Woodbury Restaurant Week
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March 7-13
17 Woodbury Restaurants Participating!
We are excited to announce WOW's 1st ever Restaurant Week (March 7-13)! With 17 restaurants to choose from with lunch and/or dinner specials! Choose from your all-time favorites or try something new. With these deals, you could have something new every day of the week...Restaurant Week that is! Tag us in all of your Woodbury Restaurant Week posts, using the hashtag, #WOWRestaurantWeek2016!
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"My Father, Humming"
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March 4
2:30pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
This program, rescheduled from an earlier date, features author Jonathon Gillman, who will read aloud from his moving book, "My Father, Humming". His book tells the story - through a moving series of poems fit together- of his relationship with his own father, an acclaimed mathematician and pianist, as his father lived with the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. A moving story of love, loss and acceptance, it's a tribute to what it means to e a child; what it means to be a parent; what it means to be a human being. Please sign up: 203- 263-2828
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Beer Brewing Basics
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March 8
6:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Tess and Mark Szamatulski of Maltose Express share how to brew and appreciate your own beer during this refreshing workshop. Samples of different styles of home brew will be served. This presentation is sponsored by WOW and is offered as part of Woodbury's first annual Restaurant Week. Check out our Facebook page for more information.
Register at the Woodbury Library at 203-263-3502.
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Children's Food Class
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March 10
2:00pm and 4:00pm
Woodbury Park and Recreation House
Cooking with Ms. Courtney
Drop your kids off to join Ms. Courtney for an afternoon of cooking fun! We'll make some mini pizzas and fruit kabobs with special fruit dip for dessert! This class is free but does require registration.
Please sign up online at woodburyparksandrec.org and hurry - this class fills quickly!
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Kerry Boys
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March 13
3:30pm
Kerry Boys
The popular band returns to the Woodbury Library in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Join us and get your groove on! Please register at 203-263-3502.
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CTAW's New York to donate to Woodbury Fire Department
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March 10, 11, 12 & 13
The Old Town Hall
Costs associated
CTAW would like to dedicate this show (New York) to the memory of our local men and women who lost their lives in this tragedy, and to their families. During the run of "New York," CTAW will raffle off a gift basket of champagne and two tickets to its May musical The Spitfire Grill. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this raffle will be donated to the Woodbury Fire Department in honor of the bravery and sacrifice of 9/11's First Responders.
Additionally, in tandem with Woodbury Restaurant Week, for every theatre patron who presents their dinner check from a participating restaurant, CTAW will donate $2.00 from each ticket purchased by that patron.
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Free Movie Friday
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Friday, March 18
6:30pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
Life always seems complicated for good ol' Charlie Brown (Noah Schnapp), the boy who always tries his best against seemingly impossible odds. When the Little Red-Haired Girl moves into his neighborhood, Charlie Brown develops a crush on her. Meanwhile, his best friend Snoopy embarks on an epic adventure in a fantasy world. As a World War I flying ace, the lovable beagle pursues his nemesis, the Red Baron, while also trying to win the heart of a beautiful poodle named Fifi (Kristin Chenoweth).
Come in your pj's, bring a blanket, bring a snack or have a picnic pizza....... just come and enjoy a free and fun evening in front of the BIG screen!
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Diabetes Self Management Class
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March 31-May 5
1:30pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
Learn to manage your diabetes for better control and fewer risks. Free, 6 week Live Well program taught by Pomperaug District Department of Health. Thursdays, March 31-May 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm. at Woodbury Senior Center. Pre-registration is a must: 203-264-9616).
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The Belle of Amherst
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April 3
2:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Ginger Grace of Ginger Grace Productions brings her one woman Emily Dickinson show to the library. Please pre-register at 203-263-3502.
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| AARP presents Raodmap for the Rest of Your Life: Part 2
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April 11
2:00pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
This interactive program with AARP experts will help you plan a successful second or third act of life. How do you want to live? What are your goals? How can you live longer, stronger, and more fully engaged? You'll benefit whether or not you attended Part 1. Please pre-register at 203 263-2828.
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"World of Wonder"
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April 16
3:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Thanks to a grant from the Arts for Learning Connecticut, an affiliate of Young Audiences, Leland Faulkner will bring his "World of Wonder" to the library sharing shadow theater, illusions, and characters from around the world. Appropriate for all ages.
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Earth Day
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April 23
All Day
Hollow Park
Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Hollow Park, Woodbury, CT
The 21st Annual Woodbury Earth Day, sponsored by Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Celebrate wholesome and sustainable living by joining the fun. Demonstrations, local craftsmen, unique vendors, activities, live music, exhibits and more will help you celebrate our great planet and vibrant community. Free admission, and we have great activities for all ages. SAVE THE DATE - For more information go to www.woodburyearthday.org.
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A Very Special
Thank You to Our
Community Champions
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Creative Arts Studio
Bernie McManus Appraisals
Gepettos Toys
Thomas A. Kaelin, Attorney at Law
Woodbury Business Association
Giuliano, Richardson & Sfara LLC
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Contact Us
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Woodbury Parks & Recreation
203-263-3113
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Woodbury Senior Center
203-263-2828
Woodbury Public Library
203-263-3502
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Save the Date
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April Free Movie Friday
April 29
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EFT with Stacy Altomari
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March 8
1:00pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
EFT is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. If you want to learn a technique to help relieve pain, anxiety and fear, you don't want to miss this hour long presentation. This technique works readily and it's so simple. It will amaze and intrigue you. Please sign up: 203 263-2828
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Delicious Food
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March 10
7:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Ready for an evening of guided painting with the Golden Button? We are! Join us on March 10 in celebration of Restaurant Week and all of the excitement it's bringing to Woodbury!
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Egg Hunt
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March 19
9:30am
Hollow Park
Wear your prettiest or funniest spring bonnet and come join the Easter Bunny at The Hollow! Take your child's photo before or after they race to fill their basket with chocolate eggs hidden in the park! This is lots of fun for children up to 10 years old. E
aster Bunny will arrive at 9:30am.
Egg Hunt starts - Exactly at 10:00am! Voluntary
MONETARY AND NON PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS for the WOODBURY FOOD BANK will be collected.
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Armchair Travel to India and Bhutan
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March 24
7:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Join Ira Mickenberg as he takes us along to India & Bhutan through slides and conversation. Please register in advance at 203-263-3502.
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Spring Clean Up
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April 2
8:00am
Hollow Park
Bags and gloves provided. Enjoy Chili and hotdogs after the work is done (around noon) at Hollow Park.
Join a group, s
ign your group in at the Hollow o
r work independently. A
ll are welcome to help!
Sponsored by the Woodbury Conservation Commission. For more information, call Jeff Sherman at 203-263-5408 or email him at jjsherm@yahoo.com!
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Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series
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April 21
7:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
Don Giroux Facilitates
1st discussion : Shifting Alliances in the Middle East.
From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of conflicts have shaken the traditional alignments in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of disputes that are far from being black-and-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?
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Survivor's Swing Band
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April 24
2:30pm
Woodbury Senior Community Center
Once again the Survivors Swing Band, a 7-piece, Connecticut-based jazz band that plays the classic tunes of the Swing Era will entertain all ages.
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