Fairfield Elks #2220, established in 1961, is one of 33 Elks organizations in Connecticut and has its lodge at…More 452 Brookside Drive.</p> <p>The Fairfield Elks describe themselves as an organization that is committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism, and one of the group's recent events, a charity ball, raised money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford.</p> <p>The Fairfield Elks also award scholarships to graduating seniors in Fairfield's high schools and in early 2010 provided financial assistance to the Fairfield Police Athletic League; Operation Hope, a Fairfield agency that helps the homeless; and the Beanery, a nightclub for teenagers on Old Dam Road.</p> <p>The Elks meet at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at their Brookside Drive lodge, which is available for rental by contacting contact Bruce Reck at 203-335-6027.</p> <p>Membership in Fairfield Elks #2220 requires a belief in God, a sponsor, two co-sponsors, an application with fee, and an interview.</p> <p>The exalted ruler of Fairfield Elks #2220 for 2009-10 is Michael Michaud.</p>

The Knights of Columbus Council 11077, Our Lady of Assumption is a Catholic fraternal organization that is…More dedicated to the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The organization strongly supports the Special Olympics.</p> <p>Grand Knight Sam Rizzitelli was named "Knight of the Year" by the Connecticut State Council for the 2007-08 Fraternal Year.</p>