WSHU Tour, Community Events, and more

July 7, 2023


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! I hope you've been keeping cool in this dangerous heat we've had this past week. If you need assistance, call 2-1-1 to locate your nearest cooling center, and please stay safe.

Below, please find information on a tour of a local radio station, great community events, and more. You can use the links below to navigate between sections.
 
Heat Advisory
In case you missed it, Governor Lamont has activated the Extreme Heat Protocols. Click here for information on what you can do to stay cool and protect yourself, or read the info on the graphic below.
 
Beach Talk
As a reminder, tomorrow, July 8 at 8:30 am, I hope you’ll join myself and Reps. McCarthy Vahey and Keitt for an opportunity to chat about the issues on your mind and any questions you have or ideas for future policy. I look forward to our discussion!
 
Tour of WSHU
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of touring our local NPR affiliate WSHU Public Radio, located in a beautiful new studio on the Sacred Heart University campus. Being the major NPR nerd that I am, meeting Tom Kuser, the host of Morning Edition, felt like a celebrity spotting! It was so inspiring to see studios named after the members of our community who have donated to ensure we continue to have access to fact-based, objective news reporting.

With local print media drying up, our local NPR news reporting is even more important. We spent a lot of time talking passionately about the role of journalism in restoring trust between communities, institutions, the media, and how that trust is the foundation of democracy. It was a morning of joyful and thought-provoking conversation about the important role of journalism, and I’m so grateful for the thoughtful intention they bring to their work. If you are not a regular WSHU listener, I highly recommend giving them a listen, and Morning Edition is a great place to start!
Click Here to View All of WSHU's Shows
 
Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum
Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is coming back this August! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. This year’s lineup features an exciting group of artists, including Brian Torff, David Childs Band, Vinny and Ray, and Chris Coogan.

There will also be a bonus Jazz Concert on Thursday, August 31 with Greg Wall and Jamie Saft. Admission is free! Visit their website for more event details: https://bit.ly/44zPFzo
 
Plastic Free July
Join millions of people around the world taking small steps to help end plastic pollution!
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities
Visit @plasticfreejuly and sign up via the link in their bio (https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge/) You can also click the video below for more information.
Let's make a difference together.
 
 
Connecticut Symphonic Winds Concert
Join us for a concert under the stars on Sunday, July 9 from 6-8 pm with The Connecticut Symphonic Winds, a 60-piece wind ensemble. Enjoy a program of music from film, Broadway, American favorites, and light classics. Free admission. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Monday, July 10. Please check their website and social media on Sunday, July 9 for any weather-related updates: https://bit.ly/3CHB60T
 
Fairfield Sustainable Task Force Volunteer Opportunity
The Fairfield Sustainable Task Force is bringing glass recycling and compost collection to the Fairfield Farmers' Market every Sunday, from now through to October, (10 am - 2 pm), and they need your help!
Please visit www.sustainablefairfield.org to sign up for a shift at a table, where you will:
1. Collect glass bottles and jars in a bin;
2. Collect food waste in a Curbside Compost bin;
3. Talk to visitors about these projects and sustainability in Fairfield;
4. Sell compost kits to interested people!
This is a special opportunity to share their work with the community at large, and I encourage you to sign up for a shift!
https://m.signupgenius.com/...
 
Fairfield Day at Quassy
The Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department is excited to host "Fairfield Day" at the Quassy Amusement Park July 20 and August 3. Bring all your friends, family and neighbors for a fun filled day at a discounted price!
Tickets can be purchased for $35.00 each at the Parks & Recreation Department (75 Mill Plain Road) Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm up until 9 am the day of the trip. The $35.00 ticket entitles the ticket holder to free parking, all you can eat lunch in the pavilion area, an all-day ride pass, beach access, waterpark usage and access to the basketball and volleyball courts! (If your child is participating in the Summer Playground Camp Program, their ticket is included in their program fee). Tickets purchased at the park gate will NOT include parking and the all you can eat lunch.
More information under the Playground Camps tab on their website: www.fairfieldrecreation.com
 
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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