Upcoming meetings are Feb. 16 and March 16

BRIDGEPORT - The St. Vincent's Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in Hawley 3A of the Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.


The support group addresses the concerns and needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers, according to a statement. "It also provides an opportunity for participants to interact with others for emotional support as well as to share strategies and techniques to improve their quality of life," the statement said.

Speech, occupational, and physical therapists as well as neurologists and social workers are also available to provide information and links to services in the community, the statement said.
The group is sponsored by St. Vincent’s Department of Social Work and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
There is no charge for attendance at the group. Parking is free with validated ticket.

For more information, call occupational therapist Melissa Kopp at 203-576-5361 or social worker Helen Polewoj at 576-5608.

MILFORD - The Leprechaun Leap 2011 to benefit the Literacy Center of Milford will be held March 5 at Walnut Beach, with registration beginning at 10:45 a.m.

"The 'Leapers' from around the city will collect donations from family members, co-workers and friends, and run, jump or dive into the icy cold waters at Walnut Beach," organizers said in a statement.

The Leap is at 11:30 a.m. sharp, the statement said.

"Join the many warm hearted, brave souls who will "take the leap," the statement said.
Those "a little timid" to make the splash, can show support by making a pledge to a "braver soul," the statement said. All proceeds collected by the "leapers" benefit the Literacy Center of Milford.

There also will be competitions between the local high school students and teachers, civic groups, restaurants, banks, local businesses, canines and many more who will make the "leap" into Long Island Sound, the statement said.

Trophies will be awarded in several categories, including Best Costume, Most Enthusiastic, Group Theme, Favorite Canine Leaper, Highest Individual Pledges, Bravest Junior Leaper (under 12), and Favorite Literacy Leaper, the statement said.

Registration form are available at the Literacy Center office at 16 Dixon St. or call 203-878-4800, or visit http://www.literacycenterofmilford.com/

Groups need to pre-register. Sponsored by The Milford Bank.

Editor's note: All information and the photo in this post was contributed.

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WALLINGFORD — Jack Fowler, publisher of National Review Magazine, and a resident of Milford will be the guest speaker at the 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner Feb. 25.


The event, sponsored by the Republican Town Committee, will be held 6-11 p.m. at Seasons at The Tradition Golf Club 37 Harrison Road.
It includes dancing to the music of The 42nd Street Band, a dinner buffet, cash bar and silent auction.

Tickets are $50 and are available at Wallingford Lamp & Shade, 124 Center St. Call 203-269-2177 or contact Tom and Robin Corrigan at 203-265-5149 or tomcorrigan@snet.net.

In the photo: Fowler is shown with then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during a trip he made to that state. Contributed photo.

WOODBRIDGE - The Woodbridge Library will screen several films in February.

At 7 p.m. Feb, 3, on tap will be "The Social Network," one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, organizers said in a statement.
It is "based on the book 'The Accidental Billionaires' by Ben Mezrich," the statement said.
"Despite the success of Facebook, Harvard student and founder Mark Zuckerberg finds his personal life in turmoil as he faces legal disputes over ownership of the site. This film just won the Golden Globe award for Best Motion Picture - see what all the fuss is about! Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake," the statement said.


The fillm is Rated PG-13 and run 120 mins.
 
Learn more about upcoming library events here.
 
One of the events is "A Pleasant Pairing: Tea and Gourmet Chocolate" with Klassic Kreations Gourmet at 7 p.m. Feb. 8.

"Join us as Kim and Kelley of Klassic Kreations Gourmet in Cheshire return with chocolate and tea," organizers said. "For anyone interested in pairing different teas with various chocolates, or anyone who has a love of fine chocolates or tea, this is a must-see program. Kim and Kelley also provide humorous and insightful history about the chocolates and teas they highlight. Samples of chocolates and teas will be provided."

This program is limited to 40 people, and registration is required.

For more information on programs, call 203-389-3433, stop by the Circulation Desk, or email pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.
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The Fairfield Public Library Small Business Strategies series will focus on "The Legal Issues of Social Networking" at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.

