Sherrill Crivellone of New Discoveries Coaching will present “The Project of Your Life: Taking Control of What Really Matters to You” to Mondays @ 7 networking group on Nov 28, at 8 a.m., at United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston, 49 Weston Road.

This presentation suggests there are 7 stages of self-discovery that can help you see your quest for a new job, career, or professional life in a different, more personally relevant way. The project of your life is . . . you. This presentation will look at how you can actually put yourself in the center of your job search and focus you on achieving what matters most to you.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

M@7 is a networking and job search skills organization. Its programs and resources benefit and energize members in their career searches, and “pay it forward” to each other and the community.

Email: mondaysseven@gmail.com. Website: mondaysat7.org.

Schedule:  Networking and announcements, 7-8 a.m.; presentation with Q&A, 8-9 a.m.; clean-up, 9-9:15 a.m.

Directions: United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston, 49 Weston Road (Route 57). Merritt Parkway, Exit 42. Drive about one-quarter mile north, the entrance is on the left. Park in back on the right. Enter and walk down the right corridor.

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Michelle Romero, center, is thankful for employees of the Stratford Home Depot making repairs to her home. — Contributed photo

As families gather around dinner tables this Thanksgiving, many Stratford residents will have plenty to be thankful for.

Count Michelle Romero among the very thankful.

The prospect of paying thousands of dollars to fix her home’s roof had her nervous and worried. Instead, staff members from the Home Depot performed the necessary repairs and then some for the U.S. Army veteran, leaving her relieved and appreciative.

“It’s good to know that you’re cared for,” she said.

In January, Romero had received a letter from her insurance company that repairs were needed on the roof and driveway of her Boswell Street home in order for the coverage to continue. Even though there was no leaking or other problems with the roof, she was told it had to be done.

Romero, 33, began searching for quotes to get the work done. She visited the Home Depot to speak with its staff about the cost of doing the work, but she had a feeling she would not be able to afford it. Romero said she had been denied a store charge card and another program to finance the repairs. The roof repair would have cost Romero nearly $5,000.

That’s when Bryan Rodriguez and the Home Depot staff stepped in.

Rodriguez, an assistant store manager, and some staff members visited her home to assess how much the work would cost. They later worked it out so that they could make the roof repairs at no charge to Romero.

Home Depot employees do work on the roof of Michelle Romero’s home over the summer. Romero, an Army veteran, had the work done for her as a courtesy of the home and hardware giant. — Contributed photo

The Home Depot does work nationwide with veterans, Rodriguez said, and local stores usually do a major project every three months for veterans, veterans groups and not-for-profit organizations. Some of their most recent work includes repainting walls at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9460 headquarters, located across Barnum Avenue from Stratford’s Home Depot. The local store also volunteered time and materials for a community garden at Honeyspot House.

So it was good to step in to assist Romero, who joined the Army National Guard after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and served in Afghanistan from August 2012 to August 2013.

The work was completed by certified installers, Rodriguez said. Materials were paid for through a non-profit foundation, and store associates volunteered their time.

“Basically [the veterans] are defending our freedom. We formed a connection [with Michelle] and we put ourselves in her shoes,” Rodriguez said.

The Home Depot staff didn’t stop with the roof. They also volunteered to make some interior repairs, including adding crown molding to the kitchen, putting a new filter in her home’s furnace, removing rugs from the stairs and replacing them with laminate treads, and adding frames for doors for the bedrooms of Romero’s sons, Justin, 12, and Jaden 8 . Romero said the boys had to get used to having doors for their rooms, but they enjoy closing them to muffle mom’s voice when she calls for them.

“They like having their doors. Before I could yell for them, but now I can’t do that,” Romero says with a chuckle.

Rodriguez says it’s nice to see Romero getting some needed improvements for her abode.

“For me, personally, it feels awesome,” Rodriguez said of the project. “As one of the leaders in the store, great to show other people in the store this is what Home Depot has to offer and that it’s a great company.”

Romero has profusely thanked the Home Depot employees for the work and said it showed her that people value her and what she’s done.

“It gets me emotional,” she said.

Rodriguez was happy to do the work and noted Romero’s appreciation.

“She hasn’t stopped [talking about it],” Rodriguez said. “She couldn’t stop talking to us and she cooked for us. It made us feel very good and made us feel like family.”
Perhaps family enough to invite some guys in orange over for some Thanksgiving turkey. Romero says she plans to text The Home Depot guys to stop by on Thursday.

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Coat drive

Bankwell in Fairfield is collecting new or gently used coats in all sizes for men, women and children for the holidays for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission now through Dec. 30. Items may be brought to either of the bank’s two Fairfield branches, which are located at One Sasco Hill Road or 2220 Black Rock Turnpike. The Bridgeport Rescue Mission supports hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people throughout Fairfield County 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Cat Project meeting

The Stratford Cat Project will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street; scp4cats@yahoo.com.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol will be performed performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30-9 p.m., at Black Rock Church, 3680 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Gerald, an actor and producer hailing from Oxford, England, portrays all 26 characters of the tale in his captivating rendition of this holiday classic. Sponsored by The Historical Christmas Barn of Wilton. All proceeds will benefit Urban Impact of CT, Inc. Tickets, at $15 (reserved seating), may be obtained at HistoricalChristmasBarn.com or urbanimpactct.org.

Cocktails for a Cause

The 8th annual Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause will be held at the Rolling Hills Country Club Wilton on Thursday Dec. 1, from 7-10 p.m., and at Hyatt Regency Greenwich on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 7-10 p.m. Each guest will receive a fully-assembled gingerbread house to decorate; wine and a light dinner buffet included. Early reservations are recommended. Tickets for the event are $150, with all proceeds going to The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education. To register an individual or table of friends, visit thecenter-ct.org or call 203-348-9346. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are still available for this event.

Catholic Daughters Christmas party

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Cecelia #735 will host their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 3, at noon, at Blue Goose Restaurant, 326 Ferry Blvd., Stratford.  Members are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local charity.

Anyone with questions or who wishes to attend, call Regent Lorraine Faiella at 203-377-3295.

Holiday letters

Trumbull Community Women is offering personalized letters from either Santa or Frosty the Snowman this holiday season. There will be a variety of letters used so that each child can receive a different one, and for those who do not celebrate Christmas, they are offering a letter from Frosty the Snowman. Each letter is written on special holiday paper and is available for a $5 donation. The letters will be postmarked from the North Pole, NY, if received by Friday, Dec. 2. All other requests must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 14, to ensure delivery. The application for the letters is available at both libraries and on the group’s website at trumbullcommunitywomen.org.

Cookie sale

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Cafe and Sale Saturday, Dec. 3, 10-noon, Fellowship Hall, 275 Huntington Road, Stratford. Shoppers may purchase or bring their own holiday tins to fill from a wide selection of homemade traditional and ethnic holiday cookies, including vegan and gluten-free. Sampling plates and beverages may be enjoyed in the Cafe. Santa will welcome youngsters of all ages; 203-378-1020, Facebook/uucgb.org.

Agriscience holiday shop

The Holiday Shop at Trumbull High School’s Agriscience and Biotechnology Center, 536 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull is open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There also will be a Craft & Holiday Boutique on Dec. 3 and 4. The sale features wreaths, poinsettias, and other plants. Most items are grown or made by the students; 203-452-4200.

Holiday open house

The Stratford Cat Project will be hosting a Holiday Open House at the Star Factory, Paradise Green, 3520 Main Street, Stratford, on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon-3 p.m. The event will include food, beverages, a large array of cat and holiday themed items, and raffle baskets. Meet volunteers, bring photos of your kitties. Bring a donation of canned Friskies or Fancy Feast cat food, scoopable litter, paper towels, black garbage bags, hand sanitizer or gift cards to WalMart or Petco and receive a free raffle ticket. Special guest appearances by kitties of SCP. For more information, email scp4cats@yahoo.com.

Winter blanket drive

The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street, Seymour is holding a Warm Winter Blanket Drive from Dec. 5-9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. All donations will benefit the Salvation Army and the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop.

