Upcoming events
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.
Register HERE
Empathic Organizer
Join The Empathic Organizer, Nancy Deutsch, for a workshop where all will have the opportunity to discuss challenges with Nancy (and the group) to find strategies and solutions. There’s strength in the company of others that gives us the courage to move forward.
Participants should bring 1–2 photos
of their area(s) of interest to share with Nancy.
Free event
Fall into Medicare: what you need to know before AEP
Join us for a light, informative, and friendly session to help you prepare for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which begins October 15th. With a presentation by Kerri Anderson, OAK Insurance Solutions, your local Medicare agent.
This session is perfect for: Current Medicare beneficiaries Those helping a loved one with Medicare Anyone who wants to make confident, informed choices this fall. Time available for questions afterwards.
Click HERE to register.
Artist Reception: Ruthann Olsson
Join the Norfolk Hub for the opening reception of Ruthann Olsson’s art exhibit titled “Essence & Reflection”. Olsson shares, “The ponds, streams and bog waters of Norfolk were my muse for 20 years, inspiring this series of paintings. Water, with it’s reflected light, dancing sparkle of color and liquid mirage, challenged my eyes to a world of endless curiosity. I was hooked!” The reception will be held on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Light refreshments will be served. Olsson’s show will run through Monday, October 27 and available for viewing during Norfolk Hub hours.
Connecticut Asia Cultural Center Tea Ceremony
Join us as we welcome the Connecticut Asia Cultural Center for a traditional tea ceremony. Learn about the role of tea in Asian Culture and it's continued significance in the modern world. Registration will be limited to 10 people and there will be no charge for this program.
Click HERE to register.
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Celebrate our last Friday Night on the Green of the season with a community BBQ. A great way to end the summer with good food, live music and gathering together with the community.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: National Iron Bank & Norfolk Lions Club
Music by: The Mudgetones
Meet & Greet with Superintendent Case and School Supply Collection
Families and community members are invited to meet Kevin Case, Norfolk’s new superintendent, and Lauren Valentino, principal of Botelle School, as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Enjoy light conversation and connect before the first day of school!
Click HERE to register.
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Pizza will be available from IceBox Cafe. Along with music inspired by “Eclecticana inspired by 60’s Rock & Roll.”
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Aton Forest
Music by: Mike Cobb Band
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Wellness Fest featuring Sound Healing. Learn more about this relaxing experience and enjoy some live music to kick off your weekend.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Norfolk NET
Music by: Ken Morr Band
Friday Night on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Weekend in Norfolk activities followed by a live musical performance.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Weekend In Norfolk
Music by: Pat Attanasio
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Skyhunters in Flight! Come learn about birds of prey with a live interaction with some of the hunters of the sky!
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Norfolk Land Trust
Music by: Driving Iris
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: An Ice cream social. Enjoy a cool treat to kick off the weekend as you listen to live music.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance
Music by: Katherine Winston
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: An Ice cream social. Enjoy a cool treat to kick off the weekend as you listen to live music.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department & Norfolk Curling Club
Music by: Joint Chiefs
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: A food truck from The Taco Shack. One ticket per person will be provided for your food order. Additional purchases can be made at buyers expense. Face painting and yard games will also be available as we enjoy the live music.
Music by: Northwest Passage Band
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Mandala making with Natural materials. The Norfolk Conservation Commission will have a booth where they will be giving away native plants to residents who have removed invasive plants from their property. The quantity is limited.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Great Mountain Forest & Norfolk Conservation Commission
Music by: Mad River Music
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
This weeks highlights include: Strawberry shortcakes made locally by Freund’s Farm. The perfect treat for a summer night while listening to some live music.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: Freund’s Farm Market and Bakery
Music by: Last Fair Deal
Shred Day
Do you have any documents or files that need shredding? Come join us at the National Iron Bank for our annual shred day on June 14th from 9 am - Noon. Click HERE to register.
Friday Nights on the Green
Friday Nights on the Green
Fridays | 6:00 PM | Norfolk Village Green
Kick off your weekend with Friday Nights on the Green, where the music is live, the vibes are high, and each Friday brings something new! Join us on the Village Green starting at 6 PM for a rotating lineup of fantastic bands, plus a surprise twist each week—whether it’s a fun activity, tasty food, or both, depending on what our amazing event sponsors have in store. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a community evening full of great tunes and even better company.
It’s free. It’s local. It’s the place to be on a Friday night!
Sponsored by: The Norfolk Library
Music by: Julia Autumn Ford
Ice Cream Making
Ice Cream in a Bag – May 30, 4–6 PM
Join us at The Norfolk Hub for a fun and interactive session where we’ll make ice cream using just seven simple items—no special equipment required. This hands-on activity is great for all ages and includes everything you need, from half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla extract to a variety of toppings to personalize your treat. Come shake things up with us and enjoy a sweet reward!
All supplies are provided, but space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot.
