Connecticut House Republicans

Monday, May 6, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join State Representative Terrie Wood as she hosts Access Healthcare 2013. The panelists are: 

• Maura Carley, founder of Healthcare Navigation, LLC, and author of Health Insurance: Navigating Traps & Gaps
• Kevin Counihan, CEO of Access Health CT

The panelists will provide an in-depth look at the State's new health insurance marketplace and how to use it to its optimal value. The event is free and open to everyone.

Access Health CT is a new health insurance marketplace being developed the State of Connecticut to satisfy the requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act (AKA "Obamacare"). Their mission is to increase the number of CT residents who are insured, lower their costs, promote health and elminate health disparities. Access Health CT is planned to operate at no cost to the state or its taxpayers.

The event will be held in the Library's Community Room. 

For more information, please see the flyer.

Essay contest

VolunteerSquare.com and Patch want to know!

ESSAY CONTEST REQUIREMENTS:

- Participants must be at least 13 years old

- Currently attending a public or private school in one of the communities listed below

- Limit: 500 words

- Winners will be determined by votes from the community

- Submit your essay at your local Patch.com Contest Winners will be announced on May 13, 2013.

GRAND PRIZE: Kindle Fire & $700 Cash

SECOND PRIZE: Chromebook Laptop & $450 Cash

THIRD PRIZE: $300 Cash

The contest is open to all students in grades 9 through 12 in public and private schools from the following towns: BRIDGEPORT DARIEN EASTON FAIRFIELD GREENWICH NEW CANAAN NORWALK REDDING STAMFORD WESTON WESTPORT WILTON

Safely dispose of your medicines!

Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Darien Health Department and the Darien Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your unwanted prescription drugs to the Darien Recylcing Center at 126 Ledge Road in Darien. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

It's quick, easy, and free! Just drive-through and drop-off your old medicine with no questions asked. 

So clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of those unwanted drugs to help prevent their misuse or improper disposal this Saturday. 

Please note that sharps and hazardous waste will not be accepted!

Join us for a fun night!

Friday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m.

Middlesex Middle School
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Come support the Middlesex Quiz Bowl team! Enjoy snacks, drinks, activities, and compete in three rounds of trivia! Tickets are $10 each or $25 for a family of four. Order your ticket by emailing the MMS Quiz Bowl team at mmsquizbowl@gmail.com.

See the flyer for more information.

Stamford Animal Rescue

Saturday, April 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

High Ridge Shopping Center
1041-1045 High Ridge Road in Stamford

Come find a friend at Stamford Animal Rescue's (STAR) monthly pet adoption event! The STARescue Pet Food Pantry will be open during the adoption event to accept donations and distribute food and supplies. 

For the kids, there are fun activities and prizes happening at the adoption event too! Bring your child by from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Sign up today!

Monday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course is fun and fast-paced with hands on activities, exciting video, role plays and lively discussions. Learn child-care, first aid, leadership and communication skills. 

Fee is $85.00 which includes a Babysitter's Training Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD-ROM. 

After successful completion you will receive a Babysitter's Certificate. 

Location: American Red Cross at 39 Leroy Avenue in Darien, CT

Health & Safety Training

Stop by a location as seen on the flyer for more information on the other training sessions the American Red Cross has to offer.

Marlene S. Gaylinn

Marlene S. Gaylinn shares her reviews on local theatre in Connecticut and New York in the March 2013 edition of her newsletter, On CT & NY Theatre.This month, Marlene reviews "In the Heights", a lively musical playing at the Westchester Broadway Theatre-Elmsford in New York. She also dicusses a series of play by Academy Award nominee actor Sam Shepard's "Curse of the Starving Class" playing at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. For more information, please view this month's issue of On CT & NY Theatre.