Infinite Mind Share is going Italian this month. So be sure to bring all your gumbas and come on down for a great social media networking event.
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Combine pop, dance, a message with spiritual compassion and love and you get Irena Hart. Born in the Ukraine, Irena moved to the United States when she was 12 and brought with her a European perspective that brings freshness to her music. Irena Hart is a prolific composer with over 100 songs written, and she is also an entertainer.
Irena’s latest album, “Heart Strings”, contemplates love and also keeps you “On the dance floor”. The first single off of the album is the title track Heart Strings. The song showcases her talent and creativity as a dynamic artist.
Tonight’s performance is from 8:00 – 10:00pm and will feature a book signing of Irena’s latest book “Bermuda Road”
This was my first time marching in Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade in about 25 years. Here are some of my thoughts about the parade.
- For this long-time resident, the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield is like New Year’s Day. I don’t know about newcomers, but I hope they feel the energy.
- I really miss the Warthog flyover. I think all we had this year was the News12 chopper. I wasn’t near the viewing stand, so maybe the police helicopter made an appearance.
- Gotta love the Shriners. They are doing great work, and they are still a crowd favorite.
- Several years ago I was told that Fairfield has the largest Memorial Day Parade in the state. I don’t doubt it, but is there any way to verify?
- It’s amazing how so many people stake out their patch on the parade route days in advance, and no one messes with it.
- Let’s hear it for North Stratfield School’s Cub Scout Pack 95. Their float may have won 2nd place in the float contest, but they never fail to deliver (see my previous story) The constructed an incredible replica of Space Shuttle Atlantis and honored it’s final flight. The parents of the Cub Scout Pack are doing an fantastic job of teaching future leaders. They are in the video below.
- The Ancient Mariner’s : What more can you say? BOOM!
- Call me old school, but am I the only one who doesn’t understand the reason for the diagonal parking on the Post Road between Heritage Square and Victoria’s Secret? Since most people bring their pickups and SUVs, it looks more Lonestar than Constitution State, at least from the perspective of the parade participants.
- Every year, it seems more and more people remember what this day is really about, honoring those that put their life on the line to protect our freedom’s. Shall we never take that for granted.
If you have any thoughts of your own, we would love to hear them in the comments below.
This June, Aspetuck is offering a guided hike through Trout Brook Valley on National Trails Day, June 5th (8:30-11:30am), a Yoga & Walk on June 12th (10-noon), and a Bird Observation hike on June 26th (8:30-10:30am), led by bird expert Milan Bull of the CT Audubon Society.
These educational and specialty hikes are open to everyone on a first come, first served basis.
For more information or to reserve your spot, email David Brant at dbrant@aspetucklandtrust.org. The Aspetuck Land Trust is dedicated to preserving open space and the natural resources of Easton, Fairfield, Weston and Westport.
For more hike information, click here. Check out the video from last Fall’s Hawk Walk on their blog.
State Representative Tony Hwang (R-134) will host a job skills forum to help those who have been displaced in the current economy or help people who are looing to strengthen their skills, to successfully adapt in a challenging marketplace. perfectskills_may_sm
Judges for Fairfield Museum’s IMAGES 2010 Exhibition, which opened May 8th for one month, named John Hafey of Fairfield, Conn. as jury grand prize winner in the professional category from among 49 finalists at the Museum’s Gala Preview Party , attended by 200 on May 7th. Hafey’s image, Rock Wall #2can be seen at the exhibition located at the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. As the jury grand prize winner, Hafey’s work will be exhibited at Southport Galleries, one of the sponsors for IMAGES.
Students Andrew Glicklich of Ridgefield, Conn. and Kelley Riley of Vernon, Conn. were named jury grand prize winners in the student category. Their images were Water Series #5 and Bess, respectively.
Michael A. Jehle, executive director of the Fairfield Museum and History Center, estimated that more than $35,000 was raised by the Images Gala Preview Party in support of the museum’s educational programs. “It is through the tremendous generosity of our board and the Fairfield community, that the Fairfield Museum can continue to offer high quality educational programs,” Jehle said. “We are grateful for the enthusiastic response shown for this exhibition.”
IMAGES officially opened to the public on Saturday, May 8th and will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 6th. A cornerstone of the exhibition is a special exhibit by Internationally renowned and Manhattan-based Jay Maisel. IMAGES provides an important venue for talented regional photographers to exhibit their work and connect with other prominent photographers and media executives. .
With more than 55 years of experience and a portfolio of thousands of dramatic images, Maisel’s name has become synonymous with vibrant color photography that uses light and gesture to create countless unforgettable images for advertising, editorial and corporate communications venues. His regular teaching includes light, gesture and color street photography. He shoots what he sees.
