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Club/Organization: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address: None
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT
Contact: Meg Francis
Contact Phone Number: 203-255-3024
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Email Address: lwvfairfield@lwvct.org
Internet Address: http://fairfield.lwvconnecticut.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Public meetings to be announced.
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Studies on government policy issues,voter education events (debates), citizen enrichment talks, issue advocacy, and socials. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization of men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy

Fees/Dues: $55.00
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Year Established: 1943
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: LIONS INTERNATIONAL - FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB
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Contact: See website
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Internet Address:http://www.lions23a.org/index.htm
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In 206 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disaster, in schools and eyeglass recycling centers, Lions are doing community volunteer work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. Because we're local, we can serve the unique needs of the communities we live in. And because we're global, we can address challenges that go beyond borders.

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Year Established: 1936
Updated: November, 2011

Club/Organization: LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTHEASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, a program of FSW
Street Address: 475 Clinton Ave
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06605
Contact: Judy Klein, Program Coordinator
Contact Phone Number: 203-579-2208
Fax: 203-335-2714
Email Address: On website
Internet Address: http://www.fswinc.org/literacy.php
Meetings/Days & Hours: Flexible, Please call
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adults work in small groups to improve their conversational English skills so they can meet communication and life skill needs. While some are illiterate in their native languages, others are highly educated. All are highly motivated and share the mission of succeeding in this country
Workplace Education: Customized literacy instruction, training and retraining services are offered on-site to meet the unique needs of your employees. We conduct interviews with supervisors and employees, analyze written materials and procedures and develop a comprehensive workplace literacy program including job and task specific training and tutor materials. For more information about our services call (203) 579-2208 or contact Judy Klein, Program Coordinator.

Fees/Dues: None
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Year Established: 1974
Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc.
Street Address: 476 Old Mill Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact:
Contact Phone Number: 203-259-1847
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Email Address: river-lab@juno.com
Internet Address: www.River-Lab.org
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Description of Organization and Activities:

An award winning nonprofit organization founded in 1967 to strengthen environmental education through the study of river basin systems.

Fees/Dues: Membership:
Eligibility/Membership Information: See website
Year Established: 1967
Updated: October, 2011

Club/Organization: MochaMoms, Inc. Fairfield County, CT Chapter
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City/State/Zipcode: CT
Contact: MochasinCT@yahoo.com
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Email Address: fairfieldcountymochamoms@yahoo.com
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Meetings/Days & Hours: varies from week to week
Meetings Open to Public: The organization welcomes people of all religions, races, educational backgrounds, ethnicities, se, gender and socioeconomic levels. Anyone who supports the mission of MochaMoms is welcome to join

Description of Organization and Activities:

MochaMoms, Inc is a nationwide support group for at home and working mothers of color. The organization encourages spirit of community and activism within its membership.

Fees/Dues: Please see website (subject to change)
Eligibility/Membership Information: Anyone who supports the mission of MochaMoms is welcome to join.
Year Established: January 2008
Updated: November, 2011

Club/Organization: Moms Club of Fairfield-Central, CT
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City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
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Email Address: mcfairfieldcentral@yahoo.com
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Meetings Open to Public: Yes
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Stay at home support group for moms and kids, daytime activities (parks, crafts, outings, playgroups, bookclub)

Club/Organization: Moms Club of Fairfield North/Easton, CT
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact: mcfairfieldnorth@yahoo.com
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Internet Address: http://www.meetup.com/MOMS-CLUB-Fairfield-Easton-CT
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Please contact
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers, too! This chapter of MOMS Club serves Fairfield, CT (Stratfield area) and Easton, CT

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Eligibility/ Membership Information: Covers Easton, Stratfield and North Stratfield School districts. For membership information contact mcfairfieldnorth@yahoo.com
Year Established: 2004
Updated: November 2011

Club/Organization: MOMS Club of Fairfield-South, CT
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City/State/Zipcode: Southport, CT 06890
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Email Address: cweber82@optonline.net
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Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Please contact Carmen Weber
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Support and service group for at-home moms and their children, daytime activities (parks, crafts, outings, playgroups, etc)

Club/Organization: MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
Street Address: 317 Foxon Rd
City/State/Zipcode: East Haven, CT 06513
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number: 203-764-2566
Fax: 203-764-2573
Email Address: CT.STATE@MADD.ORG
Internet Address: http://www.madd.org/ct
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The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving and support victims of this violent crime.

