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Town of Redding News & Calendar of Events March 29-April 6, 2024

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>EARLY VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>March 28-30 </em></strong><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Early_Voting_2024_Presidential_Preference_Primary_Digital_Brochure_English_Color.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>View information</em></strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em> from Office of the Secretary of the State </em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><em>Friday, April 5th @ 4:00 p.m.</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/er9-informational-community-feedback-session-re-athletic-facilities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong><em>ER9 Informational &amp; Community Feedback Session re Athletic Facilities-The NEST Project</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://mtlfrogfrolic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>May 4, 2024 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Mark Twain Library Frog Frolic</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(112, 48, 160);"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events</em></strong></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong><em>2024 Schedule of Redding Shred Days</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Legal-Notice-Warning-of-Annual-Meeting-04-24-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong><em>April 24, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. Annual Town Budget Meeting-click for details</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(50, 62, 79);">Thursday, March 28, 2024</strong></p><p><em> </em><em style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10:00 am-6:00 p.m. at Redding Community Center- Presidential Preference Primary Early Voting</em></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VPIM-Letter-to-Municipality-Redding.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>6:00 p.m.-CT DOT Virtual Public Information Hearing</em></a></p><p><em>7:00 pm at The Redding Roadhouse – Republican Town Committee</em></p><p><em>7:30 pm at Town Hall Hearing Room – Democratic Town Committee</em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Saturday, March 30, 2024</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">10:00 am-6:00 p.m. at Redding Community Center- Presidential Preference Primary Early Voting</em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Monday, April 1, 2024</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/redding-fire-district-no-1-annual-budget-meeting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at Ridge Firehouse-Redding Fire District No. 1 Annual Budget Meeting</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/04-01-24-Region9-Board-of-Education-Annual-District-Hearing-Agenda.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at JBHS Library Learning Commons-Region 9 BOE Annual District Meeting</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/April-2024-PR-Agenda.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:00 p.m. at Redding Community Center-Park and Recreation Commission</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BOF-Apr-1-2024-Meeting-AGENDA.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. via Zoom-Board of Finance</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Republican Town Committee </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Tuesday April 2, 2024</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Redding Community Center Presidential Preference Primary </em></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/georgetown-fire-district-meeting-5-2024-02-06/2024-04-02/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>5:00 p.m. at Georgetown Firehouse-Georgetown Fire District</em></a></p><p><em>7:00 p.m. at JRMS-Redding Board of Education</em></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CC-AGENDA-2-4-02-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Conservation Commission</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> Friday, April 5, 2024</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </em><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/er9-informational-community-feedback-session-re-athletic-facilities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>4:00 p.m. at JBHS Stadium-ER9 Informational &amp; Community Feedback Session re Athletic Facilities-The NEST Project</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);"> </em><strong style="color: rgb(50, 62, 79);">Saturday April 6, 2024</strong></p><p> <a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HHW-Event-DANBURY-Flyer-2024-v2wv.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.- Danbury Public Works-Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off</em></a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><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><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">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(0, 112, 192);"><em>Legal Notice re 2024 Elderly Homeowner Tax Benefits</em></a><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(112, 48, 160);"><em>-</em></a><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(192, 0, 0);"><em>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"><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(0, 112, 192);"><em>Application for Tax Credits – Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowner (State)</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">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"><em>CT Fishin’ Tips</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Employment</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Executive-Assistant-to-the-First-Selectwoman-Town-of-Redding-Job-Posting-Jan-10-2024-002.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><em>Executive Assistant to First Selectwoman</em></a></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(0, 112, 192);"><em>On Call Weekend Facilities Custodian</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Town-of-Redding-Transfer-Recycle-Center-Attendant-Job-2.23.2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Transfer Recycle Center Attendant</em></a><em style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"> </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">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"><em>FEMA Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Fairfield County</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">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"><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"><em>Free Radon Test Kits Available</em></a><em style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> – Contact Health Department at 203-938-2559 </em></p><p><em style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">or email </em><a href="mailto:health@townofreddingct.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><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(0, 112, 192);"><em>CDC COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines</em></a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available Again to U.S. Households</em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Heritage Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/March-2024-PUBLIC-Calendar.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>March Calendar</em></a><em> </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">Legal Notices</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LegalNotice-of-PPP-04-02-24.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Notice of Presidential Preference Primaries and Early Voting</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Legal-Notice-Warning-of-Annual-Meeting-04-24-2024-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Warning/Notice of Annual Town Budget Meeting</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">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"><em>Spring Cleaning Reminders &amp; Tips</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">New Pond Farm Education Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Programs and Activities</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Mark Twain Library</strong></p><p><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"><em>Programs and Events</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Park and Recreation</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/parks-and-recreation/programs/camps/summer-camps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Summer Camps 2024</em></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Registrar of Voters</strong></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/government/town-administration/registrar-voters/2022-upcoming-elections/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Upcoming Elections in Redding</em></a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/early-voting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Learn about Early Voting for Presidential Preference Primary</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"><em>Become a Poll Worker</em></a><em style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"> </em></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Stormwater Plan </strong></p><p><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"><em>View DRAFT MS4 Annual Repor</em></a><em>t</em><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em> </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"><em>LOST AND FOUND</em></strong><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"><em> </em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"><em>FOUND OUTSIDE AT TOWN HALL ON 2/15/24</em></strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em style="color: rgb(31, 56, 100);"> Silver braided hoop earring – Pick up at Town Clerk’s Office</em></p>

