Bethel Daily Briefing: Friday, April 27, 2012

Today is Friday, April 27, 2012

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This Morning's Headlines

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Today's Weather 

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 15 and 22 mph. 

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind between 5 and 13 mph.

Question of the Day from Old Farmer's Almanac

What is the formula for the time it takes for you to hear thunder?

The formula we know is for calculating the distance of a lightning flash. Count the number of seconds between seeing a flash of lightning and hearing the sound of the thunder. Divide that number by 5 to determine how many miles away that lightning bolt was. 

Events & Reminders

• The BETHEL WOMENS' SOFTBALL LEAGUE is currently taking registrations for women that would like to play slow pitch softball in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Teams play two nights/week and games begin after the school year ends (mid June) and go through the 2nd week in August.  All ages play but you must be 21 before 6/1/12.  Fee is $40.  Go to eteamz.com/bethelsoftballwomen for more information or contact Bethel Parks & Rec at 794-8531.
• CHICKEN DINNER at ST THOMAS' CHURCH  27th April 5:30 - 7:30

Menu
Baked Chicken (choice of white or dark meat)
Potatoes (choice of baked or mash)
Vegetable and salad
Dessert and Beverage
All included

Adults $10, Seniors $8, Child $5, Family Max $25.  95 Greenwood Ave opposite  Caraluzzi's  ALL WELCOME!!!  

• You are invited to a festive event, benefiting Relay For Life's effort to curing cancer!  This event, held on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Capellaro's Grove in Bethel, CT, is a wonderful night out for all who wish to come. The night includes dinner, dancing, raffles, and a Silent Auction will be availible! The evening starts out at 7:00pm, with hors d'oeurvres, then continued on with a lovely dinner, selection of Roast Beef, Chicken Piccata, Bakes Tilapia, or the vegetarian entree, Grilled Vegetable Wellington, topped off by a dessert of Apple Strudel! Doesn't that sound great! After dinner, join us on the dance floor, for some great party dancing! You know you want too! For more information, click here.
• Film Festival:  Friday, April 27th After a full day of diverse movie screenings in Danbury and Bethel, Unions Savings Bank presents an evening of cultural diversity with The Academy Award Nominated feature length animation: Chico & Rita! This incredibly colorful feature is receiving exuberant media buzz and accolades from all over the world! “I LOVE IT! LUSHLY SCORED AND MAGICAL, THE BEST MUSIC FILM IN ANY GENRE IN A LONG TIME! - Chicago Tribune,” FThe STARS! “BEAUTIFUL! A SWAYING, SEXY, DREAM OF A MOVIE! – The Observer,” “FThe STARS! MAGNIFICENT! DELICIOUS! RAVISHING! – The Telegraph”. Need we say more? The Chico & Rita After Party takes place immediately following the film where the audience can get their photo taken with the film’s stars and will be treated a delectable array of Cuban cuisine and music provided by Some Things Fishy Catering. For more information, see complete guide to the Film Festival   
• Representational Abstraction Opening Reception  Danbury, Connecticut artists Antonio Carvahlo and Katie Bassett will have a two person exhibition. The Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts presents, Representational Abstraction, in their gallery at 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CT. The exhibition will be on view, Saturday, April 28th & 29th 2-5pm and May 5th & 6th 2-5pm. An Opening Artist's Reception will be held on April 28th from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Join us for refreshments, music & art. For complete information, click here. 
• Bethel Blooms Craft Fair  Craft festival will take place on the front lawn (left side) of the Municipal Center.  Rain or shine.  Free admission.  April 28, 2012, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, http://­www.­ctcra­ftshows.­com  (203)261-2414, artisans04@­aol.­com
• The Danbury Kids Expo is for children of all ages, parents, grandparents and prospective parents or even anyone who is thinking about having a child. A portion of the admission fees will go directly to The American Cancer Society. There will be something for anyone and everyone who cares about the needs of young children. Our 2nd annual event will be held at the Danbury PAL building. The Kids Expo is informative, educational, entertaining, and fun for the whole family.Kids and adults are entertained and informed throughout the day with a diverse schedule of shows, entertainment, hands on activities and educational displays, magic shows, face paintings, interactive dance demonstrations, and much, much more. Exhibit booths allow consumers to fully explore a vast array of children and family oriented products and services in today’s marketplace. $7.  At 35 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, CT  

Today in History

1880 - Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the electrical hearing aid. 

1897 - Grant's Tomb was dedicated. 

1938 - Geraldine Apponyi married King Zog of Albania. She was the first American woman to become a queen. 

1938 - A colored baseball was used for the first time in any baseball game. The ball was yellow and was used between Columbia and Fordham Universities in New York City. 

1947 - "Babe Ruth Day" was celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 

1965 - "Pampers" were patented by R.C. Duncan. 

1982 - The trial of John W. Hinckley Jr. began in Washington. Hinckley was later acquitted by reason of insanity for the shooting of U.S. President Reagan and three others. 

1983 - Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros) broke a 55-year-old major league baseball record when he struck out his 3,509th batter of his career. 

1986 - Captain Midnight (John R. MacDougall) interrupted HBO. 

1987 - The U.S. Justice Department barred Austrian President Kurt Waldheim from entering the U.S. He claimed that he had aided in the deportation and execution of thousands of Jews and others as a German Army officer during World War II. 

2006 - In New York, NY, construction began on the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower on the site of former World Trade Center.

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Weather information taken from the National Weather Service. Today in History compiled from On-This-Day.com and other sources.