NORWALK, Conn. — The press release came in well before the letter to the editor, but we read the letter first. That’s why we had a bit of an ironic snicker at this line in the announcement of the Third Taxing District’s meeting to discuss the East Norwalk Library master plan:
“Add your voice to the exciting conversation about the East Norwalk Library.”
According to a missive from the East Norwalk Association, the TTD has no authority to be making plans for the library – it is the ENA’s sole purview, that group says, and they are not amused.
So yes, the conversation could, indeed, be exciting, depending on who shows up. The meeting is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, in the Community Room at City Hall, 125 East Ave. A light continental breakfast will be served.
Student docents guide SoNo art walking tour
Norwalk Public Schools middle school students from the Norwalk Housing Authority 20 West Art Program are offering a free tour of SoNo Public Art, sponsored by the Norwalk Arts Commission. During the tour, students will share stories about the art and artists dating back to New Deal as well as murals from the 1980s.
The free tours will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30. Tours begin at Washington Park, the plaza in front of 50 Washington St. in South Norwalk. Public parking is available at the Maritime Garage and the Haviland and Webster Parking Lots. Space is limited and advance online registration is required.
Scott Kimmich debuts second novel at Javit Center
Scott Kimmich of Norwalk is launching his second historical novel at the three-day BookExpoAmerica at New York City’s Javit Center that winds up today (Friday).
The BEA is the leading book and author event for the North American publishing industry and provides three days of events involving authors, new titles, hundreds of exhibitors and the latest digital publishing technologies. It is the largest gathering of booksellers, librarians, retailers, and book industry professionals in North America and is sponsored by the 450 members of the Association of American Publishers; more than 400 literary agents comprising the Association of Author’s Representatives; and by the American Booksellers Association, the national face of independent bookselling.
Kimmich’s new novel, “The Fiery Furnace,” continues the tale he began in “The Apostles of Satan,” of how the Albigensian Crusades changed the lives of the people who dwelt in what is now the southern part of France. It encompasses the birth of the Inquisition and the attainment of hegemony by the Capet Kings of France over the once more powerful Anglo-Aquitanian Plantagenets.
The protagonist in the first book is a grandfather in the second, and it is his daughters and grandchildren who join the resistance to the French invaders.
The novels are available in paperback on Amazon and as Ebooks on Kindle.
Kimmich’s novels were published almost exactly one year apart, and he is optimistic that the third novel of the trilogy will be finished by year’s end. He is looking forward to Saturday and Sunday’s BookCon, when the public is admitted to the Javits Center and can buy books on site. It’s an occasion when consumers experience the origin of the story in all its forms by interacting with the authors, publishers, celebrities and creators of content that influence everything that is read, or heard or seen.
The Show Floor Hours for BookCon are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31.
The Javits Center located at 655 West 34th St. in Manhattan.
NCC offers 2015 College for Kids summer program
The Norwalk Community College Extended Studies Division will offer its College for Kids Summer Program running June 29 through Aug. 7. Age-appropriate classes for students entering grades 1 through 8 mix challenging material and fun hands-on activities to keep them intellectually stimulated and happy throughout the summer.
Choices include: Super Hero Lego Engineering, 3D Design Working with Clay, Chess Battles, Keyboarding, Compose and Record Music Like the Pros, Stock Market Madness, Adventures in Science, Robotics for Girls, Cartooning for Kids, Creating Video Games, Art Class in Mosaics and more.
Professional cooking classes are also available for students entering grades 4-6, 7-8 and 9 and 10.
For additional information about courses, fees and registration, call (203) 857-7080.
Click here to see all the age-appropriate program offerings for children grades 1 thru 10.
Time to renew your dog’s license
Norwalk saw a record number 2,780 dog licenses issued in 2014. All these licenses must be renewed for 2015. Any new dogs over 6 months of age, or currently unlicensed, must also register at this time.
The 2015 dog licenses will be available June 1 in the Norwalk Town Clerk’s office. All currently registered dog owners will soon be receiving renewal notices in the mail. The hours to purchase these licenses are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Renewals may also be mailed. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return.
Per Connecticut State Statute 22-349: All dogs must be licensed with the city. Owners of unlicensed dogs could be subject to a $75 fine.
The 2015 license is valid from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016. Fee for neutered and spayed dogs is $8, and the fee for unneutered and unspayed dogs is $19. In July, the fees increase by $1, and each month thereafter, another $1 is added to the original fee. A current rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian must be presented to the office to comply with state law if the dog’s license is expired. If a dog has not been registered before, a neutering or spaying certificate must also be presented for the first time when registering if the dog has been altered.
The Town Clerk Office is located in room 102, City Hall, 125 East Ave.
Speaking of dogs (and cats)…
The Norwalk Town Clerk and the Norwalk Animal Control Division are co-sponsoring a Rabies Vaccination Clinic through the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association. The vaccination is available to all dogs or cats for $20 (cash only). This event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 7, at the Norwalk Animal Control Shelter (dog pound), 13 South Smith St. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers.
The Norwalk Animal Control Shelter also will have dog licenses available.
The shelter is located at 15 South Smith St. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by appointment only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call (203) 854-3240.
Maritime Aquarium cuts veterans a break
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering a new discount for veterans of the U.S. military.
All veterans showing proof of service will receive $10 off Aquarium admission, which is regularly $19.95 for adults and $17.95 for seniors 65 and older.
This new offer expands the Aquarium’s recognition of those who serve our Armed Forces: All active-duty military continue to receive free Aquarium admission with proof of service.
“While we have been supporting current active-duty military with free admission, we are proud and pleased to now also honor those who have served our country by offering discounted entry,” said Brian Davis, president of The Maritime Aquarium.
For more information about visiting the Aquarium, including current exhibits, IMAX movies and programs, see the website.
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