BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Salisbury Association Site - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://salisburyassociation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Salisbury Association Site REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250130T012656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T012656Z UID:3453-1739613600-1746018000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Historical Society Exhibit: Birth\, Death and Alphabets: The Enduring Legacy of Schoolgirl Needleworks before 1850 with Alexandra Peters DESCRIPTION:Remarkable for their inventiveness and beauty\, needlework samplers are historical documents written by girls on silk and linen with needles. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/historical-society-exhibit-birth-death-and-alphabets-the-enduring-legacy-of-schoolgirl-needleworks-before-1850-with-alexandra-peters/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250323T195840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T152103Z UID:3476-1743242400-1743258600@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Defeating Invasive Bittersweet & Reversing Forest Collapse DESCRIPTION:A Free Two-Part Event Hosted by the Sharon Land Trust\, the Salisbury Association Land Trust\, the Sharon Conservation Commission\, the Sharon Energy & Environment Commission\, and the Sharon Audobon. \nSaturday\, March 29\, 2025 \nMorning Presentation: Defeating Invasive Bittersweet & Protecting Standing Trees at Hamlin Preserve\nSharon Town Hall\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nJoin local conservationist Tom Zetterstrom for a powerful discussion on the devastating impact of invasive bittersweet at the Sharon Land Trust Hamlin Preserve. Tom will share the specific strategies the Land Trust uses to combat invasive species\, save trees\, and restore native habitats. Learn how volunteers and experts are working to save hundreds of conifers and preserve notable trees\, including a towering American elm\, multi-stem paper birches\, and the Connecticut Champion Wild Apple Tree. \nAfternoon Workshop: Hamlin Notable Trees Walk & Hands-on Invasive Control Demonstration\nHamlin Preserve\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nFollowing the talk\, join us at the Hamlin Preserve for a guided Notable Tree Walk and survey the scope of the forest losses due to bittersweet. Learn best management techniques to combat bittersweet\, porcelainberry\, buckthorn\, and privet with expert demonstrations. \nFor more details and registration\, click here \n  URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/defeating-invasive-bittersweet-reversing-forest-collapse/ LOCATION:Sharon Town Hall\, 63 Main St\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hamlin-Notable-Trees-Walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T203111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T200937Z UID:3483-1746266400-1746271800@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Morel Mushroom Hunt with Dave Paton DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 10 – 12pm Sugar Hill in Salisbury \nJoin Dave Paton in search of morel mushrooms\, the first mushrooms of the season. Meet at the top of Sugar Hill. Sugar Hill Road is 0.4 miles north of the Amesville/Water Street bridge.  Parking is next to the trailhead at the very end of the paved roadway. \nLimited to 20 participants. Sign up here… URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/mushroom-walk-with-dave-patton/ LOCATION:Location To Be Determined CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Patton-Mushrooms-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T203954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T204216Z UID:3485-1746525600-1746536400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Student exhibits from Troutbeck Symposium DESCRIPTION:Student exhibits from Troutbeck Symposium at the Academy Building. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/student-exhibits-from-troutbeck-symposium/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Troutbeck-Symposium-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250513T165156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162420Z UID:3507-1746871200-1749560400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Exhibit: Local Student Projects from the Troutbeck Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Troutbeck Symposium is a student-led collaboration uncovering our local history through student authored documentaries\, art exhibitions and posters. On April 30 and May 1\, middle and high school students from 20 regional public and independent schools gathered to listen\, present\, and discuss findings of their research projects uncovering little-known local histories of communities of color and other marginalized groups that tie to our national fabric. \nSchools with projects on display in the Academy Building: Housatonic Valley Regional High School\, Salisbury Central School and Salisbury School \n  \n \n  URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/local-student-projects-from-the-troutbeck-symposium/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Troutbeck-students-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T204539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T205549Z UID:3486-1748253600-1748259000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Look for us in the Salisbury Memorial Parade DESCRIPTION:Look for us in the Salisbury Memorial Parade. Parade begins at Scoville Memorial Library and follows Route 41 via Main Street to honor veterans at the cemetery. