BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Journal - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westportjournal.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westport Journal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20260401T155358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155358Z UID:10003180-1776364200-1776367800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:For the Love of the Game: Baseball panel at Fairfield Public Library DESCRIPTION:Town Librarian Scott Jarzombek (a die-hard Mets fan\, himself) moderates a discussion of everything baseball with two dedicated fans\, former Little League coach Matt McGuire and MLB.com reporter Michael Clair.\n\n\nMatt\, whose four sons kept him involved in Fairfield Little League for 15 years as a coach\, commissioner\, board member and president\, is the author of Fairfield American: a Legacy of Little League Dreams (2025). A friend called the book “a love letter to Little League baseball\,” and Matt couldn’t agree more\, citing his experiences with his boys in the ballpark as some of the greatest moments in his life.\n\n\nIn addition to reporting on international baseball and the World Baseball Classic for MLB.com\, Michael Clair has written We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball: How the Czech Republic’s Amateur Underdogs Became World Baseball Classic Heroes (2026). The book tells the story of how the Czech Republic’s team of amateur players–firefighters\, teachers\, and even field caretakers by day–upset both Spain and then China to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic through teamwork\, sacrifice\, and self-belief.\n\n\nCome share an evening of discussion about America’s most beloved pastime\, focusing on the pure love of the game.\n\n \n\n\nCopies of both books will be available for purchase. Advance registration is appreciated. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/for-the-love-of-the-game-baseball-panel-at-fairfield-public-library/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture/Book/Poetry,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Baseball-huddle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20260401T154903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T154903Z UID:10003179-1776277800-1776281400@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:My Family's Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents\, Helen and Sam\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. The only surviving members of their large\, extended families (except for one of Sam’s brothers) after the war\, they reunited\, married\, and eventually moved to America. Helen went on to give video testimony about her experiences to the Shoah Foundation\, and using this–together with her parents’ stories and family photographs–Renee shares the horrors of the Holocaust in the hope that history will never repeat itself.\n\n\nPlease register for this lecture. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Holocaust-remembrance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20260309T185238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185238Z UID:10002620-1774895400-1774900800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World DESCRIPTION:After World War II\, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born\, such as Abstract Expressionism\, Minimalism\, Conceptualism\, Color Field\, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York\, seeking new opportunities. In addition\, American artists such as Jackson Pollock\, Sol LeWitt\, Mark Rothko\, Alex Katz\, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Hear consultant Scott Verchin discuss how New York’s museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world’s leading cultural institutions for fine art.\n\n\nAdvance registration is appreciated.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/how-nyc-became-the-art-capital-of-the-world/ LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, Fairfield\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art (not for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Whitney-museum-NYC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20260309T190427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190427Z UID:10002622-1774895400-1774899000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:The Sober Truth: from Addiction to Recovery DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library partners with Fairfield CARES to bring you this community conversation about substance abuse\, addiction\, and recovery with speaker Hunter Flores. From early experimentation with marijuana to battling opioid addiction\, Hunter shares his lived experience\, the impact addiction had on his life\, and the path he took toward recovery. This program is for teens and adults dealing with addiction and/or their family members who are coping with it\, and focuses on awareness\, prevention\, resilience\, and hope. \n\n\nAdvance registration is appreciated. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-sober-truth-from-addiction-to-recovery/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3.30.26-The-Sober-Truth-From-Addiction-to-Recovery.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20260309T184805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184805Z UID:10002619-1773336600-1773343800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "A Bevy of Beauty" DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the opening reception for A Bevy of Beauty at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery\, Main Library\, from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday\, March 12. The Gallery’s latest show features the paintings of Keith Magner\, Nathan Rosler\, and Rosa Sclafani; the artists will speak at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nA Bevy of Beauty will be on display from March 5 through May 2\, 2026\, during regular Library hours.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-a-bevy-of-beauty/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Keith-Magner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20251105T152923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152923Z UID:10002149-1763820000-1763827200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Soundwaves Concert: Violin & Verse at Fairfield Public Library DESCRIPTION:Please join Fairfield Public Library for our November Soundwaves concert\, Violin & Verse\, featuring violinist Katie Lansdale and actor Caroline Kinsolving.\n\n\nThis extraordinary performance will combine poetry\, dramatic monologue and solo violin music\, transporting listeners to many different corners of the world. The acclaimed violinist and renowned actor will collaborate to create an exquisite afternoon event\, entwining language and sound.\n\n\nPlease stay after the performance for a chance to meet the performers. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nSoundwaves concerts are generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/soundwaves-concert-violin-verse-at-fairfield-public-library/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Acting,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Katie-Lansdale-violinist-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20251105T152439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152439Z UID:10002148-1763575200-1763580600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Author Talk with Brigitte Dale DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library welcomes author\, editor and historian Brigitte Dale\, who will be discussing her first novel\, The Good Daughters. Brigitte grew up in Fairfield and still resides in Connecticut\, where she is an editor by day and an author by night (or early morning!)\n\n\nThe Good Daughters is a moving and vivid story of three suffragettes in 1912 London\, from wildly different backgrounds but bound by their desire to have a say in their future. Fiona Davis\, NY Times best-selling author of The Stolen Queen\, says “Dale’s beautifully written novel drew me right in–it was almost as if I was marching right along with her vibrant cast of characters in their fight for suffrage.”\n\n\nPlease register. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/author-talk-with-brigitte-dale/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture/Book/Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/good-daughters-book-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20251105T151352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T151352Z UID:10002147-1763110800-1763310600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Friends of Fairfield Public Library Big Fall Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale. Thousands of books for all ages\, tastes\, and genres; most items $1-$5. Daily specials. All proceeds support FPL’s programs and services.\n\n\nHours are: Fri.\, November 14\, 9:00am-4:30pm\n\n\n Sat.\, November 15\, 10:00 am-4:30pm\n\n\n Sun. November 16\, 1:00pm – 4:30pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/friends-of-fairfield-public-library-big-fall-book-sale/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Book-sale.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T030417 CREATED:20251103T210640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T210640Z UID:10002146-1763055000-1763062200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "Into the Light" DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a reception for the latest Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery show\, ” Into the Light”\, featuring the paintings of Laura Barr\, Jim Fiora and Suzanne Heilmann. The artists will speak about their work at 6:00pm\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n\n“Into the Light” can be viewed from November 8\, 2025 through January 3\, 2026 during regular Fairfield Public Library hours.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-into-the-light/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Laura-Barr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR