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Donna Christopher

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Slim Nation In Stamford Helps You Lose Weight By Eating What You Love STAMFORD, Conn. -- Imagine an eating plan where you can eat a piece of cheese with a glass of wine. But don't skip the cheese, said Bob Nevins, the founder of Slim Nation, which recently opened a location in Stamford. His customized eating plans are designed to help clients take weight off and keep it off by eating. Slim Nation helps people drop weight by customizing their meal plans to maximize the body's metabolism. "We don't sell you food. We tailor your diet based on foods you like that you can buy at your own supermarket then we tell you when to eat those foods," Nevins said…

by Donna Christopher

03/08/2017

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Attorney Takes Spotlight Position At City Lights Gallery BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- An attorney in Bridgeport is the new president of City Lights art gallery. Kelly O’Donnell, an associate at Pullman & Comley law firm, replaces Jeffrey Goldwasser on the board of directors. Her legal work is in the business organizations and finance, and trusts and estates practice areas. O'Donnell also volunteers for board service at Discovery Museum, Bridgeport YMCA and Leadership Greater Bridgeport of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. “Kelly O’Donnell has tremendous leadership skills that will benefit City Lights Gallery as we begin our 13th year of op…

by Donna Christopher

03/08/2017

Neighbors

Chip's Flips For LifeBridge This Giving Day In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Several area businesses are encouraging their customers to make a donation to LifeBridge Community Services in Bridgeport this Thursday as part of Giving Day. The nonprofit serves 17,000 low-income people from the region each year. The donation can be as little as $10 on March 9 during the 24-hour online Fairfield County's Community Foundation fundraiser. Participating organizations including LifeBridge have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes for the most donors or the most dollars raised. Last year, LifeBridge won second place and $12,500 for the most donors…

by Donna Christopher

03/08/2017

Lifestyle

Norwalk Mom, Kids Find 'Courage To Speak' On Drug Prevention Night NORWALK, Conn. — An annual drug prevention night led by a Norwalk mother whose son died from an overdose is returning to Norwalk on Monday, March 13. Residents of Norwalk and beyond are invited to the 13th annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night at West Rocks Middle School. The initiative was started by Ginger Katz in 1996 soon after the death of her son Ian, 21, from an accidental overdose of heroin and prescription drugs. "It takes a community to help kids stay drug-free," said Katz, founder and CEO of the Courage to Speak. Community members, stud…

by Donna Christopher

03/08/2017

Police & Fire

Help Stamford Police Solve Crimes Faster By Registering Security Cameras STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Department is encouraging city residents and businesses to register their privately owned security in the new Secure Cam Program.The program allows police to collaborate with camera owners to access surveillance footage from the cameras. With this access, the department will create a database so investigators can quickly access these cameras in order to solve crimes in a timelier manner, police said. "By adding privately owned residential and business security cameras to the mix, we can effectively blanket the city with security cameras, helping o…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Police & Fire

Massachusetts Woman Faces Charges In Crash That Killed Bridgeport Woman BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A woman from Massachusetts faces charges in a fatal crash on I-95 in Bridgeport that killed a 24-year-old city woman, according to the Connecticut Post.Livis Rodriguez, 27, of Lawrence, Mass. turned herself in to state police on Monday. She has been charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and failure to maintain a safe lane change, the Connecticut Post reported. She was released on $10,000 bail, said the Connecticut Post. The charges stem from a July 7, 2016 crash that killed Akhalia Shameal Jackson of Bridgeport, according to the report. Jackson was drivi…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Schools

Stamford Contributors To Literacy Awarded For 'Excellence In Education' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Leaders in Stamford's business and community are receiving the 2017 Excellence in Education Awards from the Stamford Public Education Foundation. It recognizes contributions to the mentoring and literacy programs in the city's school system. The following awards will be given at an awards dinner March 23: SPEF Philanthropy Award: First County Bank/First County Bank Foundation for leadership and innovation. SPEF Leadership Award: Polly O’Brien Morrow, for enriching the Stamford community in the area of public education. SPEF Community Service Award: Junior League of Stam…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Neighbors

No Hammer? You Can Still Help Fairfield County Habitat Build A Kitchen BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Can't hammer? Another way to help Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County build a kitchen for a needy family in Bridgeport is by making a donation on "Giving Day" Thursday, March 9. The 24-hour fundraiser, which runs from midnight through 11:59 p.m. on March 9, allows donors to contribute to participating nonprofit organizations throughout the County on the Fairfield County Gives website, www.FCGives.org, hosted by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. Habitat CFC has a Giving Day goal of $5,000 which is the cost to build a kitchen in one of their Hab…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Neighbors

Stratford Comes To Aid Of Man Hurt By Fallen Tree On Parkway STRATFORD, Conn. -- Chris Scofield would rather be giving than receiving help from his Stratford community. "This is very uncomfortable for us," his wife wrote on a GoFundMe campaign she set up to help raise money for his medical expenses. Chris Scofield and his business partner were in a serious car accident on March 2 when a tree fell onto the company van while they were traveling on Wilbur Cross Parkway. Scofield is in the trauma unit at Yale New-Haven Hospital and has had one surgery. He faces possibly two more surgeries and at least two months in the hospital, then four to s…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Lifestyle

Love Art? Parks? Weir Farm In Wilton Is Looking For Volunteers WILTON, Conn. -- Passionate about parks? Do you love art? Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton and Ridgefield needs volunteers who are friendly, reliable people for its Volunteers-In-Parks program this summer. The VIPs will work outdoors with park employees in the park's historic gardens and help staff the Weir and Young Studios to share the stories of Weir Farm with visitors. “Weir Farm has a volunteer opportunity to match your interests and available free time. It's fun and rewarding,” said Liz Castagna, a volunteer. “I encourage you to join our volunteer family at your local natio…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

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