A Saturday in Stamford

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Get in the giving spirit and celebrate the holidays with Mill River Collaborative for Volunteer Day. Head to Mill River Park at The Grand Steps tomorrow, the 21st, from 1pm - 3pm for a fun-filled afternoon working in the park! To sign up for a spot, email: alex@millriverpark.com and visit their Facebook page for more information.

Looking for the perfect Saturday morning plan before volunteering? Why not go for a free fun run starting at 9am with Fleet Feet Sports Stamford on Bedford St and end it at Lorca with a muffin and coffee! Fleet Feet is introducing the Muffin Run starting tomorrow, the weather's supposed to be beautiful so get your running shoes ready!

Finally, to wrap up your day head to the newly open Cask Republic Stamford! 56 Drafts, 80+ bottles of seasonal, specialty, limited release, vintage, and casks - all available at Cask Republic at 191 Summer Street. Not to mention a delicious food menu, definitely a spot to check out!

What are your plans this weekend? Let us know on our Facebook page!

Attn: Residents! Festive Fancy Pants Holiday Party

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Attention Moderne Residents! In case you missed our announcement earlier last week - we'll be having a 'Festive Fancy Pants Holiday Party' on December 12th. Break out your Fanciest Festive pants and come enjoy an evening with us- prizes will be given to the Top 3 Fancy Pants, chosen by popular votes.

The party will be from 6pm - 8pm on Thursday the 12th with food from Quattro Pazzi Restaurant. Make sure to RSVP by TOMORROW December 6th to Mia@rms-companies.com.

Also be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to stay up to date with local happenings and resident events!

Rappelling Santa, Fireworks, and a Tree Lighting - This Weekend!

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Santa and his elves are kicking off Christmas early - this coming Sunday to be exact.  It's time for the annual Heights and Lights celebration in Stamford Downtown!

Starting at 5pm, from 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus and guest rappellers Brian Cashman and Bobby Valentine, as they make a daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of one of Stamford’s tallest buildings, Landmark Square.

Then follow Santa up Bedford Street to Latham Park for an evening of holiday fun with live music with the Swingset Mamas and join in the countdown of the annual lighting of Stamford’s Holiday Tree.

For more information, visit Hey Stamford.

Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Stamford Parade of Lights

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Once you've got all your holiday shopping done, head down to the Stamford Harbor Parade of Lights! Kick off the holiday season by decorating your boat and joining the fun.

The parade begins at 6pm with an after party and awards ceremony at Crab Shell. WABC-TV's Dr. Bill Evans, LHD will be the ceremony's MC!

Please bring an unwrapped gift to donate to Toys For Tots. For more information click here. Will you be attending? Share with us on our Facebook page.

Photos courtesy of Stamford Boat Parade

The 20th Annual UBS Parade Spectacular This Sunday!

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Don't miss out - The UBS Parade Spectacular is happening THIS Sunday, November 24 at 12 noon - rain, wind, snow, or shine!

Last year the spectacle attracted roughly 200,000 attendees and is expecting even more this year. In addition to large helium balloons, there once again will be marching bands from the tri-state area, as well as dancers and actors.  The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, featured on America's Got Talent, will also be performing!

The parade will begin at Summer and Hoyt Streets in Stamford at noon. There are public restrooms along the route. For more information visit CT Post.

Photo Sources: CT Post & Hey Stamford

Happy Hour in Stamford!

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Happy Friday! Start your weekend off right with Happy Hour at one of our favorite Stamford spots:

• Bar Russo: Beat the Clock, Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm. Play starts at 5pm and ends at 7pm sharp! The price you pay depends on the time you place your order - ex: order at 5:30pm you pay $5.30, order at $6 you pay $6, and so on. Click here for more info.
• Barcelona Stamford: Wine Time Happy House from 4:30 - 6:30pm with $5 wines and complimentary tapas from 5-7pm.
• Half Full Brewery - Friday Night Open House: Come down to the Brewery from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, for $15 you get yourself in the door armed with a Half Full branded recycled plastic pint glass. THE TAPS WILL BE OPEN. It's that simple! While you are here, try your hand at bags, life-size jenga, draw on our chalkboard wall, or just enjoy some great conversation over great beers.
• Monster B's Stamford: From 4 - 7pm enjoy $2 off all drafts,  $4 house wine,  $5 well drinks,  $3 Fireball shots.
• SBC Stamford: Enjoy $2 House-brewed Pints, $2.50 Domestic, $3 Smirnoff Drinks, $5 Smirnoff Martinis, $5 Plate of Wings, $5 Cheese Pizza from 3:30 - 6:30pm.

