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Greater Bridgeport Symphony Heads To The Movies For Next Concert Greater Bridgeport Symphony Heads To The Movies For Next Concert
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Heads To The Movies For Next Concert BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Greater Bridgeport Symphony will take the audience on a musical tour of Hollywood with “GBS Goes to the Movies" on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport.Ted Sperling, who is currently conducting both "Fiddler On The Roof"on Broadway, and rehearsing the national tour of "The King And I," which he conducted at Lincoln Center Theater, will be the guest conductor for this special event. The first half of the program will present “the real music” from which many movie scores were taken, such as Beethoven’s 7th Symphon…

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by Ken Davis
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Bishop Caggiano Celebrating Outdoor Mass On All Souls Day In Trumbull Bishop Caggiano Celebrating Outdoor Mass On All Souls Day In Trumbull
Bishop Caggiano Celebrating Outdoor Mass On All Souls Day In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport will celebrate an outdoor Mass on All Souls Day, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Road. The Mass, offered for all the deceased bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women and lay faithful in the diocese, will be open to the public and take place rain or shine. A tent will be provided in the case of inclement weather. “It is my hope that this special Mass will be celebrated every year and become a new tradition in the Diocese of Bridgeport,” said Ca…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Stratford PAL Teams With Fright Haven For Scary Fundraiser Stratford PAL Teams With Fright Haven For Scary Fundraiser
Stratford PAL Teams With Fright Haven For Scary Fundraiser STRATFORD, Conn. -- Fright Haven is teaming with Stratford Police Athletic League to invite kids of all ages to check out the haunted house attraction at Stratford Square as part of a Halloween fundraiser.  On Wednesday, Fright Haven will throw open the doors to its 20,000-square-foot facility with the proceeds going to Stratford PAL.  From 6:30 to 7 p.m., the lights will be kept on for little ghouls in costume. Kids ages 10 and under free but must be with a paying person over age 11. The cost is $10 per person over age 11, with five kids under age 10 allowed per person.  From 7 to 8 p.m.,…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table
Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table DANBURY, Conn. -- Come taste fall's finest flavors in Danbury this Saturday, as the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative celebrates ' Food Day 16'. The day will include workshops, music, the best local fruits, vegetables, eggs, clams, plants, maple syrup and honey. Guest will have the opportunity to receive a $5 gift certificate to spend at the market. Food Day is a call to action for Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Food Day 2016 will focus on greener diets as a way to address both health and environmental issues. The market is committed to ensuring everyon…

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by John Haffey
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Purchase Tickets Now For Upcoming Sports Night In Greenwich Purchase Tickets Now For Upcoming Sports Night In Greenwich
Purchase Tickets Now For Upcoming Sports Night In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Tickets are still available for the 12th annual Sports Night awards dinner. The event will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6 p.m.  Seven new members of the Class of 2016 Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted and 16 local Sports Persons of the Year will be honored. The Fairfield County Sports Commission announced its final honoree for the gathering of the area sports community with Damian Andrew being named as the Bill Gonillo Local Sports Media Award winner. Hall of Fame inductees are Fairfield native J.J. Henry, Norw…

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by Tom Renner
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'Healthier You' Resource Fair Comes To Bridgeport 'Healthier You' Resource Fair Comes To Bridgeport
'Healthier You' Resource Fair Comes To Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Health Career Academy will host the 2016 Healthier You Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave. The free event will feature a variety of resources, including health screenings, wellness programs, food and nutrition, fitness tips and health providers. A number of children's activities will be available, as well. Vendor tables are free-of-charge for companies or organizations offering healthcare, wellness or nutrition information. The Health Career Academy, which offers tuition assistance and other support for…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Costumed Crowd Prepares To Step Off In Shelton For Halloween 5K Costumed Crowd Prepares To Step Off In Shelton For Halloween 5K
Costumed Crowd Prepares To Step Off In Shelton For Halloween 5K SHELTON, Conn. -- Twin brothers crossed as Batman and Robin while a woman and man finished the race together as Supergirl and Superman one year.  More superheroes are likely to take part in the Wesley Village Halloween 5K & Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Shelton.The event, which drew 300 its first year in 2013, is expected to have 400, said John Bysiewicz of JB Sports, the event organizer. The race dubbed one "for all generations" attracts kids to people in their 70s and older. Both groups (kids who live in Shelton) can register for free. There is a course for everybody at…

