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DANBURY, Conn. Meetings of several Danbury commissions and a performance by country music singer David Nail are among the highlights of events happening in and around Danbury this week. For more to do, check out our events page.
Monday, Sept. 24
Danbury Board Of Education: 7 p.m. Danbury Public Schools Administrative Center, 63 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury.
Danbury Cultural Commission: 7:30 p.m. Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St., Danbury.
Theater Production: Helen of Troy: 7:30 p.m. Director Leonidas Loizides stages his world-touring production of "Helen of Troy." The show is funded by a grant from the foundation of Brookfield industrialist and philanthropist Constantine "Deno" Macricostas and his wife Marie. For more information, call 203-837-8793. Free. Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, Western Connecticut State University Midtown Campus, 181 White St., Danbury.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
After-School Program: 3 to 6 p.m. This program at King Street United Church of Christ is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on weekdays. Monday and Wednesday will be arts and crafts, Tuesday and Thursday will be theater games, and Friday will be karaoke. Limit is 20 students, first come, first served. Certified teacher Mia Reichl is in charge. For information, contact Mia at miareichl@comcast.net or 203-512-1885. The cost is $20 per day with a two-day minimum. King Street United Church of Christ, 201 S. King St., Danbury.
Political Science Lecture: 5:25 to 6:25 p.m. Andrew Roraback, Republican candidate for Congress in the Fifth District, will discuss his economic program and congressional campaign. The lecture will take place during a political science class, but the public is welcome. Free. Room 231, White Hall, WCSU Midtown Campus, 181 White St., Danbury.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association Well Child Clinic: 6 to 8 p.m. The clinic includes immunizations; school and sports physicals; and exams for newborns and children up to 18 years of age. Cost is $50, no insurance needed. Call the office at 203-438-5555, Ext. 1119, to schedule an appointment or for more information. Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 90 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.
Twilight Canoe Rides: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Twilight canoe rides are offered Wednesday evenings until Oct. 10. The center has six canoes, each seats two to four people. Canoes can be rented for $30 each for members; $35 each for nonmembers. For more information, visit the centers website or call 203-762-7280. Woodcock Nature Center, 54 Deer Run Road, Wilton.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Danbury Zoning Board Of Appeals: 7 p.m. Free. City Council Chambers, Danbury City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury.
David Nail: 8 p.m. Country singer David Nail has had three singles in the Top 20 in the past two years and is fresh off his tour with Keith Urban. His latest album is The Sound of a Million Dreams. Tickets are $37. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.
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