Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Stamford Area
Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard
or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...
Weekend Activities in and around Stamford
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
3 comments Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms in Stamford, CT, Connecticut Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Stamford and Fairfield County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day...
EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...
Read more...Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Stamford, Connecticut
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Stamford, Connecticut!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Stamford, CT area? This is where you can...
Stamford Symphony 2008-2009 Season Features Stellar Soloists
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraSarah Chang and Vladimir Feltsman among world-class soloists :
The Stamford Symphony’s 2008-2009 season pairs stellar soloists with the Orchestra in programs of...
Don’t let dining out in the Stamford area do you in!
Going out to eat in Stamford and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...
2 comments Read more...Stamford Theatre Works Calendar - September 1, 2008
from:Stamford Theatre WorksStamford Theatre Works presents:
September 17 - October 5
The Mercy Seat
by Neil LaBute
Directed by Steve Karp
On September 12, 2001, a man finds...
Make a difference in Stamford! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Stamford area and around the...
Read more...A Fiber Revolution At Uconn - Stamford
Stamford, CT - How long has it been since you thought of fabric as anything more than a covering for your body or couch? “Fiber for the Imagination”, hosted by The...
Read more...A Fiber Revolution At University of Connecticut Stamford
Stamford, CT - How long has it been since you thought of fabric as anything more than a covering for your body or couch? “Fiber for the Imagination”, hosted by The Gallery at...
Read more...Governor Rell Signs State Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Legislation
On May 7, 2008, H.B. 05143 was signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell.The bill expresses the State of Connecticut’s
support of a federal Wild and Scenic designation for the...
Lakeside Pottery Fall Classes and Workshops
from:Lakeside PotteryBeginners / Intermediate Pottery :
Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 - 9:30PM, Sept 9 - Oct 28, '08
Instructor- Jon Puzzuoli
Thursday Mornings, 10-12:30PM, Sept 11 -...
Connecticut Food Bank August 08 Newsletter
Gov. M. Jodi Rell Announces Care & Share Challenge: On
July 29, at Master's Manna, a Wallingford food pantry that serves
nearly 700 families, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced...
Stamford Theatre Works Calendar - August 5, 2008
from:Stamford Theatre Works
Stamford Theatre Works' 2008-09 Season :
The Mercy Seat
by Neil LaBute
Directed by Steve Karp
On September 12, 2001, a man finds himself...
Back to School for Stamford - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Hey, Stamford! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...
Read more...Youth Hockey Signups
from:Stamford Youth Hockey Association
Sign up NOW for SYHA House League!
The SYHA House League welcomes all interested children from Stamford and the surrounding area. House league play is organized to...
News For Stamford Symphony Orchestra - July 29,2008
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraPatron Services: Barbara Bosch
office@StamfordSymphony.org
203.325.1407 x10
Private Sale endsThursday
Order 2008 - 2009 Orchestra tickets
...
Stamford Symphony's Out of this World Performance
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraLarge crowd gathers despite the heat :
Columbus Park was filled to capacity as the Stamford Symphony performed a FREE “Pops in Outer Space” concert on Wednesday...
Join Craigslist Foundation on August 16 for a day of knowledge, resources and networking
On Saturday, August 16, 2008 Craigslist Foundation will produce its third annual New York Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp, a unique community effort planned, produced, and...
Read more...Back to School for Stamford - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Hey, Stamford! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...
Read more...Lifestyles of the Dogs & Cats - PetsHotel Set to Make its Debut in Stamford
Connecticut pet parents don’t have to be rich or famous to make sure their pets can take a bite (so to speak) out of the good life.
On August 2, the...
The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!
In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing...
Read more...Stamford Theatre Works 2008-09 Season
from:Stamford Theatre Works
The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute Directed by Steve Karp
On September 12, 2001, a man finds himself in the downtown apartment of his lover, who also happens to be his boss....
High Ridge Park Makes Third Annual Donation to Boys & Girls Club
from:The Boys and Girls Club of StamfordStamford, Conn.—For the third consecutive year, HighRidgeParkCorporateCenter has made a major donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. This year,...
Read more...CFB Happenings
CFB Volunteer Wins Service Award: Pat Jakupkovic of Stratford has been selected as the winner of the 2008 BJ's Wholesale Club Community Hero Award. Pat is a member of...
Read more...Southern Connecticut BOMA’s Green Expo Highlights Environmentally Friendly Building Practices
Stamford, Conn. (June 9, 2008)—SixtyFairfield County real estate owners and managers along with suppliers to the commercial building industry, learned how to implement...
Read more...Pets in America Exhibition Opens at Stamford Museum and Nature Center
from:Stamford Museum And Nature Center
“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog!”
