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Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist
Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sometimes, the hardest times bring about the greatest achievements.  So it was for Christina Connors who used her years of struggling to make it as a New York City singer/actress into a new album. Now a Greenwich massage therapist who continues to perform on the side, Connors has just released "Dream Bigger: Songs of Hope, Healing, and Inspiration." The album was recorded at Factory Underground in Norwalk and features the music of Composer David Friedman, himself a Norwalk resident. Friedman's work is well-known; he's written songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilo…

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92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake 92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake
92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake SHELTON, Conn. -- Paul Hurd, a 92-year old U.S. Army veteran, has always loved flying. During the war, he spent time in Italy, flying in helicopters and even jumping out of them. Now a resident of Crosby Commons Assisted Living in Shelton, Hurd often takes advantage of the different trips offered by the community.  When visiting the Sikorsky Helicopter Museum, he took an interest in aviation and showed delight touching the controls of a grounded copter. Kelly Coppola, recreation director of Crosby Commons, began to think how she could incorporate Hurd's love of flying into a Journey of Drea…

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Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis
Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis NORWALK, Conn. -- The Courage to Speak Foundation has developed a new program, “Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond,” a free drug prevention course designed specifically for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students.  The program was developed by the Courage to Speak Foundation by a grant from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. This new program is specifically designed to address the current opioid epidemic and is offered free to parents in the community. The program covers topics such as addiction and its physiological consequences; abuse and m…

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Westy Self Storage In Stamford Collects Toys, Coats For Operation Santa Westy Self Storage In Stamford Collects Toys, Coats For Operation Santa
Westy Self Storage In Stamford Collects Toys, Coats For Operation Santa STAMFORD, Conn. – Westy Self Storage in Stamford will help make children's wishes come true this holiday season by once again taking part in Operation Santa. This year Operation Santa will once again be collecting and distributing winter coats and toys for underprivileged children at Benjamin Branklin/P.S. 55 in the Bronx.  In addition to the donation drop off location for Operation Santa, Westy will also provide storage for the donations as well as final delivery via Westy trucks to the school. This drive will run through December 16. Westy will host the kickoff reception in their grand lo…

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Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours
Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. — In honor of Veterans Day, Weir Farm National Historic Site will be offering special tours and a gift to all military veterans who visit the park on Saturday, Nov. 11.  The park will be open from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Although the buildings would nornally closed for the season, Weir Farm will be opening up the Visitor Center, Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio to visiting veterans and their families on Saturday.  The Weir Farm staff thanks all veterans for their service. Weir Farm National Historic Site is located at 735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton. A National …

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Darien Author Shares Secrets Of Becoming A Wine Connoisseur In New Book Darien Author Shares Secrets Of Becoming A Wine Connoisseur In New Book
Darien Author Shares Secrets Of Becoming A Wine Connoisseur In New Book DARIEN, Conn. -- Author Richard L. Chilton, Jr. will discuss his new book on wine at an author talk at Barrett Bookstore this Saturday. Chilton will speak and sign copies of his new book, "Adventures with Old Vines: A Beginner's Guide to Being a Wine Connoisseur" on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Barrett Bookstore, which is located at 314 Heights Road in Darien. Chilton’s love affair with wine began in 1976 when his parents converted an old bomb shelter on their property into a wine cellar. Over the next 40 years, he came to understand that wine expertise involves a journey, an…

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5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' 5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen'
5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' STRATFORD, Conn. — Nate Seltzer, a 5-year-old whiz kid from Stratford, is becoming a regular of sorts on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”  The pint-sized geography expert will appear on the popular talk show again on Wednesday, Nov. 8.  First, Nate shows off the “Ellen” set he built using LEGOs. And of course, he then blows Ellen away with his talent for geography by identifying city grids from all over the world. (And maybe he had a bit of help with one!)   Ellen also surprises Nate with a life-size LEGO version of himself. If you can't get to a TV, watch Nate's appearance above.  Nate first…

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Nielsen's Kicks Off Holiday Season With Shopping Event To Benefit Post 53 Nielsen's Kicks Off Holiday Season With Shopping Event To Benefit Post 53
Nielsen's Kicks Off Holiday Season With Shopping Event To Benefit Post 53 DARIEN, Conn. -- With Christmas just around the corner, Darien EMS-Post 53 and Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop have once again teamed up to host their annual Home for the Holidays shopping and tablescape fundraising event on Thursday, Nov. 9.  The festive visual event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Nielsen’s, 1405 Post Road in Darien. This will be the fifth year Nielsen’s Florist has partnered with Post 53 in support of their vital role in the community. The event has become a new tradition to kick off holiday shopping, enjoying a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres while making a d…

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Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care
Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care GREENWICH, Conn. – Sue Brown, executive vice president of Operations and Patient Care Services, will retire effective Feb. 2 after more than three decades of service at Greenwich Hospital. “I could not be prouder of the hard work and achievements we have accomplished during these many years,” said Brown, RN, MSN. “I am grateful in the knowledge that we created true excellence in care for our patients, as well as an encouraging and safe environment for our excellent staff.” A Greenwich Hospital veteran for 32 years, Brown joined the hospital in 1985 as manager and then director of Women’s an…

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Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In New Canaan Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In New Canaan
Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies After Voting In New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After casting your ballot on Election Day, treat yourself to your favorite Girl Scout Cookies.  Girl Scouts will be out in force on Election Day and through Sunday, Nov. 12, in Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, Newtown, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Southport, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Wilton. Available cookies will include Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si- dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores, and the gluten-free cookie, Toffee-Tastic. Don’t want to eat Girl Scout Co…

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Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner
Former Stamford Attorney Trades Law For Lit With Latest Page-Turner STAMFORD, Conn. — When Wendy Walker was a student at Brown University, she snagged a coveted two-year internship at Goldman, Sachs & Co., then headed off to earn her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. So it might surprise her classmates to know she’s now… a best-selling novelist. “I took one creative writing course at Brown and I took it pass/fail,” the Stamford resident said with a laugh. “As a lawyer you write a lot, but it was not a passion. “But once I started doing it, I realized I had a lot to say.” This year, Walker is celebrating the release of “Emma In The Night,” her …

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Floral Fun: Darien Artist Leads Adult Painting Night Out Floral Fun: Darien Artist Leads Adult Painting Night Out
Floral Fun: Darien Artist Leads Adult Painting Night Out DARIEN, Conn. -- Looking for a creative way to spend an evening? The Darien Arts Center is hosting an adult Painting Night Out with noted Darien artist Barbara Simonson. It will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Participants will learn floral painting techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment in the well-lit and spacious DAC Visual Arts Studio. All levels are welcome and materials and light refreshments will be provided.  Simonson is a Darien artist, and her work is in private collections throughout the United States, as well as California State University and the…

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