Click here to register
Email: office@norfolkhub.org
Phone: 860-542-7185
Learn To Identify And Remove Invasive Plants
Bill Ticineto, an enthusiastic amateur naturalist, has 25 years’ experience successfully battling invasive plants on his property. He will explain what makes a plant invasive, how to identify, remove and dispose of Norfolk's worst invaders.
Sponsored by The Norfolk Conservation Commission
Living Alongside Bears: Separating Facts, Myths, and Realities
Join Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with DEEP, for an insightful talk on Connecticut’s black bears, covering their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research. Ginny shares practical tips for peaceful coexistence and personal observations from living near Peoples State Forest, where she documents bear activity for DEEP. Her passion has also taken her to Montana for grizzly research.
Jim Jasper Art Show
Join us for the opening reception of Norfolk resident Jim Jasper’s Art Show ‘Jasper’s Odyssey’. Jim has created 24 drawings for Homer’s epic, one drawing for each book. The show will be on display until June 30th. Refreshments will be served.
Coffee with Rachel
Social Media 101: How to Showcase Your Business/Event
This series, created in partnership with the Northwestern CT Chamber of Commerce to bring together industry partners in a relaxed setting to spark fresh ideas and insightful conversations on trending topics. Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda will lead engaging discussions that inspire new perspectives and foster collaboration.
Click HERE for more information.
Houseplant & Planter Swap
Calling all houseplant lovers! Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at The Norfolk Hub for a houseplant and planter swap!
Bring a houseplant or cutting to swap for a new houseplant or cutting! Plants and cuttings must be labeled and pest-free.
Additionally, feel free to bring gently used planters to donate or swap!
Kids Bingo Night
Join us for Kids Bingo Night! Kids bring a Candy Bar/Lollipop/ or treat of their choice to play each game! Winner brings home the candy pot! All materials provided by the Norfolk Hub. Please register for each bingo night individually due to limited seating.
Click HERE to register.
Special meeting of the Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet in special session on April 21st at 6 p.m. at the Norfolk Hub to hear an outline of the plan of work for a Vulnerability Assessment for Critical Natural Resources in Northwestern Connecticut. The project will be carried out by students at UCONN who are part of the Climate Corps program there. Public comment will be saved until the end of the end of the presentation.
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 891 5024 6755
Passcode: 654010
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150246755?pwd=q79db3kMLplsRxQ8AP06PJoSsrU6uR.1
Empathic Organizer
Nancy, The Empathic Organizer, returns to The Hub with a work session to discuss anxieties and
resistances that arise before, during and after the process of organizing and decluttering your home.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills, expand your space and learn how to let go (which so many of us find hard to do) in a safe place where we respect and address the emotional challenges you may encounter along the way.
No judgment here. Just gentle and focused ideas to examine together. Nancy has extensive experience working with clients who are ready to tackle the challenges of their living space. She understands the complexity this subject entails.
To register, click HERE
For more information about Nancy Duetsch, The Empathic Organizer, visit https://www.empathicorganizer.com/nanblog
What Trees to Plant Now In Fast Changing New England
Join local forest experts at The Norfolk Hub for a timely discussion on tree selection in a changing climate.
What trees will thrive in Norfolk’s shifting environment? How can we replace species under stress—like ash, beech, hemlock, and sugar maple? Let’s explore practical solutions for stronger, more diverse forests and landscapes.
Speakers:
Billy Gridley, Aton Forest Head Steward
Dave Beers, CT DEEP Western Forester
Amanda Bunce, UCONN Research Assistant
Nash Pradhan, Ginger Creek Nursery & Aton Forest
Can’t attend in person join us Live via Zoom. Click HERE.
Aton Forest is a non-profit land protection organization and ecological field station, created for preservation of Natural Area Preserves (semi-managed and wild lands) and operated for ecological and forest succession research in northwest Connecticut.
Register HERE
Option: Virtual via zoom (recording and presentation will be made available)
Tech Night Part 2
Join us for Tech Night with Laura Carl at the Norfolk Hub! This free, two-part seminar will focus on learning essential smartphone and tablet skills, staying safe online with security tips, and getting comfortable with video calls and social media.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in live demonstrations and participate in hands-on learning.
To register for Tech night Part 2 on April 1st, click HERE
Jumping Worm Impact, Ecology, and Management
Asian Jumping Worms are a serious threat to forest ecosystems across the U.S. because of how they disrupt soil layers and consume organic matter. They also pose a growing problem for gardeners.
Annise Dobson, research scientist at Yale School of the Environment will explain the worm's life cycle and what we can do to minimize their impact.
Sponsored by the Norfolk Conservation Commission
Click HERE to register
Tech Night Part 1
Join us for Tech Night with Laura Carl at the Norfolk Hub! This free, two-part seminar will focus on learning essential smartphone and tablet skills, staying safe online with security tips, and getting comfortable with video calls and social media.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in live demonstrations and participate in hands-on learning.
To register for Tech Night Part 1 on March 25th, click HERE