Sixth Taxing District News
Next Commissioners Meeting will be on October 21 at 7:00PM. For those that would like to attend, we will post a Zoom link on the 6TD website and will share an agenda by October 19.
The 6TD developed guidelines for the Community Fence with leaders from a range of Rowayton organizations. These guidelines can be found on the 6TD’s website here. Following the September Commissioners meeting, there was input from several residents that these guidelines should be modified. The 6TD would like to encourage residents to submit suggestions for review and possible modifications to the guidelines.
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Join the Rowayton Civic Association for a free live virtual benefit concert on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The link will be posted at 7pm, we go live at 7:30pm.
Musical Guests:
Francis-Funke
Gavin McGee
Cam Lawrence
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Rowayton Arts Center
Marine & Coastal is now on view at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) through October 10 and in RAC’s online gallery at racgallery.carbonmade.com. Next up is the Autumn Juried Show beginning October 18.
The Fall 2 session of art classes will begin the first week of November. To review the entire schedule, visit rowaytonarts.org/education. Expect to see the same line up that is currently underway plus a few new options.
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Rowayton Paddle Tennis Association
Welcome to Paddle season in Rowayton! To join/renew or get more info, go to rowayton.paddlescores.com. New members/residents are invited to come see what Rowayton paddle is all about on Friday October 16th from 7-10pm. RSVP to [email protected].
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Rowayton Library Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, 10/24
Working in teams of up to 4 members, test your knowledge about the history, local landmarks, and the businesses around town by racing against friends and neighbors to solve clues leading to various locations, where you will need to answer questions and complete tasks.
Family Friendly Event - Participants of all ages are welcome to join in on this fun, interactive, and kid friendly fundraiser!
Day of Schedule:
12:30 PM - Check in, review rules, and hand clue packets.
1:15 PM - The Hunt begins!
3:45 PM - Deadline to check in with answers at the Community Center.
4:00 PM - Reveal the Answers and award prizes for 1st , 2nd and 3rd place.
Ticket information:
Cost - $100 per team
We are dedicated to keeping everyone as safe as possible so face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required to be worn while on the Rowayton Community Center property.
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Rowayton Gardeners
Green and Growing
Did you know that, in addition to the programs, events, environmental initiatives and education that we offer in our community, the Rowayton Gardeners are stewards of 8 Community Gardens in Rowayton? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 Spring Market, Christmas Market and other revenue-producing programs that the Gardeners conduct annually have been canceled or curtailed. As a result, we are facing a projected deficit of over $20,000 this year.
Hundreds of volunteer hours and over $11,000 annually remain earmarked for maintenance and upkeep of the Community Gardens. If you and your family enjoy the green spaces that we care for and all that we do in our seaside village, please consider making a contribution at:
Please ‘Dig in’ to help the Rowayton Gardeners
keep Rowayton Green and Growing.
We are grateful for your support!
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Rowayton Historical Society
Join us for a fascinating virtual lecture about War on the Long Island Sound during the American Revolution
Sunday, October 25th at 2 pm via ZOOM
This exciting new lecture by Ed Hynes reveals the action, intrigue and terror of the people living around Long Island Sound during America’s War for Independence. Email Ed Hynes to register
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COVID Crafts
What have you been doing these past few months? We are calling on all Covid Crafters to share with us online the creations they have worked on. Gardening, home projects, carpentry, woodworking, crafts, cooking, painting, or any other talents that you have put to use, we want to know! We want to see!
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Rowayton Fire Department
Online Fundraising Auction
Like many volunteer organizations, the RFD will not be able to have their Smoke Out fundraiser this year. To offset costs to keep the RFD up and running and on call 24 hours a day we have organized an online auction with some fun items to big on.
It will go live Friday, November 7th-12:00PM and stay live until Sunday, November 9th - 5:00PM.
Sampling of items:
- BBQ Dinner for 15 w/ music from The Alpaca Gnomes duo
- Scotch and Cigar Evening
- Firetruck Brewery Tour
- Sunset Boat Cruises (see photos below)
- Fishing Trips
- Baseball Clinic for 10 Kids
- Italian Dinner for 15
- Wine Tasting
- Summer Music Concert Table w/keg
- FireTruck Ride to School
- Police Car Ride to School
- Firehouse Birthday Party
More details to come as we get closer with a link for the event.
If you have questions or have something amazing you want to donate to put up for Auction, please email [email protected]. |
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Rowayton Turkey Trot 2020 is (virtually) on!
Our Trot has become a great Thanksgiving tradition, and this year will be no different.
We are hosting our event virtually. Run or walk the 5k or 1mile route anytime from the Saturday before, thru 12pm on Thanksgiving. Routes will be marked, and you will be able to post your 5k time on our website to share and brag with your family and friends. If friends and family cannot be here this year, they can register to run a 5k route anywhere in the US, and also post their times on our website.
Entry fees or donations will as always go to benefit local Not for Profits, who have been hard hit this year by COVID.
Thank you for keeping our tradition alive!
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Norwalk School Happenings |
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Save the Date: Thursday, 10/8 at 7pm
College Admissions expert Peter Van Buskirk returns to Brien McMahon to provide insight and guidance in the college application process during this challenging time. Presentation will be via Zoom.
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Walk and Bike to School Day
Rowayton School will participate in the National Walk and Bike to School Day on Thursday, October 8th. If you live within walking or biking distance students are encouraged to take part. Bikers should remember to wear a helmet! Stickers will be passed out to those that participate. To learn more: www.walkbiketoschool.org
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Waste Free Lunches - useful tips from The Green Team |
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Water Emergency
There’s a water emergency in Norwalk, so please check norwalkct.org for the irrigation schedule if you must water. Also, washing cars, trucks, trailers, or boats except at automated facilities is prohibited, as is washing walks, driveways and porches. Conserve our precious resources!
And, thank you, volunteers, who picked up 1,100 lbs. of trash along the Norwalk River! If you’d like to participate in future clean ups, please follow @skiptheplasticnorwalk.
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Five more weeks of artisans, farms, and delicious treats in Pinkney Park.
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