Live Music at J. Lawrence Downtown, with Drew Bordeaux, Saturday Night June 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, May 31, 2019, 2:22PM EDT Tomorrow night, June 1, 2019, J. Lawrence Downtown will have live music with Drew Bordeaux from 8pm-11pm, […]
Local Businesses
Bethel’s New ‘Proof. Bar & Cafe.’ Has Gourmet Homemade Warm Pretzels and Cold Craft Beer and Much More
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2019, 7:02PM EDT The Bethel Advocate visited the new “Proof. Bar & Cafe.” that recently opened at 1 Front […]
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: ‘Food Is Art’ Event at Keeler Tavern Featuring Bethel Chef Jeff Taibe of Taproot Restaurant, June 23rd
Report by Paula Antolini, May 8, 2019, 8:14AM EDT Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: We’re so pleased to announce Taproot Restaurant as our feature for this year’s […]
‘Sip, Snack and Shop’ for a Cause: Looking Glass Animal Rescue Fundraiser at Patricia’s Presents, May 3rd
Report by Paula Antolini, April 15, 2019, 7:27AM EDT Looking Glass Animal Rescue is hosting a shopping fundraising event on May 3rd at Patricia’s Presents, […]
Fairfield County ‘Giving Day’ Raises Record-Breaking $1,719,685 in 24 Hours
Report by Paula Antolini, March 1, 2019, 4:41PM EDT Thank you for your generosity! On February 28, 2019 thousands of community members came together to […]
Today is ‘Giving Day’ Support Your Local Charities
Report by Paula Antolini, February 28, 2019, 8:39AM EDT Get ready to give! On February 28th, starting at 12AM on February 28th, visit FCGives.org and […]
DAWS / Danbury Animal Welfare Society Offers Free Pet Food to Federal Workers During Govt. Shutdown
Report by Paula Antolini, January 24, 2019, 2:10PM EDT COMMUNITY ALERT: The Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) is offering FREE pet food to federal workers […]
Danbury Fire Dept. Rescued Dogs Near Fire at Puppy Love Pet Store
Report by Paula Antolini, January 3, 2018, 11:16PM EDT Danbury firefighters fought a fire on Thursday, January 3, 2018, in a commercial building used as […]
Bethel Police Dept. ‘Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive’ at the Toy Room, Dec. 15th
Report by Paula Antolini November 28, 2018 7:26PM EDT Bethel Police Dept. ‘Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive’ at the Toy Room, Dec. 15th The […]
Bethel’s Blue Jay Orchards Apple Picking Weekend and Orchard Wagon Rides Begin Sept. 29-30
Report by Paula Antolini September 28, 2018 3:37PM EDT Bethel’s Blue Jay Orchards Apple Picking Weekend and Orchard Wagon Rides Begin Sept. 29-30 […]
Hollandia Nurseries & Yesteryear Farm Antiques 27th Annual Fall Festival, Oct.6th – 7th
Report by Paula Antolini September 26, 2018, 2:51PM EDT Hollandia Nurseries & Yesteryear Farm Antiques 27th Annual Fall Festival, Oct. 6th – 7th Join […]
Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Hosts a Special Launch of ‘Ogre Enchanted’ by Gail Carson Levine, Oct. 16th
Report by Paula Antolini September 26, 2018, 11:55AM EDT Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Hosts a Special Launch of ‘Ogre Enchanted’ by Gail Carson Levine, Oct. […]
Byrd’s Books Author Talk and Book Signing: The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and Their Muses), Sept. 25th
Report by Paula Antolini September 24, 2018, 10:20AM EDT Byrd’s Books Author Talk and Book Signing: The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers […]
UPDATED: Fate of 40-Year Bethel Holbrook Farm Unclear, Jessica Wong Writes Goodbye Message
Report by Paula Antolini September 22, 2018, 8:16AM EDT Photo: Jessica Wong shown with John Holbrook in 2015. John Holbrook and his wife Lynn […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: A Celebration with 6 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies and a Block Party for Bethel Businesses