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Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: NAMI-Fairfield
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City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT
Contact: See http://www.namifairfield.org/2264.html
Contact Phone Number: 203-259-8396 x30
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Email Address: naminewsffd@earthlink.net
Internet Address: www.namifairfield.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Held in the Eliot Room (Library), First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Avenue, Fairfield, CT
Meetings Open to Public: yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Nami is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.

Club/Organization: THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, INC., FAIRFIELD COUNTY BRANCH
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Contact: See website
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Email Address: mishp53@yahoo.com
Internet Address: http://www.nlapw.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Usually 1st Wed of the month
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Description of Organization and Activities:

The League promotes and conducts literary, educational, and charitable activities in the fields of Letters, Art, and Music. It encourages the production of creative work in these areas and provides its members with literary, educational, and inspirational material through its quarterly edition of The Pen Woman magazine.

Fees/Dues: $60.00 per year
Eligibility/Membership Information: Must provide proof of professionalism
Year Established: 1898 National League established
Updated: November, 2011

Club/Organization: NEAR AND FAR AID
Street Address: PO Box 717
City/State/Zipcode: Southport, CT 06890
Contact: See website
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Email Address: info@nearandfaraid.org
Internet Address: http://nearandfaraid.org
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Provides funding for projects that address the causes and effects of poverty in Fairfield County. Our grants support programs that help families at risk, adults in crisis, homelessness, elderly care and other select categories

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Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: OLD POST ROAD AREA ASSOCIATION
Street Address:C/O Don Miller, 1275 Post Rd, Suite 201
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06424
Contact: Donald W. Miller, President
Contact Phone Number: 203-255-6878
Email Address: drmiller2001@yahoo.com
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Meetings/Days & Hours: Scheduled periodically, no fixed dates
Meetings Open to Public:YES
Description of Organization and Activities:

Neighborhood improvement association, aiming to maintain present character of historic neighborhood (designated historic district)

Fees/Dues: $50.00/year
Eligibility/Membership Information: Area resident
Year Established: 1950
Updated: May, 2013

Club/Organization: OPERATION HOPE, INC.
Street Address: 636 Old Post Rd.
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Carla Miklos, Executive Director
Contact Phone Number: 203) 292-5588
Fax: 203-292-5592
Email Address: cmiklos@operationhopect.org
Internet Address: http://www.OperationHopeCT.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Please call
Meetings Open to Public: No
Description of Organization and Activities::

Operation Hope provides the opportunity for individuals and families to experience transformative change. By addressing basic needs for food and shelter, as well as offering long-term solutions to hunger and homelessness, including affordable housing, life skills training and personalized clinical support, we help people reach their potential in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.

Fees/Dues: None
Eligibility/Membership Information: None
Year Established: 1986
Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS, FAIRFIELD COUNTY
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Internet Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PWP-FairfieldCountyCT/
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Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.

Fairfield County PWP consists of a group of single parents that share common objectives, goals and issues. There are at least a couple of events weekly for both family (adults plus kids) and adult-only. Some examples of events are: beach bonfires, hiking, bowling, ice skating, restaurants, concerts, arts & crafts, biking, dancing, camping, and guest speakers.

We invite non-member single parents to attend one of our monthly Open House events to find out more!

