For 62-year-old Harry Nomack of Stratford, Housatonic Community College’s new Advanced Manufacturing Program looks like the answer to a career dream. When his wife became ill, Nomack gave up his lifelong information technology career for a string of part-time jobs that would allow him to spend more time with her. When she died two years...

Bans on birthday cupcakes — and any other homemade treat. Candy-free Halloween parties. Permission slips sent home about every single outside food considered for a special day. It’s not just your school creating policies like these. The Connecticut State Department of Education’s school nutrition standards states that school districts should limit celebrations involving food during...

Students who don’t have the needed items for going back to school can have a lower confidence level and lack self esteem, according to Meral Prewitt of the Adopt A Social Worker Program, and that’s why donating school items are important action. Book bags and back-to-school supplies are being collected in downtown Shelton for children...

Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic co-educational, four-year urban high school established by the Diocese of Bridgeport dedicated to serving a diverse, multicultural population. It currently has about 325 students who are enrolled. Kolbe Cathedral High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Connecticut Department...

Pumpkin Preschool Early Learning Centers offer progressive preschool programs in a creative, innovative environment, so each child may maximize their potential growth and development. The centers provide an atmosphere to promote optimal physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for the whole child. They help build each child’s self-esteem and self-confidence with teacher interaction, gentle guidance...

The Little White House Learning Center provides its children an education, socialization and other development. The 40-year-old business cares for kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old. “We cater to working families,” said Judy Drapp, the center’s director. From infants to those ready for kindergarten, the Little White House helps enrich children’s lives. During...

Tax Free Week in Connecticut runs from Sunday, Aug. 19, through Saturday, Aug. 25. Connecticut residents will not incur sales taxes for purchases of clothing and footwear under $300. Tax Free Week was first enacted in 2000, and applies to most clothing and footwear purchases that are intended for everyday use. Goods not covered under...

Milford High class of ‘67 reunion MHS class of 1967 45th reunion will be Saturday, Sept 29, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Aldario’s Restaurant, 240 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Cost, at $35, includes appetizers and a buffet luncheon. A cash bar will be available. Check or money orders are payable to “MHS Class of 1967”...

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will offer a meditation and relaxation program on selective Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Ehlers Meeting Room. Remaining sessions are Aug. 21 and 28. Nadine Richardson will share techniques designed to bring about a sense of calm, peace and balance, reduce stress, and benefit participant’s emotional well-being...