Event Types: Community

Waldo’s Back in Washington Depot This July! Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores. When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature. And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

Save the date for a celebration party at the Hickory Stick Bookshop on Saturday, August 2nd!

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Fulfill your summer reading goals and enjoy literary adventures with Gunn Junior Library’s Summer Reading Book Club, held every Monday afternoon in July!

Led by Ms. Ashley, this program is designed for rising 4th and 5th graders and will meet from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, July 7–28. Readers will explore Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. A laugh-out-loud story about a boy who takes a fortune cookie’s advice a little too seriously, leading to silly yet meaningful adventures. A 2024 Nutmeg nominee, this book offers the perfect blend of humor and heart, exploring themes of choice, friendship, and what truly matters.

Each session features a discussion and creative activities inspired by surprise weekly “mystery envelopes.” Let’s make summer reading a whole lot of fun.

Register here

Books will be available for pickup in the Jr. Library starting Monday, June 23.

The Gunn Junior Library partners with Literacy Volunteers on the Green (LVG) to present a series of fun and interactive bilingual storytimes in English and Spanish this July!

Held every Thursday in July, these sessions will feature engaging stories, a literacy-focused book, and hands-on craft activities that inspire creativity and learning. Children and families are invited to join us for this celebration of language, culture, and community connection.

Based in New Milford, LVG provides free English language and literacy tutoring to adult learners across northwestern Connecticut. With a mission rooted in empowerment through education, trained volunteer tutors meet weekly with students to help build essential communication skills for work, home, and civic life. As part of their Family Literacy initiative, LVG uses bilingual children’s books and storytelling to support language learning and help families honor their native languages and cultural heritage.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore stories, language, and creativity together!

To learn more about LVG, visit www.lvg-ct.org.

Register here

Calling all adventurers! Gather your friends and visit the Makerspace to level up your D&D campaigns with personalized wooden dice trays. You’ll learn how to use some CNC magic to design and create a completely customized accessory for your games- you pick the shape of the tray and the number of slots for dice, and add a personal touch with engraving! *This workshop will focus on the design part of the process. Trays will be cut on the CNC after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.

* Grades 6-12.
Registration Required.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

The First Ecclesiastical Society of New Preston invites you to attend our Bicentennial BBQ Picnic. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious BBQ Lunch and Live Music by award winning Blue Grass sensation On The Trail.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

The third Wednesday of each month is Open Mic at The Hen’s Nest Gallery.

All are welcome to join Open Mic Night at The Hen’s Nest! Read a poem, tell a story, sing, play an instrument, do a magic trick. People share and listen. It is a fun evening of the unexpected and spontaneous.

Join the Gunn Memorial Library as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, Mark Scarbrough will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss, each author in a separate session. He will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.
* Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk

This event will take place at Washington Senior Center
6 Bryan Hall Plaza Washington Depot, CT, United States, Connecticut 06794

About Mark Scarbrough:
A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original food content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Registration is required

Game On: UNO Night for Adults at Gunn Memorial Library!

Join us at Gunn Memorial Library for an evening of strategy, laughs, and a little friendly competition at our UNO Game Night for Adults!

This beloved card game is easy to learn and guaranteed to bring on some excitement. Whether you’re a longtime UNO fan or trying it for the first time, it’s the perfect way to mix, mingle, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow community members, accompanied by a glass of Pinot.

Grab a friend or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with great memories and maybe even bragging rights.

Registration is required.

Register here

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.

On July 18 we’ll be screening the 1964 Bond movie, “Goldfinger,” sponsored by William Raveis Lifestyle Realty. In this film, the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life

Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the heart, and ground us amidst life’s constant changes. Whether you’re just beginning or returning to refresh your practice, these gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Together, we will:

1. Learn practical techniques for cultivating inner steadiness—anytime, anywhere
2. Explore how to navigate common challenges and distractions in practice
3. Sit in guided meditation sessions to experience stillness firsthand
4. Share reflections, questions, and insights in a supportive group space
5. Build a toolkit for sustaining a meaningful home practice

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to quiet a racing mind—or to greet yourself with gentle awareness—this is your invitation. Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity. All are welcome.

BIO: Sheila Klapper’s unwavering dedication to meditation spans many decades, practicing within various traditions. In 2021, she completed an intensive 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. For 9 years, Sheila taught in community centers, adult education programs, and libraries in Northwestern, CT. During COVID, she began leading virtual groups that continued for several years. She started a bi-monthly meditation group at the Litchfield Community Center more than 5 years ago that continues to serve a welcoming group of meditators.

Sheila became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor in 2000 and briefly ran her own yoga studio in Glastonbury, CT. Later, she brought her commitment to wellness to Hartford Hospital, where she taught yoga and meditation to both staff and patients while serving as a Medical Librarian.

Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am-12:30PM. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Bring your family, friends, imagination, and engineering skills to the Junior Library for a creative cardboard construction party! Have fun and express your creativity as you transform basic cardboard boxes and other recyclables into impressive castles, cars, costumes, arcade games, and more—ages 5 with a caregiver.

Registration Encouraged.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Immerse Yourself in an Hour of French Conversation at the Gunn Memorial Library

If you are an intermediate or fluent French speaker, join us for an hour of stimulating and immersive French Conversation.

Over the hour, participants will read articles from French magazines covering cultural topics and current events. Guided conversations will encourage lively exchanges, helping participants refine their French while deepening their appreciation for Francophone culture.

