Fairfield Love Local Heart Program Returns For 3rd Year

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield's Office of Community & Economic Development announced the return of the Love Local Fairfield Heart Program, marking the third consecutive year for the initiative, which partners with local schools and businesses.

Students from kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the program, decorating more than 700 hearts. The hearts are now on display in the windows of participating stores, and the artwork can be viewed through Feb. 27 throughout Fairfield.

The program aims to spread community spirit across Fairfield, and also seeks to highlight the town's many small businesses. Additionally, the hearts showcase what students appreciate most about Fairfield. Residents are encouraged to visit the participating businesses and view the student artwork.

"Part of what makes Fairfield special is our strong sense of community, as exhibited by these young people and small business owners," Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Community & Economic Development Director, said in a statement. "We are truly blessed to have such great schools as well as a diverse small business community that really add to the Town’s character and charm."

Seven Fairfield elementary schools took part this year: Holland Hill, Jennings, Mill Hill, North Stratfield, Osborn Hill, Riverfield, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.

Numerous local businesses are also participating. These include: BE Chocolat, Capri, Children’s Art Classes – Fairfield, Chip’s Family Restaurant, Ciao Bella, Coreen’s Bridge Floral Shop, Corner Market, equalshuman, Fairfield Public Library, H Salon, Kitchen Corner, La Moda Fashion, Lexington Home & Garden, NicholsMD Fairfield, Olive My Stuff, The Give Collective, The PEHT Shop, The Two Oh Three, and Toy Polloi.

For additional information about the Love Local Fairfield Heart Program, residents can visit the website at www.experiencefairfieldct.org/love-local. Updates are also available on Facebook and Instagram at @ExperienceFairfield.