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/look-for-us-in-the-salisbury-memorial-parade/ LOCATION:Scoville Memorial Library\, 38 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068 CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Memorial-Day-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T210016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T165134Z UID:3488-1749290400-1753966800@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Go Native! DESCRIPTION:Exhibit: “Go Native!” Academy Building URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/go-native/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:current,Exhibit,future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Go-Native.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T210600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T210600Z UID:3489-1749369600-1749378600@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk with George Wallace DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk with George Wallace. 8am Location TBD. This event will be part of the Connecticut Trails Day\, sponsored by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/bird-walk-with-george-wallace-2/ LOCATION:Location To Be Determined CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wallace-Birds-lg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250507T211215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211525Z UID:3505-1749747600-1749751200@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:From Echinacea Pollen to Hungry Caterpillars — Stories from the Forest and Field with Michael LaScaleia DESCRIPTION:Scoville Library Talk Followed by a Walk to the Salisbury Land Trust Vincent Preserve \nJoin Michael LaScaleia for a 30-minute talk and Q&A at the Scoville Memorial Library (rain or shine). After the Q&A\, we’ll take a short walk (weather permitting) to the Salisbury Land Trust’s Vincent Field for a discussion about what’s happening in the meadow. Socks and sturdy shoes are recommended. \nMichael LaScaleia is the Putnam post-doctoral fellow at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum. His research focuses on his wide-ranging passions in ecology as well as his eclectic interests in plants\, caterpillars and parasitoids. He hopes that his research in these systems will unlock the tools needed to fight invasive species. \nWhen Michael is not hunting for caterpillars\, you can find him hiking\, kayaking or reading a fantasy novel. \nMichael holds a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies from Tufts University and a Ph.D in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut. \nThis program is sponsored by the Salisbury Association Land Trust and Scoville Memorial Library. \nSpace is limited. Registration is required and available here. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/from-echinacea-pollen-to-hungry-caterpillars-stories-from-the-forest-and-field-with-michael-lascaleia/ LOCATION:Scoville Memorial Library\, 38 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068 CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Michael-LaScaleia-Putnam-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T211929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T212219Z UID:3493-1749895200-1749897000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Mushroom walk with Dave Patton - time TBD DESCRIPTION:Mushroom walk with Dave Patton. TIME TO BE DETERMINED Scoville Memorial Library URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/mushroom-walk-with-dave-patton-2/ LOCATION:Scoville Memorial Library\, 38 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068 CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Patton-Mushrooms-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250425T212854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T212854Z UID:3495-1751630400-1751639400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration at the Town Grove DESCRIPTION:Independence Day Celebration at the Town Grove\, sponsored by the Salisbury Association. All are invited. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/independence-day-celebration-at-the-town-grove/ LOCATION:Town Grove\, 42 Ethan Allen Street\, Lakeville CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Declaration-of-Independence-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250904T184023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T170053Z UID:3526-1756720800-1767186000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:It's In the Bag! Vintage Reticules and Other Purses from the Salisbury Association's Collection DESCRIPTION: URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/historic-reticules-from-the-salisbury-association-historical-societys-costume-collection/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250831T191725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T191725Z UID:3522-1757779200-1757786400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Salisbury Association Open House DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the refreshed Academy Building exhibit space to view a display of purses and other accessories from the costume collection to learn more about the Association Light refreshments will be served. