May 2017
Upcoming Schedule of Events


Welcome to WOW's monthly newsletter! WOW is the Woodbury Library, Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Center's collaborative effort to bring free programs to Woodbury for people of all age's enjoyment. You can find more information on these programs and all WOW programs at www.wowbury.org. 
Community Events
The Skinny on Chemicals and Weight Gain: How Everyday Products Could Be Making You Fat
Saturday, May 6
2:00 PM
Woodbury Library
 


Jen Steiner, Certified Holistic Health Coach & Environmental Specialist will discuss one of the reasons behind out-of-control weight gain and difficultly losing weight that you've never heard about. Jen is the owner of Healthy Healing Wellness, LLC in Woodbury.   

Mark Twain - An American Life
Thursday, May 11
7:00 PM
Woodbury Public Library
  

Join us for an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain with storyteller Judy Cook.  Judy presents a multimedia program suitable for all Twain aficionados.  Aunt Polly's lemonade & cookies will be served at this Friends of the Library sponsored program.  

Free Family Health & Safety Fair: Healthy Living at Every Age 
Saturday, May 13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Woodbury Senior Community Center
 

Featuring health checks, Child ID, healthy snacks, osteroporosis screenings, door prizes, food trucks, demonstrations. 
For more information, please call 203-263-2828.
Deadline: Artisanal Market Exhibitors
Friday, May 19

 Are you a local vendor of unique handmade crafts and artisinal fare? Looking to display your work to a crowd of like-minded exhibitors and the general public? This is the event for you!


Are you looking to volunteer at a community-wide event? 


Free Concert: The Rivera Quintet
Sunday, May 21
4:00 PM
Woodbury Senior Community Center
 

Take a stroll down memory lane with popular tunes of pop, rock and Doo-Wop hits of the 50s and 60s
Presented by the Friends of the Woodbury Senior Community Center

Antique Appraisals with Wayne Mattox
Thursday, May 25
7:00 PM
Woodbury Public Library  


Wayne specializes in 18th and 19th century American furniture, paintings and folk art as well as primitives and antiques with historic appeal. Formal, painted and high country furniture are a feature as well as brass andirons, weathervanes, medical antiques, early iron, glass, ceramics, textiles and other items. 
 
Wayne's distinctive humorous, creative and educational approach to antiques and history has drawn large crowds in numerous charitable public speaking and audience-involved appraisal events conducted throughout the Northeast including numerous historical societies. A continuing student and owner of an immense reference library, Mr. Mattox has completed numerous courses on antiques and related fields including furniture studies with NYU, Chautauqua and museum-directed seminars. Wayne's teaching endeavors include antique-related lectures at schools and teaching a course on "Appraising Antiques" for the UConn's Continuing Education program.  Limited to up to three items per person, time permitting. 

Free "Pig Roast" & Picnic
Friday, May 26
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hollow Park
  
Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 28
2:00 PM
 

Line up 1 PM at Woodbury Middle School, Parade starts at 2 PM and goes to Cannon Green on Main Street for a Memorial Ceremony. All groups welcome to join the parade, call 203 263-3113 or e-mail  [email protected]  for more info.
Video Training with CTV-192
Tuesday, May 30
7:00 PM
 

Charter Communications Local Access Channel CTV-192, invites you to learn about video production training opportunities. Everyone seems to own a video camera these days, but no one tells you at the store how to use it effectively. For most of us it's a lot of trial and plenty of error. The staff at CTV-192, your local channel, wants to show you how you can create better videos. In a 60-90 minute presentation you can learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a local production to share on CTV-192 and the web. This FREE opportunity is open to anyone over 17 years old. (CTV collaborates with local schools to provide numerous opportunities for students age 17 and under). Dust off that old camera, pick up your GoPro or Iphone and stop by on to find new energy in the creative medium of video production. For more information on CTV-192 go to their website  communityvision21.com or follow at facebook.com/ctv192.
Connecticut Trails Weekend
Saturday, June 3
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Trolley Bed Preserve (Click here for directions)

 

A hike at the newest addition to the towns beautiful park system, the Trolley Bed Preserve. Come out and enjoy the Preserve's natural beauty on this guided walk of the trails leading to and from the reservoir.

Click here to learn more about Woodbury's walk and here to learn about Connecticut Trails Weekend.

Arts Alliance of Woodbury: June Gala & Citizen's Award
Wednesday, June 14
7:00 PM
Old Town Hall
 

Wine, canapes, music and more, this is a ticketed event that fills to the brim, open up to all those, including non-members. 

The Gala celebrates the second full year of AAW's presence in Woodbury!  This year, AAW will also toast one very special man who has had a profound and lasting impact on the arts in our community, Mr. Bill Geddes. 

Tickets are $10 and you can purchase them online!
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Woodbury Parks & Recreation
203-263-3113
Woodbury Senior Center
203-263-2828
Woodbury Public Library
203-263-3502
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