Fairfield Morning Briefing: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. On this day in 1974, Richard Nixon resigned for his role as President of the United States.  

Famous birthdays include Jerry Tarkanian– 1931; Dustin Hoffman – 1937; Dave "The Edge" Evans – 1961; Roger Federer – 1981.  

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HEADLINES

• Local Voices

COMMUNITY SPORTS GALLERY

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EVENTS & REMINDERS

• : 10 a.m., , free. "Learn about the newest concept in long-term care planning. For seniors who want to remain in their own home protect their assets as their health care needs change."
• : 7 p.m., , $45. "In the summer, 2007, Collie Buddz’ Columbia Records self-titled debut album stormed the charts entering the Billboard Reggae Chart at first position. The Reggae singjay became an international star when this album then went on to debut across the world at the top of every chart from Japan to Germany."

AT BULLARD SQUARE SHOWTIMES

• Beasts of the Southern Wild – 1:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 10:10 p.m. (1 hr., 31 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – 12:55 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:20 p.m. (1 hr., 58 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• The Dark Knight Rises – 11:45 a.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m. (2 hrs., 44 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days – 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:50 p.m. (1 hr., 34 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Hope Springs – 12:15 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 5:05 p.m., 7:35 p.m., 10 p.m. (2 hrs., 1 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• The Intouchables – 1:20 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10:05 p.m. (1 hr., 52 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Moonrise Kingdom – 12:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 9:55 p.m. (1 hr., 33 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• To Rome With Love – 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:40 p.m. (1 hr., 35 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• The Watch – 12:05 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (1 hr., 42 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

• Burr Gardens Advisory Committee: 10 a.m., Sullivan Independence Hall (725 Old Post Road)
• : 6:30 p.m., Old Town Hall (611 Old Post Road)
• : 7:30 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall second floor conference room (agenda)

FORECAST as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday:

• Wednesday: "Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 8 mph."
• Wednesday night: "Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph."

INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CAMS

See also Fairfield Patch’s "Commute” page.

• Westport: northbound, south of Exit 19 – Maple Lane
• Fairfield: southbound, Exit 19 – Mill Hill Road
• Fairfield: northbound, Exit 21 – North Pine Creek Road
• Fairfield: northbound, Exit 22 – Fairfield Service Plaza
• Fairfield: northbound, Exit 22 – North Benson Road
• Fairfield: southbound, north of Exit 24 – Brentwood Avenue
• Bridgeport: northbound, Exit 26 – Wordin Avenue

TIDES & TIMES

• High tide: 4:16 a.m.
• Sunrise: 5:56 a.m.
• Low tide: 10:22 a.m.
• High tide: 4:36 p.m.
• Sunset: 8 p.m.
• Low tide: 11:04 p.m.

Forecast obtained from the National Weather Service; tide information obtained from saltwatertides.com (calibrated to the closest selection to Fairfield, Bridgeport Harbor).