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Events

Norwalk High School Cheerleaders Plan Car Wash, Bake Sale Fundraiser NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk High School cheerleaders are raising money to attend National Cheerleaders Association Camp at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Honesdale, Pa. Support the NHS Cheerleading team at its car wash and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The team needs money for transportation and team gear. Camp Lake Bryn Mawr’s program has an intensive four-day curriculum that focuses on the proper balance of skill, leadership, technique and character. The car wash and bake sale will take place at the Norwalk Eagles Club, 6 Mott Ave., Norwalk.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Lifestyle

New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Inn Holds 'Iron Chef' Culinary Showdown NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Waveny Chef Wayne Theodis recently took home the title and trophy at Lifecare Inn's first ever live Iron Chef showdown. Iron Chefs Terri Salmons, Wayne Theodis and Jonathon Lindley had exactly one hour to create unique culinary masterpieces honoring a secret ingredient, oranges, in a culinary battle. The chefs’ entrée and dessert creations were rated by a panel of judges, former Board president and development committee member Judy Bentley, Waveny’s Chief Financial Officer Shaun Powell and Assistant Director of Resident Activities Barbara Jeffries, as well as The Inn's au…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Events

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Displays Stop-Motion Photos From 1887 GREENWICH, Conn. -- Two experimental works by the innovative artist-photographer Eadweard Muybridge from the Bruce Museum’s collection have come up from storage and are now on view at the Greenwich museum. Muybridge began his pioneering photographic work in animal movement in 1872 at the request of racehorse owner and former California Gov. Leland Stanford. Fifteen years later, Muybridge was still exploring the subject. His innovative approach to photography led to new methods in animation and improved stop-motion techniques. At an outdoor studio created for him at the University of Pennsyl…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Neighbors

Kids Can Take Nature Class At Bruce Museum In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will offer cool adventures on hot days for children ages 6-12.From Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 4, from 1-4 p.m., children can enjoy an exploration of the museum's current exhibitions and hands-on activities. On Tuesday, the theme will be “Art of Nature,” inspired by the exhibition "Flora and Fauna: Drawings by Francesca Anderson." Activities will include Styrofoam scratchboard printing, nature journaling and natural object collaging. On Wednesday, children can spend the afternoon exploring simple physics concepts through experim…

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07/28/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police K-9s Receive New Safety Gear FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Police Department K-9s Maverick and Jagger have received bullet- and stab-protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K-9 Maverick’s vest is sponsored by Robert Kipp of Pro-Health Chiropractic in Southport and embroidered with the sentiment “Never Waiver-Never Give Up-Partners Forever.” K-9 Jagger’s vest is sponsored by Kathleen Koulogianis of Country Cow Deli in Fairfield and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to love-Trained to Serve-Loyal to the end”. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. is a charity loca…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Politics

Hwang Sponsors Fairfield Forum On Proposed Insurance Rate Increases FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Sen. Tony Hwang is hosting an informational forum on Connecticut’s proposed health insurance and long-term care rate increases on Tuesday in Fairfield. The forum will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart University’s Schine Auditorium, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. The event will feature a panel discussion with guest speakers, including insurance and health care policy experts. The public will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Hwang is encouraging ratepayers to speak out about potential double-digit increases in health care insurance rates. Public hear…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Politics

Shelton Postpones Forum On Health Insurance Rates UPDATE: This forum has been postponed. No new date has been set. SHELTON, Conn. -- State Sen. Kevin Kelly and state Reps. Jason Perillo and Ben McGorty are hosting an informational forum in Shelton on proposed rate increases by health insurers. The forum will take place on Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St. The event will feature a panel discussion with guest speakers including insurance and health care policy experts from the Office of Healthcare Advocate, the Connecticut Association of Health Care Plans and the Yankee Institute. The public will also have…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Police & Fire

Echo Hose Hook And Ladder Seeks New Members SHELTON, Conn. -- Echo Hose Hook and Ladder in Shelton is looking for new members to join their ranks. Visit their website and click join for an application and membership information. Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Company No.1 is located in the city of Shelton at 379 Coram Ave. within the downtown district. They have been serving the community since 1882, providing fire suppression and rescue services to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a 100 percent volunteer basis.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Police & Fire

Junior Police Academy Kicks Off In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The first day of the Junior Police Academy was Monday, July 25.This week-long program invites children ages eight to 15 to learn about what local police officers do. Some of the topics covered include: Crime scene investigation Accident reconstruction Laser and radar Police K-9 This is the 13th year of the program in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Ridgefield. The JPA was started by Lieutenant Shawn Platt when he was the department's Detective Youth Officer.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

Schools

New Grad From Greenwich High Competes On Champion U.S. Math Team GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich High School graduate Michael Kural, from the class of 2016, is a member of the U. S. Math Team that has for the second year in a row won first place in the 2016 International Mathematical Olympiad. The U.S. team competed with high school students from more than 100 countries around the world in early July at the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad held in Hong Kong. Kural was also part of the U.S. team that won the 2015 IMO, the first team from the United States in 21 years to achieve first place in the global competition. Kural and his five teammates we…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/28/2016

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