Charity

From Left to Right: Warde captains David Wolff, Mike Money, Jordan Irizarry, Dario Pugliano, Tim Parry of The Jim Parry Foundation, Michael Dominick of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut.

Warde Gridiron Club to Sponsor The Jim Parry Foundation

The Fairfield Warde Gridiron Club has agreed to sponsor The Jim Parry Foundation in the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut’s Walk for Wishes Hero Parade.

Game console collecting dust? Bring a smile to someone’s face.

Game console collecting dust? Bring a smile to someone’s face.

Help Kids with Cancer pass the time while they receive their chemo and blood transfusions…. TeamBrent is collecting gently used Wii, DS, XBox and Play Station 2 games for the patients of Yale New Haven Hospital pediatric outpatient oncology/hematology clinic located in Guilford Ct. The game systems are in the transfusion room of the Yale [...]

Ugly Sweaters + Fairfield After Dark = Toys for Tots

Ugly Sweaters + Fairfield After Dark = Toys for Tots

HeyFairfield’s net buddy, Fairfield After Dark, will be at The Shack Hometown Grill in Fairfield on December 4th for their Ugly Holiday Sweater Party. Cash and prizes will be awarded to those who wear the tackiest holiday attire. More importantly, bring an unwrapped toy for the Marine’s Toys for Tots to help those in need [...]

Jennings Beach was the site of “Freezin’ for a Reason”

Jennings Beach was the site of “Freezin’ for a Reason”

This past Saturday morning, Burroughs Community Center of Bridgeport held their annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” at Jennings Beach. On a bright, sunny morning 125 plungers, including Congressman Jim Himes jumped into the 43 degree water and splashed around. About 200 well-wishers waited for them on beach, where it was a cold 33 degrees. The [...]

Fairfield Public Library to hold “Romance in the Stacks” Fundraiser

Fairfield Public Library to hold “Romance in the Stacks” Fundraiser

On Saturday February 20th, the Fairfield Public Library will be holding a benefit to support the Library’s Soundwave’s Concert Series and the One Town, One Book program. The “Romance in the Stacks” benefit will feature a performance by The Lions Gate Trio and a silent auction featuring fine wine, collectible books and original artwork. Click [...]

Band Together Teams Up With Tony Hwang for Haiti Relief

Band Together Teams Up With Tony Hwang for Haiti Relief

On January 30th from 5 p.m. – 8:30 pm, local residents can enjoy the musical talents of Band Together at the Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) while also benefiting those impacted by the tragedy of the Haitian Earthquake. Connecticut State Representative Tony Hwang, Miles Marek, Executive Director of FTC, along with co-founders of Band Together CT, [...]

Filmscool and Fairfield Community Theatre Create Movie Magic

Filmscool and Fairfield Community Theatre Create Movie Magic

Great video about the collaboration between Burroughs Community Center and The Fairfield Community Theatre Foundation

Community Theatre and Tony Hwang team up with Elf to Support Operation Hope

Community Theatre and Tony Hwang team up with Elf to Support Operation Hope

State Representative Tony Hwang will be joining forces this Holiday Season with Leo Redgate, founder and president of the Community Theatre Foundation and numerous local officials to host the showing of the Will Ferrell Christmas film “Elf.” The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at the Community Theater in [...]