<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FC BUZZ Weekend MAY 3 - MAY 5</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/all-things-equal---the-life-trials-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg-4180e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">All Things Equal – The Life &amp; Trials Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Westport Country Playhouse</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday, May 3, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Directed by Laley Lipard</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this one-woman play starring Michelle Azar, Court Justice “RBG” welcomes a friend of the family to her cozy chambers to convey, over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, a sense of her life and its many trials.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/duets-chucho-valdes-dianne-reeves-joe-lovano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Duets: Chucho Valdés, Dianne Reeves, Joe Lovano</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday, May 3, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Since 2021, these three legends, with a combined 12 Grammy Awards between them, have been creating rare and magical evenings filled with their original takes on jazz standards. The evening features one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, the 82-year-old pianist Chucho Valdés, sharing the stage with preeminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and celebrated saxophonist Joe Lovano.</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/discourse-art-across-generations-and-continents/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Discourse: Art Across Generations and Continents</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">browngrotta arts Gallery</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4 to May 12, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In "Discourse: Art Across Generations and Continents," the gallery will assemble an eclectic group of works that celebrate this diversity. Included will be works from fiber art’s origins 60 years ago, current mixed media works and sculpture, and pieces created in the decades between — spurring a dialogue across generations and across continents.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/frog-frolic-family-festival-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Frog Frolic Family Festival</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redding Community Center</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A special day for the whole community, where folks of all ages can come together to enjoy live music, food trucks, play games, craft, and spend time with friends! For 2+ decades, The Frolic has kicked off Spring while generating necessary funds for our one-of-a-kind library – don’t miss it!</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-upscale-garage-sale-at-the-artisan-marketplace-spring-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Upscale Garage Sale at the Artisan Marketplace: Spring Edition</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MoCA Westport</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This exclusive collaboration between MoCA Westport and Designport promises an unparalleled fusion of creativity, community, and curated craftsmanship.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/jane-s-walk-bridgeport-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jane's Walk Bridgeport 2024</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bridgeport Downtown Special Services</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the unique story of how we see, interact with, and feel about Downtown Bridgeport on foot, on film, and collaborative discussion.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/traveling-shoes-at-by-francis-pressley-reception-may-4th/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>“Traveling Shoes”: Art by Francis Pressley</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">City Lights Gallery</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet the artist and poet Francis Pressley at City Lights Gallery! View a series of large-scale portraits of prominent artists and important world leaders, interpreted through the heart, mind, and hand of Francis Pressley. Also on view are Bridgeport-based portraits and scenes, along with paintings of his beloved dogs.</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/derby-day-celebration-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Derby Day Celebration</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pequot Library</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Fundraiser for Pequot Library, experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Pequot Library! Take a stroll around the Great Lawn to view the festive hats, attire, and decorated tailgates. Bid on Silent Auction items and get your Derby Dollars so that you can enter to win raffle items, take home a bottle of bourbon from the Bourbon Wall, choose your winning horse and take home the top prize in the 50/50 raffle, and new this year: be the first in New England to experience the mobile driving range Dryvebox. Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin, and the Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Tailgates will take home trophies as well. Visit our website for more details!</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/jesse-terry-sam-robbins-at-voices-cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jesse Terry &amp; Sam Robbins</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Voices Cafe</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, May 4, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jesse Terry, a full-time touring artist for well over a decade and Wilton CT native, promises a touching performance that will resonate deeply in the hearts of audiences.</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/pin-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pin Ups</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">art/place gallery</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 12:00 am - 12:00 am</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The public is invited to attend the reception at Art/Place Gallery of this All-Member show of unframed work.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/finely-tuned-paintings-by-marlene-siff-reception-and-artist-talk-with-miggs-burroughs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Finely Tuned: Paintings by Marlene Siff, with a Reception and Artist Talk with Miggs Burroughs</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Westport Library</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timed to coincide with VersoFest 2024, each of the five large dimensional works in "Finely Tuned, Paintings by Marlene Siff" — Fanfare, Crescendo, Legato, Elegy, and Fugue — is named for, and linked to, a specific expression found in music. Visitors to the gallery can scan a QR code next to each piece and listen to the musical selections that the artist used as inspiration.</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/ridgefield-guild-of-artists-14th-juried-member-show-walk-and-talk-sunday-may-5-from-2-to-4pm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>14th Juried Member Show Walk and Talk</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ridgefield Guild of Artists’</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come hear four of our artists speak about their inspirations, origins, and where they hope to go. Our speakers are: Claudio DaNapoli, Eddie Hall, Nancy Lazar, Clarice Shirvell.