Upcoming events
Community Conversation on Healthcare in the Northwest Corner
Join us at The Norfolk Hub for a community conversation on the healthcare landscape in the Northwest Corner with Joanne Borduas, CEO of Community Health & Wellness Center. This important discussion will explore healthcare access in the region and the potential impacts of impending federal funding and Medicaid cuts on local communities. Learn more about the services CHWC provides and how changes in funding could affect primary care, emergency departments, School-Based Health Centers, and transportation services for seniors and disabled residents throughout the Northwest Corner.
Paint & Sip w/Turi Rostad
Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint & Sip at The Norfolk Hub on May 22, from 5–7 PM! A local artist will guide you step-by-step as you create your own painting, with all supplies included. Enjoy a beverage and light snacks while you paint, and take home your very own masterpiece. Tickets are $20 each and space is limited to 10 participants, so reserve your spot early!
Shred-It Day
Have documents or papers that need shredding? Join us at National Iron Bank for our Shred-It Day on June 13th from 9 AM – 12 PM.
Free Event!
Small Business Seminar - Nonprofit Ninjas
Join us for a free evening seminar designed for anyone looking to start or grow a nonprofit organization.
Led by nonprofit strategist Amy Wynn, with over 40 years of experience, this session will walk you through the essentials of building a successful nonprofit—from structure and governance to funding and long-term sustainability.
Whether you’re just starting out or already launched and looking to grow, you’ll gain practical tools, clarity, and confidence to move your mission forward.
Presented by the Small Business Seminar series from CT State Northwestern Entrepreneurial Center.
Light dinner provided. Free event.
CPR Training
Join us at The Norfolk Hub for CPR training with Toni Sterling from Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals. This class is open to new participants and those renewing their American Heart Association certification. Learn Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED use, Basic Life Support, and how to respond to emergencies.
The training will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 5 PM at The Norfolk Hub. The cost is $20 per person, payable in cash during the course. Space is limited to 9 participants, so please register in advance to reserve your spot.
Erika Crofut Artist Reception
Join us for Berkshire based artist & teacher Erika Crofut’s Artist Reception on Sunday, May 3, from 3-5 PM with a special Artist Talk at 3:30. Erika works in a range of mediums including: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics and Sculpture. Her work is functional, narrative, and whimsical. She is particularly interested in connections across time and generations. Light refreshments will be served.
GMF Summer Wildlife Talk with Ginny Apple - The Elusive Fisher
This engaging event with Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT DEEP, explores the fascinating and often misunderstood fisher.
Through stories and images Ginny reveals the secret life of this remarkable forest predator: what it eats, how it behaves, and how populations have rebounded across Connecticut. You’ll also learn about the fisher’s history in the region and the conservation efforts that have helped restore this elusive animal to our forests. Ginny will share visuals to bring the fisher’s world to life.
Free event. Refreshments will be available.
Babs Perkins Closing Reception and Suminagashi Demonstration
Join us on Sunday, April 26, from 3 PM to 5 PM for the closing reception of Babs Perkins’ art show, Topographic Relief. She will be giving a special demonstration of the ancient Japanese art form Suminagashi—“floating ink.”
Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.
Lawns to Meadows: A talk by Bridghe McCracken
Learn how to transform your lawn into a meadow filled with pollinators and biodiversity by using native plants.
Bridghe McCracken, founder of Helia Land Design, has over 20 years experience in land stewardship, as well as designing landscapes, gardens and beautiful food systems.
Sponsored by the Conservation Commission as part of the Norfolk Nature Alliance’s yearlong focus on supporting pollinators through talks, walks and activities.
The Norfolk Conservation Commission Presents: Compost Tea for Gardeners
Join us for an interactive presentation on how you can make compost tea for your garden.
Learn about the benefits, and simple method of making the aerated tea in a 5-gallon bucket.
We will take a look at the diverse microbial communities within compost tea, and learn why they are important for growing nutrient dense food WITHOUT chemicals.
Metaphor Dice
Les Renards Bookshop presents slam poet Taylor Mali, creator of Metaphor Dice, for a live poetry reading and demonstration of his game.