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/salisbury-association-open-house/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Academy-Building-interior-new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251008T194825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T195737Z UID:3541-1760792400-1760796000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Schaghticoke: Stories of Survival DESCRIPTION:Join the Sharon Land Trust\, the Salisbury Association\, and the Sharon Historical Society for a special presentation with Darlene Kascak of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. \nSaturday\, Oct. 18 at 1 PM\nSharon Town Hall\n63 Main Street\, Sharon\, CT \nAttendees will be immersed in the past and present-day lifeways of the Schaghticoke people. Learn how they adapted to survive the changes brought by colonization\, working together for the good of their community and innovating through their knowledge of natural resources. \nRegistration is requested and available here. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/schaghticoke-stories-of-survival/ LOCATION:Sharon Town Hall\, 63 Main St\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/schaghticoke-tribal-nation-950x700-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251003T170514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T170730Z UID:3533-1761067800-1761071400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Healthcare in the Northwest Corner\, a talk with Joanne Borduas\, CEO of Community Health and Wellness (CHWC)\, about healthcare in the Northwest Corner and the impacts of impending federal funding cuts. DESCRIPTION:Join us October 21 for a dynamic talk with Joanne Borduas\, CEO of Community Health and Wellness (CHWC)\, about healthcare in the Northwest Corner and the impacts of impending federal funding cuts. \nTuesday\, October 21\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM\nReading Room – Scoville Memorial Library\n38 Main St.\nSalisbury\, CT\nRegistration is required and available here. \n This program is presented in partnership with the Scoville Memorial Library. \nRegistration is requested. Please scroll down and use the registration link below. \n Learn how federal funding and Medicaid cuts will impact you and your neighbors in the Northwest Corner\, including access to primary care and emergency departments\, school-based health centers\, and transportation to health services for seniors and disabled residents. \nJoanne will also bring us the latest report on how CHWC continues to provide care to the residents of our region. \nAll are welcome\, and we invite you to stay for conversation with Joanne Borduas and CHWC providers following the program. Pizza\, salad\, and refreshments will be provided. \nJoanne Borduas serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC)\, the only comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Northwest Connecticut. In this role\, she oversees the organization’s operations\, managing approximately 30\,000 annual patient visits across three health centers in Torrington\, Winsted\, and the newly opened Regional Health Care Center in North Canaan\, serving the surrounding towns. With a career spanning over 37 years\, Joanne is dedicated to addressing health inequities and ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone\, especially vulnerable populations in the region. In recognition of her exceptional leadership and selfless service to the Northwest Corner\, Joanne was awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Leader Award by the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. She was recently recognized by The Connecticut Rivers Council\, one of New England’s largest private youth-serving organizations\, serving more than 17\,000 youths across Connecticut\, as one of 25 Most Influential Women in CT. \nMore about Joanne Borduas \nMore about Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) \nNews about challenges facing local healthcare: “Health Advocates Across the State Brace for Fallout from Medicaid Cuts” (The Lakeville Journal\, August 20\, 2025) \n  URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/challenges-facing-healthcare-in-the-northwest-corner-a-talk-with-joanne-borduas-ceo-of-community-health-and-wellness-chwc-about-healthcare-in-the-northwest-corner-and-the-impacts-of-impending-fed/ LOCATION:The Reading Room\, Scoville Memorial Library CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Northwest-Healthcare.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251030T212900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T213309Z UID:3548-1761782400-1767225599@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Salisbury Commemoration 250 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding\, with an exciting lineup of events\, starting at Fall Festival and continuing through 2026! \nFall Festival: Kicking off the 2025-2026 Salisbury READS\, the Salisbury Association and Scoville Memorial Library have partnered to give away copies of Revolution Song by Russell Shorto. The free books will be available at the library beginning October 11 and continue as long as copies last! \nThis year’s Salisbury READ is presented in partnership with the Scoville Memorial Library\, the Salisbury Association\, the Salisbury Forum\, and the Troutbeck Symposium. \nWhile the list is growing\, Salisbury Commemoration 250 planned activities currently include: \nHistorical Talks & Book Discussions: \n\nTom Key\, The American Revolution in the Northern Colonies (November 9)\nDarlene Kascak\, Quinnetukut: Our Homeland\, Our History (January 11)\nPeter Vermilyea\, Revolution Song Book Discussions (January 25\, February 22\, & March 15)\nRussell Shorto\, Revolution Song author with historians