tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11919537149218584042024-02-19T20:18:02.022-05:00The Best of Times OnlineMort Walker's The Best of Times Magazine BlogDebra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-75112277566794441432011-01-20T19:05:00.003-05:002011-01-20T19:50:32.210-05:00Smiler in Southport . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYULU4JJSuezCmTD81SqQ_RDiG3aAahUu4qs-JnCORVtQMdZhF48P2MEqs6ltD7F7OGvWhr1xIfoHU-3Yhjq-vNBu4MLSjODWI3uAs06KWyZ73nINts4Pgd4RO5k_auwETizJjo7sUyE/s1600/southport.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYULU4JJSuezCmTD81SqQ_RDiG3aAahUu4qs-JnCORVtQMdZhF48P2MEqs6ltD7F7OGvWhr1xIfoHU-3Yhjq-vNBu4MLSjODWI3uAs06KWyZ73nINts4Pgd4RO5k_auwETizJjo7sUyE/s400/southport.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564431000993842754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Opening Reception</b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>Friday, January 21st, 2011 </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>6PM to 8PM</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 19px; "><h1 style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal bold 20px/26px 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); text-align: center; "><strong><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: large; font-family: 'times new roman', times; ">January 8th through February 3rd<br /></span></strong></h1><div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; "><h1 style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal bold 20px/26px 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); text-align: center; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: x-large; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(50, 93, 133); "><strong>Heidi Palmer</strong></span> <span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(241, 177, 54); ">Mind Scapes</span></span></span></h1></div></span></b></span></div></b><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ng0SLybki9Y6zoLW-PtDJ9Ow3uhd0ux7vf7ZAZxo6EsoCjC-KEdrMIJZkUC3GjJfag21XQP-MM9b-mmqKdcEUA40zWErfy38I_POZhGN9YBrCQBqFPfSCw4TdbsGaz228regxAldyAU/s1600/Ocean+View.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ng0SLybki9Y6zoLW-PtDJ9Ow3uhd0ux7vf7ZAZxo6EsoCjC-KEdrMIJZkUC3GjJfag21XQP-MM9b-mmqKdcEUA40zWErfy38I_POZhGN9YBrCQBqFPfSCw4TdbsGaz228regxAldyAU/s400/Ocean+View.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564431440087517698" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Ocean View</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Heidi Palmer</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>24 x 20 inches</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>oil on canvas</b></span></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.heidipalmerart.com/">Heidi Palmer</a> has been painting New England landscapes and interiors for many years. Her work depicts quiet scenes in which the effects of various kinds of light are explored. Her paintings are often about that dream place between the real and the surreal, the line between the ordinary and the extra-ordinary.<br /><br />For more information:<br />Southport Galleries<br />330 Pequot Avenue<br />Southport, CT 06890<br />Telephone:(203) 292-6124<br />Email:<a href="mailto: info@southportgalleries.com">info@southportgalleries.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.southportgalleries.com/">www.southportgalleries.com</a>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-58434267444195932852011-01-02T23:45:00.003-05:002011-01-03T00:06:54.039-05:00Smiler from Alba's . . .<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Alba's Ristorante</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Recently Renovated</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Open for 2011</span></b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptlrkdIKuQkpke3HqRY9ORLaWINPlJDa7JvdLigcmoUv7U_wStHcenYWHulF6yPQvit9QzfKLS8qSy-HX1Gj3-wvPGnakRcG3Govm-oE1aX8KaMlMqCK0wQXurWJCw5NaVGbRH_vYOmM/s1600/albas_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptlrkdIKuQkpke3HqRY9ORLaWINPlJDa7JvdLigcmoUv7U_wStHcenYWHulF6yPQvit9QzfKLS8qSy-HX1Gj3-wvPGnakRcG3Govm-oE1aX8KaMlMqCK0wQXurWJCw5NaVGbRH_vYOmM/s400/albas_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557816459603720674" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Available for your next private event or special occasion, family or corporate - one or more of the dining rooms at Alba's Ristorante - Home of Fine Northern Italian Cuisine.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Alba's Ristorante can accommodate 50-120 guests in the recently renovated Main Dining Room, Library Room or "X" Room. Enjoy state of the art technology, including flat screen TV's in every dining room. Parking is available - free valet on weekends and for special events.<br /><br />For more info:<br />Alba's Ristorante<br />400 North Street<br />Port Chester, NY 10573<br />Telephone: (914) 937-2236<br /><b><a href="http://www.albasrestaurant.com/">www.albasrestaurant.com</a></b><div><br /></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-29888639130291645942011-01-01T00:47:00.001-05:002011-01-01T00:47:39.613-05:00Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigczFcIFupy4Qoq_1xGbh-VvBa-CPQfgr24APdViu8P_6eq4_Ud8Bbv9lyO5G5PCvw5fNHx5dvrN2I7M79HZkTlkb4SEUaqy6zHOMOFPWy_5cZnUsryl5oxLUyATNswuO9FcZiPyfN2yg/s1600/new_year_2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigczFcIFupy4Qoq_1xGbh-VvBa-CPQfgr24APdViu8P_6eq4_Ud8Bbv9lyO5G5PCvw5fNHx5dvrN2I7M79HZkTlkb4SEUaqy6zHOMOFPWy_5cZnUsryl5oxLUyATNswuO9FcZiPyfN2yg/s400/new_year_2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557090004993999586" /></a>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-29737826265357320392011-01-01T00:45:00.011-05:002011-01-01T23:59:40.682-05:00Smiler from Royal Closet . . .<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Start the New Year off Right</span></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">- get organized!</span></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-b8WxjsDVhyphenhyphenMjynSoXyMnMQBZgZOGAeE2F5pgSEz96SKdVkH-gszfukUgyFSDpUNKfcmnw8eTDQS2n9NlPBqHgyf3QjXCN5RlgDABLaYjDysL28afaPLtPVBtxR90KqW9Om1wmWACc/s1600/royal_closet_new_year.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-b8WxjsDVhyphenhyphenMjynSoXyMnMQBZgZOGAeE2F5pgSEz96SKdVkH-gszfukUgyFSDpUNKfcmnw8eTDQS2n9NlPBqHgyf3QjXCN5RlgDABLaYjDysL28afaPLtPVBtxR90KqW9Om1wmWACc/s400/royal_closet_new_year.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557443439035310578" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Happy New Year to All!</span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Royal Closet</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>6 Muller Ave # B</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Norwalk, CT 06851</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Telephone: (203) 847-4179</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span><b><a href="http://www.royalcloset.com/">www.royalcloset.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-89369561316173614462010-12-24T22:37:00.002-05:002010-12-24T22:39:53.315-05:00Season's Greetings to All . . .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWELCnlVFsV1GjU6Ag1W1SI2EcyYfOsIdmrmOajbUHKvqkhfweMxgjIeEDYnXpuUXa5ZqyZClQN6L4JQJC5oAXE5dyKoE6WzlS7k7T0A-p6tq9ld5dhfGYL9s0FrQ64xav6otjLBA7gPo/s1600/seasons_greetings.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWELCnlVFsV1GjU6Ag1W1SI2EcyYfOsIdmrmOajbUHKvqkhfweMxgjIeEDYnXpuUXa5ZqyZClQN6L4JQJC5oAXE5dyKoE6WzlS7k7T0A-p6tq9ld5dhfGYL9s0FrQ64xav6otjLBA7gPo/s400/seasons_greetings.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554459226997276994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrlyiyPxdKKZvDunf5X9BOV6hMkicebCg_7x0rn4X_2dCD1BvnhPz0Xyom_V8fasBeQrCOQkBybpEJQ3bKh66fIP4InbziLlzWDIhhJxNSPi0IYrGhzr70BjL2IeojVTMDKWy1TF9ejk/s1600/christmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554459023459679650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrlyiyPxdKKZvDunf5X9BOV6hMkicebCg_7x0rn4X_2dCD1BvnhPz0Xyom_V8fasBeQrCOQkBybpEJQ3bKh66fIP4InbziLlzWDIhhJxNSPi0IYrGhzr70BjL2IeojVTMDKWy1TF9ejk/s400/christmas.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-46553773313576097712010-12-21T20:51:00.008-05:002010-12-21T21:37:55.722-05:00Santa Smiler in Stamford . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcsYMTx5tmc3bilpRQ55g0wKacuXQTi4n8i5dy_dmdemX_0eVz-i69xMeSTibk1bEx_yL379GILf4hxO-XR61zxV4VvYMEYFqvXZmSPRK_u9WcI11lgp581265m-NfzLxvKsdbLkU6qk/s1600/logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcsYMTx5tmc3bilpRQ55g0wKacuXQTi4n8i5dy_dmdemX_0eVz-i69xMeSTibk1bEx_yL379GILf4hxO-XR61zxV4VvYMEYFqvXZmSPRK_u9WcI11lgp581265m-NfzLxvKsdbLkU6qk/s400/logo.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553323007687691298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Santa and his Elves</span></i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wednesday, December 22nd</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>and </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thursday, December 23rd</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>11AM - 4:30PM</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQekJW3cm7rlKiFaSgxZU_tg9VhYhMz2ms5Ao0ytK4oG9LlOmG8smvJsnCTiBuKrI29SIPJq0ujRXAekQkGx_iVwvtfyXovePNHpyXoNKrmFT3Ky-TKrO4UfjQhFkFhXVX3EsjP6Y4rMg/s1600/santa_rockinghorse.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQekJW3cm7rlKiFaSgxZU_tg9VhYhMz2ms5Ao0ytK4oG9LlOmG8smvJsnCTiBuKrI29SIPJq0ujRXAekQkGx_iVwvtfyXovePNHpyXoNKrmFT3Ky-TKrO4UfjQhFkFhXVX3EsjP6Y4rMg/s320/santa_rockinghorse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553328304567224562" /></a>Visit with Santa and celebrate the holiday season!<div><br /><div>Santa and one of his elves will be at the First Stamford Bank in Stamford, Connecticut. </div><div><br /></div><div>The bank will be serving refreshments and invites the community to share in this celebration of Christmas. Join in the family fun and celebrate! </div><div><br /></div><div>It's FREE and Open to the Public!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is Stamford's hometown bank. - Stamford First Bank is a locally managed commercial bank committed to providing the highest possible level of customer service and added value to the community, so plan to stop by and share in the community holiday spirit.</div><div><br />For more information:<br />Stamford First Bank<br />612 Bedford St.<br />Stamford, CT 06901 </div><div>Telephone: (203) 391-5777</div><div><b><a href="http://www.stamfordfirstbank.com/">www.stamfordfirstbank.com</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Smiler Flash courtesy of <b><a href="http://http//stamford.patch.com/">The Stamford Patch</a>.</b><br />Stay informed <i><b>Like</b></i> the <b><a href="http://http//www.facebook.com/StamfordPatch#!/StamfordPatch?v=wall">Stamford Patch on Facebook</a>.</b><br /><i><b>Follow</b></i> the <b><a href="http://http//twitter.com/StamfordPatch">Stamford Patch on Twitter</a>.</b></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-48494187900290978602010-12-19T00:06:00.002-05:002010-12-19T00:15:18.136-05:00Happy Holidays from Barnum . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix268x2zwo8DwOVGcjUC4DOoBElAqOJ9fui2WJ31haICJY-6fjJGa7TW7teW0YEEPQhie6Ke0823sGJUqNlCcr7spiLgC9IuNV98_UIOxpC9r8ql1u3W-otAzptxYiELrHtVcNK-qOp4A/s1600/barnum.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix268x2zwo8DwOVGcjUC4DOoBElAqOJ9fui2WJ31haICJY-6fjJGa7TW7teW0YEEPQhie6Ke0823sGJUqNlCcr7spiLgC9IuNV98_UIOxpC9r8ql1u3W-otAzptxYiELrHtVcNK-qOp4A/s400/barnum.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552255380815683730" /></a><br /><b>For more information:</b> <div>visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.barnum-museum.org"><b>www.barnum-museum.org</b></a> </div><div>and/or call 203-331-1104, ext. 102.<br />Regular museum hours: </div><div>Wednesdays – Saturdays 10AM – 4:30PM</div><div>Sundays noon – 4:30PM </div><div>Last admission at 3:45PM<br /></div><br /><div>Keep up to date with all the family-friendly fun -<br />Like The Barnum Museum on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgeport-CT/The-Barnum-Museum/92224348963">Facebook</a>.<br /></b></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-55980050461378987642010-12-18T23:40:00.007-05:002010-12-19T00:15:35.033-05:00Happy Holidays from Mt. Kisco . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVbvZrwFGNTaW0qtohgzKCHEdySqUpocJmaO_vc-68D0A6HNrE0yYzs9EYly_PmxPvldNQ1TCC8fCpcMc4Gwx-3URrPY_Adn8wxUc4R6-m5Fh2ioa5iObW5Iw2sKlc1_3EfeA9BqHRc0/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVbvZrwFGNTaW0qtohgzKCHEdySqUpocJmaO_vc-68D0A6HNrE0yYzs9EYly_PmxPvldNQ1TCC8fCpcMc4Gwx-3URrPY_Adn8wxUc4R6-m5Fh2ioa5iObW5Iw2sKlc1_3EfeA9BqHRc0/s400/001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552255137635803330" /></a><br />For more info contact:<br />Advanced Medicine of Mt. Kisco<br />37 Moore Ave.<br />Mt. Kisco, NY 10549<br />Telephone: (914) 241-7030<br /><a href="http://www.neilraffmd.com/"><b>www.neilraffmd.com</b></a>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-70099149699172195642010-12-15T11:56:00.014-05:002010-12-15T12:30:54.427-05:00Smiler from SAC . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9dkWVju9y0LqzdCDpK303l7uQVTQzkGOuwSAYCQitrZm4qTESojzHG7KA4JGjq7shXLAO8FAI-u365YHR7eeaK-ooPbOGWChmcW8uHD9Rqiv-eAcwhDsfMxA_FqnN8eM_qGv6d6UxW4/s1600/sac_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 101px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9dkWVju9y0LqzdCDpK303l7uQVTQzkGOuwSAYCQitrZm4qTESojzHG7KA4JGjq7shXLAO8FAI-u365YHR7eeaK-ooPbOGWChmcW8uHD9Rqiv-eAcwhDsfMxA_FqnN8eM_qGv6d6UxW4/s320/sac_logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550962295607416850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;color:red;" font=""><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i>FREE </i></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i>Membership Dues</i></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i>for LIFE </i></span></span></b></div><br />The Stamford Athletic Club will be giving away a free lifetime membership in a drawing on January 31st, 2011 as part of a new and exciting program called <b><i>"Free Membership Dues for Life"</i></b>. There will also be rewards for all participants in the program.<div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_ONoMrzmb8YFoXxIEeklRztNEGAULsJ_vhJwtl2aUVdfUIVm7fLh_wl9zvDBhvdqFCNGNSf7CxCcMG-wVHoGNnlzFtYE3wn6h2XqMVDuwDA74qrjHctOfQzv088ybsJysMpAEMRJF_Q/s1600/gymfloor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_ONoMrzmb8YFoXxIEeklRztNEGAULsJ_vhJwtl2aUVdfUIVm7fLh_wl9zvDBhvdqFCNGNSf7CxCcMG-wVHoGNnlzFtYE3wn6h2XqMVDuwDA74qrjHctOfQzv088ybsJysMpAEMRJF_Q/s320/gymfloor.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550959035098258162" /></a>All you have to do is refer someone to join (you must be present when they join), and you will receive $20 and a raffle ticket for the drawing.<br /><br />The other half of the raffle ticket will go into a bin for the drawing on January 31st 2011.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NRp6Lx6RkLP9DRpJINwFZ-1w6BQ8t8eUmi4t0TLzWLvycGuR9TY1evFG9hEAVHGH9-yKUeU5mjNdWJzMH12uKTP6j3cgB7rUyD_nQU5WSUoxl5bYwAI3XlTnPuSSZRr3tgjSpbMUGUw/s1600/pool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NRp6Lx6RkLP9DRpJINwFZ-1w6BQ8t8eUmi4t0TLzWLvycGuR9TY1evFG9hEAVHGH9-yKUeU5mjNdWJzMH12uKTP6j3cgB7rUyD_nQU5WSUoxl5bYwAI3XlTnPuSSZRr3tgjSpbMUGUw/s320/pool.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550959317335888082" /></a><div>What a great way to earn some money during the holidays and encourage someone to be fit!<br /><br />Restrictions:<br />First time members; must be at least 21 years old.<br />Enrollment in full price yearly memberships qualifies.<br />Cannot be combined with other offers.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">STAMFORD ATHLETIC CLUB</span></b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>WHERE YOU FIT IN</b></span></div></b><br />For more information contact:<br />Donna Garofalo, General Manager<br />Stamford Athletic Club<br />75 Third Street<br />Stamford CT 06905<br />Telephone: (203) 357-7555<br /><a href="http://www.stamfordathletic.com/">www.stamfordathletic.com</a><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.stamfordathletic.com/"></a>Keep up with all the exciting activities and fun at SAC.</div><div>Like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StamfordAthleticClub?v=wall">Facebook</a>!</div><div>Follow them on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/sac_stamford">Twitter</a> and</div><div>check out the <a href="http://stamfordathleticblog.com/">SAC Blog</a>!<br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-73658972625039796372010-12-14T22:23:00.008-05:002010-12-14T23:54:19.222-05:00Smilers at Bridgeport Library . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVhN6AtIfJoLYKpe_6BGcLj8-pEo3HP5bKjOK2JDb7LD22L67DSBfUvEyr0Kb-F6z_1ReFTK8MNCOjwk1tRjXm2azBZ__vxNh-rhEMnTZQ3KngZyx4KnzAJbRa8BFwJQZnTZq8mjXlpU/s1600/bport-logo.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVhN6AtIfJoLYKpe_6BGcLj8-pEo3HP5bKjOK2JDb7LD22L67DSBfUvEyr0Kb-F6z_1ReFTK8MNCOjwk1tRjXm2azBZ__vxNh-rhEMnTZQ3KngZyx4KnzAJbRa8BFwJQZnTZq8mjXlpU/s400/bport-logo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513996876091665762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Visit with Santa</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bring your Camera!</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_1ckv4zttRcWRTbJZT-l22PKtWuNrDC3iHAg6X4EXltqG_KrrKFQshjYZ3K6qpJDohmN82Fn7BtstHzpTXq8FeA3fl0P6_k0ki6gmw6FQDO9fcVB_rkdfDw772hP9dUJz4EbIIarvio/s1600/Santa-Claus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_1ckv4zttRcWRTbJZT-l22PKtWuNrDC3iHAg6X4EXltqG_KrrKFQshjYZ3K6qpJDohmN82Fn7BtstHzpTXq8FeA3fl0P6_k0ki6gmw6FQDO9fcVB_rkdfDw772hP9dUJz4EbIIarvio/s320/Santa-Claus.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550755636410199890" /></a><br />Wednesday, December 15th<br />4:00 PM - 5:00 PM<br />Newfield Branch<br />1230 Stratford Ave.<br />Bridgeport, CT 06607<br />Telephone: (203) 576-7828<br /><br />Thursday, December 16th<br />3:30 PM - 4:30 PM<br />North Branch<br />North Branch<br />3455 Madison Ave.<br />Bridgeport, CT 06606<br />Telephone: (203) 576-7003<br /><br /><hr /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Bats 101</i></span><br />Thursday, December 16th<br />6:30 PM<br />Black Rock Branch</b><br /><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwa3O8uCaOHTM8VUu1JNqgLlRbt1FjpvfZKyoCkWtMYCd2q6pny6o4OYL1YbivhGdO3TpE5UfmumNoIaz_1iCKMN6zb7kNJKHoC9Dz0pOh3hXai4kEi9Oj6Z3tHVGq0mjISfENl48Ol8/s1600/Bats-101.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwa3O8uCaOHTM8VUu1JNqgLlRbt1FjpvfZKyoCkWtMYCd2q6pny6o4OYL1YbivhGdO3TpE5UfmumNoIaz_1iCKMN6zb7kNJKHoC9Dz0pOh3hXai4kEi9Oj6Z3tHVGq0mjISfENl48Ol8/s320/Bats-101.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550757026847939298" /></a>Plan on visiting the colorful, dramatic photo presentation "Bats 101". You will see images of bats from tiny pups to adulthood. Join in and meet DEP and USFW Wildlife Rehabilitator and Falls Village, CT resident Linda Bowen. She will share her knowledge and experience regarding this much maligned species, so be prepared to have your "bat questions" answered.</div><br />Learn the facts and dispel the myths about our only flying mammals.<br /><br />You will discover how White Nose Syndrome has decimated the bat populations and what we can expect in the near future. Join Ms. Bowen for some simple tips you can use to become Citizen Scientists to help monitor the remaining bat populations from a lawn chair in your own backyard.<br /><br />This is a FREE event.<br />For More Information:<br />Black Rock Branch Library<br />2705 Fairfield Avenue<br />Bridgeport, CT 06605<br />Telephone: (203) 337-9676<br />Email: <a href="mailto:blackrocklibrary@gmail.com">blackrocklibrary@gmail.com</a><br />Website: <a href="http://bportlibrary.org/">http://bportlibrary.org</a><br /><br />Keep up with all the exciting activities -<br />Like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgeport-Public-Library/169351786431488?v=wall">Facebook</a>!<br />Follow them on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/BportLibrary">Twitter</a>!Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-91708608119337045392010-12-09T12:38:00.007-05:002010-12-09T13:12:46.703-05:00Smiler from Barnum Museum . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktEnXUT2C8MNGeOulLv3SNhTz5QYqTZ3XVfPCCXW8EQQ5QumXaItDc8At2k-ntDzASUrrrHpOdnb0DvBlxeH_myLMkvAOdxYgLhSUJ54Q6YmtYxbMdnoDxXOBA_wBM9k0ZRkklqt3gJ8/s1600/barnumbirthdayheader.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktEnXUT2C8MNGeOulLv3SNhTz5QYqTZ3XVfPCCXW8EQQ5QumXaItDc8At2k-ntDzASUrrrHpOdnb0DvBlxeH_myLMkvAOdxYgLhSUJ54Q6YmtYxbMdnoDxXOBA_wBM9k0ZRkklqt3gJ8/s400/barnumbirthdayheader.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490251803315631394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Barnum Holiday Fest </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>and </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Gingerbread Contest</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1PM to 3PM</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzjgRhnv0ueaYN9QR5AAE-lG6qc3xrP0usRg199sr_HTqLB6_P8NFDwWSx61q5Zrp47eb8Bad5fdHiszPtg_mUhtXAuXK8VKLDzj-F5k4WZ6OLrxa6D8o8KugNdeeWY-VnAVuAu5lalw/s1600/aconnecticutchristmas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzjgRhnv0ueaYN9QR5AAE-lG6qc3xrP0usRg199sr_HTqLB6_P8NFDwWSx61q5Zrp47eb8Bad5fdHiszPtg_mUhtXAuXK8VKLDzj-F5k4WZ6OLrxa6D8o8KugNdeeWY-VnAVuAu5lalw/s200/aconnecticutchristmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548743580205121730" /></a>During the Christmas season in Connecticut, you don't have to look far to find the cherished aspects of the holiday, from one-of-a-kind ornaments and baked goods to spectacular light displays and classic colonial houses draped in snow. Bringing it all together is <i><b>A Connecticut Christmas</b></i>, a full color celebration of the spirit of Christmas in a quintessentially New England state. Ms. Smith has told the stories of the people and places of Connecticut for two decades and in the book she highlights the many joyful things to see and do during the holidays. She profiles some of the remarkable people who make the holiday season brighter for visitors and Connecticut residents alike.<br /><div><br /></div><div>The event begins at 1PM with a talk by Diane Smith, an Emmy-award winning television and radio journalist and author of the new book, <i><b>A Connecticut Christmas</b></i>. Following her talk Smith will sign autographs for anyone interested in purchasing the book for themselves, or as a holiday gift.<br /><br />From 1:30PM to 3PM children of all ages will be able to learn about the traditions associated with and create crafts representative of the following winter holidays: Jewish Chanukauh, African Kwanzaa, American Christmas and Mexican Las Posadas. Victorian Christmas décor will surround guests in the People’s United Bank Gallery as they warm their spirit by sipping hot chocolate and eating cookies donated by Stew Leonard’s of Norwalk.<br /><br />Guests will be able to wander among and examine David Millen’s creative, cirque themed sculpture exhibit, <i><b>Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum! Energy, Balance, Vitality</b></i>. The exhibition features nearly 20 of his metal and clay pieces which range in size from 40” tall to life size figures. This display will only be up through January 2nd. Visitors also will be able to find fabulous Connecticut, Barnum and circus themed gifts in the shop. On December 11th from 10AM to 4:30PM Barnum Museum members will receive a 25% discount on their entire gift shop purchase (your purchase helps support the museum).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz7vd2p8qU64YvlMZHN7DkwcafR6MSHI5kAIlcCPv9XJLznMey2YG6SQh2abyadkPGs4DHzYthGbzrVVth-0-h3j_iXsLM-iOkkx0sbibtJ0ITdR8z9L2tb_JCKPElJlquvVx68f8NwM/s1600/gingerbread.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz7vd2p8qU64YvlMZHN7DkwcafR6MSHI5kAIlcCPv9XJLznMey2YG6SQh2abyadkPGs4DHzYthGbzrVVth-0-h3j_iXsLM-iOkkx0sbibtJ0ITdR8z9L2tb_JCKPElJlquvVx68f8NwM/s200/gingerbread.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548744924886863874" /></a>Children need to plan ahead to participate in the third annual create a Gingerbread Village contest. For contest rules see below, visit <a href="http://www.barnum-museum.org/"><b>www.barnum-museum.org</b></a> or call Jaime Knoedler at (203) 331-1104 ext.102 for more details, but to qualify and be on display for the event, all entries must be delivered before 1PM on Saturday, December 11th. There is no cost to enter and the winner of the Gingerbread contest will receive a family 4-pack of tickets to see the Opening Night, January 12, 2011, 7PM performance of <i><b>Disney On Ice® presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey</b></i> at Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. The runner up will receive a special gift bag filled with goodies from the Barnum Museum. The announcement of the Gingerbread creation winner and one runner up will take place at 2:30PM during the event. Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by phone or e-mail.<br /><br />From 1PM to 3PM, the New York Life Insurance Company will offer their popular, safe and secure child identification program at no charge. Parents will fill out a form for their children and will walk away with a one sheet print out and a number of wallet sized versions to use as needed with friends, family, babysitters and more (Protecting families is at the core of New York Life’s mission, so they are delighted to provide the service).<br /><br /><b>Gingerbread contest Rules:</b> Gingerbread creations should be delivered prior to 1PM on Saturday December 11th, entries will not be accepted past 1PM so they may be placed on display for the rest of the year as part of one fantastic Gingerbread village! Only children 12 and under are encouraged to enter, all entries must be made up of edible materials, the Barnum Museum is not responsible for damage to any tasty entries, and those wishing to have their creations returned, must pick them up during normal museum hours by January 9, 2011. Working from a gingerbread kit is fine. Visit your craft store or search on line to find suggestions.<br /><br /><b>What:</b> </div><div>Barnum Holiday Fest and Gingerbread Contest, including a presentation by Diane Smith about her newest book, A Connecticut Christmas. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at $16.95 along with many other unique holiday gift ideas in the museum shop.<br /><br /><b>Where:</b> </div><div>The Barnum Museum</div><div>820 Main Street</div><div>Bridgeport, CT 06604<br /><br /><b>When:</b> </div><div>Saturday, December 11th from 1PM - 3PM<br /><br /><b>Cost</b>: </div><div>Program Admission: Adults and Seniors: $5, Children 4-7: $2, Under 4: Free<br />*Barnum Museum members are Free and Barnum Kids Club Members are Free<br /><br /><b>For more information:</b> </div><div>visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.barnum-museum.org">www.barnum-museum.org</a> </div><div>and/or call 203-331-1104, ext. 102.<br />Regular museum hours: </div><div>Wednesdays – Saturdays 10AM – 4:30PM</div><div>Sundays noon – 4:30PM </div><div>Last admission at 3:45PM<br /></div><br /><div>Keep up to date with all the family-friendly fun - Like The Barnum Museum on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgeport-CT/The-Barnum-Museum/92224348963">Facebook</a>.<br /></b></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-26984857027315522462010-12-07T22:09:00.011-05:002010-12-07T22:51:41.830-05:00Holiday Smiler in Wilton . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggrxvjMVGHDvaFSYsOnUhT44E7Ggo6adeEIaK_lHBS2-ywVAhVlnjjjc2xEFCRMqdSJl8XhhirK8xIpDW-nlnVlhDyywTd8UoXJfntPcT90JrzmBRdF0qwfBOo7bjITumNizmz5uby_c/s1600/whs.banner.trial.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggrxvjMVGHDvaFSYsOnUhT44E7Ggo6adeEIaK_lHBS2-ywVAhVlnjjjc2xEFCRMqdSJl8XhhirK8xIpDW-nlnVlhDyywTd8UoXJfntPcT90JrzmBRdF0qwfBOo7bjITumNizmz5uby_c/s400/whs.banner.trial.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548145096449855778" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The Great Trains</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>December 4th to January 17th</b></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85uq_udOY45M3GBzTG7tmc7xLhSOyu4TppXCdFr1lLm1v0rfGtSr3kidrH__bgf8cyprBByCjtqFNX_qn4O8A8uMNoRTTF_sknIHeETuXb8zqA3zcPT0E-GQ7KKrwRGqQZYmBYdgdqbk/s1600/locomotive.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 64px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85uq_udOY45M3GBzTG7tmc7xLhSOyu4TppXCdFr1lLm1v0rfGtSr3kidrH__bgf8cyprBByCjtqFNX_qn4O8A8uMNoRTTF_sknIHeETuXb8zqA3zcPT0E-GQ7KKrwRGqQZYmBYdgdqbk/s320/locomotive.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548147957688939778" /></a>The Wilton Historical Society’s 13th annual <b><i>Great Trains</i></b> exhibit features a range of makes, models and gauges of model trains rolling around curves, passing familiar local and scenic landscapes and rushing through mountain passes. Each model landscape is intricately designed by the Society’s "Trainmen" with each detail carefully crafted for all to enjoy.<br /><br />Trains whistling around mountain passes, a special visit from Santa and the Christmas Tale, "Scrooge" - A Christmas Tale told through life sized marionettes are featured at the Wilton Historical Society’s celebrations this holiday season. More than just trains, the holiday exhibit includes a vast collection of toys, dolls and miniatures. Plan to join in this family-friendly fun event for the holidays!<div><br /></div><div>Exhibit Hours:<br />Tues.-Fri: 10:00am-4:30pm; Sat: 1-4pm;<br />Sundays: (December 12th and 26th) 1pm – 4pm<br />Sundays: (January 2nd, 9th, and 16th) 1pm – 4pm<br />Closings: Fridays, December 24th & 31st – closing at noon;<br />Saturdays: December 25th & January 1st – closed<br />Cost: Free to children and members; </div><div>$5 suggested donation per adult non-member</div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to Like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilton-CT/Wilton-Historical-Society/108804187146">Facebook</a> and keep abreast of all the exciting upcoming events at The Wilton Historical Society.<br /><br /></div><div>For more info:<br />Wilton Historical Society<br />224 Danbury Road<br />Wilton, CT 06897<br />Telephone: (203) 762-7257<br /><a href="mailto:info@wiltonhistorical.org">info@wiltonhistorical.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.wiltonhistorical.org/">www.wiltonhistorical.org</a></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-73898824990303473852010-11-30T20:18:00.003-05:002010-11-30T20:34:23.166-05:00Holiday Smiler from Branchville Motors . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_fXnGYoD46iJJFO7NLBHSVkchZGo0Nn39rj5DRl0CyZeYMkDH_gX-ve8Lr3k2EdBDqy5t2RVtAhkeISck0rC_zegQOPf1JKHKy5H8GnXCokFZfdxdCdkgKc7QOCuJ0NwjCnC8TxXqOw/s1600-h/header.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_fXnGYoD46iJJFO7NLBHSVkchZGo0Nn39rj5DRl0CyZeYMkDH_gX-ve8Lr3k2EdBDqy5t2RVtAhkeISck0rC_zegQOPf1JKHKy5H8GnXCokFZfdxdCdkgKc7QOCuJ0NwjCnC8TxXqOw/s320/header.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391914380464007602" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Branchville Motors & Vespa Ridgefield</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Do I give it or keep it? </span></i></span></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Give it or keep it?</span></i></span> </b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Now you can do both with up to $1200 off</b></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj3G7rL_5z3Kpv2KayoqCCtGlOGANzYP7hESNto_Kvpzkw5giFa31keTbrFjbcNgaZEp7ULACewJe60zMDe_ozBqKgQAGZkMz_Y2n7xvfrmVlh3a3ebVkOy6KMJYM1A6f7wQnu1F3A1Q/s1600/V_christmas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj3G7rL_5z3Kpv2KayoqCCtGlOGANzYP7hESNto_Kvpzkw5giFa31keTbrFjbcNgaZEp7ULACewJe60zMDe_ozBqKgQAGZkMz_Y2n7xvfrmVlh3a3ebVkOy6KMJYM1A6f7wQnu1F3A1Q/s400/V_christmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545517623014763250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">$1200 off a <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99533&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">Vespa GTV</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$1000 off a <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99538&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">Vespa GTS 250</a> or <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99538&pov=1288890">GTS Super 250</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$500 any new carbureted <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99536&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">150cc Vespa</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$400 off any two-valve <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99537&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">LX 50</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$1400 off a Piaggio <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99244&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">MP3 400</a> or <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99245&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">MP3 500</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$1000 off a <a href="http://www.branchville.