New Canaan News

To celebrate its School of Art's 90th anniversary, the Silvermine Arts Center is hosting a special Roaring '20s-themed gala fundraiser Saturday, May 3, to honor 10 faculty members who have taught at the school for more than 20 years.

Robert M. Paul, 52, of 4 Merritt St., Norwalk, was arrested April 7 on a charge of criminal violation of a restraining order.

The New Canaan Dance Club will celebrate the end of winter with "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Country Club of New Canaan.

Members of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County's benefit committee include Ann Sheffer of Westport, who is hosting the fundraiser at her home on Stony Point, Judy Higby of Wilton, Janet Lebovitz of New Canaan, Ellen Lewis of Wilton, Aislinn Gavin of Danbury, and Helen-Rendell-Baker of Wilton.

For the 12th consecutive year, Karl Chevrolet is the "hole-in-one" sponsor for Waveny LifeCare Network's annual Swinging for Seniors golf and tennis outing scheduled for Monday, May 19. From left, Sharon Stevenson, Waveny board member and event co-chairman; Stephen J. Karl, vice president of Karl Chevrolet; Sandra B. Graf, vice president, Peopleis ... (more)

For the 12th consecutive year, Karl Chevrolet is the "hole-in-one" sponsor for Waveny LifeCare Network's annual Swinging for Seniors golf and tennis outing scheduled for Monday, May 19. From left, Sharon Stevenson, Waveny board member and event co-chairman; Stephen J. Karl, vice president of Karl Chevrolet; Sandra B. Graf, vice president, Peopleis ... (more)

Heads up, New Canaan: If you get an unsolicited call from an individual claiming to be from Skype, it's a scam.

At the end of the private drive, the expansive home at 166 West Road in New Canaan combines arts and crafts-inspired architecture flawlessly.

The Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan is set to present "Absolut Kuba!," a new exhibit featuring Cuban artists.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection designated 19 communities as a Tree City USA for their commitment to tree care during the past year.

Alison Soderquist, who normally works in the bakery department, chips in to make signs for the meat and seafood department.

Three women will take the stage at this year's "Conversations with Extraordinary Women" in Danbury, each with a different perspective to share.

The Wilton Board of Selectmen recently approved a non-emergency mutual aid agreement that may include up to six towns, according to the Wilton Bulletin.

Good Friday is a holiday for the state of Connecticut and many local governments and schools, but not the federal government or post offices.

The Rotary Club of New Canaan and the Country Club of New Canaan will celebrate the sixth annual golf outing May 8. From left, Country Club of New Canaan Head Golf Professional Dan Philippon; Rotary golf committee chairman Brock Saxe; Rotary President Fred Baker; and Rotary Secretary Carolyn Clark.

Dr. Stephanie Goldpin, OBGYN; Beth Allen Reilly, breast cancer survivor and party host; and Dr. David Gruen, Director of Women's Imaging, Stamford Health Integrated Practices.

New Canaan resident Teri Buhl at the Connecticut Appelate Court in Hartford on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

The Young Women's League of New Canaan is hosting Couture for a Cause on Friday, May 9, at the Loading Dock in Stamford.

New Canaan police received these three separate, apparently unrelated reports of identity theft last week: On April 9, a 60-year-old New Canaan woman reported finding a fraudulent charge on a credit card she still has: $669.99 from a Best Buy store made on March 24 to buy an Apple iPad.

Bridgeport would be able to delay for two years its controversial 2013 property revaluation under a bill passed overwhelmingly in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday.