“If you don’t know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere.” ~ Henry Kissinger

LOCAL

RIBBON CUTTING

Minami Sushi
Minami Sushi has chosen Southbury and cut the ribbon at 519 Heritage Road, in the heart of Heritage Village, their third location in the area. Their heavenly, extensive menu features both ala carte and all-you-can-eat options. Check it out at minamict.com.

ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS CEREMONY - Monday, December 4th at 7:00pm

The Administration of Oaths to town officials who were elected on November 7 will be conducted at Town Hall, 501 Main St South. Refreshments will be provided by Republican and Democratic Town Committees.

350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

History Photography Exhibition of Southbury

The third and final installment of the 350th historical photography exhibit, Southbury Has Fun, is on display December 2 – 28, in the Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library.

COMING UP

History Talk: “Native People of the Pomperaug” – December 7, 2023 at 1:00pm

Don’t miss this 11th and final talk in the 350th series, happening Thursday, December 7th at 1:00pm. 350 years ago British Colonial settlers first came to the valley where we now live, granted authority from the General Court to negotiate with the natives there to acquire property and establish a “Plantation”. Who were these native people? How did they interact with these newcomers? What became of them and what trace did they leave behind? Using ancient records, Southbury Town Historian John Dwyer tries to answer these questions and more. This is a free event at the Southbury Public Library, with registration.

350th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Give the gift of history by pre-ordering your copy today of the souvenir 350th Anniversary Commemorative Book, and receive it in time for the holidays! Price: $25.00 - proceeds benefit Southbury Historical Society. This is a keepsake to be cherished for decades of the One and Only Southbury. Books will be available by December 18th while supplies last. Reserve your copy today at the Southbury Town Clerk or Southbury Historical Society. More info at www.southbury-ct.org/350-book.

350th Anniversary Commemorative Gala was A Night to Remember

350th Anniversary Celebration Community Quilt Project

Learn all about the quilt project, and see the digital book that accompanies it and provides information about the people and stories behind each quilt block, here.

ARTS AND CULTURE

December Arts & Culture Calendar

SOUTHBURY CHAMBER

Festival of Wreaths

Open to the Public! Come celebrate the holidays with the Southbury Chamber at this annual event, Wednesday, December 6 at the Heritage Hotel Golf, Spa, and Conference Center. An evening of decorated wreaths, live music, photos with Santa, and pasta dinner, the cost is $25 per person; children under 10 are free with a paying adult. Admission includes pasta and salad buffet, cookies, hot chocolate and cider, 5 raffle tickets, and a door prize entry. Participants will have the opportunity to win one of over 50 decorated wreaths, including several Grand Wreaths valued at up to $1,000! Door prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes. Register here.

Wake Up Your Business

Southbury Chamber's monthly networking series meets every 3rd Friday morning from 8:00am to 9:00am. Register here for December 15th at Calvary Southbury 354 Kettletown Rd.

2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

As you explore Southbury and the surrounding areas, you'll discover artisanal boutiques, offering handcrafted pottery, handwoven textiles, and locally made jewelry. With over 100 gift ideas for everyone on your list this year, our shops, restaurants and other local businesses are ready to share the holiday spirit with you, so please enjoy our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

For details, visit www.southbury.com.

NOW PLAYING in SOUTHBURY

Now Playing at Riverview Cinemas located at 690 Main St South. Buy tickets online.

STATE

CCM CONVENTION

Southbury Economic Development Director, Kevin Bielmeier, organized and moderated a panel at this year’s Connecticut Council of Municipalities Convention for CEDAS.

GRANTS

• The Incfile Entrepreneur Grant offers two $2,500 grant opportunities: the Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant for students interested in starting a business and the Fresh Start Business Grant for adult entrepreneurs planning to start a new business or grow an existing one.
• More grant & program information can be found here.

BUSINESS BITES

• Author, Ian Fleming wrote each of the James Bond novels in under 2 weeks by using the Rule of Forced Boredom – a tool of hyper-productivity and success. - ARTICLE
• Is being too busy a good thing? - ARTICLE