Noel Guidone

From the town of Meriden, Noel is the newest addition to the Maritime Chevrolet team! He joins us after previously working for Maritime years ago as a Brand Specialist, but is now taking the reigns as a Sales Manager. Known as a lover of motorcycle racing, Noel is a collector, restorer and active driver! When asked what his favorite Chevy was, there was almost no hesitation: his prized black on black 2015 Camaro SS 1LE. Whether it is on two tires or four, make sure you stop in and say hi to Noel!

And if you get a chance, make sure to ask him how many bikes he owns 😉

Bill Clark

Not many people can handle the stress of working in the world of automotive. Bill Clark can. A veteran within the scene, Bill has over 30 years in the business. A true hometown guy and working as a Brand Specialist, he has seen the amazing evolution automobiles have gone through since the early 90s. As if working in the industry wasn’t enough, Bill watches Formula 1 in his free time! His favorite American team is Haas, and don’t tell the boss, but he also follows Mercedes!

Bill has a TON of stories about his time working in automotive, so make sure to strike up a conversation with him next time you stop in!

Ryan Draper

A true go-getter, Ryan Draper joins the Maritime team out of Stratford! As a Marketing student, Ryan provides insight into the newest trends within advertising and is always soaking up whatever information he can find. Extremely knowledgeable with Chevy, Ryan likes to diversify his after-work activities. He is a devout follower of Fantasy Football and bowls in his free time! When asked what his favorite Chevy was, Ryan had an awesome answer: a cherry red 2020 Corvette for the weekend, and a blue Tahoe during the day.

When you stop in, make sure to ask Ryan how his fantasy teams are doing!

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A Taste of Fairfield County

Support the Family and Children’s Agency at the Taste of Fairfield event this November 20th! Save the date for Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) at A Taste of Fairfield County to benefit FCA’s Community Connections program, which helps homeless adults get back on their feet. This event will be held at the Aitoro Appliances in Norwalk. Support your local community and enjoy delicious food and wine! Entertainment and a raffle will also be available for this spectacular night! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://familyandchildrensagency.org/event/2019/11/20/e2808bA-Taste-of-Fairfield-County.aspx?

2019 Pop Up Market

The annual 2019 Pop Up Market is almost here! The Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League will be hosting this AWESOME event for the 6th year in a row, attended by some of your favorite locals and vendors! While a donation of $5 is suggested, it is not required. The event will be held November 23rd and 24th from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. For a full list of vendors and more information, please visit: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events/2019-pop-up-market-2/

11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village

How soon is too soon to celebrate the holiday seasons? Well if you like to wait as close as possible to December, then this event is for you! Santa and his LIVE reindeer – Dasher, Dancer and Prancer – are coming back for the 11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village and return to, “the North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut, from November 29 to December 24, 2019. There will be food, music, live events and SO MUCH MORE! For more information and to get in on the events please visit: https://www.greenwichreindeerfestival.com/greenwich-reindeer-festival

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Bring color to your yard with plants that thrive during winter!

The winter season brings its annual delivery of cold temperatures and snowfall, but those frosty conditions don’t mean your outdoor garden has to lose its green. Keep your garden patches thriving with one of these plants that flourish during the coldest months of the year.

Vegetables

Planting vegetables in your garden has a dual purpose. Not only will vegetables keep your dinner table piled high with fresh goods all year long, but they also add a touch of green to your plot of land. Onions, turnips, garlic, cabbage and carrots should be planted in late spring if you want to cook them up during the winter. You can also plant them during autumn for harvesting the following spring. Garden experts Thompson & Morgan promise that despite the work it takes to get these ground-growing plants rooted, the fruits of your labor will pay off all season long.

Snowdrops

If you can’t wait for the snow to melt in order to see signs of spring peeking from the ground, plant Snowdrops throughout your yard. These small, delicate white blooms are one of the first flowers to bloom every spring. They can even survive a late snowfall, which makes Snowdrops perfect for the winter season. If you want to see these bell-shaped blossoms covering your yard, find a shaded patch underneath a tree where the bulbs can thrive.

Hellebores

Few plants are as durable and easy to grow as Hellebore. They bloom early, and their vivid, cup-shape blooms complement ivory Snowdrops well. Hellebores, translated as the Christmas rose, are evergreen perennials that come alive as early as January. Fine Gardening promises that these lively plants will spruce up your garden all year round thanks to the wide spectrum of colors they offer, including shades of pink.

