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Instrument Consignment Sale in Fairfield CT

Neena — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:01:40 +0000

Instruments for budding musicians in Westport Connecticut can cost a pretty penny - especially if there is more than one child in the family. So, the Music Parents Association of the Fairfield High Schools is holding an instrument consignment sale.

Event: Instrument Consignment Sale

Where: Fairfield Warde High School, cash or check only

When: Saturday September 13 from 8:30am to 12:00pm

If you have an instrument to consign bring them to the small gym on Friday September 12 between 4pm and 7pm. You can set your own price and will receive 70% of the sale price.

For more info call (203)255-2149 or email Beth McTigue at mpasale@aol.com

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Free iPods for Students at Apple

Neena — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:46:29 +0000

This is not specifically related to Westport Kids, but I wanted to let you know that Apple has begun an awesome promotion for students.

Buy a Mac for college and get a free iPod touch. Order online and get free shipping.

Now through September 15, 2008 if you buy a Mac computer for your student you will receive your choice of an 8 gb iPod nano or iPod Touch free.

If you are considering the purchase of a Mac computer you will want to take advantage of this sale. Shop through the link above to get the best deals.

Just a little FYI.

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Instrument Consignment Sale in Fairfield CT

Managing Your Food Allergies

Neena — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:26:48 +0000

The Food Allergy Initiative Connecticut presents:

Managing Your Food Allergies: A Seminar for Teens and Young Adults

This event will take place on Tuesday May 13, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Weston Public Library at 56 Northfield Road in Weston Connecticut.

Medical experts including Scott H. Sicherer M.D. of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY and a panel of speakers will discuss living and coping with food allergies. Admission is free. For more information visit the Food Allergy Initiative website. And to RSVP email hdjaffe [at] optonline [dot] net.

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Disney DVD Giveaway!

Neena — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:47:17 +0000

Many of you know that in addition to Westport-Kids.com, I also run a parenting tips site NeenMachine.com. I often get the opportunity to host some awesome family oriented giveaways on that site. I figure that many of you have families of your own and may be interested in the chance to win some fun stuff.

Right now I am hosting a giveaway at NeenMachine.com where I have 3 copies of the newly released Disney DVD - The Cabelleros Collection featuring the two Disney movies - The Three Caballeros and Saludos Amigos. All you need to do to enter is click over to the contest post at NeenMachine.com and leave a short comment - something like “This sounds great!” would work.

Just thought I would pass on the info!

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Baskin and Robbins: Cheap Ice Cream Tonight!

Neena — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:39:45 +0000

As I mention on my parenting advice site - tonight is Baskin Robbins 31 cent Scoop Night.

Yup, from five in the evening until ten pm you can get a two and a half ounce scoop of ice cream at Baskin and Robbins in Westport Connecticut and all across the country for just thirty one cents. You can’t beat that!

This offer is good for tonight April 30, 2008 only. So treat the family, especially the kids to a sweet treat on a school night. They will love you for it!

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Fairfield County Children’s Choir is Auditioning

Neena — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:21:35 +0000

If you have a budding opera singer in your midst, the Fairfield County Children’s Choir is auditioning! Children in grades 4 to 12 that sing in treble are needed.

Auditions are by appointment and will be held at the Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield Connecticut. Call (203) 414-4292 to schedule an appointment.

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Electronics Recycling in Westport Connecticut

Neena — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:44:47 +0000

Good news for all of you that want to make Westport Connecticut a little “greener” for our future. Beginning July 1, 2008 the Town of Westport will begin offering electronics recycling at the Town’s transfer station.

Increasingly, electronics waste makes up a large portion of this country’s garbage. This is incredibly bad for the environment and even worse for future generations. Thankfully Westport Connecticut is providing an alternative.

Instead of throwing away your unused and unwanted electronics items, take them down to the transfer station where you can recycle them for free for the time being. If volume and cost becomes too great then Westport may consider charging for this service.

Also, if you are not already aware, you can recycle fluorescent light bulbs at the transfer station. These energy saving bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury so it is best to dispose of them properly and not place them in regular trash.

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Memorial Day Parade in Westport Connecticut

Neena — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:03:37 +0000

The annual Memorial Day Parade in Westport Connecticut will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday May 26, 2008.

The parade will begin at Saugatuck Elementary School and follow Riverside Ave. to a right onto Post Road West. The parade will then turn onto Myrtle Ave., go past Town Hall, to Main Street where it will end in Parker Harding Plaza.

There will be cermonies on the green across from Town Hall after the parade.

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Westport Connecticut - No Animals at Beaches

Neena — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:56:36 +0000

Just a reminder that April 1, 2008 marks the beginning of the “no animals at beaches” season in Westport Connecticut.

While there are many arguments for and against this rule - it is what it is, and it is easy to forget after a long winter.

Keep in mind that this law includes all beach areas including parking lots (except the Soundview lot at Compo Beach) and grassy areas in addition to the actual beach itself.

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Cupid’s Corner at the Beardsley Zoo

Neena — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:15:24 +0000

Given the mild temperatures this winter, a family trip to the Beardsley Zoo in February may be just the thing to entertain the kids during the winter break this week. Located near Westport Connecticut, the Beardsley Zoo is offering a program called Cupid’s Corner daily from Monday February 18 to Friday February 22, 2008 from 1 to 2 pm.

This program which is aimed at elementary age children will feature a different animal everyday. Animal facts, animal tales, and arts and crafts will round out a fun filled hour. Cupid’s Corner will be conducted inside Professor Beardsley’s Research Station so everyone will stay warm and dry.

The Cupid’s Corner program is free with paid zoo admission. For more information visit the Beardsley Zoo website.