COOL WEATHER ACTIVITIES ABOUND

Posted November 18, 2014

Cool weather has arrived with a vengence, but this hasn't diminished the opportunity for exciting and educational events throughout Bethlehem and the surrounding area -- many events have just moved inside!

For out-of-town folks, Bethlehem had its first SNOWFALL and the Polar Vortex is chilling residents. Christmas and Holiday shopping is underway, so come support your local small business by purchasing gifts and services from the community.  March Farm's Farm Market, open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm, offers baked goods, local cheeses, apple cider and, of course, tasty fruits and vegetables. Learn more by visiting www.MarchFarm.com.

Want to see a play? A Christmas Carol will be the final production of the Landmark Community Theater (formerly Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston, CT), on November 28, December 5,6,12,13 @ 8 pm, and November 29 & 30, December 7 & 14 @ 2 pm. Join miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas and life in this holiday extravaganza.  Tickets may be purchased through the Landmark Community Theater.

White Memorial Conservation Center (Litchfield, CT) has a fully booked Autumn and Winter schedule, as posted on their website. Some highlights:

• November 29    Walking the Cranberry Pond Trail is the 5th Annual Edition of this popular walk! Take a wonderful  "on the cusp of winter" stroll along this spectacular trail, ending with a cup of hot coffee and a thick wedge of Crimson Pie swimming in thick ginger crème anglaise! Meet in the Museum. 2:00 P.M., drive to walk area.  FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray expenses.

• December 6    Stories in Wildlife Tracking with Andy Dobos and Deneen Bernier. This slideshow presentation will introduce you to the world of wildlife through the eyes of local Naturalists. 8:00 P.M., A. B. Ceder Room, FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray expenses.

• December 14    Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count For more information contact Ray Belding: hoatzin1@optonline.net

Bethlehem Public Library is the place to go when the weather is chilly! Their inventory includes "Books for leisure and information, inspiration, and education; audio books; large print books; magazines and newspapers; movies; over 500 music compact disks and Interlibrary loans from over 11 million items."  And don't forget their popular Day Passes program for Norwalk Acquarium, Mystic Acquarium, State Parks, Wadsworth Atheneum and other attractions. Passes are loaned for two days to anyone with a valid library card. 

Library Hours: Mon & Wed: 10 am-8:30 pm; Tue & Thu: 10 am-5 pm; Fri & Sat: 10 am-2pm