AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Riverside Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:40:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 As delivery of healthcare continues to change, a patient’s relationship with their doctor may no longer (if it ever was) be like talking to Marcus... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside/news/communicating-with-your-doctor-tips-on-making-your-doctors-visit-a-success-233837 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside/news/communicating-with-your-doctor-tips-on-making-your-doctors-visit-a-success-233837 Health and Fitness Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although the electric industry in Connecticut has been deregulated for over 10 years the movement of consumers to alternate electric generation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 Business and Professional Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Connecticut (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fairfield-county-226027 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fairfield-county-226027 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rockin' Appalachian Mom Project Many of you know Amy Guerrieri as the owner of the Upper Crust Bagel Company in Old Greenwich.  You may not... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/r-a-m-p-collecting-funds-for-heaters-and-winter-coat-drive-for-november-ky-visit-225346 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/r-a-m-p-collecting-funds-for-heaters-and-winter-coat-drive-for-november-ky-visit-225346 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Fairfield County, CT area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Fairfield... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fairfield-county-220764 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fairfield-county-220764 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Fairfield County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fairfield-county-221667 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fairfield-county-221667 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 2009 ASOG Sidewalk Show Award Winners Oil 1st – Chong Sun Oh – Orangeburg, NY, Carnations 2nd – Wendy Moore, Pound Ridge, NY, Cin-Cin 3rd –... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/art-society-of-old-greenwich-59th-annual-sidewalk-art-show-215001 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/art-society-of-old-greenwich-59th-annual-sidewalk-art-show-215001 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Chinese Language School of Connecticut and the Greenwich Family Y Present Chinese After-School Programs Greenwich Family Y to offer Mandarin as... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside/news/chinese-as-part-of-ymca-after-school-programs-214436 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/riverside/news/chinese-as-part-of-ymca-after-school-programs-214436 Schools and Libraries Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Just Books Welcomes Children’s Author Charise Mericle Harper With Mimi And Lulu: Three Sweet Stories, One Forever Friendship Old Greenwich, CT -... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/author-charise-mericle-harper-with-mimi-and-lulu-three-sweet-stories-one-forever-friendship-211533 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/oldgreenwich/news/author-charise-mericle-harper-with-mimi-and-lulu-three-sweet-stories-one-forever-friendship-211533 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hunger Action Month is here and we, along with our network of food-assistance programs in Connecticut and the country, are asking you to Give a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-riverside-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-riverside-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600