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Nov 24, 2024

Ukrainian Art Exhibit/Screening "Children Draw War, Not Flowers" at Fairfield U

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Fairfield University’s DiMenna-Nyselius Library and Center for Social Impact, in partnership with the School of Information at San Jose State University, will present a special exhibition viewing, documentary screening and discussion highlighting the experiences of children in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine since the onset of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War. This event will take place on Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and is free and open to the public.A selection of Ukrainian children's artwork from an art therapy initiative titled Children Draw War, Not Flowers, will be on view with a tour led by San Jose State University’s Ulia Gosart, PhD, and Sara Clair. The exhibition offers a window into the emotional and psychological impact of conflict on young minds. Following the tour, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a screening of A Woman at War, a short documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker Volodymyr Sydko. The film chronicles the harrowing experiences of a female soldier on the front lines, and the bravery and resilience of those enduring the hardships of war.After the film, attendees are invited to participate in a discussion about the emotional and social impact of war on children and families in Ukraine, as well as the role of art and storytelling in healing and raising awareness of critical issues.The exhibit will be on view at the library until the end of the fall semester. Prior to arriving in Fairfield, it was showcased at Loyola Marymount University, and will travel next to the University of South Florida in early spring. Ulia Gosart (Popova), PhD, is an associate professor at San Jose State University, and a distinguished scholar, writer and human rights activist. She earned a bachelor of arts in librarianship from Kiev University of Culture and Arts, Ukraine; a master of science in library and information science from Southern Connecticut State University, and a PhD in information studies from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Dr. Gosart has supported Ukrainian libraries through fundraising, thematic events and publications focused on preserving and promoting Ukrainian cultural heritage.For more information and to register to attend, please visit the <a href="https://libcal.fairfield.edu/event/13343430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">DiMenna-Nyselius Library</a> at Fairfield University.Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. More than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 43 countries, are enrolled in the University’s five schools. In the spirit of rigorous and sympathetic inquiry into all dimensions of human experience, Fairfield welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and engage in open conversations. The University is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.

Nov 24, 2024

Art/Place Gallery to Host Reception for New All-Member Art Show "Winter Light"

Fairfield, CT - Art/Place Gallery invites the public to a reception for “Winter Light”, an All-Member show, on Sunday, December 15 from 2-4:30pm. The show includes work in many mediums, styles, color, sizes and interpretations of the theme. It will run for two months -- December 2, 2024 to February 1, 2025 -- at 70 Sanford Street in Fairfield. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.artplacegallery.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.artplacegallery.org</a> or call 203-374-9720 or 646-258-6912.  Art/Place is a non-profit, artist-run gallery that has been in existence for more than 40 years. It features a new show by one or more members every month or two and several group shows a year.

