Salisbury Association Site

Holiday Puppet Show, Congregational Church
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Holiday Puppet Show, Congregational Church, 1 PM Reserve a spot here…

Bird Conservationist George Wallace on Bird Populations in the Northwest Corner: Changes, Needs, and How to Help
2024-12-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT, 06068
Join bird conservationist George Wallace for a presentation on bird populations in Northwest Corner. Learn about changes in bird populations, how different bird species are faring, what their needs and vulnerabilities are, and what we can do to support birds in the Northwest Corner and beyond. Read more…
George Wallace has been active in wildlife research and conservation for over 40 years, working on projects from bird migration monitoring in Canada and California to seabird breeding biology in Antarctica to protecting habitat for endangered bird species throughout the world’s tropics. George recently retired from American Bird Conservancy where he served in multiple capacities over 18 years including as Vice President for International Programs, Vice President for Oceans and Islands, Chief Conservation Officer, and Director of International Programs and Partnerships. In an emeritus role, he is now an ABC Ambassador assisting with public outreach and web and print publications.

Victorian Christmas Concert, Congregational Church
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Victorian Christmas Concert, Congregational Church, 4 PM Reserve a spot here…

Professional Knife Sharpening
2024-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Get your knives ready for Turkey Day! Get up to 4 knives sharpened by a pro, Nick the Knife. Registration required. Spots going fast. You’ll pay Nick directly $1.25 per inch. Reserve your spot here…

67th Salisbury Fall Festival
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | Main Street of Salisbury
October 11 – 13

This fun-filled celebration in the historic towns of Salisbury and Lakeville offers activities and events for people of all ages.

Opening reception for exhibit "The World Comes to Salisbury: Celebrating the Holley Knife Collection" 4 PM
2024-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Oct 5–Opening reception for exhibit “The World Comes to Salisbury: Celebrating the Holley Knife Collection” 4 PM

Knife Talk by Theodore O'Neill, descendant of Governor Holley Scoville Memorial Library, 3 PM
2024-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Theodore O’Neill, the great-great-great grandson of Alexander Holley who founded the Holley Manufacturing Company in 1844, will kick off the exhibit “When the World Came to Salisbury: Celebrating the Holley Knife Collection” with a talk and knife sharpening demonstration at the Library, prior to the Opening Reception at the Academy Building.

Historical Walk Through Ames' Iron Works with Lou Bucceri
2024-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Ames Iron Work, Falls Village, CT, Falls Village, CT, United States
Historical Walk Through Ames’ Iron Works with Lou Bucceri, 11 AM

Salisbury HUB Dance Party, Congregational Church, 7 - 10 PM
2024-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
A Fall event for members of the Salisbury HUB. The Salisbury Association will host a dance party with a live swing band, The Mighty Flea Circus. Buy ticket to the dance party here.

Native Meadow Talk & Walk with Michael Nadeau
2024-09-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Wardell Community Room, Scoville Memorial Library
Scoville Memorial Library Wardell Room
Saturday, September 21
2:30 – 4 PM
Learn about creating a meadow with native grasses and wild flowers.
Sustainable land-care expert Mike Nadeau will talk about the transformation of the Salisbury Association Land Trust property, Vincent Preserve, on Main Street in Salisbury, then lead a walk to the preserve to explore what is growing there and what the future may hold.
Registration required. https://scovillelibrary.libcal.com/event/12922559

Bird Walk with George Wallace
2024-09-15 08:00 - 09:30 | Scoville Ore Mine Road
Join George Wallace, an avid birder, for a guided morning walk at our local bird preserve. Meet at the parking area on Scoville Ore Mine Road, just off Route 41, north of Salisbury.

An Interpretive Walk Through The Dark Hollow Preserve with Tom Key
2024-09-07 10:00 - 23:30 | Dark Hollow Preserve
An Interpretive Walk Through The Dark Hollow Preserve with Tom Key at 10am

Historic Walk Through Lakeville with Lou Bucceri
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Lakeville Post Office
Lakeville was a center of industry and commerce from the 1730s through the 1970s. Historian Lou Bucceri will tell stories about places from Porter Street to the Furnace Neighborhood. Walk will last a little less than one hour and is less than ½ mile in length. Meet at the Post Office, 10 am. Registration is needed for the walk, attendance is limited. Reserve a spot here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/991061159607

The Corner Food Pantry Exhibit
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-08 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Academy Building
August 3 – September 28

Opening exhibit reception at the Academy Building on Saturday, August 3 from 4-6.
The Corner Food Pantry provides nutritious food every week to people living in the tri-state area. Meet their clients and volunteers. Learn about food insecurity, the growing need, food sources, and how to be involved.

