Member Update: March 2024

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Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home

On View: March 8 – May 27, 2024
Opening Reception: March 7, 2024 • 5:00PM – 7:00PM
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903

Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home was inspired by the words astronauts have used universally upon viewing Earth from space for the first time: Fragile, Protect, Beauty, Steward, Sustain, Harmony, Nurture. In different languages and across many boundaries, their words were all the same. Through paint, sculpture, and mixed media, Pat Musick conveys the fragility of our planet, and its natural and eternal beauty.

Our Fragile Home exhibits Musick’s most astonishing work: the large-scale Ra made from branches of a fallen tree, polished and repurposed; the series The Instant of It All, which portrays trees as a metaphor for the impermanence of life; and Epilogue 6, a feat of engineering in steel and stone that represents renewal and rebirth.

Pat Musick’s work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and has over 50 permanent installations in public spaces. Musick was married to Gerald (Jerry) Carr, one of 19 Group 5 astronauts selected by NASA in 1966. He was Commander of the Skylab 4 84-day mission. Their life is the subject of the documentary The Artist & The Astronaut which had its Connecticut premiere at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in May 2023 and will be shown again as a Nights Out program on March 8, 2024.

RSVP to attend opening reception on March 7th

Birding at the Bartlett

Saturday, March 16 • 7:30AM – 9:00AM
Bartlett Arboretum, 151 Brookdale Rd., Stamford, CT

February and March bring the first returning birds. Early migrants include Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, American Robin, Tree Swallow, and Eastern Phoebe.

Join Dave Warne for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of the early Spring activity.

Dave has been an active birder for more than 30 years and watching birds at the Bartlett Arboretum for more than a decade.

Please wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing. Binoculars are welcome. 

Members FREE! Nonmembers: $15

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Women’s History Month
Documentary Film Festival

Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Saturday, March 9
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

RBG
From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chronicle of the exceptional life and career of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (2018) Rated PG.

What Happened, Miss Simone?
From 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Film about the life of Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the “High Priestess of Soul.” (2015) Not rated.

The Eagle Huntress
From 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Meet 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her nomad family to become an eagle huntress. (2016) Rated G.

Generously supported by the Friends of the Ferguson Library

Speaker Series with Mill River Collaborative 

Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners

Tuesday, March 26 • 6:00pm
Peter Newcombe
Service Manager, PJC Organic

You can have a lush green lawn without using chemicals harmful to children, pets and wildlife. Peter Newcombe of PJC Organic will cover the basics of how to grow healthy turf using all natural organic lawn care approach.

FREE. Registration required.
More on the full speaker series.

The Whittingham Discovery Center
1040 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT
(Parking)

Stamford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 2 • 2:00PM
Click for Parade Route

Join your neighbors for a fantastic day of fun at the Stamford St. Patrick’s Parade on March 2 at 2 PM! Bring your loved ones to the perfect Family Friendly spot on Summer Street between North St and Broad Street. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with colorful floats, lively music, and the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s create lasting memories together! Don’t miss out on the joyous celebration – mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter, cheers, and Irish charm!

Zoning Board Meeting Monday, March 4th

Zoom meeting begins at 6:30pm

A few items on the agenda include:

  • Presentation on the proposed Work Live Ride legislation by Desegregate CT.
  • Discussion regarding pending litigation in the matter of 900 Long Ridge Road

Find the full agenda and Zoom login info here

City Democrats Election Tuesday, March 5th

An election to choose the 40-member Stamford Democratic City Committee that endorses Democratic candidates for local elections (including the mayor) will be held this Tuesday. To learn more:

Shredding Event This Spring (Really!)

Date TBD

You may recall that we had to postpone our Fall 2023 Shredding Event several times because of weather. We are targeting some time in April or May after tax season winds down. Stay tuned – this will happen this spring!