 Cheers to a great weekend!

Volunteering in Fairfield County

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Looking to get more involved in the community? How about volunteering this holiday season!
We want to make sure our residents and other community members have the opportunity to give back this season. We've rounded up some great volunteering opportunities and organizations for anyone who is interested!

Neighbors Link - Stamford
Cause: Provides a comprehensive resource center for recent immigrants in the Stamford area.
Volunteer Opportunities:

• Friday November 22nd and Friday December 20th: volunteers are needed to help with Holiday Family Nights. Volunteers will help with set-up, serving and clean-up for these festive meals that are open to the community.  
• Volunteers can also help by conducting small gift drives among their friends or in their clubs, to collect new children’s books and new warm hats, scarves and gloves for adults. These gifts will be distributed at the December 20th Family night.
• In addition, there is always need for tutors for our year-round ESL programs. ESL classes are offered mornings and evenings, and training is provided to all volunteers.

For information on volunteering and donating please click here or contact Cathleen Stone, Program Manager: 203-674-8585 ext. 106 or Cathleen.Stone@NeighborsLinkStamford.org

Person to Person - Darien & Norwalk
Cause: Responds to individuals and families who lack the basic necessities or resources to improve their lives.
Volunteer Opportunities:

• Friday, November 22, Noon — 3pm in Darien, Food Drive. Help sort and organize more than 5,000 pounds of donated non-perishable food.
• Monday, November 25 & Tuesday, November 26, 9am – 4pm in Norwalk, Thanksgiving Turkeys. Help distribute turkeys and Thanksgiving meal fixings to 500 families.
• Wednesday, December 11, 9am — 2pm, Toy Store Set Up. Help set-up holiday pop-up shop; decorate, move and organize toys and books at a local toy store.
• Thursday, December 12, 9am — 4pm OR Friday, December 13, 9am — 7pm OR Saturday, December 14, 9am — 1pm in Darien, Toy Store Shifts Available. Help clients shop for toys, books and board games for their children; wrap gifts, entertain children, clean-up.
• Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17 at the NEON gymnasium in Norwalk, Gift of Giving. Decorate gymnasium with holiday décor for Gift of Giving program where families receive holiday gifts for their children.
• Wednesday, December 18 at the NEON gymnasium in Norwalk. Take down Gift of Giving decorations.

For information on volunteering and donating please click here or contact Janet King, Director of Volunteers: 203-655-0048 or janetking@p2pHelps.org

Homes With Hope - Westport - one time volunteers welcome!
Cause: A local grassroots response to the tragedy of homelessness.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Opportunities are available at the Gillespie Center all year.
• During the holiday season, the organization needs people to provide nightly meals to the 30 to 35 people who show up at the Community Kitchen. Food donations are needed for the Food Pantry that provides over 3,000 bags of groceries each year to needy neighbors. There are also opportunities to help organize the Pantry.

For information on volunteering and donating please click here or contact Jeff Wieser (jwieser@hwhct.org) and Rob Lockhart (rlockhart@whwct.org) or Robynne Quinn (rquinn@hwhct.org)

Operation Hope - Fairfield
Cause: To make free enterprise work for everyone.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Thanksgiving:

• Volunteers can conduct a food drive to stock the pantry shelves and deliver to the Food Pantry located at 636 Old Post Road in Fairfield
• Sponsor a “Thanksgiving basket and turkey” for our neighbors who might otherwise go without. Deliver to our Food Pantry by November 21st
• Prepare a Thanksgiving Day meal item for our Community Thanksgiving Meal and deliver to the Community Kitchen located at 50 Nichols Street in Fairfield by November 28th
• “Make a Meal” throughout the holiday season to be served to our hungry neighbors at the Community Kitchen

December Holidays:

• Sponsor an individual or family for the “Hope for the Holidays” gift giving program, now through December 9th. 
• Volunteer to assist with the onsite receiving and organizing gifts during the “Hope for the Holidays” program. 
• Sponsor a Food Drive for the December holidays and deliver to the Food Pantry.   
• People are hungry throughout the month of December, not just on the holidays! Call and sponsor a meal or portion of a meal to be served at the Community Kitchen.

