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Stamford Walk/Run Helps St. Jude To Fight Childhood Cancer Stamford Walk/Run Helps St. Jude To Fight Childhood Cancer
Stamford Walk/Run Helps St. Jude To Fight Childhood Cancer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Thousands of people nationwide are expected to join Stamford residents in the battle against childhood cancer in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. Stamford is one of the cities helping bring attention during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.The St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at Harbor Point in Stamford.  Thanks to donors and events like the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, families like the Jarrell family never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food because all a family shoul…

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Norwalk Woman Who Volunteers At Hospital Wins $25K In Lottery Norwalk Woman Who Volunteers At Hospital Wins $25K In Lottery
Norwalk Woman Who Volunteers At Hospital Wins $25K In Lottery NORWALK, Conn. -- Marie Moretti of Norwalk never picks the scratch game she is going to play; she lets the retailer choose the ticket, and this time it was a big winner.“[The retailer] normally hands me the newest game.” Luckily, this time around, the retailer chose right on $50,000 Riches. Moretti played the ticket at home and saw that she was a $25,000 winner.  Though she was excited about her winnings, Moretti could only think of her son and baby granddaughter, describing them as the “pride and joy” of her life. Accompanied by her son, Moretti told Lottery officials, “I’ll give him and th…

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Fairfield Showcases Electric Vehicles At Clean Energy Event Fairfield Showcases Electric Vehicles At Clean Energy Event
Fairfield Showcases Electric Vehicles At Clean Energy Event FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The environmentally-friendly future of vehicle technology – electric cars, motorcycles and bicycles – will be available for a close-up, hands-on look in Fairfield on Saturday, Sept. 10 The Town of Fairfield and the Clean Energy Task Force are hosting the second annual Electric Vehicle Showcase.  The showcase, to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairprene commuter parking lot at 140 Mill Plain Road, will bring together local car dealers, electric car club members, many local EV owners and the public to view the newest EV models and learn about the current state of th…

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Second Congregational Church In Greenwich Plans Homecoming Weekend Second Congregational Church In Greenwich Plans Homecoming Weekend
Second Congregational Church In Greenwich Plans Homecoming Weekend GREENWICH, Conn. -- Second Congregational Church kicks off the Annual Homecoming Weekend with Painting under the Tent with Kathy Chattoraj of Future Picassos on Friday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.Kathy will lead a group of adults painting while youngsters are able to watch enjoy popcorn and a movie. RSVP to Shawn Garan at Shawn@2cc.org and prepare for a $15 suggested donation.  The painting will be followed on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. with all new members and those interested in the church welcome to join for “Cocktails under the Tent”. “Acting out with Karen” will entertain young children ag…

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Politics
Bethel Town Hall To Close Early For Installation Work Bethel Town Hall To Close Early For Installation Work
Bethel Town Hall To Close Early For Installation Work BETHEL, Conn. -- All Town Hall offices, including the Board of Education and Parks and Recreation, will close at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in order to shut off power to install new electrical equipment in the building.  Town Hall will return to regular business hours at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

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Norwalk, Trade Unions To Offer Job Fair Norwalk, Trade Unions To Offer Job Fair
Norwalk, Trade Unions To Offer Job Fair NORWALK, Conn. -- Mayor Harry Rilling and local trade unions have announced a job fair in Norwalk for carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other construction trades. The event will be from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the South Norwalk Community Center, 98 S. Main St.  “This is a good opportunity to enter a well-paying career in the trades and earn while you learn," Rilling said. "The Connecticut Department of Labor has identified these trades as growing occupations. In addition, upcoming construction projects in Norwalk will be creating more local jobs. If you are 18 or over, or will be…

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WestConn In Danbury Celebrates Constitution With Political Discussion WestConn In Danbury Celebrates Constitution With Political Discussion
WestConn In Danbury Celebrates Constitution With Political Discussion DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a discussion of politics and the media featuring local and national journalists. Ebong Udoma, senior political reporter for WSHU radio in Fairfield, will highlight the discussion at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, on the Midtown campus in Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, 181 White St. in Danbury. The event is free and open to the public.  At the radio station, Udoma covers the Connecticut capitol and statewide politics. He has also worked at the NPR National News Desk as p…

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Local Newtown Chef Takes Farm-To-Table Seriously Local Newtown Chef Takes Farm-To-Table Seriously
Local Newtown Chef Takes Farm-To-Table Seriously NEWTOWN, Conn. -- You can often find Bob Schlump outside of Café Xpresso in Newtown tending to his garden. For the chef and owner of the café, his garden is the source of much culinary inspiration. He grows heirloom tomatoes, squash, herbs, strawberries and lettuces on the side of the café. In a matter of hours, some of the day’s harvest will make its way from the garden onto customers’ sandwiches or in salads. Menu items such as their chocolate-zucchini bread, baked from scratch with zucchini from the garden, have been a huge hit with patrons. Locally grown produce is one of the hottest men…

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Rally Day Comes To St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan Rally Day Comes To St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan
Rally Day Comes To St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Rally Day at St. Michael's Lutheran Church will be held Sunday, Sept. 11. Sunday School will begin the new year at 9:15 a.m. with a "Meet and Greet" with teachers and friends. Finger-hand prints will be made and photos taken for the bulletin board. A game and light snack will also be provided.  At 10 a.m. worship and Holy Communion will be led by new pastor, the Rev. Derrick T. Fallon. The choir, led by Jonathon Yeager, will perform. Following service an ice cream social will be held. St. Michael's Lutheran Church is at 5 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan.  Click he…

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After Injury Derails NFL Career, Paramus Quarterback Finds New Life After Injury Derails NFL Career, Paramus Quarterback Finds New Life
After Injury Derails NFL Career, Paramus Quarterback Finds New Life PARAMUS, N.J. -- He was a dual threat quarterback, often tempting the fates as a Paramus High School quarterback when tucking the ball. All the while escaping injury. "I was fortunate enough to have a career where I (also) didn't get hurt for years of college," borough native John Robertson said. "It is a physical sport and it (injuries) come with the territory." But after an injury derailed the athletes' chances of continuing with the NFL, Robertson is taking some time to reflect. Robertson started in fourth grade as a running back before a seventh grade coach made hi…

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