Sidewalk Sale Saturday July 16th

NCCC-SidewalkSale-Ad-5.25x5-07052016The Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale will take place downtown Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include over 120 vendors and organizations, including 27 newcomers, alongside many of New Canaan’s favorite non-profit groups who will highlight the services and fundraising they provide the community. Each vendor will have a tent with tables or roll racks filled with merchandise for this year’s shoppers.
Chamber Executive Director Tucker Murphy said, “Karl Chevrolet and the YMCA are planning great kids activities for the Elm and Main intersection. There will be face painting, a magician, live music and great food.”
And look for Walter Stewart’s Farmstand on Elm Street for great deals on the freshest Local CT Produce from the best local farms! Get a FREE Re-usable tote with a purchase!

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Ice Cream Social at the NC Historical Society June 5th

From left Doug Stewart, Walter Stewart's Market, Janet Lindstrom, New Canaan Historical Society, Anna Krolikowski, Baskin-Robbins, and Diane Knetzger, Bankwell
From left Doug Stewart, Walter Stewart’s Market, Janet Lindstrom, New Canaan Historical Society, Anna Krolikowski, Baskin-Robbins, and Diane Knetzger, Bankwell

An old-fashioned Ice Cream Social will take guests on a sweet trip back in time Sunday afternoon, June 5th.  The 27th annual event will be held under the tent on the great lawn of the Historical Society on Oenoke Ridge from 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
Along with ice cream and treats, there will be music by The Town Band, games, crafts, demonstrations, reenactors, tours of buildings and an antique and vintage car show. One of the earliest cars in New Canaan, a 1904 Northern, given to Ned Farity as a 16th birthday present, will be featured at this year’s event.  Off campus, the iconic Little Red Schoolhouse on Carter Street will open its door from 1:30-3:30 pm.
Baskin Robbins is in its 25th year as a sponsor donating the ice cream.  Continuing sponsors are Bankwell of New Canaan and Walter Stewarts Market.
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Zerbini Family Circus Saturday June 18th

KC-YMCA-Circus-FB-Tickets-05272016Walter Stewart’s is a proud sponsor of the annual Zerbini Family Circus presented by the New Canaan YMCA and Kiwanis Club of New Canaan, benefitting the Y’s Financial Assistance Program and the Kiwanis Community Fund. This year it’s 1 day only with 3 afternoon shows – Saturday June 18th, 1:30, 4, 6:30 pm, Saxe Middle School Field, New Canaan under the Big Tent!
Tickets go on sale beginning June 1. Tickets are available online*, at the Y Front Desk, and throughout town at Baskin Robbins, Karl Chevrolet, and Walter Stewart’s Market.
*Tickets will be available online up to 2 hours prior to each performance. After this, tickets must be purchased at the door. There is a small processing fee for purchasing tickets online.  There is a small processing fee for purchasing tickets online.
All proceeds from the event benefit youth programming in New Canaan including financial assistance at the New Canaan YMCA and the Kiwanis Club of New Canaan’s community fund.

Wither’s Rosé Tasting with Andrew Tow

andrewtow_john-mikeThe Wither’s El Dorado Rosé Tasting
Friday May 27th, 4:30 – 6:30
Stewart’s Wine & Spirits, 227 Elm (next to Walter Stewart’s Market)
We can’t keep enough of our wine of the week, the limited Rosé from Andrew Tow’s The Withers on our shelves. The new vintage is another stellar pink! Dry and Delicious, the perfect Memorial Day Weekend sipper! Andrew Tow stops by Stewart’s this friday to pour the 2015 Withers El Dorado Rose in person, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Stop by and say hi and try this wonderful Rosé!
https://www.stewartswines.com/events/i0643876l9
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Stewart’s Autumn Fest Oct. 24th

autumnfest(2015)Walter Stewart’s Autumn Fest
October 24th, 2- 5 pm
Under our Tent
On Saturday October 24th Stewart’s will be holding an Autumn Fest event under our tent with Kid’s Entertainment (Face Painting and Balloon Animals) as well as delicious foods (brats, apple cider donuts, local apple cider, and much more), a special Artisanal Cheese Tasting, as well as  and Wine and Craft Beer tastings. Admission is free.

Fare Walk for food allergy Oct. 3 in Westport

Tens of thousands of people will gather at walks in nearly 60 communities nationwide, this fall, in support of family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors living with life-threatening food allergies. Join FARE and the food allergy community in Fairfield County to raise critical funding, for and awareness about this growing public health issue. The FARE Walk for Food Allergy in Connecticut will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, from 1-4.  This family fun day will offer fun activities including face painting, lawn games, live music and arts and crafts featuring the Teal Pumpkin Project.
The volunteer arm of FARE in Connecticut has its roots in New Canaan.  The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) was initially founded by Helen and David Jaffe of New Canaan, with a core group of committed parents and grandparents from NYC in 1997.  FAI initiated efforts to raise awareness of food allergies and fund research for a cure.  The Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai was established at the same time.   FAI eventually merged with FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) to form FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) in 2012 forming a national support network for the 15 million individuals suffering from severe food allergies.  Helen has always been passionate and inclusive about educating the community with ways in which to improve the lives of those living with food allergies, whether it is in restaurants, schools, or simply among the general population and she continues to lead this effort under FARE.
With a dedicated committee of over twenty women, including Helen Jaffe, Olivia English and Saira Rizvi all of New Canaan, FARE CT hosted its inaugural FARE Walk for Food Allergy in 2014, drawing over 500 enthusiastic walkers and raising over $100,000, helping to advance food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness initiatives.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available, enabling businesses to show their support for families who are managing food allergies.
http://ncadvertiser.com/57848/fare-walk-for-food-allergy-oct-3-in-westport/