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0239361X11K26K2010J9I39I23JAMQ610R0&veh=99239&CatDesc=Scooters&ModelYear=2009">Piaggio MP3 250</a></div></div><div><br />Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.branchville.com/promotion_detail.asp?veh=&id=7143&mfg=363&cat=12">Vespa Classic Dilemma Promotion</a> and the <a href="http://www.branchville.com/promotion_detail.asp?veh=&id=7153&mfg=519&cat=12">Piaggio MP3 Holiday Promotion</a> for more details. Offer good through Decemeber 31st.<br /><br /><div>For more information contact:<br />Branchville Motors<br />63 Ethan Allen Hwy., Route 7<br />Ridgefield, CT 06877<br />Telephone:(203) 544-7900</div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:ben@branchville.com">ben@branchville.com</a><br />Website: <b><a href="http://www.branchville.com/">www.branchville.com</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Join them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ridgefield-CT/Branchville-Motors/205543165465"><b>Facebook</b></a>, follow their <strong><a href="http://branchvillemotors.blogspot.com/">Blog</a> </strong>and be sure to visit their <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Branchville-Motors">ebay store</a>!</b></div></div></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-67430236857634929782010-11-25T09:43:00.002-05:002010-11-25T10:07:47.015-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zNSaY8UJMwJA518owpX64-qsNkyFyAHVO4bMHZT9KV-ytvKxodheT7-ftAFShdS3rME0wbkhUGi10c6Xh2QMZZzOzoIJX14OCx8FGJeVLLk8F-I3Dwequ8DWuQpDGOM8_gLqcdYSDr0/s1600/thanksgiving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zNSaY8UJMwJA518owpX64-qsNkyFyAHVO4bMHZT9KV-ytvKxodheT7-ftAFShdS3rME0wbkhUGi10c6Xh2QMZZzOzoIJX14OCx8FGJeVLLk8F-I3Dwequ8DWuQpDGOM8_gLqcdYSDr0/s400/thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543504223101257042" /></a>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-55343531623643897652010-11-25T09:42:00.002-05:002010-11-30T20:53:50.835-05:00Get Ready for the Holidays!<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFN-_Bag8cy6L5qpRJHePQTZaVJe2ZSofrwRe6e39ChQ1gA5t1ngr8hCSGHnV5yXvVtaeICHeZzrpC5BTPG1U0M8DjMQ5pmKy9Kj4Uvof9748pFQJEAUcfjfNrZsRkiuP6pHLp5cPzRs/s800/medi_weightloss_26.jpg" /></center><br />Medi-Weightloss Clinics® is a physician supervised program that uses a FDA approved appetite suppressant, a diet plan, and moderate exercise to help you shed unwanted pounds and keep them off!<div><br /></div><div>You can achieve your desired weight loss in less time than you thought possible, so get ready for a holiday season with a slimmer you!<br /><br />For more information contact:<div>Greenwich Medi Weightloss Clinic<br /><div>Raymond Sekiguchi, MD</div><div>222 Railroad Ave.</div><div>Greenwich, CT 06830</div><div>Telephone: (203) 863-0933<br /><a href="http://www.mediweightlossclinics.com/locations/greenwich/">www.mediweightlossclinics.com</a></div></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-41232926392422399642010-11-25T09:19:00.006-05:002010-11-25T10:09:20.317-05:00Smiler from Lakeside Pottery . . .<div align="left"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EfsDwkgdIWBHOJQVXT805RZow-5EskIme2zJa3fRWBn7CBQtROHL47ww1vn2KKkgnpOD-qfqdHz3l0835vhyphenhyphenp_s7u-uIIQZ05YWeuCMBDoaWtbaBGZm6xMKkJVLfkIHSwe1gYvFo46c/s1600/pottery.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 77px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EfsDwkgdIWBHOJQVXT805RZow-5EskIme2zJa3fRWBn7CBQtROHL47ww1vn2KKkgnpOD-qfqdHz3l0835vhyphenhyphenp_s7u-uIIQZ05YWeuCMBDoaWtbaBGZm6xMKkJVLfkIHSwe1gYvFo46c/s320/pottery.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515319333665593394" /></a><br /><center><b>Unique Holiday Gifts<br />$10, $15 and $25 Pottery Sale<br />December 5th, 2010<br />12Noon - 5PM</b></center><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhozHpCAaWW8oEnURseLANxDWoGdlmHf4Ep5PCfAYIQqq9ZpeJJVN3dR8u9xal6v9q02z42PulIBCI0FPq06f9KNLEbVdveAFXQl4nEFaPaFquNuNTmwZ3RiuUQaztsS_bHV3Pvng5g8/s1600/group.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhozHpCAaWW8oEnURseLANxDWoGdlmHf4Ep5PCfAYIQqq9ZpeJJVN3dR8u9xal6v9q02z42PulIBCI0FPq06f9KNLEbVdveAFXQl4nEFaPaFquNuNTmwZ3RiuUQaztsS_bHV3Pvng5g8/s200/group.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543496604871651794" /></a>Lakeside Pottery is making room on their studio shelves for new work and have decided to sell a large inventory of handmade pottery and ceramic art for $10, $15 and $25. All work is wheel thrown or handbuilt art and will be priced to sell. Items sold are bowls, vases, pitchers, boxes, platters, and much more. Great gift ideas for the holidays.<br /><br />They are offering 10% off of beginner potter's wheel classes if you spend over $100 (Please note that the offer is only for those who have not taken classes with them before). Gift certificates for classes, programs and art are available.<br /><br />Refreshments will be served and potter's wheel demonstrations will be conducted on request. There will be additional pottery pieces available in the gallery at regular prices. Drop by for a visit! Like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamford-CT/Lakeside-Pottery-Ceramic-Studio-Morty-Bachar-Patty-Storms/216804953169">Facebook</a>!</div><div align="left"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIldLZ5lKJZiQmzG690haWIeWMq7jRdpBrwxPuFiSq5OYL6LSpWRvqCEEWp4oi1P160x0CzMDcl0T_c-WLDRvZdg6gn0UpAi9LGwoNbNbHaD9msfrGm53zBLRL8vZO3gB3o6QtBqCdXqc/s1600/shelf-collection.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIldLZ5lKJZiQmzG690haWIeWMq7jRdpBrwxPuFiSq5OYL6LSpWRvqCEEWp4oi1P160x0CzMDcl0T_c-WLDRvZdg6gn0UpAi9LGwoNbNbHaD9msfrGm53zBLRL8vZO3gB3o6QtBqCdXqc/s400/shelf-collection.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543495851902392146" /></a>Be sure to check out the <a href="http://lakesidepottery.com/Pages/programsoffered.html">2011 Pottery Program Schedule</a>.<br /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">For more information:<br />Lakeside Pottery<br />543 Newfield Avenue<br />Stamford, CT 06905<br />Telephone: (203) 323-2222<br />Email: <a href="mailto:studio@lakesidepottery.com">studio@lakesidepottery.com</a><br />Website: <a href="http://www.lakesidepottery.com/">www.lakesidepottery.com</a></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-46166286080039616392010-11-20T13:09:00.009-05:002010-11-20T14:18:19.995-05:00Stamford Smilers . . .<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The 17th Annual</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>UBS Parade </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spectacular</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sunday, </b><b>November 21, 2010</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12 Noon</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-q7n3Dk16b-CLViv67dT_plbCCpHTbrHBEWZMP1aEEb-ZVIgBqkGBZ1wkrezrzC-oaZwHRrAuyNQovY8QwquRI93ws7y-HI5mlT_vtkS9ayEiIN-f58W8yr4VswEEf8VU1AMndH8aGQ/s1600/Poster2010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 410px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-q7n3Dk16b-CLViv67dT_plbCCpHTbrHBEWZMP1aEEb-ZVIgBqkGBZ1wkrezrzC-oaZwHRrAuyNQovY8QwquRI93ws7y-HI5mlT_vtkS9ayEiIN-f58W8yr4VswEEf8VU1AMndH8aGQ/s400/Poster2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541700681824377970" /></a>Join in the family-friendly fun! Bring your family and friends to one of the largest events of its kind in the country (Last year it drew over 100,000 people, not only Stamford residents, but also, spectators from the surrounding region and even nearby states).<br /><br />On Sunday at noon, the 17th annual UBS Parade Spectacular, one of the country's largest balloon parade, kicks off in downtown Stamford, CT. There will be 18 giant helium balloons: Beetle Bailey, Big Bird, Billy Blazes, Bob the Builder, The Cat in the Hat, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Fred Flintstone (new this year), Kermit the Frog, Teenage Mutant Turtle Leonardo, Mr. Potato Head, Odie, Oscar the Grouch, Paddington Bear, Popeye, Scooby Doo (new this year), Super Grover, and Underdog. <div><br /></div><div>Don’t miss Grand Marshal, New York Knicks Legend, John Starks and the Master of Ceremonies, Alan Kalter from the Late Show with David Letterman. Award winning marching bands will add to the excitement of the day. The Westhill and Stamford High School marching bands will march along with bands including Harrison, Norwalk, Trumbull, Brentwood, Uniondale High Schools and the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band - plus other marching bands from all over Connecticut, New York and Guatemala.