Category: Fairfield

[Fairfield, CT, February 12, 2014] February is National Smocking month and The Fairfield

Public Library is hosting the Thimbleberry Chapter of Smocking Arts Guild of America for a

demonstration on Sunday, February 23. The demonstration will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 pm

on the main floor of Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road.

If you are interested in smocking, heirloom sewing and fine needle arts this is the demonstration

you don’t want to miss. Smocking is a centuries-old form of needlework consisting of surface

embroidery stitches worked over gathered fabric. Smocking fundamentally is the manipulation

of fabric using needle and thread. In its simplest form, smocking is decorative needlework

stitched over pleats to embellish the item. However this does not define its limitlessness.

The Thimbleberry Chapter of Smocking Arts Guild’s purpose is to preserve and foster the

art of smocking and related needlework for future generations through education, service,

communication and quality workmanship.

Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public

Library are free of charge. For more information and to register for this event call 203-256-

3160, or visit us on the web www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org . Follow the Fairfield Public Library

on Twitter: www.twitter.com/fairfieldpublib and Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairfieldlibrary.

Mission: “The Fairfield Public Library, our community’s gateway to the world of

information and discovery, inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning. It offers

free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leading-edge technology, and a

responsive staff in a welcoming environment.”

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and People’s United Bank is hosting a 2014

Economic Outlook Breakfast at the Delamar Hotel in Southport on February 20th

The guest speaker will be Mr. John S. Traynor, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment

Officer of People’s United Bank. Attendees will hear about the state of the current economy,

what the expectations and trends may be for the year ahead, and why.

“We are very excited to have John as a keynote speaker for our Business Before Hours breakfast

event, as there still may be some concerns about the health of our economy as we begin a new

year”, says Beverly A. Balaz, Executive Director of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. John Traynor joined People’s United Bank in 2011 as a Senior Vice President and Chief

Investment Officer. John directs the overall investment process and has ultimate responsibility

for the work of the various Investment Committees. He also serves as the Chief spokesman

for the People’s United Wealth Management Group and provides investment outlooks through

regular strategy briefings.

To attend, please RSVP and reserve your ticket for this very informative speaker series event

by calling the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce office: 203-255-1011 or register online at:

www.FairfieldCTChamber.com. Refreshments and a continental breakfast will be served …

Tickets are $35/per person – open to the public.

For more information on this breakfast event, please call Mary Beth Claflin at the chamber office

at 203-255-1011.