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Freezin’ for a Reason: Westport Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit Freezin’ for a Reason: Westport Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit
Freezin’ for a Reason: Westport Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit Chilly waters and warm hearts will collide at Compo Beach on New Year’s Day for the inaugural “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for Abilis, a local nonprofit supporting over 800 individuals with disabilities and their families across Fairfield County. Organized by Weston residents Gena and Billy Mann, the plunge promises more than just a bracing dip — it’s an opportunity to help renovate Abilis Gardens & Gifts, a retail and training space offering meaningful job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The plunge takes place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1…
New Pizzeria, Italian Kitchen Set To Debut In Greenwich New Pizzeria, Italian Kitchen Set To Debut In Greenwich
New Pizzeria, Italian Kitchen Set To Debut In Greenwich A new pizzeria and Italian kitchen set to debut in Fairfield County will feature everything from pizza to entrees based on 50 years of family recipes, all in a family-friendly setting. Luca’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen will open in Greenwich on Friday, April 12, in the Glenville Shopping Center.  Luca’s is named after owner Joe Criscuolo’s father, who founded Pizza Post in Greenwich in 1972. Criscuolo was brought up spinning pizza dough and making fine Italian food at pizzerias in Fairfield County. He has helped run Pizza Post alongside his brother Matt for many years.  He atte…