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Donna Christopher

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Does Joey C's Boathouse In Stratford Have The DVlicious Best Burger? STRATFORD, Conn. -- Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods. We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running with each being profiled this week. Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill, Stratford What Makes It Patty Perfect: According to Owner Joey Catalano who runs the eatery with his wife, Ania (the two are both chefs), the burgers here are either grass-fed or premium. "Our be…

by Daily Voice

03/13/2017

Neighbors

Dig Into Corned Beef & Cabbage, Enjoy Irish Dancers At Wilton's OLF School WILTON, Conn. -- "What could be more Irish than bagpipers, Irish dancers, and corned beef and cabbage?" Karin Beggan, says, telling of a feast Our Lady of Fatima School is cooking up for St. Patrick's Day. All are welcome to attend the fundraiser to support the school's arts program and the May 20-21 production of "The Snow Queen." The dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school, 225 Danbury Road, Wilton. There will be dinner, music, Irish dancing, and raffles. "At the end of evening your stomach will be full and your heart will overflowing knowing you supported the …

by Donna Christopher

03/13/2017

Neighbors

What to Wear? Dress For Success CEO Joins Regional Fundraiser In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Dress For Success Worldwide CEO Joi Gordon will speak at a fundraiser for the Mid-Fairfield County chapter on May 18 in Fairfield. The Toast to Success! luncheon supports the agency's mission to empower women to become financially independent. Gordon, a former New York City Assistant DA, joined Dress for Success in 1999 as a donor, then as a board member, and in 2001 became CEO. “There was something about this organization that attracted me. I was going to be able to make a difference in women’s lives and quite frankly, they were going to make a difference in mine. So I…

by Donna Christopher

03/13/2017

Events

Poets To Bring Verses To Life In Celebration At Byrd's Books in Bethel BETHEL, Conn. — An award-winning children's book author and poet laureate are in the lineup for an afternoon of poetry Sunday, April 2, at Byrd's Books in Bethel in celebration of National Poetry Month. The public is invited to hear from Gail Carson Levine, David K. Leff, Lisa Schwartz, Sydney Eddison, Brian Clements, Kateri Kosek and Ben Chase. Gail Carson Levine wrote "Ella Enchanted," a Newbery Honor Book, as well as "Ever," "Fairest," "Dave at Night" and the six Princess Tales books. "Transient" is her first book of poetry. David K. L…

by Donna Christopher

03/13/2017

Neighbors

Do You Have These Items In Your Cupboard? Fairfield Food Pantry Needs Them FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- It may come as a surprise if you live in Fairfield to find out 21 percent of your neighbors need financial support. That translates to 20,000 people, including 800 of whom rely on Operation Hope Food Pantry at mealtime. "Last year (the pantry) provided enough food to make 150,000 meals,” said Carla Miklos, the organization's executive director. A food drive will begin Monday, March 13 and run to March 31 to stock the pantry. Residents are asked to help by bringing their donations to one of the various collection sites in Fairfield. “The individuals, families, and …

by Donna Christopher

03/13/2017

Lifestyle

Craving Cookies? Girl Scouts Are Delivering Across Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — Are you craving cookies? The perpetually popular Girl Scout cookies — available just once per year — have arrived in Fairfield County for your enjoyment. Cookie fans looking for a quick-fix can satisfy their hunger by stopping at a Cookie Booth staffed by local Girl Scouts. To find one near you, click here. Last weekend, nearly 2 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were delivered to sites across Connecticut. Along with the usual favorites of Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas, buyers will fine a new flavor — the S'mores cookie is making its debut this year. The S…

by Donna Christopher

03/12/2017

Business

Solar, Hybrid? Westport Faire Seeks Next Earth Friendly Innovation WESTPORT, Conn. -- The theme is "earth" for this year's Maker Faire in Westport where innovators and inventors showcase their ingenuity. The popular fair draws thousands to the downtown area. The 2017 event is on Earth Day Saturday, April 22. In keeping with the celebration, makers are asked to espouse the theme of earth in their ideas. The faire now in its sixth year has become a catalyst for tinkerers, artisans, engineers, artists, woodworkers, builders, musicians, people who sew, comedians, jugglers and more. It draws wide participation from schools, libraries, companies, and …

by Donna Christopher

03/12/2017

Politics

Fairfield Rep. Kupchick Introduces Bill To Improve Animal Shelters FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A 2012 case in Bethlehem involving 63 dogs that were saved from deplorable shelter conditions has led a group of lawmakers to introduce a bill to improve the conditions at shelters throughout Connecticut. The bill was introduced by State Rep. Brenda Kupchick of Fairfield along with House Republican Leader Themis Klarides and State Reps. Nicole Klarides-Ditria of Seymour, Beacon Falls and Derby and J.P. Sredzinski of Newtown and Monroe. In the Bethlehem case, the animal control officer accused Fred Acker of abusing animals and keeping dogs in conditions that were too cold…

by Donna Christopher

03/12/2017

Business

Gear Up For Fly Fishing Anywhere In World At The Compleat Angler In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Fly-fishing gear is the specialty at The Compleat Angler in Darien, where local enthusiasts head to outfit for their trips to such far-flung places as New Zealand, where trout is now in season. Hearing about their customers' trips is a highlight of doing business, says manager Scott Bennett, who has his own fish-travel story to tell. "I was on a boat in San Andros Island bonefishing in the Bahamas with some of the [employees] here," he told Daily Voice. "Fly fishing is no longer just the classic wade into the water and catch trout, though many of our customers…

by Donna Christopher

03/12/2017

Lifestyle

Danbury Music Centre Tunes Up Campaign To Keep Summer Program Alive DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Music Centre is appealing to the public to help fund its popular summer program, which fell on hard times last year. The nonprofit Music Centre has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $10,000. The Music Centre, which is responsible for helping a number of local musicians get their start, depends on donations to keep the doors open. Most of its programs run off site at churches and schools to minimize costs. When last year's Summer Festival was about to start at one of the city's schools, the school wound up needing a new roof, and the Centre…

by Donna Christopher

03/12/2017

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