Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals. 

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Darien, CT
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Going To Darien Fireworks? Police Warn Parking Passes Won't Be Sold At Event Going To Darien Fireworks? Police Warn Parking Passes Won't Be Sold At Event
Going To Darien Fireworks? Police Warn Parking Passes Won't Be Sold At Event Residents planning to attend Darien's fireworks celebration Friday night, July 10, are being urged to plan ahead, with police outlining parking rules, traffic changes, and safety measures for the event. The Town of Darien Fireworks Display is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at Darien High School. According to a Facebook post from the Darien Police Department, a parking pass is required to park on the high school campus, and passes will not be sold at the event. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., all vehicle traffic entering the high school must use Noroton Avenue. Pedestrians may walk to the event for …

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Police Sunset 5K Returns July 15 With Community Walk, Food Trucks, Sock Drive Fairfield Police Sunset 5K Returns July 15 With Community Walk, Food Trucks, Sock Drive
Fairfield Police Sunset 5K Returns July 15 With Community Walk, Food Trucks, Sock Drive The Fairfield Police Department announced on Facebook that runners, walkers, and families will gather at Jennings Beach next week for the 8th Annual Fairfield Police Sunset 5K, an evening event that combines fitness, fundraising, and community spirit. The race is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at Jennings Beach, with the 5K run and a 0.8-mile community walk beginning at 6:30 p.m. According to a Facebook post from the Fairfield Police Department, the event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Following the race, participants can stay for food trucks, refreshments, and views of…

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Danbury, CT
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Owney Day Returns To Danbury Railway Museum Owney Day Returns To Danbury Railway Museum
Owney Day Returns To Danbury Railway Museum A scruffy four-legged railroad legend will be the star attraction at the Danbury Railway Museum, as the museum celebrates Owney, the unofficial mascot of the U.S. Railway Mail Service. The special event, according to a Facebook post from the Danbury Railway Museum, takes place Saturday, July 11, and features the museum's annual activation of its historic Railway Post Office Car, giving visitors a chance to experience a unique piece of railroad and postal history. Admission includes a train ride during which Owney's story is read onboard. Visitors will also receive a commemorative postc…

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Brookfield, CT
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New Fairfield Residents Missing Emergency Alerts? Town Says Re-Register New Fairfield Residents Missing Emergency Alerts? Town Says Re-Register
New Fairfield Residents Missing Emergency Alerts? Town Says Re-Register Some New Fairfield residents may have missed emergency notifications during a recent storm because their information did not transfer correctly when the town changed alert systems. According to a Facebook post from the Town of New Fairfield, the issue came to light after officials spoke with residents during and after the storm and learned that some people who had received notifications in the past did not get updates during the event. The town moved from the Alert Now emergency notification system to Everbridge in 2024. During that transition, not everyone’s information transferred correct…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Kids Can Play Doctor At Beardsley Zoo's Teddy Bear Festival July 18 Kids Can Play Doctor At Beardsley Zoo's Teddy Bear Festival July 18
Kids Can Play Doctor At Beardsley Zoo's Teddy Bear Festival July 18 Children can bring their favorite teddy bears and stuffed animals to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo for a day of imaginative play, hands-on learning, and family activities when the annual Teddy Bear Festival returns on Saturday, July 18. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and centers around the popular Teddy Bear Clinic, where young visitors can have their plush companions receive pretend medical checkups from pediatric specialists. According to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the interactive experience is designed to help children become more comfortable with healthcare through play while enco…

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Westport, CT
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Grateful Dead Celebration Coming To Weston’s Music At The Barn Grateful Dead Celebration Coming To Weston’s Music At The Barn
Grateful Dead Celebration Coming To Weston’s Music At The Barn Faded is the Crimson will bring a Grateful Dead celebration to Weston History & Culture Center’s Music at the Barn concert series on Sunday, July 26. The concert will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the historic grounds at 104 Weston Road, according to the Weston History & Culture Center. The show will focus on The Grateful Dead’s 1981 live acoustic double album “Reckoning,” with Faded is the Crimson performing arrangements inspired by the band’s intimate 1980 shows. The group is led by guitarist JD Seem, of Faster Things, an Allman Brothers tribute. The lineup also includes Do…

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New Canaan, CT
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Hidden Garden Stops Opening In Fairfield County For One Day Hidden Garden Stops Opening In Fairfield County For One Day
Hidden Garden Stops Opening In Fairfield County For One Day Two private Fairfield County gardens and a Darien garden-history program will open to registered visitors on Saturday, July 18, as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days programming. According to a Garden Conservancy press release, Open Days stops in Fairfield and New Canaan will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Fairfield, Inwood Cottage Garden features a 1-1/4-acre native setting surrounded by old-growth trees. The garden includes native perennials, evergreens, and deciduous plants, along with a pergola with wisteria and climbing hydrangeas. New Canaan Meadow includes native flowerin…

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Greenwich, CT
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Ailey II To Headline Greenwich Library’s Opening Night Celebration Ailey II To Headline Greenwich Library’s Opening Night Celebration
Ailey II To Headline Greenwich Library’s Opening Night Celebration Ailey II will perform at Greenwich Library’s 2026 Opening Night Celebration on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Library’s Berkley Theater. The event, described by Greenwich Library as its annual “friendraiser,” supports free performing arts programming at the Library. The evening will begin with a 7 p.m. performance by the famed modern dance company, followed by a cocktail party and grazing dinner catered by Marcia Selden at 8:15 p.m. in the Library’s Reading Room. “Bringing Ailey II to Greenwich Library is exactly what Opening Night is all about — creating an unforgettable cultural experience right…

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Norwalk, CT
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Pirates Weekend Sails Into Norwalk With Treasure Hunts, Lighthouse Tours Pirates Weekend Sails Into Norwalk With Treasure Hunts, Lighthouse Tours
Pirates Weekend Sails Into Norwalk With Treasure Hunts, Lighthouse Tours A pirate-themed weekend will bring ferry rides, treasure hunts, sea chanteys, and lighthouse tours to Sheffield Island Lighthouse in Norwalk on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026. The annual Pirates Weekend & Cruise is hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association, as noted in a press release. The trip begins at 90 Water Street in South Norwalk, where guests board a ferry for a ride through Norwalk Harbor before arriving on Sheffield Island. Ferries are scheduled to leave at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Once on the island, families will find pirate-themed activities led by the…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Heat Alert Issued Ahead Of July 4 Weekend: What To Know Norwalk Heat Alert Issued Ahead Of July 4 Weekend: What To Know
Norwalk Heat Alert Issued Ahead Of July 4 Weekend: What To Know Norwalk residents are being urged to take precautions as extreme heat and humidity move in ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the area from noon Wednesday through 9 p.m. Friday, according to the Norwalk Police Department’s Facebook post. Extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses, especially for people who spend long periods outside or take part in strenuous work or activities, police said. Seniors, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and residents with medical or behavior…

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