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Five Things to Know About New Canaan: June 14

Ideas for Dad and more fun events.

  1. Have no idea what to get the Father in your life this Sunday? "Caffeine and Carburetors" sound like his style more than a tie? Well then rise and shine early and get to by 8 a.m. and meet up with other automotive enthusiasts who "enjoy cars, trucks and motorcycles and share them with like-minded gear heads, friends and family in and around Connecticut and New York."
  2. Afterwards you can cruise over to the Darien Collectors Car Show in Tilley Pond Park. There will be "more than 120 interesting sports, classic and modern high performance cars expected." Food, refreshments and entertainment for all.
  3. Need a ladies night before the Father's Day festivities? Then stop by the tomorrow night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for with celebrity gardener Kent Russell, who will teach you how to "focus on creating eye-catching drama in any garden setting! In addition to the abundant plant material, Russell will share stories about his recent gardening adventures." Cocktails, hors d'oeuvers, door prizes and auction items will be on hand to complete the night.
  4. It is SoNo Restaurant Week! Participating restaurants are  said to be , , , , , , , , , Red Lulu, , , and . Don't miss out on this delicious event the final night is Friday, June 17.
  5. July is just around the corner so beat the rush and buy your Family 4th Passes on-line. Fun, food, refreshments, ice cream, music, a bounce house, a magician and new this year hamburgers, hot dogs, wraps, salads and more will be available from .

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