Nov 22, 2024

Ayana's Angle: Gioia

New Haven has a long history with Italian food, and is particularly known for the creation of New Haven-style apizza. Specifically, Wooster Street in New Haven is known as “pizza row” and is home to renowned places such as Sally’s and Frank Pepe’s. Although these spots -- and many others on Wooster Street -- focus on pizza, Gioia Cafe & Bar is a recent addition that promotes itself as offering “unfussy Italian dishes, wood-fired specials, and pastas made fresh in-house.” I had been hearing some positive buzz about this new, trendy location and decided I had to go and try it for myself.Pronounced joy-ah, Gioia means joy in the Italian language. The restaurant is run by co-founders Avi Szapiro and Tim Cabral. Combined, they have extensive experience in restaurant, hospitality and culinary industries and are connected to the City of New Haven. The eatery has a main dining room, bar and even a rooftop that overlooks Wooster Street. Attached to the restaurant is a gelateria offering Italian-style ice cream, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday. The business also has an Italian market which offers grab-and-go items, housemade pastas & sauces and a variety of other items. Conveniently, as parking on Wooster Street can be challenging to find, the restaurant has its own parking lot. Upon walking into Gioia, the aesthetic is the first thing I noticed. It can be described as mid-century modern with bright pops of color. The decor was inviting and felt like an elevated space. It definitely has the right look if you’re on the hunt for a spot to host your next date night or celebrate a special occasion/milestone. The bar area is lined with green tile and has some booth seating, while the dining area has bright fuchsia walls, circular booth tables and normal seated tables for groups of varying sizes. As you sip your drink and eat you can watch the kitchen staff hard at work as the restaurant has an open-view kitchen layout. Unfortunately, I did not get to visit the rooftop, but I have heard it is just as beautifully decorated as the main dining area.To start, a piece of focaccia bread is brought out for each person. Typical focaccia is seasoned with rosemary, olive oil and sea salt and should be airy and golden. This focaccia had the perfect texture: a crunchy, bubbly crust and soft, spongy interior. The only criticism I had was that it lacked salt as well as rosemary. As we finished our focaccia, our cocktail picks arrived. We tried the Dirty Martini and the Corsica Negroni, and both were delicious! A classic dirty martini should be made with vodka, vermouth, olive brine and stuffed olives. Gioia's version was on point. A negroni should consist of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. Gioa's serving delivered coffee bean steeped in the Campari, which was very unique and worked well in giving the drink a smooth and warm finish. For our meals, we selected two pasta dishes: the Bucatini and Mafaldine. Bucatini is a thick, spaghetti-like pasta with a hole in the middle that's commonly used in Lazio, especially Rome. It's also known as perciatelli. Gioia's Bucatini had a pistachio pesto on top and crispy garlic garnish, which was spectacular. Mafaldine is a long, flat, ribbon-shaped pasta with wavy edges that's similar to fettucine but thicker. Gioia's Mafaldine was tossed in a squash puree and had mushrooms, crispy sage and hazelnuts -- a fall delight. While these dishes were decent, I would say they weren’t worth the $28 price point. I enjoyed the pistachio pesto bucatini more, but the flavor was lacking in the mafaldine. There were too many elements in the dish that were working against each other and it just wasn’t for me. While we weren’t impressed by the pastas, we did get the pistachio gelato for dessert, and it was decadent. The gelato was creamy and smooth and the pistachio flavor was nutty and delicious.Gioia is a gorgeous place full of potential and I would recommend that people go there, sit at the beautiful bar and have a drink and dessert. When a place like New Haven, especially Wooster Street, has a myriad of dining options and steep competition for Italian food, I would not recommend going for dinner. Go somewhere else for a meal, and have an after-dinner experience at Gioia instead.ABOUT AYANA JAINWriter Ayana Jain is a young woman who graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Communications and Advertising. Some of her main interests include food, travel, reading and films. She has lived in Fairfield for over 20 years and is an expert on everything trendy in the area. To contact Ayana, please email: ajain0614@<a href="https://news.hamlethub.com/fairfield-connecticut/stories/gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">gmail.com</a>

