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Weekly NewFlash NewsFlash Content: <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="href_cetemp: " target="_blank"><SPAN style="href_cetemp: " target="_blank"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">It’s Thanksgiving time!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> A time for giving thanks and a time for giving. At </SPAN>Cranbury School we'll be delivering bountiful baskets of food to families in need , thanks to all the families that have generously donated items.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Hopefully this isn’t the first time you’re hearing about this, as we have been collecting items in each classroom over the past couple of weeks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are available, please come help us tomorrow, <STRONG>Monday Nov 23<SUP>th</SUP></STRONG>, as we collect all the donations and assemble the baskets (actually large boxes).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The more helping hands, the quicker and the easier the task will be.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So meet us at school at 12:30 and get into the Thanksgiving spirit!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">If you are one of the very many that will be out and about holiday shopping this weekend, don’t forgot it Education Warehouse Shopping Days.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Every purchase you make will benefit our school since we get back a percent of all sales.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Shopping Days run Nov 28<SUP>th</SUP> through Dec 1.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Think teacher gifts, kids gifts, something for you?!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Download the flyer with coupon right here on the forms/flyer page of this website. PS. You'll need to mention Cranbury School when making purchases, swo we get the credit.</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">And, don’t forget Photo Re-take/Make-up day is <STRONG>Tuesday Nov 24<SUP>th</SUP></STRONG>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We could use some volunteers too!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Come and help out anytime between 9:30-12:00 as we get students who need photos taken and supervise the process.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Contact Binita at binital@aol.com with any questions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> R</SPAN>emember, if you are doing a retake, make sure to send in all the original photos (except the class picture),<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">When we return from the long Thanksgiving weekend, we’ll be looking forward to Family Movie Night on Dec 4<SUP>th</SUP> and Kids Go Shopping Dec 8<SUP>th</SUP>, 9<SUP>th</SUP> and 10<SUP>th</SUP>. Volunteers are needed for our shopping event. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>See below for details.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">OTHER NEWS<BR> <BR> <STRONG>Yearbook Photos Needed</STRONG>!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’m sure cameras have been flashing to capture those <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>fun Fall memories around Cranbury School! First day of school, field trips, Harvest Festival, Halloween- already many photo opportunities! It is never too early to submit photos of our Cranbury students and staff for the annual Yearbook.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">You may send photo prints in an envelope to school marked </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">Yearbook</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1">, or you can send them via e-mail (preferred method) to Bonnie Judkins @ <A href="javascript:top.gMail.openComposeWindow('Feb70@optonline.net')"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-themecolor: text1">Feb70@optonline.net</SPAN></A> Please attach your photos to the e-mail (not in the body of the note and please, no links to view photos). Please include your name, the names of the child(ren) in the photos, grade and teacher. <BR> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> <ST1:PLACE u1:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME u1:st="on"></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">December 8, 2009 Cub Scout Pack 97, based out of Cranbury Elementary School, is holding <STRONG>a special flag retirement ceremony</STRONG> on Tuesday, Dec 8, at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at school. <BR> <BR> The Cub Scouts ask that if anyone has a torn, faded or badly soiled American Flag that they would like to have properly and respectfully retired, to contact them and they will retire it at the ceremony. Please contact Cubmaster Mark Judkins at 847-1866 or may67@optonline.net with any questions or flag requests.<BR> <BR> Anyone wishing to come and honor the American Flag are welcome.<BR> <BR> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></ST1:PLACENAME></ST1:PLACE>* Labels and BoxTops Needed! Do you use or buy Pepperidge Farm or Campbell’s products? We’re talking Goldfish, bread, cookies, soup, spaghetti o’s and more. Well, we need those labels and UPC codes! Labels for Education is having a Holiday Bonus Offer. If we submit 2500 Labels for Education points before December 31st they will match it with an additional 2500 points, plus we get automatic entry into a sweepstakes for 1 of 3 grand prizes. We have collected 1725 Labels points so far. Just 775 more and we’ll get the bonus. What is Campbell's Labels for Education? Campbell's Labels for Education is a program that helps schools obtain free educational merchandise in exchange for proofs of purchase collected from eligible Campbell brands, including all Pepperidge Farm products. Visit the website www.labelsforeducation.com for more info. <BR> <BR> Just last month the school was able to purchase jump ropes and playground balls for the kids to use during recess time using previously submitted Labels for Education points. It's a great way to get things we need at school without asking parents to spend extra cash. So, please send in those labels before Dec 30th! <BR> <BR> And don’t forget, the BoxTops contest is still on and runs through Dec. 11, so send those in as well.