Harry S. Truman
Stamford, CT – Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s next exhibition Pets in America...
Watch for Cash Discounts at Gas Stations – But ‘Shop Smart’
Governor Rell said she is directing the Department of Consumer
Protection to work closely with gasoline retailers to ensure that they
follow state regulations regarding the...
STW Postpones Musical Production First Lady Suite
from:Stamford Theatre WorksStamford Theatre Works has postponed its next production, "First Lady Suite" by Michael John LaChiusa, originally scheduled to run June 11 -29. The musical, in which...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Stamford in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Connecticut home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...
Southern Connecticut BOMA Announces Green Expo
Stamford, Conn. (May 12, 2008)—FairfieldCounty real estate owners and managers can learn how to implement eco-friendly practices in facilities management at Southern Connecticut...
Read more...Two wheels are better than four!
Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...
1 comment Read more...High Ridge Park Corporate Center Awarded Regional TOBY from BOMA
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 5, 2008 – HighRidgeParkCorporateCenter has been named a regional TOBY (The Office Building of the Year) Award winner by the Building Owners and Managers...
Read more...JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!
from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness TipsMy motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...
1 comment Read more...Gov. Rell Statement on Broadwater
Governor M. Jodi Rell today issued the following statement after the New York Department of State denied a coastal consistency permit for the Broadwater liquefied natural...
High Ridge Park Hosts Personal Preparedness Fair
Stamford, Conn. (April 9, 2008) – The Business Council of Fairfield County's Personal Preparedness Fair educated companies and individuals on how they can safeguard...
Read more...BEATLEMANIA SET TO INVADE STAMFORD
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
APRIL 7th 2008
“BEATLEMANIA” SET TO INVADE STAMFORD
MAY 3RD 2008...
Bkfk And Dosomething.org Launch The Advertise Your Cause Media Challenge With $10,000 Grand Prize
STAMFORD, CT – By Kids For Kids (BKFK) and DoSomething.org announced the “Advertise Your Cause Media Challenge.” The “Challenge” dares young people to discover what...
An Invitation to our Stamford Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Stamford, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Hip-Hop Phenomenon Rennie Harris Puremovement Dances their way to the Rich Forum
Rennie Harris
Puremovement is a group dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip-hop
culture throughout the world, and will perform LIVE
at Stamford Center for the Arts’...
Stamford Theatre Works
1. March 12 - March 30 - Stamford Theatre Works presents "The Shape of
Things" by Neil LaBute, a drama directed by Doug Moser. When hip art student
Evelyn meets...
George Comfort & Sons’ Jodi Gutierrez Named Director of Southern Connecticut BOMA
Stamford, Conn. (March 11, 2008)— Jodi Gutierrez, VP of Property Management for George Comfort & Sons, one of the region’s oldest and largest real estate firms, has been...
Read more...A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Stamford Community Site!
Welcome to Stamford's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...
3 comments Read more...Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance returns to Stamford Center for the Arts!
from:Stamford Center For The Arts
Stamford, CT
– The international Irish dancing phenomenon that has performed sold out
shows in more than 45 countries, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance,
is returning to...
Spring Class Registration is Underway at Stamford Museum and Nature Center
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterChildren can learn the signs of spring and inspire their inner artists at Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Early Childhood Education classes.
Spring classes are...
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards Will Storm the Palace Stage in
from:Stamford Center For The Arts
February 6, 2008 –
Stamford, CT – The Pipes, Drums, and Dancers of The Royal Scots Dragoon
Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards will march into Stamford
Center for...
KIRK WHALUM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SMOOTH JAZZ SAXOPHONIST
(STAMFORD,Conn., January 31, 2008) -- The First at First at Four Concert Series in Stamford, Conn., proudly welcomes internationally renowned smooth jazz saxophonist and...
Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Connecticut!
Nothing says "summer" like spending time by the water. Sure, you could just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...
1 comment Read more...Stamford Symphony Fundraisers In 2008
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraThe Stamford Symphony Orchestra’s 2008 fundraising calendar includes two signature events:·
A Classical Golf Benefit at the Woodway Country Club in Darien on...
Summer Camp at Stamford Museum and Nature Center
from:Stamford Museum And Nature Center
Stamford, CT - Stamford Museum & Nature Center is again offering a unique summer camp opportunity for local children. With six different one-week sessions, children ages 2...
Registration Open for Stamford Theatre Works' Winter-Spring Classes in Performing Arts
from:Stamford Theatre WorksRegistration is now underway for the winter/spring semester of Stamford Theatre Works' School for the Performing Arts. Courses are available for children and teens in...
Read more...Local Businesses and Scouts Help Federal Little League
from:Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee CouncilWhat do Boy Scouts and local businesses have in common? A sense of community and giving back to others.