Nov 22, 2024

Rachel Waddell Directs A "Concert of Storytelling" at The Klein, Dec. 14

Bridgeport, CT – The Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) will finally conclude its search for itsnext Music Director with <a href="https://rachelwaddellconductor.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Rachel Waddell</a> taking the podium for Countdown 1…Waddell! on Saturday, December 14 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT at 7:30 PM.After an exhaustive search over two seasons, GBS is down to the wire as the competition to become the next Music Director ends. Maestro Waddell will present a family-friendly “concert of storytelling” highlighted by some of the greatest stories in music, including Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf narrated by special guest Jamie Bernstein, daughter of the late great Leonard Bernstein. GBS is proud to feature photos of Mexican wolves during the narration, provided by Jack Bradley, a photographer for Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.Jamie Bernstein will give a talk before the concert about her book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/famous-father-girl-jamie-bernstein" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Famous Father Girl</a> written about living with the great composer/conductor father. Ms. Bernstein will autograph copies at the concert’s intermission for those bringing a copy of the book to the show. Leonard Bernstein performed with GBS at The Klein in the 1970s.  Peter and the Wolf is a light-hearted tale of a boy who cleverly captures a wolf that has been threatening barnyard animals. Each character, Peter, his grandfather, a cat, a duck, a bird, hunters and, of course, the dreaded wolf, all come to life as represented by their own themes, each played by a different instrument, a novel way of introducing children (and many adults) to the sounds of the strings, timpani, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet and horn. Other highlights of the evening will include Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.  Like Peter and The Wolfbut on a grander scale, this is the story of a beautiful princess, trapped by a wicked sultan, who has her life spared each night by weaving a new tale to soothe her captor, all told though glorious orchestration. Perhaps the most unusual offering of the evening is a Native American composition Chokfi ‘ by Jerod Tate, a musical tale, written for children, of a trickster rabbit set to music.  Finally, there’s a musical version of one of the most beloved holiday classics, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Clement Clarke Moore’s immortal poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, set to sprightly music by tunesmith Bill Holcombe. This tale will be narrated by a voice well-known to local audiences, Tony Wellman. Each of these pieces is rich in orchestration and fun for all ages, presented in grand style by over 50 musicians. Rachel Waddell follows conductors Eduardo Leandro (April 2024), Joshua Gersen (October 2024) and Leslie B. Dunner (November 2024) as the fourth candidate to succeed the popular Eric Jacobsen, who held the post for nine seasons. “Each conductor has brought something different to the concert and to the community,” says GBS President Mark Halstead, “and they are certainly a fantastic four – GBS has a tough choice to make!” Concertgoers and musicians alike are asked to fill out surveys after each performance to rate the strengths of each conductor; a decision will be made in January, and the choice of new Music Director will be announced in the spring. The winning conductor will lead GBS at its final concert on May 10.  Through breathtaking collaborations and an untiring dedication to education, mentorship, and community, Rachel Waddell inspires transformative experiences and ensembles. Waddell serves as the Director of Orchestras at Colorado State University. Her contributions to music education were recognized in 2024, when she was named a quarterfinalist for the 2025 Music Educator Award through the GRAMMYs. She frequently acts as a clinician and guest conductor and will guest conduct the Texas Music Educators Association All State Sinfonietta in 2025, along with the Pikes Peak Honors Orchestra in Colorado Springs. Previously she was the Director of Orchestral Activities and Assistant Professor with the Arthur Satz Department of Music at the University of Rochester in New York. She has conducted orchestras around the world including the Orchestre Métropolitain, the Rochester, Las Vegas, and Fort Wayne Philharmonics, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Cleveland’s Suburban Symphony.Single tickets range from $18.00 to $72.00 and are on sale now at <a href="http://www.gbs.org/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.GBS.org/tickets</a> or by calling (203) 576-0263.  A two-concert discounted subscription for the remaining two shows of the season are also available for 15% off by calling (203) 576-0263. GBS offers further discounts for those who purchased full-price tickets for the October or November concerts to make their purchases into a subscription. Kids under 19 are free (proof of age may be required) and accompanying adults receive 15% off. Phone GBS for these special offers.This concert is sponsored by GBS' longtime Chairman of the Board, Doris Harrington, and her husband Herbert, founder of Bridgeport's Rotair Aerospace Corporation.

