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Hello Danbury! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gold and silver’s comeback, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Mrs. Doubtfire on stage + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Modernizing hunger relief: Danbury’s Daily Bread recently marked one year of its supermarket-style pantry, run by volunteers. Guests took home about $3 million in free food, with home delivery available to homebound neighbors — see how it works.
Commission updates and next steps: Newtown’s EDC reviewed Fairfield Hills and Batchelder projects. Talks with WinnDevelopment narrowed to two points, including potential environmental liability, and a traffic and parking study draft is set for presentation — read the full story.
Advancing knowledge through dialogue: WCSU’s Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series continues in Danbury as Dr. Brian Clements gives the second talk Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on poetry’s public and private roles — learn more about the series.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas night, sorted: Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant sets the mood with Spanish tapas, easy pours, and chatter that lingers. Friends trade bites of gambas al ajillo, empanadas, croquettes, and classic paella, then let the conversation carry the night.
Stock up for lake days: From live and frozen bait to rods, reels, and the small extras that keep you dry and dialed, Candlewood Bait & Tackle has you covered. Family-run for decades on Candlewood, they’ll point you to what’s biting, and can even handle your fishing license.
Cozy screens, big heart: Prospector Theater keeps first-run movies flowing, adds warm community energy, and serves truly great popcorn, all while creating meaningful jobs for locals with disabilities. When the week gets loud, these cozy screens offer a low-stress, high-comfort place to sink into a seat and reset.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎭 Mrs. Doubtfire @ Shubert Theatre | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Think you remember the movie? Mrs. Doubtfire hits the Shubert with the same lovable chaos, sharper jokes, and a big heart about keeping the family together, perfect for a night out you can share with the kids or your sensible adult self. Tickets at Shubert.com.
🗺 Friday Introductory Tours @ Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | Friday (3/6) at 1:30 PM – Walk past that marble ice cube and still haven’t gone in? Grab a free, no-reservation Friday tour of the Beinecke, a quick 45-minute dive into its mission, history, architecture, and collections, led by people who know things. Exhibits are free seven days a week.
📚 Family Library Workshops @ Stetson Branch Library | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Shubert offers free family workshops at Stetson and Mitchell, tied to Shubert shows. For your 3–10s, expect story time, crafts, a goodie bag, and a free Read to Grow book; just register so they don’t run out of glue sticks.
🧠 Melodies for Memory @ Danbury Public Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 1:00 PM – Melodies for Memory brings a dose of familiar tunes to spark connection for folks living with dementia, and the people who love them. Caregivers and family can exhale, learn how music therapy helps, and enjoy musicians with memory care chops, no pressure to remember lyrics.
☘ Family Fun Zone at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Ives Main Library | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Parade Day with training wheels, right by the New Haven Free Public Library on Elm between Temple and Church. Think food trucks, a petting zoo, crafts, and an easy viewing spot, plus free street parking if you steer clear of the route.
🍖 6-Year HFAR Anniversary Rib Rally @ Texas Roadhouse | Saturday (3/21) at 4:00 PM – Snag a $14 Rib Rally voucher and outsource dinner like a pro. You get fall off the bone ribs, fries, rolls, peanuts, and a free appetizer voucher, and a third of proceeds supports Happily Furever After Rescue. Pickup at Danbury’s Texas Roadhouse to-go window.
🎵 The Sound of Music @ Shubert Theatre | Thursday (3/26) at 7:00 PM – The Sound of Music returns to the Shubert, where it premiered in 1959, in a staging by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien. Bring the kids, the grandparents, and your inner Maria, then hum Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and Edelweiss all the way home.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Danbury report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. North wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 65%
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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