Good morning, Norwalk.

After a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk will resume its bingo nights at its upstairs hall at 60 County Street.

The games will run every Thursday except the third—doors open at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 to support local veteran and community programs.

The Goo Goo Dolls will perform with Dashboard Confessional at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on August 8 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets range from $106 to $1,195 for VIP access.

This concert will feature a mix of classic hits and new music as the band returns to Connecticut after its 2024 Soundside Music Festival appearance.

In Deep River near the Connecticut River, state officials and local residents clashed on Friday after efforts to correct false claims about diquat—used in an EPA-approved program to control invasive hydrilla—became heated.

Officials stressed that cleaning boats can help prevent the spread of the weed.

Former state Rep. Fred Wilms, a longtime financial executive and Norwalk resident, announced his candidacy for state treasurer and said he will focus on reforming the underfunded pension system, reducing state debt and increasing accountability — pledging to act as a taxpayer watchdog. He previously served in the state House and chaired Norwalk’s Board of Estimate — Taxation during the recession while working as a senior vice president at a local bank.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket details to be announced — Experience the sounds of acclaimed musician Nick Lowe alongside the energetic Los Straitjackets.

JuiceBox Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — Free entry — Experience the energy of JuiceBox with indie-rock tunes from a talented local band.

Broadway in the Park

4-6 p.m. — Mathews Park — $20 Adults/$15 Children — Enjoy thrilling Broadway performances with food and fun for the whole family.

SoNo Play Date

10-11 a.m. — SoNo Stew Leonard III Activity Room — Free entry — A fun-filled hour of activities for kids and families in the heart of Norwalk.