Jan 29 Thursday
Sustainable CT, the statewide organization that supports municipal sustainability initiatives, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program – this is a paid fellowship. Sustainable CT places highly qualified fellows across the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) to help cities and towns become registered, certified, or recertified with Sustainable CT during the summer.Fellows are directly engaged in supporting cutting-edge sustainability initiatives and local government operations.The application deadline is February 9 at 5pm.• You must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or must have graduated in the most recent academic year (2025-2026).• You must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or be a permanent resident of the state.Find out more about the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program at sustainablect.org.
In partnership with Huntington Learning Center, students in grades K-5 build and program robots, work in teams and learn STEM skills while having fun. Classes held at the YMCA in Westport. Do not have to be a YMCA member to register for these classes.
A brassy, high energy musical celebration.
Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy, pure talent, and pure entertainment – an unforgettable musical celebration to chase away those winter blues.
Evening and matinee shows available.
Jan 30 Friday
This popular event is free and open to all. Bring your instruments, tapping feet and listening ears! Participants of all ages, styles of acoustic music, levels of ability along with audience members will find a warm welcome. Come, enjoy the fun and leave with a smile.
Jan 31 Saturday
This hands-on workshop series invites writers of all levels to play and experiment with writing in order to hone their craft within a supportive community of peers. Participants will develop skills in character development/voice, description, dialogue, metaphorical language, and narrative arc by producing original work and sharing it together for constructive feedback. The course includes in-class writing prompts, guided discussions, and analysis of published mentor texts as both inspiration and models. Designed for writers of all genres, this six-week course creates a nurturing environment focused on revision and growth.
*Class is limited to 12 students & students must be able to attend ALL workshops.