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by Donna Christopher
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Work Of Local Cartoonists Featured In Exhibit At Wilton Library Work Of Local Cartoonists Featured In Exhibit At Wilton Library
Work Of Local Cartoonists Featured In Exhibit At Wilton Library WILTON, Conn. -- An art exhibit comprised of cartoons is coming to the Wilton Library with an opening event on Friday, Oct. 14.The reception will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.  The cartoonists who will be on display during the exhibition are from the Connecticut Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society. Items on display are all original and were prepared for and displayed in newspapers, greeting cards, licensing, children’s books and magazines, among other media. The cartoonists on display will include: Chance Browne of Wilton, Mort Walker of Wilton, …

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Bethel Sets Sail To Celebrate Columbus Day With Parade Bethel Sets Sail To Celebrate Columbus Day With Parade
Bethel Sets Sail To Celebrate Columbus Day With Parade BETHEL, Conn. - In many communities, flag-raisings will be held to highlight Italian contributions to American history over Columbus Day weekend.  But on Monday morning, when Columbus Day is celebrate, Bethel will the place to be. Christopher Columbus himself will arrive at P.T. Barnum Square after a short parade.  Gina Clarizio will once again appear as Queen Isabella and a new actor will portray Christopher Columbus in the annual event.  Geraldine Mills, one of the originators, along with Clarizio, of Bethel's Columbus Day traditions, encourages families to bring their children to town b…

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by Carolyn Mueller
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Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Turns Into Aqua-Scarium For Halloween Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Turns Into Aqua-Scarium For Halloween
Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Turns Into Aqua-Scarium For Halloween NORWALK, Conn. -- The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will offer free admission to kids in Halloween costumes on the final two weekends of October when the popular family attraction transforms into the Aqua-Scarium. Children ages 3 to 12 who come to the Aqua-Scarium in costume on Oct. 22, 23, 29 or 30 will get in free (a $15.95 value) with each paying adult. Adult admission is $22.95. (The offer requires one paying adult for each free costumed child.) Additionally, on each of the four weekend days, kids can collect candy and prizes in safe trick-or- treating (while supplies last), and everyone …

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by Ken Davis
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Norwalk's Human Services Council Hosts Touch-A-Truck At Taylor Farm Norwalk's Human Services Council Hosts Touch-A-Truck At Taylor Farm
Norwalk's Human Services Council Hosts Touch-a-truck At Taylor Farm NORWALK, Conn. -- Human Services Council’s fifth annual KIDZFEST Touch-A-Truck & More Fundraiser to benefit Children’s Connection will be held rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at  Taylor Farm Park, located on Calf Pasture Beach Road in Norwalk.  This hands-on interactive family event has more than 50 real vehicles that dig, climb, rescue, crunch, honk and fly. Cost is just $5 per person. KIDZFEST offers the unique opportunity for families to get in and explore construction, emergency and recreation vehicles of all sizes that are typically off…

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by Tom Renner
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Grab A Cuppa Joe For National Coffee With A Cop Day, Shelton Grab A Cuppa Joe For National Coffee With A Cop Day, Shelton
Grab A Cuppa Joe For National Coffee With A Cop Day, Shelton Police in Fairfield counties will join law enforcement nationwide and across the globe in sharing coffee with the their communities. National Coffee with a Cop Day is celebrated annually on Friday, Oct. 7 as a way to build relationships between local police and the public. Since the endeavor was first launched in 2011 in California, it's spread to all 50 states and beyond. Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa have joined in the community police outreach venture this year, according to Coffee with a Cop website. The goal is to bring local police and residents together in a casual setting to…

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by Cindy Capitani