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Woodcock Nature Center's Frothy Forage on Saturday, April 27

<h2>&nbsp;A good hike should be savored…. and so should a great drink.&nbsp;Why not do both at the same time? Woodcock Nature Center's Frothy Forage on Saturday, April 27</h2><p><em>Timed tickets between 12pm - 6 pm.</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77);">Bring the whole family for a one-of-a-kind hiking and tasting experience! At secret locations along the Woodcock trails we'll delight your senses with&nbsp;craft brews&nbsp;and sweet sips for all ages plus animal encounters, treats and treasure hunts, live music and food for purchase from the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://fvhg7wdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gSYzaqE968dYim5QRpCkvQxR3IC57gTcXCCxbe5qQfe__cW_L1aMHg-STwmmN1a-Dmm_XBAu77Yjax58IN442SLmLJCGBF7tO3y2PAibnXVuCmvhb8rHgQEGHczJaAtUIAnIIvRWaBU2h4Mb5dNOf3y0JjQWB-ta&amp;c=i5-zC-MgkxoShIgGXzVyB25szHx4pMzRPCeJmDr7De3XVODmva2FAA==&amp;ch=e-q4YKqkc6lxURG7CqLRoYcvWhez9YCRSwHlJ2XqdYzbxX8m9LksZg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(49, 95, 195);">Mobile Pie Pizza Truck</a><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77);">. Even furry family members will enjoy some goodies along the trek!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77);">Visit the Frothy Forage event page to check out our 2024 event partners and learn more about this special event.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77);"><em>Please read about our event before purchasing. There will be no refunds and tickets will sell quickly. Rain date April 28.</em></strong></p><p>Purchase your tickets <a href="https://www.woodcocknaturecenter.org/frothyforage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.woodcocknaturecenter.org/frothyforage</a></p><p>Rain date April 28.</p>

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FC Buzz Weekend of Art and Culture in Fairfield County March 29-31

