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Norwalk Company Collects Kids Shoes For Cameroon Tennis Academy Norwalk Company Collects Kids Shoes For Cameroon Tennis Academy
Norwalk Company Collects Kids Shoes For Cameroon Tennis Academy NORWALK, Conn. -- Gently used children’s shoes and sneakers are being collected in Norwalk for those in need in Africa.For those out shopping for new school sneakers and shoes for the family, consider donating old, gently worn footwear that no longer fit to Oyebog Tennis Academy (OTA) in Cameroon, Africa via TFI Envision's sneaker and shoe drive.  TFI Envision, a marketing and design agency, will be accepting donations of children’s footwear for kids four to 18 years old, at their office in Norwalk, 111 Westport Ave., on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Founded in 1999, OT…
State Rep. Stephen Harding Goes On Ride Along With Brookfield Police State Rep. Stephen Harding Goes On Ride Along With Brookfield Police
State Rep. Stephen Harding Goes On Ride Along With Brookfield Police BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Stephen Harding (R-107) recently took a tour of the Brookfield Police facilities and participated in the ride-along program to learn more about the way the department protects and serves the people of Brookfield. “This was such an eye-opening experience; I can’t thank Officer Joe Kyek, a three-year veteran of the police force and a Brookfield resident, enough for allowing me to join him on his patrol on Monday,” said Harding. Harding was able to get an inside look at the and challenges law enforcement face on a daily basis. While at the department, Harding …
OSHA Cites Shelton Diagnostic Lab On Employee-Safety Violations OSHA Cites Shelton Diagnostic Lab On Employee-Safety Violations
Osha Cites Shelton Diagnostic Lab On Employee-Safety Violations SHELTON, Conn. -- Quest Diagnostic Corp.’s Ameripath diagnostic laboratory in Shelton has been cited in violation of federal safety standards, which require employers to protect their employees against the effects of hazardous chemicals used in laboratories. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that the Shelton laboratory failed t do the following:  Provide each laboratory employee who displayed signs and symptoms of exposure to hazardous chemicals the opportunity for an appropriate medical examination.  Inform each laboratory employee of…
Westport Wash And Wax To Donate Proceeds To Homes With Hope Westport Wash And Wax To Donate Proceeds To Homes With Hope
Westport Wash And Wax To Donate Proceeds To Homes With Hope WESTPORT, Conn. -- For 16 years, the owners of Westport Wash and Wax have upheld a tradition of giving back to the local community.On Friday, Sept. 2, Westport Wash and Wax at 791 Post Road E. will donate its entire proceeds of the day from car washes to Homes with Hope.  Laila and Craig Tiefenthaler, owners of Westport Wash and Wax, seek to support those who are most in need. Their efforts have provided Homes with Hope with more than $75,000 since the tradition began in 2001.  Homes with Hope is a grassroots response to the tragedy of homelessness. The agency’s mission is to support the ho…
State Police Will Be Out In Force In Fairfield County For Labor Day Weekend State Police Will Be Out In Force In Fairfield County For Labor Day Weekend
State Police Will Be Out In Force In Fairfield County For Labor Day Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut state troopers want to remind motorists to expect heavy traffic and exercise caution while driving over the Labor Day weekend.Police advise drivers to allow extra time to reach their destination; not to text and drive; set GPS destinations prior to traveling; and use a hands-free device when talking on their cellphone while operating a vehicle.  Over 35 million drivers are expected to travel across the United States this weekend, with the vast majority of them traveling by car, according to state police spokeswoman Kelly Grant. Troopers will be concentr…
State Police Beef Up Enforcement Along I-84 Near Danbury For Labor Day State Police Beef Up Enforcement Along I-84 Near Danbury For Labor Day
State Police Beef Up Enforcement Along I-84 Near Danbury For Labor Day DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut State Troopers from Troop A want to ensure a safe Labor Day holiday weekend for all, therefore they will be concentrating their enforcement efforts on intoxicated motorists, aggressive motorists and distracted drivers throughout the Labor Day weekend. Additional troopers will be on duty for motor vehicle enforcement using traditional and non-traditional state police vehicles. Troopers will conduct roving patrols Sept. 1, 2 and 3 between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.  The roving patrols will be in the Danbury and Waterbury area on Interstate 84, Routes 7 and 8, and the towns…
String Orchestra At Danbury Music Centre Seeks New Musicians String Orchestra At Danbury Music Centre Seeks New Musicians
String Orchestra At Danbury Music Centre Seeks New Musicians DANBURY, Conn. -- Play a string instrument? People of all ages are invited to join the Danbury Preparatory String Orchestra, which is for children, teenagers, and adults who have some experience with string instruments.  The DPSO rehearses at the Danbury Music Centre every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. The first rehearsal is Thursday, Sept. 10. Click here to register online or call the office at 203-748-1716 for a registration form.  The DPSO provides a challenging, educational ensemble to string players with all skill levels. Students study string repertoire appropriate to their level of playi…
'Edge Of Existence' Exhibit Opens At Wilton Library 'Edge Of Existence' Exhibit Opens At Wilton Library
'Edge Of Existence' Exhibit Opens At Wilton Library WILTON, Conn. -- Norwalk artist Mark Schiff takes his work and viewers to the “Edge of Existence” when his art exhibition opens Friday, Sept. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library.His collection of watercolors, oils and acrylics reflect his desire to continuously experiment with different brushes, paints, media, surfaces and temperatures, thereby creating his own unique style. Close to 40 of his large-scale abstract works will be featured. The reception is free and open to the public.  Schiff’s fascination with painting began 20 years ago while on a backroads bicycling tour in California …
Buzz On Over To Ogden House In Fairfield For A Sweet Treat Buzz On Over To Ogden House In Fairfield For A Sweet Treat
Buzz On Over To Ogden House In Fairfield For A Sweet Treat FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Museum Shop is selling jars of the raw honey that was produced by the bees at the Ogden House, a 1750 farmhouse that provides a glimpse into the life of a middle-class Colonial family. Whitney Voss, who headed up the endeavor by the Fairfield Garden Club, said, “It was a sticky task, but we got it done.”  To learn more about how the honey is made, stop by the Ogden House on Honey Day, Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1-4 p.m. Visitors can learn about honeybees, enjoy sun, tea and refreshments, and get a tour of the Ogden House Colonial Kitchen Garden, an 18th-century-…
People’s Securities Stuffs Backpacks With School Supplies In Bridgeport People’s Securities Stuffs Backpacks With School Supplies In Bridgeport
People’s Securities Stuffs Backpacks With School Supplies In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- This week, Bridgeport-based investment advisory firm People’s Securities donated 61 backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies to The Child and Family Guidance Center. Twenty-seven families in the agency’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program will be the recipients of the backpacks. The Child and Family Guidance Center’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program supports grandparents with a very unique struggle. The program provides weekly support groups and monthly workshops to grandparents and caregivers age 55 years and older who are now raising their childre…
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