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4:30pm--#Fairfield CT--Security attempted to stop a shoplifter at Home Depot and was told by the shoplifter he had a gun. Police are looking for a short, medium built Hispanic male, late 30's to early 40's wearing a black knit cap, green sweater, black jacket and blue pants. He fled in a Nissan Maxima. This report is made possible by:
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will be having a Super Weekend, Mega Book Sale Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21. The sale will be held at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, in the Rotary Room during regular library A wide selection of books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children will be specially priced, and the selection will be regularly updated throughout the sale. Only cash payments will be accepted The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library raise money to support Library programs such as One Book One Town, Soundwaves concerts, the Kershner Gallery, Author Luncheons, Mini Golf, and Children’s programs. The Book Sale always welcomes books, CDs and DVDs in good condition. Donations may be dropped off at the receiving room…
12:22pm---#Faifield CT-- Report of an odor of gas at the Mosswood Condominiums at 245 Unquowa Road. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
10:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police stop two in the parking lot of Stop and Shop with bags of Dove Soap, after a call from loss prevention at Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. This report is made possible by:
#Fairfield CT--The What’s Cooking Series at the Fairfield Public Library will feature one of the area’s premier sources for artisanal cheese, Fairfield Cheese Company, on Monday, February 8. Laura Downey, co-owner of the store, will be sharing her story in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road at 7:00 p.m. Laura will guide us through a scrumptious tasting of fresh and bloomy cheeses, washed rind and aged cheese, plus a variety of cow, sheep and goat chest. We will learn about cheese-making, storage and serving. Fairfield Cheese Company was the recipient of Connecticut Magazine’s 2011 and 2012 Best Cheese Selection. What’s Cooking is a series featuring local cuisines. Guest chefs and foodies share the back stories behind their culinary lives. Advanced registration is required…
1:17pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police break off a pursuit of a silver car that almost hit a bunch of cars head into North Avenue after shoplifting Tide and bread from the Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. They did get a plate number. This report is made possible by:
2:36am--#Fairfield CT-- Employees at the McDonalds at the traffic circle at 536 Post Road called police for a person passed out at the drive thru window. EMS is on scene. Hey, our sponsor is open 24 hours on the weekend! Try it, you'll like it!
#Fairfield CT--Dr. Title, Fairfield's Superintendent and highest paid town employee is moving on to Sacred Heart University according to his Twitter account.
#Fairfield, CT-- The craft and sewing salons at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, are gaining in popularity as people realize how much fun and relaxing these programs can be. Join us on Saturday, February 6 at 10:00 am to create Hexies in the Craft Salon and continue the fun at 1:00 pm in the Sewing Salon, as we explore making buttonholes and piping. Hexagon shapes were popular in the 1930’s quilt world and are making a comeback. We will be creating hexie rosettes which can be used in small or large projects. Sew Crafty Saturday will follow at 1:00 p.m. Colleen Bell will be the instructor for this session. She is an accomplished seamstress and is the former owner of The Embroiderist. This…
#Fairfeild CT-- Coloring is not for kids anymore! Did you know that Amazon’s six best-selling books are adult coloring books? The Fairfield Public Library has embraced this trend by offering several well-attended coloring programs. In addition, Burnt Sienna Sundays will be held as a drop in time for adults at the Fairfield Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, every Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Coloring allows adults to de-stress by focusing on a particular activity and not their worries. Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. Allow yourself to unplug for a little white, embrace your inner kid and let your imaginative mind wander. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. This is for adults only, please.…