Kent student earns scholarship, other community highlights
The Bethel Women’s Club GFWC is sponsoring one $500 scholarship for graduating seniors who are Bethel residents.
The recipient will be selected on the basis of community service, good citizenship and academic achievement. Of these, community service is the most important.
Applications for this scholarship are available at the guidance offices at Bethel High, Immaculate High, Henry Abbott Technical High and Wooster School. Any Bethel resident who is in their senior year attending any other high school may contact Kathy at [email protected]. The deadline for return of completed applications is April 30.
Brookfield
Firm ranks No. 2 on ‘Best Places to Work in Connecticut’ list
Financial services firm Edward Jones recently was named the No. 2 large company on the 2021 Best Places to Work in Connecticut ranking, according to Helen Curtin, a financial adviser in Brookfield.
The Hartford Business Journal teamed up with the Best Companies Group of Harrisburg, Pa., to rank the state’s top 31 employers. Companies named “Best Places to Work in Connecticut” for 2021 were divided into 13 large companies and 18 small or medium companies by the number of people they employ in Connecticut. For 16 consecutive years, Edward Jones has ranked in the top eight Best Places to Work in Connecticut.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business — from the investments offered to the location of branch offices — caters to individual investors.
Danbury
WCSU earns certification
Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell Commons and Tutoring Resource Center have been awarded International Tutor Training Program Certification through the College Reading & Learning Association, known as the CRLA.
The CRLA is a leading professional organization and certifying body in the field of tutoring and learning assistance in higher education.
WCSU student Anna Bishop, a Brookfield resident pursuing a bachelor of arts in psychology, serves as an Ancell Commons tutor. Peer tutoring is offered free of charge to all WCSU students. To learn more about tutoring services available at WCSU, visit www.wcsu.edu/academic-support/.
Danbury
Real estate agents recognized
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced that 28 agents with the firm’s Northern Fairfield County Brokerage have been recognized by the company with awards for their sales performance in the calendar year 2020, both for total dollar volume and unit sales achieved.
The highest recognition is diamond, awarded to the top producing agents, with further award levels including platinum, gold, silver and bronze. Additional recognitions include the top 15 agents company-wide by volume and units and the top performers by dollar volume and units within each brokerage.
Northern Fairfield County Brokerage agents who ranked within the top 15 company-wide in unit sales included Lorraine Amaral and Kellie Martone.
Diamond award winners included Lorraine Amaral. Platinum award winners included Kellie Martone, Patty McManus and Liz Newnham. Gold award winners included Laura Cruger, Michiko Fahsbender, Mary Guertin, Becky Hood, Laurie Levitt, Jean O’Neill and Kristie Perry. Silver award winners included Mary Aragones, Mary Ellen Barnett, Betty Hensal, Nan Jane Keough, Debbie Pizzo and Adelia Santos. Bronze award winners included Tom Assheton, Debbie Balmaseda, Debbie Burke, Susan Corleto, Lisa DeVellis, Jonathan Hall, Kevin Hickey, Louise Hillery, Pat Kelly, Dan Kuhn and Terri Rotella]. Lorraine Amaral and Kellie Martone were the top producers in the brokerage by dollar volume, and were the top producers by unit sales.
Danbury
Free Pre-Season Clinic
Danbury Youth Baseball will hold a free pre-season clinic.
The program is open to all Danbury youth athletes, ages 7 to 12.
The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27.
Walk-in spring season registration will be available.
The season starts April 17. Registration is available from now through March 28.
Danbury
Immaculate students win awards
Six Immaculate High School students were awarded at the annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Regional Art Awards were presented to Brooke Squitieri ’21, Anna Kopec ’23, and Olivia Esposito ’23.
Regional Writing Awards were presented to Spencer Squitieri ’21, Zachary Meyerson ’21, and Caitlin Doherty ’21.
Kent
Marvelwood Town Scholarship 2021
The Marvelwood School announced Terra McGurk ‘25 as the recipient of its 2021 Town Scholarship.
As the winner of this prestigious merit-based award, McGurk will receive a full scholarship to attend Marvelwood as a day student. She lives in Kent and is in the eighth grade at Kent Center School. Her family was thrilled to receive the news.
The scholarship is available to a new rising freshman or sophomore day student. Selection is based on the candidate’s potential to contribute to and benefit from the Marvelwood experience. Town Scholars are expected to demonstrate good citizenship and solid academic progress throughout their Marvelwood careers. The award is renewable annually.
A total of six students applied for the Town Scholarship. Candidates came from three towns — Kent, Sharon and Washington — and three different schools: Kent Center School, Sharon Center School and Washington Montessori.
Region
Exhibit seeks submissions
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is calling artists from Connecticut and New York for submissions for an online exhibit to open in May and showcase monochromatic works that demonstrate the struggle of a society that is decidedly not “color blind” when it comes to racial struggle.
Artists are asked to demonstrate through a colorless lens the symbols of liberation, resistance or empowerment that will offer a visually compelling account of the breadth of experiences and struggles that affect people of color. Artists have the power to control their use of color and imagery in ways that can create a better and constructive impact on our culture, making people understand the importance of life and its value.
Artist and teacher Lisa D’Amico, who has worked as an independent curator for the past 15 years, will curate the show.
The “Color Blind” exhibition will be unveiled online on May 14 and will remain on display through Aug. 27. For further details and to submit a piece of art for consideration, visit https://www.cawct.org. For more information, contact Lisa D’Amico email [email protected].
Region
‘Lose to Win’ program is back
The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut is bringing back its “Lose to Win” program.
The 10-week healthy lifestyle challenge includes weekly cardio and strength training goals, virtual bi-weekly nutrition classes, bi weekly challenges, and special events just for participants
Participants will also also receive support of captains and teammates, support of trainers, group exercise instructors and health educators, 10 weeks of motivation, and opportunities to try new offerings at the Y,
Participants will learn to make sustainable healthy lifestyle changes, sustain motivation, and track their food and exercise. Registration opens March 15.
Ridgefield
Congresswoman Hayes visits with Ms President US
Ms President US held its seventh session last month focusing on the federal government.
U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and Annamarie Goyzueta, director of operations at the US House of Representatives, Annamarie Goyzueta were special guest speakers. They joined the Zoom session and spoke with the girls and their mentors.
Hayes described how her experience teaching affects her politically and gave the advice she would give to young girls today. Goyzueta spoke to the girls about what it’s like behind the scenes of government and her experiences working in politics.
Washington
Organization to host Volunteer Day
The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines — known as H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut— will hold its first Volunteer Day of 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The rain date is Sunday.
Volunteers may help with grooming, hand walking horses, cleaning paddocks and barns or repairing fences and outbuildings. Dress comfortably, wear waterproof shoes, and bring tools. Lunch will be provided.
In addition to meeting horses, there will be a tack sale from noon to 3 p.m. for those looking for saddles, blankets and other equipment.
The organization is celebrating its 40th year. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington, CT. For more info please visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.
