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Tree Festival Opens At Ridgefield's Lounsbury House This Week
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. –The 18th biennial Tree Festival opens at Lounsbury House in Ridgefield with a champagne preview party on Thursday, Nov. 16, before opening to the public on Nov. 17. The festival benefits the preservation and operation of historic Lounsbury House and features the Holiday Boutique, a carefully curated selection of unique gifts and holiday décor. The Lounsbury House Women’s Committee invited seasoned professional and talented amateur designers from Fairfield County, Westchester County, and beyond to decorate trees. Each designer was provided with a tree ranging from four to…
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Save The Date: Stratford Plans Holiday Lighting Festival
STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford will light up the night later this month at the annual Holiday Lighting Festival. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 27 with seasonal tunes from students at Johnson Academy and the Stratford High School Select Choir at Town Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via fire truck around 6 pm. when city leaders switch on the twinkling holiday display. There will be arts and crafts for children and a chance for them to whisper their wishes to jolly ‘ole St. Nick. Photos with the Christmas couple, free gifts for kids and cocoa and doughnuts will also be availab…
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Local Historians Explore Mark Twain's Connections To Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. -- How is Mark Twain connected to Norwalk? Join Norwalk historians Madeleine and Ed Eckert to discover the connection during a lively lecture at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. “Norwalk & Mark Twain: Being Some Interesting Connections Between the City of Norwalk & Mark Twain” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. We all know Twain lived in Hartford and Redding, but how is one of America’s most famous literary figures connected to Norwalk? In this lecture, the Eckerts will uncover interesting historic and artistic …
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Two Trumbull Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence honored four Fairfield County men for their commitment, leadership and ongoing support for victims. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice (CFJ) nominated the quartet, who were recognized at the 7th annual First 100 Plus Breakfast held recently in Hartford. The Fairfield County honorees were Trumbull residents Anthony Iannini and Matthew Reale, both members of the CFJ’s Board of Directors; Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil; and Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez. Debra Greenwood, CFJ’s president & CE…
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Bethel's Ability Beyond Honors Mental Health Advocates At Autumn Breakfast
BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel-based Ability Beyond will host its Autumn Breakfast honoring community members who are making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The annual event benefiting the mental health services of the nonprofit organization will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Ethan Allen Hotel at 21 Lake Ave. Ext., in Danbury. Funds raised assist men and women living with mental illnesses by helping them find a job and their own home to become part of the community. All proceeds go directly to Ability Beyond programs. This fu…
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From High School To Real World: Trumbull Program Tackles Autism Issues
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Transitioning from high school to college or a job can be a daunting experience for anyone. For someone with autism, the change can be even more overwhelming. Enter Transition Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (TOPS), a first-of-its-kind preparedness program created through a partnership with The Kennedy Center and Fairfield University. Begun this fall, TOPS addresses a multitude of social challenges, independent living skills and self-advocacy for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS). The pilot program is led by the Trumbull-based center and interns an…
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Norwalk River Valley Trail Prepares To Make Push For The 'Redding Mile'
REDDING, Conn. — The team that is working to complete the Norwalk River Valley Trail is readying its push for the Redding Mile — that town’s first leg of the trail. Stuart Green and David Pattee, the Redding leaders of the NRVT, led a hike on Oct. 28 on the Wilton Loop, a showcase trail for the NRVT. First Selectman Julia Pemberton and a dozen Redding residents joined the hike. “It’s great to see the growing enthusiasm for the Redding Mile, the first leg of the NRVT in our town," Green said. "We want Redding to become the first equestrian section of the NRVT.” The Redding Mile,…
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Veterans Day Salute From One Navy Seal To Another At Maritime Aquarium
NORWALK, Conn. – Retired Navy Capt. Peter Wikul, a longtime and decorated Navy SEAL, got a kiss from Rasal the harbor seal for Veterans Day during a seal-training demonstration at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on Saturday. Wikul, a resident Ridgefield, participated in each seal-training demonstration Saturday as part of the aquarium’s Veterans Day Weekend. He assisted aquarists Azzara Oston and Sarah Penfold in the shows for aquarium visitors. Wikul retired in 2009 after a 39-year Navy career with the honorific title of “Bullfrog 13” as the longest-serving active-duty SEAL. His roles …
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Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sometimes, the hardest times bring about the greatest achievements. So it was for Christina Connors who used her years of struggling to make it as a New York City singer/actress into a new album. Now a Greenwich massage therapist who continues to perform on the side, Connors has just released "Dream Bigger: Songs of Hope, Healing, and Inspiration." The album was recorded at Factory Underground in Norwalk and features the music of Composer David Friedman, himself a Norwalk resident. Friedman's work is well-known; he's written songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilo…
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92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake
SHELTON, Conn. -- Paul Hurd, a 92-year old U.S. Army veteran, has always loved flying. During the war, he spent time in Italy, flying in helicopters and even jumping out of them. Now a resident of Crosby Commons Assisted Living in Shelton, Hurd often takes advantage of the different trips offered by the community. When visiting the Sikorsky Helicopter Museum, he took an interest in aviation and showed delight touching the controls of a grounded copter. Kelly Coppola, recreation director of Crosby Commons, began to think how she could incorporate Hurd's love of flying into a Journey of Drea…
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Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — You might think that the co-CEO of a comic book publisher is an unusual choice to be the speaker at a benefit for the Bridgeport Public Education Fund. But Nancy Silberkleit has an unusual background — she worked as art teacher for 25 years before taking the leadership role in Archie Comics. And she believes that the comic book as a graphic novel is a valuable tool for developing literacy among first time readers and instilling a love of reading for everyone. But if you want to hear from Silberkleit, you need to act quick: Friday, Nov. 10, is the last day to register f…
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Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours
RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. — In honor of Veterans Day, Weir Farm National Historic Site will be offering special tours and a gift to all military veterans who visit the park on Saturday, Nov. 11. The park will be open from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Although the buildings would nornally closed for the season, Weir Farm will be opening up the Visitor Center, Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio to visiting veterans and their families on Saturday. The Weir Farm staff thanks all veterans for their service. Weir Farm National Historic Site is located at 735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton. A National …
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