Master Calendar

Friday and Saturday, May 2-3:
Rowayton Elementary School Carnival
Rowayton Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

Saturday, May 10:
Bayley Beach permit processing
RCA Comedy Night/Dance Party

Saturday, May 17:
Miles for Myles Fun Run/Walk
Rowayton Trash Bash

Thursday, May 22:
Bayley Beach permit processing

Sunday, May 25:
Memorial Day Parade
Rowayton Historical Society’s Open House

Saturday, May 31:
United Church of Rowayton Tag Sale

Thursday, June 5-8:
CCNS Annual Art Show

Thursday, June 12-28:
Shakespeare on the Sound, Julius Caesar

Saturday, June 14:
Railroad Parking Permits Renewal Day

Sunday, June 15:
Father’s Day Fun Run/Walk

Friday, July 4:
Fireworks display at Bayley Beach

Saturday, July 19:
RCA River Ramble

Friday and Saturday, July 18-19:
Rowayton Soccer Association sign-ups,
Rowayton Community Center

Sunday, September 14:
Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day

Rowayton Professional Golfers Association –
back together again!

Approximately 35 years ago, Walter Plaut and three of his friends started the RPGA. This group attracted people who enjoyed playing golf and socializing. Eventually, their golf outings were followed by a backyard picnic. As the years passed the “Association” evolved, and grew to include ladies and gentlemen of all ages and skills. The mission of the RPGA was to bring our community together through the enjoyment of golf. 

After a brief intermission, the RPGA resumed last fall with a golf outing and a picnic at Bayley Beach.  Due to the success of this event, we are planning another RPGA event this spring. The organization is informal and no dues are collected.

If you would like to join the contact list as we re-build the association, please contact Frank Schlater at ctschlaters@hotmail.com.

The Campaign for Farm Creek Preserve –
almost there!

We are delighted to bring you up-to-date on the Campaign to acquire the Hart property along Farm Creek at 34 Sammis Street. On March 3, 2008, the Norwalk Land Trust closed on their purchase of this amazing piece of property; so it is now truly a nature preserve, a quiet oasis on the water. The plans are to tear down the house on the property and build an observation deck for residents to sit and enjoy a clear view of life on the creek. The 100 year old Stone Barn will remain, and during Phase III of the Campaign (when enough money has been raised) the necessary repairs will be made.  The intention is to use it as a Nature Classroom.

The response to the Campaign has been a truly amazing community effort.  In less than two years, $3.5 million has been raised from 643 residents, $125,000 from the Sixth Taxing District, $10,000 from the Rowayton Civic Association donated; $5,000 from the Rowayton Gardeners; $1,500 from the Rowayton Parents Exchange; $6,000 from the ArtGarage; $500 from children of Harstrom Place, $130 from the children of Pine Point Road and a $500,000 grant from the state of Connecticut’s Open Space and Land Acquisition Fund.

But, it is not done yet. In order to pay off the mortgage and fully secure the site, another $1,020,000 needs to be raised. Marny Smith, president of the Norwalk Land Trust and a member of the fundraising committee, likens the effort to The Little Engine That Could.  They think they can do it!  To make a gift or pledge, a check can be made out to Norwalk Land Trust – Farm Creek and sent to Norwalk Land Trust, P.O. Box 34, Rowayton, CT 06853. Matching gifts from employers are always welcome.  In addition, Ed Wright’s acoustic guitar CD, entitled "just imagine... a portrait of farm creek" is for sale for $20 from Rowayton Market, Rowayton Hardware, White Bridge Liquor and the Rowayton Arts Center. Ed is donating half of the proceeds to the Campaign for Farm Creek Preserve. Thank you all for what you have done so far!