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Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown
Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. – The fifth annual 5k race to honor the memories of victims of the Sandy Hook shootings and support those impacted by the tragic events will be held on April 1. The race will take place on Saturday, April 1, on the campus of Fairfield Hills in Newtown beginning at 9 a.m. with staggered fun runs for kids. The 5k starts at 9:45 a.m. Online registration will open on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. on the official race website, www.5krunforshf.org. The Sandy Hook 5K has increased to 2,500 runners, the largest since the race moved back to Newtown. There will be no lottery for participat…

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by Tom Renner
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Kids Can Plant Seeds In Wilton In Honor Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Kids Can Plant Seeds In Wilton In Honor Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Kids Can Plant Seeds In Wilton In Honor Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Historical Society is hosting a children's workshop to honor the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. "Seeds of Diversity" will be held at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Museum educator Lola Chen will talk about King’s ideals as the children plant seeds of different shapes, sizes, and colors, which will soon sprout side by side. The kids will be taking home their planters and watching the seeds grow. Once the plants are large enough, they can be transplanted into a pot and later to the garden.  The workshop Incl…

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by Tom Renner
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Wilton Historical Society Reaches Out In Friendship To Honor MLK Day Wilton Historical Society Reaches Out In Friendship To Honor MLK Day
Wilton Historical Society Reaches Out In Friendship To Honor MLK Day WILTON, Conn. -- The Great Trains Holiday Exhibit at the Wilton Historical Historical Society will come to the end of the line on Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The show will be open from noon to 4 p.m. It will include a free "Hands of Friendship" drop-in workshop from 1 to 3 p.m.  The workshop demonstrates that people of all colors are part of one family, organizers said. They will be creating outstretched hands, representing diversity in the world. Visitors can enjoy cake as the Society bids farewell to the train show. Admission to Great Trains Holiday Exhibit is …

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by Tom Renner
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Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore
Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore BETHEL, Conn. -- A bereavement expert will talk about end-of-life care Thursday, Jan. 12 at Byrd's Books in Bethel The Conversation Project with Beryl Knudsen, a facilitator of a bereavement support group at Danbury Hospital, will lead this discussion. The project is dedicated to helping people talk about their end-of-life care. The idea to host this discussion arose from a recent book discussion on "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande at the store, said the announcement. This event is open to all and is free. In addition, participants will receive a free "Conversation Project s…

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by Donna Christopher
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Weston's World War II Exhibit Features Film, West Point Lecturers Weston's World War II Exhibit Features Film, West Point Lecturers
Weston's World War II Exhibit Features Film, West Point Lecturers WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Historical Society continues its film and lectures as part of their current exhibit: Memories of World War II – Celebrating Weston’s Contributions to World War II. The film, "The Battle of Great Britain," will be shown on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road. Directed by Guy Hamilton, the film depicts the Battle of Britain, when in the summer and autumn of 1940 the British Royal Air Force defeated the German Luftwaffe, and so ended Hitler’s plan to invade England.  The Battle of Britain features some spectacular…

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by Tom Renner
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Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition
Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition WILTON, Conn. — Animals, portraits, Impressionistic paintings and photography are featured in a  winter exhibition of six local artists at the Wilton Library. There are 60 works in a diverse range of subjects, styles, and media, by Janel Cassara, Art Gerstein, Susan Kurnit, Lenore Sillery, Russell Sillery and Cindy Sinor. The exhibit runs through Friday, Jan. 27. The featured artists are: Janel Cassara grew up on a farm in Minnesota, where she first enjoyed drawing and art and even created commissioned landscape paintings in high school. Her degree is in Apparel Design/Patternmaking and sh…

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by Donna Christopher
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Historian To Give Talk On Why The Industrial Revolution Missed Newtown Historian To Give Talk On Why The Industrial Revolution Missed Newtown
Historian To Give Talk On Why The Industrial Revolution Missed Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Newtown Historical Society, in conjunction with Booth Library, will present Town Historian Dan Cruson in a program that will explain why Newtown remained rural rather than urban. The event will be held on Monday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the community room of the Booth Library. Newtown remained a rural farming town during the Industrial Revolution, while towns like Derby and Waterbury became manufacturing centers. The colonial residents of Newtown earned their living by subsistence farming, producing almost everything they needed. They also developed support industries …

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Several Events Help Start Redding's 250th Anniversary Celebration Several Events Help Start Redding's 250th Anniversary Celebration
Several Events Help Start Redding's 250th Anniversary Celebration REDDING, Conn. -- A series of events are planned throughout the year as Redding celebrates its 250th anniversary. Redding Elementary and Middle School students will help kick off the celebration with The Great Kindness Challenge, performing more than 250 acts of kindness during January. The Mark Twain Library kicks off a documentary film series, "Redding Remembers ... 250 Years," on Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. Also in January, Redding will begin a fundraising campaign to restore a shade tree to the Town Green's tree lined border. In the early 1700s, Redding was home to an Indian village who…

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Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party
Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party WESTPORT, Conn.  -- Dennis the Train Man will be back onboard again this year for Westport/Weston’s 23rd annual First Night-New Year’s Eve Celebration. First Night will be on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with activities taking place from 3 to 10 p.m. at various venues throughout Westport. Anyone from any town is welcome to attend. According to Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the Board of First Night Westport/Weston, it's not just a children’s event. First Night also offers a wide variety of activities for adults as well. "It’s a one-night, upbeat community event," she said. "W…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk
Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A local comedian and "bubble-ologist" are among highlights when the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk stays open later New Year's Eve for family fun. Count down the year's final hours at the aquarium, open Saturday, Dec. 31 to 7 p.m. A juggler and other "bonus guests" are among the lineup. “New Year’s Eve can be a tough call for young families, with the parents wanting to do something special with their kids but not wanting to have them out until midnight,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth.  These  bonus New Year’s Eve offerings are from 3 to 7 p.m. a…

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Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night
Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night WESTPORT, Conn.  -- Dennis the Train Man will be back onboard again this year for Westport/Weston’s 23rd annual First Night-New Year’s Eve Celebration. First Night will be on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with activities taking place from 3 to 10 p.m. at various venues throughout Westport. Anyone from any town is welcome to attend. According to Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the Board of First Night Westport/Weston, it's not just a children’s event. First Night also offers a wide variety of activities for adults as well. "It’s a one-night, upbeat community event," she said. "W…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Redding Community Center Adds Free Open Gyms For School Vacation Week Redding Community Center Adds Free Open Gyms For School Vacation Week
Redding Community Center Adds Free Open Gyms For School Vacation Week REDDING, Conn. — The Redding Community Center will offer extra Free Youth and Family Open Gyms during the entire school vacation week. The hours will be noon to 4 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 31.  The Redding Community Center is located at 37 Lonetown Road. Call 203-938-2551 for more information. 

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