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Apr 26, 2024

Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilley Pond Park

The Annual Post 53 Food Fair is coming to Tilley Pond this Memorial Day on May 27th from 11am to 2pm. Tickets grant access to the entire park with food trucks, children’s games, silent auction, live band, and more. Enjoy these family friendly activities brought together in support of Darien-EMS right after the Memorial Day Parade!Learn <a href="https://post53.org/food-fair" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://post53.org/food-fair/</a>

Apr 26, 2024

News from Darien Parks & Rec: Beach Stickers, Swap Shop and Adventure Day!

BEACH STICKERSDarien resident 2024 beach permits are now on sale though the <a href="https://5f8zhpebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015wWLWYvN6MEASmJm57fttP79c7hBVc2CnqNggxjtyy0i9wCh-UtvxTFd-FEuj2eqsp789aVE-xgTAjVWHodhKRJms1MZ6LqPhlSKzSev0g8cxVhSWd_22l6CRXsie22M5p77ZDZ0-pNLiIm_sYIzZ-cM--okgqEcPpXz7x1YcMKkdsJvA5oGDfK9bhJn-n9K&c=tW_0IpEqxU0sxLoeNpK-bR_GwDKZCWW-4MNyE1d8G7N4IjSLJ0nDRA==&ch=RHn-yafiMtXZOkNqjHwpOJGt7fP2yQ8AMixKy3F_6hIivUlPZwPiCQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 116, 255);">Parks and Recreation page</a> of the Town website. The webpage includes all of the various categories for beach permits, so please make sure to read through to facilitate purchase.Current 2023 permits are valid through May 31, 2024. Beach stickers are required for entry to Weed Beach. Stickers will be required to enter Pear Tree Point Beach beginning May 24th. ADVENTURE DAYAdventure Day at Selleck’s and Dunlap Woods returns on Sunday, May 19th. Tickets are <a href="https://5f8zhpebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015wWLWYvN6MEASmJm57fttP79c7hBVc2CnqNggxjtyy0i9wCh-UtvxTFd-FEuj2eq_7id-VnZ6dsNDYum76fZR78dp079NDhJdTsSzcB7O7grvRxOUETugLNbjzXz4CmbEa7RyFBoy06_3blStp9H-z4rvsDShZ0_HHRxp3cYIeI1COULl26s1x_kgJNe3lULqazXSQholWung8L5mfRR-TbrSK5iSHzSkKhDigU3PVVCOszSJEeXzTZ7VVKa7nzziVcQUQ6k-Geru3M7EDvLTX2phB0Z-Ag-w4Gb7m6mnFCsL7uSfPJPMwWS5RkZErKQapPZNdpZgoDQUICLuYJILkKhFE0nJ2kzRt7zLcFCqEg=&c=tW_0IpEqxU0sxLoeNpK-bR_GwDKZCWW-4MNyE1d8G7N4IjSLJ0nDRA==&ch=RHn-yafiMtXZOkNqjHwpOJGt7fP2yQ8AMixKy3F_6hIivUlPZwPiCQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 116, 255);">available for purchase</a> through the Parks and Recreation page on the Town website. Tickets cost $35 per car (up to 6 people).SWAP SHOPThe Darien Swap shop is currently scheduled to re-open on Thursday, May 2nd. The new hours will be 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (will be closed in the event of rain). Drop-offs are permitted until 1:00 PM, shopping until 2:00 PM. The hours are subject to change depending on the availability of volunteers and the weather. Please follow @DarienSwapShop and @DarienRecyclingCenter on Instagram for current hours and weather-related closings.The Swap Shop takes usable items only - nothing broken, stained, chipped, cracked, or missing pieces. Appliances with Freon must be working and have the $15 sticker attached. No clothing, paint (a drop-off location for unused paint is located by the garbage receptacle – but scavenging is not permitted), or hazardous materials are allowed. Furniture must be dropped off early in the day as it cannot be left outside and volunteers have limited ability to move and store it in the building. Large furniture must be pre-approved. Send a photo to swapshop@darienct.gov for approval before bringing your item to the Swap Shop. There are many non-profit organizations that take furniture. The Swap Shop is run entirely by volunteers and a variety of talents are needed to ensure its successful operation. If you are interested in volunteering at the Swap Shop, please email swapshop@darienct.gov. The schedule is flexible and training will be provided. As little as a few hours a month would be helpful!

