Holiday grief is the topic of upcoming workshops

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 00:00

A workshop on Grief During the Holidays will be held on Nov. 19 from 1 to 2:30 at the Jewish Federation in Southbury and on Dec. 3 from 1 to 2:30 at The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children & Families in Danbury.

The workshop will be facilitated by Kendall Palladino, MDiv, ACPE. He is director of bereavement and spiritual services for Regional Hospice and oversees The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children & Families. Mr. Palladino, who has been working in spiritual and bereavement care since 1996, has degrees from Harvard University and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is pursuing a doctorate at Princeton University.

St. Luke’s LifeWorks seeks wrappers of holiday gifts

Written by Susan Wolf
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:08

Preparation for St. Luke’s LifeWorks Giant Gift Wrapping Parties are now underway.

Volunteer wrappers are encouraged to register for one of four parties held in the organization’s Toy Workshop at 141 Franklin Street, Stamford, on two Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12. The times for both days are 11 to 1 and 2 to 4. To register for a time slot or to request a Wish list to help a specific child, call the Holiday Gift Collection hotline at 203-388-0103.

Local talent rallies for library's art show

Written by Jennifer Wastrom
Thursday, 19 November 2009 00:00

When it comes to planning the Mark Twain Library’s Art Show Preview Party, there are two main challenges: How do you make the town’s signature event a standout each year? and How do you do so on a considerably tight budget?

Fortunately for party co-chairs Emery Beach and Melissa Wright, you do it with the help and generosity of friends… friends of the library, that is. This year’s team of vendors has already gone above and beyond the call to make sure that the 37th Annual Mark Twain Library Preview Gala is the best ever. And with the theme of this year’s fete, “Paint The Town Red-ding!” they’re having fun doing it.

For Maritime Aquarian exhibit: Local woman helps create lighthouse

Thursday, 19 November 2009 00:00

A whimsical lighthouse made by a Redding woman and her friend is included in The Maritime Aquarium’s eighth annual Festival of Lighthouses.

Dianna Manger of Redding created her entry, “The Halo Effect,” with friend Barbara Seith of Norwalk. It’s decorated with a menagerie of household objects, including flip-flops, Pez dispensers, plastic containers and stuffed animals. The light itself shines through an opening cut into a polka-dotted Coca-Cola tin that once held caramel corn, and a Planter’s cashew can serves as its crown.

The two women were so excited about their project that they kept a blog about its creation. It may be found online at FestivalofLighthouses.blogspot.com.

Jazz Vespers set at Christ Church on Saturday

Written by Susan Wolf
Thursday, 12 November 2009 00:00

The Rev. Marilyn Anderson and Music Minister Martha Meyer of Christ Church Episcopal have announced another Jazz Vespers Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

A departure from usual services, the hour intersperses provocative short readings with music exploring the theme “The Mystique Of Place.” Songs on the program are Autumn In New York by Vernon Duke, St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins, Isfahan by Ellington and Strayhorn, St. Louis Blues by W.C. Handy, and Indiana by McDonald and Hanley.

Barlow’s lacrosse team hosts fund-raiser for Wounded Warrior Project

Monday, 16 November 2009 00:00

Members of the Joel Barlow High School Boys lacrosse team will be playing in the Sticks for Soldiers tournament at Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Saturday, Nov. 28. This year’s tournament will once again benefit war-injured troops through the Wounded Warrior Project.

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Among other things, this project provides direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.

Interfaith service set at Christ Church Nov. 25

Monday, 16 November 2009 00:00

Christ Church (Episcopal) will host this year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. Nancy L. Carrington, executive director of the Connecticut Food Bank will be the guest preacher.

The Connecticut Food Bank distributes 35 tons of food every business day. Ms. Carrington was recently honored for her 25 years of service as executive director and as a leading anti-hunger advocate in the state.

Club’s ornament features firehouse

Sunday, 15 November 2009 00:00

The Redding Neighbors & Newcomers Club has chosen the West Redding Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse as the image for its 2009 pewter ornament. The ornament is available online at reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org, at the Mark Twain Library and at town hall. The ornaments will also be sold at the Redding Neighbors & Newcomers’ table at the Holiday Fair at the Redding Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 14. The cost of the ornament is $10. Proceeds go to the continuing support of projects funded by the nonprofit club.

Methodist Church's Harvest Dinner is Nov. 14

Saturday, 14 November 2009 00:00

The Long Ridge United Methodist Church is sponsoring its annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner will feature turkey with all of the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert.

The cost is adults; $12, children under 10, $6; and preschoolers are free. Tickets are available at the door.

Saturday's Holiday Fair benefits senior center

Friday, 13 November 2009 00:00

The 3rd Annual Redding Holiday Fair to benefit Heritage House will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 to 3:30 at the Redding Community Center on Lonetown Road. Admission is free.

Artisans, craftsmen and a wide variety of other merchants from area counties will offer everything from handmade fudge, Longaberger gift baskets and Pampered Chef kitchen tools, to pewter and other holiday decorations, decorative glassware and presents for everyone in the family. These include jewelry and other wearable art, beaded scarves and shawls, handbags and belts, soaps and candles, children’s toys and gifts, cosmetics and even accessories for dogs.