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Fairfield Morning Briefing: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Local events, announcements, and reminders to start your day.
Today is Wednesday, March 14, 2012. On this day in 1950, the FBI debuted its “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” program.
Famous birthdays include Albert Einstein – 1879; Michael Caine – 1933; Billy Crystal – 1948; Taylor Hanson – 1983.
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EVENTS & REMINDERS
- : 8 a.m., , free. “We will be collecting GREEN canned vegetables during the entire month of March to donate to Sister Theresa of the Daughters of Charity in Bridgeport.”
- : 9 a.m., , free. The gallery is part of the “One Book One Town” month-long celebration.
- : 12 p.m., , $5. Come learn about Fairfield County’s theatrical history.
- 7 p.m., , free. “The Expanding Christian Marketplace: If You Can Name It, or Make It, the Christian Marketplace Probably Sells It! is the topic of Dr. Peter Maresco of the John F. Welch College of Business.”
- : 7 p.m., , free. The Fairfield Public Library will host a lecture on the Battleship Connecticut and the Great White Fleet as part of the One Book, One Town celebration. “Mark Albertson, Historical Research Editor at Army Aviation Magazine and a member of the United States Naval Institute for 25 years, will recount the epic round-the-world cruise of the Great White Fleet.” See event listing for registration details.
- : 7 p.m., , free. “Child psychologist and author Dr. Anthony Rao will speak on, “Understanding Your Son & Helping Him Become a Success” at the Fairfield Public Library. He will focus on the challenges facing boys, including competition, sports and bullying.”
AT BULLARD SQUARE SHOWTIMES
- The Artist - 4:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m., (1 hr., 40 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- The Descendants – 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (1 hr., 55 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
- Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax – 5:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (1 hr. 35 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax 3D – 4:50 p.m., 7 p.m. (1 hr. 35 min.)
- Friends With Kids – 4:25 p.m., 7:15 p.m. (1 hr., 40 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D – 4 p.m., 6:40 p.m. (1 hr. 34 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
- The Secret World of Arrietty – 4:20 p.m. (1 hr. 34 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- A Separation – 3:50 p.m., 7:05 p.m., (2 hrs., 3 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- The Vow – 4:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m. (1 hr. 44 min.) – IMDB – Rotten Tomatoes - Trailer
- Wanderlust – 7:45 p.m., (1 hr. 38 min.) – IMDb – Rotten Tomatoes – Trailer
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
- Burr Gardens Advisory Committee: 10 a.m., Sullivan Independence Hall (725 Old Post Road)
- : 4:30 p.m., Police Commissioners Conference Room at the Fairfield Police Department
- : 4:30 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall first floor conference room (agenda)
- : 6:30 p.m., location changed to Penfield Pavilion (agenda)
- / Joint Budget Hearing: 7 p.m., Board of Education Conference Room (501 Kings Highway East) (agenda)
- : 7:30 p.m., Sullivan Independence Hall Second floor conference room (agenda)
FORECAST as of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday:
- Wednesday: “Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind between 5 and 13 mph.”
- Wednesday night: “Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.”
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
- High tide: 4:35 a.m.
- Sunrise: 7:05 a.m.
- Low tide: 11:09 a.m.
- High tide: 5:14 p.m.
- Sunset: 6:59 p.m.
- Low tide: 11:28 p.m.
Forecast obtained from the National Weather Service; tide information obtained from saltwatertides.com (calibrated to the closest selection to Fairfield, Bridgeport Harbor).
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