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FC Buzz Weekend: Sorrowful Songs, Cinderella, The Zambonis, and More!

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend April 19-April 21</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/poetry-workshop-with-westport-poet-laureate-jessica-mcentee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Poetry Workshop With Westport Poet Laureate</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA Westport</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 19, 6:00 pm - 12:00 am</p><p>April is National Poetry Month, and Westport’s Poet Laureate, Jessie McEntee, will lead you through a generative workshop inspired by the artwork at MoCA, and she’ll share some favorite ekphrastic poems. If time allows, participants might have a chance to read aloud from their notes and receive positive and encouraging feedback. Leave with building blocks for a new piece. Return with Jessie on the following Friday for MoCA Some Noise (April 26th at 6:30), an open mic for registered participants that promises laughter and connection. Share the ekphrastic poem that you’ve had a week to polish, or any other piece!</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/symphony-of-sorrowful-songs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Symphony of Sorrowful Songs</strong></a></p><p><strong>Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown</strong></p><p>Apr 19, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>ORCHESTRA NEXUS invites you to a free concert, a one-night-only musical sojourn for the soul with GORECKI'S SYMPHONY NO. 3 featuring celebrated soprano Diana McVey. Górecki's Symphony No. 3 sets poems in Polish about the intense relationship between a mother and a child in times of loss. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Górecki's unforgettable masterpiece that swept the world by storm and became an icon of the 20th century.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-spafford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SPAFFORD</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Warehouse, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 19, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprising both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/earth-day-weekend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Earth Day Weekend</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Saturday and Sunday, Apr 20 to Apr 21, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm</p><p>Did you know? Earth Day is recognized as the biggest civic event on our planet! Since its founding in 1970, Earth Day has inspired billions of people to make a difference for our environment and our future. This Earth Day weekend, join us at Stepping Stones to explore the wonders of the natural world and discover how you can become an everyday Earth hero.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/pequot-presents-alien-a-documentary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Alien | A Documentary</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pequot Library, Southport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Join director and producer Vidyut Latay for a special screening of Alien, a documentary about legal, high-skilled immigration to the United States. Follow five Indian immigrants to the United States as they construct new lives for themselves and their families, Alien presents a human face to the immigration issues facing the United States.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/the-lions-gate-trio-at-fairfield-public-library/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Lions Gate Trio</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Public Library</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Join the Library's trio-in-residence, Lions Gate Trio, for their last performance of the season, "Visions from France." The concert traces the near-constant transformation in music from France over the years, with pieces by French composer Chausson, his friend Gabriel Faure, and more recently, Christophe Bertrand.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/opening-reception-for-first-ladies-paintings-by-tina-sarno/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Opening reception for First Ladies: Paintings by Tina Sarno</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Gallery at Still River Editions, Danbury</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>First Ladies is an exhibition of oil paintings by Tina Sarno of Silvermine, Connecticut. Sarno began</p><p>painting the series in 2018 at the suggestion of a friend, and she has painted over thirty-five to this date. When painting, Sarno seeks out historical portraits and biographical details for inspiration, revealing things that may not come out in a formal portrait. For example, one of her most recent works shows Grace Coolidge with her pet raccoon, Rebecca.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/cinderella-bd0c6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Cinderella</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 20, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>The timeless story of Cinderella and her journey to find love and happiness with the handsome Prince Charming, but this is unlike any Cinderella you’ve ever seen! Cinderella’s her wicked step mother and stepsisters try everything they can to keep Cinderella from attending Prince Charming’s Royal Ball, but with a little help from a magical fairy Godmother, Cinderella makes it to the Ball for a night she will never forget.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/transcendence-triumph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Transcendence &amp; Triumph</strong></a></p><p><strong>Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School</strong></p><p>Saturday, Apr 20, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm</p><p>Join the Greenwich Choral Society for its April Concert, featuring works by Franz Joseph Haydn, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre and Ola Gjeilo.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-the-zambonis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Zambonis</strong></a></p><p><strong>StageOne, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 20, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>The Zambonis are a Connecticut-based indie rock band formed in 1991 by musicians Dave Schneider (The LeeVees), Peter Katis, Jon Aley, and Tarquin Katis. The Zambonis write songs exclusively about ice hockey. Schneider says of the band's musical style: “We’re the only band in the world whose two biggest influences are The Beatles and Wayne Gretzky!”</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/2024-spring-speaker-series-mountains-volcanoes-continental-rifts-how-connecticuts-geologic-past-has-shaped-our-modern-landscape/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Mountains, Volcanoes &amp; Continental Rifts: How Connecticut’s Geologic Past Has Shaped Our Modern Landscape</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 21, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm</p><p>Connecticut’s modern landscape is the product of our fascinating geologic past. The geologic history of our state is preserved in the bedrock and landforms of the region and spans approximately one billion years of Earth’s history. In this talk, we will explore the processes of mountain building and continental rifting that formed the bedrock of our state. We will also discuss how erosion and past glacial activity have modified our landscape and produced features such as Long Island Sound.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/noahs-new-ark-an-earth-day-musicalia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Noah’s New Ark, an Earth Day Musicalia</strong></a></p><p><strong>Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate Earth Day with this engaging show. This show is a folk concert with a message, including ideas for a sustainable future for humans and non-humans to live and prosper. This Musicalia blends folk songs, including sing-alongs, readings, poetry, and humor. Consider it a “revels” for the environment. Not recommended for youngsters, it is PG-14, due to adult environmental issues.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/artist-reception-for-dana-phelan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Reception for Dana Phelan</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Meetinghouse, Ridgefield</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 21, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Don’t miss the opening of Pattern Language. Dana Phelan is a New England based artist working with light and nature, altered photographs, and sometimes physical paint and collage. Show runs 4/15 – 5/27</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ann-talman-elizabeth-taylor-and-the-shadow-of-her-smile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor And The Shadow Of Her Smile</strong></a></p><p><strong>Westport Country Playhouse</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Get ready for this cabaret show directed by Bistro and MAC Award winners Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

