Historical Societies present photography and memorabilia displays of Candlewood Lake beginning in June:

“Early Snapshots of Our Lake and Farming Community”
At the New Fairfield Free Public Library

“Eighty Years of Candlewood Lake”
Photos and memorabilia exhibit at the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Road (Route 25)

“Flooded Fields of Memory”
Photos at the Sherman Old Store, 3 Route 37 Center

“Reflections on the History of Candlewood Lake”
Artifacts and memorabilia at the New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Avenue

Events

Saturday, June 13: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Family Summer Concert and Picnic
Sherman Chamber Ensemble treats families to a concert, picnic, and a guided hike by the Naromi Land Trust. Sherman Town Green. For more info contact info@shermanchamberensemble.com.

Saturday, July 11: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Plein Air Painting at Squantz Pond
Set up your easel and learn techniques of “open air” painting, Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield
Register with the Candlewood League of Artists @ 203-746-3077

Saturday, July 11: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*program change* Woodworking Demonstration
by Don Metz, boat builder and carpenter. Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Road (Route 25), Brookfield
Register @ 203-775-4526

Wednesday, July 15 and Monday, August 3: 6:30 p.m.
Camp Fire Stories and S’ Mores!
New Fairfield Girl Scouts read children’s stories with treats! Girl Scout Troop 557 of New Fairfield (Children 5 years and up) New Fairfield Free Public Library
Register @ 203-312-5682

Saturday, July 18: 12p.m. – 2p.m.
Photography Workshop
A creative workshop by the Candlewood Lake Camera Club.
Danbury Library
Register with Danbury Library @ 203-797-4505

Sunday, July 19: Time and location to be determined
Photography Workshop
A creative workshop by the Candlewood Lake Camera Club.

Tuesday, July 21: 6-7:30 p.m.
Campfire Stories and S’Mores
Girl Scout Troop 40201 leads a pseudo campfire stories and singalong (Ages 4-10). New Milford Public Library
Register @ 860-355-1191

Friday, July 24: 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Cruising Connecticut with a Picnic Basket
Enjoy lunch and book talk with author, Jan Mann Brookfield Senior Center, 559B Federal Road. $2.00 donation requested.
Register @ 203-775-5308

Sunday, July 26: 1-4p.m.
Gourmet Dining on the Trail!
Marvelous recipes fit for traversing the Appalachian Trail in style! Demonstration (with tasting) by Silo Cooking School director, Mary Kravec
Register for Silo class @ 860-355-0300 Class fee: $55

Saturday, August 8: 2 p.m.
Children’s Concert on the Lawn
Eliot Bailen and Sherman Chamber Ensemble celebrate music and nature
Sherman Library lawn. For more info contact info@shermanchamberensemble.com.