My Fair Lady auditions

Auditions for My Fair Lady at Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove Street, Shelton Saturday, Dec. 10, 10-2. For more information on the play and the roles, visit centerstageshelton.org or call 203-225-6079.

Cat adoption events

Stratford Cat Project hosts a cat and kitten adoption and food drive Saturday, Dec. 10 and 17, 11-3, H-3 Pet Supply, 475 Hawley Lane, (Big Y Shopping Center), Stratford. SCP desperately needs food/supply donations of Friskies and Fancy Feast Cat Food, Friskies Surfin Turfin Dry Food, Purina One Dry Food; paper towels, Lysol/bleach wipes, scoopable litter, latex gloves, copy paper and gift cards to H3 Pet Supply, WalMart, Staples or Stop and Stop; scp4cats@yahoo.com.

Holiday boutique

Congregation B’nai Torah, Trumbull will hold a holiday boutique Sunday, Dec. 11. Vendor applications are being accepted for this non-denominational event. Interested vendors should contact the B’nai Torah office at 203-268-6940 or office@bnaitorahct.org for an application or more information.

Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club trips

Feb. 15-17, 2017 Atlantic City Getaway at Resorts in Atlantic City, includes two shows: Resorts Entertainers, and America’s Got Talent finalist Paul Salos with his Frank Sinatra tribute, $60 slot bonus and $60 food voucher, $196 double, $296 single, $186 triple. For trip reservations and information call Ruth Pavluvcik, 203-783-1173.

Toastmasters

The Park City Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility, 7003 Main St., Stratford. The club helps people become effective communicators, building on presentation and impromptu speaking skills. All are welcome to attend to see what Toastmasters is all about; parkcitytoastmasters.com.

Bereavement Ministry

The Bereavement Ministry at St. Mark’s Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, started on Sept. 13, and meets for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 9:45-11:15 a.m. The program is based on a structured format. The New Day Journal, whose primary focus is on medication, prayer, bible readings and sharing of feelings. All are welcome. Information: Susan Monk, 203-257-6999.

Transportation for seniors

The Trumbull Senior Center provides medical transportation within the following towns/cities: Trumbull, Bridgeport, Stratford, Monroe, and Shelton. Rides are for those traveling to and from the senior center, medical appointments, legal appointments and nutrition programs. Contact Ashley Grace at 203-452-5137 to schedule a ride.

Notre Dame High 50th reunion

Notre Dame High School (boys and girls) Class of 1966 is planning a 50th reunion for spring 2017. If interested in working on the Class of 1966 Reunion committee or to receive more information, contact the Notre Dame Alumni Office at tmarzik@notredame.org or 203-372-6521, ext. 242.

Harding High 65th reunion

The Warren Harding High School class of 1952 is holding its 65th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, from 1-5 p.m., at the Blue Goose Restaurant, Ferry Boulevard, Stratford.

Tickets are $30. Checks may be made out to Warren Harding High School Class of 1952. Check and reservation should be mailed to Mike Mocciae, 15A Heritage Crest, Southbury, CT. 06488. Information: 203-264-6838.

Compassionate Friends meeting

The Bridgeport Chapter of The Compassionate Friends holds its meetings at the Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, every second Tuesday of each month, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to the meeting for Sterling House’s Food Pantry. The Bridgeport Chapter of The Compassionate Friends is a non-denominational support group for parents, grandparents, and adult siblings who are grieving the death of their child or grandchild, tcfbridgeport.org, 475-882-9695.

Caregiver support

Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Centers, 720 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford hosts a caregiver support group the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Next: Oct. 10. Groups help to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. RSVP to Mary Pruzinsky, 203-380-1228.

Helicopter museum

National Helicopter Museum at the Eastbound RR Station is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. Emphasizes the birthplace of America’s Helicopter Industry via photos, audio visuals displays, plus a simulator. Free admission and parking; 203-375-8857.

Retirees Friendship Club

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club meets the second Friday of each month, at 1 p.m., at St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church, 1300 Stratford Road, Lordship. Coffee and pastry at every meeting, and throughout the year, lunches, a picnic and a Christmas party. All Sikorsky retirees and spouses welcome. Information: Alton R. Donofrio, 203-380-1940.

Bingo

Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 289 has bingo every Sunday, at 1 p.m., at 44 Dodge Avenue, Stratford. Admission: $12; 203-581-6948.

Stratford Knights of Columbus St. James Council #2370 holds weekly bingo Mondays at their council hall, 2252 Main St., across from Sterling House. Doors open at 5 p.m., first game at 6:45. Progressive jackpot. Snacks and beverages available. No smoking.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Orthodox Church, 600 Silver Lane. Free beverages and snacks. Information: Carole, 203-375-2621; or on Wednesday evenings, call 203-386-8889.

Diabetes prevention

Free diabetes prevention program Thursdays, 6 p.m., Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room, 3272 Main Street. To register, call 203-375-5844, ext. 32.

Caregiver’s support

Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Centers hosts a Caregiver’s Support Group the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., 720 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford. The group helps to provide emotional, educational and social supports for caregivers. It can also assist in developing methods and skills to solve problems associated with caregiving responsibilities. Open to the public. RSVP to Mary Pruzinsky, 203-380-1228.

Looking to the skies

The Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society meets for observing the first and third Friday of each month, and at posted times for special events. Details may be found at bmas.org or the group’s Facebook page. The group may be contacted by email at info@bmas.org or by calling Mark Holden at The Holden Agency, 203-261-2521.

Art League seeks members

Monthly meetings in Shelton feature local artists and demonstrations. For more information email Diane Napolitano at napolitanj@comcast.net.

Divorced Catholics support

“Journey of Hope” program for separated and divorced catholics meets every Saturday, from 10-11 a.m., Holy Family Parish Office, 700 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield, 203-336-1835.

Al-Anon meetings

Al-Anon is a resource for family members and friends affected by alcoholism. More than 14,000 Al-Anon Family Groups meet every week throughout the U.S. and Canada. There are no dues or fees to participate. For information about groups in Connecticut, call 1-888-825-2666. For more information about Al-Anon, visit ct-al-anon.org. A free publication is available at Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org.

Nutmeg Stamp Club

The Nutmeg Stamp Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the all purpose room at Atria Stratford, 6911 Main Street. A small auction and presentation usually occur. Refreshments are served. Dues of $10 per year will be collected for anyone who would like to become a member. Ed Corfini. 203-384-8197.

A Christmas Carol will be performed performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30-9 p.m., at Black Rock Church.

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The Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families and Stratford Rotary Club have provided free coffee cup sleeves with a message encouraging parents to talk early and often to their children about the risks of underage alcohol and marijuana use.

Research shows that teens who learn about the risks from their parents are up to 50% less likely to try alcohol and marijuana. The coffee sleeves were distributed at the annual BHS vs. SHS Thanksgiving Game and Town Hall Holiday Tree Lighting.

“The Stratford Rotary Club is proud to support the Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families’ Coffee Sleeve Campaign,” said Lou Perno, Stratford Rotary President, “our mission is to support initiatives like this, which will positively benefit our community.”

As members of the Partnership, the Stratford Rotary Club is among the town and community leaders, youth and parents working to reduce youth substance abuse and create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive.

For more information, visit StratfordPartnership.org.

Tammy Trojanowski, Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families Program Director and Lou Perno, Stratford Rotary Club President.

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Jingle Bell Run — The 27th annual Jingle Bell Run, a 5k road race through Nichols takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9:15 a.m. More race day information is available at www.niajinglebellrun.com.

Contact Fred Palmieiri at fpalmieri6134@earthlink.net to become a sponsor or to volunteer.

Christmas Tree lighting — The Christmas Tree Lighting on the Nichols Green at 5 p.m. The Hillcrest Choraleers will sing carols on the steps of the Nichols United Methodist Church rotunda. Santa Claus will make an appearance at the end with the assistance of the Nichols Fire Department.