Report by Paula Antolini September 20, 2018 10:26PM EDT Photo: Bethel Economic Development Committee Chairman Mike Boyle (right) helps Byrd’s Books owner Alice Hutchinson […]
The First Bethel Downtown Oktoberfest, Hosted by Many Bethel Restaurants, Sept. 23rd
Report by Paula Antolini September 18, 2018 12:35PM EDT The First Bethel Downtown Oktoberfest, Hosted by Many Bethel Restaurants, Sept. 23rd Come on down […]
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: Business Supports the Arts Awards Breakfast, Oct. 11th
Report by Paula Antolini September 10, 2018, 7:45PM EDT Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: Business Supports the Arts Awards Breakfast, Oct. 11th by […]
HERO is in Need of a Local Hero (to Provide Office Space)
Report by Paula Antolini September 8, 2018, 10:11AM EDT HERO is in Need of a Local Hero (to Provide Office Space) The Bethel Chamber […]
It’s a Block Party in Bethel … with Five Ribbon Cuttings! Sept. 15th
Report by Paula Antolini September 8, 2018, 8:03AM EDT It’s a Block Party in Bethel … with Five Ribbon Cuttings! Sept. 15th Be sure […]
Harry Potter Party at Byrd’s Books New Location, Includes Toy Room Activities, Sept. 14th
Report by Paula Antolini September 4, 2018 10:39AM EDT Harry Potter Party at Byrd’s Books New Location, Includes Toy Room Activities, Sept. 14th Join […]
Save-A-Suit Paint & Sip Social! Help Us Suit Our Troops! Sept. 27th
Report by Paula Antolini September 1, 2018 9:34AM EDT Photo: Save-A-Suit has a handful of #transformationtuesdays! All of these beautiful Vets received a super sheik […]
The Winners of the 2018 ‘Best of Bethel Business Awards’
Report by Paula Antolini August 24, 2018 11:00PM EDT The Winners of the 2018 ‘Best of Bethel Business Awards’ The Best of Bethel Awards Celebration […]
Byrd’s Books Moved to a New Location Today, on Greenwood Avenue
Report by Paula Antolini August 23, 2018 9:19PM EDT Byrd’s Books Moved to a New Location Today, on Greenwood Avenue Today (and tomorrow too) […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce Director Brad Koltz Has More Info. About the Best of Bethel Awards Dinner
Report by Paula Antolini August 3, 2018 12:26PM EDT Bethel Chamber of Commerce Director Brad Koltz Has More Info. About the Best of Bethel […]
A Circus-Themed ‘Best of Bethel’ Awards Celebration is on Aug. 22nd
Report by Paula Antolini July 20, 2018 6:38AM EDT A Circus-Themed ‘Best of Bethel’ Awards Celebration is on Aug. 22nd Join the Bethel Chamber […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Were You Spotted at the Bethel BeerFest 2018?
Report by Paula Antolini July 14, 2018 6:25PM EDT Click on each photo to view larger. PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Were You Spotted at the Bethel […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce Director Position Opens as O’Neill Announces Departure
Report by Paula Antolini June 22, 2018 9:53AM EDT Bethel Chamber of Commerce Director Position Opens as O’Neill Announces Departure Today Heather Hansen O’Neill […]
Senator Boucher Invites Local Entrepreneurs to Attend Women-Owned Business Day at the Capitol
Report by Paula Antolini April 30, 2018 7:01PM EDT Senator Boucher Invites Local Entrepreneurs to Attend Women-Owned Business Day at the Capitol Hartford – […]
Bethel Celebrates Earth Day: Every Day is Earth Day. Plant the Seeds, Inspire Children.
Report by Paula Antolini April 21, 2018 7:17PM EDT By Paula Antolini Bethel Celebrates Earth Day: Every Day is Earth Day. Plant the Seeds, […]
‘Table Talks’ is Coming to Molten Java Starting This Tuesday, Jan. 30th
Report by Paula Antolini January 30, 2018 7:10AM EDT ‘Table Talks’ is Coming to Molten Java Starting This Tuesday, Jan. 30th ‘Table Talks‘ with […]