Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season NEWTOWN, Conn. – Are you ready to get muddy?  Join a record-breaking 1,000 runners, spectators and volunteers as they prepare for the 5th annual Daniel Barden Mudfest presented by Pepsico.  Daniel was one of the first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy in December 2012. Part of his story -- and the life-affirming mudfest -- are highlighted in the recently released film, "Newtown." (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) The event, which has been coined “the Boilermaker’s Dirty Little Brother,” is happening Saturday, April 29, at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, N.Y. and features a 5-mi…
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Couples challenged with infertility are invited to a free Fertility Spa Day in Stamford. WHY: 15 percent of couples in America struggle with infertility.  WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon   WHERE: Bank Street Events, 65 Bank St. RAFFLE: One attendee will be chosen to win one free cycle of In Vitro (a value of $12,000 to $30,0000) The event, sponsored New England Fertility Institute,  is being held in conjunction with National Infertility Awareness Week which runs April 23 to 30. The goal is to educate folks about the modern therapies that can help improve chances …
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A philanthropic Fairfield organization has scheduled visits to five local homes during its annual Designer House Tour fundraiser. Near & Far Aid, a nonprofit that fights poverty, will be visiting coastal homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 12, according to event organizers, who said each home “promises to offer unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective with recently re-imagined interiors from top local designers.” The first event of the day - a pre-tour Designer Breakfast - is expected to kick off at 9 a.m. at …
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft STAMFORD, Conn. -- From credit cards to CDs, New Canaan-based Bankwell is helping Fairfield County residents safely dispose of expired personal financial information with a "Shred Day," this Saturday in downtown Stamford. Free on-site shredding services will be held at the bank’s 612 Bedford St. branch on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Residents are encouraged to securely dispose of old disks, credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. Individuals are asked to limit their items to two 2 ft. square boxes. Bankwell is a loca…
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest DANBURY, Conn. --  Stew Leonard’s Little Farm locations in Danbury and Norwalk will open for the season on Saturday, April 29. And that means greeting some new spring arrivals. The birth of two baby cows, two baby goats and two baby sheep are planned for 9 to l0 a.m. in Norwalk (100 Westport Ave., 203-847-7214) and 2 to 3 p.m. in Danbury (99 Federal Rd., 203-790-8030).  To honor the newborns, Stew’s Little Farms are each hosting celebrations that include snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick. In anticipation of the blessed event, kids a…
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire STAMFORD, Conn. — Five industry-leading women will speak at the fifth annual Women Empowering Women event in Stamford on Wednesday, April 19. Focusing on the unique challenges and successes women face today, each featured panelist will share stories of personal and professional growth to empower others. This year’s panel includes Stamford resident Claudia Poccia, chief marketing officer, Bare Escentuals by Shisheido; Cary Carbonaro, best-selling author, “The Money Queen’s Guide for Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Abolish Fear” and award-winning personal finance expert; Easton resident Su…
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Looking for a special event for the school holidays? You can help with the morning feedings of some of the sharks, rays, turtles and other stars of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.  A special behind-the-scenes program is being offered Thursday, April 13, called “Feeding Time.” This fun experience gives participants exclusive access to some of their favorite marine animals by letting them join educators and the animal-husbandry staff during morning rounds before the aquarium opens.  Opportunities include: • Feeling the vacuuming power of rays on your palm as you offer mo…
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A tour of five unique designer homes in coastal Fairfield, Westport, and Southport will help fund programs for people living in poverty in Fairfield County. The area is home to the largest gap between rich and poor in the United States, according to Near & Far Aid, which is raising funds with the 2017 Designer House Tour on Friday, May 12. Each house represents a unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective, all recently reimagined by local designers. Participants may choose the house tour only, and also attend a Designer Breakfast and Afternoon Tea as pa…
Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog
Greenwich Boat Show To Serve NYC’s Original Snap Dog COS COB, Conn.-- Talk about "hot!" For the first time in its nine-year history, The Greenwich Boat Show, held Saturday, April 8 to Sunday, April 9, will be serving Snap Dog, aka “The Hot Dog With Its Name on It."  The premium beef franks were born on the streets of New York City, and utilize a unique, all-natural technique of branding their company logo and the word “beef” on the surface of every Snap Dog.  Boaters at the show, which takes place on the Mianus River in Cos Cob, will have a unique food experience, while at the same time, previewing a diverse selection of new p…
Stratford Library Screening Of 'Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation' Stratford Library Screening Of 'Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation'
Stratford Library Screening Of 'Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation' STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library is scheduled to host a free screening of "Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation" on Wednesday, April 5, according to officials.The film's director, Jenny Mackenzie, is scheduled to appear at the screening for a Q&A session, along with addiction specialists and representatives from several recovery and support programs, according to library staff. According to the film's website, "Dying in Vein' is a "deeply personal exploration of opiate and heroin addiction ... that drops you directly into the lives of an addict in recovery, a…
The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport
The Tiny Miracles Foundation Plans Annual Gala In Westport DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation will hold its 12th annual gala – “America’s Got Preemies” – at The Inn at Longshore in Westport on Saturday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m.  This year’s Gala is being co-chaired by Michelle Hogue (Westport) and Grace Duplinsky (Milford). The event will honor Leelee Smith Klein of Darien, former TTMF president and mother of premature twins. Guests will enjoy elegant hors d’oeuvres, dinner and entertainment by Oz Pearlman – mentalist, magician, and finalist on America’s Got Talent – and up-and-coming Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Allossery, a preemie …
Stratford 'Brew & Chew' On Tap To Support Work Of Bridge House Stratford 'Brew & Chew' On Tap To Support Work Of Bridge House
Stratford 'Brew & Chew' On Tap To Support Work Of Bridge House STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Brew & Chew fundraiser for Bridge House will feature a comedian and mental health advocate and live music at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford on Friday, April 28. Speaker Kevin Breel is the author of "Boy Meets Depression" and writes music for Bridgeport band Oh, Cassius! with songwriters John Torres and Scott Packham. Torres will perform his live music at the brewery for the fundraiser aimed at reaching "a younger demographic," said Mary Ellen McGuire, executive director at Bridge House. The 30-year-old organization empowers adults with…