<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/drop-in-craft-dogwood-branch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Drop-in Craft: Dogwood Branch</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum</strong></p><p>FRIDAY Mar 29, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate spring with the Fairfield Museum by stopping by to create branches full of dogwood blooms!</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/ftc-presents-tinsley-ellis-naked-truth-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth Tour</strong></a></p><p><strong>StageOne, Fairfield</strong></p><p>FRIDAY Mar 29, 7:45 pm - 12:00 am</p><p>One of modern blues’ greatest performers comes to Fairfield. Get ready for vintage guitar as Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues. According to Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.”</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/ftc-presents-dopapod-with-sicard-hollow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Dopapod with Sicard Hollow</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Warehouse, Fairfield</strong></p><p>FRIDAY Mar 29, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am</p><p>Music resides in the fourth dimension unaffected by the constraints and restrictions of this mortal coil. Instead, it occupies the ether, affecting us emotionally, physically, and spiritually without concrete form or shape. As such, Dopapod accesses a heightened level of cosmic harmony in their music. The quartet—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/egg-straordinary-egg-stravaganza-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk</strong></p><p>SATURDAY Mar 30, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm</p><p>A little bird told us some egg-citing news… Spring has sprung and it’s time to shell-ebrate! Egg-stravaganza returns to Stepping Stones on March 30, with fun for the whole flock. With a jam-packed schedule of egg-quisite activities, everything’s looking sunny side up. Don't miss out on this eggs-traordinary event – hatch a plan to join the fun! We can’t wait to see you there.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/phoenix-performing-arts-chinese-dance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Phoenix Performing Arts Chinese Dance</strong></a><strong>Bridgeport Public Library</strong></p><p>SATURDAY Mar 30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Enjoy this Hartford-based troupe as they perform a variety of Chinese classical and traditional dances, and teach about Chinese arts and culture. Phoenix Performing Arts has been educating and entertaining audiences for many years, and its members strive to present a diverse program of dance and music that opens a window Chintoinese culture. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of dance and music!</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/an-evening-with-lydia-johnson-dance-at-darien-arts-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>An Evening with Lydia Johnson Dance</strong></a></p><p><strong>Darien Arts Center</strong></p><p>SATURDAY Mar 30, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>The Darien Arts Center is delighted to present An Evening with Lydia Johnson Dance in the DAC Weatherstone Studio. Critically acclaimed dance company Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD), based in New York City, will present a visually and emotionally evocative performance, featuring three major works that showcase the company's distinct choreographic style.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/jubilant-sunday-calypso-and-reggae-music-3-31-at-sensory-overload-art-space/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jubilant Sunday Calypso and Reggae Music</strong></a></p><p><strong>Sensory Overload Art Space, New Canaan</strong></p><p>SUNDAY Mar 31, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>City Lights' Bridgeport Art Trail takes a detour, bringing a blast of its diverse and eclectic art and music to New Canaan. Join us for a Jubilant Sunday of Calypso + Reggae music with Luke Rodney and theTambulatay band, view art, and enjoy music. Support Bridgeport art and enrichment programs for youth, purchase art, make a contribution.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/fcbuzz-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a>&nbsp;page at&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a>&nbsp;to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

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Flags To Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman

<p><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-suyhylk-tlluktyukd-k/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong>Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman</strong></a></p><p><strong>Posted on March 28, 2024</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and longstanding service of former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the former senator’s funeral, which has been scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The funeral service will be held at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford.</p>

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Compass is #1 Brokerage in United States by Sales Volume

<p>I'm excited to share that, for the third year in a row, Compass is the #1 brokerage in the United States by sales volume according to RealTrends, solidifying Compass as the premier brokerage in real estate! I'm proud to be part of this outstanding company.</p><p>Since joining Compass in 2021, it has been exciting to be part of the fastest-growing, independent brokerage in the nation. Renowned for focusing innovative technology and support towards agents and clients.</p><p>The Karla Murtaugh Homes Team and Compass are committed to delivering an outstanding Real Estate experience every step of the way.&nbsp;</p><p>Karla Murtaugh Homes Team</p><p>203-856-5534</p><p>470 Main Street</p><p>Ridgefield, CT</p><p>Compass CT</p><p>Lic. in CT and NY</p><p>Learn more <a href="https://karlamurtaugh.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://karlamurtaugh.com/</a></p>

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Redding Neighbors & Newcomers Events: Egg Hunt and Community Service Club Launch

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Egg Hunt in Partnership with the Boys &amp; Girls Club</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center">This Friday, March 29th, we are thrilled to be partnering with the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Redding/Easton for a children's egg hunt! This event is open to ALL and the&nbsp;proceeds will benefit the Torch Club, which is a character and leadership development group for members ages 11-13.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center">The cost is $10 per child and is geared towards children 8 and under. The games and festivities begin at 2pm, and the hunt starts at 3pm. Will you join us?&nbsp;<a href="https://reddingneighborsandnewcomers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8037dc8b998949334772f87f0&amp;id=2d49dedf90&amp;e=ec54f462a3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(101, 101, 101);"><strong>Click here</strong></a>&nbsp;to register.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Community Service Club Launch</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center">We are also launching our new Community Service Club, with offerings starting in April! If you are interested in joining this club, simply log into our site at&nbsp;<a href="https://reddingneighborsandnewcomers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8037dc8b998949334772f87f0&amp;id=3a94c679f7&amp;e=ec54f462a3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(101, 101, 101);">ReddingNeighborsandNewcomers.org</a>, go to your Profile, click Membership, and then click Edit next to "Group Participation". This is where you can manage which groups you want to receive communications from. As always, you will also receive our monthly newsletter where you can see details on all clubs if you don't want to receive additional communications from individual groups.&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more <a href="https://reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org/</a></p>