Apr 26, 2024

FC Buzz: Artists, Authors, Actors in Darien: Bus Tour of Their Historic Homes

FC Buzz Weekend April 26-28HamletHub 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.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/docent-led-tour-it-will-go-on-09d42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">It Will Go On Docent Led Tour</a>MoCa WestportFridays - Sundays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmIt Will Go On examines the written word, tracing the complex ways in which text and by extension literature are utilized by contemporary artists.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/lewis-carrolls-alices-adventures/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures</a>Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny ParkFriday Apr 26 to May 12, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmWe are all familiar with Alice’s adventures, but this version is arrestingly different. Not children’s theatre - meant for adult audiences.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/the-executioners-wife-a-new-musical/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The Executioner’s Wife</a>Milford Arts CouncilFriday Apr 26 to May 12, 7:30 pmAward-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents a new musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. Recommended for adult audiences (13 and over). Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sundays at 2pm.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/moca-some-noise-open-mic-night-poetry-month-special" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Moca Some Noise- Open Mic Night</a>MoCa WestportFriday Apr 26, 6:30 pm - 12:00 amGet ready for this poetry month special featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/ode-to-joy-comes-to-connecticut/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ode To Joy Comes To Connecticut</a>Trinity Episcopal ChurchFriday Apr 26, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmDon’t miss the 200th anniversary of the world premiere of perhaps THE most famous piece of orchestral music ever written: Beethoven’s towering Ninth Symphony – the first symphony ever to feature vocalists and a chorus.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/grease/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">“Grease”</a>The Wilton PlayshopFriday Apr 26 to May 11, 8:00 pmGet ready to shake, rattle and roll as The Wilton Playshop brings the electrifying and timeless musical, “Grease,” to life on stage!<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/whose-barn-is-it-anyway-at-theater-barn-april-26th/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Whose Barn Is It Anyway?</a>Ridgefield Theater BarnFriday Apr 26, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmCelebrate Spring with some laughter. Matt Austin will host an evening of unpredictable fun. Seating is cabaret-style, & the audience is invited to bring food and drinks.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/greylan-james/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Greylan James</a>The Palace TheatreFriday Apr 26, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmIt’s been a whirlwind year for Greylan, to be sure: he’s been tirelessly writing and recording his forthcoming debut project with BMLG Records, toured with Old Dominion this past summer, before heading out with Cole Swindell this fall..<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/shorebird-walk-with-connecticut-audubon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Shorebird Walk with Connecticut Audubon</a>Coastal Center at Milford PointSaturday Apr 27, 8:00 am - 10:00 amThe exhibition IMAGES Featured Photographer: Isabel Chenoweth pulls from the artist’s series of photographs, Connecticut’s Tidal Zones, where she explores the state’s wetlands and tidal areas, delicate ecosystems critical to the conservation of animals like shorebirds and the preservation of natural resources.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/stamford-history-center-tag-sale-fundraiser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Spring Tag Sale Fundraiser</a>Stamford History CenterSaturday Apr 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pmSpring into action because the Stamford History Center Tag Sale Fundraiser is your opportunity to find treasures and gifts large and small! Antiques, furniture, art, books, jewelry and more. We recommend arriving early for the best selection.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/puppetry-guild-day/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Puppetry Guild Day</a>Stepping Stones Museum for ChildrenSaturday Apr 27, 11:00 am - 3:30 pmA day packed with puppets featuring two special performances of Spinning Straw into Gold, an original fairy tale created by Roland Duprey which tells the tale of a young woman tasked with turning worthless straw into shimmering gold for the King. .<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/tequila-and-mezcal-tasting-party---fundraiser-for-the-weston-history-culture-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Tequila And Mezcal Tasting Party</a>Weston History & Culture CenterSaturday Apr 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmCelebrate Cinco de Mayo a week early at the Tequila and Mezcal Tasting to benefit the Weston History & Culture Center. Sample a variety of tequila and mezcal donated by Diageo.