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Greater Bridgeport Symphony Heads To The Movies For Next Concert BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Greater Bridgeport Symphony will take the audience on a musical tour of Hollywood with “GBS Goes to the Movies" on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport.Ted Sperling, who is currently conducting both "Fiddler On The Roof"on Broadway, and rehearsing the national tour of "The King And I," which he conducted at Lincoln Center Theater, will be the guest conductor for this special event. The first half of the program will present “the real music” from which many movie scores were taken, such as Beethoven’s 7th Symphon…

by Ken Davis

11/03/2016

Events

Author of 'Mameleh Knows Best' Speaks In Georgetown GEORGETOWN, Conn. -- Author and Table magazine columnist Marjorie Ingall will discuss her new book, "Mamaleh Knows Best: What Jewish Mothers Do to Raise Successful, Creative, Empathetic, Independent Children," on Sunday at Temple B'nai Chaim in Georgetown.In her book, Ingall smashes the stereotype of the hectoring, guilt-inducing, clingy Jewish mother, according to a press release from Temple B'nai Chaim. Blending personal anecdotes, humor, historical texts and scientific research, Ingall shares her secrets for raising self-sufficient, ethical, and accomplished children. Add…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2016

Events

Luke’s Toy Factory in Danbury Runs Free Toy Lottery On Fridays DANBURY, Conn. -- Luke's Toy Factory in Danbury is giving away one free toy truck every Friday until Thanksgiving as part of its Free Toy Friday giveaway contest. Luke's Toy Factory is taking entries for the free drawing until Friday, Nov. 18, the last day of the contest. Families only need to submit their name once for the entire duration of the free drawings (one entry per family, please). Entrants can live anywhere in the U.S. The winner's name will be posted on Luke's Toy Factory's Facebook page each week A total of nine Luke's Toy Factory EcoTrucks will be awarded. Each truck has a …

by Ken Davis

11/02/2016

Schools

Shelton Gets $2.4M Grant To Help English Language Learners SHELTON, Conn. -- A $2.4 million grant will fund a collaborative effort for five years to provide greater opportunities and help for Shelton students who are English Language Learners.UCLA Center X is partnering with the Shelton Public Schools to launch an Exc-EL Leadership Academy site in Shelton, announced UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Science. “Helping all students to succeed is central to our mission," said Chris Clouet, Shelton superintendent of schools. "We know our EL students are like all young people — full of hope, dreams, and potential. This proje…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Museum Renovates Cottage, Thanks To Rotary Funds FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Museum will renovate its 1888 Victorian Cottage thanks to a grant for $75,000 awarded from the Fairfield Rotary Foundation. A check was presented to the museum's executive director, Michael Jehle, during a ceremony at Brooklawn Country Club on Sept. 26. “Fairfield Museum is tremendously grateful for this historic contribution from the Fairfield Rotary Foundation that will allow us to complete new children’s exhibits in the historic Victorian Cottage,” said Jehle. “Given to commemorate the town of Fairfield’s 375th anniversary, and the Fairfield Rotary Club…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2016

Sports

St. Luke's In Darien Plans 5K Run To Benefit Service Project In Cuba DARIEN, Conn. -- St. Luke's Parish in Darien will host a a 5K Run/Walk benefit on Sunday.The run was organized to raise money for service projects the church is funding in Cuba in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba. As the U.S. embargo on Cuba begins to lift, St. Luke’s has taken an active role by helping to rebuild schools, churches and those programs that support education and development programs, many of which were driven underground after the revolution, according to a release from St. Luke's. Specific efforts include water purification projects in remote villages, rebuild…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Officers Honored For Saving Boater From The Sound NORWALK, Conn. -- Marine Unit Sgt. Peter LaPak and Marine Unit Officer Richard Delallo recently were honored by the Norwalk Police Department as its September 2016 Officers of the Month.LaPak and Delallo were recognized for their lifesaving actions on Sept. 10. While on patrol in Norwalk Harbor, they spotted a man struggling to stay afloat. It was later discovered that the man had been knocked off his boat, sustaining a head injury. Delallo entered the water, and with the assistance of a passing boater, swam the man to the police boat, saving the man's life. Also honored as September 201…

by Ken Davis

11/01/2016

Events

Hikers Take Creepy Monroe Historical Fall Foliage Cemetery Tour MONROE, Conn. -- David Solek, Monroe’s park ranger and tree warden, led a group of hikers through a section of the Paugussett Trail in the East Village District on Saturday, Oct. 29, during the Monroe Historical Fall Foliage Creepy Cemetery Tour for Families.The outing covered three other locations on foot and by bus — the East Village Meeting House (est. 1811), the ruin of the Foster Cargill's Hoopskirt Factory and historic graves in the East Village Cemetery. The Monroe Historical Society sponsored the free tour in collaboration with the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department, Monroe Land…

by Ken Davis

10/31/2016

Neighbors

Bruce Museum In Greenwich Invites Kids To Don Pajamas, Attend Fundraiser GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will host its fourth annual Night at the Museum Family Benefit on Friday.Children are invited in their best pajamas for a night filled with arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, pizza and dessert. Parents will be able to indulge in passed appetizers and an open wine and beer bar, and are welcome to participate in a silent auction with many unique items. Local businesses partnering with the museum for the family benefit include Meli Melo, Planet Pizza, The Granola Bar, Little Pub and Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors. "Night at the Museum i…

by Ken Davis

10/31/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Rotary Golf Tournament Raises Thousands To Help Community FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Rotary Foundation raised thousands of community funds at its 29th annual golf tournament, held at the Brooklawn Country Club.The funds were raised through registrations, sponsors and activities, and a live auction conducted at the 19th hole. All proceeds from the tournament held last month will go toward grants and scholarships that Fairfield Rotary awards annually to families in Fairfield and surrounding communities, along with other community-service activities. The Fairfield Rotary Club said it looks forward to partnering again with members and sponso…

by Ken Davis

10/31/2016

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