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 Rowayton Youth Soccer
The 2011 Rowayton Soccer season is currently underway with hundreds of players all improving their skills and enjoying friendly competition. Rowayton Youth Soccer is a recreational community soccer program run by volunteers for children from 4-14 years old and is running for 10 weeks from September 3rd through November 5th this year.
We have four age groups: 4-5 year olds; 6-7 year olds; 8-11 year olds; and middle school. While games are certainly competitive, recreation is our priority: the time commitment is limited to two days and a couple of hours per week; all play occurs locally in Rowayton (except for middle-schoolers); practices are run as clinics by a professional trainer; and referees, scoring and team standings are limited to the two older age groups. Also, as a volunteer-based organization, we are always looking for parents willing to coach. Additional information on Rowayton Youth Soccer can be found on the RCA website. |
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 The Latest on Farm Creek
Nature Preserve
Farm Creek Preserve continues to delight visitors every day of the week. While most are from Rowayton, the word is out and people from all over Norwalk have discovered its magic. We even had an entire day of art classes from the Silvermine Guild for the third year in a row. Over 600 fourth and sixth graders from eleven Norwalk schools have taken field trips to learn about a salt marsh ecosystem, nature’s diversity, and the wildlife who make the preserve their home. Volunteers are trained to guide these school children and each give their own spin to the material they are supposed to cover. If you are interested in becoming a guide, please email Marny Smith for details.
 Providing children with an opportunity to appreciate nature firsthand in Rowayton’s one semi-wild place is a gift in this electronic age where so much of their time is spent indoors in front of a screen. We have an exhibit at the entrance to the barn of feathers, crab shells, animal skins, beetles, antlers and other discoveries found on the preserve. The barn requires work, however, to bring it into compliance with city codes and make it safe for school classes. By now you will have received a newsletter explaining what must be done and what we anticipate the costs will be. Please consider making a donation to this much more modest campaign so that the barn can not only look historically appealing, but can also be used for educational programs.
Checks may be made out to Norwalk Land Trust and mailed to same at P.O. Box 34, Rowayton, CT 06853 (with “PHASE 3” on the memo line). |
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Rowayton Parents Exchange
The Rowayton Parents Exchange (RPE) is an association of families residing in Rowayton, Norwalk and Darien with new babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children. The RPE was formed to bring new families in the community together through social and educational programs. It’s a wonderful way to meet others with children the same age as yours, get involved in the community and have fun! Join them for the Pizza Kick-Off Social at Bayley Beach on September 10! Moms meet for drinks at The Goose on September 13. Still up at night with baby? New Mom’s Coffees are back on September 14. As always, count on a great day at the Rowayton Firehouse for the whole family, followed that night with our Fall Couples Cocktail Party on September 15.
For more information, email the RPE or visit the RPE website at www.rowaytonparentexchange.com for a complete calendar of events and membership form!
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United Church of Rowayton
“2 x 4’s” Tuesday Luncheons
The United Church of Rowayton 2 x 4 Lunch Bunch meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting October 11th. They meet in the Meeting House behind the United Church of Rowayton sanctuary. Social time starts at 11:30am, lunch follows at 12:00 noon and entertainment begins at 12:45pm. Lunch, dessert and coffee are provided on the second Tuesday. Bring your own lunch on the fourth Tuesday. Coffee and dessert are always provided. The tentative schedule is as follows:
Oct. 11th - TBA
Oct. 25th - The Hoot Owls
Nov. 8th - The Park Street Singers |
Nov. 22nd - TBA
Dec. 13th - Holiday Program |
The schedule is subject to change. Donations are most welcome to help defray expenses. Come and make some new friends. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or church affiliation. Contact Kris Jenkins with any questions and to make a reservation at 866-1415. |
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The Rowayton Library
The Rowayton Library is proud to present, along with the Rowayton Historical Society, Rowayton Arts Center, and the Connecticut Humanities Council, the many sides to the stories and culture of America’s Civil War. Beginning this Fall, they will be hosting book talks for adults on Lincoln, booktalks for kids on life during the Civil War, a Veteran’s Day lecture on the Balloonists of the Civil War, performance theatre for families on the life of an African American Civil War Soldier, period art exhibitions and musicals, the poetry of 19th century America, and so much more. Please join them for these programs, books, and videos at the Rowayton Library. For an events calendar, please visit the Rowayton Library’s website.
Watch for new programs, materials and resources by picking up the monthly newsletter at the Library, checking the Library’s website - or the RCA’s website - and by signing up for the Library’s E-newsletter. The Rowayton Library is on Facebook and you can also follow them on Twitter. Call 203-838-5038 or stop in and see us at the Library… just Right for Rowayton!
Rowayton Library Hours:
Weekdays 10am-5pm; Wednesday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
Email: library@rowayton.org Website: www.rowayton.org |
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The Underground
The Rowayton Underground Youth Center is an RCA sponsored program held in the lower level of the Rowayton Community Center. It provides a safe and supervised venue where our middle-school kids (6th, 7th, 8th graders) can socialize with friends one Friday night a month, with adult chaperones. There are board games, bingo games, cards, a pool table, air hockey and foosball. Weather permitting, there are also outdoor activities such as basketball, soccer, and touch football.
 6th graders will meet one Friday night a month, and 7th and 8th graders will meet together one Friday night a month, from 6:30-8:30pm. A one-time registration fee of $100 for the year (October-June) pays for staff as well as a pizza dinner each night. Also, there will be two local “field trips” off site in the spring, and a year-end Bayley beach picnic in June.
For a complete list of details and dates, please refer to the RCA website or email Ted Hildner for more info. |
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 Rowayton Arts Center
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Upcoming Events:
October 2-30
17th Mavis Fenner Memorial Juried All-Media Exhibit
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 2, 4:00-6:00pm
November 19-December 22
17th Annual Holiday Show & Sale
One-of-a-kind gifts and ornaments by regional artists
Extended Hours:
Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sundays: 12:00-5:00pm
Monday, Nov. 22 only: 12:00-5:00pm
Tuesday-Fridays: 12:00-5:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Open November 25
Classes and workshops: RAC offers continuing classes and
workshops as well as art exhibitions. For schedules and details,
visit www.rowaytonartscenter.org or call 866-2744. |
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