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Welcome to the TownAppeal.com Newsletter
July/ August 2018
TownAppeal.com would like to welcome
The Traveling Chic Boutique, a women’s clothing store, at 800 Federal Rd. and
Burgerim, a Chicago-based burger chain, which will share the space with Dunkin' Donuts at 7 Federal
Rd.
In local organization news, Brookfield is proud to have one of our very own, Mark Lyon, elected as
International Director of the Lions Clubs International organization. Congratulations Mark!
Dawn DeCosta loves technology and has always enjoyed helping
people. For the last 20 years, she has volunteered as co-president of the
Brookfield Newcomers club, spearheaded cultural programs for Brookfield
schools, and coordinated the effort to put a mosaic wall at Huckleberry Hill
School.
Eventually, she decided that she wanted to get a job outside the home
and found employment at the Apple Store as a Sales Specialist. She
really enjoyed working there, and especially loved teaching Apple users
how to operate their products. Many people she helped asked “Can I take you home with me?”
Seeing a need to be filled, Dawn launched a one-on-one and small group technology consulting firm,
Tech Savvy, in 2013. Her mission was to make technology less intimidating for people who are just
getting started or have slipped behind the times and need to master the latest tools and devices.
She has conducted numerous training sessions throughout the Western Connecticut area. Her speaking
engagements are filled with tips and tricks for how people can use technology to enhance their lives, be
more efficient with their time, and easily connect with family and friends. “I taught Facebook and Twitter to
four women at their kitchen table in an hour and a half” says Dawn.
Recently,Dawn has expanded her clientele to include small businesses. She finds that many of them
need help in marketing and developing a social media presence. She also is continuing to offer tech
classes to groups of up to ten people.
While she embraces technology, she has also come to appreciate the incredible effect these tools can
have on one’s personal life, the balance that is needed when using these devices and the importance of
never letting technology replace the human connection.
TechSavvy
(203)830-9673
https://townappeal.com/brookfield/business/tech-savvy/
Lang’s Martial Arts recently relocated
from New Milford to 540 Federal Rd. in
Brookfield. Owner Joe Lang is excited to
be back in his hometown, where he first
started learning Taekwondo at the age of
4. Since then, Joe has been practicing
Taekwondo for over 30 years and has
traveled around the globe to train and
compete, including Canada, India, Italy,
Greece and the Czech Republic. He
holds multiple World Championship titles
and gold medals in various Taekwondo
specialties including sparring, board
breaking and pattern.
Joe has trained under the elite members
of the martial arts world and is skilled in a
multitude of martial arts weapons. He is a
passionate believer in Martial Arts training
because it is such a vital way to teach
kids respect, learn to work towards goals,
improve self-control, and increase self-
confidence.
Joe strives to provide his students with a balance between challenging work-outs,
martial arts skills, and just plain having fun.
Joe’s wife, Teresa, is also an instructor and began her martial arts journey during college.
She is currently a 1st Degree Black Belt. Theresa has a background in Education and
Child Psychology and firmly believes that building strong values and good character in children is paramount to their future success.
Lang’s Martial Arts offers classes for children,
teens, and adults. In addition to Joe and Theresa, black belt students also assist in
class instruction. Students are instructed in International
Taekwondo Federation (ITF) - style Taekwondo.
Lang’s Martial Arts
540 Federal Rd -. Unit 1 Brookfield, CT 06804
203-312-4140 https://townappeal.com/brookfield/business/la
ngs-martial-arts/
Celebrating its 6 year anniversary in 2018, the Brookfield Farmers Market continues to expand and will host year at
least 16 vendors this year. “We started with just three vendors and we have grown every year” said Cathy Lasser,
one of the founding members of the Brookfield Farmers Market Committee. “Last year, we became a certified
market for the state of Connecticut. We continue to focus on supporting our local farmers and businesses.”
Signature vendors Kimberly Farm, Mitchell Farm and Nature View Farm are all returning with their fresh locally
grown produce, dairy items, eggs and meats.
Kimberley Farm has added fresh ice cream to their offerings.
Pepe’s Crème of the Crop with local Clams, Ariston Specialties Oils & Vinegars and Wave Hill Bakery will also all be
back. New vendors this year include Bella Alpaca farm, Good Doggy Treats, and Friends of the Library book sale.
Come support our local businesses while enjoying healthy, locally grown and homemade food and artisan crafts!
The Brookfield Farmer’s Market opened in June at the Town Hall Campus located at 100 Pocono Rd from 3:00pm –
6:00pm. The market will continue every Friday through 10/19/18.