For more information, visit niatrumbull.org or the NIA Facebook page.

Any Nichols resident who had not joined in 2016 or who is new to Nichols, may become a member now good through 2017.

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The Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) will be hosting the 27th annual NIA Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, Dec. 3. A favorite for area sports enthusiasts, it is a classic 5K race through the heart of Nichols, with one of the best downhill finishes of any race in Fairfield County.

The Nichols community, in its annual kick-off to the holiday season, will welcome several hundred runners from the tri-state area to join them in one of the last major area races of the year.

All levels of runners and walkers are welcome.

Visit the race website, niajinglebellrun.com, both to register and get more information about the race.

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The annual Christmas on Main celebration of the season will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Stratford United Methodist Church on Main Street across from town hall.

At 3 p.m., Advent Joy in Music will be presented in the sanctuary, followed by a pork dinner in the parish Hall at 5 p.m. The Christmas Boutique will be open for shopping after the musical celebration, as well as a cookie walk.

The musical presentation is free, with a $12 donation suggested for the dinner.

To make dinner reservations, call 203-375-5851.

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Make-A-Wish Connecticut celebrated 30 years of wishes come true at their annual Celebrating Wishes Ball on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Greenwich Country Club. The annual dinner, dance and auction raised more than $550,000 this year, which will go towards granting the wishes of Connecticut children with life-threatening medical conditions

In their 30 years of existence, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has granted more than 2,700 wishes for local children.

John Crowley, a Wish Dad, former National Board Chair and the inspiration for the film Extraordinary Measures, was the special guest of the event and began the evening’s program with a speech about his family’s journey and the impact of a wish. Following his speech, Pam Keough, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Connecticut thanked everyone for coming and helping the event be so successful.

Event emcees Michael Kay of the YES Network and Jodi Applegate introduced nearly a dozen Wish Kids to the 400 guests in attendance. The “Wish Ambassadors” had their wishes granted over the past year and joined guests to share their unique stories throughout the evening.

Two particular Wish Kids were honored at the 30th Anniversary celebration this year: 6-year-old Quinn, who wished to go to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, and 10-year-old Connor, who wished to go on a Mediterranean cruise. Quinn and Connor shared their stories of how their wishes gave them hope, strength and joy to continue to fight their conditions.

The event’s co-chairs Brooke and Nicholas Bohnsack, Gina and John Filippelli, Sharon and David Platter and Julie and John Rivard served as leaders of a team of volunteers.

Members of the honorary event committee are Jodi Applegate, David Cone, Jack Curry, John Flaherty, Michael Kay, Bob Lorenz and Meredith Marakovits.

The Celebrating Wishes Ball was sponsored by Cindy and Rob Citrone, Patricia and Ron Napoli. YES Network, Nestle Waters, WWE, ENCOMPASS, 2(X)ist, Serendipity, HY’s Limousine and Holland & Night.

Honored Wish Recipients Quinn Ostergren & Connor O’Neill

Make-A-Wish Connecticut Committee Chairs Sharon Platter, Brooke Bohnsack, Gina Filippelli and Julie Rivard.

Masters of Ceremonies Michael Kay & Jodi Applegate

Guest Speaker, Wish Dad and inspiration for the film, Extraordinary Measures John Crowley

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One Stratford polling place will be subject to an audit following the Nov. 8 general election.

Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced last week that 5% of the state’s polling locations were randomly selected to have their primary results audited following the election.

Franklin Elementary School was listed among the 38 primary locations for auditing. Nichols Elementary School was chosen as one of the 31 alternate locations.

The audit will involve comparing a hand count of all the votes at Franklin Elementary School in the races for president and vice president, U.S. Senate and the 3rd U.S. House District with those counted by the machine at the polling station, said Rick Marcone, Stratford’s Democratic registrar of voters.

“I think it’s a good thing because it puts peoples’ minds at ease that the machines are working well,” said Marcone. “It’s time consuming, but it’s worth giving people the piece of mind that their voting equipment is accurate.”

Marcone and Republican Registrar Lou DeCilio will count the votes cast at Franklin at 9 a.m Wednesday at Town Hall.

“Connecticut should be proud to have some of the most stringent audit laws in the country. In an election year that saw various entities attempt to sow the seeds of doubt in the process, this state can be assured that all possible safeguards are in place to count every vote,” Merrill said in a statement. “Whether it is Election Day Registration, online voter registration or our meticulous audit process, the rights of the voter are our highest priority in Connecticut.”

The results of audits will be analyzed by the University of Connecticut, the Secretary of the State’s Office and the State Elections Enforcement Commission, and then be made available to the public.

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Third District Councilman Wali Kadeem will hold a community quarterly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at Birdseye Complex Cafeteria, 468 Birdseye Street (rear entrance).

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The Perry House, 1128 West Broad Street, Stratford will host Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This is the fourth year she will be visiting the homestead to welcome children and their parents.

The Perry House elves will host music, storytelling and will be serving light refreshments.

“We will have some fun crafts again this year, said Pat Kees, chairman of this year’s Visit with Mrs. Claus. The children can bring home the crafts that they make in a special crafts bag.”

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free, but donations toward future Perry House events are appreciated.

This year’s event is sponsored by Ashcroft, Inc.

For more information, call 203-377-3779.

Mrs Claus will be visiting the Perry House again on Sunday, Dec. 4.

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Sterling House Community Center recently hosted its annual President’s Volunteer Service Award ceremony to honor 31 Stratford recipients. The awards were established to honor volunteers across the United States, recognizing the important contributions citizens of all ages make to their communities.

Sterling House’s Program & Volunteer Coordinator Pam Robertson welcomed the gathering at the agency auditorium at 2283 Main Street and introduced special guest speaker Sean Kennedy, a member and current chairperson of the Sterling House Association.

“It’s wonderful to see everyone on such a great occasion because tonight is our way of saying thank you to our volunteers who make Sterling House a success,” said Kennedy.

“As you know, Sterling House is an amazing organization. I am lucky to say that it has been a big part of my life now for more than 15 years.

“What is true for me is true for so many in Stratford — Sterling House has shaped the lives of so many and has given so many a chance to give back to this wonderful town.

“I look around this room and I see” many faces, uniquely different, Kennedy said. “But the one thing that everyone has here is their willingness to give to others.  

“I think this quote says it best: ‘Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.’ I hope you enjoy this evening as we thank and honor some of our outstanding youth.”

Bronze level volunteer honorees included: Lili Chipman, Julio Calderon, Lena Cleary, Joshua Duffy, Charles Falotico, Dominick Ferranti, Samantha Gangemi, Marissa Guasp, Destiny Hamilton, Kyle Hoban, Roula Kouvatas, Olivia Moon, Zachary Ormsbee, Robert Parker, Matthew Pond, Hannah Shimura and Isabella Romano.

Silver Level volunteer honorees included: Jada Augustin, Philip Caliendo, Max Chapman, Dasia Clemons, Malcolm Kinder, Julian Melendez, Quincy Nunn, Kara Pepper, Meghan Reynolds, Kaya Wells and Madison Winter.

Gold Level volunteer honorees were: Christopher Brown, Abigail Granton and Jordan Kinder.

For more information on Sterling House Community Center, its programs and services, call 203-378-2620, visit the House at 2283 Main St., or go to its website at sterlinghousecc.org.

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The Stratford Library’s free Monday Matinees series continues with a screening of the 2016 blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War on Dec. 5, at noon, in the Lovell Room.

Captain America (Chris Evans) is leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 146 minutes.

More information is available at stratfordlibrary.org or 203-385-4162.

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Update:  The Town of Stratford Emergency Dispatch Center is back online and operational.

Original story: The Town of Stratford Emergency Dispatch Center currently is having problems with the telephone lines.  

911 still works and will be re-routed to assisting agencies for emergencies.

Non-emergency calls should be placed to 203-381-1219 until further notice.

They do not expect any interruption in services.

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The following students were named to the first quarter honor roll at Stratford High School.

First honors  

Grade 12 — Kimberly Pamela Alvarez, Benjamin F Andrade, Ndidi Hannah Anekwe, Connor William Anstis, Anuoluwapo Oyebola Atoyebi, Mackenzie Bakos, Salwa Baray, Andrea Chantelle Barragan, Britney Noelle Boursiquot, Brianna Sophia Braham, Shaiann Bridges Potts, Shawn Lee Chambers, Danielle Jeanne Cisero, Tatiana Ahly Collet, Jeremy Andrei Gacuan Corpuz, Angela Maria Cortazar, Jessica Nichole Daniels, Olivia J Donnelly, Bexhet Dovolani, Maia Quinn Dufane, Dillon Scott Fabrizio, Samantha Rose Gangemi, Geovanni Nakini Garrison, Matthew T Gerrity, Ryan T Gerrity, Zachary Steven Gottlieb, Liam Patrick Hannon, Brooke Emily Haschak, Caitlin Hoey, Jessica R Homburg, Nicolena M Kapitan, Roula Kouvatas, Victoria Rezende Lima, Daija Lockley, Caroline Michelle Londa, Leanne Mae Lubas, Emily Ann Luciano, Nadine Quinn Mahoney, Roger Martinez, Rebecca M McMahon, Tiffany Lynn Mendenhall, Andrew R Nagy, Allysa Domenica Noccioli, Jenna Marie Noccioli, Tiffany K Owen, Tatyanna Nicole Pettway, Angeleen Christine Pingol, Olivia Rose Plavcan, Brandon Joseph Rashan, Meghan A Reynolds, Nicole Michelle  Richards, Samantha Rose  Rivera, Vanessa Alicia Rivera, Alexis Jenell Rosado, Vanessa N Russo, Molly Rivers Ryan, Janessa Ann Saez, Daniel Joseph Schaefer, Katie Theresa Schneider, Jeffrey R Sharnick, Seira I Siriwardene, Daire Michael Smith, Lucia Solis, Tyler Verissimo, Marguerite Mary Walsh, Kaya C Wells, Emily Kumari Wilson, Brady Robert Young, Hannah Elise Zurlo.

Grade 11 — Mohamad Aljleilati, Juan Jose Alvarez Librado, Noah Sara Anderson, Caitlin Nicole Bacon, Tyler Cree Bailey, Steven James Bonazzo, Christopher John Carey, Ryan Anthony Carrano, Shyla Monet Caserta, Jake Alfred Chittem, Maxwell Thomas Coleman, Ryan Cooper, Skyler Joseph Crabtree, Emma Cranston, Anthony Terrell Davis, Jeremiah David Domschine, Brendan Sander Duffy, Ryan Patrick Duffy, Mikhaila Renee Eller, Zachary Flores, Laura Alves Franca, Emily P Goddard, Ariana Cheyenne Granado, Ameira Samary Hernandez, Gardison Jean, Louice-Guerlyn Jean, Steevenson Jean, Trevor James Johnson, Zachary Bennett Kenney, Jordan Thomas Kinder, Phoebe Bernice Lindsey, Brianna M Lora, Eric Edward Mackowski, Christian Alexander Medina, Philip Carroll Mercurio, Stephany Raquel Morales, Emily Ann Mucherino, Lauren Elizabeth Nadzam, Charles Joseph Netter, Giovanni Oliver-Volterra, Kristi Alexis Pena, Kara Michele Pepper, Marley Cathryn Peterson, Jenique RoseMarie Richards, Alicja Maria Rog, Clarissa Hanna Rotonto, Ayna Saparova, Connor Nicholas Schuessler, Gavin Anthony Scofield, Hannah Lynn Shimura, Aoife Grace Smith, David Tran, Danny Vega, Daniel J Vilarinho, Andrew J Visnicky, Joseph Stanley Wierzbicki, Yasmin Zieneddin.

Grade 10 — Allison Isabelle Boursiquot, Samuel Branyan, Jackson Lawrence Buchanan, Samantha Elizabeth Carbone, Christiana Jessica Carrillo, Alexa Crea, Matthew James Fasanella, Evan James Fernandes, Karli Elizabeth Flores, Bryce Forte, Nathan William George, Charlotte Rose Gilbert, Isiaha Jason Gonzalez, Ashley Yanelly Gramajo, Giovanni Emamuel Gramajo, Nhut Anh Hoang, Gabrielle Celestine Jacob, Abigail Elizabeth Joy, Megan Rose Kozlowski, Timothy Isaiah Laing, Tristan Alexander Lariccia, Saraya Theresa Lewis, Kelly Kassandra Londa, Walter Luciano, Jaysen Anthony Madera, Julia Kathleen Mahoney, Facundo Mateo, Brooks Hannah Matthews, Kevin Andres Mejia, Jennifer Stephanie Melo, Vanessa Merced, Mariana Damar Mestizo, Caeley Rose Ott, Amelia Elizabeth Overby, Chloe Pappas, Madyson E Perley, Faye Elizabeth Rooney, Braydon Lundquist Seaburg, Kayla Theresa Simon, Sanoma K Smart, Evan Alonso Solis, Shea Kathleen Tyler, Nnenna Faith Ugenyi, Melissa Lynn Uhrynowski, Grecia Denys Villavicensio, Kayla Ameila Wilson, Melissa Lodge Wilson, Cheree Marie Wright, Jenna Alyssa Zabaneh.

Grade 9 — Tiffany Freduah Agyemang Okrah, Bolen Alfreh, Chidima Rita Anekwe, Matthew Terrence Antrum, Benjamin David Barg, Osvaldo Barragan, Nallely Dianet Barrios, Teodona Lambrina Bode, Matthew Ryan Brander, Logan Kristoffer Brown, Mariel Esperanza Castillo Diaz, Liam Joseph Chach, Larabe Aamir Chaudhary, Maxwell Alister Csedrik, Nataly Elizabeth DeLeon, Bella Sera DeLorenzo, Niko John Dickervitz, Timothy Martin Doherty, Lauren Nicole Dugan, Da’Shawn Nasir Ellis, Larry Gerrod Ferguson, Maria Dasilva Fernandes, Katherine Keenan Fontan, Trevor Michael Forizs, Kelly Amanda Goddard, Jenna Elizabeth Hannan, Brady Michael Havee, Melannie Hernandez, Matthew Hines, Christy Edven Jean, Allen Jean-Pierre, Paola Giovanie Jeudy, Malcolm James Kinder, Matthew Frantz Lamour, Sean Christopher Latham, Ethan James Lazaro, Helen Fern LeFever, Ruhuan Liao, Skyler Rose Lubas, Carlos Emmanuel Maldonado, Allison Cecilia Marroquin, Natasha Bella Mas, Marissa Medina, Karla Yulissa Morales, Eugene O Nagy, Sebastian Nerio, George Nesterov, Rachel Ann Newall, Terry Ngo, Claire T Noccioli, Nicholas Nunez, Matthew Thomas O’Malley, Josephine Marie Ortega, Ethan Scott Pernek, Giovana Martinez Ribeiro, Ryan Thomas Riccio, Elizabeth SandraLynn Richards, Candice Julia Ryder, Anthony J Salerno, Emily Sargent, Christopher Scott Shular, Vanessa Daje Smith, Gwendelyn Sarah Sokolovic, Sophia Marie Starkey, Dominick George Summa, Jose Antonio Torres, Mia Ann Totten, Bruno Gabriel Volonte, Sheon Janeille White.

