Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Couples challenged with infertility are invited to a free Fertility Spa Day in Stamford. WHY: 15 percent of couples in America struggle with infertility.  WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon   WHERE: Bank Street Events, 65 Bank St. RAFFLE: One attendee will be chosen to win one free cycle of In Vitro (a value of $12,000 to $30,0000) The event, sponsored New England Fertility Institute,  is being held in conjunction with National Infertility Awareness Week which runs April 23 to 30. The goal is to educate folks about the modern therapies that can help improve chances …
Fairfield's B.Good Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Food Rescue Fairfield's B.Good Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Food Rescue
Fairfield's B.Good Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Food Rescue FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- b.good in Fairfield is all about doing good. And so, as part of its ongoing support for Food Rescue US,  the Norwalk-based organization that delivers healthy food from businesses that have too much to people who have too little, it will donate five percent of its sales on Tuesday, April 18 to the non-profit.  b.good is known for its all-natural burgers, smoothies, and locally sourced, seasonally inspired salads and kale and grain bowls. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and are located at 1460 Post Rd., 203-292-8970, www.bgood.com/fairfield/.
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A philanthropic Fairfield organization has scheduled visits to five local homes during its annual Designer House Tour fundraiser. Near & Far Aid, a nonprofit that fights poverty, will be visiting coastal homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 12, according to event organizers, who said each home “promises to offer unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective with recently re-imagined interiors from top local designers.” The first event of the day - a pre-tour Designer Breakfast - is expected to kick off at 9 a.m. at …
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft STAMFORD, Conn. -- From credit cards to CDs, New Canaan-based Bankwell is helping Fairfield County residents safely dispose of expired personal financial information with a "Shred Day," this Saturday in downtown Stamford. Free on-site shredding services will be held at the bank’s 612 Bedford St. branch on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Residents are encouraged to securely dispose of old disks, credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. Individuals are asked to limit their items to two 2 ft. square boxes. Bankwell is a loca…
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest DANBURY, Conn. --  Stew Leonard’s Little Farm locations in Danbury and Norwalk will open for the season on Saturday, April 29. And that means greeting some new spring arrivals. The birth of two baby cows, two baby goats and two baby sheep are planned for 9 to l0 a.m. in Norwalk (100 Westport Ave., 203-847-7214) and 2 to 3 p.m. in Danbury (99 Federal Rd., 203-790-8030).  To honor the newborns, Stew’s Little Farms are each hosting celebrations that include snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick. In anticipation of the blessed event, kids a…
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire STAMFORD, Conn. — Five industry-leading women will speak at the fifth annual Women Empowering Women event in Stamford on Wednesday, April 19. Focusing on the unique challenges and successes women face today, each featured panelist will share stories of personal and professional growth to empower others. This year’s panel includes Stamford resident Claudia Poccia, chief marketing officer, Bare Escentuals by Shisheido; Cary Carbonaro, best-selling author, “The Money Queen’s Guide for Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Abolish Fear” and award-winning personal finance expert; Easton resident Su…
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Looking for a special event for the school holidays? You can help with the morning feedings of some of the sharks, rays, turtles and other stars of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.  A special behind-the-scenes program is being offered Thursday, April 13, called “Feeding Time.” This fun experience gives participants exclusive access to some of their favorite marine animals by letting them join educators and the animal-husbandry staff during morning rounds before the aquarium opens.  Opportunities include: • Feeling the vacuuming power of rays on your palm as you offer mo…
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A tour of five unique designer homes in coastal Fairfield, Westport, and Southport will help fund programs for people living in poverty in Fairfield County. The area is home to the largest gap between rich and poor in the United States, according to Near & Far Aid, which is raising funds with the 2017 Designer House Tour on Friday, May 12. Each house represents a unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective, all recently reimagined by local designers. Participants may choose the house tour only, and also attend a Designer Breakfast and Afternoon Tea as pa…
Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog
Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog COS COB, Conn.-- Talk about "hot!" For the first time in its nine-year history, The Greenwich Boat Show, held Saturday, April 8 to Sunday, April 9, will be serving Snap Dog, aka “The Hot Dog With Its Name on It."  The premium beef franks were born on the streets of New York City, and utilize a unique, all-natural technique of branding their company logo and the word “beef” on the surface of every Snap Dog.  Boaters at the show, which takes place on the Mianus River in Cos Cob, will have a unique food experience, while at the same time, previewing a diverse selection of new p…
Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company
Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Hustle in for a night of boogieing when "Disco Inferno" dance party takes over the Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse for a "fun-raiser" Friday, April 21. All are welcome to the event, part of the "Build the Loft" capital campaign to raise money for a 3,000 square foot expansion of currently unused FTC space. "‘FTC Celebrates Disco’ will be the biggest, baddest, boldest, bestest, beat-bangin’est, boogie-down in town. Forget Studio 54, 70 Sanford Street is the place to be," said Allison Ziering Walmark, the evening’s Event Co-Chair…
Fairfield PAL Offers Trout Derby For Students Up To 15 Fairfield PAL Offers Trout Derby For Students Up To 15
Fairfield PAL Offers Trout Derby For Students Up To 15 FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Police Department's Police Athletic League has scheduled its annual Trout Derby for 9 a.m. Saturday, according to organizers. The two-hour event is to take place at Gould Manor Pond, 740 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield, officials said. Open to students ages 3-15, the Trout Derby is free to enter, according to organizers, who said registration for the event begins at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the derby. While Jimmy O's Bait and Tackle is to provide a limited amount of bait, all Derby participants must bring their own fishing equipment, organizers said. Click her…
The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport
The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation will hold its 12th annual gala – “America’s Got Preemies” – at The Inn at Longshore in Westport on Saturday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m.  This year’s Gala is being co-chaired by Michelle Hogue (Westport) and Grace Duplinsky (Milford). The event will honor Leelee Smith Klein of Darien, former TTMF president and mother of premature twins. Guests will enjoy elegant hors d’oeuvres, dinner and entertainment by Oz Pearlman – mentalist, magician, and finalist on America’s Got Talent – and up-and-coming Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Allossery, a preemie …