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Community Clicks is a place to promote events and programs happening in the area that are relevant to the families of East School. Note: we post the events right away on this page and may include in the Monthly Newsletter, when space is available.

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Events and Programs at the Carriage Barn Arts Center

The mission of the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Inc. is to promote the visual and performing arts, and to enrich the community through exhibitions, education, and cultural experiences, and to operate the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Click here for additional information on the center's community offerings

New Canaan Museum's Builder's Challenge

September 3rd-October 28th

Do you keep finding Legos underfoot? Back for its fourth year, the New Canaan Museum’s Builder’s Challenge is asking all budding architects, engineers and builders to recreate their favorite real or imagined New Canaan spot in interlocking blocks (such as Lego or MegaBloks bricks). Kids’ creations will be displayed in local store windows throughout the month of October to celebrate New Canaan’s October4Design celebrating architecture, art, community and design. Starting September 3, come to the New Canaan Museum to sign up and receive a free baseplate to get you started – one per family please! For more information, please visit: www.october4design.org or call the NCM&HS at 203-966-1776 ext 103.

Circle of Care - Make Tracks for Kids with Cancer

Sunday, September 28th at 8 AM

Join the only statewide walk/run supporting all Connecticut families facing childhood cancer! Make Tracks for Kids with Cancer is a community-wide walk/run taking place at Sherwood Island State Park, Westport CT on Sunday, September 28th at 8 AM. Ticket price is $25-$30. The fun-filled event is held by Circle of Care, a local nonprofit that supports children with cancer and their families.

Make Tracks has something for everyone, including a walk for all ages and abilities, a timed 5K for runners and joggers, and activities for kids and families. Your participation will help raise critical awareness and funds to support families, showing them that they are not alone.

For more information and to register, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Westport/CircleofCare5K

Volunteer opportunities will also be posted on the event site.

Chess Fest at New Canaan Library

Monday, September 20th, 10AM

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Participate in a tournament, take a lesson, watch a blindfolded chess demo, see how high you can build a tower of chess pieces, and more! REGISTER HERE or drop in for casual play 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.