Peter Vermilyea and Rhonan Mokriski (March 27)\nPeter Vermilyea\, on his new book on Litchfield and the Revolutionary War (April TBD)\nAdam Ward Rome\, author of Connecticut’s Cannon; The Salisbury Furnace in the American Revolution (May TBD)\nTom Shachtman\, on How the French Saved America (date TBD)\n\nRevolutionary War Re-enactors: Sheldon’s Light Horse will lead the charge (date TBD) \nMusic (Spring dates TBD): \n\nThe Salisbury Band will perform period music\nSalisbury School students will present songs from the musical “Hamilton”\n\nExhibits: Recreation in the Academy Building of the Cannon Museum from the Holley Williams House \nSelf-guided Walking Tour: Furnace Village (aka Lakeville) \nJuly 4th: Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Grove \n  URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/salisbury-commemoration-250/ LOCATION:Various Venues CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SA-250-Logos-cropped-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251022T195230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195536Z UID:3545-1762704000-1762707600@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:The American Revolutionary War in the Northern Colonies - Tom Key talk at the Scoville Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 9\, 2025\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nScoville Memorial Library\n 38 Main Street\, Salisbury \nThe battles in the Northern Colonies didn’t win the revolution\, but they helped set the stage for victory. The defeat of the British at Saratoga convinced the French to send troops to assist the colonists. Washington\, primarily because he kept his army together through difficult times with little help from Congress\, was finally acclaimed the rightful leader of the army and the fledgling nation. And finally\, the British in the Northern Colonies were confined to New York City only. \nRegistration is required and available here. \nThis event is in connection with the community READ of Revolution Song by Russell Shorto. Join us in reading and discussing Revolution Song\, and come participate in a variety of related events during the second annual Salisbury READS\, October 2025 through March 2026. \nThis year’s READ is presented in partnership with the Salisbury Association\, the Salisbury Forum\, the Scoville Memorial Library\, and the Troutbeck Symposium. \nTo learn more and see the whole calendar of events\, please visit Salisbury READS. \nThis talk will take us from the early battles of Ticonderoga (led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold\, both from Connecticut) and Quebec (led by General Montgomery and Arnold) to the final battle in the Northern Colonies at Monmouth Court House. The battle\, though actually a draw\, showed that the Colonials could stand up to British regulars. \nWe will discuss how Washington was badly beaten at Brandywine Creek while his chief rival for command\, Horatio Gates\, was winning at Saratoga. We’ll also recall how the British army surrendered and was marched from Boston to Virginia\, passing through Salisbury and camping at our own Stiles Meadow. \nWe’ll ask key questions about strategy\, class\, religion and commitments: Why did the Thirteen Colonies fail to get the Canadian colonies to rebel? Was a class divide maintained despite the declaration that “all men are created equal”? And why did General Arnold betray the Colonies? Was it money\, his Tory wife\, the mob\, the belief the British would win\, hurt feelings\, or something else? \nAfter graduating with a BS Engineering from University of Tennessee\, Thomas Key spent four years on active duty as a Flight Officer\, US Navy\, and seventeen years in the Naval Air Reserves\, retiring as a Commander\, USNR. His professional career was with an international engineering firm\, designing and constructing steel mills\, nuclear and fossil power plants\, and chemical plants\, etc. He also served as CEO of two subsidiary engineering firms. Thomas Key has a secondary career as a landscape painter and has exhibited in over thirty galleries and invitational/juried shows from Delaware to Maine. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/the-american-revolutionary-war-in-the-northern-colonies-tom-key-talk-at-the-scoville-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Scoville Memorial Library\, 38 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068 CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-American-Revolutionary-War-in-the-Northern-Colonies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251110T172825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T173126Z UID:3560-1762848000-1762880400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Closed for Veteran's Day DESCRIPTION:We will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/closed-for-veterans-day/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Veterans-Day-Closure-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20250429T203237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T165851Z UID:3502-1765036800-1765042200@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:Holiday Concert: Stay Tuned for Details URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/holiday-concert/ LOCATION:Congregational Church of Salisbury\, 30 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Xmas-concert-poster-Stay-Tuned.