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Actor Mikel Murfi Brings "Man in the Woman's Shoes" To Kent Lakes Actor Mikel Murfi Brings "Man in the Woman's Shoes" To Kent Lakes
Actor Mikel Murfi Brings "Man in the Woman's Shoes" To Kent Lakes KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Irish actor Mikel Murfi is bringing “The Man in the Woman’s Shoes” to Arts on the Lake, 640 Rte. 52 in Kent Lakes for one performance on Saturday, March 5, at 8 p.m. Originally developed at the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo County, Ireland, “The Man in the Woman’s Shoes” went on to win the Stewart Parker BBC Drama Award in 2013 and was nominated for the best new play in the Irish Times Theatre Awards in 2014. When it played at the Irish Arts Center in New York City last March, it became a New York Times Critic’s Pick.  Created by interviewing people in rural Ireland, “The …

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Temple B'nai Chaim In Wilton Presents Program On Teen Emotions Temple B'nai Chaim In Wilton Presents Program On Teen Emotions
Temple B'nai Chaim In Wilton Presents Program On Teen Emotions WILTON, Conn. -- Dr. Aaron Krasner and Tracey Masella, both of Silver Hill Hospital, will present a program entitled "Coping with Intense Feelings: the Emotional Rollercoaster of Tweens and Teens," on March 9 at Temple B’nai Chaim in Wilton. Moody teenagers are hard to understand. Sometimes it seems everything is okay, but parents worry about something more serious happening and want to know more about it.  This talk is geared toward helping parents better understand the emotional lives of teens. Specifically it will help parents who have some worries about their teens assess wheth…

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Author Page Dickey To Speak To New Canaan Beautification League Author Page Dickey To Speak To New Canaan Beautification League
Author Page Dickey To Speak To New Canaan Beautification League NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Beautification League will present author, garden designer and lecturer, Page Dickey on Wednesday, March 2. Dickey currently serves on the board of the Garden Conservancy and is one of the founders of its Open Days program. In her presentation,“Some of My Favorite Gardens and Why,” she will showcase a variety of spectacular private gardens in the United States and Europe that appeal to her because of their particularly strong sense of design, atmosphere, or spirit of originality.  She will also share the delights and challenges of creating her own garden, …

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Lifestyle
Bethel Library Goes For Cash Prizes On Giving Day Bethel Library Goes For Cash Prizes On Giving Day
Bethel Library Goes For Cash Prizes On Giving Day BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel Public Library is participating in Fairfield County Giving Day for the first time this year. This makes the library a "newbie" and eligible to win cash prizes up to $20,000. Residents can help by making even a small donation to the library on March 10 which is Fairfield County Giving Day. There are two $20,000 prizes for the highest number of unique donors and for the most dollars raised. There will also be power hour prizes awarded for the most unique donors during each of these time periods: 6 to 7 a.m. Rise and Shine, $1,000 for "newbies"…

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Business
Stratford Mayor To Address Business Community Stratford Mayor To Address Business Community
Stratford Mayor To Address Business Community STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Regional Business Council and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce are inviting residents to the mayor's annual address to the business community and luncheon featuring Stratford Mayor John Harkins.The event will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the the Oronoque Country Club; reservations are required by March 15. Tickets are $15 for members and $30 for walk-ins.  Click here for more information. Harkins was sworn in as Stratford’s second mayor Dec. 14, 2009. A lifelong resident of Stratford, Harkins has been serving his hometown in public offic…

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Politics
Shelton Lawmakers Propose Bill Repealing Tax On Social Security Shelton Lawmakers Propose Bill Repealing Tax On Social Security
Shelton Lawmakers Propose Bill Repealing Tax On Social Security SHELTON, Conn. -- Shelton State Reps. Jason Perillo (R-113) and Ben McGorty (R-122) are once again proposing legislation this session that would exempt Social Security and pension benefits from the state income tax.“It’s this simple; the policies of this governor and Democratic leaders in the legislature have simply made this state too expensive for people to live here, or remain here after they retire,” said Perillo, who represents Shelton. “Certainly one of the many things that make seniors and retirees on fixed incomes unable to afford to remain here is our personal income tax on Social Se…

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Sports
Fairfield County High School Hockey Teams Set For ALS Fundraiser Fairfield County High School Hockey Teams Set For ALS Fundraiser
Fairfield County High School Hockey Teams Set For ALS Fundraiser FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Ice hockey teams from 15 schools in Fairfield County have raised nearly $55,000 since Jan. 20 for ALS research through the FCIAC #IceALS fundraising campaign. Every FCIAC school’s team of hockey players has raised nearly $2,000 for #IceALS. Top fundraising amounts came from Wilton High School, which raised more than $14,000, followed by New Canaan High School at nearly $6,000, Trinity Catholic ($5,000), St. Joseph’s ($4,000) and Darien, Trumbull and Ridgefield high schools ($3,000 each).  With the season coming to a close, the teams are committed to reaching their …

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Schools
Study Skills Workshops Coming To New Canaan For First Time Study Skills Workshops Coming To New Canaan For First Time
Study Skills Workshops Coming To New Canaan For First Time NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Whether your student is feeling overwhelmed, overworked, frustrated, or simply wants to do their personal best for the rest of the academic year, the evidence-based S4 Study Skills workshop in New Canaan will show them the path to academic success. “Parents, students and teachers agree knowing how to study offers the pathway to academic success in school. We are thrilled to host the S4 program at New Canaan High School so that all students may benefit,” said Michelle Sagalyn, president of Successful Study Skills 4 Students.  Essential Study Skills for High School Student…

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Check Out Summer Camps At Fair In White Plains Check Out Summer Camps At Fair In White Plains
Check Out Summer Camps At Fair In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Come to the White Plains Recreation and Parks Camp Fair, Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at White Plains High School Cafeteria to learn more about summer camp offerings. The event is free, all are invited, whether residents or non-residents. Learn about the camp programs, meet the camp directors and staff and hear about both half and full day camps with activities, entertainment, special events, trips, swimming and early drop off and extended day services.  Specialty camps include Cheer-Hip Hop Camp, JF Football Camp, WP Youth Soccer Camp, TGA Golf Camp, Lacr…

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Metropolitan Museum Of Art Comes To Darien Library Metropolitan Museum Of Art Comes To Darien Library
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Comes To Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. -- The Louise Parker Berry Community Room will feature a preview of the new Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Living during the late 18th century, one of the most turbulent periods in European history and one in which women essentially were excluded from the official French Painting Academy, Vigée Le Brun defied the odds. A mostly self-taught but extremely talented artist, she achieved incredible success, even becoming, by her mid-20s, the favorite portraitist of Marie Antoinette. Forced to flee France during the uphe…

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