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Westy Self Storage In Norwalk, Stamford To Collect Toys For Tots Donations Westy Self Storage In Norwalk, Stamford To Collect Toys For Tots Donations
Westy Self Storage In Norwalk, Stamford To Collect Toys For Tots Donations STAMFORD, Conn. – Westy Self Storage locations in Stamford and Norwalk will support Toys for Tots for the 19th year by collecting toy donations this holiday season. The donation drive will run through Dec. 19. Westy in Stamford and Norwalk are designated drop off locations for toy donations. In addition, Westy will also provide storage for the donations, and assist with final delivery. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children in local communities. A shiny new toy can deliver a message of hope to needy children. Since it exp…

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Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Continue Tradition Of Helping Those In Need Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Continue Tradition Of Helping Those In Need
Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Continue Tradition Of Helping Those In Need NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk’s Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 has many traditions, but helping veterans and children in need is at the top of the list.   First, Council 14360 and students at All Saints Catholic School sponsored a donation drive for the veterans at the Homes for The Brave in Bridgeport in honor of Veterans Day. Homes for The Brave is a facility in Bridgeport that takes care of veterans who are working to get back to regular life after serving in the armed forces.  This was the fourth consecutive year that the council and school has run a drive for Homes for the Br…

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Fairfield Podcaster Dives Into Second Season Of Cinema-Focused Program Fairfield Podcaster Dives Into Second Season Of Cinema-Focused Program
Fairfield Podcaster Dives Into Second Season Of Cinema-Focused Program FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A weekly podcast by Fairfield resident Phil Hall celebrating films and filmmaking is now in the midst of its second season, with recent episodes examining "The Godfather" and the cult classic Monkees film "Head." "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall" is available on Mondays for real-time listening and downloads on the SoundCloud channel. The show offers an original half-hour with creative talent on both sides of the camera, along with visits by leading film critics to ascertain the best choices in theaters, on DVD and on streaming channels.  …

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Norwalk Fire Department Invites Kids To Enjoy Pancakes With Santa Norwalk Fire Department Invites Kids To Enjoy Pancakes With Santa
Norwalk Fire Department Invites Kids To Enjoy Pancakes With Santa NORWALK, Conn. -- Kids can enjoy breakfast with St. Nick and help make a holiday wish come true for those less fortunate when the Norwalk Fire Department and Public Safety Cadets host the second annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fire Headquarters, 121 Connecticut Ave. The doors will open at 8:15 a.m. The event is free, but the hosts are asking for donations of new and unwrapped toys and gifts for the annual Toy Drive. Toys and gifts will be collected for the Human Services Council's Children's Bank, which helps ch…

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Norwalk's Maritime Garage Gallery Seeks Artists For Winter Exhibit Norwalk's Maritime Garage Gallery Seeks Artists For Winter Exhibit
Norwalk's Maritime Garage Gallery Seeks Artists For Winter Exhibit NORWALK, Conn. --  The Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is inviting submissions from artists 18 and over for a new exhibit at the Maritime Gallery entitled, “Worth a Thousand Words."  The gallery is located in the Maritime Parking Garage exhibit space in Norwalk. The exhibit will run from Jan. 29 to May 11, 2018. Every picture tells a story, it can communicate to anyone in the world a complex idea with just a single image, no translation needed. The Maritime Garage Gallery is seeking work that captures how the artist would communicate their stories, emoti…

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Christmas Tree Sale At Calf Pasture Beach Benefits Norwalk Charities Christmas Tree Sale At Calf Pasture Beach Benefits Norwalk Charities
Christmas Tree Sale At Calf Pasture Beach Benefits Norwalk Charities NORWALK, Conn. -- Pick up your Christmas trees and wreaths and celebrate the season while benefiting several Norwalk organizations at Ripka's Giving Tree at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Ripka's Giving Tree is hosted by Ripka's Beach Café in conjunction with the East Norwalk Business Association, the Courage to Speak Foundation, Toys for Tots and the Parent Teacher Associations of Nathan Hale Middle School and Marvin Elementary. It will be held at Calf Pasture Beach on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 6 p.m.  The event is designed to benefit local charities and schools, with 100 percent of ne…

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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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Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair
Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair DARIEN Conn. – The Darien Nature Center is collaborating with Usborne Books & More to host a two-day book fair following the Thanksgiving weekend, just in time for your holiday shopping needs. All books displayed will have a connection to animals, nature, science and exploration. Reading levels range from infant to young adult. A percentage of proceeds will be donated back to the Nature Center. Independent consultant Emma Jordan will lead the sale and says all purchases will be delivered to the Nature Center by Dec. 21 for pickup. “I can’t wait to help families support their children’s …

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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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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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Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch NORWALK, Conn. — More than 350 people enjoyed turkey, trimmings and a healthy dose of fellowship at the 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Cornerstone Community Church. "On Sunday, hundreds of residents came out and enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by the community for the community,” said state Sen. Bob Duff. “It was an honor to serve and be a part of such a great group of volunteers.” Liz Ward and Amy Silvester coordinated the event, which also included drum circle for kids, music and karaoke. Participating organizations included Person-to-Person, the Child…

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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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