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The parade route starts on Summer Street at Hoyt and ends on Atlantic Street.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information visit:</div><div><b><a href="http://www.stamford-downtown.com/">www.stamford-downtown.com</a></b><br /></div><div>and/or Join them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/stamford.downtown"><b>Facebook!</b></a></div><div><br /></div>**And don’t miss the Balloon Inflation Party sponsored by SAC Capital Advisors, LP on Saturday, November 20 from 3-6pm on Hoyt Street at Summer. Get a backstage look at the balloons as they come to life. Music, parade talent and costumed characters will greet and delight spectators. Enjoy!Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-11451579179442622010-11-16T09:13:00.003-05:002010-11-16T09:30:18.540-05:00Smiler in Westport . . .<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A BIG SMILER WELCOME </span></i></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>to one of our newest clients! </b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Westport Modular Homes</span></b></div><br /><center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqbwRsUCwDWyT-3YNwNSrepC5HprXYwT4IAPmmwEIBvYUd_NyqNf2bpAfkvlrLWe-gM-wg7OcFtlDkd_pOGjSid8UFGon2kabDDjldx4x5CQMNNnZe6HUDn57AtpaHyWYeiIep6dpLnI/s800/westport_modular_26.jpg" /> </center></div></div><br />Westport Modular Homes LLC is the leading supplier of modular homes in Connecticut. They have been making dreams come true for the past 15 years in Fairfield County. Visit them on the web at <a href="http://www.westportmodular.com/"><b>www.westportmodular.com</b></a>, take a <a href="http://westportmodular.com/gallery.html"><b>virtual tour</b></a> of a few of the modular homes they have built and have fun building your own home online. Enjoy the Smiles . . .<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-44452379137677053902010-11-12T09:30:00.012-05:002010-11-13T15:17:40.584-05:00Smilers for Opera Lovers . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfeeCVrEUYFiJFMdajLZF8kEVZJpzHPaKRjMtfsXiKSwls6gObBf0YaPIOrlG-tKhXSDJ4cjsDc6TwweGPXS8s9dkb-0pxf8NYy8fMIHIA2sWz8_VWVOk9w1l9UTHBvUOsyiPBtSUM9cM/s1600/playhouse.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfeeCVrEUYFiJFMdajLZF8kEVZJpzHPaKRjMtfsXiKSwls6gObBf0YaPIOrlG-tKhXSDJ4cjsDc6TwweGPXS8s9dkb-0pxf8NYy8fMIHIA2sWz8_VWVOk9w1l9UTHBvUOsyiPBtSUM9cM/s400/playhouse.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538687620595946818" /></a><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Don Pasquale</span></b></i></span></div></i><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Saturday, November 13th</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 PM</b></div><div><br /></div>The <a href="http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/broadcast/hd_events_next.aspx">Met Live in HD</a> is a new series being presented by The Ridgefield Playhouse in concert with their 10th anniversary season. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first presentation in the series is Donizetti’s <i><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Pasquale">Don Pasquale</a></b></i> starring John Del Carlo in the title role and Anna Netrebko in this opera buffa (comic opera). </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV27UNOcY2eANP4hzcdjnK5szECcUCP2Oa9KDNfWzpsTttLwmAcGYzkeEb0hn7GwXC7-Yfbzbi8cc8V5_NLiXOGJF3IFN1Lse8MjVJLLS9ZPMSPz0L3aPd1Mlpd7voQAOBON5JuOCcYI/s1600/met.don+pasquale.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV27UNOcY2eANP4hzcdjnK5szECcUCP2Oa9KDNfWzpsTttLwmAcGYzkeEb0hn7GwXC7-Yfbzbi8cc8V5_NLiXOGJF3IFN1Lse8MjVJLLS9ZPMSPz0L3aPd1Mlpd7voQAOBON5JuOCcYI/s320/met.don+pasquale.bmp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538690104856490674" /></a><br /></div><div>Expected running time:<br />3 hours, 15 minutes<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Playhouse’s opera season will run through May 2011. </div><div>Tickets are $25 for adults, </div><div>$20 for members, seniors and students. </div><div><br /></div><div>For more information:</div><div><br /></div><div>Call the box office: (203) 438-5795</div><div>Visit: <a href="http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/">www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org</a><br /><br /><hr /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo_Vw6PrA1VxOYYyDr_pjBiJ0bGyngiPcecxv8IRqMu8eiCgheTbJuskZQvnKuvQOYYAMz0W4DdQdCFtNJlEszQqOGJjwl62cSJFsFSdzyxd59X3SCKgNTDQFkBSI8lNnnSZ8HuUz-Is/s1600-h/FergusonLibraryLogo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 181px; float: left; height: 118px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315306347560921010" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo_Vw6PrA1VxOYYyDr_pjBiJ0bGyngiPcecxv8IRqMu8eiCgheTbJuskZQvnKuvQOYYAMz0W4DdQdCFtNJlEszQqOGJjwl62cSJFsFSdzyxd59X3SCKgNTDQFkBSI8lNnnSZ8HuUz-Is/s320/FergusonLibraryLogo.gif" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><div><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span">Main Library</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Public Library Plaza<br />Stamford, CT 06904</span><br /><b>Telephone: (203) 964-1000</b><br /><b><br /><a href="http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/">www.fergusonlibrary.org</a></b></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU92KrINccFbgLQBIzxZYzOT5bsncrjReHkCT_g_gFzqeIidnf3jsFcI_u1G4BbYfuz6rg7duCgt9rEOa8jL_IlnfzAXB6t6kdVnjR5P3qLSbO-Bmk9zUCq5aMtrkxRuBnE7eGtVOkKM/s1600/shapeimage.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU92KrINccFbgLQBIzxZYzOT5bsncrjReHkCT_g_gFzqeIidnf3jsFcI_u1G4BbYfuz6rg7duCgt9rEOa8jL_IlnfzAXB6t6kdVnjR5P3qLSbO-Bmk9zUCq5aMtrkxRuBnE7eGtVOkKM/s200/shapeimage.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538697147935040050" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chamber Opera Performance</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Saturday, November 13th</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7:30 PM</b></div><br />UCONN Dept of Music and Dramatic Arts presents free performance of one act chamber opera, <i><b><a href="http://today.uconn.edu/?p=24132&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+uconn-today+(UConn+Today)">The Wooden Sword</a></b></i>. Winner of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Music Composition for Opera. </div><div><br />The performance is free and will last about an hour. </div><div><br /></div><div>The opera will be sung in English. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>For more information on event:</div><div>Producer Robert Miller at (860) 486-4783</div><div><br /></div>and/or visit:</div><div>Ferguson Library<br />One Public Library Plaza<br />Stamford, CT 06904<br />Telephone: (203) 964-1000<br /><a href="http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/">www.fergusonlibrary.org</a><br /></div></div><br /><hr /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1TdqDJbQgZBWMDwyV7EU_aPWnV0imtsiyOJuTLVyanrlkUDnhaenlFB7uhSzeMa1lZa1Sip-x7d6dNPYAskcC1jFXY-kvW4OiGbWtldkydkjrpLhEZ4_-9q91B-6ld51BWLesKQ8S_w/s1600-h/greenwichtree.jpg.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 97px; float: left; height: 61px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315295709424509698" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1TdqDJbQgZBWMDwyV7EU_aPWnV0imtsiyOJuTLVyanrlkUDnhaenlFB7uhSzeMa1lZa1Sip-x7d6dNPYAskcC1jFXY-kvW4OiGbWtldkydkjrpLhEZ4_-9q91B-6ld51BWLesKQ8S_w/s320/greenwichtree.jpg.jpeg" border="0" /></a><b>Greenwich Library<br />101 West Putnam Avenue<br />Greenwich, CT 06830</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/">www.greenwichlibrary.org</a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Opera Box</span></i></b></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sunday, November 14th</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 PM</b></div></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM1IKJo_nBEip2XK_fK6WAj4zJxwGnSH4YFQO6FKujDALVXOACjSudFI6YJvxBcbv6pLhcZip1Cjh5nnpwSxff1RNcWg_qzdQ5nPeuiJifj68jxEfkxuQRaCC3Ld1__Fya7Rd9tE4Ixo/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 105px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM1IKJo_nBEip2XK_fK6WAj4zJxwGnSH4YFQO6FKujDALVXOACjSudFI6YJvxBcbv6pLhcZip1Cjh5nnpwSxff1RNcWg_qzdQ5nPeuiJifj68jxEfkxuQRaCC3Ld1__Fya7Rd9tE4Ixo/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538697900932712658" /></a>Laurence Gilgore, General Director and Principal Conductor of the <a href="http://www.ctgrandopera.org/">Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra</a>, will present Greenwich Library's first exploration into the magnificent world of opera.