<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41);">Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Danbury will host its 43rd Annual Greek Festival celebrating the rich culture of our Greek heritage June 7, 8 and 9 on the Church grounds - Clapboard Ridge Road.</span></p><p>Food and Drink, Live Music, &amp; Folk Dancing!</p><p>Come enjoy our warm hospitality, learn more about our beautiful Byzantine Church, and experience our Orthodox Christian traditions. </p><p>Admission is free to this fun-filled celebration that showcases many of the most beloved aspects of Greek culture including Folk Dancers performing in authentic costumes, live music, artisan crafts, wine and of course – delicious food.</p><p>It’s easy to find! Just take exit 5 off of I-84 and follow the signs. There is additional free parking and shuttle service available at Danbury High School, as well.</p><p>Learn more <a href="https://www.agoc.us/news/festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.agoc.us/news/festival/</a></p>

<p>CityCenter Danbury is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, the "Downtown Chowdown," in partnership with the City of Danbury.</p><p>This vibrant celebration invites the community to indulge in delicious cuisine from multiple food trucks and enjoy live music in the heart of downtown with co-workers, family, and friends.</p><p>&nbsp;Mark your calendars for the "<em>Downtown Chowdown</em>," running from May 2nd&nbsp;to June 27th, every&nbsp;<em>Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm</em>.&nbsp;Join us on the City Center Green [1 Ives St, Danbury, CT 06810] for an unforgettable culinary experience filled with delicious food, live music, and community camaraderie.</p><p>&nbsp;Here's the list of our featured food trucks we have lined up for this foodtastic even this season:</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/connecticut-truck-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><strong>Cousins Lobster</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dishitrighthere/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><strong>Dish It Right Here</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twinsbbqco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><strong>Twins BBQ</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: black;">,</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">&nbsp;Punchy Island Grill</strong><strong style="color: black;">,</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">&nbsp;Birria Truck</strong><strong style="color: black;">,</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">&nbsp;Bocagua Chimi Truck,&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: black;">and</span><strong style="color: black;">&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Brazilian BBQ Boys</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">&nbsp;Live music entertainment by:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Brandon Mullis</strong><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Don Lowe</strong><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">PJ Boatwright</strong><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Johnny Chapman</strong><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Jade</strong><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">,&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(21, 96, 130);">and&nbsp;</strong><strong style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Anthony Tabacco</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p>DANBURY, Connecticut — Researchers at the <a href="https://www.wcsu.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Connecticut State University</a> <a href="https://www.wcsuticklab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory</a> need the public’s help for <a href="https://www.newvec.org/itch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project ITCH</a> (<strong>I</strong>s <strong>T</strong>ick <strong>C</strong>ontrol <strong>H</strong>elping?), a residential research study entering its second year. WCSU’s tick experts hope to learn about how local residents deal with backyard risk for Lyme disease, and are also seeking homeowners who will allow researchers to visit for the purpose of collecting ticks. Interested residents are asked to complete a short online survey at <a href="https://www.wcsuticklab.com/itch.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">ITCH - WCSU Tick Lab</a>. </p><p>The university is a research partner in the federally designated <a href="https://www.newvec.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases</a>, whose goals include finding the best ways residents can protect themselves, their families and pets from tick-borne diseases. This year, Project ITCH activities will include an evaluation of natural products like cedar oil for backyard tick control. </p><p>“We know that many homeowners in our region are interested in using natural products to control backyard ticks,” said Sophia Chiaia, a graduate student in WCSU’s <a href="https://www.wcsu.edu/biology-msbiodiversity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Integrative Biological Diversity</a> program who is involved with the study. “We hope that our research can help us make recommendations about the best way to use such products.”</p><p>The online survey asks participants about methods they use to try to prevent tick exposure and allows respondents to indicate their interest in being considered for this study. Researchers will visit selected properties to measure tick abundance. To complete the 10-minute survey and request a backyard tick collection, go to <a href="https://www.wcsuticklab.com/itch.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">ITCH - WCSU Tick Lab</a>.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">For more information, contact WCSU Tick Lab study coordinator </span>Vicki Hornbostel at <a href="mailto:hornbostelv@wcsu.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hornbostelv@wcsu.edu</a> <span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">or </span>WCSU Communications and Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@wcsu.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pr@wcsu.edu</a>. </p>

