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Robot Fighting In Norwalk

Last month NHRL invited DoingItLocal to its summer competition which will lead to their Final Botdown on September 30th and World Chapionship on November 11. Their facilities are located at 165 Water Street in Norwalk.

My biggest takeaway from the event was just how entertaining and affordable it is to bring the family. Just $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Even their VIP tickets at $50 are a bargain especially when you consider its all-day entertainment. Our guide Matt was enthusiastic about the sport and was very patient during some technical difficulties I was encountering! National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) robots are in the 3 to 30-pound weight category whereas Battlebots robots can weigh as much as 250 pounds! The bots go head-to-head in an enclosed cage with the goal of knocking each other out of commission. NHRL provides a safe, fun environment for the builders as well as the spectators. They foster an environment to encourages engineering and robotic skill sets for future careers for middle school and high school students. According to their website, “We’re working to remove barriers to entry so we can create more opportunities that ensure anyone interested in STEM, robotics, and engineering has a chance to participate. We are committing $2,000,000 to charitable giving this year across the two distinct initiatives”.

As I said, this is an all-day event but food trucks are available as well as drinks are available for purchase. I can’t recommend this family-friendly event enough! Visit their website at www.nhrl.io to find out more and to purchase tickets.

Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

Thursday I got a sneak peek of the new The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar. It will open to the public on Saturday. It is located at 1625 Stratford Avenue in Stratford.

The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar is a fork in the Road Less Traveled, offering three distinct types of cuisine from best-in-class purveyors: Skull City Taquitos, Roost House Chicken and Industry Schnitzel Bar. Each is taking a local and sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing and a curated drinks menu featuring Two Roads beers, ready to drink cocktails and distilled spirits, custom paired to distinct menu items.

Congressman Himes Visits Natural Annie

Today Congressman Himes visited Natural Annie, a soy-based candle company located at 1313 Connecticut Avenue where he made his own candle during his visit. The Woman Business Development Corporation was also on hand and provided Annie with funding and technical assistance. Annie plans to expand the business and invest in additional equipment to better serve her clients. Natural Annie has become popular on Tik Tok and is famous in our area for her Sip and Pour events on the weekends.

Teen Candle Making Fun!

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Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market).

Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you are headed to Short Beach or just eating at home give them a call at 203-870-8877. You’ll be glad you did!

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Stratford News: Air & Space Museum Opens

2021-05-22–#Stratford CT—After many years of planning and restoring the Connecticut Air and Space Center held its ribbon cutting with Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. The museum will be open weekends 8am to 4pm and is located at 225B Main Street in Stratford (next door to the Windsock Restaurant).

The museum features aircraft from the Corsair airplane from World War II which was made just down the street from the museum to helicopters from the Viet Nam War era. Models and memorabilia donated by veterans are also on display.

New Leadership For The Discovery Museum

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (May 18, 2020) – Today, the Discovery Museum announced the hiring of Terry O’Connor as Interim Executive Director. “Terry brings to The Museum his leadership skills and expertise in the educational and non-profit worlds in Fairfield County”, said Tom Vos, Chairman of the Board of The Discovery Museum. “Terry has agreed to come out of retirement to add his experience to The Museum as it faces unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus”, said Vos.

Terry is well known throughout Fairfield County for his work with children in non-profit and educational organizations. Before his retirement in December 2018, Terry served for 26 years as Executive Director of The Cardinal Shehan Center, and before that he was head coach of the Fairfield University basketball program. He began his career as a teacher and has an MS in physical education from Syracuse University.

Bill Finch, who will be completing his commitment to The Museum at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th, will remain with The Museum for a transition period. “When Bill announced to the board in March his intention to leave, the Executive Committee and I began to plan for a smooth transition”, said Vos. “The turmoil caused by the coronavirus disruption forced us to look for an interim executive director to make sure we would not be left with a gap in our leadership. We will begin the search shortly for a permanent executive director, but the most pressing issue right now is to plan for re-opening of The Museum and for ways to adapt our educational and hands-on STEM exhibit experience to the new realities we face.”

“I cannot say enough good things about my time with The Museum,” said Bill Finch. “We’ve made some great strides and I look forward to remaining one of The Museum’s strongest advocates. That said, when I signed on as Executive Director, the plan was always to spend two to three years to raise The Museum’s visibility and increase local financial support. I’m proud that has been accomplished, and I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition.”

Asked what his next step will be, Finch stated that it will be announced at a later date.

Bridgeport News: Crash!

2020-05-04@4:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were required to extricate people from a crash with injuries at South near Little Street.

Access The Digital Library

#Bridgeport CT– While the Bridgeport Public Library remains closed during the COVID-19 emergency, the library’s digital services are still available for residents looking for information, study help, ebooks, audiobooks, children’s ebooks, music and movie streaming and much more.

Library staff is working behind the scenes to help you renew a card, apply online for a new library card, and answer any other questions you may have.

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