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Grants Support Early Childhood Education In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, has announced that five programs in Norwalk have been approved for state grants that fund facility improvements and capital repairs for school readiness programs and state-funded day care centers. “This funding strengthens the providers and educators who make a real difference in the daily lives of our young children,” said Duff. “Early childhood education is the foundation of a successful future, and these programs strive to provide that for all of Norwalk’s children.” The funding for these programs, awarded through …

by Cassandra Huerta

04/14/2015

Neighbors

Local Filmmakers Debut First Feature At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- "Those Who Wander," a feature film by Abigail Schwarz and Nicola Scandiffio, both formerly of New Canaan, recently had its first screening at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Both of the film’s creators were in town for the red-carpet event. The movie – which stars Bonnie Wright of "Harry Potter" film fame -- was written and directed by Schwarz, and produced by Scandiffio. Schwarz and Scandiffio graduated from New Canaan High School in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Although the two did not know each other well in high school, they met and formed a creative partnership soon …

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04/14/2015

Events

Dancing With The Stars Benefits Programming At Danbury Youth Services DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury Youth Services is hosting a "Dancing with the Stars" event, a night of dancing and fun, with proceeds to benefit its programming. The event will be at The Palace Danbury on Saturday, April 25, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. It is sponsored by Union Savings Bank and is in partnership with A Common Ground Community Arts Center and Arthur Murray. "Without the support from the community's local dance studios and dedicated community professional dancers and stars this would not be possible. I am very thankful for their support and belief in the DYS mission and the countle…

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04/14/2015

Neighbors

Norwalk Hospital Nurse Featured As Hometown Hero NORWALK, Conn. -- Audra Riley-Wade, an intensive care nurse at Norwalk Hospital, was recently named a News 12 Connecticut “Hometown Hero.” Riley-Wade recently participated in a mission trip to Uganda, where she taught nurses how to provide the best care for their patients through workshops and case scenarios. The trip was a truly rewarding experience for Riley-Wade, and she hopes to volunteer her time again. This “Hometown Hero” segment can be here at any time on the News 12 Interactive website.

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04/14/2015

Neighbors

Stamford's Alliance For Cancer Gene Therapy Appoints New Chairman STAMFORD, Conn. -- World-renowned scientist and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine genetics and biochemistry professor Joseph Glorioso III has been named chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council at the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy in Stamford. Glorioso is known for his work on the molecular and genetic aspects of the herpes simplex virus and how to better engineer this organism as a vector for transporting therapeutic genes. He will take the helm from Dr. Savio L.C. Woo, founding chairman of ACGT’s Scientific Advisory Council; Woo also was named the council's chairman emer…

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04/14/2015

News

Westport Hosts Meeting On Golf Course Maintenance WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Parks and Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy has announced that the public is invited to meet the key managers of ValleyCrest Golf Maintenance on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium. VallyCrest is entering the second year of a relationship to maintain the 18-hole municipal golf course at Longshore Club Park. This will be an opportunity for Longshore golfers to meet with the team at ValleyCrest and recently appointed golf course superintendent Michael Golden. Golden will be joined by John Crowder, ValleyCrest vice president of business…

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04/14/2015

Events

Pleasantville Tennis Club Schedules Kids Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville Tennis Club will host a kids day on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. The club invites the community at large to visit the club, free of charge, to see the club’s facilities and enjoy some light refreshments. The club will offer lessons and other activities at no cost. The centerpiece of the day’s activities will be the club’s new court, designed for children ages 10 and younger. “The 10-and-under court, which we believe is the first such court in the Northeast built to USTA specifications, will enab…

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04/14/2015

Events

Norwalk Seniors Invited to Senior Citizens Connections Day NORWALK, Conn. -- Mayor Harry Rilling invites Norwalk seniors to Senior Citizens Connection Day on Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. Seniors can enjoy refreshments while learning about cost-saving programs and meeting the people who administer them, as well as the mayor. The event is free of charge and is sponsored by the mayor’s office. It will offer opportunities for seniors to learn about programs that could save them money on taxes, rent, groceries, energy, medical care and other services. The Norwalk Health Department will offer free b…

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04/14/2015

Neighbors

New Assistant Principal Selected For Greenwich's Central Middle School GREENWICH, Conn. -- Scott G. Trungadi will take over as the new assistant principal at Central Middle School in Greenwich, effective July 1, Greenwich Superintendent of Schools Bill McKersie announced. Trungadi is currently a sixth-grade technology integration specialist at Bennett Academy in the Manchester Public Schools. “Scott Trungadi is an ideal match for Central Middle School. He has a strong ‘kids first’ perspective and understands well the academic and social-emotional profile of a middle school student. He brings a great deal of knowledge and experience in curriculum developme…

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04/14/2015

Lifestyle

On the Way Cafe In Rye Gets Reviewed by New York Times RYE, N.Y. -- On the Way Cafe serves coffee that's good to the last drop and offers a comfortable and welcoming environment, according to nytimes.com. Owners George and Grace Degenhardt and Joseph Mortelliti also bring a welcoming touch to the restaurant. Not only is the environment friendly, but the interior decor, including the featured artwork, was also an elegant addition, reported nytimes.com. The restaurant received a "good" rating, which also included reasonable prices and a fun menu, reported nytimes.com. To read the full review, click here.

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04/14/2015

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