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This week, we talk to Liz Salguero, co-executive-director of Circle of Care, a nonprofit organization that offers programs and services to support families during their child's cancer journey. The organization's 11th annual walk-run fundraiser, called "Make Tracks for Kids with Cancer," is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

This week, we talk to Ted Grogan—a 1988 New Canaan High School graduate who works as executive director of The Serenity Project, a nonprofit organization that uses equine therapy to help people who have suffered from all forms of trauma—and New Canaan Police Officer Jeff Deak, the school resource officer at NCHS.

This week, we interview 1965 New Canaan High School graduate Sperry DeCew. It's the fourth installment of our "New Canaan Lifers" series, profiling longtime residents of the town.

This week, we talk to New Canaan's Rick Crolla (here's Laura Ault's "Who Knew?" on him). It's the third installment of our "New Canaan Lifers" series, profiling longtime residents of the town.

This week, we talk to Janet Bouton Wood Karl. It's the second installment of our "New Canaan Lifers" series, where we profile lifelong residents of the town.

This week, we talk to Liz Salguero, co-executive director of Circle of Care, a nonprofit organization with strong New Canaan ties that she launched more than 20 years ago when her then-3-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. Here on Facebook and here on Instagram, Circle of Care offers programs and services that meet the unique and challenging needs of childhood cancer treatment. The nonprofit organization will hold one of its main fundraisers— "CARE to Laugh"—on April 3 in Fairfield.

This week, we talk to Monica Capela, a co-chair of the Waveny Playground Committee. Through a nonprofit entity under the New Canaan Community Foundation, the Friends of Waveny Playground group is now fundraising for the widely anticipated new facility. Note: If your family or business would consider a featured placement on the Waveny Playground Welcome Sign, prominently displayed at the playground entrance, please contact the Friends group for more information at [email protected].

This week, we launch a new series with the 0684-Radi0 podcast. "New Canaan Lifers" will profile lifelong residents of the town, and we start with a personal favorite among New Canaanites: Beth Jones.

This week, we talk to Kathleen Benevento, executive director of Navigation at Waveny LifeCare Network. The organization's Navigator Alzheimer's and Dementia at Home Initiative helps caregivers who are supporting loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia. Now, the Navigator Adult Day Program offers a supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia while providing a daytime respite for caregivers. For more information, call Waveny's dedicated Navigator line at 203-594-5289 or email [email protected].

This week, we've switched things up on our podcast. As NewCanaanite.com marks its 11th anniversary this month, Bob Doran, the head of NCTV 79, interviews me about the news site, its history and my own experience in running it.