Join Help for Kids this April with ‘ TRIVIA FOR A CAUSE’ events happening throughout Fairfield County to support and increase visibility of National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. Kicking off the inaugural trivia night will be Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events hosting at Mexicue in Westport on Wednesday, April 17th from 7-9pm. Enjoy 5- fun fueled rounds from general and current to a specialty, picture and ending with a high-energy music round. Tickets are $25 per person to play, with up to 6 players per team. Attendees can enjoy delicious food & drinks through Help For Kids wonderful restaurant partners during the event. Plus, there will be free raffles and prizes throughout the night! Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events will also be hosting trivia nights at Gates Restaurant in New Canaan on 4/23 and at The Goose, Darien on 4/30. For the full line-up of generous restaurant partners and trivia dates please visit https://triviaforacause.org About Help For Kids CT The mission of the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Southern CT, Inc. DBA: HELP for Kids provides education and support services to families in Fairfield County that strengthen the parenting and life skills of the parents/caregivers designed to improve the health, well-being and safety of the children. HELP for KIDS, a Stamford-based non-profit, protects children from child abuse and neglect, while building stronger, more resilient, loving families. HELP for Kids strengthen Maternal, Child & Family well-being.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is thrilled to announce the opening of the Community Corner for the 2024 season. Community Corner offers a unique opportunity for local small businesses, crafters, and artists to connect with a broader audience by showcasing their products every weekend from 10am to 3pm, from April until October. Community Corner is designed to bring the vibrant spirit of farmer's markets and vendor fairs to the heart of the zoo, providing a pop-up shop space available for rent. This initiative not only supports local businesses but also enhances the zoo experience, offering guests a chance to explore and purchase unique products in a charming farmstand setting. Participants from the previous seasons have included a diverse group of 19 businesses ranging from artisanal crafters like Gemini Gems by Erica and Letter Story Bracelets, to specialty shops such as Ray of Rye Scents and Nath Soap Company. The variety continues with Enchanted Wishes, Artist Kim B, Team Woofgang and Co, Park City Harvest, Bark and Vine, Sound Style Rugs, and more. Businesses interested in participating in Community Corner should note that all food products require licenses and permits approved by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and the City of Bridgeport’s Health Department. For more information or to reserve your space, please contact Lindsay Durkee at ldurkee@beardsleyzoo.org . About Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Connecticut’s only zoo, celebrating 102 years, features 350 animals representing primarily North and South American and Northern Asian species. Guests won’t want to miss our Andean bear, maned wolves, Mexican gray wolves, and red wolves. Other highlights include our Spider Monkey Habitat, and a new prairie dog exhibit that we’ll cut the ribbon on soon! As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, the non-profit Zoo is committed to the preservation of endangered animals and wild habitats. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoo’s website.

"Experience the Rhythm: Jazz In The Vines Returns to Aquila’s Nest Vineyards April 19–21! 🎺 Get ready for three days of captivating indoor music as we bring back Jazz In The Vines to Aquila’s Nest Vineyards! This year’s spectacular lineup boasts an array of talented jazz artists, including The Dirty Martinis Jazz Quartet, Sundad Jazz Quartet, Judson Jazz Quartet, WCSU’s Elijah Atkins Jazz Trio, and the Triple Bock Jazz Quintet. 🎷 Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable musical journey!