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Book Discussion with Dr. Mark Schenker at the Fairfield Public Library

[Fairfield, Conn., February 21, 2014] Dr. Mark Schenker will lead a book discussion on A House in the Sky. The discussion will be held in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett, is the official selection for Fairfield’s One Book One Town 2014. Join us for what are always a lively discussion and a wonderful exchange of ideas. Dr. Mark Schenker, our popular discussion leader, is a Senior Associate Dean at Yale College and Dean of Academic Affairs, and a part-time lecturer in the English Department. He has led book discussions in Connecticut libraries for over 25 years,…

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Southport News: Lives in a $million home, steals tip money to pay for meal

On 02/21/14, Stacy Flanagan of Fairfield, CT was arrested after surrendering herself at Westport police headquarters on an outstanding warrant. On 12/31/2013, Flanagan entered a local restaurant with two small children and stolen a tip jar off of the counter. While the cashier was distracted, Flanagan stole money from a second tip jar to pay for her order. After the surveillance video was aired in the local media, Westport police received an anonymous tip that led to the identification of Flanagan. She later admitted to taking the money. Flanagan was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury (2 counts) and 53a-125b Larceny: 6th Theft from building. She was released after posting $2,500.00 

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Author Vivien Shotwell to visit Fairfield Public Library

  [Fairfield, CT, February 21, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library will host author Vivien Shotwell and her newly released, debut novel, Vienna Nocturne on Monday, March 3. She will be discussing her book at 7 pm in the Memorial Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. When Vivien Shotwell was an undergraduate studying at Williams College, her voice teacher assigned her the haunting aria “Non temer, amato bene,” written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for English soprano Anna Storace on her departure from Vienna. It immediately struck Shotwell as something special. Vienna Nocturne is a sweeping historical love story and a portrait of an age. It is a deeply moving novel that brings to life two extraordinary figures—a thirty-year-old…

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Beardsley Zoo Update

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - February 21, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its updated calendar for March, April, and May 2014. The Zoo has fun events for the entire family all year round, most of which are free with the cost of admission. Calendar subject to change without notice. Please check BeardsleyZoo.org or Facebook for the most up to date information.   Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please check the website for updated Winter Hours and admission rates. Children under 3 and Zoo members are admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.   March 2014   March 11 & 12, Zoo Tots, 10:30 am This program, which is for…

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