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Stamford Picnic Supports Veterans, First Responders
STAMFORD, Conn. -- An afternoon of food and fun to show support for U.S. military veterans and first responders affected by post-traumatic Stress Disorder is planned for Sunday, Oct. 1, at Cove Island Park in Stamford.There is no charge to those with service ID, and public donations are accepted. Dan Karger, the organizer of the first PTSD Warriors Cove Island Picnic, said the day is designed to recognize the men and women who serve on the front lines.
Activities will include tai chi, yoga, Frisbee-tossing, miniature golf and touch football.
The U.S. Veterans Affairs Department estimates …
'Beatles Night' Performed To Sold Out Crowd At Darien's DAC Stage
DARIEN, Conn. -- The DAC Stage of the Darien Arts Center had its first production of the new season last week with Beatle Night. A sold out crowd opened the 2016-17 season, which featured a live band performing two sets of Beatles songs.
Band members included Darien resident Robert Schaffer, Paul Block, Gary Kristoph, Frank Riccio, Lou Patrick, Mike Conin, Claire Kenny and Chris Balestriere.
Schaffer, Riccio, and Patrick played guitar, with Block on keyboards, Conin on drums and Kristoph on bass. Kristoph, Riccio, Kenny, Balestriere and Patrick shared vocals on various tunes.
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