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Wilton Schools Open Next Fall On Sept. 6 WILTON, Conn. -- Students at Wilton public schools will return for the 2016-17 academic year on Tuesday, Sept. 6, according to the Wilton Bulletin. The Board of Education voted to approve a revised school calendar featuring the opening date during its Jan. 28 meeting, the Wilton Bulletin reported. The 2016-17 academic year will close on June 15, said the Wilton Bulletin. Click here to read the Wilton Bulletin article.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Events

New Rochelle Schools Launch K-12 Black History Month Programs NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The City School District of New Rochelle will kick off its Black History Month initiative with a talk from author David Banks on Thursday, Feb. 4. Banks wrote "Soar: How Boys Learn, Succeed and Develop Character" and will speak with students and lead College Resource Night for black students the same evening at New Rochelle High School. The community is invited to attend the panel discussion "Quién Eres Tu?: A Shared History in the Americas" on Feb. 11. The panel discussion, in partnership with MBK New Rochelle, takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the …

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Lifestyle

Westport Community Theatre Presents Moss Hart's 'Light Up The Sky' WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Community Theatre will present Moss Hart's "Light Up the Sky" on weekends from Feb. 5 through 21. "Light Up the Sky" is a backstage farce that takes place in the hotel room of a Broadway actress before the opening of a new play in an out-of-town tryout. The cast turns against each other after opening night seemingly goes awry. The cast features Westport residents Cindy Hartog, Bia Hittman, Leigh Katz and John Fatteross. Ruth Anne Baumgartner directs the production. Performances take place at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. o…

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Events

Fairfield's New Conservation Director Talks Natural Resource Preservation FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Brian Carey, Fairfield's new conservation director, will discuss protecting the area's vital natural resources the Mill River Wetland Committee's (MRWC) 49th Annual Meeting on Feb. 23. Carey will present his insight on the roles and functions of the Conservation Department and how it impacts everyday life in Fairfield. Prior to serving Fairfield, Carey previously worked as Conservation Superintendent for the Town of Stratford. He was instrumental in the 35-acre Long Beach West Barrier Beach Restoration Project, which received the Coastal America Partnership Award by Pre…

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

News

Deadline For Stamford Christmas Tree Pickup Approaches STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Highways Department will continue to pick up Christmas trees from curbs until Sunday, Feb. 14, weather permitting. Residents with a tree still on their curb are asked to call (203) 977-4140 before Feb. 14 to arrange pickup and disposal. After Feb. 14, residents will have to dispose of their Christmas trees without assistance from the city.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Police & Fire

Bethel Woman Charged With Harassment, Assault In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- A Bethel resident faces multiple charges after police said she harassed and assaulted a woman in Danbury on Friday, according to The News-Times. Traci Jones, 45, started banging on the victim's car window at the traffic light at Beaver Brook Road and Starr Road, and punched and pulled the victim's hair at one point, police told The News-Times. The victim then headed toward the Danbury Police station on Main Street, and police said Jones drove behind her and screamed at each stop, reported The News-Times. Police told The News-Times that Jones followed the victim into the p…

by Frank Mojica

02/02/2016

Lifestyle

Michael Hazen Named Executive Chef At Pearl At Longshore WESTPORT, Conn. -- Michael Hazen has been named the executive chef at the new Westport restaurant Pearl at Longshore. “The menu at Pearl is centered around the food people love to eat, but also has that element of surprise, something a guest didn’t know they wanted but are glad they had it,” Hazen said. “I wanted to create a restaurant that was simple and delicious, yet adds excitement to Westport’s restaurant scene.” Pearl's menu features fresh, seasonal and sustainable cuisine while honoring the Westport waterfront and the community's healthy lifestyle focus. Hazen has more than 20 yea…

by Frank Mojica

02/02/2016

Events

JoyRide Cycling Studios In Darien To Host Heart Fundraiser DARIEN, Conn. -- JoyRide Cycling Studio of Darien and Wilton will host fundraising rides for Change of Heart on Feb. 6. “Each year, one in three women die of heart disease and stroke, yet it’s 80 percent preventable,” said Go Red For Women spokeswoman Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum. “Change of Heart connects us with passionate women who are united to take action, like scheduling a Well-Woman Visit for themselves, to protect their hearts and the hearts of their mothers, daughters, sisters and friends.” JoyRide instructor and Wilton resident Selina Santos will share the story of her journey toward bec…

by Frank Mojica

02/02/2016

Events

Stratford Library Sunday Talk Considers First In Flight Debate STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library will continue its Sunday Afternoon Talk Series with a discussion on the first in flight controversy on Feb. 7. The program is based on Susan Brinchman's book “Gustave Whitehead: First in Flight" about the controversy over whether the Wright Brothers or Gustave Whitehead flew first. Brinchman will discuss the controversy via Skype starting at 2 p.m. in the Lovell Room. Live guest speaker Andy Kosch will bring a replica of the Whitehead #21 model. Autographed copies of Brinchman's will be available for purchase.

by Frank Mojica

02/02/2016

Events

South Norwalk Branch Library Celebrates Black History Month NORWALK, Conn. -- Emmy award-winning journalist Dr. Janus Adams will kick off Black History Month at South Norwalk Branch Library on Feb. 6. Adams will explore the relationship the ties between the Underground Railroad and #BlackLivesMatter in a special program. The program will also feature a championship match of Steal Away: Escape to Freedom on the Underground Railroad for tweens and teens. Steal Away was created by Adams and teaches youth about the network of places in Underground Railroad with the Youth Council 4 Justice. Tween, teen and adult members are also invited to play the g…

by Frank Mojica

02/02/2016

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