Good morning, Danbury.

The Danbury Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CityCenter Green until Oct.

17 and features over 15 local vendors offering fresh food, live music, and free nutrition classes — a friendly downtown outing for the community.

New American Dream Foundation announced honorees and scholarship recipients for the 2026 American Dream Gala, which will take place on Friday, Oct.

16 at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the Portuguese Cultural Center and will feature community awards, scholarships and cultural performances.

Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center offers a summer lineup for older adults including Food Truck Tuesdays on Aug.

4 and Aug. 11, a mobile farmer’s market by Clatter Valley Farm on the second Wednesday from 1-3 p.m., and an AARP driver course on Sept. 9 at 10 Elmwood Place.

Danbury Public Schools will reopen for students in grades 1 through 12 on Tuesday, Aug.

25, with kindergarten starting on a half-day schedule until Aug. 28. Families must register by Aug. 7 and may attend transition nights on Aug. 13 and Aug. 18 for details in the Back-to-School Guide.

Connecticut's paid leave program has paid over $1.7 billion in benefits to more than 320,000 claimants since January 2022 — with over half related to serious health conditions, bonding with a new child, or family care.

The program offers a vital safety net for workers needing time off.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection urges locals to store medications in their original containers and lock them away — a step to reduce home accidents involving children and pets.

Residents are advised to use simple, safe disposal methods for unwanted drugs.

The piece links body image with mental and physical health, urging community members in Danbury to follow balanced routines and support.

Clinical psychologist Milton Capón Bermeo recommends healthy eating, proper sleep, and community care (including help from schools and healthcare providers) to boost well-being.

A report based on 23 interviews shows mothers in abusive relationships face the weight of meeting perfect standards while fearing judgment if they leave, and the Center for Empowerment & Education now offers free, confidential support services to help ensure their safety and healing.