Award-winning author and historian Marty Podskoch shares stories of the rugged beauty and rich history of the Adirondack Mountains with photos of the people, places, and legends that define the North Country — guides, hunters, hermits, hotels, writers, artists, photographers, explorers, lumbering, mining, tanneries, railroads, and more. The program is free and appropriate for middle school on up. Registration is highly recommended.

A fun family event precedes the Weston High School Trojans first home game of the season with a bounce house, face painting, balloon twisting, a bake sale and more. Kickoff for the team’s game is at 6:00.

Stella Blue’s Band recreates the experience of being at a Grateful Dead show by playing the Dead’s music with a deep commitment to authenticity. The band was the first chosen for residency at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, has opened for Carlos Santana, played in the Central Park bandshell and various other NYC venues, and was given a headline spot at the 50th Woodstock Anniversary at Yasgur’s Farm. Purchase tickets here.

Lifelong friends who grew up in a very remote Aboriginal community on the northern tip of Australia, the band blends ancient indigenous melodies with surf, indie and funk influences to create a unique sound. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

An evening of community, live music, fresh food, and family fun with local vendors offering fresh vegetables, flowers, artisanal foods, and unique home goods. For dinner, food trucks and food tents are on site, and you can enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail in the Barn Bar. You can also bring children's books for donation to Little Libraries (see our story). Lower lot parking, $20 and refunded in tokens for most vendor purchases, can be reserved on Lachat’s website, along with information about the children’s area. Park for free on the upper lot at 1 Ladder Hill Road South. Overflow parking is available at the Weston Field Club, with free shuttle service to the farm.

The Friends of the Weston Library host the Connecticut Gold Coast Book Fair, a sale of rare books, antiquarian volumes, signed first editions, collectible children’s books, and ephemera, curated by prominent New England booksellers. Admission is free.

Learn about unnoticed but important ground-nesting bees in a free in-person Back Yard Beekeepers Association presentation by Dr. Jordan Kueneman of Cornell University. Dr. Kueneman will discuss what researchers are learning about these bees, why they choose particular nesting locations, and what can be done to help protect successful nesting sites. Advance registration is requested at backyardbeekeepers.com.

Dressed in traditional clothing, Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, will discuss the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the Revolutionary War, with demonstrations and artifacts. A free event planned for outdoors, but will move inside if necessary. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can register in advance.

Beginning a new Backstories & Breakfast speaker series, WHCC presents Rebecca Gavin, who will share stories of Colonial women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and discuss how Connecticut ultimately controlled the spread of accusations. A light, seasonal breakfast will be provided. $10 for WHCC members, $15 for non-members. Register here.