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Club/Organization: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN BRIDGEPORT AREA BRANCH (or AAUW )
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Mission Statement
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

AAUAAUW's Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

 

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Eligibility/Membership Information: Open to anyone holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Year Established: 1916
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: AMERICAN LEGION LT. OWEN FISH MEMORIAL POST 143
Street Address: 1443 Stratfield Rd
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact: Commander Tom Quinn, Adjutant David Bissonnette
Contact Phone Number: Adjutant David Bissonnette, 203-372-7251 or Post 203-374-8363
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Email Address:davidhb43@optonline.net
Internet Address:http://www.Americanlegion143.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: First Monday of the month, 7:30 pm
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Still Serving America

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Eligibility/Membership Information: War time veterans
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Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: AMERICAN RED CROSS of SOUTHEASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Street Address: 158 Brooklawn Ave
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604-2095
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number: 203-576-1010
Fax: (203) 576-0080
Email Address: info@mfcarc.org
Internet Address: http://www.mfcarc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: NA
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities:

A core mission of the Southeastern Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of local disasters in the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

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Year Established: 1898

Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: ASH CREEK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC.
Street Address: 247 Harborview Ave
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06605
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Email Address: ashcreekassoc@optonline.net
Internet Address: http://www.ashcreekassoc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: TBD each month
Meetings Open to Public: Some
Description of Organization and Activities:

Protect and preserve the Ash Creek tidal estuary in Bridgeport and Fairfield

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Eligibility/ Membership Information: to join, email for an application ashcreekassoc@optonline.net
Year Established: 2003
Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL
Street Address: 60 Wellington Road, PO Box 32
City/State/Zipcode: Milford, CT 06460-0032
Contact: Local district website: http://www.ctyankee.org/districts/pomperaug/home
Contact Phone Number: (203) 876-6868 • (800) 333-7905
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Email Address: info@ctyankee.org
Internet Address:CT Yankee Council: http://ctyankee.org
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Meetings Open to Public: YES
Description of Organization and Activities::

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.

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Year Established: 1910
Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC.
Street Address:753 Fairfield Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: http://www.cwfefc.org/contactus.html
Contact Phone Number: (203) 334-6154
Fax: (203) 579-8882
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Internet Address: http://www.cwfefc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday - Closed
Meetings Open to Public?: NA
Description of Organization and Activities:

With roots in the greater Bridgeport community dating to 1895, The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County has a long tradition of providing high quality support and services to women and families.

Fees/Dues: NA
Eligibility/ Membership Information: NA
Year Established: 1895 as YWCA of Bridgeport
Date Entered: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT
Street Address:148 Beach Rd.
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
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Contact Phone Number: (203) 255-2631
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Internet Address: http://www.cgcgb.org
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Meetings Open to Public?: No
Description of Organization and Activities:

The Child and Family Guidance Center was founded in 1925 to address the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and their families. To this end the Center offers a wide range of outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling services for children under the age of 18 as well as a variety of in-home supportive services to their families.The Center operates three outpatient clinics located in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Fairfield. Services are available in both English and Spanish.

Fees/Dues: NA
Eligibility/ Membership Information: NA
Year Established: 1978 in Fairfield
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: COMMUNITY SAILING OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address: P.O. Box 553
City/State/Zipcode: Southport, CT 06890
Contact: Chris Von Ancken, President
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Fax: (203) 255-8521
Email Address: comsail553@gmail.com
Internet Address: http://communitysailingfairfield.webs.com
Meetings/Days & Hours: Randomly scheduled
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Community Sailing of Fairfield, operated by its members, under the auspices of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department, is based at the Town Dock in beautiful Southport Harbor. This sailing program makes available to its members, two fixed keel, family-size Ideal 18’ daysailers, four two man kayaks and two one man kayaks. Household memberships are available to anyone over the age of 18. The annual fees for a household are: $395 (full week), $250, (weekday only) and a 10% discount for seniors. This entitles any family member over the age of 18, who has passed our skills testing, to reserve unlimited two-hour sailing slots from May through October. Skippers must be in possession of a "Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate" and pass a test to demonstrate basic sailing and water safety skills. A certified sailing instructor is available to provide lessons to achieve the required skills. The program offers weekly racing opportunities hosted by the Pequot Yacht Club and the option for members to race our boats in area regattas.

Fees/Dues:The annual fees for a household are: $395 (full week), $250, (weekday only) and a 10% discount for seniors.
Eligibility/Membership Information: Open to all persons 18 years of age or older, who pass a test to demonstrate basic sailing and water safety skills. A Safe Boating Certificate (CBC) is required.
Year Established: 1994
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: COMMUNITY CONVERATION: FAIRFIELD CELEBRATES DIVERSITY
Street Address: Fairfield Education Center - Attn: Trudi Durrell, Suite 210, 501 Kings Highway East
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact: Trudi Durrell: 203-556-0809 or Phillip Dwyer: 203-255-8835
Fax:  203-255-8249
Email Address: ffldconvo@gmail.com
Internet Address: http://www.fairfieldcelebratesdiversity.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Monthly Meetings on Town Calendar
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities: Nonprofit celebrating cultural diversity in Fairfield with community conversation. The kick-off event is Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 6 to 7:30pm at the Penfield Pavilion, 323 Fairfield Beach Road, Fiarfield, CT 06824, followed by dinner in Fairfield restaurants. Registration required.
Fees/Dues: Donations and Grant Funds
Eligibility/Membership Information: Fairfield Residents and Community Businesses
Year Established: 2011
Date Entered: February 2012

