Fairfield U, Public Schools Launch Athlete-Led Mentorship Program for Kids

Fairfield University and Fairfield Public Schools are excited to announce a new partnership connecting the University's NCAA Division I student-athletes with local elementary students to promote mentorship, literacy, and community engagement. Rooted in Fairfield’s Jesuit mission, the initiative includes school visits, campus events, and opportunities for young learners to connect with positive role models through athletics and service.

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New Bassick High School Opens on UB Campus

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8P0YRvnp-4k The new Bassick High School has officially opened on the University of Bridgeport campus, marking one of the city’s largest recent investments in education and the community. The $129 million, four-story building replaces the nearly century-old West End facility and will serve 1,250 students. The 205,000-square-foot school features state-of-the-art classrooms, a gymnasium, weight room, art studio, cafeteria, and specialized spaces for programs such as aeronautics, automotive, engineering, and manufacturing. Students now also have access to an on-site athletic field and locker rooms, eliminating the need to travel to Went Field for practices and games. Grades are divided by floor, with juniors and seniors on the third and freshmen and sophomores on the fourth. Bridgeport Military Academy seniors will share…

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Sterling Community Center Hosts Annual Down & Dirty 5K at Short Beach

Stratford, CT – September 6, 2025 – The Sterling Community Center is proud to present its annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Race at Stratford’s scenic Short Beach. This family-friendly event has become a beloved community tradition, drawing hundreds of participants from across the region to tackle an obstacle-filled course while raising critical funds to support Sterling’s youth programs and services. Participants ages 8 and up will face 18 obstacles including mud pits, sand, climbing walls, and water challenges, with waves launching every 10 minutes from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Proceeds from the event benefit Sterling’s Youth Athletics, Financial Aid initiatives, and Resource Connection Food Pantry, including senior food delivery and the Food-4-Kids program. “Each year, the Down &…

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