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🌱 Patch AM: 5th Annual Lincoln Parkapalooza Scheduled In Fairfield's Stratfield Village Neighborhood

And on the Fairfield Patch calendar - Labor Day Weekend Sale

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Greetings Fairfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stratfield's Lincoln Parkapalooza brings music, food and family fun
  • Sacred Heart debuts construction management degree with strong job outlook
  • Free daily school breakfasts now on the menu for Fairfield students

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend Sale and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 5th Annual Lincoln Parkapalooza Scheduled In Fairfield's Stratfield Village Neighborhood (patch.com) — Families in Fairfield's Stratfield Village can look forward to the fifth annual Lincoln Parkapalooza on Sept. 12 at Lincoln Park, with a rain date of Sept. 13. The neighborhood celebration features live local bands, food, kids' activities like face painting and bracelet making, and a porchfest-style music session on nearby Warwick Avenue, all organized by the Stratfield Village Association.
   

2. Sacred Heart University Launches Construction Management Bachelor's Program (patch.com) — Sacred Heart University in Fairfield is introducing a new bachelor's degree in construction management that blends engineering, business and hands-on field experience. The program, aligned with industry standards, aims to prepare students for well-paying construction management careers, leveraging the university's Fairfield location for internships and connections with regional employers.
   

3. Fairfield Public School Students Eligible For Free Breakfasts: Superintendent (patch.com) — Families in Fairfield can now count on free, healthy breakfasts for every public school student each school day during the 2026-27 year, thanks to new state funding. Superintendent Michael Testani says the universal program, separate from existing lunch assistance, is designed to boost student focus, well-being, and academic success while easing costs for local households.
   

4. What Financial Decisions Should You Make At Each Stage Of Life In Fairfield? (patch.com) — Fairfield residents get a detailed look at how to adjust savings, insurance, investing, and long‑term care planning at every life stage, from first jobs to retirement. The piece highlights Fairfield's high homeownership rates, local housing values, and Metro‑North access, then explains how those realities shape mortgage decisions, protection needs, and when to seek professional financial help, including local options.
   

5. Fairfield ShopRite To Mark Completion Of Renovations With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony This Month (patch.com) — Renovations at the ShopRite on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield are finished, and neighbors are invited to a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. Town leaders will join Cingari Family Markets to showcase added grocery aisles, expanded fresh and international options, and a larger bakery, floral, and grab-and-go section tailored to Fairfield shoppers.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Alzheimer's Association Communications Director and Author Kristen Cusato Visits Bookstore —Robby Piazzaroli Read on Patch
  • Shepherds Student Explores Career in Nursing Through Sacred Heart University Summer Program —Shepherds Inc. Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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