Fairfield Morning Briefing: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Today is Wednesday, June 27, 2012. On this day in 1950, President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. forces to Korea.

Famous birthdays include Helen Keller – 1880; Ross Perot – 1930; Tobey Maguire – 1975; Khloe Kardashian – 1984.  

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HEADLINES

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COMMUNITY SPORTS GALLERY

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EVENTS & REMINDERS

• : 2 p.m., , free. "Learn about the newest concept in long-term care planning. Senior Choice at Home^® is designed to provide protection for individuals who wish to remain in their home, ensure their care and protect their assets as their healthcare needs change."
• : 7 p.m., , free. " Find out about the three simple documents you need to get control of your finances.  Learn the tried and true, cash-only envelope system."

AT BULLARD SQUARE SHOWTIMES

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – 12:50 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:50 p.m. (1 hr., 58 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Brave – 12:45 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:25 p.m. (1 hr., 40 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Brave in Disney Digital 3D  – 12:15 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 5:05 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:55 p.m. (1 hr., 40 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• The Dictator – 7:20 p.m., 9:35 p.m. (1 hr., 23 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Hysteria – 12:35 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 10:10 p.m. (1 hr., 35 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes –Trailer
• Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – 12:55 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10 p.m. (1 hr., 33 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 3D – 12:25 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5 p.m. (1 hr., 33 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Men in Black 3 – 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m. (1 hr., 46 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Moonrise Kingdom – 12:30 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m. (1 hr., 33 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
• Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – 12 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m. (1 hr., 34 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

• Special Projects Standing Committee Special Meeting: 3 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall (725 Old Post Road) second floor conference room (agenda)
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Plan Advisory Committee: 5 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall second floor conference room (agenda)
• Special Meeting: 6 p.m., 15 Pine Tree Lane (agenda)
• Special Meeting: 7 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall (agenda)

FORECAST as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday:

• Wednesday: “A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind between 11 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.”
• Wednesday night: “Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind between 8 and 10 mph.”

INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CAMS

See also Fairfield Patch’s “Traffic & Gas Prices” 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

• Sunrise: 5:22 a.m.
• High tide: 5:31 a.m.
• Low tide: 11:48 a.m.
• High tide: 6:02 p.m.
• Sunset: 8:30 p.m.

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