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/performing-arts-at-moca-natalia-kazaryan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Performing Arts At Moca With Natalia Kazaryan</a>MoCA WestportSaturday Apr 27, 7:00 pm - 12:00 amFrom Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, pianist Natalia Kazaryan has been hailed by The New York Sun for her “prodigious ability,” remarking that she “immediately established an atmosphere of strength and confidence.” She is “a marvel among marvels … fascinating, elegant” (Nice-Matin) and “incredible” (All Classical Portland).<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/american-rso-in-concert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">TRANSCENDENT – RSO in Concert</a>Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High SchoolSaturday Apr 27, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Program includes: Finlandia - Jean Sibelius. Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) - Richard Strauss. Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 - Dmitri Shostakovich<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/american-chamber-orchestra---april-27-2024-7-30pm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">American Chamber Orchestra</a>Norwalk Concert Hall at Norwalk City HallSaturday Apr 27, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe orchestra shares the stage with The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut under the baton of Maestro Christopher James Hisey. On the program are Beethoven's Choral Fantasy with pianist WillDuchon, Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine, Handel's Zadok the Priest and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-comedy-presents-tanael-joachim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Comedy Presents: Tanael Joachim</a>StageOne at FTCSaturday Apr 27, 7:45 pm - 9:30 pmTJ is a standup comedian who has made appearances on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV and on Good Day New York on FOX. He is based in New York City but was born and raised in Haiti. TJ has a very laid back, smooth, and conversational style and he jokes about race, society’s idiosyncrasies, and the inherent contrast between life in Haiti and America. Some people say his humor is smart and eye-opening; he would probably agree with these people.<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-pink-talking-fish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ftc Presents: Pink Talking Fish</a>The Warehouse at FTCSaturday Apr 27, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are Phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mindblowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/birdwatching-with-the-ct-audubon-society/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Birdwatching with the CT Audubon Society</a>Seaside ParkSunday Apr 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 amCome on a birdwatching walk through Seaside Park. We will be joined by Stefan Martin of the Audubon Society who will provide us with tips and information on the world of birdwatching!<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/artists-authors-and-actors-in-darien-a-bus-tour-of-their-historic-homes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Artists, Authors, and Actors in Darien</a>A Bus Tour of Their Historic HomesSunday Apr 28, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmActor Frank Latimore, award-winning artist Dorothea Warren O'Hara, and acclaimed author Erskine Caldwell are among many talented and renowned artists, authors, and actors that once called Darien home.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/contemporary-art-and-the-brant-foundation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of Education at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center</a>The Ridgefield LibrarySunday Apr 28, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmCome hear Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of Education at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center, discuss the topic of contemporary art at The Brant Foundation.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/jennifer-butler-spring-fashion-show-at-fairfield-public-library/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Jennifer Butler’s Spring Fashion Show</a>Fairfield Public LibrarySunday Apr 28, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmFriends of the Fairfield Library present Fairfield fashion designer Jennifer Butler’s Spring/Summer collection for women and men in the Bruce Kershner Gallery at Main Library.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/architreks-travels-of-architecture-addicts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Architreks: Travels of Architecture Addicts</a>New Canaan Museum & Historical SocietySunday Apr 28, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmWhen Peter Swanson and Bob Gregson met in 1976, it quickly became evident that they shared a passion for modern architecture.<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/sesame-street-live-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Sesame Street Live</a>The Palace TheatreSunday Apr 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmElmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello!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" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.

