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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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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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Teacher Leaves Legacy Of Reading For Children In Crisis In Fairfield
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The family and friends of a Monroe educator have created a lasting memorial for her with a donation of more than 500 books for the children who receive crisis and supportive services at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. The family of Debbie Walls, a Newtown resident who was a teacher in the Monroe Public Schools for more than 30 years, made the donation to the nonprofit which serves victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse in six Fairfield County communities. Walls died in October after a two-year battle with cancer. Her family, friends and coll…
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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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Stunning Santa Show Goes On In Fairfield — With A Few Minor Adjustments
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Some lights are a little dimmer and the music is more muted, but there’s peace on Roseville Terrace after a petition threatened to end one home’s popular 300,000-light Christmas extravaganza. “It’s resolved,” homeowner Gene Halliwell said of neighbors’ plea to the town and police department to do something to control the crowds and traffic that come with "Wonderland at Roseville." Halliwell, who has spoken to media from around Connecticut and across the country about the controversy, declined to make any other statements about the tempest in a peppermint teacup.…
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YMCA Alliance Declares State Rep. Stafstrom A Legislative Champion
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs has named state Rep. Steve Stafstrom, D-Bridgeport, as its legislative champion. For four years Stafstrom served as vice chairman of the board of managers at the Alpha Community Services YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, one of the state’s largest providers of supportive housing. He was co-chairman of the organization’s Fund Development Committee and helped the branch reach its annual campaign goal. “I am proud and humbled to have received this recognition from the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs,” Stafstrom said. “The …
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Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Continue Tradition Of Helping Those In Need
NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk’s Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 has many traditions, but helping veterans and children in need is at the top of the list. First, Council 14360 and students at All Saints Catholic School sponsored a donation drive for the veterans at the Homes for The Brave in Bridgeport in honor of Veterans Day. Homes for The Brave is a facility in Bridgeport that takes care of veterans who are working to get back to regular life after serving in the armed forces. This was the fourth consecutive year that the council and school has run a drive for Homes for the Br…
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Fairfield Podcaster Dives Into Second Season Of Cinema-Focused Program
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A weekly podcast by Fairfield resident Phil Hall celebrating films and filmmaking is now in the midst of its second season, with recent episodes examining "The Godfather" and the cult classic Monkees film "Head." "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall" is available on Mondays for real-time listening and downloads on the SoundCloud channel. The show offers an original half-hour with creative talent on both sides of the camera, along with visits by leading film critics to ascertain the best choices in theaters, on DVD and on streaming channels. …
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Food Pantry Donations Large And Small Make Holidays Merry In Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Black Rock Food Pantry — and the hundreds of families it serves — had much to be thankful for this holiday season. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, the Princeton Street pantry received large food donations from Bridgeport’s St. Ann Church, Unquowa School in Fairfield and the Torch Club of Wakeman Boys & Girls Club. Employees of J.C. Penney in Trumbull also took up a collection and Ray Corby of the S.S. Norden Club held a benefit dinner, raising $4,000. Food pantry volunteers were able to supply turkey dinner with all the trimmings for 325 families this T…
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Monroe Native Joins NBC Connecticut As Evening Anchorman
MONROE, Conn. — Monroe residents may notice a familiar face reading the news on NBC Connecticut. Mike Hydeck, the newest anchorman on NBC 30, is now on the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts, working alongside co-anchor Keisha Grant. Hydeck attended Masuk High School in Monroe and the University of Connecticut. This is also a return for him in the Hartford television news market. Hydeck, who returned to his home state from a stint as a morning anchor at WUSA in Washington, D.C., previously was a morning anchor at WFSB in Hartford. Hydeck's career highlights include covering two presi…
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Cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ To Be Focus Of Y’s Women Meeting In Westport
WESTPORT, Conn. -- Noted cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ will be the focus of a presentation by Bob Fatherly at the Y’s Women meeting on Monday, Nov. 27 in Westport. The event will be held at Temple Israel on Coleytown Road and will begin at 10:15 a.m. with coffee and conversation followed by the program at 11 a.m. The presentation will consist of a film about du Pre’, who during her prime was recognized as one of the world’s leading cellists and a role model for many young musicians. Her playing was characterized by an unusual mixture of elegance and ferocity … her technique virtually flawless…
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A Certain Jolly Old Elf Is Expected At The Shelton Downtown Tree Lighting
SHELTON, Conn. — It’s time for the fourth annual Community Tree Lighting in downtown Shelton. Celebrate Shelton is planning an evening of fun on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Rotary Pavilion in Veteran’s Memorial Park. The 6 p.m. festivities will feature performances by the Shelton Intermediate School Choir and Susanna Wesley School students. There will be free hot cocoa and cookies courtesy of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s Keystone Club and Santa arrives via Echo Hose fire truck at 7 p.m. Children are invited to meet the big man and snap a few photos. Learn more abou…
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