Second honors

Grade 12 — Kirsten Nicole Adams, Maher Lotfi Alsakkaf, Connor L Anderson, Tia L Anderson, Ross Bodington, Christian Camargo, Lauren Cesar, Mohammad Bilal Chaudhary, Brandon Ryan Crawford, Kathryn Ann Cullen, Raphaela Ribeiro Dantas, Jessica Alejandra Diaz, James N Dotterman, Stephen R Duncanson, Daniel Duque, Erik Flores, Britnie Gregriana Frances, Dante’ Joseph Francis, Chlorie Moriah Francois, Justin M Gendron, Charlotte Haas, Rory John Hannon, Kimo Hensley, Paige Alexis Hoydick, Emma L Lacourciere, Kelsey Elizabeth Lepesko, Jean-Paul Lieu, Rahaf Mansour, Jonathan Josue Mejia Munoz, Adetayo Olatinwo, Nathalie Esther Pacheco, Amanda Lee Pale, Megan Elizabeth Pale, Martha Polanco, Terry John Ramalho, Carlos Leroy Rosa, Gabriella Nohely Sanchez, Isaiah Justin Moses Schmidt, Christopher Scott-Gray, Raghad Serri, Maggie A Shea, Khalil Bolaji Sokunle, Aliyah Chantel Soto, Steven Joseph Surmaczewicz, Davian Angel Torres, Franklin Albert Vasquez, Robert Bernard Vena, Quinn Joseph Wanyo, Luke Aaron Webb, Michael Raphael Yacik.

Grade 11 — Jacob Michael Paul Ahern, Fawaz Aljleilati, Marah Aljleilati, Taysean Bey Allah, Zachary Elijah Anderton, Heather Colleen Bacon, Samia Scynshia Bajonc, Milton Steve Barrera-Garcia, Dakota Marie Benson, Robert Joseph Bloxsom, Taylor Nicole Brady, Olivia Essence Brooks, Jada Nicole Bryan, Travon Palmer Burnett, Helen Nicolle Calderon, Sean Brian Carroll, Yeison Alejandro Castro, Tabitha Anite Charlestin, Nicholas Joseph Cipriani, Abigail Watkins Colwell, Rory Cooper, Daniel Patrick Cox, Payton Virginia Damato, Laura Daniel, Scott W Detuzzi, Miriam Inez Diaz, Belita Fernades Dos Santos, Kevan Christopher Duffy, Amanda Sue Gallagher, Cassandra Leigh Gilbert, Naishia Renee Gray, Amanda S Haydu, Tyler David Heffern, Molly Rose Hines, Brianna Nicole Lapia, Alexis Victoria Mackbach, Caroline Marin, Therell Gus Mayes, Raymond McIlhoney, Shannon F Meisel, Emma Rose Miller, Isabella Marie Moshier, Matthew N Murray, Edward Hampton Nadeau, Julianna Elina Nunez, Victoria Owusu-Afriyie, Sofia Beatriz Paredes, Nichaja Grace Patterson, Madge Philippe, Kaitlyn Marie Priestley-O’Brien, Damian Quinones, Sara Grace Rader, Brandon Soze Ramirez, Bryana Kameron Rivera, Jalon D Scudder, Zachary James Shaham, Emily Lynn Shaw, Reilly Alexandra Simpson, Victoria Rose Sorrentino, Emily June Sosik, Chyna Karen Tisdale, Dream Alore Marie Whitaker, Jessica Wills, Anaya Evelyn Wright.

Grade 10 — Ashley Alicea, Luis Joseph Alves, Christopher Edward Anstis, Emely Guerrero Baez, Anthony Edward Castro, Noah Christian, Nicholena Honey Connelly, Brianna A D’Aloia, Riley Alexander Danforth, Kaitlin Elizabeth de Friesse, Jacqueline Gayle DeCrescenzo, My Hoang Duong, Zachary Fedak, Heriberto Gonzalez, Evan David Hudenets, Bao-Van Huong, Evans Jean, Kairyn Michelle Jimenez, Ariel Jones, Alisha Khalid, Jeneva Larose, Jaspar Michael Law, Emily Rose Macisco, Kathryn Tatiana Martinez, Justin Masi, Stacy Caroline Medina, Kerrigan Helene Murphy, David Keegan Nalezynski, Kyleen Octayvia Nelson, Charles Nguyen, Kaylee Jae Oestreich, Xavier Chanthavong Ortiz, Julian Michael Pilla, Summer Valencia Reid, Rachel Ruth Sajaw, Chyanne Nicole Sandri, Lydia Christina Schmader, BobbieJune Mary Singer, Nicholas James Sorrentino, Quintan D Staton, Julia Marie Torreso, Anthony David Wilcoxson, Logan Bennett Zezima.

Grade 9 — Sydney Anderson, Adrian Arias, Aidan Vincenzo Brennan, Kierra Elise Campfield, Justin Tyler Canzoneri, Vanessa Elizabeth Carvajal, Heydi Jhaneysi Chacha, Lauren Cullen, Joshua Elliot Darlucio, Clarence Ricky Davis, Nazareth Alejandra De la Borda, Michael Frederick DeBernardo, Paul Leander Duncanson, Valerie Kamyla Duque, Caitlin E Ferrari, Ashanti Marie Geyer, Nicholas Daniel Granja, Angela Denise Grindrod, Christian Haas, Aariana Elaine Hamilton, Elijah Xavier Henry, Bruce Taylor Hines, Christina Marcellus, Sean Michael Martinez, Brendan John McMahon, Sean Brennen Meisel, Damian Artur Miskow, Randall Price Nightingale, Hector Manolo Oliva, Camila Lucia Paredes, Leonardo P Pavon, Antonio Giuseppe Pensanti, Michelle Polanco, Tylise Marie Powell, Samantha-Lyn Ann Ramos, Ava Jean Reilly, Thessy Carla Rene, Christopher Jonathan Russell, Julissa Jahania Santos Sarmiento, Kyla Shai Smith, Giovanni R Stalvey, Gleniece Jada Thompson, Mikaella Elizabeth Torres, James Wassmann, Emma Williams, Debbie Margaret Yerinides.

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The following students were named to the first quarter honor roll at Flood Middle School:

First honors

Grade 7 — Brittany Chiamaka Alino, Christian Chidubem Alino, Jose L Almonte, Alexis J Aquilino, Cassie Faith Auten, Arooj Babar, Emanuel Sergio Palmeira Barbosa, Caitlynn Georgina Barrett, Maria L Batsu, Rexhep Begolli, Ivy L Beninco, Amiya Danielle Bennett, Giuliana Bisogno, Mikayla Jade Bonilla, Sarah Rose Brideau, Janiya Nelice Brookins, Grace Ann Browne, Ymanni Canales, Natalie Caraballo, Drew H Cardarelli, Bella Marie Carlozzi, Shanel Maria Carrasquillo, Nora Ann Carroll, Cody B Carruthers, Angel Castillo, Patrick Wojciech Chudecki, Giavanna M Costanzo, Kalonji Malik Cowan, Aidan Michael Cruz;

Also, Yovanna Christina Cruz, Emily P Csuka, Stephanie Ruth Cunningham, Joanna Czaja, Adriana Marie DeBernardo, Nicholas P DeManche, Elaine Demattos, Savannah N DiNuzzo, Mia I DiPronio, Lea Unique Donofrio, Carolane Dorival, Alma Dovolani, Abby L Duff, Hailey Olivia Dunn, Jacob Dzienis, Natalie E Farrell, Meghan A Fenton, Ashley Abi Fernandez, David R Fredericks, Joseph J Gariepy, Gianna R Gerardi, Jessica M Goduto, Mariana Tara Gonzalez, Fiona M Greaves, Tiana Shanice Gregg, Aidan Philip Grise, Michael J Guasp, Sarah Guerrier, Farah S Hamada, Caitlyn L Haray, Abdul Hameed Harris, Aferdita Hasani, Rylee Rain Henault;

Also, Jonathan W Hylton, Ashley F Ivanko, Hayley J Ivanko, Karlss Lovesky Jean, Kaithlyn A Joseph, Jake C Kalson, Yasmine Kamel, Grace Elizabeth Kascak, Haripriya Kemisetti, Ryan P Kingston, Joseph L Kling, Zinnia R Kling, Angelica Laszczak, Jessica Laszczak, Kyra Elizabeth Ligas, Nolan L Liscinsky, Maria Joy Lisi, Daniel R Lombard, Rebecca A Lothson, Saige MacIntosh, Anthony L Magliochetti, Ean P Malota, Jordyn K Mariano, Luke T McLaughlin;

