U.S. Marine Michael Zacchea and CNBC editor Ted Kemp will speak at New Canaan Library about their recently released book, The Ragged Edge: A US Marine’s Account of Leading the Iraqi Army Fifth Battalion. They will speak Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online. Copies of The Ragged Edge will be available for purchase, courtesy of Elm Street Books. _________
This announcement is from the New Canaan Library website.
In anticipation of spring, The New Canaan Garden Club and the New Canaan Beautification League are pleased to welcome renowned professor and author Doug Tallamy to speak on “Restoring Nature’s Relationships at Home,” March 8 at New Canaan Library. The public is invited to attend free of charge with coffee served at 9:30 a.m. and the program beginning at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room at the library. Tallamy’s talk will focus on how our yards and gardens are essential parts of the ecosystems that sustain us, and what we can do to use our residential landscapes to connect the isolated habitat fragments around us. Much of his research has focused on understanding the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Doug Tallamy is a professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware where has authored 85 research publications.
This talk, presented by Kristin White of Darien Academic Advisors, will help families determine which colleges are an academic, social, and financial fit. Registration is required. Please register here. — an announcement from New Canaan Library
“Darien Academic Advisors is an independent educational consultant specializing in college admissions consulting and boarding school admissions counseling, including late boarding school admission. We offer personalized assistance at competitive rates.
New Canaan Library and Stamford Hospital invite you to start the new year off on a healthy path with an introduction to integrative medicine. Join Dr. Greenman as she discusses complimentary approaches including mind body medicine, herbal supplements, acupuncture and nutrition. Dr. Greenman will explain how integrative medicine addresses stress management, and one’s overall well being. PLEASE REGISTER
Dr. Danielle E. Greenman, MD has a specialty in Internal Medicine. She is a resident at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Old family photos can be the key to preserving – or discovering – your family’s history, but they must be taken care of properly. In this workshop, our librarians will demonstrate how to digitize your old family photos and store the digital files.
They will also cover the digital restoration of photos; correcting fading, discoloration, and other issues. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo to work with during the workshop. Please register for this event.
