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2013 Marine Life Study Cruises at Maritime Aquarium Come aboard The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s research vessel this spring to journey out onto Long Island Sound and discover first-hand “what’s down there?” More Apr 19, 2013 - 6:10:57 AM |
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Family & Children’s Agency thanks its 800+ volunteers April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and Family & Children’s Agency is extending its thanks and appreciation to its more than 800 tireless volunteers. The efforts of the Agency’s volunteers help support every facet of the Agency and make a difference the lives of children & families, youth, adults, and seniors every day. More Apr 16, 2013 - 11:13:29 AM |
Award winning children’s author to teach beginner's writing
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Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, Inc. announces initial release of funds The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation (The Foundation) today announced the release of $4 million to be disbursed by an interim advancement committee to 40 families most severely impacted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The 40 families are those of the 26 victims, the families of 12 surviving children from classrooms directly involved in the shooting, and the families of 2 people injured in the tragedy. The interim advancement committee will also consider disbursements to address immediate needs of first responders and teachers/school personnel in its funding decisions. More Apr 10, 2013 - 10:18:44 AM |
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Stamford KIC IT Triathlon to return June 30 Anticipation is building for the Stamford KIC IT Triathlon weekend, slated to take place the last weekend of June. The weekend of family fun – which includes the third annual Kids Triathlon on Saturday, June 29 and the sixth annual Stamford KIC IT Triathlon and Family Festival on Sunday, June 30 – has become a highlight of the summer for locals and visitors alike. Both the Stamford KIC IT Triathlon and the Stamford KIC IT Kids Triathlon raise awareness and funds for Kids in Crisis, a free emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis counseling center for Fairfield County children and families. More Apr 10, 2013 - 5:57:32 AM |
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Fairfield County essay contest launched National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Fairfield is accepting entries from area residents from 3rd grade through adulthood for the “Mental Illness: Through My Eyes” Essay Contest. The deadline for entries is May 15, 2013. More Apr 8, 2013 - 9:27:47 AM |
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Historic gun legislation passes in the House and Senate State Representative Christopher Perone (D-Norwalk) was pleased to vote in favor of Senate Bill 1160 last week. The comprehensive, bi-partisan package addresses gun violence, school security and mental health issues. More Apr 8, 2013 - 8:46:24 AM |
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Greenwich Reads Together Program at Greenwich Historical Society As part of the Greenwich Reads Together program, Greenwich resident Catherine Ladnier will explore the experience of Japanese American Mills College students who corresponded from internment camps with Mills College President Aurelia Henry Reinhardt during WW II. Despite their imprisonment far from home, the Mills students strove to make the best of the hand they were dealt while looking forward to a "future day of radiant peace." More Apr 8, 2013 - 5:37:46 AM |
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Leone: Merritt Parkway to be resurfaced between Stamford & New Canaan Sen. Leone's office Tuesday, State Senator Carlo Leone announced that the State Bond Commission has green-lighted a new road construction project along a stretch of the Merritt Parkway between Stamford and New Canaan. More Dec 12, 2012 - 4:24:41 AM |
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The Watermark at 3030 Park holdsToys for Tots holiday collection The Watermark at 3030 Park is currently collecting toys to benefit Toys for Tots. The toy drive is open to the public and toys can be dropped off at the retirement community located at 3030 Park Avenue in Bridgeport. More Dec 10, 2012 - 10:18:09 PM |
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The Watermark at 3030 Park Hosts Parkinson’s Support Group On Thursday, December 13, The Watermark at 3030 Park will host its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at the retirement community located at 3030 Park Avenue in Bridgeport. More Dec 10, 2012 - 7:25:30 PM |
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Save the Sound releases 2012 Coastal Cleanup data Save the Sound, a program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment, announced recently that their Coastal Cleanup program brought together 2,450 volunteers in 2012 who removed 16,310 pounds of trash from 57 miles of Connecticut beaches and riverfronts. In total, Save the Sound helped coordinate 57 coastal cleanup events across the state this year. More Dec 10, 2012 - 1:19:09 PM |
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Malloy proposes ‘roadmap to deficit mitigation’ Governor Dannel P. Malloy Friday released what he called a “roadmap to a deficit mitigation plan,” saying he hopes the final product will be a bipartisan agreement. Having met with legislative leaders of both parties over the past few days, Governor Malloy said that he is proposing all sides – the Governor’s office, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), and all four legislative caucuses – begin meeting Monday to try and come to an agreement on a final deficit mitigation plan that would be voted on in a special session, which the Governor called for today by proclamation to convene on December 19, 2012. More Dec 10, 2012 - 10:44:32 AM |
