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Coffee in hand, Fairfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can join Sunday's Capalbo Strong Walk at Jennings Beach
  • What Fairfield University's latest Clery report says about campus crime
  • How did Sacred Heart fall in straight sets at home?

Also on today's calendar: First Folk Sunday and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy and nice with sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfield hosting inaugural Capalbo Strong Walk for pediatric cancer research on Sunday (ctinsider.com) — Fairfield's Jennings Beach will host the inaugural Capalbo Strong Walk on Sunday, with 24K of optional loops through local beach roads to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Organizers hope the new Fairfield-based event, honoring resident Charlie Capalbo, will draw hundreds of neighbors and supporters and strengthen a new local nonprofit supporting families facing childhood cancer.
   

• Here's how to check reported crime at your college or university (nbcconnecticut.com) — Families in Fairfield can review campus safety by checking federal Clery reports, which detail crimes reported at colleges, including Fairfield University's three rapes, two stalking cases, and one aggravated assault in 2025. The article explains how to find each school's report and notes that differences in enrollment and reporting practices affect the numbers.
   

• Ragusa and Minlend Help Power Quinnipiac Past Sacred Heart (gobobcats.com) — Quinnipiac swept Sacred Heart 3–0 at the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, with first-years Giulia Ragusa and Sophia Minlend leading the way in kills, digs, and aces. The Metro Conference matchup featured tight second and third sets, and Sacred Heart now sits 10–7 overall and 3–2 in league play.
   

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  • Why Won't Emily Hau Answer Questions About Education in Front of Teachers? —Fairfield Democrats Read on Patch
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    You get a fence that's very sturdy won't fall down and price wise is pretty cheap . I just build one and I'm looking at around 130 per panel plus… (Nextdoor North Stratfield)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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