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Gaelic Club Hosts Day Of All Things Irish In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Gaelic-American Club Language Group in Fairfield will host Lá Gaeilge (Irish Language Day) Saturday, Oct. 1. Lá Gaeilge is a fun-filled day of Irish language and culture where language students at all levels meet to improve their skills, according to a release from the Gaelic-American Club Language Group. Participants have a wide range of language proficiency, from people who have never heard or spoken Irish before up to people who learned Irish growing up as a child as their first language (native speakers), the release said. The cost is $50 ($25 for student…

by Ken Davis

09/29/2016

Events

Darien Steps Off For JR Forever Memorial Walk To Benefit Nonprofits DARIEN, Conn. -- The Ninth Annual JR Forever Memorial Walk/5K Run will be Sunday at Pear Tree Point Beach in Darien.The Walk and 5K Run was created in memory of J.R. Schoen, who would have would have been a senior at Darien High School this year, but a brain tumor claimed his life in July 2008. The 5K run and 1.5-mile walk will take the scenic route around Pear Tree Point. The 5K/Walk will begin at 2 p.m., rain or shine, with registration starting at 1:15 pm at Pear Tree Point Beach. All are welcome to this event. Registration forms are available at http://jrschoenmemorial.org/ and shoul…

by Ken Davis

09/28/2016

Schools

Oktoberfest Aids Ridgewood Education Foundation RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Education Foundation will host an Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus.The event will feature live music from Ridgewood Dad's Night Band. There will also be German food and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will benefit the foundation. The foundation invites the Ridgewood community to attend or donate or sponsor the event. For information on tickets and donating, visit www.foundationoktoberfest.com. The Ridgewood Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising private funds to sup…

by Ken Davis

09/28/2016

Neighbors

Carve, Decorate a Halloween Pumpkin With Wilton Kiwanis WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Kiwanis Club and the Wilton Historical Society will host a Halloween event in the 1860 Abbott Barn at the Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Wednesday, Oct. 19.Guests are invited to join Kiwanis volunteers and museum educator Lola Chen for a fun Halloween Pumpkin carving and decorating session for children and adults. Pumpkins will be available for purchase onsite from the Kiwanis Club, or participants can bring their own pumpkin. The Wilton Historical Society will supply carving tools, craft materials, cider and cookies. Suggested ages for the event…

by Ken Davis

09/28/2016

Events

Pure Prairie League Performs at The Palace Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Legendary country rock band Pure Prairie League will perform at The Palace Danbury on Saturday, Nov. 12.Pure Prairie League is credited with bringing the "country rock" genre to a national audience in the 1970s, according to a release from The Palace Danbury. With hits like "Amie," "Let Me Love You Tonight," and "Two Lane Highway" the band's music is known for sweet harmonies, clever lyrics, red-hot lead guitar and rip-roaring pedal steel, the release said. All tickets are $40. Click here to purchase tickets online. For additional …

by Ken Davis

09/28/2016

Neighbors

Shelton Dog To Star On Billboard After Winning Photo Contest SHELTON, Conn. -- Maya, a 6-month-old Samoyed who recently won the Canine Company's #CanineProtected photo contest, will be featured on a promotional billboard for the company in October.Shelton resident Beverly Lauren entered her dog Maya in the contest, which invited pet owners to submit a photo showing how their Invisible Fence system keeps their dog safe and happy. Her contest entry showed Maya relaxing poolside in their backyard. "There were more than 100 entries, but the judges fell in love with Maya as soon as they saw her photo,” said Renee Coughlin of Canine Company. “It perfe…

by Ken Davis

09/27/2016

Neighbors

Find The Perfect Caregiver For Your Little One At Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Public Library will host a Preschool and Child Care Fair on Thursday evening in the Main Library. This open house is for parents looking for the right Fairfield-based preschool or child care provider for their children. It will provide a great opportunity for parents to get acquainted with different schools and centers at one time. Guests will be able to meet local, state-licensed providers and talk with them about their programs. Some of the participating providers will include Bright Beginnings Child Care Center, Bright Futures Child Care Learning Cente…

by Ken Davis

09/27/2016

Events

Daphne Oz Of 'The Chew' Heads To Darien Library For Cookbook Event DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library will host a discussion with New York Times best-selling author Daphne Oz in the library's Community Room on Thursday, Sept. 29.Oz, an Emmy Award-winning co-host of ABC’s "The Chew," will be interviewed by Dan and Kristien Del Ferraro of OmNomCT. She will discuss her her new book, "The Happy Cook: 125 Recipes for Eating Every Day Like It's the Weekend." "Happy Cook" provides the reader with the confidence to prepare easy, quick, healthy and most importantly delicious meals for the whole family, according to a release from the …

by Ken Davis

09/27/2016

Neighbors

Habitat For Humanity Hosts Bridgeport Run, Work Boot Challenge BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County will host its 19th Annual 5K Run for Home and Work Boot Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Seaside Park in Bridgeport.The fast and flat USATF-certified course makes this 5K Run the perfect opportunity for serious runners to set qualifying personal records, according to a release from Habitat CFC. Walkers are welcome and will enjoy views of the Long Island Sound, the release said. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. Stretching with Fitness Company will be from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. The 5K race will start at 9 a.m. The kids' rela…

by Ken Davis

09/27/2016

Events

Avon Theatre In Stamford Offers Two Special Screenings STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Avon Theatre in Stamford has scheduled two special screenings for this month and October.Avon and the India Cultural Center of Greenwich will present satirical road comedy "Finding Fanny" (2014) Wednesday. Set in Goa, the film is about five dysfunctional friends who set off on a road trip in search of an old postman's childhood love. The film's running time is 101 minutes. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Tejaswini Ganti, an associate professor of anthropology and core faculty in the Program in Culture & Media at New York University…

by Ken Davis

09/26/2016

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