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Hispanic-Serving Institution celebration open to public at WCSU

<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p>DANBURY, Connecticut — <a href="https://www.wcsu.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Connecticut State University</a>&nbsp;will celebrate its recent <a href="https://news.wcsu.edu/wcsu-designated-a-hispanic-serving-institution/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">designation</a> as a Hispanic-Serving Institution with an afternoon of events on Thursday, April 25, that pay tribute to the heritage of the community the university serves. The festivities will take place at the Berkshire Hall lobby and patio on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury, and will be free and open to the public. The first 150 attendees will receive an HSI T-shirt and everyone who attends will be entered in a raffle for some WCSU Swag. RSVP at <a href="https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation</a>. </p><p><strong>Planned events include:</strong></p><p>3:30 p.m. – Welcome by WCSU Pre-Collegiate &amp; Access Programs Associate Director Jessica Coronel, and Gabriela Perez, a graduating senior majoring in Anthropology/Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Multicultural Studies. Perez’s senior thesis for the Anthropology/Sociology major is an ethnographic study focusing on what makes a quality HSI. She is interviewing students and faculty, and will be summarizing her findings and personal experiences of the difference that intentional HSI planning and development can make in the lives of Hispanic students.</p><p>3:45 p.m. – Celebration of Puerto Rican faculty, staff, students and community members with a performance by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrassCityBomba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brass City Bomba</a></p><p>4:15 p.m. – Celebration of Brazilian faculty, staff, students and community members with a performance by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/connecticutcapoeira/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benção Capoeira</a></p><p>4:30 p.m. – Lobo Awards Ceremony, presented by WCSU Interim President Dr. Manohar Singh and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology Dr. Carina Bandhauer. Recipients are: Lobo Leadership Award –&nbsp;Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves; Lobo Student Award – Najely A. Clavijo; Lobo Faculty/Staff Award – WCSU Director of Financial Aid &amp; Student Employment Melissa Stephens; Lobo Alumni Awards – Carolina Bortolleto and Camila Bortolleto</p><p>5:10 p.m. – Celebration of Mexican faculty, staff, students and community members with a performance by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trio.lospajaros/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trio Los Pájaros</a>&nbsp;– Mariachi Music</p><p>5:45 p.m. – Celebration of Ecuadorian faculty, staff, students and community members with a performance by dancers from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentroCivicoEcuatoriano/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury</a></p><p>6 p.m. – Closing</p><p><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">In addition to the entertainment, WCSU’s Sodexo dining services will provide an assortment of food to celebrate the occasion in style. Among the offerings will be an aguas frescas station, and tortilla and plantain chips with assorted dips including jalapeno cheese sauce, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and hot sauce. A buffet will feature grilled chicken asada, jasmine rice and a garden salad, and there will be a churro station for dessert — all at no cost to celebration participants.</span></p><p>For more information, contact WCSU Communications and Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@wcsu.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pr@wcsu.edu</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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 Redding Country Club's Gabi Niculescu National Platform Tennis Tourney Finalist

