Patch User Spotlight: Spelling Bee; Nominate A Nonprofit; Sports Rundown; Real Estate Wrap

From spelling bee fundraisers to girls basketball to real estate questions, our Patch users are posting away.

Local Doctor Gives the Gift of Health this Holiday Season

How Bad Are Connecticut Drivers?

Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?

Emergency Animal Rescue Group Earns $100 More Toward Goal

EARS is a Westport-based organization that seeks to help animals during natural disasters and other events when emergency personnel are focused mainly on people.

Theater Group of People with Developmental Disabilities Performs "STARs on Broadway"

BNY Mellon Comes through with Gifts for Norwalk Pre-Schoolers

Shelton Man Lives Up to His Name After $1M Lotto Win

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

NSO Concert Epitomizes What's Good about Norwalk

Pride, tradition, and sense of community on display at Norwalk Symphony Orchestra concert.

Rousing Performance by Pivot Ministries Choir at Norwalk Concert Hall

Raggedy Ann Author and Illustrator Honored in Norwalk Library Exhibit

The display in the lobby of the Norwalk Public Library is on loan from Darien's Rodriguez family, and will be on view for all to see through December.

Stepping Stones' Holiday Sense of Humor, Fun Kids' Activities

Mayor Rilling and Fire Commissioners to Issue Oath to Recruits

Norwalk Fire Dept. to swear in four new recruits: Konstantine Miraloitis, Nicholas Lipeika, Anthony Papacoda and Keith Zaffuto.

Norwalk Town Clerk's Mascot of Shredded Absentee Ballot Applications

At Norwalk City Hall the Town Clerk's office created this snowman out of 2007 absentee ballot applications. Any suggestions for a name for this chap?

Best Blogs On Patch: Finding The Right Christmas Tree

Our best Patch blogs from around the country.

Curators of Cool: Wilton Couple Operate "Lost & Found"

Check out this weekend destination for furnishings with a vintage twist. Donna and Andrew Clarke have a knack for recombining disparate but sturdy industrial tid-bits and architectural salvage for a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

STAR, Inc. Volunteers Host a Four-Star Thanksgiving for Developmentally Disabled

STAR hosted Thanksgiving for clients from Norwalk, Wilton, Westport, Darien, New Canaan and Weston.

Will Ferrell Stops By Milford Today

As Ron Burgundy, that is, the actor's 1970s-era news anchor character in the upcoming movie "Anchorman 2."

Do Not Disturb: The Snowy Owls Have Irrupted

Visitors from the Arctic are visible in numerous locations, providing a rare spectacle. But please do not approach the owls too closely.

Norwalk's Olivia Villalba is a Featured Dancer in Hofstra's Annual Fall Dance Concert

Poised to Please: P2P Volunteers Have Fun, Match Families with Clothing

Person-to-Person volunteers sort clothing every Monday night. They have fun and network while moving at a fast pace sorting a tremendous volume of donated clothing and accessories.

Fairway Boosts Community Plates with Turkeys and More

Outpouring of Photos, Memories for Setti Scrapbook Overwhelms Neighbor

Priceline Invades Costco, Fills Trucks, Replenishes Food Bank

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

"The Children Think This is Santa's House"

This year is the 25th for Norwalkers Rick and Joan Setti's winter wonderland of handmade wooden figures, tiny houses and strands of lights. A neighbor has started a crowdfund site in hopes that the Settis can give away a stuffed animal to each child.

STAR Gala Raises $310K for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

The annual gala celebrates the community of individuals with developmental disabilities leading full, productive and rewarding lives.

Norwalk K of C Show Soldiers Spirit of Thanksgiving

Following a generous donation, Knights council and the Catholic Daughters Court St. Matthew will sponsor Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of Homes for the Brave on November 28.

Mayor-Elect Martin Reads Dr. Seuss to Springdale Students, Fulfilling Promise

26 Days, Countless Acts of Kindness

Gone to the Dogs: Adoptables Pets, Fundraisers & Events

If you're not in a position to adopt a dog or cat, consider donating to the wish list of a local shelter. They need very basic items like cleaning supplies and blankets.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Shout out to NHS Marching Bears on their Winning Ways!

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

CT Man Finds $98K in Desk He Bought on Craigslist

And you'll never believe what he did with the money.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Norwalk's U13 NJSA "Blue Devils" Soccer Co-Champions

Is Your State Legislator a Friend of the Environment?

This new report from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters has the answer.

Rain and Snow, Train Delays Expected in Region

Little or no snow accumulation is expected, though it could start falling as early as 10 a.m. Tuesday. The MTA says commuters are seeing 10-minute delays due to slippery rails.