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Hillside Food Outreach Hosts 15th Annual Dancing with Our Stars on April 13

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">On Saturday, April 13,&nbsp;</span><a href="http://hillsidefoodoutreach.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Hillside Food Outreach</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;will host its 15th annual&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Dancing with Our Stars</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">, an evening of dancing and competition, at The Summit at Danbury. The event is Hillside's largest annual fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit and its mission to deliver high-quality, nutritious food to thousands of low-income and limited mobility families, seniors, and the chronically ill each month.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;Since its inception,&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Dancing with Our Stars</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;has raised $300,000.&nbsp;The event features&nbsp;eight&nbsp;members of the community who take weekly dance lessons, donated by Arthur Murray of Danbury, for three months.&nbsp;Partnering&nbsp;with their&nbsp;Arthur Murray&nbsp;instructor,&nbsp;participants will showcase their skills&nbsp;in a&nbsp;live&nbsp;competition&nbsp;for attendees and a panel of judges.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;Hillside’s 2024&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Dancing with Our Stars</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;participants&nbsp;include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Billy Clifford, Student, Duchess Community College&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Tom Clifford,&nbsp;Supervisor,&nbsp;Mount Pleasant Water Department&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Stacey Cohen, CEO, Co-Communications&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Michael Grace, Esq., Senior Partner, Grace &amp; Grace&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Shelly Hardie,&nbsp;Managing Partner,&nbsp;Shelty Golf, LLC&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Izel Steinmann Obermeyer, Chief Clinical Officer, Westchester Institute for Human Development&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Celeste&nbsp;Pasciolla, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Partners&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Joe&nbsp;Pasciolla, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Partners&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In addition to their live performance,&nbsp;all&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Dancing with Our Stars</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;participants&nbsp;are competing for online votes.&nbsp;Friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors are&nbsp;encouraged to&nbsp;</span><a href="https://hillsidefoodoutreach.org/Dancing-With-Our-Stars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">vote for their favorite dancer</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;on the Hillside website&nbsp;ahead of time&nbsp;by making a&nbsp;$10&nbsp;donation per&nbsp;vote.&nbsp;On April 13, four champions will be named – a man and woman in each category. Two will receive the people’s choice award (most votes), and two will be selected by the judges&nbsp;based on their dancing&nbsp;that night.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;</span>“The&nbsp;unfortunate reality&nbsp;is&nbsp;that today,&nbsp;an increasing number of families, seniors, and vulnerable individuals in our community face the agonizing choice between healthy meals and meeting basic needs,”&nbsp;said Kathy Purdy, CEO and Founder of Hillside Food Outreach.&nbsp;“By supporting&nbsp;<em>Dancing with Our Stars</em>, whether by casting votes online or attending in person, you are helping to changes lives&nbsp;and offer hope&nbsp;to&nbsp;so many neighbors in need.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Hillside is a delivery-only food pantry providing high quality, nutrient-dense foods, staples and essentials to nearly 1,000 households and over 2,000 individuals across Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield Counties, including elderly residents who find it difficult to travel and carry grocery bags; those who are housebound due sickness or disability; and people with health conditions such as&nbsp;obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension who require nutritious diets.&nbsp;The nonprofit&nbsp;fills the nutrition need while establishing both connection and engagement with those feeling hopeless, alone,&nbsp;or forgotten.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<em>Dancing with Our Stars</em>&nbsp;begins at 6:00pm with dinner, followed by the competition and&nbsp;an&nbsp;after party.&nbsp;Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available.&nbsp;For additional information&nbsp;or to vote for your favorite dancer, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://hillsidefoodoutreach.org/dancing-with-our-stars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">hillsidefoodoutreach.org/dancing-with-our-stars</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Hillside Food Outreach is headquartered in Mount&nbsp;Kisco, N.Y. and operates in Danbury, Conn. through its satellite location. It may be reached at 914-747-0095 or by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://about:blank/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">hillsidefoodo</a><a href="utreach.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">utreach.org</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">.&nbsp;</span></p>

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