FARMER’S MARKET SET TO OPEN FOR SEASON AT PARADISE GREEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, RAIN OR SHINE

The Paradise Green Farmer’s Market is set to open for the season on Monday, June 17th on Paradise Green,121 Huntington Road in Stratford. The market will run every Monday until the end of October from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Parking is available at the Stratford Baptist Church and all along Main Street in the retail center. As in previous years, Connecticut-grown produce, local meats, fish, cheeses, baked goods, and crafts will be featured. In addition to purchasing locally grown and made products, the market continues to be a great place to hang out with friends and neighbors and socialize. Creative art activities for kids are available every week! While live music is not provided weekly, recorded music…

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Norwalk News: Arrests Made in Vape Shop Raids for Illegal Sales and Possession

On June 7, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, members of the Special Services Division executed search and seizure warrants at two Smoke Shops on Washington Street in Norwalk, CT, following numerous complaints about vape and tobacco sales to minors and illegal marijuana sales. At Sono One Stop, located at 83 Washington Street, Evary L. Zorrilla Jr. was charged with the illegal sale or manufacture of cannabis, possession of cannabis, and two outstanding warrants for illegal tobacco sales to minors. Contraband seized included various THC products, marijuana pre-rolls, edibles, and a small amount of cash. At Exotic Smoke Shop, located at 68A Washington Street, Barsha Sapkota was charged with possession of cannabis, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and the sale…

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Stratford Library Celebrates “On Juneteenth”

Dr. Immacula Cann Is Guest Speaker on June 19The Stratford Library Reference Department will present “On Juneteenth” on Monday, June 19 from 7-8 pm. The program is held in conjunction with the nationwide observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.Guest speaker for “On Juneteenth” is Dr. Immacula Cann, Grand Marshall for the annual Juneteenth parade held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. According to Dr. Cann, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and to be the spokesperson for Juneteenth.  Juneteenth is so much more than a parade. It's an American holiday - not just for Black people - and it's an opportunity to raise awareness and to…

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Fairfield Arts Commission to Host Artist Networking Event

Fairfield, CT - The Town of Fairfield’s Arts Commission invites all artists,creatives and enthusiasts to join them at the first “Fairfield Arts Mixer”,which will be held on Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. atthe Black Rock Theater, located at 1935 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Literefreshments and a cash bar will be available.The “Arts Mixer” networking event is an outgrowth from the CommunityConversation on the Arts workshop that the Fairfield Arts Commission heldearlier this year. “We heard from workshop attendees that they werelooking for opportunities to meet and engage with other artists,” remarkedFairfield Arts Commission Vice-Chair Connor Deane, who is hosting theinaugural event at the Black Rock Theater. “The Commission felt thatholding regular networking events at different…

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Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hartford Health Care Announce Partnership to Transform Cancer Care in Connecticut

https://youtu.be/0N-dOgHR4LY Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and Hartford Health Care are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at transforming cancer care delivery for patients in Connecticut. The collaboration, announced during a special event attended by healthcare leaders and dignitaries, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance access to high-quality cancer care across the state. The partnership between MSK, a world-renowned cancer center, and Hartford Health Care, a leading healthcare system in Connecticut, represents a commitment to advancing cancer care through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise. By leveraging MSK's expertise in cancer research and treatment protocols and Hartford Health Care's extensive network of facilities and healthcare professionals, the partnership aims to elevate the standard of cancer care and…

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