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Weston Church's 'Festival Of Music' Includes Classical Works, Holiday Tunes WESTON, Conn. -- Weston’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host its “Festival of Music” event on Sunday.The program will incorporate two 30-minute presentations: An enchanting classical repertoire from The Fontenay Chamber Players septet, followed by an exciting preview of the musical, "A Broadway Holiday Show," from The New Paradigm Theatre Company. The community at large is invited to attend. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person. Light refreshments will be available at the event. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Council of Churc…

by Ken Davis

11/11/2016

Events

Young Adult Author From Redding Giving Talk At Byrd's Books In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- Young adult author Brian Meehl of Redding will discuss his latest novel, "Blowback '07," at Byrd's Books in Bethel on Saturday. The event is free and open to people of all ages. "Blowback '07" is a novel for young people in grades 7 to 12. It's about clashing teenage twins Arky and Iris, who have one thing in common: an ancient musical instrument left to them by their mother. When Iris plays the strangely curved woodwind, the trouble begins; Arky’s friend, Matt, the school’s star quarterback disappears. Transported to 1907 and the Carlisle Indian Sch…

by Ken Davis

11/11/2016

Lifestyle

Wtnh Anchor Brings Katharine Hepburn Book To Shelton Bookstore SHELTON, Conn. -- Emmy-nominated news anchor Ann Nyberg will appear at Written Words Bookstore in Shelton on Saturday to discuss her new book "Remembering Katharine Hepburn." The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a book signing. In her new book, Nyberg delves into the long, extraordinary life of the screen legend through personal remembrances from people whose lives she influenced – even in the tiniest way, according to a release from Written Words Bookstore. From tales from her beloved Fenwick in Connecticut to her time as an actress, endearing memorie…

by Ken Davis

11/11/2016

Events

Monroe, Easton Pay Tribute To Veterans In Ceremony Friday MONROE, Conn. -- American Legion posts from Monroe and Easton will salute veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony Friday on the Stepney Green in Monroe. Victor Yanosy, commander of the Sippin-Winspur Post 176 in Monroe, will officiate the ceremony. Donald Rodgerson is commander of the Charles L. Ruman Post 160 in Easton. The speakers will include Adam Dunsby, first selectman of Easton, and Steve Vavrek, first selectman of Monroe. The presentation of wreaths will be made by a contingent of the Canadian armed forces, the Monroe American Legion Post 176 and the Monroe Lions Club. The public…

by Ken Davis

11/10/2016

Business

Veterans Can Get Free Car Wash Friday at Fred's Car Wash In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Fred’s Car Wash in Norwalk, along with more than 3,300 other car wash locations across the nation, will provide free car washes Friday to veterans and current military service personnel, under the Grace For Vets FREE Wash Program. Grace For Vets was founded in 2004 by Mike Mountz, former owner of Cloister Wash & Lube in Ephrata, Pa. Mountz, a Vietnam War veteran, vowed to find a way to honor veterans when he served and saw firsthand amputees and the seriously wounded at the Veterans Hospital in Valley Forge, Penn. Several years after opening his first car wash, he st…

by Ken Davis

11/10/2016

Schools

New Canaan High 'Wizard of Oz' Promote Show In Appearance at School Fair NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The cast members for the New Canaan High School Theatre's production of "The Wizard of Oz" made an appearance at the East School Fall Fair on last month. The group will put on performances of "The Wizard of Oz" on Friday, 7 p.m., and Saturday, at 2 and 7 p.m. All performances will be held at the New Canaan High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 and $18 and may be purchased online at www.newcanaanhighschooltheatre.com. The New Canaan High School Auditorium is at 11 Farm Road, New Canaan.

by Ken Davis

11/10/2016

Events

Tibetan Buddhist Monks Teach Peace, Unity At Redding Library Program REDDING, Conn. -- The Hermes Art Series will present World Peace Mandala at the Mark Twain Library in Redding from Nov. 9 -13.During this five-day special event, Tibetan Buddhist monks will create a World Peace Mandala, an age-old ritual sand art form that reflects one of the most profound tenets in Buddhism — impermanence, according to a release from the Mark Twain Library. The mandala is being created to raise awareness and funds for the Sera Mahayana Monastic University, one of the greatest seats of learning in Tibetan Buddhism. "We are thrilled to be hosting such a unique event at …

by Ken Davis

11/10/2016

Events

Volunteer Trail Maintenance Day Scheduled In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Volunteer Trail Maintenance Day will be held Saturday at Topstone Preserve in Ridgefield, from 9 a.m. - noon. Volunteers are needed to help the Norwalk River Watershed Association and the Woodcock Nature Center clear and rebuild a beautiful trail that follows the Norwalk River and is part of the future Norwalk River Valley Trail system, which will ultimately extend from Danbury to Calf Pasture Beach. The morning will begin with an introduction to trail building and maintenance as well as an overview of the invasive plants that will be cut back. Volunteers should br…

by Ken Davis

11/09/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Cultural Alliance Hosts Art 'Space Summit' in Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will host "Creative Spaces for the Creative Economy," a one-day "Space Summit," on Saturday at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wes Haynes, project director for Making Places at the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, will be the keynote speaker. The summit is being held in response to calls for action by the cultural community of Fairfield County to bring unused space -- or underused space -- from throughout the region into more productive use for artists, cultural…

by Ken Davis

11/09/2016

Lifestyle

Toddlers Can Explore At Bruce Museum's New Program In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich recently launched an hour-long program for toddlers, ages 10 months to 2 years old and their caregivers, called “Bruce Beginnings, Jr." The program provides hands-on play and exploration in the museum's galleries on the second Thursday of each month from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. The program is free with museum admission and no advance registration is required. “Activities are inspired by and take place among the art or science displays, making it a great opportunity to foster visual learning and development of your little one,” said Laura St…

by Ken Davis

11/09/2016

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