<br /><br />The program is designed to enlighten the aficionado as well as the curious beginner. Maestro Gilgore's insights, historical examples, select film clips, and talented guest performers will present opera as a truly inspirational and timeless art form.<br /><br />Plan to experience, this first, in a possible series of <i><b>Opera Box</b></i> events to be held here at Greenwich Library.<br /><br />All are welcome to this free program.<br />No reservations necessary.<br /><br /><div>For more information contact:</div><div><div>Michele Martin</div><div>Telephone: (203) 625-6533</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/">Greenwich Library</a><br />Cole Auditorium<br />101 West Putnam Ave.<br />Greenwich, CT 06830</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-61326821703235086272010-11-11T09:32:00.003-05:002010-11-11T09:52:41.474-05:00Veterans Day . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVe1VuBMwKznyv-nOo98ZlPFpGG58fiMxj66DGWhiLWguLmkL8IDvrXIF-T7Gl1srvALqRIThqb-drpO59VB2JtY0EP41ek4olZqlHXoaW6uUOfpK8xmIa7aWmZraoHDiuZ-T69MfCmY/s1600/10poster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVe1VuBMwKznyv-nOo98ZlPFpGG58fiMxj66DGWhiLWguLmkL8IDvrXIF-T7Gl1srvALqRIThqb-drpO59VB2JtY0EP41ek4olZqlHXoaW6uUOfpK8xmIa7aWmZraoHDiuZ-T69MfCmY/s400/10poster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538300612459727266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2010 Veterans Day Poster</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The poster was designed by Ron Bergan, of the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The Veterans Day National Committee selected his design from more than 40 submissions as part of a national poster search. Ron Bergan’s poster was inspired by a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.</div><div><br /></div><div>See the poster artwork thru the years - visit the <a href="http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp">Veterans Day Poster Gallery</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQcswSXGcPkooEf15le2N0GnHdgTXSm2pCzhW0aUuEnCGylW4OUyhASSJk5yGlDHSMSoaD9y28KZiwMIiiktmQjlweGh6I5wtOm0hYr9AMy3OWr_sf9hcIc8d9nad_8rD7DnNjMVuLfk/s1600/veterans-day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQcswSXGcPkooEf15le2N0GnHdgTXSm2pCzhW0aUuEnCGylW4OUyhASSJk5yGlDHSMSoaD9y28KZiwMIiiktmQjlweGh6I5wtOm0hYr9AMy3OWr_sf9hcIc8d9nad_8rD7DnNjMVuLfk/s400/veterans-day.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538304830351380546" /></a><br /></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-43952267892938253792010-11-11T09:00:00.002-05:002010-11-11T10:54:10.569-05:00Smiler in Bridgeport . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VmuuIv6won6hD-gP1rMOB5I6eGRH_uE2jfiS3PA6EXr9PVblmZyTG67yj_SXHk9wux0_TnS2PHibQqNMkCd0O7sTGOeo7BPq2vCdNSvOo6Jq7S2mS-cgXp7Eu8OWT5_z-ZylDmdYDeo/s1600/art-trail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VmuuIv6won6hD-gP1rMOB5I6eGRH_uE2jfiS3PA6EXr9PVblmZyTG67yj_SXHk9wux0_TnS2PHibQqNMkCd0O7sTGOeo7BPq2vCdNSvOo6Jq7S2mS-cgXp7Eu8OWT5_z-ZylDmdYDeo/s400/art-trail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538316579392903538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Follow The Bridgeport's Art Trail</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>November 10 thru 14</b></div><br />More fun for the family and friends. Visit visual arts venues throughout the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Meet the artists, tour open studios, follow a historic walking tour of downtown art and architecture. Enjoy!<br /><div><br />19 Locations to Explore:<br /><ol><li>American Fabrics Arts Building</li><li>51 Crescent Street</li><li>BACC</li><li>Arcade Windows</li><li>Read's ArtSpace</li><li>The Center for Public Art and Design</li><li>Rainy Faye</li><li>Playhouse on the Green</li><li>Gallery 999, City Hall Annex</li><li>Barnum Museum</li><li>City Lights Gallery</li><li>Bridgeport Public Library</li><li>Housatonic Museum of Art</li><li>Space</li><li>The Gallery of Black Rock</li><li>FrameMakers</li><li>The Nest</li><li>Public Art & a Party</li></ol><div>Follow the Bridgeport Art Trail on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgeport-Art-Trail/162654860421932?v=wall">Facebook</a>!<br /><br />For more info:<br />Telephone: (203) 334-7748 and/or<br />Visit: <a href="http://www.citylightsgallery.org">www.citylightsgallery.org</a></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-48306171297364163252010-11-09T08:59:00.003-05:002010-11-09T10:52:43.409-05:00Smiler in Stamford . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_ec1L0liG2SPxSkRCZvsdFG1vjR8t_Loagal4WZKHWrMvY-QSK_1Y98VluwGQAO_uXGrJSS0BwW7FPEqflEayB6LIYwoXB5f_sV1C3MkSoZb0bcJrggiQlqvHvF-XN4Aav23tBGzUJM/s1600/SMNC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_ec1L0liG2SPxSkRCZvsdFG1vjR8t_Loagal4WZKHWrMvY-QSK_1Y98VluwGQAO_uXGrJSS0BwW7FPEqflEayB6LIYwoXB5f_sV1C3MkSoZb0bcJrggiQlqvHvF-XN4Aav23tBGzUJM/s400/SMNC.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537570648969497986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Visions of Gingerbread: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Sweetest Architects!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>November 6th - December 5th</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9 AM - 5 PM</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Uf6diTzxKpDbgMqUh1Oa2SNr8et5VCl0eWV-OLnC7_vZBhsGthAvzPrDBwffbghcRkXBVm97j_mRhEghpdrPSGgyQDBd1HBx_VLENEMUVwNY4A1F9i9PhJQLYnNN_UEtYclPuWZvoGE/s1600/gingerbread_house.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Uf6diTzxKpDbgMqUh1Oa2SNr8et5VCl0eWV-OLnC7_vZBhsGthAvzPrDBwffbghcRkXBVm97j_mRhEghpdrPSGgyQDBd1HBx_VLENEMUVwNY4A1F9i9PhJQLYnNN_UEtYclPuWZvoGE/s200/gingerbread_house.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537578137475962018" /></a>Join in the fun! See the second annual display of unique and amazing gingerbread creations at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Creative confections from some of the area's best pastry chefs, restaurants, and caterers will be on display for all to enjoy.<br /><br />These wonderful, creative confections, consisting completely of edible materials, can be yours to take home, as they will be put up on the silent auction block. The auction proceeds will benefit Stamford Museum and Nature Center's educational mission.<br /><br />Visitors may vote for <span style="font-style:italic;">Fan Favorite</span> at the Museum. The auction will close on December 5, 2010.<br /><br />Members: Free <div>Non-members: Free with gate admission. <div><br /></div><div>For more information:</div><div>Telephone: (203) 322-1646</div><div>E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@stamfordmuseum.org">info@stamfordmuseum.org</a> </div><div>and/or visit: <a href="http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/">www.stamfordmuseum.org</a></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-87580138157840810392010-11-07T10:04:00.006-05:002010-11-07T10:08:13.284-05:00Daylight Savings Time . . .<center><img src="http://thebestoftimesonline.com/icons/daylightsavings.gif" / width="301px" height="235px"></center>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-32258636306368978902010-11-03T23:12:00.011-04:002010-11-04T00:23:30.235-04:00Mark your calendar smilers . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4dghr20_LbN057WlKMK33G6JpWIk5BRFqTWj4zCNk9wGwGrFmypYX-ovhEHpm42fHbYkRhwXU4qyBmQOI8dMW9z4hlg5eNGodEvKXLGkUOb85StZmCJYR6-iAKOz12aWuVRVFbzWC4I/s1600/slogan.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4dghr20_LbN057WlKMK33G6JpWIk5BRFqTWj4zCNk9wGwGrFmypYX-ovhEHpm42fHbYkRhwXU4qyBmQOI8dMW9z4hlg5eNGodEvKXLGkUOb85StZmCJYR6-iAKOz12aWuVRVFbzWC4I/s400/slogan.