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260113T181750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T220659Z UID:3574-1768557600-1773925200@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years of Ski Jumping in Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Norwegian immigrant John Satre gave a ski jumping demonstration off the roof of a hillside cabin in 1926\, setting in motion one of the most improbable and unique traditions in Salisbury\, CT. \nEnthused by what they saw\, residents built a ski jump and hosted their first competition in January 1927. Other world-class Norwegian Nordic skiers and ski jumpers joined John forming a core group that introduced Nordic sports to the community.  The Salisbury Winter Sports Association\, SWSA\, and its predecessor organization formed to support every aspect of that effort including organizing and hosting regional and national junior competitions held at John Satre Memorial Hill. \nToday\, Satre Hill is the site for a 70 meter state-of-the art tower that is a prerequisite for ski jumpers who aspire to Junior National Team designation.  At adjoining Hewat Hill\, youngsters train on a 20 meter jump and the recently completed 36 meter tower. \nOpening with a reception on January 16th at 4:00\, the Salisbury Association presents an exhibit honoring the 100th anniversary of ski jumping in Salisbury and SWSA’s contributions to winter sports and the community. \nThe exhibit will run through mid-March. \nExtended Hours for the SWSA Exhibit at the Salisbury Association over Jumpfest Weekend! \nFriday\, February 6th\, 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 7th\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSunday\, February 8th\, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/celebrating-100-years-of-ski-jumping-in-salisbury/ LOCATION:Academy Building\, 24 Main St\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068\, United States CATEGORIES:current,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1927-Jump-SWSA-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260122T232158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232308Z UID:3585-1769248800-1769254200@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Heroes & Villains in Your Backyard: Understanding Native & Invasive Plants in our Local Landscape DESCRIPTION:In this introductory session\, Michael Nadeau explores how invasive plants spread\, why native plants are so important\, and how human land-use decisions influence both\, for better or worse. \nFREE AND OPEN TO ALL:\nFor more details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call (860) 364-5137 URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/heroes-villains-in-your-backyard-understanding-native-invasive-plants-in-our-local-landscape/ LOCATION:Sharon Town Hall\, 63 Main St\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Heros-and-Villains-in-backyard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260122T223558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T235358Z UID:3578-1769248800-1769270400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Join Us for A Free Three-Part Workshop Series on The Native vs. Invasive Plant Conundrum DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, January 24th at 10:00am at the Sharon Town Hall for the first workshop of a FREE three-part series hosted by the Sharon Energy & Environmental Commission\, the Sharon Audubon Center\, the Sharon Land Trust\, and the Salisbury Association Land Trust. \nIn this introductory session\, Michael Nadeau will explore what defines a “hero” and a “villain” in the plant world. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how invasive plants spread\, why native plants are so important\, and how human land-use decisions influence both\, for better or worse. \nFor more details on all three sessions and to register please visit: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call: (860)-364-5137. \nVILLAINS IN YOUR BACKYARD:\nPRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING INVASIVES ON YOUR LAND\nSaturday\, January 24\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nSharon Town Hall (63 Main St\, Sharon\, CT)\n\n : \nHEROES & VILLAINS IN YOUR BACKYARD: UNDERSTANDING NATIVE & INVASIVE PLANTS IN OUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE\nSaturday\, February 21st\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nSharon Town Hall (63 Main St\, Sharon\, CT)\n\n : \nHEROS IN YOUR BACKYARD:\nCHOOSING\, PLANTING\, & SUPPORTING NATIVE PLANTS FOR HEALTHIER LANDSCAPES\nSaturday\, March\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nSharon Town Hall (63 Main St\, Sharon\, CT) URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/join-us-for-a-free-three-part-workshop-series-on-the-native-vs-invasive-plant-conundrum/ LOCATION:Sharon Town Hall\, 63 Main St\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States CATEGORIES:current,future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Heros-Villains-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251030T214525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T214525Z UID:3555-1769353200-1769356800@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Peter Vermilyea\, Revolution Song Book Discussions DESCRIPTION: URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/peter-vermilyea-revolution-song-book-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Calendar Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260127T201501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201711Z UID:3591-1769961600-1769967000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Traitor or True Defender? Loyalists and the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:History is written by the victors\, but what about the one third of the colonist in America who opposed the rebellion? Join us on Sunday\, February 1\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\, and travel back in time with Tom Key to 1830 to hear the other side of history as told by a historical loyalist\, Ezra Curruthers\, who fought under Lord Cornwallis. We’ll explore the complex political\, economic\, theological\, and personal reasons why so many Americans risked everything to remain British. Read more and register… URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/traitor-or-true-defender-loyalists-and-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Scoville Memorial Library\, 38 Main Street\, Salisbury\, CT\, 06068 CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tom-Key-loyalists.