Traditional Watercolor Workshop with Leslie Watkins
Learn the basics of watercolor with a limited palette and various techniques. Values, color and form will be emphasized. Demonstrations and individual instruction will be given. For all levels, beginners are welcome.
All materials are provided, bring any watercolor materials you already have.
Instructor Leslie Watkins has over 35 years of experience exhibiting and teaching. Her illustration clients include Tiffany & Co., Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dover, Scholastic, Fine Gardening and Oxford University Press.
Flower Gardens: Native Woody Plants in a Pollinator Garden
The Norfolk Nature Alliance Presents
Flower Gardens: Native Woody Plants in a Pollinator Garden
Presented by Margery Winters
Native shrubs and trees are often overlooked sources of nectar & pollen in a pollinator garden. Learn why these plants provide even more than flowering perennials. Margery is a long‑time naturalist and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton. She manages the Center’s native plant gardens and advocates for the use of native species in designed landscapes.
Free & open to all!
Artist Reception: Babs Perkins
Join us for a special reception for Norfolk artist Babs Perkins recent work in the ancient Japanese art form suminagashi “black ink floating”. Dating back over 1000 years suminagashi is a meditative marbling technique in which ink is gently floated on water and transferred onto paper creating intricate organic patterns that are both spontaneous and serene. Meet the artist and experience the delicate beauty of this traditional art form up close. Light refreshments will be served.
Chocolate Dessert Bake-Off
The Norfolk Hub invites you to a deliciously fun Chocolate Dessert Bake-Off on Thursday, February 12 at 5:00 PM! Bakers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to share their favorite chocolate creations in a friendly, community-focused event.
Participants can bring any chocolate dessert—baked or no-bake, vegan or gluten-free. We recommend bringing two batches (about 12 servings each): one to share with all attendees and one to swap with other bakers. Everyone gets to taste the entries and vote for the Best Chocolate Dessert!
The Power of Your Space: Organizing for Peace and Productivity
Kick off the new year with the tools to organize and declutter your space! This organizational presentation will include topics revolving around getting your home organized and releasing the emotional clutter associated with our spaces. It will be a great reminder, or new introduction, of how our spaces truly effect our productivity, mindset, and help shape our reality.
Register HERE
Designed to Hook
Join us for an important forum on how digital devices and platforms capture your attention and how to protect yourself.
Register HERE
Artist Reception: Jeremiah Bickford
Join us on Sunday, January 11, from 3-5 PM for Norfolk resident Jeremiah Bickford’s Artist Reception. His large scale works in watercolors are inspired by both serene landscapes and stark industrial complexes. Jeremiah explores art as a way to support community resources and nonprofit organizations. Light refreshments will be served. The show will be available for viewing during regular Hub hours through February.
Mending Cafe
Have a button that needs to be sewn on? A slipped hem that needs repair?
Bring your simple mending tasks and volunteer menders will help you!
All mending is free on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsored by UCC's clothes closet.
Donations to UCC Clothes Closet and food pantry gladly accepted.
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive Cookie Exchange! Bring your favorite homemade cookies and enjoy an evening of sweet treats, laughter, and community cheer.
Here’s how it works:
- Bring at least 2 dozen cookies — 12 to share and 12 to swap.
- Please bring your “share” cookies in a separate container from your “swap” cookies.
- Sample a variety of cookies and vote for the Best Cookies of the night!
Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or just love cookies, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors.
FREE EVENT!
Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health
Aimed at elementary-aged youth, this evidence based program takes an upstream approach to teaching youth about positive coping strategies, stress management, and resilience.
Participants will learn : Key concepts in mental health and strategies to maintain their well-being, how to identify a trusted adult and ask for support, where trusted adults can find additional mental health resource.
2025 Member Social
Join us on December 12th for our Member Social at the Norfolk Hub!
Connect with fellow Hub members, enjoy some fun games, and hear about the latest happenings and updates. Light drinks and snacks will be provided as we relax, chat, and celebrate our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Downtown Norfolk Holiday Stroll
Join us beginning at 5 PM as downtown Norfolk comes alive for a festive evening! Shops will stay open until 8 PM, giving you plenty of time to explore, shop, and enjoy the holiday spirit.
