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Filling in the Blanks - Unite to Fight 5K on Sunday April 7

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Filling in the Blanks - Unite to Fight 5K</span> Unite to Fight 5K on Sunday April 7 at 7:30 am at <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Waveny Park.</span></p><p>Let’s run out childhood hunger! Sign up today for&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewCanaan/UnitetoFight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Filling in the Blanks’ Unite to Fight 5K</a>&nbsp;on April 7, 2024, at Waveny Park, New Canaan, Kids Fun Run 8:15 a.m., 5K Run/Walk 8:45 a.m. To elevate your commitment to the cause, register as a fundraiser and spread community awareness of our mission. Take advantage of this year’s special offer of&nbsp;<strong>FREE</strong>&nbsp;pre-race training with fitness coach, Monica Concha, at Waveny Park, dates and times vary.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Register <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewCanaan/UnitetoFight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewCanaan/UnitetoFight</a></p><p>Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with weekend meals. FITB serves over 7,000 children with weekend meal bags, 5 school-based pantries and The Fresh Food on the Move mobile food pantry.&nbsp;FITB purchases 99% of the food for these programs, and events like the Unite to Fight 5K play a crucial role in meeting the increased needs of local communities.&nbsp;</p>

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New Canaan Chamber of Commerce 2024 Community Cup at Silvermine Golf Club May 6!

<p>The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Clubs of New Canaan and Stamford&nbsp;are proud to announce that they will combine efforts this year and host the 2024 Community Cup – a charity golf event. As both the Chamber and the Rotary’s mission is to serve the community, winnings from the event will be directed to local nonprofit organizations.</p><p>Register to participate <a href="https://newcanaanchamber.com/2024/03/18/2023-community-cup-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newcanaanchamber.com/2024/03/18/2023-community-cup-sign-up/</a></p><p>The Tournament will be held at the Silvermine Golf Club on Monday, May 6th, 2024.&nbsp;The afternoon kicks off with a barbecue lunch followed by a 1:00 pm shotgun start and played in a “Shamble” format. Four local businesses will be donating prize money for the teams with the lowest net score, to the local nonprofit of each foursome’s choosing – a real win-win! There will be a casual cocktail party and buffet dinner after the 18-hole tournament where other members of the community can join in on the fun.</p><p>The opportunity to play for your favorite local charity will not end with the top teams. There will be other challenges during the play (i.e., Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin) sponsored by a variety of local businesses. These contests will give all players the chance to have their winnings donated to charitable organizations as well.</p><p>While the goal of the 2024 Community Cup is to raise funds to support the Rotary’s Charitable works and the community events produced by the Chamber, we can all agree that a round of no-stress golf is an enjoyable way to make new connections and provide an opportunity to mix and mingle with nearby business and community leaders.</p>

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Important information for New Canaan voters!

<p>Republican and Democratic Presidential Primaries Alert! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" height="16" width="16"></p><p>Mark your calendars for April 2, 2024! The Republican and Democratic primary elections for U.S. President are happening soon!</p><p>Exciting news: Early Voting is now available in Connecticut! Head over to the Town Hall Registrar’s Office from March 26 to March 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and cast your vote.</p><p>On April 2, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., in-person voting will take place at three polling places. Make your voice heard at New Canaan High School, Saxe Middle School, or East School.</p><p>Absentee Voting is also an option! Contact Town Clerk Claudia Weber at 203-594-3070 for details.</p><p>Seventeen-year-olds who’ll be 18 by November 2, 2024, can register and vote in the Primary. The registration deadline is April 1, 2024, at noon.</p><p>Need more information or have questions? Reach out to the Registrars of Voters at 203-594-3060.</p><p>For detailed instructions and candidate lists, visit: the Town of New Canaan Registrars of Voters <a href="https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/registrars_of_voters/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/registrars_of_voters/index.php</a></p>

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On the Children's Shelf: When your secrets go viral…

