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STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN JUNE

May 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Summer StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Department offers summer storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. Beginning Monday, June 16, Music Time meets weekly for ages 0-2. Tuesdays are Preschool Storytimes for ages 3-5. Storytimes run through July. On Thursdays, June 26, July 24, and August 14, Baby Lapsit meets for ages 0-18 months. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! Storytimes meet in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org. Children’s Craft TableThe Stratford Library Children’s Department offers weekly summer crafts with teen volunteers in the Library starting Monday, June…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY HOLDS ANNUAL BOOK SALE June 5–8

May 17, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Board Fund-Raiser Begins June 5 with “Preview” The Stratford Library will return with its annual book sale Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, 2025. The sale, which is a major fund-raiser for the library, is being organized this year by the Board of Trustees under Chair Shelley Hall of Stratford. Browsers at this year’s sale will find thousands of books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, autographed books and much more in over 50 categories at bargain prices covering every conceivable subject from religion, business, music and art to philosophy, science fiction, biography, non-fiction and best-sellers. The sale will commence with a “Preview” on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30–8:30 pm. The evening is open to everyone with no entry fee, and books…

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UrSwim Celebrates Grand Opening at Stratford LA Fitness During Water Safety Awareness Month

May 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/Sx2LIGhupjA Stratford, CT – UrSwim, a total aquatic management company, proudly held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of its second location at 411 Barnum Avenue Cut-off, inside LA Fitness in Stratford. The event was attended by Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, who helped mark the occasion during Water Safety Awareness Month. “We’re thrilled to be opening our second location right here in Stratford,” said Hunter, a representative from UrSwim. “It’s especially meaningful to launch during Water Safety Awareness Month, as drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 — but formal swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%.” UrSwim offers a wide range of aquatic services, including…

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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library Comical Therapist to Speak at SAT Finale on May 18

May 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will conclude “Sunday Afternoon Talks,” its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm. Guest speaker for the final SAT program of the season will be therapist and author Sherry Minniti D’Elia. The talk is free and open to the public. Sherry Minniti D’Elia has been a holistic psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years. Her new book is Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Aging That You Wish Someone Told You Plus… What You Might Be Able To Do About It!. Her greatest passion is assisting people on their journeys of healing and self-discovery with suggestions about how to age gracefully. She believes that…

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Water Rescue

May 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford first responders were called to the Birdseye Boat Ramp when a car drove off the ramp into the Long Island Sound. The elderly man was deceased when the car was towed in. Police stated that he was the only person in the car and that the incident was self-initiated. 2025-05-07@1:30pm--#Stratford CT

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Stratford Smoke Shop Owner Arrested in Cannabis Sales Sting, Over 100 Pounds of Illegal THC Seized

May 3, 2025 Alex

On April 29, 2025, Stratford Police Department Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Detectives, State of CT Department of Consumer Protection officials, State of CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services officials and State of CT Department of Revenue Officers, assembled to conduct compliance checks for the illegal sale of THC/Cannabis.Prior to conducting this compliance check, NVI Unit Detectives received intelligence from a Stratford Police Department School Resource Officer that multiple Stratford Middle School juvenile students were found to be in possession of vape pens.It was learned that Stratford Middle School students were buying these vape pens from “Smoke Shops” located within the Town of Stratford.The process to purchase a vape pen from a student was described to the SRO as…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN MAY 2025

Apr 30, 2025 Alex

5/1: 3:00–4:30 PM — Homeschoolers Meet-UpThis is a meet-up for tween and teen homeschoolers to connect. Enjoy an hour in the Teen Department to talk, play games or read some books. Grades 6–12. Registration is required. 5/5: 3:00–4:30 PM — Cinco de Mayo Drop-in CraftStop by the Teen Department to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We'll make a craft, play music, and eat some snacks while learning about this Mexican celebration. Grades 6–12. No registration required. 5/8: 3:30–4:30 PM — Volunteer Open HouseThe 2025 Summer Volunteer Open House is coming soon! Mark your calendar if you’re interested in volunteering in the Children’s, Teen, and/or uCreate Department this summer. The meeting will cover applications, registrations, responsibilities, and schedules.Teen & uCreate applications: accepted…

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Stratford Police Arrest Man for Violating Protective Order, Illegal Gun Possession

Apr 30, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT – On April 23, Stratford Police arrested 29-year-old Mark Febres after a domestic violence investigation led them to the Top Quality Vibes Bar in Orange. Febres, who is a convicted felon and the subject of a full no-contact protective order, was found with a Glock 43X firearm and taken into custody without incident. Febres was charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order, Harassment 1st Degree, and Stalking 2nd Degree. He is being held on a $200,000 bond with a court date set for April 25. The Orange Police Department took custody of the firearm and secured an additional arrest warrant, with further charges including Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit. Febres…

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