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Five Things to See This Week in or Around Norwalk

What to know and where to go in and around Norwalk this week.

Here's what's going on this week in the area:

  • "The Norwalk Fire Department & Pump It Up will celebrate Fire Safety Month on Monday, Oct. 14, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet and interact with Sparky the Robotic Fire Dog, tour the Fire Safety Smoke Trailer, meet some Norwalk firefighters, Learn how to stay safe in an emergency, craft, face painting and more! $12 per child. Adults are FREE." -- an announcement posted on Darien Patch
  • "Setting aside money to pay for children’s educational expenses is a primary concern of most parents, but the options can be confusing. This program [starting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday] will explain and compare options such as custodial accounts, 529 accounts and trusts, and offer tips on how to decide which approach might work best for your family. This program is in partnership with Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Jewish Family Services and the JCC. For more information contact Nancy Schiffman at 203.487.0941, visit www.Stamfordjcc.org or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org." -- announcement on Stamford Patch
  • "Please join us for a special evening with Soleil Moon Frye "Punky Brewster" as she chats [starting 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barrett Bookstore] about being a mompreneur, fun and inexpensive party ideas for kids, and signs copies of her new book LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! This is a FREE event. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for this event to: barrettbooks@sbcglobal.net or (203) 655 2712." -- an announcement posted on Darien Patch
  • "Maplewood at Strawberry Hill and Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut, [73 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk] invite you to attend a book signing and discussion with author, Tom Fels of "Buying the Farm." Join us for a discussion on Thursday, Oct. 17, with 60's music, wine, and light appetizers. RSVP to Leslie by October 14th at 203-220-9600. Tom Fels is a museum curator and writer, who has for many years researched, written, and lectured on the history of the 1960's. "Buying the Farm" tells a story of Montague Farm, an early back-to the land communal experiment in western Massachusetts, from its beginning in 1968 through the following 35 years of its surprisingly long life. Books available for purchase." -- an announcement on Norwalk Patch
  • "Short Cuts, a short film series, takes place 7 to 9 p.m. at Garden Cinemas in Norwalk on Thursdays, Oct. 17 and Nov. 7. Featured films for October will include “Shaking Tokyo,” (2008) directed by South Korean film director and screenwriter Bong Joon-ho and “14e Arrondissement," (2006) filmed in Paris by acclaimed director Alexander Payne. A post-show discussion will be led by Drew Taylor, who is the features editor, critic and columnist for The Playlist/Indiewire. The $25 admission includes films, coffee, dessert and popcorn. Tickets go on sale Sept. 24. Tickets may be purchased online at www.jibproductions.org or by calling the Box Office at (203) 293-8831. -- from an announcement on Norwalk Patch




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