Club/Organization: COMMUNITY THEATRE FOUNDATION (Currently Inactive)
Street Address: 1424 Post Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
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Internet Address: http://www.communitytheatrefoundation.org
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Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities: Nonprofit movie theatre showing second-run films as well as art and independent films.
Fees/Dues: N/A
Eligibility/Membership Information:N/A
Year Established: 2001
Date Entered: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDCRAFT MUSEUM & SANCTUARY
Street Address: 314 Unquowa Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Nelson North
Contact Phone Number: 203-259 - 0416
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Email Address: birdcraft@ctaudubon.org
Internet Address: http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/birdcraft.htm
Meetings/Days & Hours: See website
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities::

Founded in 1914, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the United States.  This six-acre site  was originally planted as a refuge to attract, harbor, and feed migratory and resident birds.  To date, more than 120 bird species have been recorded on its grounds.  Birdcraft’s focus today is offering premier natural history education programs and events for children and adults.  It is also a federally-licensed Bird-Banding Station.

Our mission is to conserve Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and their habitats.

Fees/Dues: See website
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Year Established:1914 Museum; 1898 Parent Organization, CT Audubon Society
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY CENTER AT FAIRFIELD
Street Address: 2325 Burr Street
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Robert Martinez, President
Contact Phone Number: 203 259 - 6305
Fax: 203-254-7673
Email Address: rmartinez@ctaudubon.org
Internet Address: www.ctaudubon.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 3:00 PM
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities::

Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret, an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, CAS is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.

Connecticut Audubon Society’s scientists, educators, Citizen Scientists, and volunteers work to preserve birds and their environments in Connecticut. Our work includes sanctuary management, advocacy, environmental education and activities at our Centers, scientific studies, and our Connecticut State of the Birds project.

Fees/Dues: See website
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Year Established:1898
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CT METRO-NORTH RAIL COMMUTER COUNCIL

Street Address: 55 DuBois St
City/State/Zipcode: Darien, CT 06820-5224
Contact: Jim Cameron, Chairman
Contact Phone Number: 203 655-0138
Fax: 203-655-4752
Email Address: Cameron06820@gmail.com
Internet Address: http://www.trainweb.org/ct
Meetings/Days & Hours: 3rd Wednesday each month - different towns. See Web site for details.
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Whether you commute by Metro-North between Connecticut and New York, or between cities and towns within Connecticut, the Commuter Council represents you. We were formed by the CT State legislature and our members are commuters like you. We act as a consumer liaison between riders and the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), Metro-North, and Shore Line East railroads and advise the legislature regarding commuter issues.  

We're volunteers who meet monthly (except summer) in Stamford and in communities along the Connecticut Metro-North lines.

Fees/Dues: None
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Year Established:1983
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT POETRY SOCIETY (Fairfield Chapter)
Street Address: PO Box 270554
City/State/Zipcode: West Hartford, CT 06127
Contact: Frank Chambers, Fairfield Chapter
Contact Phone Number: 203-247-5957
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Email Address: frank.chambers@yahoo.com
Internet Address: http://ct-poetry-society.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Chapters usually meet monthly to workshop original poetry and sponsor readings, lectures or programs in their communities.
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities

The Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS), an affiliate of the National Federation of Poetry Societies (NFSPS), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry. Our group has a long tradition of excellence in publishing the work of poets from Connecticut and around the nation.

Our mission is to support the art form of poetry with chapter meetings, contests, and poetry events. Membership is not limited to Connecticut residents. One does not have to be a poet to join, just a person willing to dedicate time or money in support of the arts.

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Year Established: 1990
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Street Address: Gate Lodge At Mathews Park, 301 West Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Norwalk, CT 06850
Contact: Ryan Odinak
Contact Phone Number: 203-256-2329
Fax:
Email Address: infor@culturalalliancefc.org
Website: www.culturalalliancefc.org
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Mission is to support cultural organizations, artists, and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

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Year Established: 2008
Date Entered: March 2013

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Club/Organization: DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, EUNICE DENNIE BURR DAR CHAPTER
Street Address: 635 Old Post Rd, Old Academy
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Pamela Huth
Contact Phone Number: 203-371-6110
Fax:
Email Address: Pamelahth40@gmail.com
Website: www.EuniceDennieBurrDAR.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: See website
Meetings Open to Public: Published in local newspapers - Christmas Tree Lighting Reception, Independence Day Reception
Description of Organization and Activities:

See Website

Fees/Dues: $62.00
Eligibility/Membership Information: Any woman over age 18 who has a proven ancestor who participated in the American Revolution
Year Established: 1894
Date Entered: April, 2012

Club/Organization: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER, INC.
Street Address: Norwalk Office, 5 Eversley Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: 06851-5821
Contact Phone Number: (203) 853-0418
Internet Address: http://www.dvccct.org
24 hour hotline: Toll-free 888-774-2900
Description of Organization and Activities:

DVCC is committed to promoting the fundamental right of all individuals to be safe in their personal relationships.

Year Established: Women’s Crisis Center (WCC) in Norwalk and Domestic Violence Services (DVS) in Stamford both formed in 1979 merged in 1998
Updated: October, 2011

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