Baseball Lifer From Stratford Shares Story Of The Road To Major Leagues Baseball Lifer From Stratford Shares Story Of The Road To Major Leagues
Baseball Lifer From Stratford Shares Story Of The Road To Major Leagues MONROE, Conn. — The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe offers a revealing peek behind the boxscores of Major League Baseball with a talk by baseball authority Bob Wirz of Stratford.  There is no charge for admission to the talk on Tuesday, May 23, but registration is recommended at www.ewml.org. Wirz, author of “The Passion of Baseball,” takes fans into the media fishbowl that he headed for more than a decade in New York and through three decades of running his own sports public relations and marketing company. He handled publicity for the Rolaids Relief Man program, ground-b…
Fairfield's Saltwater Boutique Toasts Mother's Day Early — With Beer Fairfield's Saltwater Boutique Toasts Mother's Day Early — With Beer
Fairfield's Saltwater Boutique Toasts Mother's Day Early — With Beer FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Saltwater is celebrating its first Mother's Day with a call out to dads. Jake Sokol and Brad McBrair, the husbands of owners Jessica Sokol and Sarah McBrair, will be on hand Sunday, May 7, for a special shopping event -- with beer from Aspetuck Brew Lab. The promotion, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will send 10 percent of its proceeds to The Cancer Couch Foundation, a local charity geared toward metastatic breast cancer.  The store features a host of gifts for moms and children, including jewelry, tunics,  baby books, beach sheets and more. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice sto…
Say Olé: Bridgeport Celebrates Cinco De Mayo Say Olé: Bridgeport Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
Say Olé: Bridgeport Celebrates Cinco De Mayo FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Spice up your fiesta, Fairfield County. It's Cinco de Mayo -- a day filled with tacos, tequila, and deals. Here's a sampling of what you'll find around town. Feel free to add your own to our Facebook page or better yet, send a photo and show us where you end up going. Bartaco, Westport, Stamford: Bartaco is launching its tenth #bartacosecret -- the crispy soft-shell crab taco -- the better to go with your frosty margarita. At Westport from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a face painter and, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., live music and a DJ  (Acoustic Mafia). From 8:30 p.m. to 11…
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season NEWTOWN, Conn. – Are you ready to get muddy?  Join a record-breaking 1,000 runners, spectators and volunteers as they prepare for the 5th annual Daniel Barden Mudfest presented by Pepsico.  Daniel was one of the first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy in December 2012. Part of his story -- and the life-affirming mudfest -- are highlighted in the recently released film, "Newtown." (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) The event, which has been coined “the Boilermaker’s Dirty Little Brother,” is happening Saturday, April 29, at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, N.Y. and features a 5-mi…
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Couples challenged with infertility are invited to a free Fertility Spa Day in Stamford. WHY: 15 percent of couples in America struggle with infertility.  WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon   WHERE: Bank Street Events, 65 Bank St. RAFFLE: One attendee will be chosen to win one free cycle of In Vitro (a value of $12,000 to $30,0000) The event, sponsored New England Fertility Institute,  is being held in conjunction with National Infertility Awareness Week which runs April 23 to 30. The goal is to educate folks about the modern therapies that can help improve chances …
Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit
Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- b.good in Fairfield is all about doing good. And so, as part of its ongoing support for Food Rescue US,  the Norwalk-based organization that delivers healthy food from businesses that have too much to people who have too little, it will donate five percent of its sales on Tuesday, April 18 to the non-profit.  b.good is known for its all-natural burgers, smoothies, and locally sourced, seasonally inspired salads and kale and grain bowls. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and are located at 1460 Post Rd., 203-292-8970, www.bgood.com/fairfield/.
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A philanthropic Fairfield organization has scheduled visits to five local homes during its annual Designer House Tour fundraiser. Near & Far Aid, a nonprofit that fights poverty, will be visiting coastal homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 12, according to event organizers, who said each home “promises to offer unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective with recently re-imagined interiors from top local designers.” The first event of the day - a pre-tour Designer Breakfast - is expected to kick off at 9 a.m. at …
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft STAMFORD, Conn. -- From credit cards to CDs, New Canaan-based Bankwell is helping Fairfield County residents safely dispose of expired personal financial information with a "Shred Day," this Saturday in downtown Stamford. Free on-site shredding services will be held at the bank’s 612 Bedford St. branch on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Residents are encouraged to securely dispose of old disks, credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. Individuals are asked to limit their items to two 2 ft. square boxes. Bankwell is a loca…
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest
Farm Life: Stew Leonard's Launches 'Name Our Animal Babies' Contest DANBURY, Conn. --  Stew Leonard’s Little Farm locations in Danbury and Norwalk will open for the season on Saturday, April 29. And that means greeting some new spring arrivals. The birth of two baby cows, two baby goats and two baby sheep are planned for 9 to l0 a.m. in Norwalk (100 Westport Ave., 203-847-7214) and 2 to 3 p.m. in Danbury (99 Federal Rd., 203-790-8030).  To honor the newborns, Stew’s Little Farms are each hosting celebrations that include snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick. In anticipation of the blessed event, kids a…
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire
Women Empowering Women: Stamford Event Looks To Inspire STAMFORD, Conn. — Five industry-leading women will speak at the fifth annual Women Empowering Women event in Stamford on Wednesday, April 19. Focusing on the unique challenges and successes women face today, each featured panelist will share stories of personal and professional growth to empower others. This year’s panel includes Stamford resident Claudia Poccia, chief marketing officer, Bare Escentuals by Shisheido; Cary Carbonaro, best-selling author, “The Money Queen’s Guide for Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Abolish Fear” and award-winning personal finance expert; Easton resident Su…
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium
Go Behind The Scenes To Feed The Fish Breakfast At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Looking for a special event for the school holidays? You can help with the morning feedings of some of the sharks, rays, turtles and other stars of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.  A special behind-the-scenes program is being offered Thursday, April 13, called “Feeding Time.” This fun experience gives participants exclusive access to some of their favorite marine animals by letting them join educators and the animal-husbandry staff during morning rounds before the aquarium opens.  Opportunities include: • Feeling the vacuuming power of rays on your palm as you offer mo…
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport
Help The Poor With Tour Of Designer Homes In Coastal Fairfield, Westport FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A tour of five unique designer homes in coastal Fairfield, Westport, and Southport will help fund programs for people living in poverty in Fairfield County. The area is home to the largest gap between rich and poor in the United States, according to Near & Far Aid, which is raising funds with the 2017 Designer House Tour on Friday, May 12. Each house represents a unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective, all recently reimagined by local designers. Participants may choose the house tour only, and also attend a Designer Breakfast and Afternoon Tea as pa…