Apr 24, 2024

RIFF No. 9 spotlights Darien filmmaker Eden Wright, co-star of "City on a Hill"

This year’s edition of RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL shines the spotlight on several filmmakers from the surrounding area, starting with Easton, CT filmmaker, Karen Thorsen, whose taut and compelling, award-winning documentary, JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET opens the festival on May 16th at The Prospector Theater. Using rarely-seen archival footage, the film melds intimate interviews with the author and civil rights luminary, along with interviews with Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, and Frances Foster, public speeches and vérité glimpses of Baldwin. There will be a reception at 7pm, catered by GALLO Ristorante in the Star Bar of the Prospector Theater, followed by the 8pm screening and a Q&A with the filmmaker, moderated by RIFF Board Member, Lisa Cambridge-Mitchell.Darien, CT filmmaker Eden Wright is 5th generation in the film business and currently co-stars in "City on a Hill" (Showtime) produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. She made her acting debut as a toddler on "Sex and the City" (HBO), co-starred on the series "Are We There Yet?" (TBS), and was featured in a Bill Gates sketch on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" (NBC). She brings her short film CUTTER to RIFF’s PSYCH NIGHT! On Friday, May 17th at 9pm. When her newest client sends them both out to sea, a desperate maritime hairdresser learns an important lesson about internet strangers; the hard way.Norwalk resident Ethan Isaac’s film THE SUGAR MAKER profiles Ridgefield resident, farmer and maple syrup producer, Pete Campbell. Filmed on location at Campbell's Horseshoe Farm in Ridgefield, Campbell gives the viewer a unique insight into the art of maple sugar making, and his deep connection with his land. Isaac is principal owner of Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT and is a multi-talented creative, music producer, songwriter, and vocalist. THE SUGAR MAKER screens as part of HEROIC DOCS 2Saturday, May 18th at 5pm in Theater 2.Fairfield CT resident and prolific short form filmmaker, Brian Russell, returns to RIFF with his short film, NOT THE SAME CLARENCE, starring James Naughton. The film portrays a man who must come to terms with his fathers Alzheimer's disease. Brian and his son, Samuel B. Smith worked together on the film to bring it to life.Saturday, May 18th 12pm, Theater 2.HOW TO PAINT A PEACE SIGN by filmmaker Rick Gomez takes an intimate look at grief and healing as Redding, CT artist Dave Daignault teaches viewers a technique to paint prominent peace symbols and, in the process, gives his audience the tools necessary to cope. Rick Gomez has been acting in film and television for the last 30 years. Some of his television credits include HBO's Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning mini-series "Band of Brothers,” and the Peabody Award-winning drama "Justified." Rick currently plays Patrick Kennedy on Apple TV's, "Silo," starring Rebecca Ferguson. He wrote and directed "An Uncandid Portrait," which world premiered at the Tribeca film festival in 2021. Rick says of the film, “I have been friends with Dave Daignault for over 30 years. When his wife's life ended by suicide in 2020, and he decided to move from the barn where they raised their children and painted enormous peace signs for the entire neighborhood to experience, I knew I had to document that departure. What we created was an ode to the power of art and hope and a simple philosophical strategy to cope with grief.”HEROIC DOCS 2, Saturday, May 18th at 5pm Theater 2. Norwalk filmmaker, Alix Speyer Bacher gives us a look inside the world of roller derby with her very entertaining film, DON’T BE DAINTY… IT’S DERBY! Played by women young and old, the emerging sport of roller derby has confident, powerful, female-identifying athletes with bodies of every size and shape, at its core. The skaters explain how liberating it is to experience the aggressive power that has long been traditionally reserved for male athletes. Alix is an award-winning independent filmmaker. Her lengthy career in production includes credits in a range of media: broadcast, news, advertising and marketing. In her first documentary, she and Sundance Award-winning cinematographer, Laela Kilbourn unpack an under-the-radar amateur sport that’s poised to emerge as a blueprint for the future of women’s sports.HEROIC DOCS 2, Saturday, May 18th at 5pm Theater 2.All films will screen at The Prospector Theater - 25 Prospect Street, Ridgefield from May 16-18.“I am thrilled to bring so many local filmmakers to screen their films at the beautiful Prospector Theater,” states festival founder/director, Joanne Hudson. “Our goal is to create an ecosystem for independent filmmakers in Connecticut.”Many of these filmmakers will also take part in the MAKE YOUR MOVIE panel on May 17th 2pm at the Lounsbury House. This panel moderated by filmmaker, Daniel Schechter (LIFE OF CRIME, AFTER CLASS, SUPPORTING CHARACTERS) will help to assuage your fears about taking the leap into filmmaking.Please visit RIFF’s website <a href="https://www.riffct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.riffct.org</a> for more information and tickets.