</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/fairfield-county-childrens-choir-presents-why-we-sing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fairfield County Children’s Choir with Why We Sing</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Klein</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FCCC's 29th annual spring concert features 300 choristers performing a wide variety of selections which celebrate the joy of singing, such as "How Can I Keep from Singing?", "Lift Every Voice and Sing", "I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says 'Sing'", "When Children Sing", "Where the Music Comes From", and "Music Down in My Soul".</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/sunday-soundscapes-baroque-virtuosity-trio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sunday Soundscapes: Baroque Virtuosity Trio</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Weston Public Library</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Baroque Virtuosity Trio takes us on a journey back to an elegant time when music was made with harpsichords, lutes, and viols.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/connecticuts-own-music-with-oboe-and-piano-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Connecticut’s Own: Music with Oboe and Piano</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wilton Library</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Another Sunday afternoon of chamber music in the Connecticut's Own series. Wilton residents Ralph Kirmser (oboe) and Kyong Hee Cho (piano) will perform pieces by Robert Schumann, Pierre Sancan, and Frederic Chopin.</span></p><p><a href="https://uuwestport.org/ministers-greeting/upcoming-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>“Seeking Home”</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">UU Westport</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, May 5, 10:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">An original composition for two guitars, drum, voice &amp; Native American flute “Seeking Home” was created to acknowledge and raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Men, and Youth (MMIW) occurring throughout the US and Canada. All donations will go to “Medicine Wheel Ride” – an Indigenous MMIW advocacy non-profit organization.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">See these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at</span><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://culturalalliancefc.org</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Sign up for the Cultural Alliance eBuzz to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</span></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Confronting Antisemitism in Redding: A Panel Discussion&nbsp;at Mark Twain Library (in person) on May 13 at 7pm.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Join our panelists for an evening where we address the presence of antisemitism in our community and how we can work together to respond when incidents arise.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Panelists include:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Julia Pemberton</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">, First Selectwoman of Redding</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Cantor Harriet Dunkerley</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">, Temple B’nai Chaim</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Rabbi Jason Greenberg</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">, Temple Shalom</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Jennifer Desmarais</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">, Principal of John Read Middle School</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Moderated by&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Dr. Daniel Barrett</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">, Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Connecticut State University</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Register </span><a href="https://marktwainlibrary.org/events/confronting-antisemitism-in-redding-a-panel-discussion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marktwainlibrary.org/events/confronting-antisemitism-in-redding-a-panel-discussion/</a></p>

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">KINKY BOOTS Adds Additional Performance!&nbsp;</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ACT of CT's final production of the 2023/2024 season, KINKY BOOTS, is selling like crazy and performances are nearly all sold out!!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">So... we have added a performance on&nbsp;Wednesday, June 12th at 7pm!&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;The winner of the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award, this huge-hearted Broadway hit features a joyous score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible. Filled with glitter, glam and a whole lot of sole, KINKY BOOTS is a reminder to CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE TRIUMPHANTLY!&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://actofct.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bc87da4f6d091ddbec61b40ac&amp;id=10220b1320&amp;e=832017f452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">PURCHASE KINKY BOOTS TICKETS TODAY!</a></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>May 4-11, 2024</em></strong><em style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"> </em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>UPCOMING EVENTS</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR TOWN &amp; STATE ELDERLY TAX BENEFITS MAY 15, 2024-</em></strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TB-CB-FINAL-NOTICE-04-30-24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><strong><em>click for more information</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/how-do-i/absentee-ballot-information/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>Absentee Ballots for May 7, 2024 Budget Referendum Available 4/25/24</em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://mtlfrogfrolic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><strong><em>May 4th 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.</em></strong> <strong><em>m. </em></strong></a></p><p><strong><em>Mark Twain Library Frog Frolic</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ScoutTroopSpaghettiDinner-05-04-24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>May 4th 5:00-8:00 p.m.-West Redding Firehouse</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ScoutTroopSpaghettiDinner-05-04-24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>Redding Scout Troop 15 Spaghetti Dinner</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artists-Authors-and-Actors-in-Redding.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><strong><em>May 5th @1:00 p.m. Artists, Authors, and Actors in Redding Historic House Tour</em></strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><em> </em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shred-Day-flyer-2024-2-5.1.2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>May 11th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-Shred Day at Transfer Station</em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/annual-community-tag-sale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><strong><em>May 17th 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.-Annual Community Tag Sale</em></strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>May 18th @1</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">:</span><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>00 p.m. The Granite Debut “Setting the State”</em></strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TheGraniteDebut.