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Festival Raises $250,000 for Giant Steps
(6/6/2008)
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Sundays in Springtime: A Return to the Family Table
This spring, Sunday is the time to stop and smell the pot roast. Local chef, Marc Lippman, shares his menu for a perfect family dinner. (6/1/2008)
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Fairfield's Earth Day Celebration: Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and Rethinking the Way We Treat Our Planet
This celebration includes not only informative exhibits on how we can preserve the Earth, but fun and interesting student displays, food, and entertainment as well. (6/1/2008)
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Courting Tennis in Fairfield
A leisurely game of tennis might be just a pastime for some. But increasingly, in Fairfield and environs, tennis is bringing out the competitive instincts of locals while also forging social bonds. People are serious about both. Here's a gentle lob on the tennis scene. (6/1/2008)
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Celebrating Mother and Dear Old Dad
Turns out it was not the greeting card companies that started Mother's and Father's Day. For just about one century, Americans have been celebrating their parents in May and June. Read on for a little history lesson and some gift ideas for Mom and Dad. (6/1/2008)
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Happy Trails to You
A walk in the woods is not a walk in the park. A little preparation and education can go a long way towards making a day hike an enjoyable experience. Here's our guide to the ins and outs of hiking in Fairfield's great open spaces. (6/1/2008)
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Wilton Dance Studio: Where Dancing Is More Than Just Learning Steps
Brenda Froelich's passion for dance led her to open the Wilton Dance Studio. For almost twenty years, she and her staff of professional dancers have taught students, both recreational and serious dancers, that there is more to dance than just learning steps. (5/16/2008)
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A Garden Full of Mysteries
Moving into a house with a beautifully designed landscaping can be wonderful, but inheriting a garden comes with its own set of responsibilities, as two Wilton couples discover. Still, neither set would trade their gardens for anything. (5/16/2008)
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Protecting Their Inheritance: Wilton Kids Who Are Doing Their Part to Stop Global Warming
Concern about global warming and what we can do to stop it are coming up more frequently in conversations around town. A handful of Wilton kids aren't just talking, they're rolling up their sleeves and taking action to help protect the earth, and their future. (5/16/2008)
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Second Acts
Most adults reach a point in their lives when they take stock. When they do, inevitably some realize the career path they started on isn't the one they want to end on. Changing careers can be stressful, uncertain, and time-consuming, but the experiences of these Wilton residents who took the plunge prove that making the transition to a new profession can be well worth the work. (5/16/2008)
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Twelve Months
For many couples, the inability to conceive, once they decide to begin a family, comes as a complete surprise. Certainly it was for Wilton resident Christine Baer, who failing to become pregnant, found herself on a lengthy, sometimes arduous and uncomfortable road through the infertility clinic process. Her moving account offers a glimpse into that world. (5/16/2008)
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Kevin Meehan: A Man of Many Hats
Wilton parents have probably heard their kids talk about Kevin Meehan, Cider Mill's science instructional leader, but what they may not realize is how many hats he wears. An expert multi-tasker, energetic and enthusiastic, Meehan's a man who's making a difference in Wilton. (5/16/2008)
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Adam Bernard Named Urban Culture Editor at Beyond Race Magazine
(5/1/2008)
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Giving Kids a Better Chance
Each year, the Wilton chapter of the National A Better Chance (ABC) program gives minority high school students an opportunity for a better education and a brighter future. (3/20/2008)
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The Wilton Running Club: A Passion for Running Gives Rise to the Fastest Sport in Town
What started as a grass-roots volunteer effort by several Wilton parents to expose kids to the joys of running has mushroomed into a club with over 100 fourth through eighth graders. In just three short years, the Wilton Running Club has fostered a passion for the sport and strong bonds among its members, many whom have racked up impressive results in regional and national competitions. (3/20/2008)
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The Wilton Singers: Celebrating 25 Years, Singing a New Song
Under the leadership of their new director, Ron Drotos, the popular Witon Singers are expanding their musical horizons, while pulling out all the stops for a gala celebration of their 25th anniversary in May. (3/20/2008)
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Minding your peas and cukes
It's that time of year again: time to take your green thumb out of hibernation. Whether it's flowers or veggies, use these helpful hings so your garden will produce a bumper crop. (3/1/2008)
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When Bald Is Beautiful: Fighting Pediatric Cancer One Shaved Head at a Time
It's always amazing when hundreds of locals get together to aid a charitable cause. But when those same people shave their heads to show their support for children with cancer, it's a lesson in courage and generosity. Meet the people involved in the St. Baldrick's Foundation. (3/1/2008)
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Paging Mary Poppins: The Best Childcare for Fairfield Parents Is the Kind that Fits Their Family
Childcare options for little ones range from drop-off daycare centers to live-in nannies. What's right for each family depends on the children, the parents, family finances, and what fits into their often jam-packed schedules. Writer and new mom Brita Belli looks into the world of childcare and explores some of the many options. (3/1/2008)
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The Thrill of the Indoor Grill
Stay warm with indoor grill recipes the whole family will enjoy. (3/1/2008)
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Here she is…Miss Connecticut
Even without the crown that sits perfectly placed in it’s metallic box, with the sash that is folded just right, Jacqueline Honulik is not your typical Fairfield girl. In fact, she’s a very rare breed. Honulik doesn’t have a Facebook account, is more worried about missing school than competing, and maybe, most rare of all, has never been to the Seagrape. (3/1/2008)
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