from a press release:

Old-fashioned Flea Market Returns to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

Norwalk, Conn., August 3, 2010 – The Great Lawns of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT will be brimming with one-of-a-kind merchandise and must-have collectibles Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. when flea market vendors will gather for the museum’s third annual Old-fashioned Flea Market.

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from a press release:

Fall ArtSpot at Center For Contemporary Printmaking

NORWALK, CT – On  September 16^th, the Norwalk Arts Commission kicks off the fall art events with Center for Contemporary Printmaking hosting the fall ArtSpot.

The Center of Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) opens the fall exhibition, “Grace Shanley & Ron Pokrasso : Recurrence of Memory”, with a gallery reception September 16, from 4-7 PM, 299 West Ave., in Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT., 203-899-7999, www.contemprints.org. In conjunction with the opening reception, the Norwalk Arts Commission ArtSpot will be launched at 5:30 PM, while the gallery reception is in progress. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

“The City of Norwalk encourages the spirit of the arts community in Mathews Park,” said Mayor Richard Moccia.  “I’m pleased to support the Arts Commission’s efforts to bring our cultural organizations together by moving these events to our many diverse venues such as The Center of Contemporary Printmaking.”

The ArtSpot is the Norwalk Arts Commission’s periodic networking event where artists, musicians, performers, designers, and producers meet and mingle with businesses, supporters and patrons. It’s always an exciting mix of people and attractions.

“Our ArtSpots are always an exciting venue to not only be around creativity but encourage our community to be creative,” said Chairwoman of the Arts Commission Jackie Lightfield.

This month also features Norwalk Arts: Inside/Out, a city-wide event that highlights the many arts and cultural organizations that operate and thrive in Norwalk. Norwalk Arts: Inside/Out takes place on Saturday September 25^th, from noon to evening.

Today at 4:30 Mystic Bowie will be performing at People’s Choice for their customer appreciation day. Come on down and enjoy Jamaican food and music.

People’s Choice is located at 77 Wall Street, Norwalk. Park at the Isaac Street Parking Lot.

The West Norwalk Association Annual Meeting is on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Dolce Norwalk Center located at 32 Weed Ave. in West Norwalk. We are inviting our district state House and Senate candidates as well as our U.S. congressional candidates to meet the association members.

Chief Denis McCarthy of the Norwalk Fire Department will also provide an update of the purchase of new hoses for our community and how it can lead to a re-rating of our fire insurance. Also at the meeting, Mayor Richard Moccia will be answering questions sent in by members and pre- selected by the board in a section we call “Ask The Mayor.”

If you have an issue or question you would like the mayor to respond to please send the question to President@westnorwalk.org.

Go Dog Go, is a scavenger hunt in Norwalk to benefit the SPCA of Connecticut. Tickets are $20, the fun and festivities begin at Ambroisia’s on RIver Street in Norwalk at 10 am. The even will end at Ambroisia’s around 3 pm

UPDATE: This even is August 29, 2010 10:00 am

Come join us September 18th-19th in Norwalk!

Come join us September 18th-19th in Norwalk!
Celebrate and learn to ‘Live Green’ at our two day fun filled festival for all ages!

Enjoy great food, eco-shopping, music, environmental speakers and exhibits!

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Norwalk Green Drinks
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Back To Where It All Began…
Papaya Thai
24 Marshall Street
SoNo, CT
(203) 536-4695
http://www.tikimoon.com

More About Norwalk Green Drinks:
Back in 2004, the first Green Drinks held in Connecticut happened at Papaya Thai’s tiki bar in South Norwalk. Green Drinks have since spread all over the state to include many other cities and towns.

Norwalk Green Drinks is a friendly, casual, social networking gathering, of green-minded people interested in sharing ideas about sustainability. No charge to attend and all are welcome. Please join us, as we make our return to Papaya Thai this Wednesday, August 4th.

Sunday, September 19, 2010
Bayley Beach
Roton Road, Rowayton, CT

Now in its second year, Cycle, Step & Stroll is a family–focused fitness event designed to promote healthy choices in mind, body and spirit. There is no better way for young children to learn about bike safety and the rules of the road, the value of exercise, the pleasure of friendly competition and the joy of spending a whole day with friends and family in the beautiful outdoors.

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Saturday, August 7
7:00 – 11:00 pm

The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world is now at Stepping Stones. For those of you not yet converted, Sing-A-Long Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along.

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John Pluas was the young man struck by a car a few weeks ago and unfortunately died from the injuries. He worked at the Tuscan Oven, and they’re hosting a benefit.

from a press release:

“A CELEBRATION OF LIFE”

JOHN STEVEN PLUAS BENEFIT

8.21.92 – 7.3.10

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