<p>How do you keep things private in a digital age? When things can easily be shared online? When hackers can access devices and cloud storage, is anything ever really safe?</p><p>In “In Case You Missed It” by Sarah Darer Littman we see what happens when your safe protected cloud storage is hacked and shared online. Sammy, a high school junior is busy with the APs and getting her driver’s license. She keeps a personal diary on her computer so her little brother can’t find it and read it.</p><p>Sammy’s dad is the CEO of a major bank. He is under enormous stress because there are protesters outside the bank protesting bank actions. Sammy is aware of his stress, but she’s a teenager busy with her own school stress. While it might seem like there is no overlap, their whole world is turned upside down when hackers hack into bank documents then turn their attack on her father, personally. They hack into the family’s cloud storage and start sharing everything they find online…including Sammy’s personal diary.</p><p>Every thought, every frustration, the time she lied to her parents…all out there for her classmates and parents to read. Things at the bank are worse than ever and her dad stays at work for days on end because he is dealing with the issues there. Her entire school has read her diary, her friends are furious and refuse to speak to her. The ultimate irony in Sammy’s mind is that her mom tells her not to read any of their emails or texts shared online but Sammy’s mom reads her diary. On top of losing her friends, Sammy is caught lying to her parents through her diary and is now grounded. While Sammy’s secrets are on the internet being read, so are her parents’ secrets and Sammy learns the biggest secret they’ve been keeping from her. Definitely check out this book to see what happens when all those private thoughts and email exchanges are now available for the whole world to read.</p><p>This YA book is well written and readers of all age can identify with the question – how safe is anything online? The story flows well, is captivating and took turns I didn’t expect (which I really enjoy in a book). Friendships end, family dynamics change, Sammy learns a lot about herself, her real friends, and if you have to choose who is going to snoop through your diary….she’d rather it was just her little brother. I highly recommend this book.</p><p>Jessica Collins is an award-winning writer. Her column "On the Children's Shelf" has earned multiple Connecticut Press Club awards and national recognition. Read more on her blog: <a href="https://onthechildrensshelf.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://onthechildrensshelf.com/</a></p>

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New Canaan Nature Center Annual Lecture & Luncheon with Bunny Williams on May 9

<p><strong>Seventh Annual Annual Lecture &amp; Luncheon with Bunny Williams on </strong><strong style="color: rgb(92, 92, 92);">May 9, 2024 from 11:30am – 2:00pm</strong></p><p>We invite you to join us for the Seventh Annual Lecture &amp; Luncheon to benefit the New Canaan Nature Center. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the New Canaan Country Club. </p><p>Register <a href="https://www.classy.org/event/seventh-annual-lecture-and-luncheon-2024/e523803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">herettps://www.classy.org/event/seventh-annual-lecture-and-luncheon-2024/e523803</a></p><p>Your attendance at our signature event will help support the Nature Center and its mission to inspire people of all ages to respect, protect and enjoy the world of nature. We are thrilled to welcome Bunny Williams as our guest speaker this year. She will be discussing her new book, BUNNY WILLIAMS: LIFE IN THE GARDEN, the interior design legend gives readers an intimate look at her beloved house and gardens in the Connecticut Berkshires that she has spent the last 40 years developing.</p><p>Considered one of the most talented names in design, Bunny Williams is an accomplished businesswoman and philanthropist known for balancing refined beauty, welcoming livable appeal, and attention to detail. One of Architectural Digest’s “AD100 Hall of Fame” members, Bunny is consistently named on various best-of lists and has been awarded many of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. She is the author of eight design books and is a sought-after speaker and mentor on decoration, gardening, and entertaining.</p>

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New Canaan CARES presents SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR KIDS featuring Max Stossel

<p>On Thursday April 4th New Canaan CARES is thrilled to partner with New Canaan Country School, New Canaan Public Schools, and St. Luke’s School to bring this important program to the New Canaan Community. Learn how social media is designed to be addictive and gain parenting tools to limit its negative impact on your children. This program is intended for all community members – including parents, grandparents, teachers, and administrators! The Program will start at 7:00 pm and be held in the Saxe Auditorium.</p><p><a href="https://newcanaancares.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/newcanaancares/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1501&amp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(35, 63, 146);"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></p>

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Bestselling Author Jeanette Walls comes to New Canaan Library with latest novel

<p>On Monday, April 1st the New Canaan Library will welcome author Jeannette Walls, speaking about her latest hit novel, Hang the Moon, which tells the tale of an indomitable young woman, and is set in rural Virginia during the Prohibition era.</p><p>Jeannette Walls became a household name with the publication of her memoir, Glass Castle, which remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over eight years. Her following novels, The Silver Star, Half Broke Horses, and Hang the Moon were instant hits, keeping readers engrossed with her skillful storytelling and masterful character development.</p><p>The event will begin with a half-hour reception at 6:30pm, followed by the talk at 7pm. Elm Street Books will be onsite to sell copies of Jeannette Walls’s books.</p><p><a href="https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/bestselling-author-jeannette-walls-presents-hang-moon-49399" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(35, 63, 146);"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></p>

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