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Events

Unplug And Connect At Ridgefield Family Facetime RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Families in Ridgefield can how to connect with each other by disconnecting their devices at kickoff meeting about "Family Facetime" at the recreation center on Wednesday, Oct. 19.Registration will be from 7 to 9 p.m. with a presentation from 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. The mission is to get families to unplug from technology and connect with family over dinner. Those in attendance put all their devices in a basket for a technology-free night. Hosted by Ridgefield Parks and Recreation, participating families will get four discounted dinners and family games for $100. T…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/08/2016

Events

All-Female Cast For 'Glengarry Glenn Ross' Heads To Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- An all-female production of "Glenngary Glenn Ross" is coming to Stamford from Thursday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Nov. 6.Presented by local theater company Curtain Call, the show will take place in The Dressing Room Theatre at 8 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. Sunday. "Due to the huge pool of amazingly talented females in the area, I'm always looking for great vehicles to showcase them, so this was one way of doing that," said Lou Ursone, executive director of Curtain Call. The Pullitzer Prize-winning play chronicles four Chicago real estate agents who are desperat…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/08/2016

Events

Learn About Pequot War Battlefields At Norwalk Community College Talk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Community College Archaeology Club is hosting a presentation about the battlefields of the Pequot War on Oct. 13.Led by Kevin McBride, project director of the Battlefields of the Pequot War Project, this event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Culinary Arts Dining Room on NCC's West Campus at 7:30 p.m. The Pequot War was more than 375 years ago and pinned Native Americans against the English across the Northeast. Musket balls, gun parts, native brass points, withdrawal routes and other artifacts have been recovered and discovered since the e…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/08/2016

Events

Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Honors Danbury's Hancock Hall DANBURY, Conn. -- The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut will honor local business for supporting the arts at an awards breakfast on Oct. 20 in Danbury. This year's honorees are Ridgefield's Doyle Coffin Architecture, Bethel Economic Development Office, Howard Lasser of Brookfield and Hancock Hall, located in Danbury. The event will take place at Matrix Corporate Center, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd. from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The fundraising event will celebrate the Cultural Alliance's 10th anniversary year by recognizing business leaders and volunteers who help support the arts. Doyle Coffin Archi…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/07/2016

Police & Fire

Traffic Stop Leads To Gun Charge For Stratford Men STRATFORD, Conn. -- A Stratford driver who didn't use his blinker was charged with his passenger for having a gun in the car, according to the Connecticut Post. Stratford Police pulled over a vehicle on Boston Avenue Wednesday night for failing to signal and during the investigation found a gun under one of the seats, according to the Connecticut Post. Christian Kennedy, 24 and Hasani Dixon, 21 the driver and passenger respectively were both charged for transferring the firearm in the vehicle without having a permit, according to the Connecticut Post. Kennedy was also charged with assault…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/07/2016

Events

Evening Of Dance To Showcase Performances By Darien Art Center's Staff DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center is holding their 16th annual "Evening of Dance" on Saturday and Sunday.The show will feature performances by the DAC dance department staff and performance groups on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. The 90-minute showcase features groups that have worked together since 2000 all under the direction of DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos. Performances will feature 30 dancers in styles including classical ballet, modern, contemporary jazz and ballroom. ‘ Tickets are $15 and reservations are recommended. To make reservations email Bonnie G…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/07/2016

News

Ridgefield Ranks As Safest Town In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County boasts 10 of the top 20 safest cities in Connecticut, including the number one town, Ridgefield, according to a study conducted by Safewise.These Fairfield County towns are not only among the safest in Connecticut but in the country. The top five were all from Fairfield County with Ridgefield, Wilton, Weston, Easton and Redding finishing in that order. New Canaan and Newtown finished eighth and ninth respectively. Greenwich at 15, Monroe at 17 and Bethel at 19 rounded out the rankings. Information was culled from the 2014 FBI Crime Report, which…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/06/2016

Neighbors

Person-To-Person Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Residents of Norwalk and surrounding areas can help those less fortunate prepare for winter with the Annual Person-to-Person Winter Coat Drive through Oct. 21.Those interested in donating a new or gently-used winter coat can do so at the Person-to-Person Norwalk location located at 76 S. Main St. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year more than 800 jackets were donated and distributed. “If people have jackets and coats they no longer want or need, or if their children have outgrown outerwear from last year, we hope they will consi…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/06/2016

Neighbors

Literacy Volunteers Looking For New Tutors In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- A local organization is looking for volunteers in Stratford to tutor literacy courses.Literacy Volunteers is offering tutor training courses in English as a Second Language and basic literacy on Oct. 26 as well as Nov. 2, 9 and 16 . The courses will be held at the Stratford Library, 2203 Main St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Volunteer tutors will learn techniques to assist basic literacy and ESL students with listening and reading comprehension, dialogue, oral fluency, phonics and writing skills. No previous teaching experience is required and all prospective tutors will be intervie…

by Jason Bisnoff

10/06/2016

Police & Fire

Police Find Loaded Gun In Stamford's Cedar Street Park STAMFORD, Conn. -- A loaded gun was left in Cedar Street Park on Wednesday night, according to the Stamford Advocate. An anonymous tip received by Mike Connelly, a Stamford police officer in the narcotics and organized crime division, led to the discovery of the .44-caliber revolver, according to the Stamford Advocate. The Smith and Wesson was loaded with six bullets and is valued at about $1,200, according to the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the full story at the Stamford Advocate.

by Jason Bisnoff

10/06/2016

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