Nov 22, 2024

Ayana's Angle: Gioia

New Haven has a long history with Italian food, and is particularly known for the creation of New Haven-style apizza. Specifically, Wooster Street in New Haven is known as “pizza row” and is home to renowned places such as Sally’s and Frank Pepe’s. Although these spots -- and many others on Wooster Street -- focus on pizza, Gioia Cafe & Bar is a recent addition that promotes itself as offering “unfussy Italian dishes, wood-fired specials, and pastas made fresh in-house.” I had been hearing some positive buzz about this new, trendy location and decided I had to go and try it for myself.Pronounced joy-ah, Gioia means joy in the Italian language. The restaurant is run by co-founders Avi Szapiro and Tim Cabral. Combined, they have extensive experience in restaurant, hospitality and culinary industries and are connected to the City of New Haven. The eatery has a main dining room, bar and even a rooftop that overlooks Wooster Street. Attached to the restaurant is a gelateria offering Italian-style ice cream, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday. The business also has an Italian market which offers grab-and-go items, housemade pastas & sauces and a variety of other items. Conveniently, as parking on Wooster Street can be challenging to find, the restaurant has its own parking lot. Upon walking into Gioia, the aesthetic is the first thing I noticed. It can be described as mid-century modern with bright pops of color. The decor was inviting and felt like an elevated space. It definitely has the right look if you’re on the hunt for a spot to host your next date night or celebrate a special occasion/milestone. The bar area is lined with green tile and has some booth seating, while the dining area has bright fuchsia walls, circular booth tables and normal seated tables for groups of varying sizes. As you sip your drink and eat you can watch the kitchen staff hard at work as the restaurant has an open-view kitchen layout. Unfortunately, I did not get to visit the rooftop, but I have heard it is just as beautifully decorated as the main dining area.To start, a piece of focaccia bread is brought out for each person. Typical focaccia is seasoned with rosemary, olive oil and sea salt and should be airy and golden. This focaccia had the perfect texture: a crunchy, bubbly crust and soft, spongy interior. The only criticism I had was that it lacked salt as well as rosemary. As we finished our focaccia, our cocktail picks arrived. We tried the Dirty Martini and the Corsica Negroni, and both were delicious! A classic dirty martini should be made with made with vodka, vermouth, olive brine and stuffed olives. Gioia's version was on point. A negroni should consist of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. Gioa's serving delivered coffee bean steeped in the Campari, which was very unique and worked well in giving the drink a smooth and warm finish. For our meals, we selected two pasta dishes: the Bucatini and Mafaldine. Bucatini is a thick, spaghetti-like pasta with a hole in the middle that's commonly used in Lazio, especially Rome. It's also known as perciatelli. Gioia's Bucatini had a pistachio pesto on top and crispy garlic garnish, which was spectacular. Mafaldine is a long, flat, ribbon-shaped pasta with wavy edges that's similar to fettucine but thicker. Gioia's Mafaldine was tossed in a squash puree and had mushrooms, crispy sage and hazelnuts -- a fall delight. While these dishes were decent, I would say they weren’t worth the $28 price point. I enjoyed the pistachio pesto bucatini more, but the flavor was lacking in the mafaldine. There were too many elements in the dish that were working against each other and it just wasn’t for me. While we weren’t impressed by the pastas, we did get the pistachio gelato for dessert, and it was decadent. The gelato was creamy and smooth and the pistachio flavor was nutty and delicious.Gioia is a gorgeous place full of potential and I would recommend that people go there, sit at the beautiful bar and have a drink and dessert. When a place like New Haven, especially Wooster Street, has a myriad of dining options and steep competition for Italian food, I would not recommend going for dinner. Go somewhere else for a meal, and have an after-dinner experience at Gioia instead.ABOUT AYANA JAINWriter Ayana Jain is a young woman who graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Communications and Advertising. Some of her main interests include food, travel, reading and films. She has lived in Fairfield for over 20 years and is an expert on everything trendy in the area. To contact Ayana, please email: ajain0614@<a href="https://news.hamlethub.com/fairfield-connecticut/stories/gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">gmail.com</a>

