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Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally
Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally DANBURY, Conn. -- Community members are invited to stand together to defeat hate at a Humanity Rally on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Central Christian Church of Danbury. "We've been pretty inundated with calls and inquiries about people who are afraid of different things. We have four people who are very close friends of ARC's who have been detained," said the Rev. Phyllis J. "P.J." Leopold, Executive Director of the Board at the Association of Religious Communities, which is organizing the rally. The rally is a chance for neighbors to build and reinforce positive bridges, the AR…

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by Donna Christopher
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Norwalk Historical Society Talk Focuses On First Black Diplomat In U.S. Norwalk Historical Society Talk Focuses On First Black Diplomat In U.S.
Norwalk Historical Society Talk Focuses On First Black Diplomat In U.S. NORWALK, Conn. – To celebrate Black History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society is holding a talk on the life of Ebenezer D. Bassett, a pioneering black educator who served as the United States’ first black diplomat after the Civil War. Carolyn Ivanoff, an award-winning local historian and educator, is set to deliver the talk, which she has called “The Life and Times of a Quiet American Hero – Ebenezer D. Bassett,” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets to the event cost $5 at the door. Ivanoff, an assistant principal at Shelton High School, was named the Civil War Trust’s Civil War Teacher of the…

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by James O'Rourke
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Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day
Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONN. -- Still looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five places in Fairfield County that have already done the planning for you: For the Health Enthusiast B.good, Fairfield: The counter-serve chain features health-conscious versions of fast-food favs such as baked french fries. A four-course dinner for two, which includes soup, entrée, wine and dark chocolate smoothies for dessert will set you back $40, but your heart will thank you for it. Love Rules: 1460 Post Road, (203) 292-8970. For That Sweet Tooth Café Xpresso, Newtown: Delight your sweetheart…

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by Carol Reif
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'Seussical the Musical' To Be Performed In Bethel This Weekend 'Seussical the Musical' To Be Performed In Bethel This Weekend
'Seussical the Musical' To Be Performed In Bethel This Weekend BETHEL, CONN. – Horton the Elephant, the mean old Grinch, Gertrude McFuzz and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters will be bringing smiles to Bethel this weekend. About 40 students from the Spark Arts Bethel, a performing arts school,  will be putting on “Seussical the Musical” at Bethel Middle School, located at 600 Whittlesey Drive. The performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The performers range in age from five to 15. The full-length musical will be directed by Western Connecticut State University theater professor Anthony Depoto and Er…

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by Carol Reif
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Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price
Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price WESTPORT, Conn. — Annie Keefe, curator of Westport Country Playhouse's Script In Hand series,  highlighted this season’s three offerings for Y’s Men of Westport and Weston last week. Keefe called the series “theater light — no production values, no costumes, no scenery, no special lighting effects, no sound, no properties.” Just “good stories read by wonderful actors.” These bare bones script readings originated when Academy Award-winning actress Joanne Woodward became artistic director at the playhouse. Woodward said she "heard things better than she read them.”  Keefe, assistant art…

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by Roy Fuchs
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Shelton Farmers Market Sells Fresh Goodies All Through The Winter Shelton Farmers Market Sells Fresh Goodies All Through The Winter
Shelton Farmers Market Sells Fresh Goodies All Through The Winter SHELTON, Conn. – It was cold on Saturday, but the sun was out and so were the vendors from local farms as the Shelton Farmers Market opened the doors for its indoor event. There were lots of goodies to choose from, ranging from fresh vegetables, pies, jarred tomato sauces, wine, and much more. If you arrive early, breakfast food is made fresh to order, and sometimes there is even live music. “Every Saturday, when the market is open, I love to get an early start with some breakfast with my daughter and then we pick out some fresh vegetables and some tomato sauce to save for our Sunday night …

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by Nicole Zappone
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Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life
Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life BETHEL -- "Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired," asks Bethel chiropractor Donna Boylan. If the answer is "yes," she invites you to her talk Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at her 2 Library Place practice. Anyone dealing with having trouble sleeping, feeling stiff or achy, or having less energy may benefit, Boylan told Daily Voice. She will cover reasons for the diminished health and encourage participants to gain momentum in their goals, whether it is to lose weight, gain energy, or improve flexibility. She has been given the free lectures since opening he…

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by Donna Christopher
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Baseball Clinic Honoring Ridgefield Boy Comes To Danbury Baseball Clinic Honoring Ridgefield Boy Comes To Danbury
Baseball Clinic Honoring Ridgefield Boy Comes To Danbury RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The third annual "Live Life to the Max" baseball clinic, named after the late Max Rosenfield of Ridgefield, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Danbury Sports Dome. The clinic features instruction by players on the University of Hartford baseball team. It runs from 5-7 p.m., and registration is $50. Players can register at 4:30 p.m. or on the Max Michael Rosenfield website. People can also bring new or gently used sports equipment to the clinic to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Ridgefield, Stamford and Lower Naugatuck Valley. Prior to the clinic, The Tiger's …

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by Tom Renner
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Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC
Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield artists Bruce and Joanne Hunter feel very strongly about equal rights, and to demonstrate this they organized a mural for the public to help create. Participants will be able to work on the mural, called “Eyes of the World,” in Manhattan on Saturday. The event is in the same location as the Women's March on New York City. The mural will be made of broken ceramic tile pieces, adhered to a board. Participants will put corresponding color tile pieces onto the board, where that same color will be painted.  "The mural is a tangible and permanent piece of art…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown
Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. – The fifth annual 5k race to honor the memories of victims of the Sandy Hook shootings and support those impacted by the tragic events will be held on April 1. The race will take place on Saturday, April 1, on the campus of Fairfield Hills in Newtown beginning at 9 a.m. with staggered fun runs for kids. The 5k starts at 9:45 a.m. Online registration will open on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. on the official race website, www.5krunforshf.org. The Sandy Hook 5K has increased to 2,500 runners, the largest since the race moved back to Newtown. There will be no lottery for participat…

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by Tom Renner
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Ridgefield Playhouse Pays Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr. Ridgefield Playhouse Pays Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr.
Ridgefield Playhouse Pays Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr. RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of Ridgefield will honor two community influencers, including one posthumously, at the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16. The celebration will honor Daniela Sikora, music director of The Ridgefield Chorale, and a posthumous award will be presented to the family of Tom Belote. The afternoon will feature special performances by Broadway’s Daniel Levine and Bryan Perri as well as The Ridgefield Chorale, The Serendipity Chorale, Kimberly Wilson, Ridgefield A Better Chance and students from Keys, a non-profit organization that brin…

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by Tom Renner
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Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore
Bereavement Expert Gives Talk On End-Of-Life Decisions At Bethel Bookstore BETHEL, Conn. -- A bereavement expert will talk about end-of-life care Thursday, Jan. 12 at Byrd's Books in Bethel The Conversation Project with Beryl Knudsen, a facilitator of a bereavement support group at Danbury Hospital, will lead this discussion. The project is dedicated to helping people talk about their end-of-life care. The idea to host this discussion arose from a recent book discussion on "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande at the store, said the announcement. This event is open to all and is free. In addition, participants will receive a free "Conversation Project s…

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by Donna Christopher