Rotary Club of New Canaan Presents the 30th Annual New Canaan Lobster Fest

Friday, September 25th, from 5 – 8pm AND
Saturday, September 26th, from 12 – 8pm
New Canaan Historical Society
13 Oenoke Ridge Road (Route 124)
Tickets: $35/Person Advanced $40 at The Door
Tickets are available for sale at Walter Stewart’s Market
Dinner: 1-1/4lb lobster, corn on the cob, fresh roll, coleslaw, coffee or soft drink, fruit and homemade baked goods.  Beer & Wine, and takeout available!
For Kids: Hotdog or chicken dinner and fun activities
All proceeds to benefit New Canaan and International Communities
Ticket Information:
E-Mail lobsterfest@newcanaanrotary.org
Phone: 973-214-0808
More info: NewCanaanRotary.org
photo from 2014, New Canaan Advertiser: Joining the Lobsterfest mascot are New Canaan Rotary members Eric Fjeldal, left, Fred Baker, Scott Hobbs and Carolyn Clark.

7th Annual All Out For Autism 5k Walk/Run – August 21st

alloutforautism_picWalter Stewart’s Market is proud to join New Balance New Canaan, YMCA of New Canaan, and Sped*Net New Canaan to present the 7th Annual All Out For Autism 5k Walk/Run event!
Friday, August 21
Kids & Special Needs Run/Walk (About 1/4 mile): 6:15 PM
Open Race/Walk (5k through downtown New Canaan): 6:30 PM
Registration:
Online at  www.alloutforautism.com or register in person at New Balance New Canaan.
Cost:
Advance: $25
Race day: $30
Proceeds will benefit programs and events at the New Canaan YMCA for individuals with special needs.

Ron, Tina and the entire New Balance Team invite you to participate in the 7th Annual All Out For Autism Race on Friday, August 21st! Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund a special needs playground at the YMCA.The idea for the Race was spawned in 2009 by Ron and Tina who were surprised by the number of individuals with autism who came into the store. In their ongoing efforts to give back to the community, Ron and Tina and SPED*Net saw an opportunity to extend their mission of health and fitness into the community. The impact of this event’s past success can be seen in Waveny Park’s sensory friendly Fitness Path.
This popular end of summer happening will attract over 600 Runners and Walkers! This Friday the event “kicks” off in front of the New Balance Store at 128 Main Street with a “friendly” competition between Ron Rosenfeld and Tucker Murphy: These two community leaders will be competing in a board-breaking competition that symbolizes the perseverance shown by children with autism as they break through barriers every day. The officiator of this match is Leif Becker, a 2x WORLD RECORD Martial Artist!  Show your support and “Get on Board” by heading to New Balance this week and purchasing a board for $10. The more boards Ron and Tucker break the more money goes towards the new YMCA Playground!
In addition, there will be performances by New Canaan’s School of Rock and a surprise guest to be announced!

Proud Sponsor of Camp LiveGirl

camplivegirlWalter Stewart’s is a proud sponsor for Camp LiveGirl in New Canaan. Camp LiveGirl brings together middle school girls from Bridgeport, Stamford, and New Canaan, facilitating bonding through sports and leadership activities. The LiveGirl summer camp experience teaches leadership in a diverse, team-based environment. Girls learn to focus on communication, understanding, and camaraderie, all while participating in sports, activities, and learning from leadership role models.
“The idea for Camp LiveGirl—that’s a short ‘i’ in ‘Live,’ a verb—came to the West family over the winter. Transformed after hosting a Fresh Air Fund girl from Queens, N.Y. last summer, mom Sheri and dad Brian gathered the kids (Conor, then an 8th-grader, Olivia, 6th and Donovan, 2nd) to discuss how else they could make a difference, now that their Fresh Air Fund guest, Janiyia Rodriguez, had aged out of the program. “We all felt very grateful, but we were cognizant that there are plenty of Janiyias out there, and as a family, we brainstormed about some way we could touch more lives,” Sheri recalled on a recent morning. What was born at that family meeting will materialize next Monday, as 30 middle school-aged girls from Bridgeport and Stamford join 20 similarly aged New Canaan girls for a unique, weeklong camp designed to empower, educate and engage its participants through multiple sports, identity- and confidence-building exercises, camaraderie, healthy living instruction and inspiring and informative speakers. Dubbed ‘LiveGirl’ because the Wests call their daughter ‘Liv’ for short, the camp is not only a deeply personal effort led by Sheri West that follows months of planning—it also results from a coordinated effort across a large swath of the New Canaan community.”
courtesy of The New Canaanite.
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