This program is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French language in a welcoming environment.

Join us for a meaningful cultural and linguistic experience!

Registration is required at www.gunnlibrary.org or call 860-868-7586

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

The Cricut is July’s Maker Machine of the Month! Discover this fantastic machine, explore some sample projects, and create your iron-on decal to personalize a t-shirt in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll discover how to use Cricut Design Space software to select a design for cutting, how to work with iron-on vinyl, and how to apply your design to a shirt using the heat press. Please bring a t-shirt to customize.

Ages 18+

Register here

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

The Gunn Museum and Makerspace present a series of craft workshops inspired by artifacts from the Museum’s collections.

July’s workshop is all about vintage games! See some examples of board games from the museum’s collection, learn about their history, and make a small tray using recycled playing cards and paper folding techniques. All supplies will be provided, but you may also bring your pack of playing cards for the craft.

Ages 18+

Register here

Visit the Gunn Historical Museum for the new “American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities” Exhibit that celebrates the colonial era entering into the revolutionary period.

The exhibit discusses Connecticut and our community including women during the war. “As we enter the 250th anniversary of our country’s beginning, we look back at the impossible
story. The story of thirteen colonies banning together against an Empire; armed with
determination and hope they faced a world of peril and possibilities. Defying the world’s
 mightiest Empire they believed that a government could be ruled by and for ordinary men,
rather than s monarch claiming divine right.

The colonist leaders of the thirteen colonies echoed the ideas of the Enlightenment philosophers calling for self-rule and consent of the governed. These principles became the backbone of the Declaration of Independence and later the Constitution. These principles along with frustrations of being treated as less than British citizens galvanized the independent colonies into a cohesive force ready for independence.” – Museum Curator, Amy Campanaro

Please note the museum is located in a colonial home and is not currently handicap accessible. The exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities is located on the second floor in the museum. The Gunn Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits the history of Washington and its surroundings villages; we are housed in a historic 1781 home on the Washington Green.

The Gunn Museum is located at 5 Wykeham Road in Washington, CT, we are open Thursday, Friday 10:00AM – 4:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 1:00PM. For more information please call 860-868-7756 or email us [email protected].

The Cricut is July’s Maker Machine of the Month! Learn about this fantastic machine and create an iron-on decal to personalize a t-shirt in this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space software to select a design for cutting, work with iron-on vinyl, and apply their design to a shirt using a heat press. Please bring a t-shirt to customize.

Grades 4-5

Register here

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Waldo’s Back in Washington Depot This July! Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores. When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature. And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

Save the date for a celebration party at the Hickory Stick Bookshop on Saturday, August 2nd from 3-4 pm!

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Join The Pantry for Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner orders are from 5:30pm-6:00pm and readings start at 6:00pm.

Join Washington Parks & Recreation for a fantastic Summer Beach Party on Friday, August 8th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Washington Town Beach. Rain date will be Friday, August 15th.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am-12:30PM. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The third Wednesday of each month is Open Mic at The Hen’s Nest Gallery.

All are welcome to join Open Mic Night at The Hen’s Nest! Read a poem, tell a story, sing, play an instrument, do a magic trick. People share and listen. It is a fun evening of the unexpected and spontaneous.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Join the Gunn Memorial Library as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, Mark Scarbrough will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss, each author in a separate session. He will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.
* Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk

About Mark Scarbrough:
A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Registration is required

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Join us for Strut Your Mutt for Greenwoods Referral & Counseling Services – a fun social event for families and their dogs! More details to come.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Join the Sherman Chamber Ensemble for a special Bluegrass Concert on August 31st starting at 5:30pm.

More details to come

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Join The Pantry for Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner orders are from 5:30pm-6:00pm and readings start at 6:00pm.

A community tradition for over 50 years, join us for the Annual Community Picnic hosted by Steep Rock Association. Details to follow.

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year! This year, we host a concert on the grounds of the Bryan Memorial Town Hall, featuring a rhythm & blues music by Personal Touch.

For select ticket tiers, a reception will follow with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at the park. Tickets on sale now!

Get tickets

The third Wednesday of each month is Open Mic at The Hen’s Nest Gallery.

All are welcome to join Open Mic Night at The Hen’s Nest! Read a poem, tell a story, sing, play an instrument, do a magic trick. People share and listen. It is a fun evening of the unexpected and spontaneous.

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.

On September 19, we’ll be screening the 2012 animated Tim Burton film, “Frankenweenie.” Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a science nerd and outsider at school, but he does have one good friend: his dog, Sparky. But then, tragedy strikes, and Sparky shuffles off this mortal coil. Victor is heartbroken, but his science teacher (Martin Landau) gives him an idea of how to jolt old Sparky back to life. The experiment is successful, and all goes well, until Victor’s fellow students steal his secret and use it to resurrect other dead animals—with monstrous consequences.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am-12:30PM. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We look forward to seeing you at Washington Art Association’s Annual Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year! Please save the date and look for further details later in 2025.

Join The Pantry for Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner orders are from 5:30pm-6:00pm and readings start at 6:00pm.

The third Wednesday of each month is Open Mic at The Hen’s Nest Gallery.

All are welcome to join Open Mic Night at The Hen’s Nest! Read a poem, tell a story, sing, play an instrument, do a magic trick. People share and listen. It is a fun evening of the unexpected and spontaneous.

Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am-12:30PM. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join The Pantry for Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner orders are from 5:30pm-6:00pm and readings start at 6:00pm.