"Social networking has opened a new frontier for inexpensive but effective ways of marketing services, reaching potential customers and supporting an existing client base," organizers said in a statement. "Sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace also raise a range of old and new legal issues, including pitfalls and liabilities that span the legal spectrum."

Topics to be discussed at the event include: a round-up of legal issues you should consider before and during any social networking, such as copyright and trademarks infringement, conditions in social network site terms of use, third party content issues, potential employment policy issues, defamation and other tort traps, and more, the statement said.

The presenter for the session is attorney Richard L. Santalesa, Information Law Group., shown, who "has generously given his time and expertise to make this series possible," the statement said.

He is admitted to the Bar in New York, Connecticut and  counsels clients in technology-based issues, including the areas of electronic commerce and internet issues, privacy and data security, software and website development, and more, the statement said.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for informal networking with other small business owners.

The series is designed to generate a discussion with local businesses and concentrate on their specific needs, the statement said.

All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Go to http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/ or call 203-256-3160 to register.

Editor's Note: All information in this post was contributed.

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MILFORD — The city will kick-off its third Parent Leadership Training Institute Jan. 29 starting with breakfast at First United Church of Christ, Congregational, 34 W. Main Street, according to a statement.


The Parent Leadership Training Institute program was developed by the state Commission on Children to enable parents to become leading advocates for children. The cornerstones of the program are respect, validation, and a belief that when the tools of democracy are understood, the public will actively engage in civic life, the statement said.

The program comes to Milford as the result of a collaborative effort between the Milford Health Department, the United Way of Milford, and Kids Count of Milford, the statement said.

“We are proud of the way that various community organizations—public, private, and nonprofit—have come together with the goal of empowering and supporting parents and caregivers to improve the lives of children at home, in school, and in the community,” Dr. A. Dennis McBride, Milford health director, said, also in the statement.

PLTI students participate in an 18-week comprehensive program designed to provide the civic and leadership skills needed to work in the community on behalf of children. Each student completes a community project that contributes to the well being of Milford’s children, the statement said. The community project also gives students a hands-on opportunity to apply the skills learned in the program. The 18-week program begins with an all-day retreat Saturday.

Several organizations have been involved with the Design Team for the program, including the Milford Health Department, Kids Count of Milford, United Way of Milford, First United Church of Christ, Congregational, Milford Discovery Initiative, and several early childhood education representatives.

For more information about PLTI in Milford, call Lesley Darling, PLTI Coordinator, at the Milford Health Department at 203-783-3314.

FAIRFIELD - The February session of 'Mid-Day with Merry' will focus on "the hot technology topic" of FourSquare at noon Feb. 16 at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, organizers said in a statement.

"Learn about FourSquare, a mobile application game that challenges users to explore, experience new things, and rewards them for doing so. Learn how to “check in” to places you visit, tell friends where you are and track the history of where you’ve been and who you’ve been with," the statement said.

Merry Uk, is the Fairfield Public Library and town webmaster.
"She is extremely knowledgeable about the technology system as well as being very aware and enthused about sharing her knowledge in basic easy-to-understand ways so everyone can comprehend," the statement said. "Bring your questions to this tech guru."

For more information about this and future Mid-Day with Merry sessions, visit http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/
 or call 203-256-3160.

All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free.

WEST HAVEN — Bayer retirees may join the Senior Board of Retirees.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month on the Yale Campus, formerly the Bayer Campus.
For more information, call Dee Tetreault at 203-288-7657.

DELAURO CONGRATULATES LOCAL STUDENT ON REACHING FINALS OF NATIONAL SCIENCE TALENT COMPETITION

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today congratulating Jenny Liu, a resident of Orange, Connecticut, who has qualified as a Finalist in the nationwide Intel Science Talent Search.

The Intel Science Talent Search, established in 1942, is considered one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious science competitions for pre-college students. Liu is one of just 40 high school seniors to be selected as Finalists from a pool of over 1,700 participants. She, along with the other Finalists, will journey to Washington, D.C. in March to meet with scientists and national leaders, display their research, and compete for prizes, including a $100,000 top award.