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City of Hartford solicits proposals from local community organizations seeking to prevent teenage pregnancy The City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals from local community organizations that have programs aimed at preventing teen pregnancy in Hartford. Among applicant community based organizations, up to 10 may be selected for a grant of up to $5,000 in order to develop their own program with assistance from the staff at the Department of Health and Human Services. The Hartford Teen Pregnancy Initiative is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Reproductive Health, and part of the President Obama’s Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI). The goal is to reduce teen pregnancy and teen births by 10% by 2015. More Dec 10, 2012 - 9:53:35 AM |
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Attorney General urging new standards on pollutants that contribute to asthma Attorney General George Jepsen has joined with the Attorneys General of eight other states in urging federal regulators to adopt new standards for fine particulate matter, a type of air pollutant that contributes to respiratory symptoms and diseases, such as asthma. More Dec 10, 2012 - 9:27:43 AM |
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The Watermark at 3030 Park presents annual resident book sale The Watermark at 3030 Park will host its annual resident book sale on Friday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., and Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. More Dec 10, 2012 - 7:14:54 AM |
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DMV announces change in how new adult drivers will get license The Department of Motor Vehicles announced last week that new adult drivers 18 and older will be required as of January 1 to hold a three-month learner's permit before taking a road test for a driver's license. More Dec 10, 2012 - 6:51:21 AM |
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Survey reveals satisfaction with UI’s post-Sandy performance An overwhelming majority of customers reported satisfaction with key aspects of The United Illuminating Company’s response after Hurricane Sandy, according to a survey conducted shortly after the storm. More Dec 10, 2012 - 5:01:44 AM |
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Johnson & Johnson Donations Support Sandy Relief AmeriCares has delivered more than $145,000 in Johnson & Johnson products to Sandy victims in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Hygiene kits donated by the multi-national manufacturer were given to survivors within only days of the storm. In the following weeks, AmeriCares followed up with deliveries of Johnson & Johnson baby care supplies, disinfectants, and glucose meters and test strips for diabetic patients. More Dec 10, 2012 - 1:15:00 AM |
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AmeriCares deploys mobile clinic to hard-hit Long Beach AmeriCares has deployed its mobile clinic to Long Beach, N.Y., to allow Long Beach Medical Center to restore primary care services for patients. The barrier beach island with a population of 45,000 suffered some of the most severe damage during Hurricane Sandy, which ruined homes, cut off vital services and caused businesses and schools to close for weeks. AmeriCares is also donating flu and tetanus vaccines for patients. More Dec 9, 2012 - 6:19:31 PM |
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Malloy: Residents can begin applying for temporary job opportunities to assist with Sandy recovery efforts Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday that residents can now contact the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) for information on potential temporary employment opportunities related to Storm Sandy recovery efforts under a program developed in cooperation with federal partners utilizing a $1.8 million federal grant the state received in the aftermath of the storm. More Dec 7, 2012 - 12:47:41 PM |
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Toys for Tots Donation Drive hosted at Westy Self Storage Westy Self Storage today announced its continued support of the “Toys for Tots” Donation Drive. This drive will run until December 24. Westy Self Storage in Norwalk is hosting this drive as the designated drop off location for donations. In addition to collection, Westy will also provide storage for the donations as well as make the final delivery. More Dec 7, 2012 - 10:46:31 AM |
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Reuse Marketplace launched The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is pleased to announce its participation in the newly launched Reuse Marketplace - a web-based resource to Capture Value, Exchange Reusable Items, Save Money & Reduce Waste. The Reuse Marketplace (www.ReuseMarketplace.org) is a free regional website that businesses, municipalities, institutions and organizations can use for posting or obtaining reusable or surplus materials that would otherwise be disposed as trash. It’s is a quick and efficient way to manage surplus or gently used goods, which saves money and reduces waste disposal throughout Connecticut and the northeast region. More Dec 5, 2012 - 3:45:16 PM |
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Mayor Pedro Segarra invites residents to serve on board or commissions Mayor Pedro Segarra invites Hartford residents to an information session to learn about serving on a Board or Commission through ACT (Accountability. Collaboration. Transparency.) for Hartford. ACT for Hartford, a partnership between the City of Hartford and Leadership Greater Hartford, is focused on promoting Accountability, Collaboration and Transparency in City government through the work of Boards and Commissions. More Dec 5, 2012 - 2:24:56 PM |
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Stamford’s behind the scenes workers They were the people who knew they had no choice but to go to work in the face of Hurricane Sandy. They recognized that when they left their own homes and families on October 29th, as the so-called “Frankenstorm” approached Fairfield County, their #1 priority must be to step up and provide for the needs of fellow Stamfordites also facing down the looming weather catastrophe. More Dec 5, 2012 - 12:04:44 PM |