For information on volunteering and donating please click here or contact Donna Schmidt at 203-292-5588; dschmidt@operationhopect.org

If you know of any volunteering opportunities please do not hesitate to share with us on our Facebook page! Big thanks to ilovefc.com for outlining these great opportunities.

Halloween in Stamford

 

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Halloween is just about here and if you're still on the look out for things to do, What's on the Menu has helped us roundup some parties around our city:

Halloween Night:

• Brick House:  Halloween Karaoke! Wear a costume and grab the mic because Best Costumed Performance will win the cash prize!
• The Fez: Costume party with the Thierry Arpino Project playing LIVE at 10pm!
• Hudson Grille:   Starting at 8pm, come in costume—prize given for BEST costume and other giveaways all night long!
• Lola’s Stamford:  Day of the Dead Bash—Costume contest at Midnight, DJ Chevy in the house PLUS, Sangria, Red Devils and Bloody Mary specials all night long!
• SBC Stamford:  Halloween Costume Party beginning at 10pm with a cash prize given out for Best Costume!
• Tiernans:  Nightmare on Main Street! Come in costume and you may win a cash prize for Best Costume! Giveaways all night and LIVE music by Spunk beginning at 9pm, plus $5 Jameson shots! 
• Tigin:  Halloween Costume Party beginning at 9pm (cash prizes for Best Costume!)

Still not ready to hang up your costume? Friday, Nov 1st - come by The Fez for a Halloween Costume Blowout with Live music or Rodizio for a Halloween After Party! Saturday, Nov 2nd at Casey's Tavern will continue the Halloween celebrations with a Costume Party complete with prizes and a DJ!

Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook to stay up to date with The Moderne! Have a Happy Halloween, Stamford style!

For additional information on restaurants to try, happy hour deals, or happenings on the weekends - check out What's on the Menu?

Spotlight On: The FITNESS CENTRE

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Be fit and stay well by taking advantage of The Moderne's Fitness Centre. The benefit of having a gym right at your fingertips not only will keep you in great shape - but gives you another place to unwind after a day of work. Or, for our early birds - start your day with a good morning workout.

Highlights: 

Treadmill • Elliptical • Recumbent Bike • Full-body Trainer • Cybex Ab Trainer • Physio Exercise Balls

 

For leasing information and additional information, please contact us online or give us a call at: 203.348.8300. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and stay up to date with The Moderne!  

Spotlight On: THE LIBRARY

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It's the little things that make a big difference, and at every turn you will find The Moderne offers touches of sophistication and style that redefine the art of living.

Enjoy hotel-like touches such as WiFi throughout the building, valet dry-cleaning services, and package acceptance.

An elegant descent down a spiral stairway of imported Australian glass, and you are surrounded by the warmth of The Library with it's linear fireplace, engaging bar, multiple HDTVs and a theater surround sound system. In this sunken lounge, you can also enjoy a quiet game of backgammon or an intimate game of billiards.

Highlights: 

 Fireplace • Lounge Area • Multiple HDTV's • Wi-Fi • Entertainment Area • Billiards 

For leasing information and additional information, please contact us online or give us a call at: 203.348.8300. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and stay up to date with The Moderne! 

Ribbon Cutting at The Moderne

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The Moderne Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on September 25th

Check out our feature in It's Relevant, Stamford Edition. Here is an excerpt from the piece:

“The unit finishes are hardwood floors, have granite countertops,” says Randy Salvatore, Owner of RMS Companies. “And the amenities we have a movie theatre, we have an exercise room, we have a great rooftop lounge, we have a great rooftop lounge, we have a cappuccino bar on the first floor so we tried to create almost like a hotel feeling here.”
Salvatore says The Moderne officially opened its doors to tenants on September 1 and has been well received.

As of now The Moderne has rented 60% of its units!

For leasing information and additional information, please contact us online or give us a call at: 203.348.8300. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and stay up to date with The Moderne!