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Westport PAL Fireworks Rescheduled to Monday July 7th

(Westport CT.) The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation after reviewing the projected weather forecast for Thursday July 3rd reschedule the Fireworks Celebration to Monday July 7th Due to the projected weather forecast, we felt that it was necessary that we reschedule the fireworks display. We hope that this notification will allow people to reschedule their plans to enjoy the celebration on Monday July 7th at Compo Beach.   La Policía de Westport (PAL) y Westport Parks, después de revisar la previsión meteorológica para Jueves, 03 de julio decidieron reprogramar los fuegos artificiales de la celebración para el lunes 07 de julio Debido a la previsión del tiempo, sentimos que era necesario volver a programar…

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Connecticut’s Only Zoo Invites Public to “Spring Forward” for Amphibians with FrogWatch USA™

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. and SILVER SPRING, Md. - March 10, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites Connecticut residents to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time, and "Spring Forward" for amphibians through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) FrogWatch USA™citizen science program. The zoo, in collaboration with Yale University's Peabody Museum, will teach families, students, and others how to be citizen scientists through both classroom and experiential learning. Working with experts, volunteers will learn about local frog species, travel into wetlands throughout the region, and observe and record the frog and toad calls they hear. While at the zoo, volunteers also will have a chance to get up close and personal with amphibian education animals.   "FrogWatch is a terrific way…

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Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents “PULSE”

Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents "PULSE”: mixed media with sculpture by nationally known artist, Carol Brookes. “This holiday exhibition encourages the reflection one might contemplate as another New Year ushers in.”, says Founder Troy Amuso.  Opening reception will take place December 7th from 6 to 8 pm and remain on display through end of January.  "PULSE" examines the hemisphere as a structure, the ordinary forms seen every day in their many incarnations, such as an egg, a pod, an eye, the earth, planets and domes. The various concepts that these forms evoke are explored in the series, including thoughts and insights into life, formation and the mystical and mysterious. Nails, washers, rope, tubing, wire, rubber mats, dowels, leather buckles, industrial honeycomb insulation…

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