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Rowayton residents… great news… WOW @ the Rowayton Library

Monday, August 22, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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The Rowayton Library buys many thousands of new books, movies, and CDs each year and now Rowayton Library card holders can receive weekly email alerts displaying  the newest books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books that the library  purchases each week.  Hear about the many exciting bestsellers, movies, music, and recorded books almost the very moment they arrive at the Rowayton Library.

Whenever you spot something of interest, you’ll be able to click instantly, reserve it, and check it out at your convenience… all you need is a Rowayton Library card. And of course, like everything else in the library, this service is free!

To get started and see what the emails look like, just visit wow.rowayton.org or the Rowayton Library’s website www.Rowayton.org.  You can quit the weekly emails any time you wish.

The Rowayton Library is excited to offer this new service. Hope you enjoy it and the Rowayton Library’s many new books, movies and music.

Rain in Rowayton… Today’s Concert… Moved to Rowayton Elementary School

Sunday, August 21, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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John Hammond @ Rowayton Elementary School

The Rowayton Civic Association is presenting John Hammond (blues fest), Dan Stevens and Mojo White on Sunday evening, August 21st at 5pm at Rowayton Elementary School.  Bring a picnic, a blanket, family and friends.

Dan Stevens @ Rowayton Elementary School

This program is part of the RCA Summer Music Festival – Music by the Water and this week’s concert is sponsored by the Glazer Group and De Clercq Office Group.

Tickets go on sale for Rowayton House Tour 2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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The Rowayton Civic Association’s Rowayton House Tour returns on Friday, September 23rd, 10am-2pm.  Join them for their second tour of the homes of Rowayton. If you were able to attend during their last tour, you would have enjoyed the Coastal Charm of Rowayton on a beautiful Indian summer day.  

September by the Sea was a great success and the RCA looks forward to showcasing other homes and neighborhoods in Rowayton.

Plan on walking from one lovely home to the next and stopping by our designer boutique at the end of the tour.

House Tour tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, August 23rd at the RCA’s website www.rowaytonct.com and at these retail locations:

  • Good Food Good Things, Darien,
  • Pimlico, New Canaan,
  • Rowayton Market, Rowayton and
  • Bungalow, Westport.

Tickets are $45 in advance, and $55 the day of the tour.

Also, new in 2011, you can purchase additional tickets for a boxed lunch at Roton Point Association at $20 per guest.  Tickets for the lunch are limited and must be purchased in advance by September 19th.

There is also a “Tour” Boutique featuring local artisans and designers.

P.S.  The RCA is looking for volunteers on this event.  It took many volunteers to make the tour a success. Most volunteers were able to work and enjoy the tour, and the RCA received terrific feedback about how it was enjoyed by all involved. You can sign up to work in one of the homes, sell tickets or help in many other ways. For more information on the tour, or to volunteer, contact Barbara Yallop at 857-0804 or Sarina Galu at 249-6000.

Music in Pinkney Park… by Rowayton’s Riverbank

Friday, August 19, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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John Hammond at Pinkney Park, Sunday, August 21st @ 5:30pm

The Rowayton Civic Association is presenting John Hammond (blues fest), Dan Stevens and Mojo White on Sunday evening, August 21st at 5:30 pm at Pinkney Park.  Bring a picnic, a blanket, family and friends.

Dan Stevens and Mojo White on at Pinkney Park, Sunday, August 21st @ 5:30pm

This program is part of the RCA Summer Music Festival – Music by the Water and this week’s concert is sponsored by the Glazer Group and De Clercq Office Group.  Boatyard BBQ & Grill will have food available for purchase at this week’s concert.

PHOTO ID:(danband2.jpg, johnhammond.jpg) PHOTO CAPTION:(John Hammond, Dan Stevens and Mojo White on at Pinkney Park, Sunday, August 21st @ 5:30pm)

You Did It!… 500lbs of PB&J! Thank YOU, Rowayton!

Thursday, August 18, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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You Did It!

Rowayton residents have come to the aid to those in need… once again. This summer, the Rowayton Library partnered with AlphaGraphics in their 3rd Annual “Fight Hunger Campaign” by collecting donations of Peanut Butter & Jelly for the Christian Community Action, Norwalk (CCA) Food Pantry.  The Rowayton Library’s goal was to collect 500 pounds of jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly for this campaign.

And, yes, YOU did it!  The residents of Rowayton donated more than 500 pounds of jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly.  Thank you, everyone!

You Did It… Again… Rowayton… more than 4,000 books donated to help Hurricane Katrina victims

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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More than 4,000 books donated!

There are children in New Orleans who are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Katrina. 

Over 80% of schools were damaged by Hurricane Katrina. In the most underserved areas, there’s 1 book for every 300 children.

The Rowayton Library teamed up with Better World Books to change that and have joined in on the Epic Book Drive.   The goal was to send 3,000 books.

And yes, YOU did it!

Thanks to the incredible book donations by the Rowayton residents, the Rowayton Library was able to fill 200 boxes (containing more than 4,000 books) to send.

To date, the Epic Book Drive has collected over 250,000 books to benefit the Recovery School District in New Orleans. Thousands of useful books are being donated, and the rest are being sold to raise funds for the school libraries.

Thank you, everyone!  Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!

First Day of School… for the children of Rowayton and beyond…

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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If you haven’t gotten the Norwalk Public School Calendar, you can find it online at the Rowayton Library’s website (www.Rowayton.org) or pick up a copy at the Rowayton Library or click on the image below.

First day of school is just around the corner:

August 31 -  Staggered Entry (Grades 1-5, all Grade 6 students, all Grade 9 students and Grade 12 at Norwalk High School and ½ Kindergarten-families will be notified).

September 1 – First Day of School for all other students (other ½ Kindergarten families will be notified).

Welcome back to school!

Walking Routes Around Rowayton

Monday, August 15, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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Rowayton is a wonderful place to take a walk.  Everyone knows it.  No matter what the season, it is always a pleasure to admire the scenery.

In an effort to encourage physical activity, the Healthy Lifestyles Committee of the Healthy Norwalk Partnership has created “Become a NorWALKER”, a neighborhood walking program.

Rowayton Walking Maps

The City of Norwalk Health Department has mapped out walking routes in order to encourage residents to incorporate activity in their daily lives. Some routes include information on areas of historical significance, while others point out environmental areas of interest.

There are several routes mapped out in Rowayton ranging from a 1 mile route which is wheelchair and stroller-friendly to longer walking routes of 1.5 and 3 miles in length.

These maps are free and available at the Rowayton Library or online or click below.  Come pick one up or go to www.Rowayton.org and click on Rowayton Walking Maps and then take a walk.

Rowayton 1 Mile Walking Map

Rowayton 1.5 Miles Walking Map

Rowayton 3 Miles Walking Map

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