“Reaching the finals of the Intel Science Talent Search is a great accomplishment, and I would like to congratulate Jenny on her dedication and success. As President Obama said in his State of the Union address last night, education and innovation are the way forward in the 21st century,” said Congresswoman DeLauro. “Jenny is one of over a thousand high school students from across the country who have participated in this competition who represent the future of our country. I applaud all of their achievements, and wish Jenny the best of luck in the rest of the competition.”

For more information about the Intel Science Talent Search and a complete list of Finalists, please visit www.societyforscience.org.

For more information about Intel’s Education Initiative, please visit www.intel.com/education.

GOVERNOR MALLOY SELECTS GLENN MARSHALL TO LEAD DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Dennis Murphy Appointed Agency’s Deputy Commissioner

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today tapped Glenn Marshall to serve as the new commissioner of the Department of Labor, and has chosen Dennis Murphy as the agency’s new deputy commissioner.

Marshall, of Milford, is currently the president of Carpenters Union Local 210, where he led advocacy efforts on behalf of a construction labor force, including working closely on state legislative and administrative matters that impact the construction industry and the economy of Connecticut. In this position, he gained recognized respect as a leader who has worked well with both organized labor and Connecticut businesses.

Murphy, of Bridgeport, is a Neutral Labor Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, FINRA and the ADR Center, Inc. He previously served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Stamford from 2004-2008, and was the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Bridgeport from 1994-2002.

“In order to run the Labor Department, it is important to have someone who can work effectively as a consensus builder,” Governor Malloy said. “I strongly reject the premise that you have to be either pro-labor or pro-business – you have to be both. There is no doubt that in these tough economic times we need to have a responsible approach to decision making and an ability to work with broad-based coalitions. Glenn and Dennis – both of whom I have known for years – will take their respective experiences and put them to work at the Department of Labor, finding new and unique ways to ensure our state’s labor force is protected, and our state’s business community thrives.”

“This is a tremendous honor and I’d like to thank Governor Malloy for this opportunity,” said Marshall. “I’ve respected Governor Malloy for speaking frankly and honestly about the unique ways in which we need to get the labor and business communities around the same table on behalf of the people of Connecticut. That will be my guiding principle as I begin this next phase in my career.”

“Having worked with Governor Malloy while he was the Mayor of Stamford, I’m looking forward to working with him once again,” said Murphy. “In this economy, we can’t afford to label ourselves pro-labor or pro-business. Governor Malloy expects all of us to be pro-Connecticut, and to find ways to create new jobs and get people back to work. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

MILFORD RECREATION OFFERS WINTER HULA HOOPDANCE EXERCISE

The Milford Recreation Department in cooperation with we sell hoops LLC is currently accepting registration for its fall Hula Hoopdance Exercise class beginning Thursday, February 17, 2011. Hoop crew leader, Mary-Beth Oliver, will instruct the class.

The Hula Hoopdance exercise class is a fun cardio and toning series that focuses on core muscle strength and balance, arm toning techniques and leg strengthening. You will learn to use a 40” hula hoop for fun exercise and dance and can burn up to 100 calories per 10 minutes of intense workout.

Hoopdance is also a great way to loose inches off your waist and increase your cardio endurance. This is open to beginners and hoops will be provided the first week of class.

The class will be held at the Tri-Beach Recreation Center from 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm on Thursdays and cost $50. Dance Hoops can be purchased through www.wesellhoops.com or at class.

For more information please contact Bill Garfield at the Milford Recreation Department (203) 783-3388 or Mary-Beth Oliver at we sell hoops LLC (312) 714-7543.

Due to the inclement weather predicted for Jan. 26 and 27, the Fairfield Public Library has cancelled several events, officials said in a statement.


Small Business Strategies--Prosperous Marketing Mindset Seminar scheduled for 1/26 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

Literary Humor--A Creative Writing Class--scheduled for 1/26 has been rescheduled to Wed, Feb. 2 and will continue each Wed until March 9 at 7 pm

Author Talk--Rosann Levy--scheduled for 1/27 has been rescheduled to Thurs., Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.

The Fairfield Public Library Small Business Strategies series will focus on "Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Business" at the next session at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road at 7 p.m.

Carol McManus, shown, will be the presenter for this session, according to a statement.

"In this fast-paced world of connectivity and communication, social media has become an essential tool for professionals, marketers, and business owners, but the challenge is to effectively build online relationships that will ultimately lead to new business," organizers said in the statement.

"It is essential to tie your online voice and personal brand to your company objectives and marketing message, in order to reach your target audience. Learn how to use LinkedIn the right way, to produce referrals, leads, and sales for your business," the statement said.

McManus has been in the business world for more than three decades. Her experience includes sales, management, field operations, training, and senior executive positions with the world's largest real estate provider, the statement said. In 2007, she left the corporate world to pursue her dream of being an entrepreneur and use her skills as an executive coach, business consultant and talent developer,  the statement said.
"She formed her own company, Ywait4success which supports real estate and other service industry businesses in growing their revenue and developing their talent," the statement said.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for informal networking with other small business owners. This series is designed to generate a discussion with local businesses and concentrate on their specific needs,  the statement said.
All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Visit http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/ or call 203-256-3160 to register.

Editor's Note: The information in this post was contributed wholly by the Fairfield Public Library.

A Taste of Honey, a social, cultural and educational opportunity to sample Jewish education, will feature William Boughton and Lorri Danzig as speakers Jan. 30 at the Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge.

Boughton, music director and principal conductor of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, will share the depth of his expertise in his talk about "The Life and Times of Gustav Mahler," organizers said in a statement.

"Mahler was a late-Romantic Austrian-Bohemian composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer, he acted as a bridge between the 19th century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century," the statement said. "While in his lifetime his status as a conductor was established beyond question, his own music gained wide popularity only after periods of relative neglect which included a ban on its performance in much of Europe during the Nazi era."

Danzig, of Let it Shine Journeys, will teach about the “The Power of Forgiveness” through the screening of the film of that name, which will be followed by a discussion, the statement said.

"The film, directed by Martin Doblmeier, is a multifaceted documentary analyses the religious and philosophical notion of forgiveness," the statement said.

Political activist Elie Wiesel, the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, spiritual writer Thomas Moore, and Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh debate the potential health-related and psychological effects involved with the process of forgiving, the statement said.

The 17th Annual A Taste of Honey begins on the evening of Jan. 29 and participants may choose from over 45 one-hour classes and workshops designed to stimulate teenage and adult participants of all Judaic background, the statement said. Sunday morning classes offer more in-depth explorations of subjects of interest.

The $18 registration fee covers Saturday and/or Sunday classes. Walk-ins welcome.

 For more information, including a full class listing, log on to http://www.jewishnewhaven.org/ or call 203 387-2424 x300.
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WEST HAVEN — City couples married at least 50 years will be honored from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St., at the city’s 21st annual Valentine’s Day party.

The couples will receive chocolates from the Holiday Festivities Committee and long-stem roses from Fitzgerald’s Florist.

The party, featuring music by the Clam Diggers, will include cake and coffee.

For reservations, call Elderly Services Director Sharon R. Mancini at 203-937-3507 by Feb. 10.

The Fairfield Public Library will act as host for Dr. Heather Amlin Hamilton at 3 p.m., Sunday, January 30 as she lectures on the Music of the Renaissance.
The event will take place at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road in the Memorial Room, according to a statement.


"Come and experience a brief overview of different eras along the musical path throughout history. Explore the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and other styles of music in one hour lectures. This interactive journey will include videos, Power Point presentations and audience participation. These short lectures are a great learning environment for all ages and backgrounds. The second part of this series will be hosted on Sunday, February 27 and will feature Baroque music," the statement said.

