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Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Stamford's Thanksgiving Parade Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Stamford's Thanksgiving Parade
Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Stamford's Thanksgiving Parade STAMFORD, Conn. — Do you love a parade? Check out the all the fun and festivities that took place Sunday at the annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The giant balloons looked like they were hunting for loose change on Atlantic Street, but spirits were high and performers were game at the blustery Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on Sunday. With winds gusting to more than 30 miles per hour, parade organizers delayed the big show for a half-hour, allowing an impromptu dance party in the street in front of the reviewing stand. By 12:30 p.m., the Downtown Special Services District …

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by Meredith Guinness
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Westport Community Theatre Stages 'The Diary Of Anne Frank' Westport Community Theatre Stages 'The Diary Of Anne Frank'
Westport Community Theatre Stages 'The Diary Of Anne Frank' WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport Community Theatre is producing a newer adaptation of "The Diary of Anne Frank" originally written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. The compelling and thought-provoking production opens Thanksgiving weekend, providing timely entertainment for families during the holiday season. Performances take place from Nov. 24 through Dec. 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, with a Thursday performance on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Anthony Gray is Stage Manager for the production, which is directed by Richa…

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Sen. Murphy Helps Person-To-Person Distribute Turkeys With All The Fixings Sen. Murphy Helps Person-To-Person Distribute Turkeys With All The Fixings
Sen. Murphy Helps Person-To-Person Distribute Turkeys With All The Fixings NORWALK, Conn. — Person-To-Person in Norwalk had a few extra helpers Wednesday as volunteers handed out turkeys and bags stuffed with all the sides to families in need. Residents were thrilled to meet newly re-elected Mayor Harry Rilling, state Sen. Bob Duff and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy as they picked up their turkey, stuffing and all the fixings at the Person-To-Person headquarters on South Main Street.  "Stopped by @p2phelps in Norwalk to thank volunteers and help distribute turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. Their team does amazing work to help people in Fairfield County,&q…

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Hey, Fairfield: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town This Weekend Hey, Fairfield: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town This Weekend
Hey, Fairfield: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town This Weekend FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jolly Old St. Nick will ride into Fairfield on Saturday, Nov. 25, heralding in the holiday season with a petting zoo, a sing-along film and horse and wagon rides. The Chamber of Commerce event begins when a hook-and-ladder ferries Santa Claus to Sherman Green around 10 a.m., when he’ll take his place at the decorated gazebo to hear children’s holiday wishes until 2 p.m. The ever-popular children’s petting zoo runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, and wagon rides will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feeling a bit peckish? A food truck will be available with…

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by Meredith Guinness
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Hit The Brakes: Expect Road Closures For Fairfield/Westport Road Race Hit The Brakes: Expect Road Closures For Fairfield/Westport Road Race
Hit The Brakes: Expect Road Closures For Fairfield/Westport Road Race WESTPORT, Conn. — Motorists should expect temporary road closures and delays as the Pequot Runners of Fairfield hold their 40th annual Thanksgiving Day 5-mile road race on Thursday, Nov. 23. The race kicks off at 8:15 a.m. in Southport and travels along Pequot and Beachside avenues before turning north on Sasco Creek Road. From there, the runners travel east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south on Maple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road and then east on Beachside Avenue until the race again enters Southport on Pequot Avenue. The race…

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by Meredith Guinness
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Westport Church Celebrates Installation Of Fifth Pastor In 96 Years Westport Church Celebrates Installation Of Fifth Pastor In 96 Years
Westport Church Celebrates Installation Of Fifth Pastor In 96 Years WESTPORT, Conn. — St. Paul Westport has something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving — the church’s new pastor. Pastor Bradley D. Knorr was installed as the Lutheran church’s new senior pastor at a special service on Nov. 19. Knorr is the fifth pastor of the 96-year-old congregation on Easton Road. He takes the helm as Pastor Paul Teske retired after 28 years of service. Teske is now the church’s pastor at large. Born in Nebraska, Knorr received his master of divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He most recently served as youth pastor at King of Kings Omaha.

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by Meredith Guinness
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Bridgeport Gives Thanks To Veterans With Free Turkey Day Fixings Bridgeport Gives Thanks To Veterans With Free Turkey Day Fixings
Bridgeport Gives Thanks To Veterans With Free Turkey Day Fixings BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The city’s Veterans Affairs office made Turkey Day a little tastier for dozens of veterans, passing out bags of free Thanksgiving trimmings at their East Main Street offices Monday. “We’re in the time of gratitude at Thanksgiving,” said Health Director Martiza Bond, overseeing the annual distribution. City workers had already donated to about 60 vets in the first 20 minutes of the distribution. They expected to serve about 200 vets and their families. “This is wonderful,” said Mark Wildman, who volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. WIldman said …

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by Meredith Guinness
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Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Annual Stamford Parade Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Annual Stamford Parade
Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Annual Stamford Parade STAMFORD, Conn. — The giant balloons looked like they were hunting for loose change on Atlantic Street, but spirits were high and performers were game at the blustery Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on Sunday. With winds gusting to more than 30 miles per hour, parade organizers delayed the big show for a half-hour, allowing an impromptu dance party in the street in front of the reviewing stand. By 12:30 p.m., the Downtown Special Services District and Stamford Police decided to let some of the balloons crawl down the mile-long route to the delight of the estimated 200,000 in attendance…

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by Meredith Guinness
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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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by Meredith Guinness
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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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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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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by Meredith Guinness