<p>Number 7 might be considered lucky for some. For Gabriela Niculescu, the number represents dedication, determination, and discipline, leading to seven finishes in the final round of the women's American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) tournament, its version of March Madness. From a starting field of 64 teams, Gabi and her new partner, Ellie Halbaurer, once again rose to the finals and finished an impressive second in the Women's National Platform Tennis Championship on March 8 &amp; 9 in Boston. Although they initially fell behind 6-1 in the first set, the pair roared back in exhilarating fashion to make it interesting and tied the next set, 6-6, eventually succumbing to the champions 7-2 in the tiebreaker. Before this tournament, Gabi won three national doubles championships in 2016, 2018, and 2019. Additionally, she's made four consecutive appearances in the finals, including this most recent year.</p><p>Gabi, the Redding Country Club's Director of Racquets, is the country's #5 ranked platform tennis player. She began her career as a professional tennis player, achieving a rank of 376 for singles and 199 for doubles. She played college tennis for the University of Southern California, winning a PAC-10 doubles championship, and was honored as an All-American doubles competitor in 2008. Following her success on the tennis court, in 2013, this athlete made her debut in platform tennis and has achieved extraordinary success in a short period of time. </p><p>"Gabi has cemented her status as an elite competitor. We are incredibly proud of her and thankful to have her as part of the RCC family," remarked Tim Seifert, RCC General Manager.</p><p>Added Ron Berry, RCC Racquets Chair and Fan, "Gabi's impact on our racquets program has been fantastic! Her enthusiasm and energy on the tennis, paddle, and pickleball courts – or anywhere on the RCC campus– is infectious. Even if they never played, adults and kids alike are inspired to pick up a paddle and give the sport a whirl. Our members are fortunate to have such a terrific role model and teacher."</p><p>Gabi was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, and resides in Norwalk with her husband and two adorable sons. "I feel blessed to be the RCC Director of Racquets, where I develop my own year-round program, and I still have plenty of opportunities to be on the court and teach. Balance is never easy to achieve, but at Redding, I am able to manage work, family, and my desire to compete in platform tennis."</p><p>Primarily played in the winter, platform tennis (also known as paddle) is a double racket sport combining tennis and squash elements on a shrunken down court. The sport has exploded in popularity and has captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. APTA presides over platform tennis and organizes four grand prix regional tourneys culminating in the final contest each March. </p>

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Minks to Sinks returns to Wilton May 4-6, donations accepted April 30-May 2

