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Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive
Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive DANBURY, Conn. -- Get Downtown Danbury  will hold a donation drive for Danbury residents in need of warm, winter clothing from now until Monday, Dec. 11.  Get Downtown has partnered with Jericho Partnership in an effort to distribute donations to local citizens in need. A number of businesses and public entities in downtown Danbury have signed on as collection sites. Donation boxes are available at Danbury City Hall, CityCenter Danbury, Workspace Collective, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Danbury Library, and Mothership on Main.  There will also be a donation box available at the Second Annual…

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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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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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Stony Hill Tree Lighting Canceled For Saturday, But Food Drive Will Go On Stony Hill Tree Lighting Canceled For Saturday, But Food Drive Will Go On
Stony Hill Tree Lighting Canceled For Saturday, But Food Drive Will Go On BETHEL, Conn. -- The Stony Hill tree lighting scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18 in Bethel has been canceled due to predicted inclement weather, but the food drive will still be held.The food drive will be held at the Big Y Plaza, located at 83 Stony Hill Road in Bethel. Stony Hill Four Corners, Big Y, the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Hawleyville Volunteer Fire & Rescue will collect food to benefit the Bethel and Newtown food pantries. The food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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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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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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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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Ability Beyond Honors Mental Health Advocates At Danbury Breakfast Ability Beyond Honors Mental Health Advocates At Danbury Breakfast
Ability Beyond Honors Mental Health Advocates At Danbury Breakfast BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel-based Ability Beyond will host its Autumn Breakfast honoring community members who are making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges on Wednesday, Nov. 15.  The annual event benefiting the mental health services of the nonprofit organization will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Ethan Allen Hotel at 21 Lake Ave. Ext., in Danbury. Funds raised assist men and women living with mental illnesses by helping them find a job and their own home to become part of the community. All proceeds go directly to Ability Beyond programs. This fu…

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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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by Meredith Guinness