Apr 24, 2024

Darien High School Ranked #2 Best High School in Connecticut

U.S. News once again reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools; 198 Connecticut schools made the 2024 rankings.According to U.S. News, schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.The top ten high schools are listed below. Ridgefield High School was ranked #11. Wilton High School ranked below Ridgefield at #15.#1 - Connecticut IB Academy#2 - Darien High School#3 - Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern#4 - Weston High School#5 - Greenwich High School#6 - Hall High School (West Hartford)#7 - Simsbury High School#8 - Farmington High School #9 - Staples High School (Westport)#10 - Conard High School (West Hartford)Read the article in its entirety<a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(26, 29, 38);"> https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut</a>

Apr 23, 2024

Why Small Businesses Matter in Darien: Mama Carmela's Deli

<h2>Why Small Businesses Matter</h2>Shop small, do big things for your communityWhy Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!Tony Gencarelli co-owner of <a href="https://mamacarmelasdeli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Mama Carmela’s Deli</a>Why did you start your business?We purchased the business after the previous owner who was loved by the community had passed away. We admired what he had created and have built off his success by working closely with the community and showing our appreciation by renovating the space for our customers to enjoy. (Read the Mama Carmela’s Deli story <a href="https://mamacarmelasdeli.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://mamacarmelasdeli.com/about/</a>)What is your best-selling product/service?Our best-selling products are breakfast and lunch sandwiches and various salads that we make in-house. Chicken sandwiches and egg sandwiches are customer favorites.How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?We support local businesses where we can however our real support is for the local school system and first responders.Have you reimagined your small business?We have done major renovations to upgrade the interior retail space and have also reached out to serve more customers online and through catering.Visit Mama Carmela’s Deli online <a href="https://mamacarmelasdeli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://mamacarmelasdeli.com/</a> and visit them at 1981 Boston Post Road.Be social! Follow Mama Carmela’s Deli on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MamaCarmelasDeli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facebook </a>and Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamacarmelasdeli/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">mamacarmelasdeli</a>HamletHub thanks<a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> </a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Fairfield County Bank </a>for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

Apr 23, 2024

The Maritime Invites New Volunteers to Join Team of Environmental Stewards

The Maritime Aquarium is seeking new volunteers to join its team as gallery ambassadors. Tuesday, April 23, through Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aquarium staff will be located near the main entrance of the facility to discuss the opportunity and to help potential volunteers fill out applications People who apply in-person will receive a free ticket to a 4D movie.   “We’re excited to welcome new members into our volunteer family here at the Aquarium during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers in our program provide a great service to the community by enriching the lives of others,” said Director of Guest Services Cristy Moriarty.  Gallery ambassadors play a critical role in helping the Aquarium to fulfill its mission. They interact with guests of all ages, teaching them about conservation and facilitating interactions with animals. Benefits include duo membership, free parking, and discounts at cafes and the gift shop.   Gallery ambassador applications are available on a rolling basis. To learn more about the Aquarium’s range of volunteer positions and benefits, visit <a href="http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.maritimeaquarium.org/volunteer</a>.