<p><span style="color: rgb(115, 115, 115);">Time to start cleaning out your closets, garages, crawl spaces and ever where else you store your "stuff!"&nbsp;Minks to Sinks is back in Wilton (</span>395 Danbury Road.</p><p><strong>Sale Dates</strong></p><p>Saturday, May 4 | 9am - 5pm</p><p>Sunday, May 5 | 12pm - 4pm</p><p>(Bargain Day - everything half off!)</p><p>Monday, May 6 | 9am - 11am</p><p>(Bargain Day - fill a bag for $10!)</p><p><strong>Consigning &amp; Donating</strong></p><p>Tuesday, April 30 | 10am - 2pm</p><p>Wednesday, May 1 | 10am - 2pm &amp; 4pm - 6:30pm</p><p>Thursday, May 2 | 10am - 2pm (Donations only)</p><p><span style="color: rgb(115, 115, 115);">Minks to Sinks raises funds to support the Family &amp; Children's Agency, Inc., a voluntary not-for-profit, non-sectarian family service agency based in Norwalk, CT.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 1942 FCA has been offering help and hope to individuals and families dealing with life's transitions and crises.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(115, 115, 115);">Learn more </span><a href="https://www.familyandchildrensagency.org/minks-to-sinks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.familyandchildrensagency.org/minks-to-sinks/</a></p>

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Fairfield County Bank Joins CT Bankers Association at Meet the Bankers Event 5/8

<p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-color: transparent;">Fairfield County Bank is excited to join the Connecticut Bankers Association's Meet the Bankers event on Wednesday, May 8 at CT State Community College in Bridgeport. The event will be attended by Mayor Ned Lamont and other esteemed guests.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-color: transparent;">Join Fairfield County Bank President Dan Berta, along with Walter Romero, AVP, Branch Manager of our Bridgeport office, and Paul Lutsky, VP, Commercial Lender, as they connect with bankers from across the state.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-color: transparent;">This free, in-person networking opportunity offers a chance to engage with numerous bankers and community lenders. Discover available bank products and financing options tailored for small businesses like yours. Don't miss this opportunity to introduce yourself to lenders and establish connections that can help your business thrive.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Learn more and register:&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://members.ctbank.com/events/Details/meet-the-bankers-bridgeport-1049709?sourceTypeId=Website" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">https://members.ctbank.com/events/Details/meet-the-bankers-bridgeport-1049709?sourceTypeId=Website</a></p><p><br></p>

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Hop on over to Mark Twain Library’s Frog Frolic Festival on Saturday, May 4!

<p><span style="color: rgb(45, 101, 22);">Hop on over to Mark Twain Library’s Frog Frolic Festival on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 10am for a special day for the whole community, where folks of all ages come together to enjoy live music, food trucks, play games, craft, and spend time with friends! For 2+ decades, The Frolic has welcomed spring while generating necessary funds for our one-of-a-kind library – don’t miss it!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(45, 101, 22);">Learn more </span><a href="https://mtlfrogfrolic.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

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Redding News & Calendar of Events: The Onion Field Marching Through Redding!

