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Nicole Zappone

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Interior Designer Carey Karlan Speaks At Darien Community Association DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association will feature Carey Karlan of the award-winning interior design firm Last Detail at its next luncheon Tuesday, March 1 at the association's headquarters.Transitions in decorating style can be challenging, whether you are moving or simply trying to achieve a more updated look in your own home. Join Karlan as she discusses what to keep, what to toss, what to repurpose and how to achieve a more modern look without starting over. This event is $20 per person or $15 for members, and this includes lunch and dessert, provided by Carolyn's Absolutel…

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

Neighbors

Letter: Newtown Community Center Commission Explains Goals NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Newtown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email Newtown@dailyvoice.com. To Fellow Newtown Residents, To dispel misconceptions about the Newtown Community Center Commission's planned proposal to elected officials, please take a moment to read the following. The motion voted into place Feb. 13 is, first and foremost, to create a vibrant multi-purpose community center building with no less than 13,000 and up to 18,000 square feet available to residents of all ages. The second level of priority is for…

by Newtown Community Center Commission

02/26/2016

Obituaries

Jean Post, 91, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Jean Post, a resident of Paramus, died Wednesday, Feb.24. She was 91.She is survived by sons Wayne Post of Chicago and Scott Post and his wife JoAnn of Bloomingdale; grandchildren Jonathan, Marissa and their mother Cindy, Andrew and his wife Kelly, Kevin and Sarah; and great-grandchildren of Alexandra and Cassandra. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Post. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Interment will be at Garden of Memories, Township of Washington. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contrib…

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

Events

Bridgeport's Daniel Caruso, Joseph Mattone Earn First Saint Pio Award BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport residents Judge Daniel Caruso and Joseph Mattone will receive the first Saint Pio Award at the first "Saint Pio Award Ceremony."The event is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Tashua Knolls Golf Course, 40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull. A cocktail reception followed by a gala dinner will take place. The Saint Pio Award was established to recognize the selfless and outstanding contribution to the Catholic Church and the individuals who have strong commitment to the support of the foundation and its vision. The Rev. Frank Caggiano, Fifth Bishop o…

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

Events

Mario Cantone Brings One-Man Musical, Comedy Show To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Mario Cantone is a one-man show who will be returning to the Ridgefield Playhouse with his brand new tour "On The Way To Broadway," on Friday, Feb. 26 as part of the Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series, and Clark Construction Comedy Series. Cantone, backed by a band, brings his irreverent humor, funny impressions and more to the stage in this musical, comical variety show. Cantone is best known for his role as the sassy wedding planner on "Sex and the City" and as a frequent guest host on ABC’s "The View." Cantone gained critical…

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

News

Fairfield Museum Receives $125K State Grant FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The state Department of Economic and Community Department has awarded a grant of $125,000 to the Fairfield Museum. The Fairfield Museum was one of 20 nonprofit organizations that sponsor cultural and historic sites to earn a grant. The 20 grants to nonprofit groups from the DECD total about $1.99 million . The funding ranges from $50,000 to $125,000. This money can be used toward construction, planning and marketing, along with exhibit design and installation and more. “DECD believes strongly in enabling local arts and cultural leaders to identify the right path forward …

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

Lifestyle

Top Chef Gets Set To Open The Fez Restaurant In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – A musician at his core, a restaurateur by design, and a wine enthusiast at heart, Eric Monte, the creator and co-founder of The Fez located in downtown Stamford, is in the production stages of Tavern 489. This new venture takes its cues from the warmth of a grand stone fireplace in a tavernesque mountain lodge, and is spearheaded by Monte and his lon-time culinary partner, French Chef Regis Saget. “We are doing something that’s never been done before,” says Monte of his partnership with renowned Indian Chef Kausik Roy of Tawa Indian Cuisine. “We’ve taken the bar portion …

by Nicole Zappone

02/26/2016

Obituaries

Maria D. Powers, 81, Of Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Maria D. Powers, a resident of Beacon, died Tuesday, Feb.23. She was 81.Powers was a member of St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Fishkill, NY. She is survived by her husband Joseph E. Powers along with her four children: Lisa Powers of Marlboro, Michael Powers of NJ, Christopher (Christine) Powers of Poughkeepsie, Kevin Powers of Newburgh, one brother, Frances (Ann) Fredericks of Glenham, one grandson, Kyle Joseph Palmer, her brother-in-law Michael (Maryjo) Powers and sister-in-law, Fran Monroe of Elmira, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her broth…

by Nicole Zappone

02/25/2016

Events

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Musical 'Charlotte's Web' WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present "Charlotte's Web," a musical based on E.B. White's story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, on Sunday, Feb. 28. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops. Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She weaves in her web a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize …

by Nicole Zappone

02/25/2016

Events

'Celebrate Volunteers' Event Set For March 30 HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Volunteers are the heart of any community, and the Bergen Volunteer Center will salute them on Wednesday, March 30, at Bergen Community College in Paramus. The annual Celebrate Volunteers event takes place at the Moses Meeting and Training Center at 6 p.m. The reception will highlight the many ways volunteers enhance the community. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and are due March 20. The cost is $10 per person. Call 201-489-9454 ext. 202 to reserve tickets or for more information. Seating is limited. “This event is a great way for organizations …

by Nicole Zappone

02/25/2016

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