What’s Happening in Silvermine…

Open to Silvermine Area HS Seniors

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The Silvermine Community Association scholarship program for 2021 is now underway. Graduating seniors residing in Silvermine can download the application form above.

The deadline for applications is April 18, 2021.

Questions about the application process can be sent to silverminescholar@gmail.com. Please help your SCA to spread the word to graduating high school students living in Silvermine.

The Silvermine Community Association has been awarding scholarships to community residents for 55 years. More than 300 Silvermine area high-school seniors have been helped on their way to higher education through this unique neighborhood program.

In past years, the individual scholarship awards have ranged from $250 to $3,000. Each year, based on the number of applicants and their qualifications, the number of scholarship recipients varies.

THIS THURSDAY, please consider supporting the SCA during this 24-hour giving marathon (and our region’s biggest philanthropic event.

For 55 years, the SCA has been awarding scholarships to deserving college-bound seniors living in the Silvermine sections of Norwalk, New Canaan and Wilton. More than 300 high-school seniors have been helped through this unique neighborhood program.

And Fairfield County Giving Day is a great way to make a gift. Even $10 can help qualify us for special awards and prizes, some of which are large enough to fund another scholar this year!

But remember, you can only give on Thursday. Don’t worry we’ll send a reminder that morning: )

One of the oldest traditions in Silvermine is back, but with a twist. Santa will once again drive around Silvermine on his antique fire truck this Christmas Eve between 2-3pm.

Unfortunately, Santa will not be able to hand out presents this year. That wouldn’t be safe. Instead, he will be riding around Silvermine and waving to neighborhood families as he passes by. This VIP will even have a police escort!

This event is open to all. The driving tour starts at 2pm and finishes at 3pm on Christmas eve. Find a street corner to wait for Santa on the map below – or drive by the Silvermine Arts Center between 3-3:15pm where you can wave to him from your car.

This Silvermine Community Association celebration is one of the most popular events in our community and a longstanding Silvermine tradition.

This holiday season, please consider supporting your community by joining the Silvermine Community Association today! Membership is $40 and covers your entire family.

Your Membership dollars:

• Fund college scholarships for deserving students living in the Silvermine sections of New Canaan, Norwalk and Wilton. For 55 years, the Silvermine Community Association has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to talented, deserving high school seniors. Learn more here.

• Help underwrite costs for our popular community event.

• Help maintain and improve Silvermine’s historic character and natural beauty.

Every year for decades a cheerful, volunteer crew of Silvermine Community Association neighbors have decorated the historic signs, bridges and other parts of Silvermine for the holidays.

The idea is to bring community spirit and a festive touch to everyone, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Las Posadas, Chinese New Year, Festivus (for Seinfeld fans) or something else.

Beyond the holidays, the SCA undertakes various projects throughout the year to maintain the beauty and character of the area. An important part of that work includes the installation and maintenance of the historic signs around the community. Read more about that here.

Below are some photos of Silvermine this holiday season 2020.

You won’t want to miss the Silvermine Community Association’s annual shredding event. All our welcome!

When: Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 9am-noon
Where: Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan

This event is open to the general public. Come shred your unwanted papers and documents securely.

$35 for your first 3 boxes or bags
$10 each additional box or bag
Tapes and CDs are included.  There is an additional cost of $10 for HDs