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A “tasting” at Fairway Market is like a Bar Mitzvah smorgasbord; heaps of delectable food, drink and merriment. All free.
You can sample brisket, potato latkes, roasted potatoes, noodle kugel, blinzes, beef wellington, honey glazed ham, brie, stuffed mushrooms and the like; and in doing so, you just might feel compelled to order from the catering department (not required).
If this tasting is anything like the Thanksgiving “tasting” that could have passed as a holiday party, you are in for a treat. Or many treats.
Head on over to Fairway on Saturday and Sunday December 10, 11 from 11am-3pm to find out.
 Hang out with Santa, enjoy refreshments, watch the tree light up and hear carol singing at the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting at Harbor Point. Get into the Holiday Spirit at Stamford’s newest, coolest neighborhood, Harbor Point. For more info, log onto www.HarborPt.com
Celebrate the Ferguson Library and the best in children’s literature at The Library’s Children’s Holiday Book Festival Sunday, December 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library. A dozen renowned children’s authors and illustrators will be on hand to sign books, and there will be fun activities for the whole family all afternoon. Book sale proceeds support the Ferguson’s children’s programs.
 All afternoon: featured authors and illustrators:
Michael Buckley – New York Times bestselling author of NERDS and The Sisters Grimm
Bruce Degen – Creator of Miss Frizzle and the Magic School Bus series 2 – 4 p.m.
Brian Floca – Award-winning illustrator and author of Moon Shot: The Flight of Apollo 11
Lindsay Barrett George – Widely recognized for her striking illustrations of animals.
Patricia Reilly Giff – Newbery honor author of Lily’s Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Stephanie Greene – Author of the Owen Foote and Princess Posey early chapter book series
Bill Thomson – Illustrator and author of Karate Hour, and Building with Dad
Nancy Elizabeth Wallace – Author and illustrator of easy informational books such as Stars! Stars! Stars!
Rosemary Wells – Author of over 120 picture books and novels, and creator of the Max & Ruby characters 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Rita Williams Garcia – Newbery honor and National Book Award finalist for One Crazy Summer
Karen Romano Young – Illustrator, science maven, doodler and author of Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles
Paul Zelinsky – Caldecott Award winning illustrator for Rapunzel, pop-up book creator of Knick-Knack Paddywhack and The Wheels on the Bus
DECEMBER COMPUTER/CAREER CLASSES
AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
The Ferguson Library offers regular computer and career classes at the Main Library and branches. The December schedule follows. Generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.
Main Library Third Floor Computer Lab (unless noted below)
Call 203 351-8221 to register.
Microsoft Excel 2010
Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Linked In Part 2 (Main Library Auditorium)
Monday, December 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
How to Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job
Wednesday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Main Library Third Floor Auditorium
Business coach ChaChanna Simpson explains how you can build your own business while holding down a day job.
Microsoft Word 2010
Thursday, December 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
.Basic Internet
Thursday, December 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Computer Basics
Saturday, December 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn English: Computer-based Instruction
Saturdays, December 10 & 17 at 10 a.m.
PowerPoint 2010 (Two session class)
Thursdays, December 15 & 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2010 in Spanish
Thursday, December 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Mock Interview Workshop
Wednesday, December 28 at 6 p.m.
Main Library Third Floor Auditorium
Learn how interviewing techniques can make your job search successful. Presentation by recruiter/search consultant Jonathan J. Winkel, PH, followed by individual interviews and feedback. Registration required. Call 203 351-8228 or register online.
Harry Bennett Branch
Call 203 351-8292 to register.
Internet Holiday Recipes
Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.
Find delicious holiday recipes online. Instructor: Frank Hajdu, NCC
Here’s something you don’t see every day – or much. Or ever. A discount off of GIFT CERTIFICATES! Perfect for those who don’t know what to get that Parent-To-Be or young family……
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 Other municipalities are content with a mere tree lighting ceremony and perhaps a quick visit from Old St. Nick to welcome the Holiday Season. But Stamford’s Santa goes the extra mile – or should I say 22 stories – as he rappels down Landmark Square in conjunction with the city’s Tree lighting ceremony on Sunday December 4th @ 5pm for the Heights and Lights extravaganza with guest rappellers Brian Cashman, Yankees GM, Bill Evans, ABC News and Rick Reichmuth, Fox News. A fireworks display and the Activities for Kids Chorus round out what’s sure to be a great, unusual evening. This is a wonderful tradition, and of course, FREE!
 Santa may charge for photos, but MRS. Claus is much more generous, I guess. Come to Ridgeway Center Fridays and Saturdays beginning November 25th – Dec. 18 from 10am-1pm when Old St. Nick’s wife will parcel out goody bags to the kids and complimentary photo ops for all!
Stamford On The Cheap occasionally receives Press Releases from left field – and this one sounds interesting enough to pass along to my readers. Though the content of this film can be construed as controversial, and I can’t vouch for its production quality, I’m letting you know about it. If the subject matter appeals to you, you can make your own decision!
Here’s the Release:
After 2 years of development, 3 years of filming and a year of post-production we are pleased to announce that our feature film Charlie Christ: The Gospel According to Fools is finally wrapping up.
In anticipation of completion we cordially invite you to join us on November 19th at the University of Connecticut for a special event focused on the past, present and future of this film project. We will be featuring the latest trailer and showing exclusive footage that won’t be available anywhere else.
This is a film that has been filmed in 11 cities on 4 continents throughout the world. It has received high praise from major industry professionals. It has very challenging, unique and original artistic approaches to feminism, interfaith relations, politics and LGBTQ issues. It has all this going for it. And yes, it’s a comedy!
We’ll also be discussing our plans for online distribution for the film with focus on open video standards (including WebM adoption and more), creative commons, participatory remix culture and more.
Registration is completely free. We’ll even treat to you to lunch! The entire event will be catered! Space is limited so register today!
Just to Recap:
Where: University of Connecticut Stamford Campus (1 University Place, Stamford, CT)
When: Saturday November 19th from 12pm-3pm
a post-apocalyptic religious satire shot entirely in super 8.
Now in Production
Synopsis
Italian scientist, Claudio Chiuso, develops an elixir that enables him to see the heavenly realm with the naked eye; they call it ‘Immaculate Perception.’
It isn’t long before the public competes for God’s favor and plunges into World War III in order to seize their own selfish visions of paradise.
Soon, the true face of God shows itself at humanity’s most vulnerable moment. God-Man—as he is known for his human flaws and super villainy—swoops in to reclaim the throne of eden, wreaking havoc on the world as we know it; only pockets of humanity survive.
Luckily our valiant knight, Charlie Kemp, arrives on scene to give one last militia a fighting chance for survival against the hungry, undead souls of God-Man’s zombie army!
 Grab a friend and head to a participating Starbucks® store – because November 17-20 from
2-5 p.m., when you buy one holiday drink, you’ll get another one of equal or lesser value for
free. Take your pick of your most-loved holiday beverages, including Peppermint Mocha, new
Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog Latte.
 Who needs NYC and Macy’s on Thanksgiving when Stamford hosts its very own Big Bird, Big Popeye, Big Oscar the Grouch, Big Beetle Bailey, etc. Parade the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving. This year, stars of Showtime’s The Big C, Laura Linney, John Benjamin Hickey and Gabourey Sidibe are Grand Marshals and Letterman Announcer Alan Kalter is MC. Come one, come all – for FREE of course, on Sunday November 20th, 2011 for the UBS Parade Spectacular! Begins Noon Downtown.
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