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>Music, Photography Exhibit, Kids Arts &amp; Crafts, Food/Drink &amp; More!</em></strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><em>May 18th Redding Compost Program Pickup Starts-</em></strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Compost-Pickup-flyer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><strong><em>view details.</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HHW-Event-2024-Annual-Events.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024TOWN-OF-REDDING-SHRED-DAYS.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 96, 0);"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Redding Shred Days</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>CT TRAILS DAY WEEKEND- June 1-2, 2024</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Full listing of events at </em></strong><a href="https://trailsday.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><strong><em>trailsday.org</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>CALENDAR OF MEETINGS</em></strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> Monday, May 6, 2024</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">7:00 p.m. at JBHS-Region #9 Annual District Meeting</em></p><p><em> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-2024-PR-Agenda.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>7:00 p.m. at Community Center-Park and Recreation Commission</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall-Republican Town Committee</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Tuesday, May 7, 2024</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BOS-May-7-2024-Special-Meeting-AGENDA.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>9:00 a.m. via Zoom-Board of Selectmen Special Meeting</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at Community Center-Town/Region #9 Budget Referendum</em></p><p><em> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ballot-05-07-24-Town-Region-9-WATERMARKED.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Click to view ballot questions.</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CC-AGENDA-2-5-07-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>7:00 p.m. at Town Hall-Conservation Commission</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> 7:00 p.m. at JRMS-Redding Board of Education</em></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BOF-May-7-2024-Meeting-AGENDA.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>8:30 p.m. via Zoom-Board of Finance Special Meeting</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Wednesday, May 8, 2024</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/COA-agenda-5_8_24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>9:00 a.m. at Heritage Center-Commission on Aging</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall-Zoning Commission CANCELLED</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Thursday, May 9, 2024</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-05-09_GilbertBennettAdvisory_agenda.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>6:00 p.m. at Town Hall &amp; Via Zoom-Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill Advisory Committee</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> 7:00 p.m. at West Redding Firehouse-Fire District #2 Commissioners Meeting</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Saturday, May 11, 2024</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shred-Day-flyer-2024-2-5.1.2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Redding Transfer Station-Shred Day</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HHW-Event-2024-Annual-Events.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Newtown Public Works-Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>NOT</em></strong><em style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">ICE</em><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>S AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Assessor</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Legal-Notice-Elderly-Tax-Benefit.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Legal Notice re 2024 Elderly Homeowner Tax Benefits-Apply 02/01 to 05/15/24</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TOWN-BENEFIT-APPLICATION2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Application for Tax Relief of Elderly Homeowners (Town)</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Elderly-Totally-Disabled-Homeowners-Application-state.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Application for Tax Credits – Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowner (State)</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">CT DEEP Fisheries Division</strong></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/General-Information/CT-Fishin-Tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>CT Fishin’ Tips</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Employment</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ON-CALL-WEEKEND-Building-Custodian-Job-Posting-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>On Call Weekend Facilities Custodian</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Highway-Driver-Laborer-March-2023.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Highway Driver Laborer</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Federal Emergency Management Agency </strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FEMA-Mapping-Notice-2.2.24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>FEMA Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Fairfield County</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Health Department</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Radon-Did-you-know._.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Information About Radon Testing</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-How-to-Test-for-Radon-CT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Free Radon Test Kits Available</em></a><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> – Contact Health Department at 203-938-2559 </em></p><p><em>or email </em><a href="mailto:health@townofreddingct.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>health@townofreddingct.org</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/if-you-were-exposed.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>CDC COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available Again to U.S. Households</em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Heritage Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-2024-Classes-Events.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>May Programs</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Legal Notices</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LegalNotice-Sentinel.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Warning/Notice of May 7, 2024 Referendum</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Legal-Notice-Budget-Exp-April-9-2024-FINAL.