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POSTPONED: Music in Rowayton’s Park… by the Water

Sunday, August 28, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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Marshall Crenshaw at Pinkney Park, Sunday, August 28th @ 5:30pm

POSTPONED:  NEW DATE AND TIME TO FOLLOW: The Rowayton Civic Association is presenting Marshall Crenshaw and Freedy Johnson (singer-songwriters) (originally scheduled for Sunday evening, August 28th at 5:30pm at Pinkney Park – new date and time to follow).  Bring a picnic, a blanket, family and friends.  This program is part of the RCA Summer Music Festival – Music by the Water and this week’s concert is sponsored by the Sails American Grill, Rowayton Fuel, and Fairfield County Bank.

POSTPONED: A Day at the Races…Rowayton Civic Association’s Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day

Saturday, August 27, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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NEW DATE AND TIME: Annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach,Saturday, September 10th

RCA Ladrigan Swim Races have been postponed from Sunday, August 28 until Saturday, September 10th at 11am due to Hurricane Irene

Celebrate the end of the summer season with the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach, Saturday, September 10that 11am.   Sign-ups for the one-mile & half-mile races will be conducted all online this year prior to the event at www.rowaytonct.com. Following the one-mile & half-mile races are the children’s swim races, which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach. Finally, after the awards ceremony all are invited to join in the traditional beach games, which include a tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and a treasure hunt.  Last year, we saw another record turnout for the Arthur J. Ladrigan Family Swim Races held at Bayley Beach. Once again, we enjoyed a beautiful day with enough events for the entire family. Attendance was greatly improved and we even saw a veteran winner unseated for the first time in years!

Aside from the prowess of all our swimmers and the enthusiastic support of all of those who volunteer: the suggestion and comments we receive from our community is what drives this event successfully forward each year. From organizational comments to safety concerns, the RCA is listening carefully.  With growing participation we understand the need to have more volunteers present and more safety measures in place. For this reason we will now be initiating a $20 entrance fee for each swimmer/kayak team. Due to the event’s popularity we need to offset some of our costs and plan for a better, more organized event. Furthermore, due to feedback and concerns of past participants we have decided to reroute the Lighthouse Race route in efforts to provide a safer experience for all swimmers and volunteers.  Once again we appreciate the support of all our volunteers, and do hope to get even more of the community involved to help organize onshore events as well as seasoned boaters to help with offshore logistics.

Please check back from time to time, as we will be posting more information as the event approaches!  To volunteer, call Mike Barbis at 838-7887 or Ted Hildner at 273-1526.  NOTE: ALL SWIMMERS MUST HAVE A KAYAK ESCORT.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  SWIMMER & KAYAK ESCORT MUST BOTH SIGN WAIVERS. NO EXCEPTIONS.  50 SWIMMER LIMIT PER RACE so sign up early ONLINE at www.rowaytonct.com.

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)

Bluegrass… all is (w)Right with Rowayton… in the Rain (2)

Sunday, August 14, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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Ed Wright - solo guitarist - at Music by the Water, Sunday, August 14th @ Rowayton Elementary School at 5pm

Due to rain, tonight’s concert with Chatham County Line and Ed Wright will take place at 5pm in the Rowayton School Auditorium.

SMF sponsor Boatyard BBQ & Grill will have food available for purchase at next week’s concert with John Hammond, Dan Stevens and Mojo White.

The Rowayton Civic Association is presenting Chatham County Line (bluegrass) band along with Ed Wright (solo guitar) on Sunday evening, August 14th at 5 pm at Rowayton Elementary School.  Bring a picnic, a blanket, family and friends.  This program is part of the RCA Summer Music Festival – Music by the Water and this week’s concert is sponsored by Boatyard BBQ & Grill and Eaton Partners.

Bluegrass, BBQ… all is (w)Right with Rowayton

Saturday, August 13, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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Ed Wright - solo guitarist - at Music by the Water, Sunday, August 14th @ Pinkney Park at 5:30pm

The Rowayton Civic Association is presenting Chatham County Line (bluegrass) band along with Ed Wright (solo guitar) on Sunday evening, August 14th at 5:30 pm at Pinkney Park.  Bring a picnic, a blanket, family and friends.  This program is part of the RCA Summer Music Festival – Music by the Water and this week’s concert is sponsored by Boatyard BBQ & Grill and Eaton Partners.

A Day at the Races… at Bayley Beach… in Rowayton

Friday, August 12, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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Celebrate the end of the summer season with the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach, Sunday, August 28th.

Sign-ups for the Lighthouse Race (a one-mile swim from Green’s Ledge Lighthouse to shore) will start at 8:30am.

Following the Lighthouse Race is the Buoy Race (a swim to the buoy and back to the shore).

Last are the children’s swim races which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach.

After the awards ceremony, all are invited to join in the traditional beach games which include a tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and a treasure hunt.

Last year, we saw another record turnout for the Arthur J. Ladrigan Family Swim Races held at Bayley Beach. Once again, we enjoyed a beautiful day with enough events for the entire family. Attendance was greatly improved and we even saw a veteran winner unseated for the first time in years!  Aside from the prowess of all our swimmers and the enthusiastic support of all of those who volunteer, the suggestion and comments we receive from our community is what drives this event successfully forward each year. From organizational comments to safety concerns, the RCA is listening carefully.  With growing participation we understand the need to have more volunteers present and more safety measures in place. For this reason we will now be initiating a $20 entrance fee for each lighthouse swimmer/kayak team. Due to the event’s popularity we need to offset some of our costs and plan for a better, more organized event.  Once again we appreciate the support of all our volunteers, and do hope to get even more of the community involved to help organize onshore events as well as seasoned boaters to help with offshore logistics.

For more information, please visit the Rowayton Civic Association’s website at www.rowaytonct.com.  Please note:  ALL SWIMMERS MUST HAVE A KAYAK ESCORT.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  To volunteer, call Mike Barbis at 838-7887 or Ted Hildner at 273-1526.

Save the Date: The Rowayton Civic Association’s House Tour Returns… this Fall… Would YOU like to Volunteer?

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by:Cynthia F. Johnson
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The Rowayton Civic Association invites you to tour of Rowayton homes on Friday, September 23rd, 10am-2pm.

If you were able to join us during our 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 we look 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.  It took many volunteers to make the tour a success. Most volunteers were able to work and enjoy the tour, and we 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 203-857-0804 or Sarina Galu at 203-249-6000.

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