Gardeners in Danbury can learn key banana plant care tips as winter nears.
Experts advise choosing hardy varieties like Musa basjoo for outdoor planting, while tropical types such as Dwarf Cavendish need indoor care to avoid frost damage.
Food Network chef Alison Milwe Grace now offers hands-on cooking classes in Wilton where guests learn holiday appetizers to comfort-food recipes.
One recent class featured Dolly Parton-inspired Tennessee meatloaf, Brussels sprout bake + southern fried apples.
Local musician Darik Pearson, frontman for Darik and the Funbags, died this week after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
He leaves behind a legacy of heartfelt performances celebrated by fellow musicians and fans and is survived by his wife, Michele, and two sons.
Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital will host Mission Health Day on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bill Williams Gymnasium (181 White St.) in Danbury, offering free screenings, tests and care packages for uninsured or at-risk adults 18 and older while parents arrange childcare.
Connecticut public schools now offer free breakfast to kindergarten through 12 students with no application needed as part of a $12 million program announced by Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, which will serve about 500,000 students during this school year.
During Hunger Action Month, Daily Bread Food Pantry is aiding families at 125 Park Ave near Danbury Fair Mall, where over 900 households get fresh groceries free six days a week.
The pantry supports local farmers with a direct-purchase program funded by a state grant.
Connecticut offers two paid time off options for health needs: Paid Sick Days provide time off for minor care with no required documentation, & CT Paid Leave covers serious illnesses and caregiving with mandatory proof.
The laws will apply to most employers starting January 1.
Danbury Farmers Market is extended until October 24 to let families shop for local Connecticut grown produce and receive matched SNAP, WIC, and senior benefits while enjoying live music and Kids' Corner at CityCenter Green; a popup market will run on October 14 at the Senior Center.
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