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T233000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260122T225635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232804Z UID:3580-1771668000-1771716600@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Villains: Practical Strategies for Managing Invasives Plants at Home and on Your Land DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Michael Nadeau and Tom Zetterstrom\, this session dives into invasive plants and how to manage them effectively and responsibly\, both with and without herbicides. \nFREE AND OPEN TO ALL:\nFor more details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call (860) 364-5137 URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/villains-in-your-backyard-practical-strategies-for-managing-invasives-on-your-land/ LOCATION:Sharon Town Hall\, 63 Main St\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Villains-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260205T205125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T180411Z UID:3605-1771669800-1771673400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Salisbury Association 2026 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Salisbury Association 2026 Annual Meeting\n Review of 2025 Activities & Election of Trustees \nFebruary 21\, 2026\n10:30 AM ET\nVideoconference \nAdvanced registration is required \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_HnvqWwjQNidws5_U8380A \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing\ninformation about joining the meeting URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/salisbury-association-2026-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Video Conference CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SA-All-Icons.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251030T214654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T214654Z UID:3556-1771772400-1771776000@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Peter Vermilyea\, Revolution Song Book Discussions DESCRIPTION: URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/peter-vermilyea-revolution-song-book-discussions-2/ CATEGORIES:Calendar Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20260216T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T195302Z UID:3616-1772128800-1772132400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Salisbury Conservation Commission 2026 Upcoming Event DESCRIPTION:Salisbury lies in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway\, a sort of bird highway that millions of migrating birds pass through every year. Light pollution can wreak havoc on our night skies and have a devastating impact on our bird and wildlife populations Light pollution has also been shown to have negative impacts on human health. Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) has been shown to increase cancer risks primarily endocrine related cancers such as breast and prostate. ALAN has also been shown to be a factor in Parkinson’s Disease\, early onset Alzheimer’s\, diabetes\, stress\, and obesity. Let’s keep our night skies dark! \nPlease join the Cornwall\, Salisbury and Sharon Conservation Commissions\, and the Salisbury Association Land Trust\, in collaboration with the Sharon Audubon Center\, to learn how we can mitigate night sky light pollution impacts. \nSpeakers: Craig Repasz\, Co-Founder of the Lights Out Connecticut and Leo Smith\, Northeast Regional Director and Connecticut Chapter Chair of DarkSky. \nFebruary 26th 6:00 p.m. Sharon Audubon\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT. Free No RSVP necessary. URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/salisbury-conservation-commission-2026/ LOCATION:Sharon Audubon\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://salisburyassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Stars-Night-Sky.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251030T214024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T182724Z UID:3554-1772377200-1772380800@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Darlene Kascak\, Quinnetukut: Our Homeland\, Our History DESCRIPTION: URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/darlene-kascak-quinnetukut-our-homeland-our-history/ CATEGORIES:Calendar Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T160214 CREATED:20251030T214820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T214820Z UID:3557-1773586800-1773590400@salisburyassociation.org SUMMARY:Peter Vermilyea\, Revolution Song Book Discussions DESCRIPTION: URL:https://salisburyassociation.org/event/peter-vermilyea-revolution-song-book-discussions-3/ CATEGORIES:Calendar Only END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR