STRATFORD  – There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than to enjoy a pint with the taste of mouth-watering, fresh corned beef while listening to the strains of live Irish music – and there’s no better place to do it than the historic Perry House in Stratford, which will be converted to an Irish pub in honor of the celebration, event organizers said.

The Perry House Foundation will again hold Irish Night at the Perry House from 5 to 8 p.m. March 17 at the house 1128 West Broad St.

The house is at the I-95 Exit 32 rotary, next to the Baldwin Center.

The event will feature the sweet sounds of the live band, "Out on a Whim", which will perform traditional Irish tunes on fiddle, guitar and penny whistle (flute), the statement said.

There will be an open bar offering tapped Irish beer, an Irish specialty drink, wine and soft drinks, the statement said.

"To top it off, Executive Chef caterers will staff a carving station serving fresh-carved corned beef sandwiches on rye throughout the night, to compliment an array of Irish soda bread, assorted snacks and cookies, coffee and tea," the statement said.

Prizes will also be raffled as part of this fund-raising event. The Foundation sponsored a similar event in 2009 and is holding it again by popular demand, the statement said.

The event is sponsored by Stratford Executive Park.

Tickets for the event are $30 (all-inclusive), tax deductible as allowed by law.

Reservations should be made by phone at (203) 377-3779; through the Foundation’s website, at http://www.perryhousestratford.org/ or directly by e-mail at perryhouse1128@sbcglobal.net.

Due to limited space, it’s suggested that reservations be made early to avoid disappointment, the statement said.

There is ample, convenient parking available onsite.

Proceeds from the event will support the operation of the Perry House Foundation, Inc. The Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2004 to help preserve and manage the historic Perry House (c. 1690) as a visitor’s center and a facility for programs and private rentals, the statement.

MILFORD – The Annual “Smooth Jazz for Scholars” concert has been set for Saturday, April 30, 2011 and will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium at the Parsons building. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.; the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Now in its 9th year, world renowned jazz musician and local resident Jay Rowe is excited about this year’s event and the fact that the concert will once again be held in the Parsons auditorium. Rowe donates a portion of the ticket sales back to the Milford Public Schools Music Dept. as a way to thank the educators who were there at the beginning of his musical career. He is a graduate of Calf Pen Elementary and Joseph A. Foran High School. Since its inception, Rowe has donated more than $37,000 to the Milford music program. Rowe will be joined by fellow artists Marion Meadows, Chieli Minucci, Ken Navarro and saxophonists Jeff Kashiwa(from the world renowned smooth jazz group the Rippingtons), Steve Cole and percussionist Steve Scales who has performed with the Talking Heads, Tina Turner and Michael Bolton. The group is looking forward to a wonderful night of great music, great fun and a great benefit to the school system. “I am so pleased to be able to bring a show of this quality to our small, beautiful city – it gives residents the opportunity to see a first-rate performance right here in town, without having to travel to New Haven, Hartford, or NYC,” Rowe commented. “And, of course, I am so pleased to be able to contribute in this way to our schools. To bring awareness and attention to the importance of music education is tantamount, for me.” Rowe has performed and recorded with the elite in the world of jazz throughout the world and has played in many major jazz festivals across the U.S., and around the world, including Portugal, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Norway, Germany, Holland, South Africa and Indonesia. As a solo artist, he has recorded and released five CDs, “A Dream I Had” (1994), “Jay Walking” (1997), “Laugh Out Loud” (2001), and “Red, Hot and Smooth” (2006) and "Live At Daniel Street"(2011). “I am pleased to be back at the Parsons auditorium. Our long time supporters of this event are familiar with the site, and they are comfortable there – and the venue is perfect for our program” Rowe commented. Tickets are $40 each and are available at Café Atlantique, The Canvas Patch, Milford Fine Arts Center, Arcioulo Shoe Store and Villa Gourmet. For tickets and information, you may also visit www.jayrowemusic.com or call (203) 874-4150.

Heart, brain and courage included

ORANGE - Students at Turkey Hill School "are all abuzz over this year’s Drama Club production of the "Wizard of Oz" which opens on March 25th on the stage of Turkey Hill School," according to a statement.


"The Turkey Hill School Drama Club is a dream come true for me,” Colleen Murray, principal of THS, said in the statement. “With the rigor and high accountability in education these days, it is more important than ever to offer children multiple opportunities to integrate the arts. This is no easy task and I am grateful for the many parent volunteers who are making this possible."

Seventy five students are participating in the production and 15 students are behind the scene working on the props and stage crew, the statement said.

“The kids are doing so much to make this a great show including learning their lines, painting, singing and learning dances,” Deborah Sansone, Drama Club chairpwoman and producer, said in the statement. “The best part is that they are using their imaginations and having fun.”

The show is directed by all parent volunteers including; Rebekah Melville, Donna Ricciardi, Tracey Papelo, Sheri Morrison, Debra Tashlein, Jackie Hutchison, Alicia Dwyer, Jen Hayes, Monika Gagnon, Kathy Gulia, Phyllis Kraut, Lauri Dougherty and Ginger Sherrick, the statement said.

Music Teacher Eva Santacapita is serving as the music director with her assistant Ellie Flaumenhaft, a former Turkey Hill student and current Amity High School student, the statement said. Dance choreographers include Melissa Gulia, Ilana Sheveloff, Lauren Flaumenhaft and Ellie Flaumenhaft, also Turkey Hill alumni and Amity students.

The Wizard of Oz will take place at Turkey Hill School in the gymnasium at 7 p.m. March 25. and at noon  March 26. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased either at the box office before each performance or in person at Turkey Hill School beginning March 1.

No registration is required


BRIDGEPORT — St. Vincent’s “We Care” Perinatal Grief Support Group will meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. March 16 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 hospital release.
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.
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.

The program is free but registration is required

Bridgeport Hospital’s Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers will offer a free eight-week fitness program for children 8–11 years old identified by a physician or teacher as being above an ideal or healthy weight.


Sessions will be held Mondays, 4 – 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 4 – 5 p.m., from March 14 to May 4, at the Ahlbin Centers Bridgeport location, 226 Mill Hill Ave. A certified fitness trainer and a registered dietitian will lead each session, according to a statement.

"Through group activities and games, children will learn about the benefits of exercise and good eating habits. Participants will be given homework assignments and be eligible to receive prizes for doing a good job each week," the statement said.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend sessions with their children. Each participant is required to complete a health and medical history form and complete a brief fitness evaluation and questionnaire before the program starts, the statement said. The paperwork will be sent to the participants in advance of the first session.

Class size is limited and parents are encouraged to register their children as soon as possible. For information or to register, call Vikki Winks at 203-336-7348.

BRIDGEPORT – Time Line, a panoramic view of the African-American experience from enslavement in Africa to the present day, will be performed at Housatonic Community College Thursday, Feb. 24 and Friday, Feb. 25.

The play, written by HCC alumni Kevin Green of Milford and Tenisi Davis of New Haven, along with New Haven’s LA Toya Sullivan, is driven by monologue, dialogue, dancing, and music ranging from jazz to modern day Hip Hop. The 15-member cast of actors, dancers and musicians will include the three playwrights as well as HCC Theater Arts Program Coordinator Geoff Sheehan of Newington, founder of the Hartford-based Capital Classics Theater Company.

The performances, which are open to the public at no charge, will be held Thursday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in HCC’s Performing Arts Center in Lafayette Hall. It is being sponsored by the HCC Student Senate.

Housatonic Community College provides an affordable and accessible education through two-year degrees, transfer preparation, and certificate programs, as well as a wide variety of continuing education and personal/professional enrichment seminars and workshops. In addition, HCC offers employee and occupational training for businesses, municipalities, government agencies, and professional associations to help develop the educated and skilled workforce required to meet regional business and industry needs. HCC is nationally recognized as an “Achieving the Dream” institution. To learn more, visit the college’s website at: www.hcc.commnet.edu.
HCC is located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Bridgeport, less than 150 yards off I-95 (Exit 27) and Rte. 8 (Exit 1), a block from the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. Free parking is available in the Housatonic garage.

Contact: Patrick Austin February 01, 2011
783-3390
SITE DIRECTOR – Summer Playground Program

The Milford Recreation Department is accepting applications for at least three vacant Site Director positions at our Summer Playground Program. We are specifically seeking teachers and those with a background in education/child development. Hourly wage starts at $15.00 per hour contingent upon qualifications. The Summer Playground Program is conducted from July 5 - August 12, 2011. Daily work hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (32.5 hours per week minimum), additional hours required for planning, set-up & orientation. Duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Site Director
The Site Director shall:
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years experience as a Counselor or other similar experience.
• Have demonstrated leadership, imagination, and enthusiasm as a Counselor
• Be able to initiate and coordinator activities, including but not limited to daily lesson plans, special event planning, weekly themes and corresponding activities,
• Possess the ability to delegate duties, motivate, train, and discipline staff.
• Possess good verbal communication skills when dealing with campers, parents, and staff.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to generate reports.
• Possess the ability to work independently and within groups.
• Possess the ability run field trips including but not limited to supervising both staff and participants.
• Be certified or obtain certification in CPR / Basic First Aid.
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in education, child development, or similar.

The Site Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of his/ her specific sight. Including but not limited to the following: The daily planning of structured recreational activities. Ensuring a safe atmosphere and the general safety of the campers. Plan special projects; maintain proper care of the facilities and equipment; coordinate staffing and necessary meeting/ training’s; submit payroll; interact positively with parents; and perform other related duties as determined by Recreation Supervisor, or Recreation Director.

Applications are available at the Milford Recreation Department or contact Patrick Austin for more information at 783-3390. Applications and resumes must be received by March 18, 2011.

There is no charge for participation

BRIDGEPORT  —St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Animas Corp., a Johnson & Johnson company, are co-sponsoring a new monthly Diabetes Support Group at the hospital, according to a statement.
"Participants will learn important information regarding coping with diabetes and improving lifestyle, and will have the opportunity to share tips with other people with diabetes to overcome challenges and frustration," the statment said.
The group, which is free, is facilitated by a St. Vincent’s nurse and Animas representative both specializing in diabetes, the statement said.

Topics to be addressed monthly include: diet, meal planning and carb counting, monitoring blood glucose levels, administration of insulin through injection or pump, flexibility in daily regimens and exercise, the statement said.
The Support Group meetings will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, in St. Vincent’s Level 3 South Conference Room. Upcoming dates are: March 23 and April 27.
St. Vincent’s and Animas also co-sponsor regular seminars for people with diabetes at the Medical Center, the statement said.
To register, contact Kristi Young at Animas at 1-877-937-7867 ext. 1790 or kyoung1@its.jnj.com

It's "Designers Helping Designers"


The Connecticut Chapter of the Interior Designers Society will hold an open forum from 10 a.m. to noon on March 15, at the Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange.
"Many top local designers and trade professionals will participate in discussions regarding marketing, contracts, referrals and repeat clients, as well as pricing, billing and successful business strategies. All design professionals are welcome and may attend two meetings prior to membership," according to a statement.
The IDSCT is a group of interior decorators, interior designers and industry professionals who meet monthly to share ideas, learn about new resources and products and how to expand their businesses through education and networking, the statement said.
For more information visit site, http://www.idsct.org/ or call Heather at 860-673-1390

And sharing a recipe can help make it even more glorious

In honor of the special bonds formed by the sharing of food, the Fairfield Public Library and Pequot Library are sponsoring a recipe drive, according to a statement.


What is the recipe that your family loves best or defines your family table? What dish means comfort, togetherness, or is simply your favorite thing to make and eat together?

Share your recipe with the Fairfield community by emailing it to obot@fplct.org by Feb. 28.
Include ingredient lists, cooking instructions, and a short anecdote about the history of the dish.
The library will feature a different recipe and family story daily during the month of March on One Book One Town website, www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/obot.
For information, call 203.255.7394.

MILFORD - The Lauralton Hall Alumnae Executive Board will sponsor the "ever-popular" Irish Night at 7:30 p.m. March 5 at Lauralton Hall.

The evening will feature the Highland Rovers Band, the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band, step dancers from Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance, a “Luck of the Irish” raffle, table contests and more. "But one of the most highly anticipated moments of the evening will occur when Lauralton faculty member and Celtic music master Damien Connolly, shown below, takes to the stage with his band TRAD," organizers said in a statement.

"Plan now to join us as we continue our tradition of  'celebrating the green'" the statement said.

 Tickets are $25 per person. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided. Bring your own beverages, ice and snacks.

Advance reservations are required. For more information, contact Kathleen Donahue, director of alumnae relations, at kdonahue@lauraltonhall.org or 203-877-2786, ext. 114.

Download the invitation/reservation at http://www.lauraltonhall.org/

Editor's note: Information and photos provided by Lauralton Hall

The following is a message from Jay Rowe, who each year puts on a jazz concert to benefit the Milford Public School System.

Thanks to those of you who have already purchased tickets to the 9th annual Smooth Jazz For Scholars show. Reserved seating is still available for the show which will be held on 4/30/11 which will feature Marion Meadows, Jeff Kashiwa, Ken Navarro, Chieli Minucci and Steve Cole. Tickets with reserved seating are $40 each and can be purchased by sending a check or money order made payable to Smooth Jazz For Scholars Inc. to P.O. Box 3723 Milford, CT. 06460. Tickets are also available for the jam session/artist meet and great on 4/29 at 8p.m. at Danieli Street Night club located at 21 Daniel Street Milford, CT. 06460. the jam session /artist meet and great will feature myself with Jeff Kashiwa and Steve Cole. Tickets for this event are $20 but if you purchase reserve seating tickets for Smooth jazz For Scholars( 4/30/11 )the price for jam session/meet and greet tickets is $15. For those of you who already purchased tickets for Smooth Jazz For Scholars and decide to go to the jam session, your ticket price will be $15 as well. Either purchase the tickets in advance at the p.o. box listed above or show your tickets for Smooth jazz for Scholars at the door at Daniel Street night club. Thanks and I hope to see all of you soon.

Jay Rowe

FAIRFIELD - The Fairfield Public Library will act as host to Conor Grennan, author of  "Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at 1080 Old Post Road.

Grennan, 29 will discuss and sign his newly released book, organizers said in a release.

"In search of adventure...Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe. His journey began with a three month stint volunteering at the Little Princes Children’s Home, an orphanage in war torn Nepal," the release said.

"Grennan was stunned when he learned that these children were not orphans. For a huge fee, child traffickers were promising families in remote villages to protect their children from the civil war by taking them to safety. They would then abandon the children far from home, in the chaos of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Little Princes is a true story of families and children and what one person is capable of when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. At turns the book is tragic, joyful and hilarious, but Little Princes is a testament to the power of faith and the ability of love to carry us beyond our wildest expectations."

Grennan, shown, spent eight years at the EastWest Institute both in Prague and the EU Office in Brussels where he served as deputy director for the Security and Governance Program, the release said. He founded Next Generation Nepal, an organization dedicated to reconnecting trafficked children with their families and combating the root causes of child trafficking in rural villages in Nepal, the release said.

He now serves on the board of Next Generation Nepal. He is a 2010 graduate of the NYU Stern School of Business.

"One person can make a difference."
Register online at http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/ or call 203-256-3160,

Books will be available for purchase after the program.

All events at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge.

The Fairfield Public Library Writer’s Workshop will focus on "Building a Writer’s Platform" at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at 1080 Old Post Road.

The workshop will be presented by Adair Heitmann, shown.

"While waiting for agents to beat down your door, learn how to promote yourself and your writing by understanding what a platform is, why it’s important to have one, and how to find your niche," organizers said in a statement.

"Hear tried and true examples from an author who in September 2008 did not have a platform, and by 2009 when you Googled her, her name was at the top of the list."

 “I had fun building my platform and it serves me well. I hope all the writers out there will come to the Fairfield Public Library and discover how they can build their writer’s platform,” Heitmann said, also in the statement.

Heitmann’s award-winning work has been published in three anthologies, more than 30 magazines and newspapers and online in Voices: A Journal of Women’s Wisdom, the statement said. She is a Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Grant recipient and is also a speaker and consultant, the statement said.

Heitmann blogs and tweets about creativity and wellness, is in many Who’s Who; and leads writing workshops at Fairfield Public Library, the statement said.

Register for thes event at http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/ or 203-256-3160.
Heitmann will raffle off a book at the end of the workshop. All events at the Fairfield Public Library are free.

Many media represented in the show

The Fine Arts Department at Lauralton Hall is displaying student art work during the month of February at Milford Public Library.

The show is comprised of portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, and abstract works created in state-of-the-art studios on campus, the school said in a statement.

"The students have expressed themselves in such media as pencil, pen and ink, pastel, colored pencil, and acrylic," the statement said.

