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Kissable Camels Come to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo!

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is known for offering special family programming during the summer months. In years past, the zoo has featured a free flight bird show, Rainforest Reptiles, and last year’s Galapagos tortoises were a huge hit with the public. Starting this weekend, two camels will call Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo home through Labor Day.  “Kids [...]

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Danbury Memorial Day Parade 2013

Danbury Memorial Day Parade 2013

Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 30th 1868.  Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country.  In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday of May.   Many towns honor those who have fought and died for [...]

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Brookfield Memorial Day Parade and Strawberry Festival 2013

Brookfield Memorial Day Parade and Strawberry Festival 2013

Brookfield’s annual Memorial Day parade will be held on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm.  The parade starts at Brookfield High School and will proceed down Route 25 to Route 133, ending at Center Elementary School. Following the parade, the Brookfield Historical Society will host their annual Strawberry Festival.  The parade ends at the museum parking lot [...]

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The Joy of Reading: A Concert with Al deCant at Danbury Library

The Joy of Reading: A Concert with Al deCant at Danbury Library

Enjoy a musical journey with singer, songwriter and storyteller Al deCant, also know as “The Singing Principal”, at Danbury Library on Friday, May 24th from 11am-12pm. This enthusiastic principal promotes the joy of reading and empowers kids to discover their own potential for making a difference in their world. Al’s spirited performance is packed with [...]

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Danbury Fair Mall Carnival 2013

Danbury Fair Mall Carnival 2013

It’s that time of year again!  Time for the annual carnival at the Danbury Fair Mall!  Carnival games, rides, and food await you from May 23rd-June 9th. Coupons will be available at Guest Services located on the upper level in front of XXI Forever. Save $3 dollars with the coupon when purchasing any ALL DAY or any ONE [...]

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Whole Foods Market Danbury Grand Opening

Whole Foods Market Danbury Grand Opening

Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, is opening its ninth Connecticut location on Friday, May 17th at 9:00AM in Danbury, CT.  The new store at 5C Sugar Hollow Road in the Shops at Marcus Dairy is located directly across from the Danbury Fair Mall. The store opening celebrations will [...]

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37th Annual St. Mary School Carnival-Bethel, CT

37th Annual St. Mary School Carnival-Bethel, CT

Head to Bethel, CT Wednesday, May 15th-Sunday, May 19th for the 37th Annual St. Mary School Carnival! The carnival returns to the front lawn of the Bethel Municipal Center this year. Rides, games, great food, Raffle, safe family fun, and a community atmosphere await all on Bethel’s Memorial Day Parade weekend!  Hours:Wed – Fri 6:00pm – [...]

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Watershed Art Gallery Features Beatrice Coron

Watershed Art Gallery Features Beatrice Coron

Renowned French paper cut artist Béatrice Coron will premiere her new work, “Etched in Stone,” an intricate interpretation of the story of Ridgefield, Connecticut, during her solo exhibition, Stories by a Thousand Cuts, at Watershed Gallery beginning Saturday, May 11th. Coron, who has developed a language of storytelling by paper cutting multi-layered stories in the [...]

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The Danbury Music Centre Presents “The Bells”

The Danbury Music Centre Presents “The Bells”

Join the Danbury Concert Chorus and Danbury Symphony Orchestra Saturday, May 11, 8:00pm at Ives Concert Hall, mid-town campus of WCSU, for a performance of “The Bells” by Rachmaninov, set to poetry of Edgar Allen Poe. Admission is FREE.  Christine R. Howlett, director of the chorus, and Ariel Rudiakov, director of the orchestra, have collaborated [...]

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Mother’s Day Brunch 2013

Mother’s Day Brunch 2013

Don’t forget Mom this Sunday! Several restaurants in the Danbury Area are offering brunch on Mother’s Day. Celebrate over a lovely meal with all the wonderful moms in your life! Rizzuto’s, Bethel10:30am-3pmAdults $29.95; Children 5-12 $15.95; Children 5 and under are FREEBrunch includes a glass of Prosecco, Bellini, Mimosa or Bloody Mary and coffee or [...]

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