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Tellabration!
Saturday, November 20th, 8:00pm

If it’s autumn, it must be Tellabration! – the worldwide story event for grownups. Once again – as in the past seventeen years – it will take place at the United Church of Rowayton on Saturday, November 20th, at 8:00pm. Eshu and Motoko, nationally known mime, story, and musician team, will be featured along with several local tellers. A reception follows. Come early for a good seat. Bring all the people you love the most!! Tellabration! is the best buy in town!

 
 
 


Wreath Sale
by Rowayton Boy Scouts BSA Troop 2

Saturday & Sunday, November 27th-28th

Scouts will be selling wreaths in the middle of town the weekend right after Thanksgiving as they have for the last 50 years! Wreaths are decorated with pine cones and a bow. A metal hanger for your front door is available for a small charge. Please note all purchases are tax deductible. Come support a local tradition!

 
 
 

The United Church Nursery School
Annual Trunk Show

Thursday, December 2nd, 5:00pm-8:00pm and
Friday, December 3rd, 9:00am-4:00pm

The United Church Nursery School (UCNS), founded in 1966, will hold their annual Trunk Show on December 2nd and 3rd in the Meeting House behind the United Church. The proceeds will benefit the nursery school. There will be a variety of home accessories and giftware, handbags, jewelry (featuring Trish Becker jewelry), children’s clothing and lots of new menswear and gifts! Join them to do some holiday shopping and support one of our local nursery schools.

 
 
 

Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00am-1:00pm

Mark your calendars for the Rowayton Gardeners Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:00am-1:00pm. Hand decorated wreaths, table arrangements and centerpieces will be for sale. Workshops will begin on Thursday, Oct. 2nd and continue through November. The sale and workshops will take place at the Community Center.

The annual Christmas Market, along with the Plant Sale in May, generates the funds to support the Gardeners’ mission of civic beautification. In addition to the gardens at the Community Center, new projects taken on this past year are the restoration of the Rowayton School pond, McKinley Triangle and new flower beds at Bayley Beach.

The Rowayton Gardeners meet on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am at the Community Center. New members are welcome! Please contact Membership Chairperson Dossie Sullivan at 853-8109, for more information.

     
     
     

Rowayton Historical Society Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 5th, 3:00-5:00pm

The Rowayton Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Open House from 3:00-5:00pm before the tree lighting in Pinkney on Sunday December 5th. “A Victorian Christmas in Rowayton” will be the featured exhibit, including Brian Kammerer’s spectacular model trains, set up in a miniature Victorian village, an idyllic winter scene when the railroad was bringing loved ones home to celebrate the holidays. Refreshments will be served.

 
 
 

RCA Lights Up Rowayton!
Sunday, December 5th, 4:30-6:00pm

Downtown Rowayton will come alive with twinkling lights at the tenth annual holiday town lighting. Festivities will begin at Pinkney Park with the lighting of the Christmas tree and caroling, led by voices from local choirs. Then stroll down Rowayton Avenue to view the window decorations created by local merchants. Enjoy a warm beverage and snack in front of the Rowayton Market and don’t forget to cast your vote for the best eggnog in Rowayton (visit the RCA website for information on how to submit your eggnog entry). Keep your eyes to the sky; there may even be a Santa sighting! Rowayton Avenue will be blocked between Wilson Avenue and the Fire House, so please come early if you are driving (Santa’s reindeer and sleigh excepted, of course!).

 
 
 
 

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