The library is located at 57 New Haven Ave.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours, Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In the photo, contributed by the school, Christina Breisler,’11 of Norwalk with her portrait of Benjamin Franklin completed in pastels.  This is one of the many student works on display during February at Lauralton’s art exhibit at the Milford Public Library.

Spring and summer will eventually get here (they do every year)

MILFORD — USCG Auxiliary 24-3 offers “Boating Safety” courses held at the Flotilla 24-3 Training Center, 1 Helwig St.

- About Boating Safety: instructions cover basic topics in safe operation of recreational boating and seamanship. March 5, starting at 8 a.m., an 8-hour course.

- GPS, Charting and Navigation: instructions of basic satellite navigation and its functions are presented. March 8, 9, and 10, from 7-9 p.m.

The cost for each course is $60. For more information call 203-874-0200 or 860-663-5505 or visit http://a0142403.uscgaux.info

WOODBRIDGE— State Rep. Themis Klarides, R-Derby, will hold office hours from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7  in the Selectman’s Board Room at Town Hall, 11 Meetinghouse Lane.

Klarides, shown, will be joined by state Sen. Joe Crisco, D-Woodbridge, and First Selectman Edward Maum Sheehy, according to a statement.

Constituents are welcome to stop by to talk about any issues or questions related to state and local government, the statement said.

“A new legislative session began this month (Jan. 5) and I am looking forward to meeting one-on-one with my constituents to hear their questions and concerns right from the start," Klarides said in the statement.

She said, also in the statement, that Crisco, also shown, who also represents Woodbridge, and Sheehy, "have graciously agreed to join" her.

Of note, she said, is the state budget deficit and "some tough decisions to get the state’s financial house in order" that lawmakers face, the statement said.

"We welcome anyone to stop by and are happy to hear concerns and answer any questions relating to state and local government,” Klarides said in the statement.

Klarides represents parts of Woodbridge, Orange, and Derby.

Editor's Note: All information in this post was contributed and it is shared here as a public service.

And you can find out how to take better care of yours at this event

BRIDGEPORT - St. Vincent's Medical Center will hold its 5th Annual Heart Health Fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Feb. 17 in the Main Lobby.
The event is open to the public at no cost and is in recognition of Heart Month, according to a statement.
The fair will include 15 booths and offer health screenings, information, free parking, a free raffle and giveaways, the statement said.
Held by St. Vincent's Regional Heart & Vascular Center, the cardiology division of the Medical Center, the event "aims to spread awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors, prevention and treatment options by teaching area residents to focus on overall health and wellness strategies, rather than simply changing habits after an unwanted diagnosis," the statement said.

Attendees will be able to view results of Cardiac CT Scans at the radiology booth and echocardiogram demonstrations at the non-invasive cardiology booth, the statement said.
Body fat analysis, body mass index and blood pressure screenings will be offered free of charge, the statement said. HDL cholesterol screenings will be offered for an $18 materials charge at the Cardiovascular Wellness booth, the statement said.
Additional booths presenting at the fair are the Regina L. Cozza Women at Heart program and the Healthy Hearts Support Group, Cardiac Rehabilitation/CHF Clinic, Stroke Prevention, Bariatrics, Smoke Stoppers, Behavioral Health, Heart Healthy Nutrition and Cardiac Surgery, the statement said.

For more information about the Heart Health Fair, the St. Vincent's Regional Heart & Vascular Center or for referral to a St. Vincent's cardiologist, call the toll-free Care Line at 1-877-255-SVHS (7847) or visit http://www.stvincents.org/.

David Slossberg received 2010 awards for distinguished service

Attorney David Slossberg has been named Director of the Year and Chairman Emeritus by the Milford Chamber of Commerce.

Slossberg, a partner at the Milford-based law firm Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, served the Chamber of Commerce as its chairman in 2010. He recently received the two Awards of Distinction during a gala last week.

“Each year, we honor the immediate past president as a way of highlighting his or her outstanding contributions to the Milford Chamber. David joins an elite and much-appreciated group of hard working individuals who have volunteered to lead the Chamber’s efforts to better the Milford business community,” said Kathleen Alagno, President and CEO of the Milford Chamber of Commerce. “We were privileged to have David lead us so adroitly, and are delighted to honor him with two awards for service.”

Spearheaded by Slossberg, the Milford Chamber last year ran a highly successful recruitment drive, attracting 128 new members during a four-week campaign. “David’s leadership abilities are extraordinary, and have led the Chamber through tough economic times,” Alagno said.

