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Upcoming events
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Haystack Book Festival
The annual Haystack Book Festival, a program of the Norfolk Foundation, brings together writers and thinkers to explore new ideas in literature and the arts.
Join us for a special Haystack Evening at Sugar Hill Farm, the beautiful Colebrook home of Peter and Amy Bernstein.
Enjoy an evening celebrating books, authors, conversation, and community in the peaceful surroundings of Sugar Hill Farm. This special gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Haystack supporters and book lovers while enjoying the hospitality of this stunning local setting.
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Art Exhibit
Artist: Norfolk Nature Alliance Exhibit “Go Native!”
The Norfolk Nature Alliance presents “Go Native!” at The Norfolk Hub. This exhibit explores how incorporating native plants into your backyard can support healthier biodiversity while providing essential habitat and food for local wildlife and strengthening our local ecosystems.
The Norfolk Nature Alliance is a collaborative network of conservation-minded organizations in Norfolk, Connecticut, working together to promote biodiversity, habitat restoration, and ecological education. Member organizations include:
Aton Forest
Church of Christ’s Green Team
Doolittle Lake Company
Great Mountain Forest
Norfolk Conservation Commission
Norfolk Land Trust
The Norfolk Hub
On exhibit at The Norfolk Hub: August 5–September 15, 2026
Exhibit on loan from the Salisbury Association Land Trust.
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Friday nights on the green
On behalf of the Norfolk Hub, thank you to everyone who joined us for Friday Nights on the Green this season!
From the music and food to the conversations, laughter, and community spirit, each Friday night was made special by the people who came out to enjoy it. Whether you danced, enjoyed dinner with friends, brought the kids, met up with neighbors, or simply relaxed on the Green, you helped make these evenings what they are—a true celebration of our Norfolk community.
A special thank you to our musicians, food vendors, community partners, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make each event possible. Your time, talent, energy, and support are what keep Friday Nights on the Green going.
Most of all, thank you for showing up and making the Green come alive. We are grateful for the friendships, memories, and moments shared throughout the season.
Thank you, Norfolk, for making Friday Nights on the Green such a wonderful community tradition.
We can't wait to see you back on the Green next season!
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City Meadow
Restoration efforts are underway—where invasive plants are being cleared, native species are taking root, and dedicated volunteers are helping reshape the heart of town.
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YALE NORFOLK SCHOOL OF ART LECTURE SERIES
The Yale Norfolk School of Art, established in 1948, is an intensive six-week undergraduate summer residency program for rising seniors.
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Norfolk Earth Forum
The Norfolk Earth Forum 2025 is a three-day celebration of environmental education and advocacy focused on the interconnectedness of all living beings in Connecticut's Northwest Corner. The event features expert speakers, guided nature walks, wildlife exhibits, family-friendly crafts, and a special concert by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Paul Winter.
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
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Weekly community gatherings on the Norfolk Green all summer long! Join us for music and activities every Friday! For more information, check out our events calendar or view the full Friday Nights on the Green schedule here!
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The Norfolk Hub welcomes the following new board members who will be instrumental in guiding the organization toward realizing its mission: Tony Kiser, Grant Mudge, June Peterson & Mary Talbot.
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The Norfolk Hub (formerly The Norfolk Foundation) is entering into an agreement with American Folk & Heritage LLC to sell the Royal Arcanum building. The Norfolk Hub (TNH) has owned the Arcanum building for the past three years. A closing date is still under discussion.
American Folk & Heritage LLC (AF&H) is owned by Norfolk residents Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Aaron Aujla, and Dev Aujla. AF&H is an initiative founded in 2020 and dedicated to preserving American craft and handwork with a focus on America’s northeast. Through its partnership with Bode, AF&H has worked with institutions that include the American Folk Art Museum, Shaker Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
The Norfolk Hub has lease agreements with all the commercial tenants in the building plus a master lease with the Foundation for Norfolk Living (FNL), a local non-profit affordable housing organization responsible for renting the second floor apartments. All second floor tenants have been notified of a pending sale.
Upon completion of the sale, TNH will allocate a portion of the sale proceeds to the Foundation for Norfolk Living to help with their continuing mission. They will assist the tenants in finding new living space. FNL’s president, Kate Briggs Johnson noted that they are very appreciative that a portion of the sale proceeds will help with their mission of affordable housing.
TNH co-president, Michael Selleck noted that the sale is good news as it will provide much needed new cash for other capital projects in town. All commercial tenants’ leases will be honored under the current terms.
American Folk & Heritage LLC is developing plans for the Arcanum. Their mission is to honor its history, heritage, and aesthetic as well as to support the commercial activity of Norfolk’s downtown core.
More information to follow.
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