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New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January
New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…

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William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer
William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer WESTPORT, Conn. – Bill Raveis, Fairfield resident and founder of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, was honored at the Westport Country Playhouse for his exceptional fundraising efforts for cancer research.  Raveis was recognized last week at the 10th annual Moffly Media Light a Fire Awards Ceremony, emceed by Broadway star James Naughton, which honors the nonprofit and philanthropic work of Fairfield County’s community heroes. Cancer is personal to Raveis. When his friend (and president of Raveis) was diagnosed with cancer, followed by his wife, “it hit home twice."…

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Construction Begins To Extend Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail Construction Begins To Extend Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail
Construction Begins To Extend Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail WILTON, Conn. — Timber & Stone has started construction on a 2,000-foot extension of the Wilton Loop of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. “With the strong support of the Wilton community, we’re excited about extending the Loop beyond the recently completed boardwalk to Twin Oak Lane,” said Pat Sesto, president of the Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. Timber& Stone, the trail builder for the entirety of the Wilton Loop, expects to finish with the latest extension this month. When the extension is completed, the east side of the Wilton Loop will run over 2 miles from the trail…

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Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County
Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Schneerson Center of Connecticut will celebrate Hanukkah with several community Menorah lightings in Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk. Hanukkah, which begins the evening of Dec. 12, celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The public is invited to these community Menorah lightings that will featur…

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Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton
Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center raised about $170,000 for its residential services for people with disabilities and celebrated its longtime leader at the 53rd annual Four Seasons Ball. A sold-out crowd of 300 congratulated Martin Schwartz, the first president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, who has led the organization since 1978. Schwartz will retire in January. “Marty is a man for all season,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “He started this work when people were not paying much attention to people with disabilities. He built awareness and called attention to people who often are …

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Newtown Teacher Leaves Legacy Of Reading For Children In Crisis Newtown Teacher Leaves Legacy Of Reading For Children In Crisis
Newtown Teacher Leaves Legacy Of Reading For Children In Crisis BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The family and friends of a Monroe educator have created a lasting memorial for her with a donation of more than 500 books for the children who receive crisis and supportive services at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. The family of Debbie Walls, a Newtown resident who was a teacher in the Monroe Public Schools for more than 30 years, made the donation to the nonprofit which serves victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse in six Fairfield County communities. Walls died in October after a two-year battle with cancer. Her family, friends and coll…

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30 Musicians Rock Out In Wilton This Weekend To Help The Hungry 30 Musicians Rock Out In Wilton This Weekend To Help The Hungry
30 Musicians Rock Out In Wilton This Weekend To Help The Hungry WILTON, Conn. – Wilton Rocks for Food will host its third benefit concert for the Connecticut Food Bank and the Wilton Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m., at the Trackside Teen Center in Wilton. The concert will feature more than 30 Wilton musicians. Last year’s event raised more than $48,000 for the two organizations. Wilton resident Andy Schlesinger, the concert’s organizer, said the goal this year is to raise $60,000. The event will feature food, beer and a silent auction in addition to the concert. The event is open to adults age 21 and over. One hundred percent of proceeds from…

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Stunning Santa Show Goes On In Fairfield — With A Few Minor Adjustments Stunning Santa Show Goes On In Fairfield — With A Few Minor Adjustments
Stunning Santa Show Goes On In Fairfield — With A Few Minor Adjustments FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Some lights are a little dimmer and the music is more muted, but there’s peace on Roseville Terrace after a petition threatened to end one home’s popular 300,000-light Christmas extravaganza. “It’s resolved,” homeowner Gene Halliwell said of neighbors’ plea to the town and police department to do something to control the crowds and traffic that come with "Wonderland at Roseville." Halliwell, who has spoken to media from around Connecticut and across the country about the controversy, declined to make any other statements about the tempest in a peppermint teacup.…

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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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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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Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday
Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday DANBURY, Conn. -- The city of Danbury declared Tuesday, Nov. 28, as #GivingTuesday in an effort to promote charitable giving. During a ceremony, Mayor Mark Boughton presented Executive Director Fran Normann of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity with a proclamation that recognizes this global day of giving. #GivingTuesday is in its fifth year and is a growing movement when millions of people around the world come together to champion the causes they support. “Danbury acknowledges the mission of #GivingTuesday as a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people give whatever they are …

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United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner
United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner DANBURY, Conn. — United Way of Western Connecticut will honor several of the heroes that the city of Danbury has to offer at the fourth annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Among those being honored at the dinner are Corporate Philanthropy Award winner Union Savings Bank; Small Business Hero Award winner Elmer Palma of Elmer's Diner; Hometown Heroes Celia Bacelar-Palmares, Emanuela Palmares and Angela Barbosa of Tribuna Media and The New American Dream Foundation; and Emerging Hero Kendra Dascano. “Our Hometown Hero and our Emerging Hero awardees have all made deep and…

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