The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.

Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.

Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

More Crochet Granny Squares with Missy Stevens | June 3, 2:00-5:00 pm

Do you know how to chain and double crochet? Come to the Makerspace and learn how to combine these foundational techniques to create colorful squares for blankets, pillows, and scarves. Whether you’ve joined our previous crochet workshops, made a few granny squares at home, or are diving into this classic craft for the first time, this workshop is for you!

Guest instructor Missy Stevens will guide participants through decoding crochet pattern language, crafting a modern granny square block, and joining multiple blocks to build a larger project. Bring your questions, four colors of worsted-weight yarn, and an H-8 (5mm) crochet hook.

About the Instructor:

Missy Stevens is a maker and studio artist who works with thread, fabric, and clay to create distinctive pieces inspired by the natural world. Introduced to sewing in childhood, she has since explored many textile arts, including weaving, embroidery, crochet, and punch needle embroidery—a technique she uses to produce richly colored thread paintings. Her work has been exhibited nationally and featured in numerous books and magazines.

Ages 18+, Registration Required.

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/more-crochet-granny-squares-with-missy-stevens/

Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to...

• Ask questions about 18th century sewing Access resources related to 18th century sewing
• Get help with your own 18th century projects
• Meet other people interested in historical sewing
• Join other historical sewing enthusiasts to work on projects together

In-Person with Hugh Schoelzel & Nancy Schuler

June 6, 1944 will always be remembered as D-Day and the decisive turning point in World War II. Operation Overload was one of the largest amphibious assaults in history and demonstrated the Allies’ commitment to restoring freedom in Europe. 2,501 American soldiers were killed on that infamous date.

Join Hugh Schoelzel as he shares photos and stories of ceremonies in Normandy that mark this date each year.

Registration is Required

Do you love basketball? Is it too cold out to play on the outdoor courts? On Tuesdays from 7pm - 9pm, Kent Park and Recreation will be hosting drop-in adult basketball in the Kent Center School Gym. All levels of experience are welcome! No registration required. Please bring your own balls.

Please ring the front door bell upon arrival at the Kent Center School Gym.

Join us on the TeamReach app with group code: Ba11islyfe

For more information, visit the Town of Kent Park and Recreation Department website here.

🌟 Conscious Leadership Workshop 🌟

Date: Wednesday, June 4th

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Heritage Hotel, Southbury, CT

Cost: $200 per person

🍽️ Lunch Included!

Are you ready to lead with purpose and impact?

Join Coach Jackie, Career Coach for Leaders, for an empowering and interactive Conscious Leadership Workshop designed for leaders at all levels who want to deepen their self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and build stronger, more collaborative teams.

What you’ll gain:

🔑 Align your leadership style with your personal values

🤝 Learn strategies for building trust and collaboration within your team

🧠 Improve communication and emotional intelligence for better decision-making

💪 Cultivate a leadership presence that inspires and empowers others

📈 Walk away with an actionable leadership playbook

Is this workshop right for you?

• Are you feeling disconnected from your leadership purpose and looking to reignite your passion?
• Do you want to lead with more emotional intelligence and clarity?
• Are you seeking practical tools to improve your communication and relationship-building within your team?

Spaces are limited! Secure your spot today and start your leadership journey.

👉 Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conscious-leadership-tickets-1339485038809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Theresa Caputo, widely recognized as the "Long Island Medium," brings her remarkable gift for connecting with spirits to audiences in Torrington. Known for her hit television series, Caputo has captivated millions with her warm, engaging personality and her ability to deliver heartfelt messages from loved ones who have passed on. Her live shows provide an intimate and emotional experience, blending profound spiritual connections with lighthearted humor and genuine compassion.

With numerous best-selling books and a career dedicated to helping others find peace and closure, Theresa Caputo has become one of the most beloved mediums in the world. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness her extraordinary talent in person, as she shares powerful messages that uplift and inspire. Whether you're seeking healing or are simply curious, this show promises to be an unforgettable evening of insight and connection.

More information and tickets at Theresa Caputto Concert.

From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith

Haring

This is a great Pride Month program! Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Haring's work, characterized by its simplicity

and accessibility, addressed pressing issues including AIDS awareness. From

subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death.

FREE / Donations Welcome

* Pre-registration is advised

Join us every Friday night from 5-8 in the NHAG studio, at 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford CT - Floor 2 #9A for life model drawing. Participants must be 18+ to attend.

registar at nhagct.art or newhartfordartisansguild.com

Join us for the bimonthly membership meeting held on the first Wednesday of every other month beginning Feb. 5, 2025 at different member locations.

2025 schedule:

• Wed. Feb. 5, 2025 | Location: Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., co-hosted by The Kent Dispatch
• Wed. April 2, 2025 | Location: 109 Cheese Market, 6 Kent Green Blvd.
• Wed. June 4, 2025 | Location: Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St.
• Wed. Aug. 6, 2025| Location: Hudson Valley Preservation, 27 Maple St.
• Wed. Oct. 1, 2025 | Location: Wilson’s Café, 8 North Main St.
• Wed. Dec. 3, 2025 | Location: TBD

Do you love pickleball? Have you considered trying pickleball? On Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm, Kent Park and Recreation will be hosting drop-in pickleball in the Kent Center School Gym (or at the Kent Commons Tennis Courts during nice/warm weather). All levels of experience are welcome! No registration required. Equipment will be provided.

Please ring the front door bell upon arrival at the Kent Center School Gym.

Join us on the TeamReach app with group code KentCTPickl3

For more information, visit the Town of Kent Park and Recreation Department website here.

For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has shared her messages of comfort and healing with more than a million and a half audience members worldwide. Through personal stories about her life and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them– just in a different way.

Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers. 

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!