Wilton, CT – Wilton Library is getting ready for its community-wide reading program Wilton Reads 2023 with a full slate of special events and programs scheduled for April and May. The library invites all community members to join us as we come together to read, discuss, and reflect upon Vigil Harbor by National Book Award…
The City of Norwalk has three upcoming collection dates where we will accept mattresses and box springs for free at the Norwalk Public Works Center located at 15 South Smith Street, Norwalk, CT. The free collection program is in partnership with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Connecticut Bye Bye Mattress Program, in which the mattresses and…
WESTON, CT – Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind (CTOM) brought creativity to life this past weekend, hosting its 2023 CTOM Tournament at Southern Connecticut State University. On March 18th, over 45 teams of students from grades Kindergarten through 12th grade participated in the CTOM creative problem-solving competition. Imagine trying to build an original team-made vehicle…
For nearly 85 years, young and old alike have been thrilled by Dorothy’s journey to Oz in the MGM musical, “The WIzard of Oz.” Now, that same story, and all the famous film songs, will be in a live theatrical production playing in the Kweskin Theatre, Stamford, March 31 through April 22. Featured in the…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education is releasing $11.5 million from its share of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to continue its highly successful Summer Enrichment Program in summer 2023 and summer 2024. The governor proposed the creation of…
Westport Country Playhouse announces casting for a Script in Hand playreading of Theresa Rebeck’s thriller, “Mauritius,” on Monday, March13, at 7 p.m., directed by the playright herself. The play’s title refers to the island of Mauritius (pronounced mr·i·shuhs), the origin of two extremely valuable, rare stamps that incite a conflict to gain their possession. The…
Westport Country Playhouse announces that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants. Interns enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff during summer months. Named in honor of actress, director, and the Playhouse’s former artistic director, the Joanne Woodward Internship…
The family play about social anxiety disorder marks the launch of the Playhouse Mobile Unit for ages 9 to 15 Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Scaredy Kat Presents,” on Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m., for one performance only. The show is currently touring the area through April as the inaugural production of the Playhouse…
DANBURY, CT – The Spring 2023 Greater Danbury Job Fair, sponsored by the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board and the Western Connecticut State University Career Success Center, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the Danbury Fair Center Court, 7 Backus Ave. in Danbury.…
STAMFORD, CT., February 9, 2023 — The First County Bank Foundation is now accepting applications for the annual Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award. High school seniors can apply at https://firstcountybank.com/community/awards-and-scholarships/ The Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award rewards high school seniors residing in the towns of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport and Bridgeport,…
