When children come to Greenwich Hospital's eighth annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Sunday, September 17th, from Noon to 3 PM, they'll not only have fun playing with the favorite stuffed animal they bring along, more importantly, through the medium of pretend medical treatments for their toy, they'll learn what happens at hospitals, and the role of doctors and nurses, all of which will go a long way to ease their own fears should they ever need medical attention.

Greenwich Hospital's Teddy Bear Clinic, a free family event now in its eighth year, was designed to teach children through play about how medicine works. It is an especially welcome event for parents, who often grapple with their own fears when their children are sick, and for whom having a calmer child will mean a less anxious parent.

To bring children into the process, the Greenwich Hospital's Teddy Bear Clinic will provide hands-on experiences to teach children ages 3 to 12 about medical procedures.

On arriving, each child and his teddy bear receives a passport that is stamped as they visit each of the more than 25 stations, all representing a different clinic specialty. First stop is Admitting for an ID bracelet, and then it's on to the check-up table for weighing and measuring. Emergency personnel will be ready to take care of sprains, bumps and bruises, and the operating room team scrubbed for surgery. More >

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What's Happening

Sep 5th	Little Feat Returns to Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield Playhouse presents Little Feat, back for a return engagement after their sold-out March concert. As American as apple pie--and rock 'n roll itself--Feat's music transcends boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie. In the mix as well are strains of folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz, inventing a hybrid sound that is truly Little Feat's own. The performance begins at 8 PM. Tickets are $55 and $65. More >
Sep 8th	Dave Bromberg with Angel Band at FTC Fairfield Theatre Company presents Dave Bromberg with Angel Band, in a performance beginning at 7:30 PM. Critics call Bromberg's performances "spontaneous" and Bromberg himself, "electrifying." Tickets are $67. More >
Sep 8th - Sep 10th	Headliners To Perform at 29th Oyster Festival The nonprofit environmental and education organization The Norwalk Seaport Association is again presenting the much anticipated Norwalk Oyster Festival, this year with music provided by big names including American Idol contestant Bo Bice and iconic rock group ASIA. In addition, there are a host of booths, rides and games, plentiful food and lots of family fun. Festival hours are: Friday, September 8 from 6 PM to 11 PM; Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 AM to 11 PM and Sunday, September 10th from 11 AM to 8 PM. More >
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