Nov 21, 2024

FC Buzz Weekend Lineup of Arts and Culture in Fairfield County November 22-24

FC Buzz Weekend Lineup<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/community-open-house" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Community Open House</a>The Norwalk Art SpaceFriday Nov 22, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmConnect with your community and celebrate creativity at The Norwalk Art Space Community Open House, November 22nd. See all of the beautiful artwork and delight in the musical performances from the Fall semester students who attended FREE art and music classes. Take in all that this wonderful Art Space and our Community Partners bring to the region and offer families in Norwalk and the surrounding area.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/och-oy-a-considered-cabaret" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Och & Oy: A Considered Cabaret</a>Westport Country PlayhouseFriday Nov 22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmThe show’s main title “Och & Oy!” plays on Cumming’s Scottish and Shapiro’s Jewish backgrounds. The subtitle “A Considered Cabaret” are nods to Shapiro being known for ‘All Things Considered’ and Cumming for the show ‘Cabaret.’ Their show combines the best bits of public radio with the best bits of a musical, where they have deep, thought-provoking conversations and also entertaining perhaps slightly bawdy musical numbers. What comes together is an old-fashioned cabaret that offers a mix of songs, Q&A. and personal storytelling – which both men have been doing in various ways for decades.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/2024-heida-hermanns-international-music-competition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">2024 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition</a>MoCA CTFriday Nov 22, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe 2024 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition is for talented pianists ages 18-35 worldwide to compete. They aim to showcase exceptional piano performances and promote music entrepreneurship in musicians. The competition includes an online preliminary round and an in-person final round where participants demonstrate their technical prowess, interpretive skills, and musical expression. It’s a platform for emerging artists to gain recognition and connect with the global music community.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sm-nc-nights-out-whiskey-woodfire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">SM&NC Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire</a>Stamford Museum & Nature CenterSaturday Nov 23, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmSips and Slices are perfect companions! Join us in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse for a night of “spirited” whiskey exploration paired with freshly made New Haven Style pies by the one-and-only Sally’s Apizza.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/greenwich-symphony-orchestra-bella-hristova-violin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Bella Hristova, Violin</a>Greenwich Symphony OrchestraSaturday Nov 23, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAudiences are thrilled by the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra's mix of contemporary and classical selections performed by accomplished professional musicians and world-renowned soloists, under the direction of Tony Award-winning Music Director, Stuart Malina.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-smithereens-with-guest-vocalist-robin-wilson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The Smithereens with Guest Vocalist Robin Wilson</a>Ridgefield PlayhouseSaturday Nov 23, 8:00 pm - 11:45 pmFounded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for more than 40 years. Today, The Smithereens include original members: Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass), with a rotation of special guest vocalists. This show will feature Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/former-u-s-poet-laureate-billy-collins-debuts-water-water-poems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Water, Water: Poems</a>Wilton LibrarySunday Nov 24, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pmCome to the literary event of the season when Billy Collins, the former Poet Laureate of the United States will introduce Water, Water: Poems, a wondrous new collection focused on the joys and mysteries of daily life. And on our stage for the first time - Collins meets Brubeck - where poetry and jazz come together in a very special pairing! In Water, Water, Collins combines his vigilant attention and respect for the peripheral to create moments of delight. Common and uncommon events are captured here with equal fascination, be it a cat leaning to drink from a swimming pool, a nurse calling a name in a waiting room, or an astronaut reciting Emily Dickinson from outer space. With his trademark lyrical informality, Collins asks us to slow down and glimpse the elevated in the ordinary, the odd in the familiar. It’s no surprise that The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both call Collins one of America’s favorite poets.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/jack-lawrence-fall-concerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Jack Lawrence Fall Concerts</a>Klein AuditoriumSunday Nov 24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmConcert 1, 1 PM : Steel Pan Future Stars, Junior Stars, and All Stars, and Percussion, Jazz II, Saxophone, and Jazz I Orchestras. Concert 2, 4 PM : String, Sinfonia, and Virtuosi Orchestras. Classical selections, plus music by American songwriter Jack Lawrence. Concert 3, 6:30 PM : Principal & Philharmonic Orchestras. Our 88 Principal Orchestra musicians will perform the “New World Symphony” (Symphony No. 9) by Antonin Dvorak under the baton of Christopher Hisey. The Philharmonic will perform works by Schubert, Sibelius, and Dvorak. In addition, GCTYO will present its inaugural Inna Berson Wetmore Excellence in Teaching Award to Bernice Friedson, longtime music educator and former Concertmaster of the Greater Bridgeport SymphonySee these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"> https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the Cultural Alliance eBuzz to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.

