Sticks for Soldiers, Composting, and more

November 15, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,
Happy Friday!

I hope you've had a great week.

 In this week's eblast, you can read about the upcoming Sticks and Soldiers events, pumpkin and leaf composting in Fairfield, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.
 
Sticks for Soldiers
The 2024 Sticks for Soldiers event is two weeks away! You can read below for more information:

Young Americans too often come back from foreign wars with life-changing wounds. As we carry on with our lives, they struggle for the rest of theirs.

To help ease that struggle, the Fairfield Ludlowe High School boys & girls lacrosse programs are hosting the 17th Annual Sticks for Soldiers Thanksgiving Lacrosse Classic on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

In 2023, 32 boys and girls teams, including over 500 high school athletes, raised over $60,000. In 17 years, over $1.2 million has been donated locally to wounded servicemen and women and their families.

When it can be easy to forget, this event raises awareness. For high school athletes, the chance to compete and raise money for wounded men and women just a few years older than themselves is impactful and unforgettable.

I hope you will consider attending this wonderful community event. To donate to this incredible cause, please click here.
 
Internet Safety for Parents
Join the Fairfield Fire Department next Monday, Nov. 18 from 6:30-8pm at Fairfield Ludlowe High School for an informative session Internet Safety for Parents hosted by the Fairfield Police School Safety Division.

The session will go over essential strategies to help guide your children safely and responsible in the digital age. The goal is to gain insights into the online world that teens navigate every day and empower families with practical knowledge for managing social media safely.

You can read more about the event here.
 
Pumpkin Composting Collection Dates + Leave the Leaves
The Fairfield Public Schools Green Team's Tip of the Week is to compost your pumpkins and gourds! Ten Fairfield elementary schools are hosting dumpsters for collection this month. You can find a list of schools and dates for pumpkin composting below:
  • Burr 11/16-12/2
  • Dwight 11/16-12/7
  • Holland Hill 11/11-12/2
  • Jennings 11/11-12/2
  • Mill Hill 11/9 - 12/2
  • North Stratfield 11/8-11/22
  • Osborn Hill 11/25-12/6
  • Riverfield 11/16-12/7
  • Sherman 11/18-12/6
  • Stratfield 11/16-12/7

Pumpkins must be undecorated with no paint, glitter, or sticks. Please remove candles and do not include any bags!
On that note, Sustainable Fairfield has some great advice on where to leave your leaves! You can check out the graphic below for more information:
 
2024 Holiday Pop Up Market
A reminder that you can get your holiday shopping done at the Fairfield Museum! On Friday, Nov. 22 from 4-7pm and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10am-4pm, the Fairfield Museum will host their 10th annual Holiday Pop-Up Market, where you can purchase handcrafted jewelry, home décor, fashion accessories, artisanal soaps, and many more holiday gift options.

And with a donation, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a gift bag from the Museum Shop, which includes a one-year family membership to the Museum. You can read more here!
 
I'm committed to ensuring your voice is heard. Please don't hesitate to call my office at (860) 240-8585 or email me if there's anything I can do for you. Be sure to follow @LeeperForFairfield on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything I'm doing at the Capitol.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Leeper
State Representative
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