Hamilton is a free-lance conductor, pianist, organist, and consultant, and has her own music studio in Fairfield where she teaches piano, theory, and history, the statement said.
She is an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport and a Graduate Program advisor. She holds her doctorate in educational leadership from UB. As a full-tuition fellow she has two earned master’s degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, one in solo piano performance and the other in orchestral piano performance, the statement said.

Please register for this event as seating is limited, at http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.or/ or call 203-256-3160. All programs as the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed.

HARTFORD — A Rally for Life, including a march from St. Joseph’s Cathedral to the State Capitol, will take place Saturday.


The rally will be followed by a vigil leading up to the national rally and march in Washington on Monday, according to the Archdiocese of Hartford.

The archdiocese also is sponsoring buses to the rally in Washington.

The Hartford events will start with a Mass at the cathedral at 140 Farmington Ave. at 9 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by Archbishop Henry Mansell and Msgr. John J. McCarthy.

After the Mass, the rally will begin, including prayer, the march and speakers. It will be sponsored by Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, supported by Connecticut Coalition for Life, Family Institute of Connecticut, Connecticut Right to Life and the St. Gerard’s Center for Life.

On Sunday, a Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. At 8 a.m. Monday, Mansell will celebrate Mass at the Washington Plaza Hotel, followed by breakfast. David Bereit, co-founder of the 40 Days for Life campaign, will be the guest speaker. The national March for Life rally will begin at noon.

Buses to the pilgrimage will leave the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden, at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and return Sunday evening. Cost is $95 per person. To register, call the Pro-Life Office at 203-639-0833 or visit archdioceseofhartford.org.

NEW HAVEN — RSVP of South Central CT offers free benefits screenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to help people age 60 and older find programs that can pay for such things as groceries, Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, heating and taxes.


Information on programs that help grandparents raising grandchildren is also available. Documentation is not required.

The screenings, using AARP’s Benefits QuickLINK tool, are scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Agency on Aging, One Long Wharf Drive.

The following information should be brought to the screening: monthly income, monthly expenses, asset information, a list of all current prescriptions.

Contact Maureen Egan, RSVP specialist at 203-752-3059 or e-mail megan@aoapartnerships.org for an appointment.

Appointments begin Jan. 25.

RSVP of South Central CT also offers benefits screenings at:

- Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, first Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, call Cynthia Gwiazda, 203-468-3890.

- New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., second Wednesday of each month, noon-2 p.m., call Kate Cosgrove, 203-946-7001.

- Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, call Eileen Flynn, 203-265-7753.

- West Haven Senior Center, 201 Noble St., third Thursday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., call Sharon Mancini, 203-937-3507

RSVP of South Central CT is sponsored by the Agency on Aging of South Central CT. More information about the Agency on Aging can be found at http://www.aoapartnershps.org/.

WEST HAVEN — The West Haven Black Heritage Committee will have its 16th annual Cultural Event in honor of Black History Month at 11 a.m. Feb. 9 in the Harriet C. North Room at City Hall, 385 Main St. Lunch will follow in the lower level lounge. The event is free.


For more information, contact Ernestine Jackson at 203-933-6130 or 203-506-5013.

Lauralton Hall Presents Done to Death: A Play by Fred Carmichael

Lauralton Hall is pleased to present Done to Death: A Comedy by Fred Carmichael in the Lauralton Hall Claven Auditorium at 200 High Street in Milford on Friday, February 4 at 7:30pm, Saturday, February 5 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 6 at 2:30pm. Hannah Feldman '11 of Milford directs this murder mystery comedy starring Emma Linsenmeyer,’12 of Fairfield, Avalon Esposito,’12 of Shelton, Brendan Rooney and Markus Santiago from Fairfield Prep, and Andrew Toon from Foran High School as a mystery writing team in for a surprise: real murders! Join us for an evening of death, murder, violence, and mayhem, but with sophistication! General admission is $10 and student and senior citizen admission is $7. Tickets can be purchased at the door.


About Lauralton Hall
Founded in 1905, the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, is the oldest college preparatory high school for girls in Connecticut. Empowering women for life, more than 400 students from throughout New Haven and Fairfield counties attend. Lauralton Hall’s unique mission is to foster a community atmosphere enriched by the Mercy tradition and to educate young women to pursue knowledge, recognize truth and respond to the needs of others.