<BR> <BR> At school this week: <BR> <o:p></o:p></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><BR> Mon Nov 23TH - Asseble and distribute thanksgiving basket donations starting at 12:30<BR> <BR> Tues Nov 24th 9:30-12:00 - Photo Retake/Make-up Day<BR> <BR> Wed Nov 25th - Early dismissal at 1:55<BR> <BR> Thu and Fri No School HAPPY TURKEY DAY!<BR> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><BR> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Help Wanted!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR> Our Kids Go Shopping is the next big event needing volunteers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will be held at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cranbury</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> December 8<SUP>th</SUP>, 9<SUP>th</SUP> and 10th and we really need your help.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>During this event, kids will be shopping for holiday gifts and volunteers are needed during school hours to man (or woman) the store and help kids shop.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please contact Caroline Olmo, co-chair for the event to find out more and to sign up to help. Just a half hour on one the days will help out a lot! <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Email Caroline at<SPAN style="COLOR: black"> <A href="mailto:colmo1@optonline.net"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">colmo1@optonline.net</SPAN></A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <P><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">ON <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">SALE</st1:place></st1:City> NOW!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">The Cranbury Connection is now available! <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Get your copy today! Send in $5 with the form found in the KnowalotMore or on this website or just send in your $5 in an envelope marked Cranbury Connection and be sure to indicate your child’s class/teacher so we know who to send it home with.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Connection is a school directory created by parents for parents.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It includes contact info for over 270 students, PTO contact info, Teacher extensions and info on Cranbury “connected” businesses, all in one handy booklet!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And, all proceeds benefit our school.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Any questions, please contact Susan Zelman at rszelman@optonline.net.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><BR> * Spirit Shop – items make great gifts too!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Order yours today or any time using the form found in each month’s KnowalotMore newsletter and on the forms page of this website.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Deadline for ordering holiday gifts are December 7<SUP>th</SUP>. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have any questions, please contact: Maria Cappadona at 847-5012 or Maria Olivieri at 840-9024.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><BR> Stew’s Cards – You can buy Stew Leonard gift cards and the school receives a portion of each sale.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cards are sold at face value.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Buy for yourself or for gifts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They never expire!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Contact Diane at <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><A href="mailto:degranata1114@yahoo.com"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">degranata1114@yahoo.com</SPAN></A> to order or if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><BR> HAPPENINGS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR> </SPAN></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">It’s getting close to turkey time. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is up and running again at 1-800-BUTTERBALL. This year it's got 50 home economists and nutritionists ready to answer some 100,000 expected questions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Or visit their website at<SPAN style="COLOR: #625f6a"> <A href="http://www.butterball.com/"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">www.butterball.com/</SPAN></A><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"> <BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">* Looking for Turkey Day fun? </SPAN><SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Visit KidsEvents.com for fun Thanksgiving Events like Turkey Trots, Turkey Shoots, Turkey Hikes, parades, cooking workshops, historical Thanksgiving fun and MUCH much more!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">NEW ACTIVITIES! <BR> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> * November 14-January 18 Festival of Lighthouses - More than 20 hand-crafted lighthouses will guide visitors through The Maritime Aquarium this holiday season in the eighth annual “Festival of Lighthouses” display. The working lighthouses, from 3 to 5 feet tall, will work as beacons to visitors throughout Aquarium galleries from Nov. 14 through Jan. 18, 2010. Aquarium visitors will follow these creative beacons through the galleries and then may cast a vote for their favorite. Previous years’ entries have been crafted out of about every material imaginable, from the expected – wood, metal, stone, papier mache, plastic and glass – to the unexpected – paper, string, sea glass, credit cards, gingerbread and even paper clips. Cost: Included in Admission. Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: 203.852.0700 <BR> <BR> * November 27, 28, & 29 Need to get your annoying relatives out of your house? Or work off some of that pumpkin pie? Come to the zoo Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend and get $1 off every admission. NOTE: This offer may not be combined with other promotional offers. Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 <A href="http://www.beardsleyzoo.org">www.beardsleyzoo.org</A> <BR> <BR> * November 28, 2009 10:00 AM Saturday Morning Storytime Wilton - Borders 14 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 Every Saturday, gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature a new, irresistible tale and fun activities. <BR> <BR> Wednesday Dec 2, 2009 7:00 PM Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Norwalk City Hall-East Lawn<BR> PROGRAM<BR> 6:45pm – 7:40pm Cookies and Hot Chocolate<BR> 6:45pm – 7:05pm Norwalk Symphony Quintet<BR> 7:05pm – 7:10pm Bill Genuario introduces himself and the Nights festivities<BR> Bill sings “Winter Wonderland”<BR> Bill Genuario Introduces The Mayor, the Honorable Richard A. Moccia<BR> Mayor Introduces Guests, Sponsors and any other comments<BR> Start Countdown 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Lights Tree<BR> 7:15pm – 7:20pm Bill Introduces Norwalk Community Chorale (2 songs)<BR> 7:20pm – 7:25pm Bill Introduces Norwalk High School Choir (2 Songs)<BR> 7:25pm – 7:35pm Bill Sings “Oh Holy Night”<BR> 7:35pm – 7:40pm Sing-a-long Frosty the Snowman/Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer/Santa Clause is Coming to Town<BR> </SPAN></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> Now Playing at IMAX at the Maritime Aquarium - </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> <SPAN style="COLOR: #3366a7">The Light Before Christmas</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <SPAN style="COLOR: #000000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000">T</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">wo children find themselves magically in the middle of the season’s most famous poem in the IMAX family film, “The Light Before Christmas.” </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000">Filmed in the stop-action animation format of TV’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the story follows two siblings who – via the magic of a special friend – find themselves as characters in Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “The Night Before Christmas.” “The Light Before Christmas” features a musical score that harkens back to beloved Christmas classics, and includes a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film by Evergreen Holiday Classics and Tandem Motion Picture Studios. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR> <SPAN style="COLOR: #000000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000000">Also coming to IMAX on Nov 20<SUP>th</SUP> - The wild rumpus spills onto <st1:State w:st="on">Connecticut</st1:State>’s largest movie screen on Fri., Nov. 20 when the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hollywood</st1:place></st1:City> hit “Where the Wild Things Are” opens in the IMAX Theater of The Maritime Aquarium.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> Do you like to ice skate or want to try?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Here are some local (and not so local rinks) to try:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P><SPAN class=style1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">CLOSEST:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=style1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"></SPAN></SPAN><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">D</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">arien Ice Rink<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>55 Old Kings Highway North, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Darien CT</st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><A href="http://www.darienicerink.com/"><FONT color=#800080 size=1>www.darienicerink.com</FONT></A></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Phone 203-655-8251 <U><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Public Skating Rates: </SPAN></U><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Admission Adults $7.00 Seniors $5.00<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Children under 12 years $6.00 Skate Rentals $4.00. check their website for public session schedule.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Stamford Twin Rinks Conveniently located at <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1063 Hope Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Stamford</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CT</st1:State>, <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">06907</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>. With two NHL regulation Size Rinks providing superior ice conditions and a comfortable dehumidified environment, inside you will find 2 restaurants , 4 attractive party rooms, RedLine Sports Shop, New York Sports Club, Springdale Ballet and <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Dance</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">BodyCheck</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Training</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. video arcade and more. Whether you are a figure skater, hockey player, or recreational skater, STR has what you are looking for!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Visit their website for schedule<SPAN style="COLOR: black">s: <EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><A href="http://www.stamfordtwinrinks.com/"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal">www.</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">stamfordtwinrinks.com</SPAN></A></SPAN></EM><SPAN class=highlight><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 2"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 2"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt">* Longshore Park Skating Rink </SPAN><SPAN class=street-address><SPAN style="COLOR: #222222; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">260 Compo Rd S </SPAN></SPAN><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><SPAN class=locality><SPAN style="COLOR: #222222; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Westport</SPAN></SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">, </SPAN><SPAN class=region2><SPAN style="COLOR: #222222; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">CT </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=postal-code><SPAN style="COLOR: #222222; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">06880 <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Currently under construction, call to check status of the rink at </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN">226-7465</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN style="mso-ansi-language: EN"><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">General admission is $9 per session for adults or $7 with a handpass. Children, to age 17 pay $6.25 or $5 w/handpass. Group rates, private parties, seasonal passes and lessons are also available. For more information, call 203-226-RINK or go to</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <A href="http://www.wpalrink.com/"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">http://www.wpalrink.com</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN class=style1><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> A LITTLE FURTHER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN class=style1><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> </SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p>The Rinks at the Sports Center in Shelton. 