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Tracee Ellis Ross Honoring Her Mom, Greenwich's Diana Ross, On 'AMA' Tracee Ellis Ross Honoring Her Mom, Greenwich's Diana Ross, On 'AMA'
Tracee Ellis Ross Honoring Her Mom, Greenwich's Diana Ross, On 'AMA' GREENWICH, Conn. — It will be a family affair as Golden Globe Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross hosts the “2017 American Music Awards," where her mother, Diana Ross of Greenwich, will receive a lifetime achievement award.  Tracee Ellis Ross, who grew up in Greenwich and is the star of hit ABC comedy series “black-ish” will take the stage to preside over the evening of non-stop musical magic on ABC on Sunday night.  The “American Music Awards,” is the largest fan-voted awards show, where artists and pop culture icons come together to honor idols, newcomers and record-breakers in t…

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Longtime Stratford Library Leaders Win State Honors Longtime Stratford Library Leaders Win State Honors
Longtime Stratford Library Leaders Win State Honors STRATFORD, Conn. — The Association of Connection Library Boards recognized two Stratford Library trustees for their significant contributions over the years. The association honored Constantine “Gus” Chagares and Joseph Janucik for their decades-long service. Both men have served the Stratford Library Board as assistant treasurer, vice president and president. Janucik has also spent many years on the Buildings & Grounds Committee and Chagares has been chairperson of the Fundraising Committee and a member of both the Finance Committee and the Grievance and Negotiations Committee.

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Retired Stamford Fireman To Appear On CBS Series 'Bull' Retired Stamford Fireman To Appear On CBS Series 'Bull'
Retired Stamford Fireman To Appear On CBS Series 'Bull' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Guy Fortt, a retired Greenwich firefighter and Stamford resident with a long resume of acting credits, will be appearing on the CBS series, "Bull."  Fortt recently tweeted that his character, named Dennis Lewis, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 9 p.m. The series, now in its second season, follows the employees at Trial Analysis Corporation (TAC), a jury consulting firm headed by Dr. Jason Bull, who is a psychologist and "trial science" expert. The drama is inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial cons…

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Band Together Concert Raises Funds For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Band Together Concert Raises Funds For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief
Band Together Concert Raises Funds For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief FAIRFIELD, Conn. — An October benefit concert raised $25,000 for Fairfield-based Save the Children’s hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The Band Together Latin All Stars took to the stage at Fairfield Theatre Company on Oct. 24 to support those children and families impacted by the devastating storm. Save the Children’s Fairfield Leadership Council and Band together presented the donation Monday at Save the Children’s Fairfield headquarters. The one-night-only concert featured top local musicians, including Rick Reyes, Jean Marie Rivera, Marcos Torres, Jr., Rob Volo, Brian Wallace, E…

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Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield
Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The opioid addiction crisis has reached such an epidemic level in Connecticut that a Fairfield group is offering life-saving training to family and friends of users. Fairfield Cares is offering the free class “Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone/Narcan Training” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 One Rod Highway. Free Narcan kids will be distributed at the end of training courtesy of Silver Hill Hospital and Progressive Diagnostics. Class size is limited and a wait list is expected. Click here to register.

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Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant
Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Beardsley Zoo’s Conservation Discovery Corps will continue its programming for teens thanks to a $10,000 grant from People’s United Community Foundation. The grant from the charitable giving arm of People’s United Bank supports the zoo’s program. It is designed for high school students to work alongside field biologists and study the role of zoos in conservation and education. The corps accepts applications from students through Jan. 15 and yearlong training begins in February. The zoo is currently accepting applications for 2018. The foundation has awarded 10 gran…

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Tree Festival Opens At Ridgefield's Lounsbury House This Week Tree Festival Opens At Ridgefield's Lounsbury House This Week
Tree Festival Opens At Ridgefield's Lounsbury House This Week RIDGEFIELD, Conn. –The 18th biennial Tree Festival opens at Lounsbury House in Ridgefield with a champagne preview party on Thursday, Nov. 16, before opening to the public on Nov. 17.  The festival benefits the preservation and operation of historic Lounsbury House and features the Holiday Boutique, a carefully curated selection of unique gifts and holiday décor. The Lounsbury House Women’s Committee invited seasoned professional and talented amateur designers from Fairfield County, Westchester County, and beyond to decorate trees. Each designer was provided with a tree ranging from four to…

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Save The Date: Stratford Plans Holiday Lighting Festival Save The Date: Stratford Plans Holiday Lighting Festival
Save The Date: Stratford Plans Holiday Lighting Festival STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford will light up the night later this month at the annual Holiday Lighting Festival. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 27 with seasonal tunes from students at Johnson Academy and the Stratford High School Select Choir at Town Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via fire truck around 6 pm. when city leaders switch on the twinkling holiday display. There will be arts and crafts for children and a chance for them to whisper their wishes to jolly ‘ole St. Nick. Photos with the Christmas couple, free gifts for kids and cocoa and doughnuts will also be availab…

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Local Historians Explore Mark Twain's Connections To Norwalk Local Historians Explore Mark Twain's Connections To Norwalk
Local Historians Explore Mark Twain's Connections To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- How is Mark Twain connected to Norwalk? Join Norwalk historians Madeleine and Ed Eckert to discover the connection during a lively lecture at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. “Norwalk & Mark Twain: Being Some Interesting Connections Between the City of Norwalk & Mark Twain” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum.  We all know Twain lived in Hartford and Redding, but how is one of America’s most famous literary figures connected to Norwalk? In this lecture, the Eckerts will uncover interesting historic and artistic …

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Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence
Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence honored four Fairfield County men for their commitment, leadership and ongoing support for victims. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice (CFJ) nominated the quartet, who were recognized at the 7th annual First 100 Plus Breakfast held recently in Hartford. The Fairfield County honorees were Trumbull residents Anthony Iannini and Matthew Reale, both members of the CFJ’s Board of Directors; Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil; and Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez. Debra Greenwood, CFJ’s president & CE…

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From High School To Real World: Trumbull Program Tackles Autism Issues From High School To Real World: Trumbull Program Tackles Autism Issues
From High School To Real World: Trumbull Program Tackles Autism Issues TRUMBULL, Conn. — Transitioning from high school to college or a job can be a daunting experience for anyone. For someone with autism, the change can be even more overwhelming. Enter Transition Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (TOPS), a first-of-its-kind preparedness program created through a partnership with The Kennedy Center and Fairfield University. Begun this fall, TOPS addresses a multitude of social challenges, independent living skills and self-advocacy for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS). The pilot program is led by the Trumbull-based center and interns an…

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Norwalk River Valley Trail Prepares To Make Push For The 'Redding Mile' Norwalk River Valley Trail Prepares To Make Push For The 'Redding Mile'
Norwalk River Valley Trail Prepares To Make Push For The 'Redding Mile' REDDING, Conn. — The team that is working to complete the Norwalk River Valley Trail is readying its push for the Redding Mile — that town’s first leg of the trail. Stuart Green and David Pattee, the Redding leaders of the NRVT, led a hike on Oct. 28 on the Wilton Loop, a showcase trail for the NRVT.  First Selectman Julia Pemberton and a dozen Redding residents joined the hike. “It’s great to see the growing enthusiasm for the Redding Mile, the first leg of the NRVT in our town," Green said. "We want Redding to become the first equestrian section of the NRVT.” The Redding Mile,…

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