Berchem, Moses & Devlin do charitable deed
Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, a law firm with offices in Westport, Norwalk and Milford, helped collect 200 toys for patients at the Yale-New Haven Children”™s Hospital. The collection took place during the Oct. 18 football game between Yale and Colgate universities at the Yale Bowl. The Elis won 45-31.
Fairfield Museum offers special-needs program
The Fairfield Museum and History Center is offering “Discovering Our Way,” a program featuring interactive gallery tours for families of children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disorders, Nov. 16, 2:30-4 p.m. The program promotes communication and social skills through activities and games.
Brody and Associates aids Gillespie
Westport-based Brody and Associates LLC supported Westport-based Gillespie Center and the Homes with Hope program by making dinner for the center”™s guests, Oct. 30. Dinner was served from 5-6 p.m. to approximately 30 guests.
Santos named treasurer of Fairfield Network
Diana Santos of Ridgefield-based Reynolds & Rowella was appointed treasurer of the Fairfield Network of Executive Women, an organization that provides networking opportunities. Santos joined Reynolds & Rowella as a senior associate in December 2012 with more than seven years public accounting experience in taxation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Western Connecticut State University.
FCA hosts ”˜A Taste of Fairfield County”™
Norwalk-based Family & Children”™s Agency”™s (FCA) hosted “A Taste of Fairfield County” to support its after-school program Nov. 13 at Aitoro Appliances, 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk. The program serves 50 Norwalk middle school youth on the campus of Norwalk Community College. Food vendors included A Dash of Salt, DiMare Pastry Shop, Flipside Burger, Norwalk Community College, Nuestra Cultura LLC, Paella, Strada 18, and Taco Loco. Event sponsors included CBP, Jones Lang LaSalle and FactSet Research Systems.
Firing Circuits”™ Open Studios Show
The annual “Open Studios Show,” featuring the work of more than 18 artists, took place Nov. 7-8, Firing Circuits building, 1 Muller St., Norwalk. Participating artists included: Carla Alpert; Binnie Birstein; Linda Colletta; Jeanine Esposito; Cecilia Fradet; Sarah French; Sue Brown Gordon; David E. Gordon; Susan Grissom; Mari Gyorgyey; Elisa Keogh; Susan Leggitt; Regina Levin; Pam Linberg; Mary Manning; Claudia Mengel; Bill Nelson; Carla Wales; Nancy Woodward; Kate Vickery; and Karen Vogel.
New location for family dietician
Abby Greenspun, a registered dietician-nutritionist, announced the opening of her Westport-based office, where she will provide adults, adolescents and children with the nutritional tools to prevent disease, improve health and lose weight. Greenspun”™s new office is at 840 Post Road E., Westport.
Travelers Championship scores $1.5 million for charity
The Travelers Championship, an annual golf tournament held in Cromwell, announced that its 2014 tournament generated $1.558 million for more than 140 charities. Kevin Streelman won and Sergio Garcia and K.J. Choi tied for second. Tickets are now on sale for the 2015 tournament, which will be held June 22-28, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell. For more information, visit travelerschampionship.com.
First County Bank grants $15,000 to Darien nonprofits
Stamford-based First County Bank Foundation awarded four Darien-based nonprofits a total $15,000 in grants to support the organizations. The foundation granted $5,000 to Person to Person for its emergency assistance program; $2,500 to The Community Fund of Darien for its local programs; and $5,000 to The Tiny Miracle Foundation”™s “Tiny Treasures” neonatal intensive care unit supply program. The YMCA of Darien was awarded $3,000 for its job-search support for women program.
Victorian Holiday at Lockwood-Mathews
Norwalk”™s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will feature a new exhibit titled “A Magnificent Victorian Holiday at the Mansion: Splendor and Tradition Through the Decades,” curated by Raechel Guest, beginning at noon Nov. 28.
The mansion will feature trees decorated by interior designers Victoria Vandamm of Vandamm Interiors in Stamford and Linda Fontaine of Linda Fontaine Design in Weston and Fairfield County artist and designer Gail Ingis-Claus.
The tours are Wednesdays to Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or call 203-838-9799.
Ridgefield Playhouse presents ”˜Christmas with the Celts”™
Ridgefield Playhouse will present “Christmas with the Celts,” a collection of Irish-inspired music, 8 p.m., Dec. 4, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. The recent television special, “Christmas with the Celts,” has aired on more than 90 PBS stations and associated networks. Palm Bay International will host a wines/spirits tasting in the lobby, 7 p.m. For tickets, call the box office 203-438-5895 or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Greenwich chamber to host holiday decorating contest
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce announced its annual holiday decorating contest. Businesses are encouraged to decorate their storefronts to win prizes and receive recognition. The judging will run Dec.1-5. Winners will be announced 5:30-7 p.m., Dec. 10, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich.
RSVP is required for the Bruce event. Contact Greenwich Chamber at 203-869-3500 or email greenwichchamber@greenwichchamber.com.
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