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Norwalk Knights Of Columbus To Distribute Winter Coats To Kids Norwalk Knights Of Columbus To Distribute Winter Coats To Kids
Norwalk Knights Of Columbus To Distribute Winter Coats To Kids NORWALK, Conn. –The Knights of Columbus will distribute brand new winter coats to children in Norwalk on Friday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon or until supplies last in St Joseph Church basement on 85 South Main St. in South Norwalk. When families struggle to clothe their children with warm coats in the winter, Knights of Columbus councils help meet this basic need with the Coats for Kids program. As part of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative that resulted from a Knights of Columbus-sponsored summit held in New York City, Coats for Kids allows councils across North America to purchase …

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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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Stamford EMS, Paramedic Association Donate 50 Turkeys To Food Bank Stamford EMS, Paramedic Association Donate 50 Turkeys To Food Bank
Stamford EMS, Paramedic Association Donate 50 Turkeys To Food Bank STAMFORD, Conn. -- With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Stamford EMS and the Stamford Paramedic Association made a combined donation of 50 turkeys to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County last week. The joint gift comes just as the Food Bank expressed the need for donations. “To be hungry at Thanksgiving is a terrible thing,” said Pete Kessler, President of the Stamford Paramedic Association, local 684, a unit of IAEP. “We take care of people every day, this is one more way for us to serve the community.” Those sentiments were echoed by Patricia Squires, Stamford EMS Chief and C.E.…

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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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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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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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Abilis Gardens & Gifts Celebrates Reopening In Greenwich Abilis Gardens & Gifts Celebrates Reopening In Greenwich
Abilis Gardens & Gifts Celebrates Reopening In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families, will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its newly remodeled Abilis Gardens & Gifts in Greenwich.  The greenhouse and gift shop have recently undergone a total update and are ready for the holiday shopping season. “We have just updated and remodeled our greenhouse and gift shop to better serve the community and our clients,” said Dennis Perry, CEO and president of Abilis. “The greenhouse and gift shop are used …

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Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield
Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The opioid addiction crisis has reached such an epidemic level in Connecticut that a Fairfield group is offering life-saving training to family and friends of users. Fairfield Cares is offering the free class “Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone/Narcan Training” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 One Rod Highway. Free Narcan kids will be distributed at the end of training courtesy of Silver Hill Hospital and Progressive Diagnostics. Class size is limited and a wait list is expected. Click here to register.

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by Meredith Guinness
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Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant
Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Beardsley Zoo’s Conservation Discovery Corps will continue its programming for teens thanks to a $10,000 grant from People’s United Community Foundation. The grant from the charitable giving arm of People’s United Bank supports the zoo’s program. It is designed for high school students to work alongside field biologists and study the role of zoos in conservation and education. The corps accepts applications from students through Jan. 15 and yearlong training begins in February. The zoo is currently accepting applications for 2018. The foundation has awarded 10 gran…

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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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Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence
Four Fairfield County Men Honored In Fight Against Domestic Violence BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence honored four Fairfield County men for their commitment, leadership and ongoing support for victims. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice (CFJ) nominated the quartet, who were recognized at the 7th annual First 100 Plus Breakfast held recently in Hartford. The Fairfield County honorees were Trumbull residents Anthony Iannini and Matthew Reale, both members of the CFJ’s Board of Directors; Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil; and Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez. Debra Greenwood, CFJ’s president & CE…

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