In September '07, two local businesses came together to assist...
Boy Scouts Troop 5 Aids St. John's Episcopal Church with Toy and Food Drive
from:Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee CouncilSt. John's Church held it's annual live nativity show. Each year the
Church collects food and unwrapped toy donations that are presented to
St. Lukes Life Works in Stamford.
...
One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!
It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...
Stamford Symphony Gala Raises Funds For Music Education
from:Stamford Symphony Orchestra
Gala Benefit Raises Over $270,000
The Stamford Symphony Orchestra’s 2007 Gala Benefit raised over $270,000 in support of music and music education. The event, which took...
Teen Happy Club Meeting!
from:Stamford Teen Happy ClubOpen to all high school students. Meetings are held twice a month on Saturdays from 11:00 - 12:30 P.M. At the Daniel and Grace Tully & Family Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill...
Read more...Looking to hit the slopes in Connecticut this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter...
Sens. Duff & McDonald decry Metro-North commuter change; successfully pressure DOT to back off
from:City of HartfordSenators McDonald & Duff, rep. Perone Decry Poorly Planned Metro-North Commuter Changes
Last-minute notice about platform changes hurts commuters, public trust
...
Stamford Symphony Hosts Music Bee for Children
from:Stamford Symphony Orchestra
Stamford Symphony Hosts Music Bee for Children
The Stamford Symphony hosted its first annual Music Bee for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford on...
Music Bee Tests Knowledge of Boys & Girls Club Members
Stamford, Conn.—(November 15, 2007)—Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford were buzzing with music knowledge at the first annual Music Bee. The contest was the...
Read more...Legendary Agostini Grand Prix Racer on View for First Time at Stamford Museum and Nature Center
from:Stamford Museum And Nature Center
The MV Agusta 500cc three-cylinder Grand Prix racer ridden to many F.I.M. Grand Prix victories by world famous racer Giacomo Agostini is on view at Stamford Museum &...
High Ridge Park Corporate Center Employee, James Riordan, Named Engineer of the Year
Stamford, Conn.—(October 29, 2007)—James Riordan, Building Engineer at High Ridge Park Corporate Center, was recently named Engineer of the Year by the Southern Connecticut...
Read more...High Ridge Park Receives Prestigious “TOBY” Award From BOMA
STAMFORD, Conn. – October 23, 2007 – High Ridge Park Corporate Center has been named the recipient of the 2007 TOBY (The Office Building of the Year) Award by the...
Read more...Holiday Offerings From Morton's The Steakhouse In Stamford
Morton’s The Steakhouse In Stamford Offering
Holiday Gift Cards & Lunches
Stamford, CT, – Morton’s The Steakhouse in Stamford has announced two...
Stamford Symphony Rewards Young Musicians
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraThe Stamford Symphony is seeking applicants for its 2007 awards programs to benefits young musicians. Two programs are available: the Stamford Symphonys Instrumental Scholarship...
Read more...Bakeries join fundraiser for CancerCare of Connecticut
Norwalk, CT- At least 21 bakeries are participating in Cupcakes for a Cause™ Oct. 15-21 arranged by CancerCare of Connecticut to raise funds to provide services for children...
Read more...Stamford Museum And Nature Center Receives IMLS Grant Captions
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterIMLS grant A: Students in Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s pre-school check out some of the new interpretative signs that were recently added along the site’s...
Read more...Stamford Museum And Nature Center Receives Museums For America Grant
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterGrant will support visitor center, way-finding and interpretive signage
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center has been awarded a $146,570 Museums for America grant from the...
SCA Increases The Number Of Subscriptions Six-Fold By The Start Of The 2007/2008 Season
from:Stamford Center For The ArtsStamford Center for the Arts is excited to announce that this season they have already sold six times more subscriptions than the entirety of the subscription sales from the...
Read more...Easy Rider Festival And Motorcycle Show
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterMore than 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts attend EASY RIDER festival and motorcycle show at Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Sunday Record number visited the...
Read more...Registration Open For StamfordTheatre Works Fall Classes In Performing Arts
from:Stamford Theatre WorksRegistration is now underway for the fall semester of Stamford Theatre Works' School for the Performing Arts.Courses are available for children and teens in...
Read more...Stamford Property Manager & Landlord Blood Drive Challenge Collects Much Needed Blood for Red Cross
The American Red Cross collected 245 productive pints of blood as a result of the 2007 Stamford Property Manager and Landlord Blood Drive Challenge which ran throughout the...
Upcoming Exhibit at the Stamford Historical Society
from:Stamford Historical SocietyOn Sunday, September 16th at 2:00PM the latest exhibit at the Stamford Historical Society will open at Society headquarters, 1508 High Ridge Road.
