Amazing CT Tales with Mike Allen: The Trail of the Whispering Giants
Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library, or tune in from home via Zoom on Wednesday, March 11th for the third and final event of Mike Allen’s Amazing CT Tales Series!
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Atwater Memorial Library
1720 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-315-6020 / Fax 203-315-6021
Edward Smith Library
3 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
203-484-0469 / Fax 203-484-6024
Hours for Both Libraries:Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 8:00
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The Trail of the Whispering Giants - Livestream
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Artist Peter Toth spent several decades traveling the U.S., sculpting wooden statues depicting the Native American persons in each state – and then donated his work for free to that state. At least one statue was made for each state, including Connecticut. But, the Connecticut statue is no longer standing and finding information about its past, its whereabouts, its status, and its future prospects is difficult to come by. But, it has been found after quite a search.
Mike Allen specializes in bringing history to life, through his background in journalism, radio broadcasting, podcasting and public speaking. Mike hosted the podcast Amazing Tales About History for four years, interviewing experts on Connecticut history. For 10 years, Mike was News Director at Connecticut radio station i-95 FM (WRKI-FM) before becoming Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury. During a subsequent, 25-year corporate career, he worked and lived internationally, specializing in marketing and communications. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years, currently residing in Danbury.
6:30pm - 8:00pm View DetailsBowties and Books
Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!
This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is not required.
10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsCaregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers
Caregiving is challenging.
If you're responsible for a loved one, caregiver support groups are a way for you and others to share information, insight, advice, or words of encouragements in a safe and supporting space.
Please join facilitator, Karen LaBanca, for our Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group - a chance for caregivers and their families to take some time for themselves.
10:30am - 12:30pm View DetailsPat's Picks Movie Club, "The Rear Window"
Too good to miss, good enough to see again!
Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month for Pat's Picks Movie Club! All titles are selected by our local movie expert, Patricia Cochrane!
This month's title is, The Rear Window, the 1954 Psychological-Thriller!
"A bored photographer recovering from a broken leg passes the time by watching his neighbors and begins to suspect one of them of murder" - IMDB.
Starring: James Stewart, Grace Kelly & Wendell Corey
1:00pm - 3:30pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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