Non-Perishable Food Drive
Canaan Railroad Days creates a wonderful atmosphere  of caring, community, and appreciation! Please join the Canaan Post Office in supporting our local food bank
Fishes and Loaves ! Leave non-perishable food items in your mail box or drop them in the drop box at the North Canaan Post Office. 7/09– 7/18.

Canaan Union Station Restoration Funding
All day and evening. The CT Railroad Historical Association will be selling shirts, mugs, hats, etc. Lawrence Field.

Model Railroading Operative Display
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Canaan Union Station.  Model trains will be operating and on display at the historic Canaan Union Station (currently being restored).  Will be showing the ( Last Train to Pittsfield by Tom Barry/ John Mullen )  throughout the day. Winner of the 2008 Kent Film Festival, most popular short, is a mesmerizing documentary blend of fact and whimsy. Sponsored by the Torrington Area Model Railroaders.

Build a Tool Box:
Come and build a toolbox with your child in these free workshops at 10:00am ,  noon , and 2:00pm. All tools and materials provided .  For kids ages 8 and up ; accompanied by and adult. Call in to sign up: 860-824-5443x246 ask for Robert Twing.
Sponsored by C.A. Lindells  and Lost Art Workshops.

Craft Fair on the Green
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Craft fair located at the corner of Routes 7 & 44 sponsored by Canaan Chamber of Commerce.

Q103 Live Broadcast
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Lawrence Field.  Q103 will be broadcasting live.

Food Court at Lawrence Field
Canaan Fire Co. –  Back with their great assortment of food  and fried dough & Drinks.
NCES PTO – Snapple and snow cones.
Northwest Detachment Marine Corps League- Scholarship fund  corn on cob , chili, chili dogs, and beverages.

Open Mike at Lawrence Field
Noon – 4:00 p.m.  Under the Pavillion. All types of music welcome.  Drummer bring snare and sticks. All others bring guitar, amps, etc. No more than 3 songs. Sign up at Old School Deli by July 5th..

McDonald’s Fireworks Car Cruise
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Display of classic, antique, muscle, street rods, and any collectible cars.
A $5 donation: includes parking, dash plaques and 25 trophies. There will be 60-70’s music. Sponsored by Olde Yankee Street Rods.  .

Boy Scout Glow Ring Sale
6:00 p.m. – Dusk.  Boy Scout Troop 22 will be selling glow rings at Lawrence Field.

Poetry Is Music® #14 A Celebration of Life!!!
A free outdoor Family Event,
Hosted by The Collin’s Diner,  A National Historic Landmark.

Evolution Ink presents an Ameen-Storm Production
Featuring: The Multi-Grammy Nominated and Multi-NAMMY Award-winning Native American Flutist Joseph FireCrow, The Award-winning The Steve Dunn Band,  The Mesmerizing Belly Dancer Katie, DJ Hector Umana and The Award-winning Poet Ameen-Storm Abo-Hamzy

Sound Design by Brian Infantino’s OceanSound, Set Design by Joann Moran’s republic Art, Food by Aida, With the support of The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism

Firemen Passing Boot Around

Fireworks
At Dusk.  Thanks to your generous donations for the 2008 Canaan Railroad Days, the Canaan Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of North Canaan is able to present the most spectacular and best ever fireworks.

Guess How Many?
Guess  how many batteries in the jar, closest guess wins a Prize.  Come to Mahaiwe Jewelers during normal business hours (9-5)  7/10 – 7/18 to enter.

Coloring Contest / Raffle
Coloring   contest : Stop by during regular business hours and pick up a coloring sheet.  Every entry receives a goodie bag. Prizes to be awarded for the best in age group: 3-4yrs, 5-7 yrs, 8-10 yrs.  Winners need not be present. Sponsored   by People’s United Bank, 7/10 – 7/19.
Raffle:  Stop by during regular business hours to enter to win a $50 Stop & Shop Gift Card. Winner need not be present. Drawing on Sunday July 19th.

Railroad Trivia Question Of The Day
Stop in at the Maine Caboose Café daily and answer a railroad trivia question. At closing of each day we will randomly select an entry until a correct answer is found. Winner will receive a free small ice cream or small coffee and muffin. All entries with the correct answer will be put into a drawing on July 18th to win a pie of their choice.