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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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Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday
Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday DANBURY, Conn. -- The city of Danbury declared Tuesday, Nov. 28, as #GivingTuesday in an effort to promote charitable giving. During a ceremony, Mayor Mark Boughton presented Executive Director Fran Normann of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity with a proclamation that recognizes this global day of giving. #GivingTuesday is in its fifth year and is a growing movement when millions of people around the world come together to champion the causes they support. “Danbury acknowledges the mission of #GivingTuesday as a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people give whatever they are …

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Cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ To Be Focus Of Y’s Women Meeting In Westport Cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ To Be Focus Of Y’s Women Meeting In Westport
Cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ To Be Focus Of Y’s Women Meeting In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Noted cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ will be the focus of a presentation by Bob Fatherly at the Y’s Women meeting on Monday, Nov. 27 in Westport.  The event will be held at Temple Israel on Coleytown Road and will begin at 10:15 a.m. with coffee and conversation followed by the program at 11 a.m. The presentation will consist of a film about du Pre’, who during her prime was recognized as one of the world’s leading cellists and a role model for many young musicians. Her playing was characterized by an unusual mixture of elegance and ferocity … her technique virtually flawless…

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United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner
United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner DANBURY, Conn. — United Way of Western Connecticut will honor several of the heroes that the city of Danbury has to offer at the fourth annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Among those being honored at the dinner are Corporate Philanthropy Award winner Union Savings Bank; Small Business Hero Award winner Elmer Palma of Elmer's Diner; Hometown Heroes Celia Bacelar-Palmares, Emanuela Palmares and Angela Barbosa of Tribuna Media and The New American Dream Foundation; and Emerging Hero Kendra Dascano. “Our Hometown Hero and our Emerging Hero awardees have all made deep and…

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Landscaper Digs In To Give Back To Danbury Veterans Landscaper Digs In To Give Back To Danbury Veterans
Landscaper Digs In To Give Back To Danbury Veterans DANBURY, Conn. – When local landscaper Brian Kolwicz heard about the need for landscaping at the Vietnam Memorial at Rogers Park in Danbury, he knew that he had a chance to donate his time as it was “the right thing to do.” “The veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, past, present and future,” said Kolwicz. “This was my way of saying thank you.” Kolwicz donated 100 percent of the labor, but when it came to the rest of the funding for the project, he knew he had to find a way that was as cost effective as possible for the veterans. Local businesses offered to help out with the pr…

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Ring In The Holidays At Norwalk American Legion Tree Lighting On Sunday Ring In The Holidays At Norwalk American Legion Tree Lighting On Sunday
Ring In The Holidays At Norwalk American Legion Tree Lighting On Sunday NORWALK, Conn. -- The Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk will host its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Vendor Fair on Sunday. The tree lighting will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26 at the American Legion Post 12, located at 60 County St. in Norwalk. Santa will arrive on a fire truck to the event, which will also feature live holiday music and reading by local carolers, and refreshments. Before the tree lighting, stop by the Holiday Vendor Fair, featuring more than 30 crafters and hundreds of one-of-a-kind handmade items to choose from. The fair will…

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Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive
Get Downtown Danbury Hosts Winter Clothing Drive DANBURY, Conn. -- Get Downtown Danbury  will hold a donation drive for Danbury residents in need of warm, winter clothing from now until Monday, Dec. 11.  Get Downtown has partnered with Jericho Partnership in an effort to distribute donations to local citizens in need. A number of businesses and public entities in downtown Danbury have signed on as collection sites. Donation boxes are available at Danbury City Hall, CityCenter Danbury, Workspace Collective, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Danbury Library, and Mothership on Main.  There will also be a donation box available at the Second Annual…

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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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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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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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