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, has several summer internship and volunteer opportunities in Connecticut.


- Migratory bird monitors at Faulkner Island in Guilford. Housing in Westbrook may be available.

- Interns to work Stratford to Westbrook; up to $220 per week may be available, May-August.

- Volunteers to live and work at Faulkner Island in Guilford, Outer Island in Branford, Sheffield Island in Norwalk and Calf Island in Greenwich, May-September.

- Two volunteers needed for general maintenance and office/visitor service at the Salt Meadow in Westbrook, May-September.

Applicants must be physically fit and have a valid driver’s license. Send a cover letter, a resume and three references to the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook 06498 or e-mail Shaun_Roche@fws.gov.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. Applications are due April 1, but some hiring will be done before then.

For information, call 860-399-2513.

MILFORD — The Law Offices of Carter Mario Injury Lawyers is offering the 2011 Arrive Alive Scholarship Program.


Applicants are asked to prepare a presentation on the dangers of distracted driving and using their cell phone while behind the wheel, which will be judged by Mario and his staff.

The firm will award $1,000 each to 10 high school seniors in the state attending a four-year college or university in the fall.

High school seniors can get an application at http://www.getcarter.com/ or at schools’ guidance departments. Entries must be postmarked by March 25.

For more information, visit www.getcarter.com and click on the “Arrive Alive” logo.
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MILFORD — The Lauralton Hall Key Club invites senior citizens to a free “Seniors Only Valentine’s Dance” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the school, 200 High St.

The afternoon will feature free dance lessons, line dancing, and refreshments. Senior citizens will also have the opportunity to tour the Victorian Gothic Pond-Taylor Mansion. RSVP at 203-877-2786, ext. 114.

If school is closed because of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Call to check on the status of the event.

The Citizen of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for Bethany Citizen of the Year.

This award is given out annually to a citizen of Bethany who has given his or her time to our community.

The award will be given out at the Spaghetti Supper that will be held on March 26 at the Town Hall.

Please contact Michael Okrent at 393-2662 or mokrent@comcast.net with any suggestions.

All are welcome to attend.

Editor's note: Information in this post was contributed.

Bridgeport Hospital,  a member of the Yale-New Haven Cancer Network, will sponsor a talk by urologist Dr. Jeremy Kaufman, on “Incontinence and Prostate Cancer” during the next meeting of Man to Man, the hospital's prostate cancer support group, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15, at Spring Meadows, 6949 Main St., Trumbull.
The meeting is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served.
For information or to register, call toll free 1-888-357-2396.

The Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) annually recognizes the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics and promote America’s history, traditions and institutions.

This year, the VFW Department of Connecticut has selected Mr. Tom Acri, of Milford's West Shore Middle School, as the "VFW Teacher of the Year" for the state of Connecticut.

Mr. Acri's dedication to instilling the principles of citizenship and civic responsibility in his students is universally admired. For many years Tom has been known for his efforts to teach Milford's young people the value of democracy and the sacrifices our veterans have made to preserve it. Tom has earned the great respect of everyone in our community through his efforts to bring our military veterans, and candidates and elected officials into his classroom. His leadership on many projects has been instrumental to helping many less fortunate veterans while instilling a sense of civic duty in his students.

Next month, Mr. Acri's nomination will be judged alongside our nation's most community-service-minded citizenship educators. Now the rest of our great country will learn more about why we are so lucky to have teachers like Mr. Tom Acri here in Milford. One teacher will receive the national title of VFW Teacher of the Year. The competition is fierce at the national-level, but win or not, Mr's Acri has already made all of us proud.

Respectfully,

Greg Smith
VFW CT District Commander (New Haven County)

The Planning and Zoning Board will still meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall to elect its chairman for next year. The previous attempt to elect a chairman resulted in the 5 Republican members walking out of the meeting. The Board consists of 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats. The snow and ice did not result in the meeting being cancelled.

