Baby teeth play a crucial role in a child’s development. This little round table discussion covers the basics: what they are, when they appear, why they matter, how to care for them, common issues, and tips for parents. Whether you’re a new parent or just curious, let’s dive in!

Staying Put in New Canaan, in partnership with the New Canaan Community Foundation and the New Canaan Library, invites the community to an engaging and practical conversation designed to help families navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging, with confidence. Being Prepared, Staying Connected: Supporting Aging Parents with Confidence will take place on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:30 to 7:30pm at New Canaan Library’s Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium. Do you feel prepared to support aging parents with clarity and confidence? Are you also thinking ahead about your own longevity? This lively discussion will focus on the legal, financial, medical, housing, and caregiving decisions that help older adults live well as they age. With warmth and good humor, the program will address common challenges that can strain relationships, jeopardize caregiver health, and waste precious time and money. The evening will be led by Janet Simpson Benvenuti, founder of Circle of Life Partners and author of Don’t Give Up on Me! Supporting Aging Parents Successfully. Janet brings a rare blend of expertise and empathy, shaped by her background as a scientist and pharmaceutical executive, as well as her personal experience balancing two demanding careers, two parents in declining health, and two toddlers. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, she is recognized as one of the nation’s leading advocates for families navigating aging. A complimentary copy of Don’t Give Up on Me! will be available to attendees at the presentation. Community members are encouraged to register in advance using the New Canaan Library Event Registration Link or by calling the New Canaan Library at 203-594-5000 to reserve a spot.

In this practical conversation about what matters as families age, we will focus on legal, financial, medical, housing, and caregiving decisions that help older adults live well as they age. We’ll also rely on good humor as we address common challenges that can strain relationships, jeopardize caregiver health, and waste precious time or money.

Award-winning landscape designer and photographer Emily Kelting presents a journey through the rich history and design of Japanese gardens, including its connection to Buddhism, significance of tea houses, and concepts of water, moss, pine.

The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment. Through the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor, advance ethical decarbonization, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens. This year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology, tools, and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains. We look forward to another sold-out audience in 2026! Your ticket includes the full day of programming, tours, exhibits, jazz breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, and complimentary shuttles from our partner hotels and local train stations.

Melissa Bernstein evening of conversation, purpose, and leadership w/ a book signing of her newest release, The Heart of Entrepreneurship. About HAYVN HerStory: Chronicles of Women Who Innovate. Celebrate, Learn, and Be Inspired! Showcasing Inspiring Journeys of Local Female Entrepreneurs Hear ‘HerStory’ in HAYVN’s special series highlighting challenges, triumphs, innovative ideas, and offering all a unique opportunity to learn from their experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these events are designed to empower and motivate our entrepreneurial community. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, share your own experiences, and leave inspired to innovate and excel. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an empowering experience! REGISTER:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayvn-herstory-an-evening-with-melissa-bernstein-of-melissa-doug-tickets-1982370532627?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1pdta55*_gcl_au*NjU2NzI3MzIxLjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga*Mjc3MzA3ODc4LjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga_8VY00MFCH3*czE3NzEyNjgzODAkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc3MTI2OTcxOSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

Come Join us at NC Fit Boot Camp on Friday Mornings 5:45-6:30AM All Fitness Levels Welcome High Energy – Full Body Workouts Bring a Yoga Mat & Water Runs Indoors throughout the winter at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, located in Waveny Park Reserve your spot now

Ribbit Rhapsody is back! Join us on March 28th at 10am, Still Pond Preserve on Silvermine Road for this incredible program led by Sarah Breznan, Director of Education at Woodcock Nature Center. Together, we will walk the trail hunting for Red-backed Salamanders, learn about native amphibians, listen for the call of spring peepers and even explore frog egg masses up close. We will talk about the importance of vernal pools and how to keep water and wetlands healthy for our amphibian phriends. 👀 Dress for the weather and natural uneven terrain. Free, family friendly event. Please register! Still Pond Preserve parking area is located 763 Silvermine Road. (P.S. we begin with a raffle drawing for participants completing the Winter Hiking Challenge).

Bundle up, grab a friend and hit the trails!  The Winter Hiking Challenge is live from January 1st through March 28th. Hike the trails at any or all of our open-to-the-public preserves. Take a photo of yourself (and your hiking buddy) at the designated Selfie Spot! When you have completed all the hikes or as many as you wish to complete, submit your photos and information by emailing us! WinterHikingChallenge@NewCanaanLandTrust.org Complete 4 hikes and receive NCLT Swag. Complete all 8 hikes and receive swag and an entry to win an NCLT themed gift basket! Bonus – guided hikes with hot cocoa and donuts scheduled for: Jan 31st, Feb 28th, and March 28th (prize drawing on this date).

Help NCSF raise $50,000 to support deserving New Canaan High School students during the first annual Giving Week! Each day of Giving Week, New Canaan businesses will generously match donations from community members dollar-for-dollar up to a designated match amount. Your generous support of NCSF’s mission enables us to make college more affordable for deserving New Canaan High School students. Let deserving students know they can count on you! Click HERE to learn more and donate on the NCSF website. We’re deeply grateful to our RAMbassador business partners, as well as our incredible group of Endowed Scholarship donors for their continued generous support of the NCHS Scholarship Foundation.

You’re invited to hear bestselling author Amity Gaige discuss her new novel, Heartwood, in conversation with Daisy Alpert Florin. Heartwood is Amity Gaige’s fifth novel. It was selected by Jenna Bush Hager as a Read with Jenna pick and became an instant national bestseller. Amity is the author of four previous novels, O My Darling, The Folded World, Schroder, and Sea Wife. Sea Wife was a 2020 New York Times Notable Book and a finalist for the Mark Twain American Voice Award. Schroder was also a New York Times Notable Book and a best book of 2013 according to The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, among others, and was shortlisted for UK’s Folio Prize in 2014.