Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
Good morning, Norwalk.
🏘️ Community
Fourteen Norwalk restaurants are partnering to raise funds and provide holiday meals for over 500 families this season—by selling discount books and hosting a raffle for free meals.
Proceeds will be used to buy grocery gift cards so families can enjoy a warm meal during the holidays.
🎭 Culture
Michael J. Bielawa and Christina E.
Cole have published books that document eerie legends along Long Island Sound—covering tales like Captain Kidd's buried treasure and haunted lighthouses. Their works may inspire local residents to learn more about Connecticut's mysterious coastal lore.
🌲 Environment
Across Connecticut, fall colors are peaking as bright leaves adorn parks and countryside roads.
The dazzling foliage will continue for about two weeks before gradually fading in early November.
🏛️ Government
A $3.5 million state grant is funding a renovation of Veterans Memorial Park Marina dock to expand public waterfront access and update berthing for vessels and personal watercraft by replacing floats, pilings, fixed piers and ramps.
The project — which will also enhance ADA access, tidal wetlands and parking while introducing a new facility design — is set to begin this fall or winter.
Connecticut officials warned that SNAP benefits will stop on Nov 1—if the federal shutdown persists—and nearly 360,000 residents may lose essential grocery aid.
State agencies and community partners are preparing to fill the gap by increasing support for local food pantries.
🏥 Health
Connecticut’s health insurance open enrollment begins November 1 and runs through January 15 for plans starting February 1.
Officials warn that nearly 52,000 residents risk losing coverage and 130,000 may see reduced financial help if enhanced tax credits are not extended—placing higher costs on many families.
🎉 Norwalk Events
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Indigo De Souza Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket prices range from $54 to $100 — Catch the indie sensation Indigo De Souza live in concert.
Carlos Soraluz Live Performance
9 PM — Bambu Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original voice of 'Armonía 10' as they perform classic hits.
Electric Fear Garden Halloween Bash
5-11 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — $300 prize for best group costume — Halloween celebration with DJs and spooky vibes.
Author Talk with Local Poet Mary Keating
5 p.m. — Wolfpit Elementary School — Free entry — Discover Mary Keating's empowering memoir presented in engaging verse.
Bingo Loco
7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a wild night of bingo, DJs, and outrageous prizes in Norwalk's most energetic party.
FOOTLOOSE the MUSICAL OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT!
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts proudly presents the explosive Broadway musical Footloose, opening Thursday night, Nov. 13 at 8 PM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16th. Brimming with vitality, heart, and hit songs, Footloose showcases the Conservatory’s outstanding musical theatre students in a production that celebrates the power of expression and the joy of dance and brings fresh life to this beloved story of a small town finding its rhythm again.
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