Titled Digging Up Stamford:...
Alaska Cruise/Mission Trip 2008
Join other Christians for a 7 night Alaska Cruise ! June 6-13, 2008. Dr Robert R. Welch, Senior Pastor, Parkhills Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas will lead the Bible Studies...
Read more...Fall Classes
from:Lakeside PotteryOur fall 8-week classes for adult, beginners to advanced, and children are starting on the week of September 10th - registration has started.
WHEEL THROWING & HAND...
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 2007-08 Events Calendar
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterUPCOMING EXHIBITS
The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Augusta, opens to the public Saturday, Sept. 8 – This vintage motorcycle exhibition traces...
New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Stamford
Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...
Read more...The Stamford Historical Society now has a blog
from:Stamford Historical SocietyThe Stamford Historical Society has started a blog (see link below):
Stamford History Real Time, Blogging The Stamford Historical Society, Then and Now.
The blog keeps...
Mayor Malloys Participates in Stamford Property Managers and Landlord Blood Drive
Mayor Dannel P. Malloy braved the needle on Tuesday to show his support for the first-ever Stamford Property Manager and Landlord Blood Drive Challenge. The Challenge, spearheaded...
Read more...Take a hike and explore local habitats
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterJoin a local naturalist on a hike highlighting the many unique habitats found on the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s property on Saturday, June 30, 9-11...
Read more...Stamford Museum holds Cow Chip Raffle to support Heckscher Farm
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is holding an old-fashioned Cow Chip Raffle to raise funds to support Heckscher Farm, its10-acre educational oasis, home to more than 50...
Read more...HIGH RIDGE PARK CHALLENGES STAMFORD PROPERTY MANAGERS AND LANDLORDS TO DONATE BLOOD
High Ridge Park Corporate Center, owned by George Comfort and Sons, will be spearheading and participating in the first-ever Stamford Property Manager and Landlord Blood Drive...
Read more...Note to community organizations in Stamford from AmericanTowns
Are you having a problem locating your organization's page on our new site for Stamford or would you like information on how to add additional content to your page? If so, please...
Read more...Stamford Museum & Nature Center takes part in Connecticut Open House Day
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterFirst 100 visitors enter free on Saturday, June 9
Stamford Museum & Nature Center will participate in the 3rd annual Connecticut Open House Day, sponsored by the...
GEORGE COMFORT & SONS AND DOMUS KICK-OFF NEW CAREER CENTER
George Comfort & Sons and Domus recently partnered to host a grand opening event celebrating Domus’ new Career Center, located at the Chester Addison Community Center...
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF STAMFORD ENJOY FIRST VISIT TO THE STAMFORD SYMPHONY
The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford has been filled with music as it nears completion of its 13-week pilot music program developed by the Stamford Symphony. Some of the...
"The Music of Rodgers & Hart" at Stamford Theatre Works
from:Stamford Theatre WorksStamford Theatre Works presents "The Music of Rodgers & Hart," May 2 through May 20, as STW's 7th annual Great American Composer Salute.
The song and dance...
Animal Embassy on Heckscher Farm
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterHome to exotic birds, reptiles and amphibians. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in summer). Free with gate admission:$8 adults, $6 for...
Read more...Stamford Museum and Nature Center’s Heckscher Farm and Nature’s Playground
from:Stamford Museum And Nature CenterOpen Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bendel Mansion Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, $6 for seniors and students with ID, $4 for children ages 4-17, free for members...
Read more...Fundraising Events at the Stamford Symphony
from:Stamford Symphony OrchestraThe Classical Golf Benefit will return to the exclusive Woodway Country Club on Monday, May 21, 2007. Golf enthusiasts compete in a "best ball scramble" with a...
1 comment Read more...Your Stamford Real Estate Roadmap
It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...
5 comments Read more...Looking for tickets to a hot local event?
Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Stamford area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Connecticut or the latest ...
Read more...Great resources for local school information in & around Stamford
Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...
1 comment Read more...Local Careers and Jobs in the Stamford area - Use the web to find, search or post local jobs
Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Stamford,...
Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Stamford area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Connecticut’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...52 Ways to Save the Planet: #9: “Reduce Gasoline Consumption 20% - Improve your mpg rating”
A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...
Student Festival Performance
STUDENT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
Sunday, February 4 2007 at 5 or 6pm (time is correct)
STUDENT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE A special feature of DanceFest 2007
Presented...
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET
Thursday, February 1 2007 at 8pm
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET Presented by DanceFest 2007 With additional support from the...
Young Artists Philharmonic
Sunday, March 11 (2007) at 7pm (time is correct)
YOUNG ARTISTS PHILHARMONIC
Based in Stamford Connecticut, the organization challenges serious music students in the...