<p>Orangetheory has opened a location at 113 Mill Plain Rd Unit 90 in Danbury!</p><p>Mayor Alves was present for the ribbon cutting welcoming the fitness studio to Danbury West.</p><p>To view additional photos, visit the City of Danbury on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofdanbury" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cityofdanbury</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Orangetheory is a 1-hour, heart rate zone workout designed to deliver fitness for all levels. </span>Learn more <a href="https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/locations/connecticut/danbury/113-mill-plain-rd-unit-90" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<h2>The City of Danbury's IT Department is HIRING!</h2><p>We currently have 2 positions open.</p><ul><li>NOW HIRING: IT Infrastructure Engineer</li></ul><p>SALARY: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually</p><ul><li>NOW HIRING: IT Infrastructure Architect</li></ul><p>SALARY: $100,000 - $110,000 Annually</p><p>Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm, Thursday, May 16th, 2024.</p><p>All applications can be submitted online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fdanburyct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0mmWHc1MLGEEfgrY_0ETXh46dbIR_Fgxk-k5dNBTXonhVTahskLrbiYnE_aem_AQXixnH4FLGUYYXQR8z5-jwuNQQvz5I6CYgu1u3gm3R3RlVX6KjpZwAkIo2yePiUbE39GvhiMec3-mUNUHrhmL6X&amp;h=AT1aRK6CzGQiVf2yXLwRfW6vpl9vIslYc8oleZMh6SIRAYVI8cMu4uv8wf4CIDejnbUInlAHff-omCL25b7pMdnpamcRRHOfsmSOXcuX6AgZDJO3r7brRr4twxq73V4&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2e7D8zBZC74aOCVdQ1pRWCD2HdBJU1QVNyd2CuvqJ4AoT6cEWC-fhvGOY-EqwP5kvLD7_a4f6rJ4cwFhpbuCVA95eKN57x_uqaDnodqKYKmGmA18mG0GOrbsq12cpVpFpfouXY55IUtT-N4AT7zqb0_pll5k86cYGPZ_ooINA_4HldPP4fUMu-Xt48gdk6miNCrbctwJF8d6Ts4UcGQjFEf0jYg6Eg6Dxr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: var(--blue-link);">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/danburyct</a> or by scanning the QR Code.</p><p>NOTE: Paper applications will not be accepted.</p><p>EEO/M/F/D/V</p><p>Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at 203-797-4598 or <a href="mailto:humanresources@danbury-ct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">humanresources@danbury-ct.gov</a> if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.</p>

<p class="ql-align-justify">Fairfield County Bank is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Yamina Berrabeh-Mayen, Service Operations Manager (Broad River Office), Daniel Campbell, Assistant Branch Manager (Georgetown Office), Tina Cika, Service Operations Manager (Fairfield Office), Yeral Guerrero, Credit Administration Associate, Maria Olivieri, Assistant Branch Manager (Tunxis Hill Office), Tara Sexton, Electronic Banking Supervisor, and Kieran Shanley, Call Center Supervisor, from the Connecticut School of Finance &amp; Management (CSFM). </p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The graduates were honored at a ceremony on April 12 at the Trumbull Marriot Hotel. </span>CSFM is the Connecticut Bankers Association premiere banking education and management program, taking place over two years. The program is designed to increase the knowledge of the participants in their own specialties and, at the same time, introduce them to a wide range of banking topics. Class work includes banking theory, practices and procedures, capital markets and management functions. </p><p class="ql-align-justify">“We are exceedingly proud of this class of graduates. CSFM is a rigorous undertaking, and they have all gained valuable insights that will increase their impact at the Bank,” said Dan Berta, Fairfield County Bank President. “We look forward to the implementation of all they have learned and how it will help us better serve our clients.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fairfield County Bank is committed to its employees’ continuing education through programs like CSFM. Yamina, Dan, Tina, Yeral, Maria, Tara and Kieran’s graduation marks a milestone in their individual careers as well as an achievement for Fairfield County Bank. </span></p><p>Learn more <a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/</a></p>