DANBURY, CT – As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Western Connecticut State University will host a special panel event entitled “Career Viewpoints From Trailblazing Hispanic Leaders.” Sponsored by the Savings Bank of Danbury, the event will feature four regional Hispanic community leaders representing hot industries, offering powerful insight and advice for students and…
Month: September 2022
“Meet Local Authors” Event at Dogwood Books & Gifts in Greenwich on Saturday, October 1
Meet a dozen local authors at Dogwood Books and Gifts on Saturday, Oct. 1, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The authors will be there to sign books, answer any questions, and have casual conversation. Stroll with your Dogwood latte, shop, and experience what every book lover enjoys- talking about books they’ve read and finding new…
Stamford Senior Center Partners with Over 60 Club for Senior Inflation Assistance Fair on October 6th
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Senior Center and Over 60 Club invites seniors and their caregivers to join them at the Over 60 Club on October 6th from 10 am – 1 pm for a morning of information and resources on financial relief for seniors during this time of significant inflation. With inflation recently reaching…
“Cloak and Dagger: Espionage During the American Revolution”
NORWALK, CT – Spies and intrigue during the American Revolution will be explored in Eric Chandler’s new lecture, “Cloak and Dagger: Espionage During the American Revolution” on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30pm in the old town meetinghouse at Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street in Norwalk, CT. Tickets: $5.00 per person at…
Governor Lamont comments on Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state for the 2021 calendar year: “This report shows violent and property crimes are down in Connecticut from the previous year, preserving…
Maritime Aquarium Mask Up Evening – Saturday, September 24
NORWALK, CT – As the pandemic winds down and masks become optional everywhere, there are still people who are apprehensive about being in a maskless indoor setting. That’s why, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is inviting guests, who would prefer that everyone wears a face covering indoors for a special Mask Up Maritime event from…
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to unveil behind the scenes risks and pitfalls of Victorian era fashion
Norwalk, CT – On Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at 2 p.m., Deborah Kraak, an independent museum professional specializing in historic textiles, costumes, and interiors, will give a talk titled, Victorian Fashion, Dangerous Dyes, and Murderous Millinery at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. To reserve tickets attendees can visit the Events page…
GasBuddy: Gas prices in CT fall 14.3 cents in the last week
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have fallen 14.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 55.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 35.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Swinging Jazz Show with Grammy Award-Winning Vince Giordano and the Mini Hawks 7 comes to the Weston Historical Society
WESTON, CT – Grammy Award-Winning Vince Giordano returns to the Weston Historical Society with his Mini Hawks 7 for a Swinging Jazz Concert on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 2pm – 6pm at 104 Weston Road Weston, CT. The music of Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes with Charlie Judkins & Brian Nalepka will…
DART Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the DART to the Finish Charity Walk Scheduled for September 24
Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART) is honoring its 20th anniversary this year and holding its fifth annual charity walk, DART to the Finish, on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. This family-friendly and accessible two-mile walk is $30 for adults 22 years and older, $15 for…