Upcoming events
Tech Night Part 2
Join us for Tech Night with Laura Carl at the Norfolk Hub! This free, two-part seminar will focus on learning essential smartphone and tablet skills, staying safe online with security tips, and getting comfortable with video calls and social media.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in live demonstrations and participate in hands-on learning.
To register for Tech night Part 2 on April 1st, click HERE
What Trees to Plant Now In Fast Changing New England
Join local forest experts at The Norfolk Hub for a timely discussion on tree selection in a changing climate.
What trees will thrive in Norfolk’s shifting environment? How can we replace species under stress—like ash, beech, hemlock, and sugar maple? Let’s explore practical solutions for stronger, more diverse forests and landscapes.
Speakers:
Billy Gridley, Aton Forest Head Steward
Dave Beers, CT DEEP Western Forester
Amanda Bunce, UCONN Research Assistant
Nash Pradhan, Ginger Creek Nursery & Aton Forest
Aton Forest is a non-profit land protection organization and ecological field station, created for preservation of Natural Area Preserves (semi-managed and wild lands) and operated for ecological and forest succession research in northwest Connecticut.
Register HERE
Option: Virtual via zoom (recording and presentation will be made available)
Empathic Organizer
Nancy, The Empathic Organizer, returns to The Hub with a work session to discuss anxieties and
resistances that arise before, during and after the process of organizing and decluttering your home.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills, expand your space and learn how to let go (which so many of us find hard to do) in a safe place where we respect and address the emotional challenges you may encounter along the way.
No judgment here. Just gentle and focused ideas to examine together. Nancy has extensive experience working with clients who are ready to tackle the challenges of their living space. She understands the complexity this subject entails.
To register, click HERE
For more information about Nancy Duetsch, The Empathic Organizer, visit https://www.empathicorganizer.com/nanblog
Coffee with Rachel
Social Media 101: How to Showcase Your Business/Event
This series, created in partnership with the Northwestern CT Chamber of Commerce to bring together industry partners in a relaxed setting to spark fresh ideas and insightful conversations on trending topics. Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda will lead engaging discussions that inspire new perspectives and foster collaboration.
Click HERE for more information.
Jumping Worm Impact, Ecology, and Management
Asian Jumping Worms are a serious threat to forest ecosystems across the U.S. because of how they disrupt soil layers and consume organic matter. They also pose a growing problem for gardeners.
Annise Dobson, research scientist at Yale School of the Environment will explain the worm's life cycle and what we can do to minimize their impact.
Sponsored by the Norfolk Conservation Commission
Click HERE to register
Tech Night Part 1
Join us for Tech Night with Laura Carl at the Norfolk Hub! This free, two-part seminar will focus on learning essential smartphone and tablet skills, staying safe online with security tips, and getting comfortable with video calls and social media.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in live demonstrations and participate in hands-on learning.
To register for Tech Night Part 1 on March 25th, click HERE
Coffee with Rachel
Marketing Like a Pro: Strategies for Attracting Tourists
This series, created in partnership with the Northwestern CT Chamber of Commerce to bring together industry partners in a relaxed setting to spark fresh ideas and insightful conversations on trending topics. Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda will lead engaging discussions that inspire new perspectives and foster collaboration.
Click HERE for more information.
Women’s Day at The Norfolk Hub
Join us in celebrating Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8th by highlighting the incredible contributions of women in our community! We invite women from Norfolk to share a brief write-up about the boards, businesses, clubs, initiatives, or projects they are involved in.
Submissions will be displayed on our bulletin board at The Norfolk Hub, showcasing the many ways women are making a difference. If you’d like to be featured, please email a short blurb and, if possible, a photo to office@norfolkhub.org.
Let’s come together to recognize and celebrate the inspiring women shaping our community!
Community Bingo Night - March 6th, 2025
Join us for Kids Bingo Night! Kids bring a Candy Bar/Lollipop/ or treat of their choice to play each game! Winner brings home the candy pot! All materials provided by the Norfolk Hub....
Please register for each bingo night individually due to limited seating.
Click HERE to register.
Norfolk Rails 2 Trails Presents "Expressions in Art"
Opening Reception, Sunday, March 2nd 3:00-5:00 pm. (Exhibit closing date: Thursday, April 10th)
A Benefit Art Exhibit by Norfolk Artists & Friends to support the work of Norfolk Rails 2 Trails.
25% of art sales will be donated to the Norfolk Rails 2 Trails
Click HERE to register for this FREE event! Click HERE for more info about Rails 2 Trails.
Community Art Collage Reception
Come join us for our opening reception of our community art collage.
Click HERE to register
Community Bingo Night - Feb 20th, 2025
Join us for Kids Bingo Night! Kids bring a Candy Bar/Lollipop/ or treat of their choice to play each game! Winner brings home the candy pot! All materials provided by the Norfolk Hub....
Please register for each bingo night individually due to limited seating.
Click HERE to register.
A conversation about Resilience & Adaptation. Farming, Forests, & Finance.
Join Ben Crocket of Berkshire Ag Ventures and Billy Gridley of Aton Forest for a discussion on how Connecticut & Berkshire communities are building organizations for a more resilient bioregion. Local farms, food businesses, and community members are invited to explore farmer-led approaches to climate change. Berkshire Ag Ventures, a nonprofit, helps farms and food businesses secure grants, bridge loans, and technical assistance.