Camellias

Certain plants will bloom from fall to spring, and the camellia is one of them. Most popular in the southern United States, this evergreen plant is known for its full, colorful blooms that come in all shapes and colors depending on the variety. Often compared to a rose, this vivid bloom will made a striking addition to your barren landscape during winter. If cared for correctly, these plants can thrive for 50 to 100 years, according to House Logic. Just make sure the roots set before winter and keep the plants shielded from rough winds.

Holly

What would the holidays be without the presence of a vivid green and red evergreen holly bush? Invite holiday cheer into your yard with one of 400 varieties that range from small shrubs to outstretched trees. Even other winterberry shrubs that don’t have flowers can brighten your yard. Consider planting firethorn, chokecherry or Virginia creeper in addition to your evergreen holly. These red-berry bushes will attract birds to your yard-another way of bringing life to your landscape.

Planting and maintaining vegetables, trees and shrubs throughout the winter takes hard work and preparation, not to mention the right soil and healthy bulbs. However, your labor will pay off when your barren yard is transformed to a thriving winter wonderland.This article is presented by Maritime Chevrolet in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Chuck a Puck at the Truck for Charity!

Maritime Chevrolet is a dealership that loves to give back to its community. And this year is no different! Now that they hockey season is close to kicking off, we are extremely proud to announce our annual Chuck a Puck at a Truck event in conjunction with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers!

The event will be held at the preseason game of the New York Islanders and New York Rangers on September 28! All proceeds will benefit the Ernest Hodge Foundation which distributes the funds to numerous charities. These charities help young African Americans in college and further opportunities across the United States.

For more information on how you can give, please visit Maritime Chevy.

Fairfield Theater Company

Maritime Chevrolet is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Fairfield Theater Company beginning this Summer!

As the leaves begin to fall, and the weather gradually cools down, make sure you take some time out to visit this landmark within the Fairfield community! With live shows, music and other events, Fairfield Theater Company is your one stop shop to see the HUGE amount of talent that our amazing town has to offer.

If you would like to join us in supporting the arts, you can do so here: https://fairfieldtheatre.org/donate.

If you would rather help out in other ways ( or even need internship credit), the FTC has spots open for volunteers: https://fairfieldtheatre.org/volunteers.

And finally, their complete event schedule is available here: https://fairfieldtheatre.org/calendar. They have shows running almost daily, so there is always something for someone.

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The Cancer Beat

Join Maritime Chevy in our support of the Cancer Couch’s Annual Cancer Beat Event!

Every year, the Cancer Couch launches the Cancer Beat in support of metastatic breast cancer. This year, the Cancer Beat presents The Wailers! Join us at The Warehouse located at 70 Sanford Street in Fairfield, CT. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 6:30-11pm.

The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit organization that has helped put over 2 million dollars into metastatic breast cancer (mbc) research to date! 100% of donations and event proceeds are matched and go to fund mbc research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!

To reserve your tickets, visit this link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/dZt/. If you aren’t able to make it, or would like to learn more about the Cancer Couch, please consider visiting: https://www.thecancercouch.com/

Taste of Fairfield

Touted as The Culinary Event of the Year, the 2019 Taste of Fairfield offers you the chance to visit and eat at some of the top restaurants in the area, along with wine samples,, specialty markets, winemakers, craft brewers! The event is located at the backlot of the Delamar Southport/Artisan Restaurant. There will be music, fun, and amazing entertainment. There will be a special VIP preview from noon to 1 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-fairfield-2019-tickets-63433064002

The event will be held on October 13, and tickets begin at $55 for a regular pass, but $100 gets you the VIP treatment which includes valet parking, an open bar and much more!

Great Pumpkin Fest

The Great Pumpkin Fest is an event where you can bring the whole family! Held each year at the Boothe Memorial Park, the festival will also include a pumpkin carving contest where you can see tons of cool designs and more! Events will include a children’s costume parade (3:00 sharp) with prizes, DJ music, games, crafts, face painting, refreshments, pie baking contest, scarecrow judging contest, 4 Moonbounces, horse-drawn hayrides, roaming railroad, and the opening of the various historic buildings at the park, including tours of the Model Train Museum and Observatory.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. To register for the Pumpkin Carving contest, the Costume Contest and more, please visit http://www.boothememorialpark.org/.

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3 Gutter Cleaning Hacks

Ingenious ways to work around traditional gutter cleaning

Cleaning out the gutters is one of the least popular chores that homeowners have to endure-not only because it is time-consuming, but because it can be genuinely dangerous, as well. Traditional gutter cleaning requires ladder climbing, which can lead to falls and injuries. One way to play it safe is to avoid ever setting foot on a ladder-a definite challenge, but one that is made possible by these inventive gutter hacks.

