We’re back! Can you believe it’s already the third week of August?? We have a brand new week of Stamford happenings for you and two bonuses this week:

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1) Starting today and running through September 2nd, it’s Stamford Restaurant Weeks! For the list and menus (lunch and dinner) of the participating restaurants: Click Here for Info

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2: It’s CT tax free week so get out there and take advantage for back to school shopping and more! Ends the 25th: Click Here for Info

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This is by no means a complete list of everything going on around town. We try to find you a good mix of events from business networking to family friendly things to do, to fitness fun and more. You never know what will make the list and you may even find a new adventure right here in Stamford!

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Let’s get to it…here’s what we’ve found for you and remember, weather can change some of these listings so be sure to call ahead. Btw, many are FREE!

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The Stone House: Zumba at the Stone House (recurring event) 9:30am-10:30am: Click Here for Info

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Hecksher Farm Animal Meet and Greet! 2:30-3pm. Weekly event that features a different animal group each week. Kid friendly. Click Here for Info

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Exquisite Miniatures exhibit in the Arcade of the Bendel Mansion. 50 paintings by miniature artists  by Wes and Rachel Siegrist that look so real, they look more like photos than paintings! Ongoing event through Sept. 21st. Click Here for Info

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Roasted Sandwich Co.: Monday Night Fun Run with 6:30:pm start time. (Weekly event) 3, 4 And 5 mile options. Click Here for Info

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Harbor Point: Revolution Fitness in Commons Park at 6:15pm. High intensity workout every Monday night. Click Here for Info

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Metropolitan Dance Center: Advanced Waltz Class…learn how to dance the Waltz! $15 per person; 8pm. Click Here for Info

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-Government Center: Stamford Alive Morning Networking & Referral Group–weekly Tuesday business event hosted by BNI Alive. 7:45am, free event. B2B, B2C, sales and bus. professionals looking to meet like minded folks. See event page for details:  Click Here for Info

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-Women’s Business Development Council Stamford: FREE class: So You Want to Start a Business with Business Specialist, Carol Cheswick. Pre-registration required. 5-7pm. Click Here for Info

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-Serendipity Labs Stamford: Business Meetup– Business Networking + Peak Performance Strategy + Session on Making the Cash Register Ring; 6-9pm. This month’s focus is on sales and guest speaker at this event is Stephen Hilgart from Tony Robbins team! $20. Click Here for Info

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Crab Shell: Tiki Tuesday w/ Captain John’s Tiki Tours and Rentals. Take a tour of Stamford Harbor and see part of our coastline in a whole new way! $25 per person, 4:30pm. Please see event page for all the info and tickets: Click Here for Info

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Zumba with Chelsea Piers on the Boardwalk. Join Christina Rabasco for this FREE weekly event at 7pm every Tuesday night. Click Here for Info

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Mill River Park: BollyFit w/Jayshree Srikanthr (FREE weekly event) at 7pm! Click Here for Info

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The Ferguson Library Main Branch: Summer Crafternoons 3-3:45pm; kids entering 1st grade and up; join in for a story and collaborative art project.Click Here for Info

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Stamford Toys: FREE Make & Take Playdate Kid friendly event 4-6pm! Click Here for Info

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Factory Bar and Grill: Wednesday Night Pub Run (FREE event) begins at 6:30pm. 3, 4 and 5 mile options and you can find the maps and more info here: Click Here for Info

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Comradity Strategy and Creative Resource Center: Crashcode Hacknights join the tech and startup communities with a FREE weekly networking event. Student come to work on a project from start to finish with the goal of creating a prototype. Click Here for Info

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Dog Park: Yappy Hour at 6:30pm! Bring your four legged family member to this FREE event sponsored by Bull’s Head Pet Hospital. For info:  Click Here for Info

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Free Movies in the Park presents Pretty Woman! 8:30pm; bring blanket, snacks and friends. Click Here for Info

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Mill River Park: Afro Flow Yoga on the grand steps. (weekly event) Free to join in the fun! 7pm. Click Here for Info

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Fairgate Farm: Farmers Market every Thursday thru October 12pm-6pm. Click Here for Info

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Stamford Museum & Nature Center: Salon Series: Evening Howl at the Wolf Conservation Center 5-8pm. Explore the Summer exhibit Once Endangered: The Return of Wolves and Peregrine Falcons after hours and stay for Q&A with curator Jillian Casey. Then visit the wolves at the conservation center to learn more about them over some wine and cheese. Limited to 40 people, make sure to call:  203-977-6543  Click Here for Info

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Mill River Park: Zumba w/Eddie Calle 7pm; FREE Click Here for Info

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Tai Chi w/Nana 5-7pm. Click Here for Info

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Crossfit w/Carozza Fitness every Thursday thru Aug. 30th from 7-8pm. FREE! Click Here for Info

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Metropolitan Dance Center: Newcomer Latin/ChaCha/Swing Class! $15 per person. Click Here for Info

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The Ferguson Library Main Branch: Friday Flicks Presents: The Greatest Showman! FREE; 2pm; Ages 6 & up. Click Here for Info

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LaRocca’s Country Wine & Spirits: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting 4:30-7:30pm; FREE. Click Here for Info

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Harbor Point: Latin Dancing Commons Park at 5pm. FREE weekly event w/Vuk! Beginners to advanced, all welcome. Click Here for Info

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Traditional Martial Arts: Super Hero Movie Night! Kid friendly: 6-9pm Come in costume, bouncy castle and pizza. $25 for one $40 for two. Click Here for Info

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Stamford Museum and Nature Center: Astronomy Nights: Introduction to Star Gazing. Begins at 7:30pm, presentation by Tony Faddoul going on rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting and you can call ahead for weather updates: 203-977-6537. http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/

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