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This week, we talk to William Sweet, a 2024 New Canaan High School graduate who is proposing legislation in Connecticut that would provide a tax incentive for people who convert their lawns into environmentally supportive native wildflower meadows.

This week, we talk to Tom Mayes, the former chief legal officer and general counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, about a program he's hosting next week at New Canaan Library. "The Glass House Presents: Places Change People" will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 (register here).

This week, we talk to Eric Thunem, a member of the Town Council, about six questions on the ballot this year regarding proposed changes to New Canaan's Charter, the founding document of the town.

This week, we talk to Lauren Sherwood, Saxe Intermediate School theater coordinator and director of "Alice In Wonderland Jr.," coming to Saxe Nov. 6 and 7 (tickets here).

This week, we talk to Lauren Patterson, president and CEO of the New Canaan Community Foundation, about the Behavioral Health Alliance's 5-minute "Community Health & Well-Being Survey." The confidential survey runs through Oct. 31—click here to participate.  

This week, we talk to Deborah Burke, the creative director at the Town Players of New Canaan on Thursday, about "Rounding Third" which opens Thursday at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. The one-weekend-only show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday (tickets here).

This week, we talk to musician Eliot Goldberg, producer of the Sonic Impact podcast, about a two-part exploration and celebration of The Beatles coming next month to New Canaan. Presented by the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, the first installment of "The Beatles: A Magical Musical History Tour" will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at St. Michael's Church (tickets here). The second installment will be held Sunday, Nov. 1

This week, we talk to Connecticut Stage Company co-founders Lorah Haskins and Kate Simone. The New Canaan-based nonprofit organization is opening its fourth season with "My Fair Lady, presented in partnership with New Canaan Library. The show will run at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the library. (There's also an Opening Night Party before Saturday's show. All details and tickets can be found here.)

This week, we talk to Kim Herr, operations manager at Staying Put in New Canaan. In partnership with New Canaan Library and Lapham Community Center, the nonprofit organization is launching a four-part series next week called "Aging Well: 4 Keys to Living Stronger, Healthier and More Confidently." The first installment, which focuses on maintaining muscle after 60, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Lapham. Click here for more information on the times, locations and topics of each installment, as well as how to RSVP (there's limited space).

This week, we talk to Terence Flanagan, director of music and fine arts at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. The church's 50-plus-year-old organ recently underwent major refurbishments, and will be showcased during an Oct. 4 dedication concert.