appearing, Call 280-3129 for tickets and information
15 An Interpretive Discussion of the Life and Works of Louisa May Alcott, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
15 Cooking Demonstration: Stuffed Apple turnips with Spinach-Date Fritters, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-2:30 pm, registration deadline November 6th, 677-9222
18 Fall Brown Bag Lunch Series: An Examination of “the Hart Jug,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-1 pm, reservations recommended, 677-9222
19 Third Thursday: Evening House Tours & New Exhibit, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 4-7 pm, free admission, 677-9222
19 Salons at Stowe: Teaching Diversity, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, free admission, RSVP to 522-9258
21 “David Mallett” in concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $18 advanced / $20 door, 683-0263
22 Special House Tour: Winter Preparations, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 2 pm, registration deadline is November 16th, 677-9222
22 Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Old Farms Convalescent Hospital, Avon Historical Society at the Avon Senior Center, 2-4:30pm, 678-7621
28 Half-time at Turkey Time, Connecticut Historical Society Museum, Hartford, 10am – 3 pm, general admission, 236-5621

Simsbury Public Library Children’s Activities (658-7763)

Bouncing Babies: Birth to 23 months: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30 am 2 year olds: Fridays 10 am (children must be accompanied by an adult) 3 year old Story time: Mondays 10 am 4-Kindergarten Story time: Mondays 1:30 pm and Thursdays 10 am
9th Thanksgiving Baking and Stories: grades K-4, 4 pm
10th Craft & Storytime: ages 3 to K – 10 am
12th Seasonal Science, K-1 – 4 pm
14th Time for Music: ages 1-4 – 10:30 – 11:00 am
14th From Trash to Tunes, K-6 – 2 pm
16th Thanksgiving Baking and Stories: grades 2-3 – 4 pm
17th Story Stars: ages 3 to K – 10:30 am
17th Science Fun- Water: grades 2-4, 4 pm
23rd Thanksgiving Baking and Stories: grades 4-6 – 4 pm
28th Exploring Science with Peep: ages 3 to K – 10:30 – 11:30 am Hartt Community Division, Simsbury, (768-4451)

Talcott Mountain Science Center, Avon (677-8571)
Registration required AM Kindergarten Students – Avon, Farmington, Simsbury – Mon – Fri, 12:30 – 3 pm

• 2-6 Dinosaurs
• 9-13 Inventions
• 16-20 Sun, Moon & Stars PrimeTime Hands-On, Discovery based Science – Grades K-3, 10 am – 4 pm- 3-week sessions
• 7,14,21 Music & Science

Hopefully this list will help you as you make your plans for the next month.