Looking for Fun Events in Bethel? So Many Choices!
Choose from: Harvest Hayride and Mini-Maze, and Artist Talk, Open House Art Receptions, Halloween Pancake Breakfast, Youth Wrestling Clinic, College Financial Planning Workshop, Film Fest […]
Holidays
October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, Help a Shelter Today!
If you’re thinking about getting a dog, be a hero and consider adopting a rescue animal or a dog from your local shelter. You’ll be […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Columbus Day Parade and Flag Ceremony, Oct. 12
On October 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Bethel once again officially celebrated the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, which happened on October […]
Showcase Your Business on Halloween at ‘Trick or Treat Street’ Oct. 31
Showcase your business at a great annual family tradition in Bethel, “Trick or Treat Street”. This year the fun takes place on Saturday October 31st, 12:00 PM – […]
CityCenter Danbury 23rd Annual Halloween on the Green, Biggest ‘Scare-Do’ Downtown, Oct. 31
Halloween on the Green lands ON Halloween this year, October 31st! Report by Paula Antolini October 5, 2015 1:36PM EDT CityCenter Danbury 23rd Annual Halloween […]
Zombies Needed for a ‘Thriller’ Flash Mob Halloween Performance in New Milford, CT
The performance will be held at the New Milford Town Green on Halloween 2015 at 6:30pm during “Trunk or Treat.” Report by Paula Antolini October […]
Bethel Historical Society Annual Halloween Ghost Tour, Oct. 30
Starting at 6:30pm at the Second Meeting House at 40 Main Street in Bethel, you’ll go on a haunted walking tour around downtown. Report by […]
Tomorrow is National Gold Star Mother’s Day, Sept. 27th
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. This […]
Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—Most Important Holiday in the Jewish Faith
Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar), it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period […]
Nominate a Veteran for ‘Walk of Honor Warrior Award;’ The 8th Annual Event Pays Tribute to Veterans, Oct. 18
The eighth annual Walk of Honor, will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00PM to pay tribute to the country’s veterans – both […]
Auditions for Danbury Music Centre’s 48th Annual Nutcracker Ballet 2015, Sept. 18-19
Auditions are being held at the Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road. Report by Paula Antolini September 9, 2015 5:31PM EDT Nutcracker Auditions! Auditions […]
PHOTOS: ‘Celebrating the Fine Art of Newtown’ was the Theme of the 54th Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade
Crowds gathered in the thousands for the 54th Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade on September 7, 2015. The parade included seven divisions and more than 130 […]
Newtown CT 2015 Labor Day Parade Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m.
Tomorrow is the official Labor Day holiday to honor American workers and their achievements. There will be a parade in many towns in Connecticut tomorrow, […]
Labor Day: Honoring the Social and Economic Achievements of American Workers
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American […]
Honor Those Who Serve, National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7
Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, this is called the “Badge for Military Merit.” The official […]
Happy Independence Day from Rep. Carter; Danbury and Redding July 4 Events
“This Saturday, Americans from all across the United States will come together to celebrate our founding principles of justice and liberty. With the signing of […]
The Story of the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Report by Paula Antolini July 1, 2015 2:10PM EDT […]
‘Explosion of Kindness’ Campaign Spreads Awareness of Veterans with PTSD During July 4th Fireworks Celebrations
The “Explosion of Kindness” campaign is to educate everyone on the effects of fireworks on veterans and hopefully others who are afflicted with PTSD. Report […]
Where to View Fireworks in Connecticut, July and August 2015
Report by Paula Antolini June 30, 205 10:18AM EDT Where to View Fireworks in Connecticut, July and August 2015 DATE 7/1/2015 TOWN Vernon LOCATION July […]
Today is Flag Day, the Birth of Our Star Spangled Banner
Today is Flag Day, a day to not only honor the birth of our Star Spangled Banner but to also honor the birth of the […]
Just Wish … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 10:26PM EDT […]
On Memorial Day 2015 Bethel Advocate Honors All Who Served
Memorial Day Tribute from Bethel Advocate Report and Photography by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 2:50PM EDT (Click on photos to view larger.) On Memorial […]
Bethel Fire Dept. ‘Old Forgotten’ 200-Year-Old Hand-Pumped Fire Engine Proudly Displayed in 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade
Watching the 200-year-old firetruck named “Old Forgotten” travel the route of the 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade down Greenwood Avenue, on May 17, 2015, had to […]
Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know
Why we observe Memorial Day Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 5:09PM EDT Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know Memorial […]
Motherhood … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini May 10, 2015 11:30AM EDT […]
National Children’s Day: Americans Recognize Mother’s Day, Father’s Day… So Why Not a National Children’s Day?
Help spread the word about Children’s Day. Report by Paula Antolini April 18, 2015 8:17AM EDT The websites www.NationalChildrensDay.us and www.ChildrensDay.us are portals for the […]
St. Patrick’s Day Rewind, Irish Step Dancing at the Bethel Library, April 16
The Friends of the Bethel Public Library proudly present students from the Gilleoghan Dance Studio who will put on an exhibition of Irish step dancing. […]
What is the Origin of the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, Easter Candy and Easter Parade?
The Easter bunny reportedly was introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought over their stories of an egg-laying hare. The decoration of eggs […]
Happy Easter! All About Easter in the Catholic Church
Easter is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For Catholics, Easter […]
Where to Find Easter Egg Hunts, Parades, Train Rides, and More, in Fairfield County CT
Easter egg hunts for children, infants, and toddlers, in Fairfield County. Report by Paula Antolini April 3, 2015 10:35PM EDT Want to go to an […]