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>UPCOMING EVENTS</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Legal-Notice-Warning-of-Annual-Meeting-04-24-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong><em>April 24, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. Annual Town Budget Meeting-click for details</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/how-do-i/absentee-ballot-information/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Absentee Ballots for May 7, 2024 Budget Referendum Available 4/25/24</em></strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><em>Friday, April 26, 2024</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/04-26-24-Special-Event-for-RES-Families.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>12:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at The Onion Field-Special Event for RES Families</em></strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><em>Saturday, April 27, 2024</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4-27-24-MarchingThroughRedding.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at The Onion Field- “Marching Through Redding”, a living history reenactment commemorating the burning of Danbury, 1777</em></strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"><em>.</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://mtlfrogfrolic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>May 4, 2024 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Mark Twain Library Frog Frolic</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HHW-Event-2024-Annual-Events.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Redding Shred Days</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>CALENDAR OF MEETINGS</em></strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> Tuesday, April 16, 2024</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/agenda/zoning-board-of-appeals-cancelled-6/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for 4/16/24 - CANCELLED</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CC-AGENDA-2-4-16-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Conservation Commission</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AGENDA-BOS-April-16-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Conference Room-Board of Selectmen</em></a></p><p><em> </em><strong>Wedne</strong><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">sday, April 17, 2024</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </span><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/water-pollution-control-commission/2024-04-17/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. via Zoom-Water Pollution Control Commission</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Thursday April 18, 2024</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/agenda/historic-review-committee-cancelled-41/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Historic Review Committee-CANCELLED</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Democratic Town Committee</em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Monday, April 22, 2024</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OPEB-Trust-Board-Meeting-April-22-2024-AGENDA.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>6:00 p.m. via Zoom-OPEB Trust Board</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/board-of-finance-8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Board of Finance</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Tuesday, April 23, 2024</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/region-9-board-of-education-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at JBHS Learning Commons-Region 9 Board of Education</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/planning-commission/2024-04-23/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for 4/23/24 -CANCELLED</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Wednesday, April 24, 2024</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Legal-Notice-Warning-of-Annual-Meeting-04-24-2024-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>3:00 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Annual Town Budget Meeting</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/zoning-commission/2024-04-24/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Zoning Commission</em></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</em></strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Assessor</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Legal-Notice-Elderly-Tax-Benefit.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>Legal Notice re 2024 Elderly Homeowner Tax Benefits</em></a><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Legal-Notice-Elderly-Tax-Benefit.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><em>-</em></a><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Legal-Notice-Elderly-Tax-Benefit.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>Apply 02/01 to 05/15/24</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TOWN-BENEFIT-APPLICATION2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Application for Tax Relief of Elderly Homeowners (Town)</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Elderly-Totally-Disabled-Homeowners-Application-state.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>Application for Tax Credits – Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowner (State)</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">CT DEEP Fisheries Division</strong></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/General-Information/CT-Fishin-Tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>CT Fishin’ Tips</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Employment</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Executive-Assistant-to-the-First-Selectwoman-Town-of-Redding-Job-Posting-Jan-10-2024-002.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>Executive Assistant to First Selectwoman</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ON-CALL-WEEKEND-Building-Custodian-Job-Posting-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>On Call Weekend Facilities Custodian</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Town-of-Redding-Transfer-Recycle-Center-Attendant-Job-2.23.2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Transfer Recycle Center Attendant</em></a><em style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"> </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">Federal Emergency Management Agency </strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FEMA-Mapping-Notice-2.2.24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>FEMA Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Fairfield County</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Health Department</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Radon-Did-you-know._.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Information About Radon Testing</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-How-to-Test-for-Radon-CT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Free Radon Test Kits Available</em></a><em style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> – Contact Health Department at 203-938-2559 </em></p><p><em style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">or email </em><a href="mailto:health@townofreddingct.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>health@townofreddingct.org</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/if-you-were-exposed.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>CDC COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available Again to U.S. Households</em> </p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Heritage Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heritage-Center-April-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>April Programs</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">Legal Notices</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Legal-Notice-Warning-of-Annual-Meeting-04-24-2024-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Warning/Notice of Annual Town Budget Meeting</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Legal-Notice-Budget-Exp-April-9-2024-FINAL.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Legal Notice-Budget Expenditures FY 2024-2025</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/March-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Spring Cleaning Reminders &amp; Tips</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">New Pond Farm Education Center</strong></p><p> <a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Programs and Activities</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Mark Twain Library</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Weekly-MTL-Update--Spring-Open-House--Evening-PJ-Story-Time--American-Impressionism-and-More-.html?soid=1102126623332&amp;aid=ZbOwItNyaZg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Programs and Events</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Park and Recreation</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/parks-and-recreation/programs/camps/summer-camps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Summer Camps 2024</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Registrar of Voters </strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> </strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/government/town-administration/registrar-voters/2022-upcoming-elections/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Upcoming Elections in Redding</em></a></p><p> <a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.-Become-a-Poll-Worker.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a Poll Worker</em></a><em style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"> </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> Stormwater Plan </strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> </strong><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/R5056-010-2024_02-07-DRAFT-2023-MS4-Annual-Stormwater-Report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>View DRAFT MS4 Annual Repor</em></a><em>t</em></p>

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