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Danbury Dance Troupe Performs At Festival of Trees For Anne's Place DANBURY, Conn. -- The Connecticut Tiare Troupe of Danbury performed at the Festival of Trees, an annual fundraising event at the Matrix Ballroom Conference Center that benefits Anne's Place, a cancer support organization. The Connecticut Tiare Polynesian Dance Troupe and the Keiki Polynesian Dance Troupe are made up multigenerational dancers from age 4 to adults. The group has been performing throughout the community in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and fundraising events for Danbury and the surrounding areas. Chona Imma Trinidad is the founder and dance instructor of the Conne…

by Ken Davis

12/03/2016

Lifestyle

Leave The Driving To The Valets In Downtown Westport This Christmas Season WESTPORT, Conn. — Holiday shoppers in downtown Westport will be able to get their shopping done in style this season thanks to a new service. The Westport Board of Selectmen approved the use of Main Street for a Downtown Merchants’ Association-sponsored valet service this month. Through Saturday, Dec. 24, consumers arriving in the downtown area, on specified dates, will have the option of having their vehicles parked via the fully insured professional valet service, Valet Park of America. First Selectman Jim Marpe said, “I am excited that shoppers will have the opportunity to have thei…

by Ken Davis

12/02/2016

Neighbors

Westport Police Play Santa This Holiday Season WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department Union Local 2080 and Police Benevolent Association will host its annual Holiday Toy Drive this month. The drive provides toys for underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and beyond. It has been extremely successful in the past, allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none, according to a release from the Westport Police Department. Organizers ask community members for their continued support and generosity to help make this year’s drive as successful as in the past. By doing so, the…

by Ken Davis

12/02/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Firefigthers' Food Drive Benefits Salvation Army Program DANBURY, Conn. -- The City of Danbury Firefighter's Union Local 801 is hosting its annual food drive to benefit the Salvation Army's holiday basket and food pantry. Canned and non-perishable food can be dropped off at the following Danbury Fire Department career stations: Headquarters - 19 New St. Engine 23 - 208 Osborne St. Engine 24 - 36 Eagle Road (Commerce Park) Engine 25 - 171 South King St. Engine 26 - 75 Kenosia Ave. Ext. Fire Marshal's Office - 1st floor, City Hall Food drop-offs can also be made at Sikorsky Federal Credit Union at 345 Main St.. Donations will be accepted until Frid…

by Ken Davis

12/02/2016

Police & Fire

2 Injured After Chase Of Stolen Car Ends In Crash In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — An off-duty police officer's pursuit of a stolen car Thursday morning ended in a crash that left two people with serious injuries, according to the Danbury Police Department. At about 10:35 a.m., a Danbury Police Officer working an extra-duty job in the area of Main Street and Center Street saw a vehicle that he knew to be stolen, police said. The officer approached the vehicle, at which point the driver took off, police said. The officer followed the car in his own personal vehicle and called it into dispatch, according to police. The stolen vehicle traveled south on Mou…

by Ken Davis

12/01/2016

Events

Artisans’ Holiday Boutique Dishes Up Unique Items In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Looking for an unique holiday gift? Enjoy items that are handcrafted? The annual New Canaan Artisans’ Holiday Boutique is for you. It will be held Friday in Morrill Hall at St. Mark's Church in New Canaan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Preview Party is scheduled at the same location on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. with refreshments and "first choice" shopping. The New Canaan Artisans are known for their charming traditional and creative contemporary handcrafts. This year's decorative and fashionable selections will include knitted ponchos and wraps, infant and c…

by Ken Davis

12/01/2016

Neighbors

STAR In Norwalk Honors Mayor Along With Businesses, Volunteers, Families NORWALK, Conn. -- STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way in Norwalk recently hosted its 64th Annual Meeting and Recognition Awards to elect new and returning board members and recognize the outstanding achievements of community partners, supporters, staff and clients from the previous year. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff and State Rep. Gail Lavielle attended the event and spoke during the program. STAR’s Rubberband performed. Those nominated and voted to the STAR board of directors were Barry Bosworth and Alison Jacobson of Wilton, Kate Bagnati of Norwalk, John Da…

by Ken Davis

11/30/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Find 61 Violations In 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign NORWALK, Conn. --The Norwalk Police Department's participation in the national "Click It or Ticket" seat-belt enforcement campaign on Nov. 21, 22 and 26, yielded numerous violations, according to the department. The following are the stats for the entire enforcement period: 29 seat-belt violations Two suspended license summonses One uninsured vehicle summons One reckless operation summons 16 handheld cell phone violations 12 other moving violations

by Ken Davis

11/30/2016

Events

How Much Do You Know About Sharks? Expert Tells All In Greenwich Talk GREENWICH, Conn. -- Kaitlin Gallagher, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Connecticut will give a talk on “Sharks and their Parasites" Sunday at the Innis Arden Cottage in Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Shark activities for all ages will be available from 1:30 to 4 p.m. At 2 p.m., Gallagher will discuss sharks and how they function as a host organism. Her research on sharks will reveal how parasites connect sharks to other species, and what studying their tapeworms can tell us about sharks’ diet, location, pollution levels and more. The program is free to all, and no reserva…

by Ken Davis

11/30/2016

Events

Experience 1940s Culture At Bridgeport Museum Of Art's Film Exhibit BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Many art lovers and film buffs turned out recently for the opening reception of "Rendezvous In Black," a new exhibit at the Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport. Approximately 100 people, including artists, arts and culture enthusiasts, film aficionados and members of the community came on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, to immerse themselves in a film noir experience, complete with Cindy Sherman photographs, Ann Chernow lithographs and a noir movie viewing. Film noir expert Richard Edwards presented the exhibition and shared the history of the 1940s film genre; …

by Ken Davis

11/29/2016

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