Gutter Blaster

On the TruTV program “Hack My House,” house “hackspert” David Switalski demonstrated the proper way to create and use a “gutter blaster.” Using an electric leaf blower, two-inch PVC pipe, duct tape and pipe fittings, Switalski was able to make a helpful and clever device that saves homeowners from climbing up ladder steps.Use a tape measure to measure from the height of your hip to the height of the gutter, and then cut your 2-inch PVC pipe to that same exact length. Next, attach some pipe fittings to one end of the pipe to create a bend that will cause the air to blow downwards. Then, attach the other end of the pipe to your leaf blower, using duct tape to create a temporary but secure bond. And voila-now you have a way to blow leaves out of your gutter from the comfort of your yard. To see a video demonstration of the gutter blaster in action, go to http://www.trutv.com/shows/hack-my-life/videos/hack-my-house-gutter-blaster.html

Waterworks

Although it may seem a little ironic, water can actually be an effective tool for cleaning out your gutters. Although a hard rain may leave your gutters messier than ever, a concentrated and carefully controlled stream of water can help eliminate heavy decaying debris.The website BobVilla.com recommends that homeowners who have a garden hose and connected outdoor spigot consider purchasing a long, telescoping hose with an angled, downward-pointing spray nozzle (and if necessary, a hose extender for reaching gutters). While an effective way to clear gutters and downspouts, the hose method does present some disadvantages. For starters, you are guaranteed to get wet while doing it, so be sure to wear your work clothes. Additionally, some mud will most likely find its way onto the roof and exterior walls of your home, as well sections of your lawn and driveway, which would require an additional round of rinsing and scrubbing.

Expand your tool shed

There are a few tools that are designed especially for the task of gutter clearing. Chief among them are “GutterTongs,” which are exactly what they sound like. GutterTongs work on any size or shape of gutters, eliminating the need for a ladder climbing by scooping out leaves with the same kind of tongs you would use to toss a salad (except these ones have arms that can reach up to 12 feet in height). The tongs can also be used to hold a hose in place, so that you can rinse your gutters out after clearing them of debris.Cultivators are another tool that can come in handy when cleaning gutters, if you happen to live in a single-story home, since they can extend to lengths of up to five or six feet. Though usually used to till soil, cultivators are also capable of getting leaves out of clogged gutters.These are just some of the ways that you can clear your gutters without ever leaving the ground. However, all of them still require a fair amount of work and special tools. To avoid even having to clean your gutters in the first place, consider upgrading your gutters to keep leaves out.

This article is presented by Maritime Chevrolet in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Chevrolet and Celebrities

Over time, Chevrolet has been a mainstay in popular culture. It doesn’t matter where, and it certainly doesn’t matter when, but wherever you look, there was probably a Chevy somewhere out there. Take a look at some celebrities who you may not have known who have driven a Chevy or two! Look for the link at the bottom for all of the photos!

Farrah Fawcett: This iconic actress was a start of the big and small screen. Farrah Fawcett was known to have an eccentric style and her 1970 Corvette only serves to reflect her iconic style. The former Charlie’s Angel had fur lining, mobile phone and even a TV! For more photos click here: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

American Astronauts: It all began when America’s first astronaut went into space. Alan Shepherd drove a ’57 Corvette to NASA and after his iconic launch into the heavens, GM gifted him the keys to a sweet looking ’62 Corvette! This began the love affair between astronauts and Corvette which still continues to this day. Check out a photo of the Apollo 12 in front of the Lunar Lander, with a few nice surprises in the background! For more photos click here: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

James Dean: This Rebel Without A Cause actor spoke to an entire generation. This famous actor was known to drive Porsche and Mercury vehicles, but we know his heart was always with his 1955 Chevy Delray Club Coupe. For more photos click here: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

Brian Wilson: If you’re a lover of music, we are sure you’ve heard of Brian Wilson. But on the off-chance that you haven’t, this member of the Beach Boys knew how to relax, work, and live while having a great time. Another fun fact is that he was a lover of Corvette. From Stingrays to the later C5 and C6 models, Brian Wilson knew how to drive in style, and he made sure everyone else knew it as well! For more photos click here: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

William Shatner: Beam me up Scotty! We’ve covered the men who went to space, but we haven’t really discussed the man who made going to other galaxies accessible to us. Meet William Shatner. We are sure you’ve seen him at least once whether it be on Star Trek, a game show or one of his many movies, but Shatner was also known to fancy a drive here and there in his own ’63 Corvette! Between that and his trusty dog next to his side, there’s not much else a person needs, right? For more photos click here: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

For a complete list of photos, visit this link: https://imgur.com/a/yuU3ODV

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Bluefish Fishing Tournament

Fishing is always a fun activity! So why don’t you join Maritime Chevy and support your local community? Maritime Chevrolet is a sponsor of the upcoming Bluefish Tournament in Connecticut! Sign up sheets are available at our dealership, or you can call Ralph Cascella, Service Manager, to sign up as well! T-shirts are available to all who sign up at our dealership!The event is THIS weekend from August 24-25 at the Long Island Sound!