** The Farmer’s Market is looking to add local vendors to its roster. You can contact them at
[email protected] or via Facebook.
Did you know that American Legion Post 202 covers both Newtown and Brookfield and welcomes
veterans who served during "war-era" time frame either at home or overseas?
They meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. at the Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside
Rd, Sandy Hook near the Fire Dept.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Register for CT Alert
In the aftermath of the May Storm, daily alerts and updates were sent using the CT Alerts system. If you have not
signed up for these, you can sign up here. Don’t forget to sign up both landlines and cell phones in case of outages.
Car Cruise Night with the Antique Automobile Club of America. Swing on by to check out some awesome
rides! This event starts at 5:30. TThis
August 4th at 7:00pm Brookfield Theatre
184 Whisconier Road (203) 775-0023
http://www.brookfieldtheatre.org/
FRESH BAKED MUSICALS: A Concert Sampling
On August 4th, be among the first to hear
these songs! We are showcasing selections from a wide range of musicals with themes of
comedy, drama, romance, and of course food! Selections include new songs from
talented emerging artists and new works from veteran Broadway writers, including Stephen
Schwartz (known for Wicked, Pippin) and Michael John LaChiusa (See What I Wanna
See and Wild Party). With special guest performances by RAISSA KATONA
BENNETT and GREG RODERICK. Musical direction by JEROLD GOLDSTEIN.
Also performing are:Tyler Carey, Scarlett Mazur, Kelsey Morris, Kennedy Morris,
Megan O'Callaghan, Dan Satter, Melanie Votaw, and Morgana Kate Watson
Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established in 1996. That first line-up would be the envy of any festival today—the Diana Krall,
Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson and many more. Along with the music, you will enjoy great
food, wine, beer, fine art and crafts and Artist Talks. Order tickets now and get a
headstart on your summer.
You won't want to miss out on the FABULOUS Jazz Brunch, Saturday 7/28 to kick off the Festival. Brunch is included with Best Friends tickets, Saturday Friends tickets, and
Saturday Lawn/Brunch tickets.
NEW THIS YEAR - For the first time, guests purchasing Saturday and/or Sunday Friends
tickets can reserve the seat of their choice in advance at no additional cost.
All general admission lawn tickets are flexible - order in advance and choose your day
later!
Tickets available here
Goshen Fairgrounds
116 Old Middle Street
Goshen, CT 06756
More information is available at https://litchfieldjazzfest.com/
On the
Calendar...
Capital Budget Vote August 7
The referendum for the Capital Budget is set for August 7. The reason the vote is so late is because we are required to allow 45 days after the adoption of the budget. The Capital budget
is available on the town website. We strongly encourage all residents to vote.
Change in Location for Voting in August
District 2 voting for the referendum on August 7 and the primary on August 14 has been moved from Brookfield High School to Center School. The water tank is being replaced at the high
school, so there is no water available. Voting in District 1 will be at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, the usual location.
District 1 Huckleberry Hill, 100 Candlewood Lake Rd
District 2
Center School, 8 Obtuse Hill Rd
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*If you are voting under property rights for the Referendum August 7, please vote at your designated polling location.*
Meet the Selectmen Coffee
Scheduled on Saturday, July 28 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at Jesters Coffee, 331 Federal Road. First
Selectman Steve Dunn and Selectman Harry Shaker will be available for residents to stop by
with any questions, comments or concerns.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Something for everyone. Books, kids books, DVDs and more!
Hot Deals for a Hot Month
We have more than 15,000 books, history, fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, gardening, you name it
Children, teens and adults can find lots of treasures
And we have DVDs and music CDs
Great Prices:
Hardcover books are $2.00, softcovers are $1.00
Children's books and media vary
Credit cards accepted
Friday, July 27, 9am to 5pm - Opening Sale Day
Admission $15 till noon to get the best selection
Saturday, July 28, 9am to 5pm - Free Admission
Regular price sale day
Sunday, July 29, 12 noon to 4pm - Free Admission
Half price day
Monday, July 30, 9am to 1pm - Free Admission
Bag Day books are $5 per bag (we supply the bags)
Something for everyone - at great prices. Don't miss it!
Center Elementary School
8 Obtuse Hill Road
Brookfield CT
203-417-7788
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Solarize Brookfield
The town is participating in a residential solar program that makes going solar easy and affordable. Two final
workshops have been scheduled on August 14 and September 11 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. in Meeting Room 133 at
Brookfield Town Hall. Homeowners who want to find out if their home is good for solar can go directly to
SolarizeCT.com
Looking for more local events? Check out our Events Calendar at
https://townappeal.com/brookfield/town-events/
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