Registration is required. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served, and a $10 fee to cover the meal will be collected at check-in.
Click HERE to register.
Coffee with Rachel
Get Seen: Publishing Your Business/Event on CTVisit.com
This series, created in partnership with the Northwestern CT Chamber of Commerce to bring together industry partners in a relaxed setting to spark fresh ideas and insightful conversations on trending topics. Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda will lead engaging discussions that inspire new perspectives and foster collaboration.
Click HERE for more information.
Chore Service
Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at The Norfolk Hub to learn about The Chore Service.
This non-profit organization supports seniors and individuals with disabilities in Northwestern Connecticut by assisting with daily tasks that help them live independently.
Click HERE to Register
CPR Training
What: CPR Training
When: January 7-8th, 7–8 PM
Where: The Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT
Details: Register for free to all CPR training at the Norfolk Hub and enhance your skill set learning a *literally* lifesaving first aid tool.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a7pne96
Santa Visits the Hub
Event Details:
What: Santa Visits the Hub
When: Saturday, December 19, 6-7:30 PM
Where: The Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT
Details: Join us for story time and photo ops with Santa and Stacy Whitman from the Curious Cat Bookshop, featuring the story, How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? By Mac Barnett.
This event is free and open to all! Click HERE to register!
Holiday fun at the Norfolk Hub
Event Details:
What: Holiday Fun at The Norfolk Hub
When: Saturday, December 7, 2–3 PM
Where: The Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT
Details: We’ll be showing Disney’s short film Prep & Landing and hosting a fun craft activity where kids can make their own reindeer food to take home. This event is free and open to all! Click HERE to register!
Autumn Members Social
We invite you to join us for our upcoming Autumn Members' Social at the Norfolk Hub this November.
Gathering with the community, we will connect about what brings us together with light snacks and refreshments provided.
This event celebrates our committed members and local communities engaging with the Hub in a variety of ways. Members and people interested in learning more about all the services and resources we offer are welcome to stop by and say hi!
Please click here to register.
Sean Sweeney Art Reception
Join us with artist Sean Sweeney for the opening reception of his show ‘Echoes & Vibrations’. The reception will be held on Sunday, November 3rd, from 3-5 pm at the Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place, Norfolk CT. 06058. Light refreshments will be served. The show will run until Wednesday, December 18th. Registration for the reception is not required.
Haystack Pet Parade 2024
Join us for fun and pet pride in the Haystack Pet Parade about Robertson Plaza, or watch us parade, both people and pets dressed up in all sorts of iconic and creative costumes to enliven the season with playful enthusiasm.
Costumes not required to attend, but definitely encouraged.
Registration appreciated. Register HERE.
Line Dancing
Join us for Line Dancing fun with Kristin Mudge. Registration is open to ages 12 and older. Registration appreciated. Click HERE to register.
Autumn Member Social
Join us on November 14th to mix and mingle with Hub members and learn about current happenings and updates. Light drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration appreciated. Register HERE.
ONce Upon a Horse
Sarah Maslin Nir talks to young readers about her series, Once Upon A Horse and the new novel in the series, The Star Horse
This event will be held at the Norfolk Hub.
Free copies of The Star Horse will be available for all kids in attendance!
Click HERE to register.
Horses and Us: Treasured Companions and Engines of Power
David Chaffetz, author of Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires
In conversation with
Sarah Maslin Nir, author of Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal
Click HERE to register.
A Walk in the Woods
A walk in the Great Mountain Forest with Noah Charney and Mike Zarfos.
Registration is required: Limited to 20 people.
Click HERE to register.
Reading the Landscape: How Trees Tell a Story
Noah Charney, author of These Trees Tell a Story: The Art of Reading Landscapes
In conversation with
Mike Zarfos, Executive Director at Great Mountain Forest
Click HERE to register.
Institutions and Ideas
William Egginton, author of The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality
In conversation with
Samual Moyn, author of Liberalism Against Itself: Cold War Intellectuals and the Making of Our Times
Click HERE to register.
A Conversation about wisdom and Memory
Michael Korda, author of Muse of Fire: WWI as Seen Through the Lives of the Soldier Poets
In conversation with
Simon Winchester, author of Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic
Click HERE to register.
The Brenden Gill Lecture
Gillian Linden, author of Negative Space: A Novel
Opening reception will follow at The Manor House, 69 Maple Avenue.
Click HERE to register.
Out of Steps
Marina Harss, author of The Boy from Kyiv: Alexei Ratmansky’s Life in Ballet
In conversation with
Mindy Aloff, author of Why Dance Matters
Click HERE to register.
An Evening with Susan Seidelman
Haystack Book Talk and Movie Screening “Special Event”
An evening with memoirist and director, Susan Seidelman
Haystack Book Talks presents a special evening with director Susan Seidelman the author of Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls in conversation with Norfolk’s own, Mark Erder. The evening will also include a screening of the film Desperately Seeking Susan.
Click HERE to register.
Rethinking Retirement
Join Lori Candela for an interactive program to help you transition from your career to a dynamic and fulfilling new phase of life. Registration appreciated.
Click HERE to register.
Friday Nights on the Green
Ice Cream Social hosted by Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance with music by Last Fair Deal!