Also, Ryan M McLaughlin, Brendan Francis McNamee, Briana Marie Medina, Angelo Montes, Daisha M Morehouse, Rane Erin Morrissey, Kate L Moss, Abigail I Murphy, Rayhan T Negedu, Benjamin A Negron, Abigail Happy Nelson, David Nerio, Joshua W Newall, Masengo P Nkuili, Vanessa K Otero, Kourtney A Palucci, Matthew Adrian Pinder, Frank J Ramos, Alyssa M Ranocchia, Karina Maylene Rivera, Julian Alexander Rivera-Guaita, Yanneli Aidah Rodas;

Also, Rose M Rodrigues, Sebastian Rodriguez, Brayden Armando Rosales, Leilani Cora Sealey, Nikhil Shankar, Colin J Shannon, Tanner M Shea, Justin A Siegel, Emily Skiba, Dante Trystian Smith, Sophia R Solemene, Adam Sowinski, Aakarsh S Sriram, Tyler Sean Stanziale, Amelia Rose Szymanski, Spenser Riley Tote, Mariana Rose Trovarelli, Anthony M Valerian, Leann A Vezina, Paris I Watson, Amanda Rose Weinbaum, Quinn Makayla Weir, Daniel J Weyhrauch, Kevinah V Wright.

Grade 8 — Alixandria I Agathos, Danielle C Ahern, Julianna M Alcantara, Daimler Krishjanis Aleksjuks, Keeyon Jaden Asante, Frank Thomas Ballaro, Madison Mae Bannister, Lily Grace Batista, Grace Isabel Beddington, Laurie Annabel Bernard, Luke Edward Blashke, Samuel Aaron Boyd, Jacquelyn Marie Brown, Quinton Robert Budnick, Mi Cai, Tomas Candiotti;

Also, Angelina Sophia Cevallos, Jade Claxton, Kevin Enrique Collazo, Alicia Cook, Brian Alexander Cruz, Haily N Cunliffe, Kolly R DaSilva, Ethan Garrett David, Victoria J Delgado, Mia Lauren DeMezzo, Madison Elizabeth Derubis, Pierre Duvert, Gabriella Marie Elcsics, Dennis N Elrod, Tamara Exile, Armand Fabrizi, Vincenzo J Fabrizi, Jennifer Fajardo, Liliana Reina Flores;

Also, Elizabeth Patsy Frankel, Jenna Ann Garcia, Aditya Sreenivas Gowd, Toni Brianna Greene, Jonathan M Gulish, Karima Mohamed Hamada, Shadi Samir Hamada, Miranda Hasani, William Heiden, Eben Burgess Hikade, Jamie Aaliyah Hopkins, Huy Huong, Alexa Iassogna, Mekaylia Krystal Ingram, Jessiemae Caneo Iquina, Bryan Jean, Andres Jimenez, Korin Dorothy Justinius, Layla Khattak, Sarah Khouja, Monika Kmiecik, Nicholas Andrew Kochiss, Ethan Louis Kudysch, Sean Michael Leclerc, Hannah R Lewis, Brian Scott Lupo;

Also, Vinicius Gabriel Machado, Kaitlyn Marie Madigan, Gianna Amaya Marolo, Ganine Marie Marottolo, Carolina Nicole Martinez, Lindsey Melanie Martinez, Rosanna Asmin Martinez, Morgan Elizabeth McCreary, Megan Angela Montalvo, Kayla Morel, Colleen P Mullane, Brendan Patrick Murphy, John Lucas Nawrocki, Aliya Keyana Nichols, Dylan Soares Nogueira, Kyle Lazaro Nogueira, Mia Bella Noisette, Stephen Atlas Ordner, Kristina Grace Palucci, Brianna Marie Parzyck, Amaya Marie Pemberton, Bianca Andrade Plachi, Kristen Paige Plastini;

Also, Adithya Prabakaran, Mckenzie R Rassavage, Morgan E Reilly, Alexis Emmanuel Reyes, Tatyanna Nicole Reyes, Kylie Rich, Alexandra R Richo, Isabella Rivera, Justin Russo, Jalynette Sanchez, Vincent Joseph Santorelli, Samantha Lynn Schulte, Rabiya Sultan Senel, Reece Seperack, Toyi Hendrik Shimizu Ruffner, Stephanie Lynne Sierer, Amandine Brielle Sime, Emma L Solomon, Jeremiah Machi Stallworth, Ryan Coy Stansberry, Emma Marie Stauber;

Also, Britney K Szarmach, Brooke-Lynn Taylor, Annina Sophia Torcaso, Victoria Lynn Tunney, Cailyn E Valentine, Melanie Michelle Vazquez, Alexaly Yahairis Velazquez, Joseph Junior Velez, Kyle David Velez, Bruno Viera, Nikolaos Sofronios Vlahos, Michelle Trinh Vo, Amanda Kaitlyn Wallace, Marcus LeRoy Winer, Madison E Zurlo.

Second honors

Grade 7 — Shayla Annia Abner, Malachi Acevedo, Kara Eldra-Jwame Aldonza, Natalia E Alstrup, Alexander Manuel Alvarado, Connor Joseph Barbee, Charles Robert Bazso, Jasmine Bedat, Amyra Paris Bernadel, Shanice Bernard, Sophia B Bisogno, Alex Gaston Boursiquot, Elie Loru-Charma Rachel Cadeau, Stephanie Elena Canizalez, Jayden Joel Carrillo, Georgianna M Coletsos, Jeremy Laverne Conder, Gabriella Davila, Valeria Del Carmen Erazo, Jhon Kelly Fernandez Colon, Natalia Flores, James Darren Galpin, John M Gierula;

Also, Jesse James Gillespy, Jacob Matthew Gomez, Maurice Frankson St Aubyn Grey, Claire Nandini Havey, Alec J Hoffman, Rebbecca Lynn Ilioff, Alex Francisco Jochola, Jade Simone Keene, Matthew B Kochiss, Malaysia Allure Lawson, Mikayla Corin Lumfuakiadi, Sean A McGettigan, Natalie Grace Miguel, Nicholas Alan Miller, Matthew S Mirowski, Grace Ann Marie N’Dabian, Danyelle Simone Newton, Ymoni Ortiz, Wilmer Omar Padilla, Sophia B Paternoster;

Also, Leticia Halie Peve, Isaiah Brooks Howard Phillips, Kaylah Fayth Phommachanh, David A Pleban, Kelsey Ponce, Alison Micaela Pulgarin, Briana Ruby Quintana, Hailey Christine Ratta, Jhaleel A-Moz Roberts, Justin Isias Romero, Ryan Romero, Taylor R Rosa, Tamyra Marquisha Russell;

Also, Ceedel C Samson, Yamilex Aida Sanchez, Trever A Santiago, Tyler E Santiago, Joshua W Santos, Michael Manuel Singh, Amanda Aquino Soares, Anaya L Soto, Nia K Staton, Jacob Patrick Stirna, Flynn J Tolido, Brandon Toscano, Matthew S Uberti, Kayla Janai Walker, Alyssa Andrace Williams.

