Month: July 2024

Enjoy the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair

Saturday, July 20 – 10:00am-4:00pm, Rain or Shine
Shopping, Food, Music and More!

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development wishes to remind the public that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will offer advance sales of discount merchandise beginning on Thursday, July 18th.

Over 50 vendors are expected to participate in Fairfield Center, setting up stands and offering a variety of merchandise for sale along the Post Road from Coco & Company in Southport to the Heritage Square Shopping Center to the Promenade at the Brick Walk. Admission to the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, is free.

Sherman Green will feature an inflatable bounce house as part of a sponsored Kid’s Zone as well as vendors and musical entertainment, including the Star 99.9 street team, to appeal to the entire family. Members of the Fairfield Teen Theatre Company will also be presenting at 11:00 a.m. a preview of their upcoming stage production of “Chicago Teen Edition!”

This year’s event will feature live musical entertainment at multiple venues scattered throughout the downtown. Musicians will be playing throughout the day at venues set up at the Sherman Green, in front of the SHU Community Theater, and near the Fairfield University Store at 1499 Post Road.

Stop by the Experience Fairfield Tent on Sherman Green to sign up for our monthly newsletter and receive a complimentary limited edition commemorative poster, while supplies last! For additional information on participating vendors, restaurants, music and activities, please visit www.experiencefairfieldct.org/sidewalk-sale.

Sponsors for this year’s event include 203 Local, ConnectFairfield, Bankwell, Massage Envy, Kids First Pediatric Dentistry / First Impressions Orthodontics, Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield, Star 99.9, and Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

Stratford Library Events in the Second Half of July

Summer Storytimes: Summer storytimes continue through July, with various sessions including Music Time, Preschool Storytimes, and Baby Lapsit.

Children’s Craft Table: Weekly summer crafts with teen volunteers continue throughout July (closed July 4). The craft table is open Monday-Thursday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-6:30pm, and Fridays from 10am-12pm.

Book Scientists: Book Scientist kits with the theme “National Parks” will be available on July 26. Registration is required.

Stomp Rockets: A Stomp Rockets program for ages 6-10 will be held on Wednesday, July 17, at 2pm. Registration is required.

Kindness Club: The Kindness Club meets on Thursday, July 18, at 4pm for ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Picnic: Drop off stuffed animals on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30pm and pick them up on Wednesday, July 24, at 11:00am for a picnic. Registration is required.

Bird Feeder Building Craft: A Bird Feeder Building Craft for ages 8 and up with an adult will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 2pm. Registration is required.

Christmas In July: A Christmas in July party for ages 6-12 will be held on Thursday, July 25, at 3:30pm. Registration is required.

LEGO Club: LEGO Club for ages 5-12 will meet on Saturday, July 27, at 11:00 am. Registration is required.

Summer Art: A summer art program for ages 7-12 will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at 4pm. Registration is required.

Candy Olympics: A Candy Olympics event for ages 8-12 will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 4pm. Registration is required.

Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Bridgeport Structure Fire

On July 13th 2024 at 4:38PM Firefighters responded to a fire at the abandoned building at the 1200 block of Railroad Avenue. Firefighters made their way into the building and found a large rubbish fire. They were able to knock down the fire, which extended through the second and third floors, though it was mostly contained to the interior. EMS is sending additional units to help with dehydrated firefighters.

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