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This week we talk to James Bakal, president of the Exchange Club of New Canaan. The volunteer organization's hugely popular Christmas Tree sale—benefitting the club's grant program in support of local nonprofits—is underway at Kiwanis Park.

This week, we talk to Katie Owsley of Planet New Canaan about the "Swap Shop," which is on track to open next Thursday (Nov. 17) at the Transfer Station.

This week, we talk to Katherine Laffoon, the newly hired children's collection coordinator at New Canaan Library.

This week, we talk to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bryan Luizzi about Renovate the Dome, a public-private partnership to renovate the planetarium at New Canaan High School. Discussed in recent years within the Board of Education and with the town, plans to not only refurbish but also reimagine "The Dome" at NCHS are well underway.

This week, we talk to Suzanne Adam, executive director of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, about domestic violence in New Canaan and the wider region that the nonprofit organization serves. The DVCC's "Harvest Fest" will take place Oct. 21 at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk.

This week, we talk to Terry Flanagan, the new director of music and fine arts at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. We hear from Terry about how he started playing the organ, how he entered his professional field and what a typical workweek is like in such a specialized and unique job. Also a reminder that First Presbyterian Church's "Cherub Choir" for pre-K through second-graders runs at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays—all kids are welcome.

This week, we talk to New Canaan Nature Center Executive Director Bill Flynn about its Community Garden. The Oenoke Ridge organization is hosting its popular Harvest Festival from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

This week, we talk to New Canaan residents Tina Kramer and Shawnee Knight, co-founders of Filling In The Blanks. Created in 2013, the nonprofit organization fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends.

This week, we talk to Paul Reinhardt, a town resident and founder of the New Canaan Parent Support Group. The organization's 6th Annual Addiction Awareness Vigil will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 in the "Pop Up Park" area at Elm Street and South Avenue.

This week, we talk to Melody Libonati, artistic director of Summer Theatre of New Canaan. The nonprofit organization opens its 19th season this week, featuring productions of Broadway Tony-winning revival "Once On This Island" and, for Theatre for a Young Audience, "The Wizard of Oz," both at the bandshell in Waveny Park.