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Welcome to Busy Bee Village ✨ A child-sized village where imaginations run wild ✨ Caraluzzi's Market - Bethel Fire Station • Dr. Mike's Ice Cream Shop • Bee Kind Animal Hospital • a Fishing Boat • a Camper &amp; more! 🌼 Village Play 90-Minute Adult-Accompanied Sessions for imaginative play. Your child can pretend to be a police officer, a train conductor, a school bus driver and.... well... anything they want to be!!!! Come visit Wednesday - Sunday! And... schedule your 🎉 Private Full-Service Birthday Parties!!! 2 Hour Party for up to 20 children (more allowed!!!) Exclusive village access 100% Private We provide themed invitations, decorations, balloons, plates, cups, utensils, pizza, a gourmet custom cake, juice, and even goody bags and thank-you cards!!! You just come and enjoy!!! Book your village play session and Birthday Party today!!!

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Unquowa School is an independent PreK–8 school in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated exclusively to the transformative years of childhood and early adolescence. Our mission is to “develop, educate and prepare our family of children with an unafraid spirit to achieve their personal best in a changing world.” At Unquowa, students experience a joyful, challenging, and deeply personal education rooted in meaningful relationships, creativity, and hands-on learning. Our child-centered approach encourages curiosity, confidence, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression across all areas of school life. With small class sizes and expert educators who know students personally, Unquowa provides an environment where children are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Students engage in rich interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster independence, leadership, public speaking skills, and a genuine love of learning. What distinguishes Unquowa is our intentional focus on PreK–8 education. We believe these years are foundational and deserve specialized expertise, thoughtful guidance, and a strong sense of community. Students graduate exceptionally prepared for high school and beyond, not only as strong learners, but as kind, capable, and self-assured young people ready to thrive in a changing world.

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EASTON, CT — Police Chief Tim Shaw has announced on social media he is leaving Easton for a new gig."On Thursday night, 02/13, I was announced as the Mayor of Stamford's choice to be the next Chief of Police in Stamford," Shaw posted on Facebook. "I will remain in Easton as the Chief as the process goes forward. I will keep you posted as this unfolds. Thank you for always supporting our Easton Police Department."Patch has reached out to Chief Shaw for additional details and will update this story when they become available.

EASTON, CT — Police Chief Tim Shaw has announced on social media he is leaving Easton for a new gig.

"On Thursday night, 02/13, I was announced as the Mayor of Stamford's choice to be the next Chief of Police in Stamford," Shaw posted on Facebook. "I will remain in Easton as the Chief as the process goes forward. I will keep you posted as this unfolds. Thank you for always supporting our Easton Police Department."Patch has reached out to Chief Shaw for additional details and will update this story when they become available.

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A New Birth of Freedom: America at 250 — Beautiful. Broken. Beloved. Becoming.
WESTON, CT — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Norfield Congregational Church invites the community to participate in a timely and thoughtful four-week sermon series exploring what freedom, faith, hope, and responsibility mean in this historic moment.
Beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026, Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson will lead the series, “A New Birth of Freedom: America at 250 — Beautiful. Broken. Beloved. Becoming.”
Through scripture, reflection, and honest conversation, the series will examine how people of faith can engage the nation's milestone with gratitude, humility, courage, and hope.
“This is not a partisan series,” notes Rev. Wilson. “It is a Gospel series. We are not gathering around a flag, but around Christ's table. Our goal is to explore what faithful citizenship and Christian hope look like in a complex and changing world.”
The preaching series will be complemented by special musical offerings by Dr. David H. Connell, Director of Music and Worship Arts.American composers and hymns writers from across our history will be featured.
The four-part series includes:
July 5 — REMEMBER
Prisoners of Hope 
Is honest love strong enough to tell the truth?
The series opens with an invitation to reflect on America's blessings and shortcomings, embracing a hope that is deeper than nostalgia and grounded in God's promises.
July 12 — PLANT
What Kind of Soil Will We Be? 
Is freedom a finished monument—or a seed entrusted to us?
This message explores the responsibility of cultivating a future rooted in justice, compassion, and faithfulness.
July 19 — BELOVED
Surely God Is in This Place 
Can grace still wash ashore when the world is groaning?
In addition to the 10:00am worship service in the Sanctuary, a special beach service will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Compo Beach in Westport, celebrating God's presence in creation and community.
July 26 — RISE
Give Us a Listening Heart 
What wisdom will guide the next 250 years?
The series concludes with a call to deeper listening, discernment, and hope for generations yet to come.
Throughout the month, worshipers will be invited to wrestle with questions of national identity, faith, stewardship, and belonging while remaining centered in the Gospel's vision of reconciliation and hope.
Norfield Congregational Church welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and political perspectives to join the conversation."We believe there is room in this conversation for faithful gratitude, honest questions, and the hope of a new birth of freedom," Rev. Wilson said. "Come curious."
Worship Information
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. 
Norfield Congregational Church 
64 Norfield Road 
Weston, CT 06883
203.227.7886
www.norfield.org
About Norfield Congregational Church
Founded in 1757, Norfield Congregational Church is an open and welcoming congregation of the United Church of Christ in Weston, Connecticut. Through worship, service, spiritual formation, and community engagement, Norfield seeks to share God's love and inspire faithful living in an ever-changing world.

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