“Despite last year’s sluggish economy, dozens of new businesses and individuals became members of our chamber,” Slossberg said. “This suggests that the community has a clear understanding of its important support and effectiveness. It hosts regular networking events, has active leads groups, and acts to promote business-friendly legislation. Working with the Chamber team over the past year was a pleasure.”

A graduate of Columbia University, Slossberg earned his law degree in 1988 from New York University School of Law. He currently practices in the area of complex business litigation, class actions and employment law, addressing unfair trade practices, commercial contract disputes, land use, real estate, and reinsurance matters in the state and federal courts. He represents clients seeking to recover losses arising from fraud and embezzlement, and represents both lenders and borrowers in bank loan litigation and victims of all manner of discrimination.

Slossberg is chairman of the Connecticut Committee of the Federal Bar Council, treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Foundation, and serves on the boards of the Devon Rotary Foundation and Milford Progress Inc. Slossberg served on the Connecticut Class Action Rules Committee, and co-authored "Class Actions in Connecticut are Alive and Well," published in a 2007 statewide law journal. Slossberg has served as a special master in the Connecticut Federal Court and as past president of the Devon Rotary Club.

“David demonstrated unique people skills during the membership campaign and throughout the year,” Alagno said. “He made a cohesive organization from very diverse groups, often business competitors. It is largely because of him that our entire membership now works so well together, to the benefit of both the Chamber and the entire community.”

Since 1967, Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg and Knuff, LLC, based in Milford, Conn., has assisted clients in resolving complex legal issues related to commercial, civil rights and class action litigation in both state and federal court forums, and land use and zoning matters. The firm also provides legal counsel on matters concerning unfair trade practices, fraud, white-collar crime, construction issues, and employment law.

Milford Kindergarten registration begins in March

MILFORD – Kindergarten registration dates have been set throughout the Milford public school district. Parents with children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall (for the 2011-12 academic year) are asked to call their local school to schedule an appointment to register. Parents can pick up registration materials at the school beginning February 28th during normal operating hours prior to the official registration date. It is recommended parents complete the required forms prior to attending the official registration session.

A child must reach the age of 5 before January 1, 2012 in order to start kindergarten in the fall. At the time of registration, parents must bring the following items to complete the registration process:

- A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate (with a raised seal);
- A record of any communicable diseases the child may have had;
- A record of the child’s immunization schedule; and
- Two proofs of residency (examples include a current utility bill, mortgage receipt/rent receipt).

Before entry into school in August, each child must have a physical examination that includes a hemoglobin or hematocrit test, vision, hearing, and speech screening. The physical examination cannot have been done earlier than 12 months prior to the date the child enters school.

For more information, please contact your neighborhood school. The dates for kindergarten registration are as follows:

John F. Kennedy: March 7--10
Orange Avenue: March 14 – 17
Mathewson: March 21 – 24
Live Oaks: March 29 – April 1

The Milford Police Department will be activating a parking ban (alternate side of street snow parking) on East Broadway Thursday, February 3, 2011 and Friday, February 4, 2011. Theparking restrictions will apply to the section of East Broadway starting at the intersection of Surf Avenue westbound to the dead end section of East Broadway adjacent to Silver Sands State Park(addresses ranging from 681-927 East Broadway). Please refer to the below descriptions of theparking restrictions:February 3, 2011 Vehicles will be allowed to park on the odd-numbered side of the street (side of the street having odd street addresses) on odd numbered days ofthe month from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm.February 4, 2011 Vehicles will be allowed to park on the even-numbered side of the street (side of the street having even street addresses) on the even numbereddays of the month from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm.The purpose of this parking ban is to assist the State Department of Transportation who will beremoving snow from this area due to the large amount of snowfall we have received in the arearecently. Police will be advising residents and visitors to the area of the parking restrictions by posting No Parking signs in the area, a message delivered to area residents through Milford Alerts (citywidemass notification system), City of Milford website and through media press releases.Any vehicles found to be parked on a side of the street other than the designated side for that datemay be issued a parking ticket in the amount of $25 and may be removed by towing at thedirection of the Milford Police Department. Anyone with questions regarding the parkingrestrictions can contact the Milford Police Dispatch center at (203) 878-6551