Stroll through town to visit local shops and holiday pop-ups at Robertson Plaza, warm up with treats from the Icebox Café and Berkshire Country Store, and don’t miss the Historical Society’s bake sale.
Several participating businesses will donate 10% of retail sale proceeds to support the Norfolk Food Pantry.
Come celebrate the season with us!
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop to create the perfect holiday centerpiece!
Learn how to build a stunning, Thanksgiving-themed charcuterie board that’s both beautiful and delicious. No experience needed — our instructor will walk you through each step, showing you how to make your food look fun, festive, and ready to impress your guests. You’ll leave with your own completed charcuterie board — designed to last through Thanksgiving — plus plenty of tips and tricks to make your food look fun and creative!
Cost: $45 per person. Prepayment is appreciated but you can pay at the door.
*Venmo note: Hub Thanksgiving Workshop
Registration Deadline: November 20th, 2025
Norfolk Conservation Commission - Larry Weaner's Talk
The Norfolk Conservation Commission presents a screening of Larry Weaner's talk - At Home With Nature: Beauty, Ecology, and Experience.
Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything. In this eye opening presentation, Larry will illustrate how an ecology-based, brains-over-brawn approach to home landscaping can reduce management needs, increase desirable wildlife habitat, and enhance the visual and intellectual experience of being in your yard.
Artist Reception: Sam Guindon
Join us on Sunday, November 2, from 3-5 PM for the opening of Norfolk Artist Sam Guindon's show titled "Observations". Light refreshments will be served. A few words from Sam about his work: "Image making for me functions as a keyhole through which I can investigate everything I find fascinating in my day to day experience. I paint mainly from life, and I aim to capture how things feel to me. This is often quite different from copying what I’m seeing. Work created this way also incorporates feelings, memories and ideas." The show will be on display during regular Hub hours until 12/29.
Mending Cafe
Have a button that needs to be sewn on? A slipped hem that needs repair? Bring your simple mending tasks and volunteer menders will help you!
All mending is free on a first come, first serve basis.
Sponsored by UCC's clothes closet. Donations to UCC Clothes Closet and food pantry gladly accepted.
Haystack Pet Costume Parade
Join us for the Haystack Pet Costume Parade, sponsored by The Norfolk Hub, National Iron Bank, and ECAD. Bring your pet in costume and parade around Robertson Plaza for a fun, festive evening.
While the pets show off their style, stop by The Norfolk Hub to sample entries in a community Chili Cook-Off. Also, visit with one of ECAD's amazing dogs & handlers and learn more about their mission.
Winners for Best Pet Costume and Best Chili will be announced in the November 6th issue of The Norfolk Hub newsletter.
Come enjoy a great fall evening in Norfolk!
Free event! Registration appreciated.
Small Business Seminar : Sell Like a Pro
CT State Northwestern Entrepreneurial Center presents the next Small Business Seminar: Sell Like A Pro
Topics will include: building trust with buyers, refining and strengthening your sales funnel, engaging directly with potential customers, and staying motivated during slower sales cycles.
This free event is sponsored by Eversource and NBT Bank, and supported by The Norfolk Hub, SCORE, and The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce. A light dinner will be provided.
Registration is required.
Should I Stay or Should I go?
This event will be rescheduled to a later date. The new date and details will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.
Liz Cornish, Certified Senior Advisor, will speak about the pros and cons of both staying at home and moving to a senior living community.
Liz will also discuss the steps involved with beginning the process.
CPR Certification
Get an American Heart Association certification for adult, child, and infant CPR with Toni Sterling from Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals.
Registration is $20 per person and can be paid in cash during the course.
Spots are limited and registration is required.
What is a Cookbook Anyway?
Haystack Book Festival
Kevin West, author of The Cook’s Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Savoring the Tastiest Vegetables of Each Season in conversation withSara B. Franklin, author of The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America
Building Local Building Green
Haystack Book Festival
Brian Donahue, author of Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests in conversation with Mike Zarfos Executive Director, Great Mountain Forest.