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Monroe Native Joins NBC Connecticut As Evening Anchorman Monroe Native Joins NBC Connecticut As Evening Anchorman
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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Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair
Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair DARIEN Conn. – The Darien Nature Center is collaborating with Usborne Books & More to host a two-day book fair following the Thanksgiving weekend, just in time for your holiday shopping needs. All books displayed will have a connection to animals, nature, science and exploration. Reading levels range from infant to young adult. A percentage of proceeds will be donated back to the Nature Center. Independent consultant Emma Jordan will lead the sale and says all purchases will be delivered to the Nature Center by Dec. 21 for pickup. “I can’t wait to help families support their children’s …

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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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Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch NORWALK, Conn. — More than 350 people enjoyed turkey, trimmings and a healthy dose of fellowship at the 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Cornerstone Community Church. "On Sunday, hundreds of residents came out and enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by the community for the community,” said state Sen. Bob Duff. “It was an honor to serve and be a part of such a great group of volunteers.” Liz Ward and Amy Silvester coordinated the event, which also included drum circle for kids, music and karaoke. Participating organizations included Person-to-Person, the Child…

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First County Bank, Palmer's Market Donate Turkeys To Food Bank First County Bank, Palmer's Market Donate Turkeys To Food Bank
First County Bank, Palmer's Market Donate Turkeys To Food Bank STAMFORD, Conn. -- First County Bank teamed up with Palmer’s Market to donate 100 turkeys, a $1,500 donation, to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.  Weighing in at over 1,200 pounds, these turkeys will be provided to local nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton. First County Bank is collecting food donations for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County at all Branches through the end of the year.  Click here for branch locations.

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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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Person-To-Person Distributes Turkeys With All The Fixings In Norwalk Person-To-Person Distributes Turkeys With All The Fixings In Norwalk
Person-To-Person Distributes Turkeys With All The Fixings In Norwalk 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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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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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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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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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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