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🍝Stratford Restaurant Week + Lake Compounce Opening Date & More
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Happy Wednesday, Connecticut! From exciting restaurant deals to theme park updates and important health news, we’ve got everything you need to know in today’s newsletter.
Here’s what’s inside:
🍽️ Stratford Restaurant Week kicks off this weekend with special deals and discounts.
🎢 Lake Compounce is gearing up for an exciting season, including the return of Crocodile Cove.
🦠Flu cases are surging across Connecticut, putting strain on hospitals and emergency rooms.
Keep reading for all the details!
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A Week of Dining Deals and Discounts in Stratford
Stratford’s annual Restaurant Week returns this Saturday, offering a chance to explore the town’s best local dining with special discounts and exclusive menus at participating restaurants.
New restaurants will be added daily, so be sure to check back for updates. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining, casual bites, or sweet treats, there’s something for everyone.
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Exciting Attractions and Events Coming to Connecticut’s Iconic Theme Park
Lake Compounce, America’s oldest continuously operating amusement park, is gearing up for an exciting return on May 3, 2025.
As one of the state’s most popular family-friendly destinations (it’s one of our favorite things to do with kids in Connecticut), Lake Compounce continues to draw visitors from all over New England who come to experience its unique blend of classic charm and modern thrills.
🚀 What’s new for 2025?
âś… Crocodile Cove Waterpark reopens May 24
âś… Seasonal events like Kids Fest, Fourth of July fireworks & Phantom Fall Fest
âś… Major retracking of the Wildcat roller coaster for a smoother, faster ride
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🦠CT SEES SURGE IN FLU CASES, HOSPITALS STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP
One of the Worst Flu Seasons in 15 Years Hits Connecticut Hard
Doctors say this is one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, leading to longer emergency room wait times and increased hospitalizations across the country.
đź“Š Flu by the numbers:
33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths nationwide
Nearly 30,000 flu cases in Connecticut alone
Flu cases now outpacing COVID-19 in ER visits and hospitalizations
Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated, wash hands frequently, and stay home if feeling unwell to prevent further spread.
HUGE DISCOUNTS ON CONNECTICUT FUN
Want to get out and have some fun without breaking the bank? Check out these deals on local fun!
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🎤 Dynamic Duo: Ryan Reynolds & Shawn Levy (New Haven): Hollywood powerhouses discuss filmmaking, storytelling, and more.
🎲 Board Game Club at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Meet up and play classic and new board games.
🎤 Wednesday Night Trivia (Stamford): A high-energy pub trivia night hosted by MC J Hype.
🎤 Karaoke Night with DJ B-EZ (Hartford): Take the stage and belt out your favorite hits at this weekly karaoke event.
🏀 UConn Men’s Basketball vs Georgetown at XL Center (Hartford): Catch the action as UConn Men’s Basketball faces off against Georgetown at the XL Center!
🧪 EverWonder’s Invention Convention (Newtown): Hands-on STEM fun for young inventors.
🔎 Daring Dinner Escape Room (Westport): Solve a thrilling mystery while enjoying dinner.
🎠King James at TheaterWorks Hartford (Hartford): A gripping play about friendship and basketball.
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STORE CLOSING NEWS
FASCINATING CONNECTICUT HISTORY
Sarah Boone: The Connecticut Woman Who Revolutionized Ironing
On April 26, 1892, Sarah Boone of New Haven became the first Black woman in Connecticut to receive a U.S. patent, improving the ironing board’s design to make pressing fitted garments easier.
Born in 1832 in North Carolina, Boone, who is believed to have escaped slavery, moved to Connecticut with her husband, James, in the mid-1850s. As a dressmaker, she recognized the difficulty of ironing tight sleeves and curved seams on women’s dresses, leading her to develop an innovative solution.
Boone’s patent #473,653 introduced a narrow, curved, reversible ironing board with a movable support, allowing for better pressing of intricate garments.
While ironing boards had existed in various forms for centuries, Boone’s design was a major step forward in efficiency and ease of use. She became only the fourth known Black woman in the U.S. to receive a patent, joining pioneers like Judy W. Reed, Sarah E. Goode, and Miriam E. Benjamin.
Boone passed away in 1904 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that forever changed household efficiency.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
Firefighters extinguished a late-night blaze that caused major structural and smoke damage to a warehouse at Mystic Shipyard, with an investigation underway to determine the cause.
The House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill allocating an additional $40 million for special education funding, though the governor’s budget chief warns there isn’t room in the current budget to cover the cost.
Read Across Connecticut launched in Torrington, bringing books, guest readers, and literacy activities to local schools. The celebration wraps up with a book drive at Blue Back Square on March 1 to support educators and Little Free Libraries statewide.
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