Have you started your back to school shopping yet? Or maybe you need something new for yourself? Connecticut’s annual holiday from the sales tax begins on Sunday, August 18th and runs through Saturday, August 24th. During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that cost less than $300 are completely exempt […]
Summer Enrichment Program at Webb Mountain Discovery Zone
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone is pleased to announce that online registration is now open for “Summer Discoveries”, an enrichment program for 3, 4 and 5-year olds and their parents/caregivers beginning in early July! Due to interest from parents, a summer series has been added to complement their spring and autumn weekly preschool program. This new […]
Danbury Area 4th of July Fireworks 2013
If you are a big fan of fireworks like I am, you will be happy to know there are plenty of opportunities to view them in the Greater Danbury Area while celebrating our independence this year! Saturday, June 29th (rain date: June 30th)Fireworks at Candlewood Lake (dusk)Free Shuttle: Carvel in the North Street Shopping […]
Nutrition Therapy at Cucumber & Chamomile in Ridgefield
Local resident, Meredith Mulhearn, officially launched Cucumber & Chamomile, a Nutrition Therapy business, on June 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and mix and mingle event at the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. Mulhearn shared both her healthy eating message and nutritional recipes at the outing. A fews years back, Ms. Mulhearn could barely get out […]
S.H.O.P. Silent Auction and Wine Tasting
The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (S.H.O.P.) in partnership with Sandy Hook Wine and Liquor and other local distributors is proud to present the second annual silent auction and wine tasting to benefit Newtown’s Faith Food Pantry and the Newtown Scholarship Fund. The event will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. […]
Annual Connecticut Open House Day 2013
On Saturday, June 8th, Connecticut’s Office of Tourism invites residents of all ages to discover Connecticut’s many inspiring attractions during the ninth annual Connecticut Open House Day. As part of the statewide event, 190+ destinations feature a variety of special offers for residents, from free admission at Gillette Castle in East Haddam, PEZ Visitor Center in Orange or a Chester/Hadlyme Ferry across the Connecticut River, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
18th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival
With an already stellar line up announced, the 18th Annual Gathering of The Vibes Festival is thrilled to welcome Blues Traveler, guitar impresario Steve Kimock & funky keyboard godfather Bernie Worrell, Jason Crosby Band, von Grey, Twiddle, and local festival favorites The Kind Buds, to its already impressive four-day lineup. They join the current roster of Jam Festival Favorites: […]
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