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New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…
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Norwalk Land Trust To Buy White Barn Property & Preserve 15 Acres
NORWALK, Conn. — With an agreement in place for the Norwalk Land Trust to purchase the White Barn property in Norwalk, the 15.4-acre site will be preserved as open space forever, the NLT announced. “Given its unique biodiversity and benefit to the community it is critical for the community to help NLT save this this property,” said Seeley Hubbard of the Norwalk Land Trust. The property is located in the Cranbury neighborhood of Norwalk on the Westport border. Major donations from James and Deborah Fieber and William Fieber of $1 million are kick-starting the fundraising for the purchase…
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New Goodwill Offers Discount Deals, Dozens Of Jobs In Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Goodwill officially opened its new Fairfield store and drive-through donation station on Friday, passing out free gift cards and tote bags to lucky customers who stopped in for the festivities. While savvy shoppers snapped up deals, Vickie Volpano, president of Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, said the store will provide jobs, training and mentoring for about 30 new employees. “It all comes together around the mission of Goodwill,” she said. Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz were on hand for the ribbon-c…
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William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer
WESTPORT, Conn. – Bill Raveis, Fairfield resident and founder of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, was honored at the Westport Country Playhouse for his exceptional fundraising efforts for cancer research. Raveis was recognized last week at the 10th annual Moffly Media Light a Fire Awards Ceremony, emceed by Broadway star James Naughton, which honors the nonprofit and philanthropic work of Fairfield County’s community heroes. Cancer is personal to Raveis. When his friend (and president of Raveis) was diagnosed with cancer, followed by his wife, “it hit home twice."…
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Construction Begins To Extend Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail
WILTON, Conn. — Timber & Stone has started construction on a 2,000-foot extension of the Wilton Loop of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. “With the strong support of the Wilton community, we’re excited about extending the Loop beyond the recently completed boardwalk to Twin Oak Lane,” said Pat Sesto, president of the Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. Timber& Stone, the trail builder for the entirety of the Wilton Loop, expects to finish with the latest extension this month. When the extension is completed, the east side of the Wilton Loop will run over 2 miles from the trail…
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Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Schneerson Center of Connecticut will celebrate Hanukkah with several community Menorah lightings in Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk. Hanukkah, which begins the evening of Dec. 12, celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The public is invited to these community Menorah lightings that will featur…
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Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton
TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center raised about $170,000 for its residential services for people with disabilities and celebrated its longtime leader at the 53rd annual Four Seasons Ball. A sold-out crowd of 300 congratulated Martin Schwartz, the first president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, who has led the organization since 1978. Schwartz will retire in January. “Marty is a man for all season,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “He started this work when people were not paying much attention to people with disabilities. He built awareness and called attention to people who often are …
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Shelton Volunteer Lauded For YMCA Leadership, Compassion In Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs recently honored a longtime volunteer for her commitment to the community and service to the YMCA. Shelton resident Bianca Kazmierczak received the organization’s volunteer award for her outstanding leadership, generosity and passion for service for more than 10 years. Kazmierczak is the vice chair of the board of directors and the chair of the Y’s 2017 annual campaign. Previously, she sat on the Bridgeport Y Board of Managers, rising to the position of chair in 2011. Kazmierczak has focused on the achievement gap through school readin…
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Westport Police Department's Holiday Toy Drive Begins Friday
WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Police Department will make the season a little brighter for kids in need with their annual Holiday Toy Drive. Hosted by the Local Union 2080 and the Police Benevolent Association, the program runs from Dec. 1 through 17 at several locations around town. The organization is accepting new, unopened and unwrapped toys as well as cash donations. Thousands of toys donated to the program will be distributed throughout Fairfield County and beyond. Westport officers will accept donations in the parking lot of ASF Sports & Outdoors, 1560 Post Road East, on Dec. 9…
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Donations Sought For Holiday Giving Program Benefitting Westport Residents
WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Department of Human Services’ annual Holiday Giving Program benefitting Westport residents is underway. “Over the years, the generosity of volunteer donors has made the holidays brighter for hundreds of children, families and seniors in our town,” said Human Services Director Elaine Daignault. “Last year alone, the DHS Holiday Giving Program helped over 400 residents with their holiday wishes. We hope that residents will continue to support their neighbors, as our department continues to see residents coping with foreclosures, layoffs and reduced work hours.…
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story At Westport Production Of 'Anne Frank'
WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport Community Theatre’s production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" will feature a talkback with Holocaust survivor Judith Altman following the Dec. 3 matinee of the play. Altman, whose story parallels Anne Frank’s in many ways, will talk about her survival and answer questions from the audience. Marji Lipshez-Shapiro, Senior Associate Director of the Connecticut Office of the Anti-Defamation League, will moderate the talkback. Shapiro has over 25 years of experience in anti-bias education, interfaith work, anti-Semitism programming and Holocaust education. Alt…
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30 Musicians Rock Out In Wilton This Weekend To Help The Hungry
WILTON, Conn. – Wilton Rocks for Food will host its third benefit concert for the Connecticut Food Bank and the Wilton Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m., at the Trackside Teen Center in Wilton. The concert will feature more than 30 Wilton musicians. Last year’s event raised more than $48,000 for the two organizations. Wilton resident Andy Schlesinger, the concert’s organizer, said the goal this year is to raise $60,000. The event will feature food, beer and a silent auction in addition to the concert. The event is open to adults age 21 and over. One hundred percent of proceeds from…
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