Global Health Workshop, Community Events, and more

August 4, 2023


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! Below, please find information on Yale's Global Health Justice Partnership workshop I attended, fun events in our community, and more. You can use the links below to navigate between sections.
 
Global Health Justice Partnership Workshop
Last week, I was invited to attend Yale’s Global Health Justice Partnership workshop on Gender and Harm Reduction due to substance misuse and addiction. Right now in Connecticut, four people are dying a day due to drug overdose. As the newly appointed Co-Chair of the Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council (MAPOC) Subcommittee on Women & Children, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from an extremely wide range of individuals about how we can reduce harm to women and children struggling with addiction. I look forward to continuing this difficult but extremely important work. 
 
Fighting Climate Change
This month was filled with extreme and deadly weather events all over the world - including right here in Connecticut. As I'm sure you heard, both June and July were each the hottest such months ever since data has been collected. This past legislative session, we were not able to pass as much climate-related legislation as I, and many of my colleagues, would have liked. We are long past the time when incremental action will suffice. While I am committed to continuing to take action and fight to pass legislation that protects our state's environment and citizens, we cannot protect our climate without national leadership fighting for the same thing. I'm grateful for the work that has begun at the Federal level and look forward to best leveraging these initiatives here in CT. 

Learn more about the Biden Administration's climate efforts: https://www.whitehouse.gov/climate/
 
End of Beach Season Schedule
Check out the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department's 2023 end of beach season schedule:
 
Jennings and Penfield Beaches – Will be staffed with lifeguards daily through Sunday, Aug. 27. Then again on Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sept. 2 – Monday, Sept. 4).
 
Sasco, Southport, and South Pine Creek Beaches – Will be staffed with lifeguards through Sunday, Aug. 13. There will be no lifeguards on duty as of Monday, Aug. 14.
Lake Mohegan - Will be staffed with lifeguards daily through Monday, Sept. 4.
 
Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum
Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is coming back this month! Every Friday this month, 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, Dave Childs Band, Vinny and Ray, and Chris Coogan. Admission is free!
Dates for Jazz Fridays:
Friday, August 4 | Brian Torff | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 11 | Dave Childs Band | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 18 | Vinny and Ray | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 25 | Chris Coogan | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Bonus Jazz Concert:
Thursday, August 31 | Greg Wall and Jamie Saft | 6:30-8:00 pm
In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website for weather-related updates. https://bit.ly/3ri7q81
 
Guided Tree Walk and Green Song Singalong
There are some fun programs coming up next Saturday, August 12 that you won't want to miss!
What’s That Tree? A Guided Tree Walk:
Join the Fairfield Forestry Committee & Pollinator Pathway at 10 am on August 12 to learn how to identify trees on the Museum Commons and discover their stories. Recommended for ages 10+. $5 for Members; $10 for Non-Members. Registration is required. https://bit.ly/3KduH1C
The Green Song Singalong:
Children ages 4+ and their adult caregivers can enjoy a special musical performance at 11:30 am on August 12 featuring engaging, interactive songs while learning how to help protect our environment. Clap along and learn how you can make a difference. This program is free and is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Forestry Committee and Pollinator Pathway. https://bit.ly/44SURii
 
Fairfield Public Library Exhibit
A great piece by CT Insider on the Fairfield Public Library's newly renovated exhibit, "Creating Community: 400 Years of Fairfield Stories." On view now in their main gallery!
 
Rocco the Rock Snake

I love this community event at Riverside Park on Brookside Drive. Rocco the Rock Snake is STILL growing!! Add a painted rock to see how long he can get!
 
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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