Grade 8 — Tamir J Adams, Yilmaz Aktim, Erhan Semih Akyuz, Paul Ryan Alesevich, Mariah Lauryn Allen, Victor Emilio Alvarez, Olivia Andrade, Alexis Rae Backert, Ashlie Jaylene Bailey, Kaheem Nathanael Barrett, Dylan Andrew Bauer, Lacie Rose Beck, Shane Karvil Bernard, Kenneth James Bonfietti, Cristina Marie Bonilla, Jaiyon Eugene Booker, Matthew William Browne, Juiliet Lynn Capeles, Emilia M Caro, Brianna Lynn Carroll, Briana Amaya Checo, Adriani Contreras-Santiago, Deanna Elizabeth Cronin, Saheim Anthony Davis;

Also, James Brookins DePina, Hailee Michelle DeSalle, Angelica Blue DeSimone, Samuel Nicholas Donovan, Ataliyah Aaliyah Zalene Farrar, Emmett William Frendt, Matthew Alexander Garcia, Kasey Tylor Girard, Gracie Lynne Gorlo, Michael Dean Gramse, Matthew Alan Guzzi, Alyssa Marie Hall, Ethan Samuel Harris, Jason Hernandez, Precious Rose Jackson, Beverly Jeanty;

Also, Alyssa Lianna Joseph, Kyle Philip Kovacs, Daniel Lapinski, Briana Verlayne Laws, Israel Lebron, Charles John Lembo, Austin Donald Levasseur, Madison Love Matias, McKayla Luv Matias, Yamani Michelle McCollough, Colin Sean McKay, Theodore James Frank T Miles;

Also, Crystal Lynne Miller, Siany Paola Mora Madrigal, Brenna Marie Morin, Jamil Negedu, Maurice Josh Neri, Brianna Nguyen, Alexis Noel, Mario A Oliva, Ronald Andree Oliva, Donny Isrrael Paguay, Costantino Pellegrino, Mikaelia Dijonae Reid, Amari Eduardo Rivera, Kayla Rivera, Amaya Rae-Alise Robles;

Also, Jason Santos, Makayla Rose Vaughn Schmidt, Kara Sinise, Malika Monique Smith, Brandon M Soltau, Allex Lloyd Symister, Elijah James Thomas, Leilani Samara Toledo, Sophia Maryn Turnbull, Verany Lucia Valdez Leonardo, Dylan N Vancho, Jayden Robert Wegrzyn, Kwami Del’Von Bruce Williams.

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The following students were named to the first quarter honor roll at Wooster Middle School:

First honors

Grade 7 — Alyssa Maya Abraham, Joseph P Adzima, Amira Agbere, Rania Phoenix Ahmad, Danilzon Andres-Pedro, Amariah L Armstrong, Kenyata Jerome Arrington, Jaylisse Avila, Jailyn A Ballester, Taylor Grace Barnaby, Daniel Michael Barnick, Darvin Alverony Barrios, Javier Alberto Bedoya, Desmond Lamar Billups, Benjamin Branyan, Michael R Burke, Daisy A Campis-Cardoso, Alyssa L Caramanica, Julie Anne Carbone, Edwin A Carcamo, Sydney Mead Carlo, Andrew Carmody, Barrett Matthew Caseria, Benjamin Logan Casinelli;

Also, Malachi Korey Christy, Isabelle R Cola, Julian Roberto Collazo, Erin Kate Collier, Jamie Lynn Corpuz, Matthew S Coutinho, Rebecca DePietro, Alyssa Jean Diaz, Alexia Distasio, Nina G Donnelly, Sebastian K Dykes, Anna K Flockhart, Bianca Braganca Gama, Rudy O Gramajo, Rachel M Gripp, Angel G Herrera, Allison K Ingersoll, Jayme P Iodice, Darrell Jamison;

Also, Lucas G Jenkins, Cory Jolyne Jennings-DuBois, Sanaa Jerry, Zachary Peter Johnson, Sheila Margaret Jones, Julia Karwacki, Skyler Jerlene Kelemen, John Patrick Kiely, Jayquan Bryant Kirkland, Jaden Elijah Lazaro, Emily Patricia Libowitz, Nyla Ashley Livingston, Ian James Lubas, Juliette N Macisco, Valerie Jennifer Madera, Olivia G McEwen, Ethan Ross McNamara, Lelia Grace Mellen, Natalie M Melo, Samiya Catherine Menz-Torres, Benjamin Jackson Miller;

Also, Sydney Cheyenne Myers, Killian E Navara, Brennan J Newcomb, Leon Duc Nguyen, Morgan Thi Nguyen, Amanda Eileen Ogrodowicz, Elmer A Oliva, Natalie E Orris, Jakob M Overby, Andy Pham, Abby Rene Pinckney, Alyssa V Poremba, Kayla Brianna Quirk, Marcus Jabez Ramirez, Genaya Jelissa Joy Robbers, Jeffrey L Romatzick, Marie Theresa Sajaw, Sara R Salerno, Niari Anahy Sanchez, Kayla Jules Santos, Sara Nicole Schmidt, Riley L Shea, Evita Jane Shein, Sarah Rimma Shein, Anna Silkman, Zakary B Simon, Connor Maximillian-Henry Sixto, Alicia N Snape, Aiden C Snyder, Emily A Spellman, Sage Olivia Sperling, Jaden E St Vil;

Also, Isabella T Taccogna, Julianna R Taccogna, Hezekiah Franckern Theophile, Vinci D Toni, Cristyn Alexandra Torres, Sabrina A Tripodi, Angelyna Hope Upchurch, Toni Marie Vargas, Peter R Virgo, Jelani K Warburton Baker, Ella M Wassmann, Jadon Christopher Wells, Layla Danielle Wilson, Joseph William Wright, Peter Daniel Young, Jenna M Zajac, Alexa Aracelie Zapata-Bailey, Ayana Jade Zargo.

Grade 8 — Hirsi Mohammed Abdi, Kesheema Allen, Gredliana Jhoxana Atencio, Makayla Marie Beach, George Bilan, Thomas Donald Blaine, Molly Ann Bonazzo, Halo River Boykin, Anastasia Ermine Brathwaite, Eden Brisee, Natalie Theresa Brooks, Ava Rose Buckmir, Ryan Lawrence Burlone, Jonathan Matthew Butz, Heather Marie Buynovsky, Elvis Jose Castro, Layla-Ashley Reese Cesar, Samantha Alexandra Cevasco, Mckenzy Marie Chittem, Lauren Elizabeth Ciuci;

Also, Hailey Noelle Cocca, Julia Mary Cocchia, Mary Grace Conroy, Yavier Cosme, Michael A D’Aloia, Kellie Cattuong Dang, Caroline Mary Das, Emma Kelly DeLise, Zachary Alexander Demanche, Amayah Renee Dennis, Alexis Katherine Detuzzi, Julia Rose Dunkirk, Andrew Frederick Dunning, George Edward Eyerman, Miranda Grace Fernandes, Elliot Douglas Fetchin, Ava Alyce Fetcho, Leah Eleanor Foito, Kevin Donald Gabriel, Michael Richard Galello;

Also, Owen Michael Galt, Benjamin Daniel George, Andre Domonic Giannotti, Erick Genaro Gonzalez, Katherine Kayla Gonzalez, Joseph Vincent Gottlieb, Trinity Grant-Pereira, Nahom Habtemariam, Robert Mason Hearn, Courtney Sage Hutchinson, Emily Kelley Ingersoll, Abigail Jaymes Jackson, Janiyah Esmin Jean-Rene, Ronan Glenn Johnston, Jason Charles Kopin, Patryk Jan Kotula, Brooke Elizabeth Lacourciere, Kaitlin Ashley Lapia, Delaney Rose Lariccia, Maria Elena Larracuente, Joshua Jelani Lecointe, Hanna Patricia Leonard, Harrison D Little;

Also, Marc Joseph Palomar Lopez, Maxwell A Maria, Jade Ariana McCallister, Remy James McCool, Mark Ian McFann, Megan Mary McFarland, Hailey Anne McKane, Antonio Jack Medina, Domenic Joseph Mercurio, Olivia Mia Miranda, Ashley Renee Monah, Geovanny Joel Morel, Kassidy Shayne Murtha, Joshua Michael Nadzam, Muhammad Haris Naseer, Drilon Nasufi, Devin Dakota Navarro, Steven Thien Nguyen, Sydney Rayne Olszewski;

Also, Faith Nicole Ortoli, Max William Owen, Elena Lissette Perez, Samantha Nicole Perley, Taylor Rose Petrie, Victoria Destiny Petrovitch, Nicholas Kenneth Pierre, Victoria Grace Randolph, Nicholas Anthony Rayho, John Anthony Rivadeneira, Breanna Nadine Rivera, Ceili Marie Roberts, Emma Reese Rodrigues, Terry Ruffin, Matthew James Sargent, Christian Joseph Satta, Alexis Sayaphon, Avery Jaye Scofield, Logan Quint Seaburg, Kyle M Shannon;

Also, Thomas John Shannon, Madelyn Shimura, Jessica Elizabeth Sikes, Marcella Rosabel Silberger, Jake Alexander Simon, Ciara Louise Smith, Hayden Nicole Smith, Lucas Neil Smith, Sophia Belle Smith, Amun Spears, Erin May Spillane, Dylan Tan Steer, Jendaia Mahogany Stevens, Madeline Grace Swanson, Zackary Walter Terlik, Edie Elizabeth Threshie;

Also, Isabella Anita Tilson, Shannon Morgan Tomas, Sofia Torres-Macias, Isabella Rosaria Traussi, Aki Zarate Tsutsumi, Ijeoma Victoria Ugenyi, Aaliyah Colleen H Vargas, Kayli Marie Vazquez, Savoy Vital Volcy, Abigail Virginia Walsh, Jason S Warner, Michael Dominick Weldy, Ryann Mae Wiltsie, Grace Erlene Wright, Sean Anderson Youngquist, Aleksan Paul Zabaneh.