784 River Road (Route 110)Shelton, CT 06484 • 203.929.6500 • info@sportsCenterCt.com <BR> Conveniently located off the Merritt Pkwy (Rte 15) exit 53, one mile north of Sikorsky Aircraft This unique and exciting recreational activity is fun for the entire family. Our state-of-the-art sound system and planned festivities make every public skate a happening. Top of the line ice skate rentals are always available. Ice skating is available year round. For schedule of open skate sessions, visit their website at http://www.sportscenterct.com/about/hours_directions.html<BR> <BR> NOT NEAR, BUT NOT VERY FAR </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR> The Pond at Bryant Park</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> is open for the skating season. <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Sixth Ave</st1:address></st1:Street> between 40th and 42nd Sts 212-661-6640 </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">The Pond is one of NYC's most treasured winter destinations and skating is free it you have your own skates. Enjoy a day of family skating or join one of the many events and ice activities this season!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you need skates the cost is $12 to rent skates (or BYO). The complex is surrounded by cute holiday shops, an indoor pavilion and the Canadian-themed lounge Celsius, which conveniently offers a full children's menu and plenty of hot chocolate!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Dates: </SPAN></STRONG>November 6 — January 24; <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Hours: </SPAN></STRONG>Sunday — Thursday 8am—10pm; Friday, Saturday 8am—midnight<BR> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">SAVE THE DATE! </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">1st Time Experience Day! At </SPAN><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Mohawk</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> Ski Area. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Mohawk</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> would like <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">all first time</SPAN></STRONG> skiers and snowboarders to join us to learn the winter sport of their choice. Formally called Learn to Day. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Never tried a winter sport or want to learn another. The day is for first time participants. W</SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">hen:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <SPAN style="COLOR: blue">December 19, 2009<BR> </SPAN></SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Where:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Mohawk Mtn Ski Area Cornwall CT </st1:address></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></st1:Street></SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">What you Need:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> yourself and winter apparel to stay warm </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Time of Lesson:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <U>Adults</U> (ages 14 and older) - 9:30am, 11:00am, or 1:30pm & <U>Juniors</U>( age 6 to 13 years old) - 10:00am and 1:00pm The lesson start promptly at those time. We do encourage giving yourself ample time at least 45 minutes prior to the lesson so that you are outside on time. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Tickets, Rentals, and Lesson- </SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">The program is free but there are some things you need to know. The ticket is a beginner ticket only and there are no upgrades and if you are a first timer than you will be happy with this ticket. Rentals are included. Rentals include skis, boots, and poles or boots and snowboard. The helmet is not included and it is 10 dollars if you choose. <A title="Rental Agreement Form 0910 Season" href="http://www.mohawkmtn.com/CMX/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rental-agree-form-0809.pdf" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Rental agreement forms</SPAN></A> will need to be filled out for all who would like to participate. Parents will be needed to sign the form. Collateral (driver license or credit card imprint) will be taken at the register so that equipment is returned. Lessons are an hour and half for the adult sessions and two hours for the junior sessions. Juniors will be in our snowhawk program especially for children. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">USEFUL LINKS To learn more about local events/places to go, Visit:</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.norwalkct.org/NorwalkEvents.htm"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.norwalkct.org/NorwalkEvents.htm</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.kidsevents.com"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.kidsevents.com</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.norwalkplus.com"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.norwalkplus.com</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://www.CTvisit.com/connections.aspx?id=1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.CTvisit.com/connections.aspx?id=1</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> -- The Family Fun page of ctvisit.com with lots of ideas for great family fun this winter.<BR> </SPAN><BR> We’d love to hear your suggestions and ideas for keeping this newsflash relevant. 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