AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Waterbury 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/waterbury 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:09:15 -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 New England Baseball Announces Pitching Clinic on December 13th, 2009   Pitching Clinic scheduled at NEBA for Dec 13th,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/new-england-baseball-announces-pitching-clinic-on-december-13th-2009-232980 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/new-england-baseball-announces-pitching-clinic-on-december-13th-2009-232980 Sports and Recreation Wed, 11 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 Children-Only Classes - Kids spending too much time in front of the TV and video games?  Physical fitness is the key to mental and physical... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/martial-arts-for-children-230415 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/martial-arts-for-children-230415 Sports and Recreation Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Women's self defense Classes - Looking to get a good workout and gain self defense skills at the same time?  This may just be what you are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/martial-arts-for-women-230416 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/martial-arts-for-women-230416 Health and Fitness Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Waterbury, CT - Shakesperience Productions and Brass City Harvest are proud to announce that the Haunted Hayride at Bishop Farms has been extended... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/witches-vampires-and-zombies-on-a-haunted-hayride-215635 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/witches-vampires-and-zombies-on-a-haunted-hayride-215635 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Waterbury, CT -- The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents "Ode to Joy" in the Fine Arts Center at Naugatuck Valley Community College.... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/waterbury-symphony-orchestra-presents-ode-to-joy-229501 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/waterbury-symphony-orchestra-presents-ode-to-joy-229501 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 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/ansonia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-new-haven-county-227856 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-new-haven-county-227856 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Waterbury Symphony Orchestra 2009-2010 Season: A Season of Joy! "Ode to Joy" Sunday, Nov. 22 - 3 pm NVCC Fine Arts Center Join us for a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/waterbury-symphony-orchestra-news-october-2009-224975 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/waterbury-symphony-orchestra-news-october-2009-224975 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the New Haven County, CT area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for New Haven... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-new-haven-county-221067 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-new-haven-county-221067 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 New Haven County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-new-haven-county-221393 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-new-haven-county-221393 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 The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe at Center Church-on-the-Green, New Haven Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:00 pm For more information, please... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/haunted-hayride-and-other-upcoming-activities-215636 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/haunted-hayride-and-other-upcoming-activities-215636 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Waterbury, CT – Shakesperience is looking for volunteer help beginning September 8th through the next week.  Anyone interested should contact... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/shakesperience-needs-volunteers-211575 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/waterbury/news/shakesperience-needs-volunteers-211575 Business and Professional 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-waterbury-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-waterbury-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