Second honors

Grade 7 — Sumedh Annavajjhala, Katherine Arenas, Daniel Mauricio Bonilla, Geovanny Candelario, Dominick Capomolla, Jayden P Castro, Kevin Joel Castro, Madeline Shu Yun Coppola, Nevaeh Rainne Crumb, Gianelee Cuevas, Alessandro Marco Curti, Alexxis Ivette DelMoral, Vincent Robert DeLorenzo, Serenity Marie Dicks, Amir Nathan Estemil, Justin J Forizs, KaceyAnn Albertha Francis, Melanie Grace Gagne, Aiyana Latavia Gallimore-Robinson, Trinidad A Garcia, Rose Marie Hanley, Leila M Hensley, Maria Elena Hernandez;

Also, Infinity Hopkins, Jahnyah Yvonne Howell, Marco Paul Jasso, Christian Nasear Jones, Victoria Jennifer Jordan, Ron K Kerkes, Sophia Christine Kirby, Michael Philip Koda, Joshua Andrew Kydes, Hannah N Lamour, Theodore Lanham, Hunter Lemay, Kikkio J Lindsey, Zachary Andrew Maciel, Ryan N Mahoney, Andrew Maldonado, Joshua David McDowell;

Also, Ashley Denocay McKenzie, Mylah Laura Milligan, Yahia Mouli, Lucas Matteo Nadhazi, Christina Amani Nelson, Lucy Claire Olbrys, Aidan S Ormsbee, Joshlyn Liliana Ortiz, Willie R Parker, Alyssa Renee Ponganis, Giavona Simone Pulliam, Noah Jacob Quinn, Brendan Kyle Ramsdell, Jack Thomas Reilly, Keith M Rich, Carlos Javier Roca, Lydia Jolie Rodriguez, Mia-Sky Cary Rojas, Owen T Ryder, Frank Saad, Adam James Shaham, Omar Sheriff Sharadge, Kendall Rose Smith, Aidan Connor Sullivan, Benjamin E Summa, Tamerah E Taylor, Tyler J Tripodi, Nathan Lawrence Verkovod, Justin Anthony Zayas.

Grade 8 — Anouar Alsadat Agbere, Sara Diab Agha, Jewelissa Nicole Ahern, Evian Angel Akinola, Ellie Anne Ambrose, Anthony Alan Anton, Kimberly Tatiana Arenas, Jack Matthew Attanasio, Samantha Jenisse Batres, Dylan Christopher Biasetti, Mia Bridges Potts, Cayleigh Kelley Brooks, Elijah James Brown, Charlee Jeane Case, Jalen A Castro, Diamond Mar-Kay Catchings, Daniel Kiely Collier, Na’shyra Enayja Curry-Johnson, Haylie Alexandria Diaz;

Also, Nora Jane Fetcho, Carlos Antonio Fidalgo, Christina Abreu Fontes, Cody Michael Forte, Madelyn Kate Gabriel, Christopher Joseph Gangemi, Breanna N Garcia, Erik Marcelo Garzon, Steven Giraldo, Ethan Angel Gonzalez, Eskavail Sanguenette Gordon, Rayonna Renee Heard, Stephanie Grace Iodice, Josiah Ioubert Jean-Rene, Bryana M Kane, Kylie Nicole Karaban, James Walter Kiernan, Jade Kitanya Kilburn, Brandy Rita Laconte, Kaleb Ethan Lafontant, Amari Marie Langston, Arianna Lynn Maldonado, Anna Elizabeth Mayglothling, Myles Gerald Minfield, Cevon Tasmiere Mitchell, Elle Elizabeth Moshier, Michael Thomas Mucherino;

Also, David Leon Myers, An Tan Nguyen, Aniah Tynaja Noblin, Brianna Amya Perez, Sincere Edward Pettway, Aysha Monique Polite, Joseph Edward Rayho, Xavier Richard Rivera Osorio, Jessica Mary-Lynn Saad, Abigail Barbara Smith, Skii Lynn Spina, Jada Kelis Thomas, Alexis Madison Torri, Tara Nicole Troutman, Erin Marie Tyler, Olivia Valdovinos, Melanie Natasha Vargas, Kyle Louis Vega, Luke Benjamin Zezima.

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Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Tpke., in Trumbull, will hold their Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring baked goods, cookie trays and cakes, and Christmas attic treasures.

For more information, call the office 203-375-1503.

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Fairfield County nonprofit, Volunteer Square, has launched a new campaign to collect stories from the community about holiday volunteer traditions. The campaign seeks to inspire and celebrate volunteers in Connecticut while donating the gift of time to local nonprofits in need.

SHARE your holiday volunteer tradition with us and we’ll GIVE an hour to a nonprofit in need is the campaign tagline. During the season of giving, the Volunteer Square team is asking people to share a volunteer tradition they have during the holiday season and why it’s important to them. For every story submitted, they will pay it forward by giving one hour of service to a nonprofit in need. All hours will be completed after Jan. 1, 2017.

Accepted submissions will be posted live on VolunteerSquare.com as inspiration for those looking to start their own holiday volunteer tradition and to celebrate the outstanding service of volunteers as 2016 comes to a close.

Submissions will be accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 13. To submit a story, visit VolunteerSquare.com or post on the Volunteer Square Facebook page. Photos also are encouraged.

“This is a chance to showcase all the wonderful volunteering happening during the holiday season and for our team to have the opportunity to get out into the community in 2017 and volunteer for our partner agencies,” said Julianne Alberty, Volunteer Square executive director.

For more information about this campaign or other ways to get involved in the community visit VolunteerSquare.com.

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Bridges by EPOCH, located at 2415 Reservoir Ave., is hosting the following events. Call 203-397-6800 to RSVP or for more information.

Open House — Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull will host open house events for the public on select Saturdays in December from noon-3 p.m. Dates include Saturdays, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17.

Meet our team, experience our beautiful community and learn more about the unprecedented level of care and innovative programming Bridges by EPOCH offers individuals with memory impairment. Refreshments will be served.

Memory Café: A Caregiver Support Group — Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull will host Memory Café: Caregiver Support Group for caregivers of a loved one with memory challenges on Friday, Dec. 16 at noon. Taking care of a loved one with memory challenges is difficult. Join us for our monthly caregiver support group to share your caregiving story while also hearing the stories of others on the same journey. Lunch will be served.

Caregivers are invited to bring their loved one to spend time with staff while they participate in the support group.

More Than Just Alzheimer’s — Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull will host the presentation, More Than Just Alzheimer’s on Friday, Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this presentation will discuss the many different types of dementia—from Alzheimer’s to Dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s and vascular dementia—and will be led by Alicia Seaver, a certified memory impairment specialist and Director of Memory Care at Bridges by EPOCH.

Caregivers are invited to bring their loved one to spend time with staff while they participate in the educational session.

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