Annual Bat Talk & Count with the Salisbury Association Land Trust
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Learn about the flying mammals that roost in the attics of the Salisbury Association’s Academy Building and the Scoville Memorial Library in this presentation by Devaughn Fraser, a CT DEEP wildlife biologist and a specialist in bats. Then help count the bats on their nightly flight out of the Academy Building!
For all ages – adults, teens, children and families welcome! Bring lawn chairs, bug spray, and flashlights. In the event of rain, the presentation will be held in the Wardell Room at the Scoville Library and will not include a bat count. (If rained out, after the presentation, we may reschedule the bat count, depending on interest.)
Registration is appreciated. For more information and to register, please visit https://scovillelibrary.libcal.com/event/12333502

Salisbury HUB Summer Cocktails on the Green
2024-07-10 17:30 - 20:00 | The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, 06068, United States
Join us for HUB Summer Cocktails on the White Hart Green! It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and meet new friends while soaking up summer vibes in this beautiful outdoor setting. First drink is on us! Don’t miss out on this fun event – RSVP by Monday 7/8 here!

4th of July Celebration
2024-07-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen Street, Lakeville
Gather at Town Grove at noon to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Bring a picnic or purchase hot dogs from students in EXTRAS. Sit in the shade of the magnificent oak trees while Heman Allen, 1740-1778 (our own Lou Bucceri) reads the Declaration of Independence, followed by the Salisbury Band concert. Cancelled in case of rain.

Bird Walk at Schlesinger Bird Preserve – 8 am
2024-06-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Schlesinger Bird Preserve, Scoville Ore Mine Road, Salisbury, CT, United States
Join George Wallace, an avid birder, for a guided morning walk at our local bird preserve. Meet at the parking area on Scoville Ore Mine Road, just off Route 41, north of Salisbury. Bring binoculars. Sponsored by Salisbury Association Land Trust. Register at the Salisbury Association.

Music Mountain 95th Season Opening & Reception
2024-06-02 15:00 - 16:30 | CT
Read more about the event here…

Reception at the Academy Building for new Exhibit “Imperiled Species in Our Community: The Biodiversity Crisis at Home”
2024-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | CT
Come to the Academy Building to see and celebrate this exhibit.

Salisbury Memorial Day Parade
2024-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | CT
Parade begins at Scoville Memorial Library and follows Route 41 via Main Street to honor veterans at the cemetery.

Sharon Audubon Center: Raptors, Riesling, and Rhythm, A Fundraiser
2024-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CT

Salisbury Association Land Trust Exhibit: Imperiled Species in Our Community: The Biodiversity Crisis at Home
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-07-31 16:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
An exhibit on view at the Academy Building from May 25 through the end of July tells the story of a dramatic decline in the biodiversity of local animal species. Come learn how you can help the at-risk Eastern Pearlshell, Bobolink, Slimy Sculpin, American Bittern, Bombardier Beetle, American Kestrel (pictured) and other species important to our local environment. A reception celebrating the exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 4-6. The show will run through the end of July.

Poetry Workshop with Sally Van Doren, Scoville Memorial Library
2024-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | CT

Nuclear Energy: A Solution to Climate Change with Joshua Goldstein presented by The Salisbury Forum at The Salisbury School
2024-05-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CT

Lakeville Hose Company’s 50th Chicken BBQ 4 Brook St., Lakeville, CT
2024-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | CT
The Lakeville Hose Company will host their 50th Chicken BBQ. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 children. To order, call Larry 860-806-9643

Book Club with Claudia Cayne: “If I Survive You”
2024-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CT

The Timber Rattlesnake in CT –3 pm at SML
2024-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT, 06068
Hank Gruner, a herpetologist, will present a historical overview of the decline of the timber rattlesnake. Efforts to eradicate rattlesnakes has led to the loss of many populations, and their conservation remains challenging. Co-sponsored by the Salisbury Association Land Trust. Register at SML.

Artisans Market, the White Hart Lawn in Salisbury
2024-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, 06068, United States
Featuring weaving, pottery, textiles, woodwork, glass, jewelry, photography, fiber and more by local artisans.
Read more about the event here…