Nov 20, 2024

Aspetuck Land Trust Extends Thanks to Volunteers, Donors & Members

Westport, CT - Aspetuck Land Trust's Executive Director David Brant offered a holiday-time thank you to its members, donors and volunteers, on behalf of the countless animal & insect lives those groups support. "There are countless species who thrive on Aspetuck Land Trust protected land, thanks to you and we are very grateful," Brant expressed. In particular, to all the volunteers, Brant added, "They thrive because you engage in the natural world by <a href="https://u23585054.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.6k-2Fp3nsOlIavY1X5i8rzFsZ7cwQ4sRJ7SvpKlmoyEyj8ZoVp4iPYEioCmanN81mypIAPVdkKE-2B2CphW7XO3BQH4BkDUWUn9vTR-2B-2BhiWwo5Q-3D1nEn_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GXOvaj8Xoix2Xz-2BspqbVj5h4sVnB5nJk4U2wPS9rUxfT7zVY54Iz8Pb9UPepkMOG392PXBfbB44fnOe3L-2BSJTME17b-2FGlPjn4SONweSyGMZdj0O1zsT4KPA9tUMRCn-2FGYA6V7L8zRiWglF8x0DNfB891d2pdosVbIoui9ceSAz6zYb7Z2EoULu-2BLXrJhs-2FM7yV1j3d9ppmBAfMB7r2ECn7-2FIcVv5qhBYrX3BPbk97OQ58cSj3ytG8NiMcoEcFka2rYwu2jDrLBkCoxf5yNmB0wiGKFs0joVAAqegS9yb9pKa8cg9o24GGgVnSXssoE0ywwSFPyoi64H3JeYrD1e-2B-2Fs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 45);">donating</a> and <a href="https://u23585054.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.6k-2Fp3nsOlIavY1X5i8rzFsZ7cwQ4sRJ7SvpKlmoyEyiC4zy0T2nI-2Bfq-2FBRHQlRO8-2BLxNiQ6URtD1Pml2yOMuUKlxxD6z-2BfE1bodyP0xkdpQ-3DZxJC_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GXOvaj8Xoix2Xz-2BspqbVj5h4sVnB5nJk4U2wPS9rUxfT7zVY54Iz8Pb9UPepkMOG392PXBfbB44fnOe3L-2BSJTME17b-2FGlPjn4SONweSyGMZdj0O1zsT4KPA9tUMRCn-2FGYA6V7L8zRiWglF8x0DNfB891d2pdosVbIoui9ceSAz6zYb7Z2EoULu-2BLXrJhs-2FM7wG7EXdqMwMkpjTd5VnimH4QWPSY33jdkdUos3NmIEs4lkT2hdbBnCUuFpPYXKLwP8Pu-2BgB5-2B0SARycvL-2BVowLAOsS5inW1Cu75Dl1fdoYoca8w3cgxhsBjjj8oiOx3gYrd6TE0etUjq2LsiAAgSfxN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 45);">volunteering</a> to plant trees and native gardens, remove invasives, clear downed trees, prune blueberries, sell native plants and steward our trails! Together we protect natural habitat for the benefit of wildlife, for the benefit of us. Happy Thanksgiving!"Contact Information Aspetuck Land TrustPO Box 444Westport, CT 06881203-331-1906<a href="https://u23585054.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.7VdCkpj3UfSmsKy-2BCGud-2Fi-2FLw4u5xFHMq51h7Gtq7eAQwng9p2PYIFu6Z7S-2BhPPltDNUEarrJA-2FOwe38Mj4lTQ-3D-3DQo1-_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GXOvaj8Xoix2Xz-2BspqbVj5h4sVnB5nJk4U2wPS9rUxfT7zVY54Iz8Pb9UPepkMOG392PXBfbB44fnOe3L-2BSJTME17b-2FGlPjn4SONweSyGMZdj0O1zsT4KPA9tUMRCn-2FGYA6V7L8zRiWglF8x0DNfB891d2pdosVbIoui9ceSAz6zYb7Z2EoULu-2BLXrJhs-2FM7zl2X-2BFe-2BVhskJVla-2B-2BdLvWmFU83d-2F8V-2BpKj2zwtZhXQ9zu7-2FVcEaoLrc5E7jhrPMU-2F0WTsgiDUghIC-2B-2Fr-2BbWUkganpiYhKkCbjqO4bM6eoA4zw92gEckU8MtOKfdd5eNuzC7-2BhRXlxwBCIgTkcYowg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.aspetucklandtrust.org</a>