The NCW kickoff event for the week long celebration with be a showing of  “The Martian”, starring Matt Damon. The film will be shown at Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden on Friday, October 19 at 7  pm in the Hamden Hall theater. The event is Free with an RSVP.  The showing is open to members and the public, but RSVP is required (call (203) 752-2616 to reserve your spot!).