Good morning, Danbury.

The Danbury PAL will celebrate longtime community leaders Mary Gregory, Debbie deFriesse, and Maura Keenan at its 6th Annual Spotlight Breakfast on Friday, May 15 at Anthony’s on the Lake (in Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave).

Their decades of service have boosted youth programs.

Families Network will host its 28th Annual Dr. Robert C. & Nancy Joy Luncheon on Wednesday, April 29 at the Amber Room Colonnade from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will honor community supporters and highlight fathers' role in ensuring children have a safe start.

The Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center at 10 Elmwood Place is hosting events for adults 60+ including a writing workshop starting Oct.

20, a sound bath on Apr. 20, a free Jack Lynn tribute concert on Apr. 29, and craft classes on Apr. 9 and 30.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform at Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, June 4.

The band will highlight their album So It Is & share New Orleans music mixed with modern beats.

Danbury Public Schools will host Family University on Saturday, April 25 to offer interactive spring activities for local families.

The free event will feature FOODPLAY—an interactive nutritional magician show that teaches healthy eating and movement while providing lunch and gifts.

CT Paid Leave partnered with 10 community organizations by March to offer culturally sensitive benefit application support across the state.

In Danbury, The New American Dream Foundation provides in-person & phone assistance in English or Spanish for workers seeking help.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month sparks a community conversation against victim blaming as local experts urge residents to support survivors and respect consent.

The Center for Empowerment and Education offers free, confidential counseling and advocacy + resources to help those in need.

Experts urge Danbury families to set clear digital limits as surveys show excessive social media use harms mental health in all ages; parents should schedule screen time and promote offline activities (like sports and family games) to support social and emotional growth.

Connecticut banned seven substances, including kratom and tianeptine (regulation effective Wednesday, March 25).

Officials sent letters to distributors and advised that enforcement action is ongoing while support remains available for those facing addiction.

2026 Honors Convocation

6-8 p.m. — Ives Concert Hall — Free admission — Celebrate the achievements of students from various schools at WCSU in a formal honors ceremony.

Danbury High School Spring Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar

7-9:30 p.m. — Danbury High School — Free entry — Experience an electrifying performance of the Rock Opera Jesus Christ Superstar by talented local students.

River of Dreams: A Tribute to Billy Joel

8:30 PM — Sugar Hollow Taproom — Ticketed event — Experience the authentic sounds of Billy Joel's music performed by River of Dreams.

Relay for Life of Greater Danbury

8 AM - 2 PM — Danbury Fair — Registration fee varies — Celebrate survivors and honor loved ones in a movement towards a cancer-free world.