Happening this Week
THE BARN DINNER SERIES: MULTI-COURSE MEAL
January 15th, Thursday, 5PM - 9PM
Feast your eyes—and delight your palate where unforgettable flavors meet a warm, inviting ambiance. This multi-course dinner, masterfully crafted by The William’s Inn Chef Ron Reda, is a journey of taste, texture and creativity. Guests will savor seasonal ingredients, artfully prepared dishes and thoughtfully paired beverages while enjoying an atmosphere that transforms every evening into an extraordinary experience! $125.
The Barn Kitchen & Bar. 103 Spring Street. Williamstown MA. 978.784.7602.
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WORLD WATERFOWL DAY: CELEBRATE THE BIRDS
January 17th, Saturday, 10AM - 2PM
Join the internationally renowned conservation breeding center, Ripley Conservancy, in celebrating the second annual World Waterfowl Day! Enjoy the grounds during the beauty of winter and learn about amazing waterfowl and their crucial environments. The aviaries will be open for self-guided tours as well as several enrichment activities and feeding with the Ripley Aviculturists. Free.
Ripley Conservancy. 55 Duck Pond Road. Litchfield CT. 860.567.2062.
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MEET THE EDITOR: COVERING OUR COMMUNITY
January 17th, Saturday, 4PM - 5:30PM
Join The Lakeville Journal and Millerton News executive editor Christian Murray and LJMN Media, Inc., publisher James Clark for a dialogue about local journalism and coverage of our community's news and issues. Ask questions, suggest stories and stay for refreshments and a chance to meet and greet following the program. Free.
Scoville Memorial Library. 38 Main Street. Salisbury CT. 860.435.2838.
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HOPKINS VINEYARD: WINTER ICE WINE FESTIVAL
January 17th & 18th, Saturday & Sunday, 11AM - 5PM
Enjoy a cozy winter weekend celebrating one of Hopkins Vineyard’s rarest and most beautiful wines—Ice Wine. They will pour their traditional Ice Wine as well as a Cabernet Franc Ice Wine—a rare treat made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine. Learn how they make Ice Wine as you enjoy live music and fresh waffles with Ice Wine syrup. Free.
Hopkins Vineyard. 25 Hopkins Road. Warren CT. 860.868.7954.
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FAMILY WILDLIFE TRACKING: EXPLORE & REFLECT
January 18th, Sunday, 10AM - 12PM
Join Ami Jean Aubin—experienced tracker, naturalist, and mindful outdoor guide—as you step into the mystery of the natural world and deepen your relationship with beings with whom we share the land. This two-hour immersive experience introduces the foundational skills of wildlife tracking—learning to identify tracks and signs, interpret animal clues,and cultivate a mindful presence in nature. Through guided exploration and reflective practice, you’ll awaken your sensory awareness and begin to read the stories etched into the landscape. $40.
Notchview. 83 Old Route 9. Windsor MA. 413.684.0148.
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