Spotlight

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:46

Coat/book drive — Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) youth community service group, Nichols Kids Care, is collecting gently used winter coats and children’s books Friday, 4-7; Saturday, 9-3, NIA Starkweather House, 1775 Huntington Tpke.; nicholsct.org. To volunteer, call Laurie Quatrella, 203-375-9148.

Turkey collection — Help with the shortage at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission by donating frozen turkeys (12-15 lbs), at 497 Woodlawn Ave., Stratford, Saturday, 10-2. They will be transported to the Mission; 203-375-0540.

Benefit dinner — with music, Saturday, 7 p.m., Circolo Sportivo Inc. (Italian Club), 2500 Park Ave., Bridgeport. $35/person. Benefits Alex Convertito; 203-374-3323.

Health Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:44

Health Notes is a weekly feature that highlights health and wellness news in the area. Hospitals and other health related agencies may e-mail items to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Great American Smoke-Out

St. Vincent’s Medical Center will mark the Great American Smoke-Out Day Thursday, Nov. 19, 10-4, with a free awareness fair in the main lobby.

Call 203-576-5505 for more information on the fair.

Diabetes talk

“Laughter and a Positive Attitude Can Improve Blood Glucose Levels” is the topic of a free lecture Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., fourth-floor Hollander Auditorium at Bridgeport Hospital. Reservations required: 1-888-357-2396.

Property Transfers

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:42

The following property transfers are copyrighted material previously published in the Commercial Record, a weekly trade paper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group, thewarrengroup.com.

TRUMBULL

48 Bassick Rd, Ruth Roache and Ellen Gail Frick to Antonio L. and Amber L. Pereira, $322,000.

626 Booth Hill Rd, James Fracker Constr LLC to Robert V. and Mary A. Cavaleri, $610,000.

102 Cider Mill Ln, Ann Linda Bertuvits to Anamae C. Packo, $290,000.

Channel 17

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:42

Following is the schedule for Channel 17 on Charter Communications cable service for Nov. 19-25. Schedule is subject to change.

Thursday-Wednesday

Nov. 19-25

8 a.m. Town Notes: Senator Anthony Musto at Trumbull Women’s Club of Nov. 9.

9 a.m. Healthy Notes: “Your Aging Bladder” at The Watermark.

9:45 a.m. Government Notes: Inland Wetlands of Nov. 9.

1:15 p.m. Library Notes: Green Gal at branch library of Nov. 7.

School Briefs

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:40

Booth Hill

The Student Council Food Drive ends tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 20. Donated canned goods and other non-perishable food items will be sent to the Salvation Army of Greater Bridgeport.

Tomorrow is Donate a Dollar to Wear a Hat Day at BHS. Student Council Members will use the proceeds to shop for toys and other items needed at the Bridgeport Hospital PT Barnum Pediatrics Center.

Trumbull High School Coat Drive is underway. Gently used coats may be dropped off in the BHS lobby until Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Library News

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:39

Main library

M to Th, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fr & Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun, 1-5 p.m. (Oct. to May)

Call 203-452-5197 or visit

trumbullct-library.org

Fairchild Nichols Memorial Branch

M & W, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tu & Th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tel. 203-452-5196

One Town, One Book Trumbull — April 2010 Community Read. The community committee has chosen The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen. Larsen will be at the library April 10. Book copies available. Planning on satellite events for all ages continues. Contact Sue Horton or Donna Soucy at the Library for details or to volunteer.

Library closings — Both libraries are closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. Libraries reopen Saturday, Nov. 28. Main library open 1-5, Sunday, Nov. 29.

Chili cook-off Saturday

Written by Donald Eng
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 10:51

Long Hill Baptist Church, 100 Middlebrooks Ave., is inviting residents to a chili cook-off Saturday at 1 at the church.

Residents should prepare their chili beforehand and bring it to the church hall for judging by a panel of experieced chili tasters. Bring plenty to share.

Leaf pickup schedule

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 12:04

The following is a schedule for leaf pickup. Leaves must be out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of the week of collection.

H1N1 information session

Written by Donald Eng
Thursday, 05 November 2009 14:28

The Trumbull Monroe Health District will be conducting an H1N1 presentation at the Trumbull Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Merwin Room. Current information regarding the virus, prevention, and availability of vaccinations will be provided. A questions and answer session will follow.

Reserve your seat online at trumbullct-library.org or by contacting the Main Library at 203-452-5197.