Check www.nhregister.com later in the evening to see what happened.

The Fairfield Public Library will launch its Job Series 2011 presentation entitled "One-to-One Resume Review" from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 22 in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.

Resume experts will be on hand to review and critique resumes in a 15-minute, one-on-one session, organizers said in a release.

" Meet with a phone interview expert, a staffing manager, a certified master resume writer, a career management consultant, or an executive coach to convert your resume into a targeted, powerful marketing tool that gets you the interview," the release said.

The resume experts are: Cathy Alfandre, a career fulfillment coach and certified master resume writer, Paul Bailo, author and founder/CEO of Phone Interview Pro, Beth Carter, an executive coach and search consultant; Judith T. Evans, a career management consultant,; and Melissa Petrafesa, staffing manager-Creative Division at The McIntyre Group, the release said.

The Jobs 2011: Back to Work series offers weekly presentations on a wide range of topics for job seekers. A complete schedule of Jobs 2011 events, job and career resources, and podcast recordings of over 50 past Jobs presentations are available on the library’s website. Registration is required. Visit  http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/ or call 203-256-3160.
All events are free and open to the public, the release said.

ORANGE — The Ladies Philoptochos Society of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, offers cooking classes for traditional Greek dishes that are part of the Mediterranean diet.
The classes are held every Tuesday 7-9 p.m. at 480 Race Brook Road, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 15.
The series will include dishes such as: stifatho (beef with pearl onions cooked with herbs and red wine), a hearty fish soup, spinach pie, pastitsio (baked macaroni with meat sauce topped with béchamel sauce), chicken with Kalamata olives, and many more.
Cost for the series is $140, and includes ingredients, generous tasting, and copies of recipes.
Single classes are $40. For morw information and registration, contact: Olympia Hadjimichael at 203-397-5112 (daytime) or ohadjimichael@gmail.com; Jane Hadjimichael at 203-389-5251 (evenings) or jane.hadjimichael@gmail.com

MILFORD — The Irish Heritage Society is sponsoring a free, four-part series on Irish genealogy in the program room of the Milford Public Library on New Haven Avenue.

The first session, “How to Begin Your Family Search,” will begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 22.
It will last about 2½ hours, and refreshments will beserved.
Other sessions will be Feb. 26, March 26 and April 14. For more information, call 203-877-9618.

BRIDGEPORT — The St. Vincent’s “We Care” Perinatal Grief Support Group will meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Jan. 19  in St. Vincent's Medical Center’s Ambulatory Infusion Center on the main level.


The group is for those grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillborn, or newborn death, according to a statement.

The group is facilitated by a maternity nurse and a chaplain who are certified grief counselors, the statement said. It meets the third Wednesday of each month. Speakers experienced in grief counseling are scheduled periodically, the statement said.

There is no charge for attendance. No registration is required.

For more information, call Sister Arthur Marie Donnelly in the Pastoral Care Department at 203-576-5110 or Marilyn Faber at 203-576-5716.
 
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MILFORD - Lauralton Hall recently held “An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick” as a fundraiser for the school.

Dungy, a former professional football player, Super Bowl winning coach, and analyst of NBC’s Emmy-nominated studio show "Football Night in America," joined Patrick, host of "The Dan Patrick Show" and co-host of "NBC’s Football Night in America" to discuss "a wide range of topics including top athletes of the day, the state of the NFL, women’s sports, Super Bowl XLV predictions" and more, the school said in a statement.

Lauralton Hall President Antoinette Iadarola gave brief opening and closing remarks, the statement said.

"The Lauralton Hall community appreciates the generous support of all those who helped make this evening possible. Our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors including the following: presenting sponsor: GE Financial Services; media sponsors: Hearst Media Services and Milford Radio; and reception sponsors: Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Beth and Pete Keenoy, and Stonebridge Restaurant," the statement said.

In the photo, coach Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick spoke in front of a captivated audience at Lauralton Hall’s fundraiser - “An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick.”

Editor's Note: Information in this post was contributed wholly by Lauralton Hall

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