Good morning, Danbury.

Bruce Loomis from Bethany bought a 1960 Metropolitan 1500 in November after seeing an online ad and he has driven it at local car shows as a tribute to his uncle.

He is also fixing his wife's 1961 model and using parts from an old car hidden under a tarpaulin—showing his long-held love for American Motors.

The Recording Academy announced CT ties for the 2026 Grammys — including West Haven duo Nicole Zuraitis and Dan Pugach, whose Grammy-winning album earned them two nominations, and Ridgefield composer Stephen Schwartz known for his work on Wicked — with the ceremony set for Feb 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.

A Connecticut Lottery player won $250,000 on November 5 in the Powerball drawing—three tickets won that top prize and no million-dollar prizes were claimed—while the jackpot grew to $467 million with a cash option of $220.7 million.

Milford resident Paul Blanchard and his 9-year-old son Liam created the Cloud Art app that lets users upload photos of clouds and add digital stickers and drawings.

The free iPad app—designed for kids aged 4 and up—was released in August and will have an iPhone version available in a couple of weeks with monthly contests planned.

Connecticut SNAP recipients now face new federal work requirements under H.R.1 and should check their eligibility online—some may need to provide extra proof to keep their food benefits.

State officials have set up an online process and helpline to help households act quickly and avoid interruptions.

Danbury Hospital's Goldstone Caregiver Center will mark its 10th anniversary with a Caregiver Symposium on Tuesday, November 12 at the Creasy Auditorium (sponsored by Liz and Steven Goldstone and Danbury Hospital) where caregivers can attend a keynote by Sandeep Jauhar and a moderated Q&A by James Naughton, with free help including lunch, a signed book for the first 100 registrants, and a Caregiver Resource Suite offering support and information. Advance registration is needed by November 4 to secure a seat.

Realtor.com ranked the New Haven region among the top five hottest real estate markets in the nation for October — low inventory and high prices have driven strong buyer interest.

The report noted that New Haven sales rose 9% while local areas like Danbury continue to see steady market activity.

The Power of Acceptance

2-4 p.m. — Long Ridge Library — Free entry — Explore the transformative power of acceptance through Norma López-Burton's personal story of resilience and hope.

Tarrywile Half Marathon

8 AM — Tarrywile Park — Registration required — Challenge yourself at one of the toughest trail half marathons with stunning scenery and elevation.

Festival of Trees 2025

12-5 p.m. — The Summit at Danbury — Entry fee applies — Experience a magical forest of decorated trees and festive holiday goodies at this signature local event.

Los Inquietos del Vallenato – 30th Anniversary Tour

9:00 p.m. — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Celebrate three decades of vallenato music with energetic performances and nostalgia.

1st Loh Concert

7:30 p.m. — Octagon House — Ticket prices vary — Experience festive classical music with Rimsky-Korsakov and Borodin as young talents shine.

Light the Lights – Winter Festival

3-7 p.m. — Danbury CityCenter Green — Free entry — Experience Downtown Danbury's festive atmosphere with a beautiful 40' holiday tree and seasonal celebrations.