For more information, please contact Ralph Cascella at (203) 763-4662.

Fairfield Dunk-A-Cop

When we talk about supporting your local community, it can actually be a lot of fun!

Ralph Cascella is once again at the forefront of helping our community by volunteering to be dunked at the Fairfield County Dunk-A-Cop fundraiser! All proceeds will go towards the Fairfield County Police Scholarship Fund. Make sure you make a visit between Friday, August 23, from 4:00-4:30 to dunk him!

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Cool down with a delicious homemade cocktail!

It’s summer time! And what better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold beverage? These cocktail recipes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are great for all types of summer occasions – from an outdoor soiree to just hanging out with a few friends. They’re easy to make and don’t require having a lot of ingredients on hand, so you can whip them up anytime, anywhere. Try one of these fun summer cocktail ideas to cool you off all season long:

Cucumber Sangria

One sip of this drink and you (and your friends) will be begging for seconds. A creamy and fruity blend of all your favorites, cucumber sangria is sure to be a hit with everyone you know. First, cut a small honeydew in half and remove the rind and seeds. Cut the melon, a seedless cucumber and one lime, into thin slices. Throw that all into a pitcher. Next, squeeze about 1/4 cup of lime juice and a 1/4 cup of honey into a small bowl. Add with the juice, along with 12 mint leaves, to the melon mixture. Lastly, add a whole bottle of Sauvignon blanc or other semi-dry white wine. Cover and chill it in the refrigerator for about two hours. When it’s ready, pour one liter of carbonated water on top and you’re all set! If serving at a party, a garnish of fresh mint should please those detail-oriented folks.

Peach Daiquiri

Impress your friends who have a sweet tooth with this peachy drink. Slice and peel three cups of fresh peaches (or frozen peaches work just fine), and combine it with 12-ounce can of frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, 1/4 cup of orange juice and two tablespoons of powdered sugar in a blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. As the blender is blending, gather two cups of ice cubes and gradually add them to the mixture. A sweet drink for a sweet occasion!

Gin Slush

Combine nine cups of water and two cups of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes. Next, remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool a bit. Then, slowly pour in one can of frozen orange juice concentrate and one can of frozen lemonade concentrate. Lastly, add two cups of your favorite gin and mix. Transfer the drink into a container and store in the fridge overnight. By the morning, you’ll have slushy goodness that you can scoop into a glass and top with lemon-lime soda, if you desire.

Blackberry and Bourbon Lemonade

If this doesn’t scream summer, nothing will. And with just four ingredients, making this refreshing cocktail couldn’t be easier. Measure out 1/4 cup of your favorite bourbon, 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of blackberry-rosemary syrup in a cocktail shaker, combined with some ice. Shake for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is chilled. Then just strain the drink into a glass, add some ice, and pour about 1/3 of a cup of sparkling lemonade on top. If you’d like, garnish with a blackberry or two that you can enjoy after the drink.

Minty Iced Tea

There’s nothing wrong with plain iced tea, but this unique take on the classic is to die for. Start by combining seven cups of water and two cups of sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about five minutes. Remove from the stove, and place eight orange-flavored tea bags and eight mint sprigs on the mixture. Let it sit for about five-10 minutes, then discard the bags and sprigs. Next, transfer the liquid into a heatproof bowl. Pour in another eight cups of water, two cups of orange juice and 3/4 lemon juice. Cover the tea and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours before serving. This drink is a sure-fire way to cool down on those particularly hot summer days! There’s nothing like a refreshing drink on a hot summer day, and these recipes will have you relaxing in no time. This article is presented by Maritime Chevy in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Sign up for the Bluefish Tournament!

Do you like to fish?

Do you like to watch other people fish?

Regardless of your fishing preferences, it is always a great feeling when you can support your community. Maritime Chevrolet is a sponsor of the upcoming Bluefish Tournament in Connecticut! Sign up sheets are available at our dealership, or you can call Ralph Cascella, Service Manager, to sign up as well! T-shirts are available to all who sign up at our dealership!

For more information, please contact Ralph Cascella at (203) 763-4662.

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