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535538298213163746" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Great Movies You Might Have Missed</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Planes, Trains & Automobiles</i></span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thursday, November 4th</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">6:30 PM</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Black Rock Branch</span></b></div><br />Join in on the fun for the next in the series of monthly screenings of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don’t miss this month’s comedy classic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaUvPgXs-88fBDXe4q0GWhs8RVA8a2r5xxXbTgReeZxN5-L5Igd5Ls_8dNCh_UuNmfR2SdtR8OVL2fJcz_9UqkIgMjb62-6ORNzxQhWVa-PVSADRTJgrZ0nKC0Ju5LJoFGfr5pHo8rbQ/s1600/Planes-Trains-and-Automobiles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaUvPgXs-88fBDXe4q0GWhs8RVA8a2r5xxXbTgReeZxN5-L5Igd5Ls_8dNCh_UuNmfR2SdtR8OVL2fJcz_9UqkIgMjb62-6ORNzxQhWVa-PVSADRTJgrZ0nKC0Ju5LJoFGfr5pHo8rbQ/s320/Planes-Trains-and-Automobiles.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535535964149005010" /></a>“Steve Martin had no reason to panic…until John Candy came along.”<br /><br />Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins<br />Paramount Pictures; Directed by John Hughes<br />Rated R; 93 minutes; 1987<br /><br />Every traveler’s nightmare becomes real in this road trip comedy. All Neal Page (Steve Martin) wants to do is get home for the Thanksgiving holidays. But his road home is filled with u-turns and pitfalls. When Neal is befriended by loud and annoying Del Griffith (John Candy) things go from bad to worse.<div><br /></div><div>Free and open to the public.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information contact:<br /><br />John Soltis<br />Community Librarian<br />Black Rock Branch Library<br />2705 Fairfield Avenue<br />Bridgeport, CT 06605<br />(203) 337-9676<br /><a href="mailto:jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org">jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org</a></div><div><a href="mailto:jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org"></a><br /><hr /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">History Center at the </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bridgeport Public Library </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrates 75 Years</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wednesday November 10th, 2010</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 PM </b></div><br />Mary Witkowski, head of Bridgeport Public Library’s History Center, announces the kick-off of the department’s 75th anniversary. The event begins Wednesday, November 10th at 4 PM in the library’s third floor Burroughs-Saden Gallery.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWT14_aJ1K85Tlaezi4cNQ-U2-Gb7E33ECLuUXmhCSsX1IlVQDBVujmjkO3NiSY7qkNEEQzeoCPNVL8efM4yRpwlqwfI-tz_deEr4EM0yVx1t5DN16G8fUSP2DltGCii9PA3XMtMREZmA/s1600/Frisbie+Pie+Tin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWT14_aJ1K85Tlaezi4cNQ-U2-Gb7E33ECLuUXmhCSsX1IlVQDBVujmjkO3NiSY7qkNEEQzeoCPNVL8efM4yRpwlqwfI-tz_deEr4EM0yVx1t5DN16G8fUSP2DltGCii9PA3XMtMREZmA/s320/Frisbie+Pie+Tin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535542728541358802" /></a>An exhibit called <span style="font-weight:bold;"><i>Bridgeport Nostalgia</i><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> featuring photographs, maps and memorabilia from the Robert Factor Collection will be on display. The public is then invited to take part in a brief guided stroll of downtown provided by historian Charles Brilvitch. The tour will arrive at the beautifully restored Arcade Building on Main Street. From 5-7 PM the Arcade Building opens an exhibit, <b><i>Downtown Memories</i></b>, of seldom seen photos from the History Center’s collection depicting downtown images from the early 20th century.<br /><br />The History Center at the Bridgeport Public Library originally opened its doors in November 1935 for the Centennial of Bridgeport, which occurred in 1936. Witkowski explains, “For three-quarters of a century the library has collected and preserved the photographic history of the city. These wonderful photos evoke the energy and spirits of Bridgeport’s storied past.”<br /><br />The Arcade Building photo exhibit is sponsored by the Bridgeport History Center, Aquarion and Bridgeport Arts & Culture Council. This free event is open to the public.<br /><br />For more info contact: Call the History Center at the Bridgeport Public Library (203) 576-7417. The Library is located at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.<div><br /></div><div>Be sure to take a look at City Historian Mary Witkowski’s local history blog, the <a href="http://blog.ctnews.com/Witkowski/"><b><i>Curious Historian</i></b></a>.</div><div><br /><hr /><br /><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">FluShots</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tuesday, November 16th</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 PM – 6 PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Black Rock Branch</b></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56HxP1n8f3o4Kefbc8CXkzUgUxQC1jKcYxaES39RM6qO0kLR_PQLBVWIC7onFsbhNGFCgpxRooh6UH-pdU8EO8WUk9oq1Eyn8YZ0OZzX3rS5nSdlIrwMvGvDRW1ie0axs9PjRQpIE8hA/s1600/cvs-logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 57px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56HxP1n8f3o4Kefbc8CXkzUgUxQC1jKcYxaES39RM6qO0kLR_PQLBVWIC7onFsbhNGFCgpxRooh6UH-pdU8EO8WUk9oq1Eyn8YZ0OZzX3rS5nSdlIrwMvGvDRW1ie0axs9PjRQpIE8hA/s320/cvs-logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535533473926148994" /></a>CVS will be offering flu shots at the Black Rock Branch Library on Tuesday, November 16th from 4 PM to 6 PM. CVS will bill your insurance provider; just bring insurance co-payment. Otherwise, the cost is $29.95. Flu shots are available to anyone 18 years of age or older.<br /><br />Everyone getting a flu shot will also receive a free CVS goodie bag.<br /><br />Sign up at the Black Rock Branch or give the library a call at (203) 337-9676.<br /><br />Book your appointment soon, spaces are limited!<br /><br />For more information contact:<br /><br />John Soltis<br />Community Librarian<br />Black Rock Branch Library<br />2705 Fairfield Avenue<br />Bridgeport, CT 06605<br />(203) 337-9676<br /><a href="mailto:jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org">jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org</a><div><a href="mailto:jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org"></a><br /><b><i><span>A Gathering Place for the Entire Community</span></i></b></div></div></div>Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1191953714921858404.post-22025361434886098582010-11-02T22:31:00.001-04:002010-11-02T22:48:42.737-04:00Relaxing Smiler . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfu8e-6bTD910WJ0GFShYI7Os-o8bYlbculwNI3H1WaEuo3MAUE6pJ71uiLjU2bZN3cd1p7ndP9xCBMzFCZaYVyJ9HPcxQH09oXY1qaGGZj1HPzMVdaG5lORb2mRHgveeJYYv8wBYy4k/s1600/hospital.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 73px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfu8e-6bTD910WJ0GFShYI7Os-o8bYlbculwNI3H1WaEuo3MAUE6pJ71uiLjU2bZN3cd1p7ndP9xCBMzFCZaYVyJ9HPcxQH09oXY1qaGGZj1HPzMVdaG5lORb2mRHgveeJYYv8wBYy4k/s400/hospital.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535141538359384674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wednesdays in November</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Guided Meditation</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>November 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2010</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 PM - 7:30 PM</b></div><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki">Reiki</a> Master Karen Pirhalla leads this weekly guided meditation program at the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center. She will help you relax, decrease your stress levels, restore your energy and bring calm and balance to your life.<br /><br />Guided Meditation Instructor:<br /><a href="http://www.relaxrejuvllc.com/id1.html">Karen Pirhalla, Reiki Master</a><br /><br />Fee: $5.00/session<br />Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center<br />111 Beach Road<br />Fairfield, CT 06824<br />Telephone: (203) 255-5300<br />Pre-registration required.Debra Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120509938608843856noreply@blogger.com0