America's First Cookbook was called American Cookery and by a young country author who created a culinary upheaval. Self-published in 1796 but backed by prominent Federalist politicians, American Cookery is considered a culinary milestone in American history. It was penned by the enigmatic American orphan Amelia Simmons. The groundbreaking 13-edition cookbook has an enduring legacy […]
A New Play About Charity. A LATE–BLOOMER NEW YORK CITY ACTOR chooses to commit a singular act of charity—serving free coffee to a small segment of the city’s 150,000+ homeless population living on its affluent Union Square. In the process, he discovers a familial connection with this colorful but broken cadre of characters. As COVID […]
When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America's Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by […]
Create a little glow of your own! ✨ Join us in the Makerspace for an easy and creative papercraft project. Using cardstock, a Cricut Explore, and an LED tealight, you'll create a beautiful paper luminary with a cutout design that lets the light shine through. No Cricut experience is necessary. This project is beginner-friendly, and […]
Western CT Community Television offers free video production training and equipment loans to residents. Come to see a demonstration of the equipment available and a review of the training classes offered.
⚾️ Attention Baseball Fans!! ⚾️ FREE MLB Clinic With MLB Alumni! Family & Children's Aid is hosting a FREE Baseball & Life Skills Clinic in New Milford on August 29 from 9AM to 12PM at Garrick Farms Park. Participants get mentored by up to 10 former MLB players! Lunch will be provided at the end […]
Attention Baseball Fans!! FREE MLB Clinic With MLB Alumni! Family & Children's Aid is hosting a FREE Baseball & Life Skills Clinic in New Milford on August 29 from 9AM to 12PM at Garrick Farms Park. Participants get mentored by up to 10 former MLB players! Lunch will be provided at the end for the […]
George Mallas and Louise Coombe are singer/songwriters with unique musical styles, each creating a journey through lives both real and imagined. Mallas is a pianist whose voice and songwriting are reminiscent of Jackson Brown or Cat Stevens. He’s a master of heartbreak infused with optimism. Coombe is a guitar player with southern roots that often […]
Explore the trails of Deer Pond Farm on this casual early fall hike. Led by our volunteer guides, you'll learn about the trail network, habitats, and ongoing conservation projects. (Approx. 2–3 miles)