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Updated: November, 2011

Club/Organization: Penfield Reef Lighthouse Preservation Committee
Street Address: c/o First Selectman's Office Inderpendence Hall, 725 Old Post Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT, 06824
Contact: Jennifer Carpenter, Deputy Chief of Staff
Contact Phone Number: 203-256-3030
Fax: 203-256-3008
Email Address: jcarpenter@town.fairfield.ct.us
Internet Address: http://fairfieldct.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Thursdays 4pm. Independence Hall Conference Room. Call to confirm.
Meetings Open to Public?: Yes
Non-Profit Status: in-process
Description of Organization and Activities:

Via the National Lighthouse Preservation Act, our Mission is to acquire, protect, and preserve the lighthouse structure for present and future generations, honoring its unique coastal position in our town, state, and country on the waters of Long Island Sound. We endeavor to restore the lighhouse's structural integrity, returning it to its historical character

Donations: Pay to the Order of PENFIELD REEF LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION and mail to above address
Lighthouse Keeper: $25
Petty Officer: $50
Ensign: $100
Lieutenant: $250
Commander: $500
Captain: $750
Admiral: $1000
Fleet Benefactor: Above $1000

Eligibility/ Membership Information: Help us by becoming a MATE of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse Preservation to support the Mission, acquisition, preservation, and protection of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse.
Year Established: The Committee was appointed in 2006. The Lighthouse was completed in 1874 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Organization Type: Community | Education | Historical
Updated: July 2011

Club/Organization: PENFIELD SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON
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City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT
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Email Address: PenfieldSquadron@fairfield-county.com
Internet Address: http://members.localnet.com/~urquhart/penfield.html
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: See website
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Club/Organization: PEQUOT RUNNING CLUB, INC.
Street Address: 227 Godfrey Rd
City/State/Zipcode: Weston, CT 06883
Contact: pequotrunners@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 203-557-0672
Fax:
Email Address: pequotrunners@gmail.com
Internet Address: http://www.pequotrunners.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Sundays, 8 am
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Pequot Runners is a running club which has organized runs on Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM starting at:
The Wakeman Boys/Girls Club
385 Center Street
Southport, CT

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Year Established: 1977
Date Updated: October, 2011

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Club/Organization: RYASAP:CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
Street Address:2470 Fairfield Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06605
Phone Number: (203) 579-2727
Fax: (203) 333-9118
Email Address: rfrancis_99@yahoo.com
Internet Address: www.ryasap.org
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Meetings Open to Public? Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

RYASAP is an urban/suburban collaborative for solving community problems in greater Bridgeport and throughout Connecticut. RYASAP has programs in youth and young adult leadership development; juvenile justice advocacy and diversion; health promotion; training and replication; and human services and education systems and policy refort RYASAP, we focus on harnessing the positive attributes, skills, talents and contributions of individuals, associations and institutions. We believe all citizens – particulary youth and adults – are leaders in their community. It is through positive engagement that successful system reform and policy change happens.

Fees/Dues: None
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Year Established: 1985
Updated: November, 2011

Club/Organization: ROTARY CLUB OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address: See website
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Contact: Paul D.Greatsinger
Contact Phone Number: 203-259-1177
Fax: 203-259-0477
Email Address: paul.greatsinger@gmail.com
Internet Address: www.fairfieldrotary.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Location: Mondays 12:15pm (lunch), Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Rd., Fairfield,CT 06824
Meetings Open to Public?: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Rotary is an international organization of caring professionals and bushiness people who are dedicated to providing service and assistance to their communities and to people across the world. Rotarians are asked to subscribe to the motto "Service Above Self" and to Rotary's "4-Way Test" of ethical business and personal relationships. Fairfield Rotarians conduct various fund raising activities in support of the Fairfield Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, which promotes peace, health, learning and civic improvement in the local community, region and throughout the world. Fairfield Rotary also produces and supports Follies -- an annual Broadway-type review comprised of talented students from urbanand suburban high schools in order to build bridges between diverse communities and to nurture their appreciation of the performing arts.

Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/ MembershiInformation: Contact paul.greatsinger@gmail.com
Year Established: 3/9/1939
Updated: November, 2011