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Legal Notice-Budget Expenditures FY 2024-2025</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/March-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Spring Cleaning Reminders &amp; Tips</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">New Pond Farm Education Center</strong></p><p> <a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Programs and Activities</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Mark Twain Library</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Weekly-MTL-Update--Spring-Open-House--Evening-PJ-Story-Time--American-Impressionism-and-More-.html?soid=1102126623332&amp;aid=ZbOwItNyaZg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Programs and Events</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Park and Recreation</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/parks-and-recreation/programs/camps/summer-camps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Summer Camps 2024</em></a></p><p> <strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">Registrar of Voters </strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/government/town-administration/registrar-voters/2022-upcoming-elections/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Elections/Referendum Coming Up</em></a></p><p> <a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.-Become-a-Poll-Worker.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>Become a Poll Worker</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> Stormwater Plan </strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"> </strong><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/R5056-010-2024_02-07-DRAFT-2023-MS4-Annual-Stormwater-Report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);"><em>View DRAFT MS4 Annual Repor</em></a><em style="color: rgb(56, 86, 35);">t</em></p>

<h2 class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Live Music, Food Trucks &amp; Fun @ Annual Frog Frolic Festival</span></h2><p class="ql-align-center"><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">May 4th @ the Redding Community Center</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">On Saturday, May 4th, the outdoor space in front of the Redding Community Center will be transformed into an all-day festival filled with live music, food trucks, games and crafts, including bounce houses and a bubble garden for the littlest ones. The Annual Frog Frolic Festival, organized by and benefiting the Mark Twain Library, is in its 27th year as a mainstay that welcomes Spring to the community by creating a place where people of all ages can come together.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;“I love that families can come and hang out, grab lunch at a variety of food trucks and jam out to music! All while their kids eat too much cotton candy and play games and crafts galore!” said Meghan Huszagh, who is chairing the event this year.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Fan favorites from last year’s music line-up will be back, including the folk band Hitch and the Giddy Up and the Country/Americana group North County, plus original rock from the local high school student trio that make up VooDoo Dream. And, two new additions for&nbsp;this year are Moonrise Cartel and the Joel Barlow Acapella Group.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">A variety of food trucks also returning from last year’s festival include sweet treats from All Belgium waffle truck, paella from Redding’s own Salas Foods, polish cuisine from Colossal Kielbasa, pizza from 900 Degrees Pizza Truck and food to please even picky eaters (hotdogs, tacos, burgers, breakfast sandwiches!) from Bethesda Grill Truck. In addition to food for purchase from the trucks, a concession stand and homemade cupcakes from the Redding Neighbors and Newcomers can be purchased as well as caffeinated drinks from Redding-based Quartertone Coffee and beer and hard seltzers at the beer tent.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The spirit behind the Frog Frolic is the much-loved short story by Twain, </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, </em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">which introduced the world to the witty voice of Mark Twain. The first Frog Frolic was hatched to raise a few dollars for art supplies for children’s story times and eventually grew to an event that adds considerable revenue to the Library’s bottom line.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">"The Frog Frolic Family Festival is special to the Mark Twain Library because it lets kids join in on the fundraising fun by doing what they do best - being kids,” added Mark Twain Library Director Erin Dummeyer. “And you may just see some adults getting in on the action as well."</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Additional Frolic attractions include a robust Silent Auction open to any and all to bid online plus a demonstration from students taught by local karate master Sensei June, who has been a regular at this event over the years.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Frolic takes place outside (rain or shine) from 10:00am to 4:00pm and in front of the Redding Community Center @ 37 Lonetown Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or a chair and stay all day as the entertainment is FREE and will be ongoing throughout the festival. Tickets are on sale on location to participate in the games and crafts and for food items from the concession stand. Food truck fare will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Mark Twain Library.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Free parking.</span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Credit cards accepted.</span></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For more information visit </em><a href="https://www.mtlfrogfrolic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;"><em>https://www.mtlfrogfrolic.org/</em></a><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> or call 203-938-2545.</em></p>

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us on Saturday, May 18th for The Granite Debut</span></h3><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">1:00 - 9:00 PM at The Granite Church, 5 N. Main St, Redding</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Kids’ Activities, Artist Talks &amp; More</em></strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Free Admission</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Our debut event will be a great day full of entertainment for the entire family. Indoor and outdoor stages will showcase a variety of musical guests, and our community rooms will feature visual art exhibits from local artists and artist talks. We’ll have dancing, kids’ activities, and so much more! Food and drinks will be available, and picnics and chairs are welcome.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">For our history buff friends, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about local history through stories about the Granite Church, Wire Mill, and Georgetown.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Come and enjoy this magnificent community space with us.</span></p><h5><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PERFORMANCES BY</span></h5><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">North County Band, Voodoo Dream, Williams Family Band, Charlotte Roth, Kira McSpice</span></p><h5><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">VISUAL ARTS</span></h5><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Historic Wire Mill Photography Exhibit Opening by Elyse Shapiro</span></p><h5><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FAMILY FUN</span></h5><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kids’ Arts &amp; Crafts, Kids' Dance Seminar, Musical Instrument Discovery Zone, Hair Tinsel, Paint a Rock, Lawn Games, Costume Station, and more</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Visit our website for more information:</span><a href="https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-granite-debut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(100, 116, 139);"> </a><a href="https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-granite-debut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-granite-debut/</a></p><p><br></p>