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Boy Scouts To Allow Girls To Join Cub Scouts, Become Eagle Scouts
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that it will welcome girls into its Cub Scout program and will develop a scouting program for older girls that will allow them to advance and reach the rank of Eagle Scout. The BSA Board of Directors unanimously approved the decision Wednesday after years of receiving requests from families and girls. The organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts and gained input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who have never been involved in scouting. “This decision is true to the BS…
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Stop Being Unhappy: Be Selfish, Advises Greenwich Parenting Expert
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Moms who experience fatigue, frustration and resentment may be surprised to learn their emotions have a startling cause: They feel bad because they’re not being selfish enough. This insight comes from Jane Wyker, a parent educator and author of “Soul Selfish: The Awakening of a Good Girl.” Taking care of children can be an all-consuming task, says the Greenwich resident. When mothers feel like no one is noticing or appreciating what they’re doing, or worse, taking their hard work for granted, they may ask themselves: “When is it my turn? When is someone going to take ca…
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Friends Near And Far Help Stamford Family Win Free New Roof
STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford couple will receive a free roof this month after family and friends across the country voted them the winners of Prizio Roofing and Siding Co.’s No Roof Left Behind giveback. Friends nominated homeowners Jordan and Freer Ferenc in the contest, saying they “really deserve to catch a break.” Jordan Ferenc has HERNS disease, a rare condition that has caused him to lose much of his eyesight and left him unable to work. His wife Freer is an elementary school teacher in Greenwich and they have a daughter in kindergarten. “We are incredibly grateful to have won this a…
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Danbury Scout Building Pavilion At Kenosia Seeks Help With Eagle Project
DANBURY, Conn. — A 15-year-old from Danbury has set to work on his Eagle Scout project to make improvements at Kenosia Park that can be enjoyed by the whole community. He just needs a little bit of help. Reed Lyall, a member of Troop 52 chartered at King Street Church, has launched a GoFundMe page to help raise money to complete a shade pavilion at the popular park on the city's West Side. "My brother, Jack, and I very much enjoy playing soccer, and we decided to do projects that would benefit all residents of the greater Danbury community as well as our local soccer club," R…
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Stamford Fancy Dress Ball Will 'Unmask' Cycle Of Child Abuse
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Exchange Club of Stamford hopes to ‘unmask’ child abuse and raise funds for its Parenting Skills Center with its 2nd annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. The Venetian-style fancy dress evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes dinner and open bar, dancing to the Summertime Band and a DJ, locally crafted beverages from sponsors Asylum Distillery and Black Hog Brewing Co. and complimentary red carpet glamor shots from sponsor Stewart Title Insurance. Exchange Club past President Nino Antonelli, vice president of business banking and …
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Kennedy Center To Honor Retiring President At 53rd Four Seasons Ball
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Martin Schwartz, the retiring president and CEO of the Kennedy Center, will be the guest of honor at the nonprofit’s 53rd annual Four Seasons Ball Crystal Gala. Planned for the Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton, the Nov. 4 event will commemorate Schwartz’ more than 39 years of service at the agency. A champion for people with intellectual disabilities, the Trumbull resident has touched the lives of thousands of families throughout Connecticut and is nationally recognized in the rehabilitation field. “Marty is an exceptional leader who has made a difference in the lives…
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Weir Farm Honors Ridgefield Intern With Park's First Young Steward Award
WILTON, Conn. — The Friends of Weir Farm awarded the first Young Stewards awards to three seasonal interns who worked at the national historic site this season. Weir Farm’s Youth Internship Program exposes interns to a variety of National Park Service careers and hands-on experience by completing projects and working with park staff, partners and volunteers. Awards were presented to the three interns in recognition of their accomplishments: Tanner Burgdorf of Bridgeport, a natural resources intern Josh Pfohl of Ridgefield, a youth ambassador intern Claire Tensa of Danbury, a youth ambass…
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CT Against Gun Violence Hosts Candlelight Vigil For Las Vegas
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — About 100 people gathered in Fairfield Wednesday night to honor the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting. Organized by CT Against Gun Violence, the vigil began at 7:30 p.m. outside the organization’s Old Post Road office. Fifty-eight were killed and nearly 500 injured in the massacre, the deadliest in modern U.S. history. “Right now Congress is considering two bills that will make us less safe from gun violence, when what they should be doing is passing legislation to make us safer,” read an invitation to the vigil from Executive Director Ron Pinciaro. “It’s time for c…
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NCC Student Featured In Short Story Anthology Showcasing Deaf Writers
NORWALK, Conn. – Jacob Waring, a student at Norwalk Community College, is one of the featured short story contributors to the anthology "Tripping the Tale Fantastic: Weird Fiction by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Writers." The anthology will be published on Sunday, Oct. 15. The publication, promoted as the first weird fiction (e.g. science fiction, horror, supernatural fantasy) featuring only deaf and hard of hearing writers, includes 20 stories ranging from haunted Civil War battlefields to lab-grown dinosaurs, bio-engineered fleas and scary forest creatures. Waring has written a st…
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Students At Danbury's Ridley-Lowell Help Red Cross In Wake Of Hurricanes
DANBURY, Conn. — The students at Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute in Danbury banded together to help the Red Cross with disaster relief after Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico were hit with multiple hurricanes. The students from the Massage Therapy and Esthetics program decided to donate all profits from their public clinic on Friday, Sept. 29, to the Red Cross. All esthetics and massage therapy teachers and students were involved in the effort. “People who practice esthetics and massage therapy are dedicated to using their hands to help others. This fundraiser allowed our st…
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Candlelight Vigil For Las Vegas Victims Planned For Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — CT Against Gun Violence will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday to honor the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting. The vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m. outside the organization’s Fairfield office, 739 Old Post Road. Fifty-nine were killed and more than 500 injured in the massacre, the deadliest in modern U.S. history. “Right now Congress is considering two bills that will make us less safe from gun violence, when what they should be doing is passing legislation to make us safer,” read an invitation to the vigil from Executive Director Ron Pinciaro. “It’s time for citizens…
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From Weston To Moscow: Local Author Shares Personal Tale In NYC Play
WESTON, Conn. -- Elizabeth Fuller knows how to weave a story. The Weston resident is the author of "Me and Jezebel," which is about her real-life experience with actress Bette Davis (who came to Fuller’s home for dinner and ended up staying a month). And now she has another tale up her sleeve. And, like her first, it's also true to life. This time, it's a two-character play. "Adoptirovat," which she co-wrote with Joel Vig, outlines her experience adopting a little girl from Russia. The 90-minute staged reading takes audiences on a journey stretching from Weston to Mos…
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