Fairfield Museum and History Center will offer rain or shine, self-guided tours of Greenfield Hill Cemetery on Saturday, May 8, from noon to 3 p.m., as part of the upcoming Dogwood Festival. Twelve museum and Daughters of the American Revolution volunteers, some of whom are descendants of notable Fairfielders, will conduct re-enactments of historical characters at selected grave sites, according to genealogist and library assistant, Rod MacKenzie, who has been with the Fairfield historical society for 32 years.
“This kind of a tour is an excellent way to let Fairfielders know the kinds of programs the Museum offers and, of course, teach more of town history,” said MacKenzie. “Thanks to our volunteers, visitors will get to know some of the 126 Revolutionary War soldiers, who fought for America’s liberty, and some of Fairfield’s most remarkable early residents, who are buried in the Greenfield Hill Cemetery. In particular, they’ll meet Isaac Bronson, a Revolutionary War surgeon, rumored to plant Fairfield’s original dogwood; the Reverend John Goodsell, the first pastor of the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, and many others.
Interpreter Joseph ‘Elwood’ Betts, will portray one of his own ancestors, Moses Betts, who was a Revolutionary War soldier and lived in the house that was at one time the Greenfield Hill Country Club. “This graveyard tour will be a really exciting and very different experience.
“In addition to individual re-enactments, we will have two demonstrations. A rug hooker will explain how he uses grass from stones to hook rugs and a stone carver will explain the markings on historic grave stones and show how they’re carved.”
Visitors to the interactive tours will receive a map and a history of the cemetery itself, and may create their own tour as they interact with the interpreters. Cost to attend is $5. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
BB (before break) I walked to school with the young HeyFairfields. It was a beautiful morning. You know, birds singing, daffodils blooming, neighbors with smile and a kindly hello.
On the way back to the homestead, a lovely young lady and her pooch jogged by. Another sign of spring. I was about 5 houses away from ours and noticed the dog decided to relieve himself and leave a deposit on our lawn. The blonde runner, being on a leash, stopped, pulled out a bag and picked up the poop. Thank you!!! But what happened next was vexing. She walked over to our mailbox and placed the bag of waste in front of our mailbox ?!? I was too far away to say anything, and wasn’t about to run. I couldn’t believe it. Why on earth would you put this in front of the mailbox?
Is this gift for our hard-working public servant that reliably brings our mail everyday or my family? Or is it just plain short-sidedness and a lack of common sense?
This post was contributed to HeyFairfield.com from Southport resident Dana McCreesh – Ed
Why are there so many bald kids in Fairfield? It’s a safe bet that if you live or shop in Fairfield you have wondered about the strange new haircut everyone seems to be sporting. Well, that is because Fairfield CT is the center of caring. Yes, Fairfield CT.
Participants in a St. Baldrick’s event shave their heads in exchange for donations towards research. Efforts fund research & bald heads are a display of solidarity with kids who have cancer. Since its founding in 2000, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has raised over $69 million by shaving over 107,000 heads in 24 countries. St. Baldrick’s funds more childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. Government. That is pretty incredible but what is even more so is this…..Would you believe that there were 467 Fairfield residents who shaved their heads at one or another St Baldrick’s celebration?
Three quarters of the participants were children! A variety of events took place over the past few weeks – ranging from schools to private homes to Arena at Harbor Yard. What they all had in common was the caring nature of the participants, who knew that they could do something so personal and so giving and really make a difference in the world. I do believe that Fairfield CT has a higher percentage of participants in St Baldrick’s than any other town in the country.
So many of us have been affected by childhood cancer. That isn’t uncommon, Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in children. What is uncommon is the response, and how willing the residents of Fairfield are to give of themselves to fight it. Although the childhood cancer cure rate is now nearing 80%, it really hasn’t moved much in last decade or two, and it is still not 100%. Our town is filled with many people, including quite a few childhood cancer survivors. And that is a beautiful thing – decades ago they wouldn’t have had a chance, but thanks to people who were born long before we were, these people act as Living Proof that our community’s efforts make a difference. Now we must move that survival percentage from 80% to 100%. No child should ever die of cancer. We are excited that the science is there to make things better for our children in the future, the problem is that the money isn’t – and our town is trying to change that.
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We feel honored to be a part of such a special community. We have drawn a lot of strength from the community in the past and we are heartened to watch all of the positive energy be channeled into something so tangible that will help our grandchildren…and their grandchildren. All 467 brave people may already be watching their hair grow back but the result of their efforts has just begun. The awareness they spread every day, by showing people their bald heads and by showing kids with cancer that they are not alone, and the money that they raised for research – those are seeds that’s have barely begun to grow. Yes, I should mention that these bald heads have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars that will go towards fighting childhood cancer. Their efforts will have long, long legs and help others forever. The ultimate goal of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has not been achieved – the goal to cure childhood cancer. Until that day, we must continue to work to fund the best and most promising research to achieve that goal, so that no parent hears the words that I once heard….”Your child has cancer.”
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