Fairfield Community Corner

EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles

Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C.
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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Fairfield Community Site!

EarthTalk: Greener computers

Dear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G.
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Sweeter Celebration for Soldiers thanks to The Jewish Home, Fairfield, and New Haven residents

Recently, 2/19/08, Phil Bleich, of New Haven, founder of "Operation Far From Home", was at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield,  to receive dozens of...

Kiwanis Club of Fairfield 2nd Annual Book Drive

The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield is sponsoring it’s 2nd annual book drive to promote literacy, from March 3rd  through March 17th 2008. It will  involve collection...

Fairfield U Prof's New Book Focuses on Psychiatry and Nursing

Fairfield University
Professor Kathleen Wheeler’s new book lauded for being “a major contribution to
the discipline of nursing”. Fairfield, CT--- Fairfield University...

EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste

Dear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...

Fairfield University Business Students Helping Connecticut Working Families...

Fairfield University Business Students Helping Connecticut Working Families by Assisting with Free Tax Preparation and Financial Education Services
Fairfield, CT –...

Classical Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Plays The At Fairfield University March 8

EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events

Dear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....

Steven Madwed Memorial Lecture Series

EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate

Dear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M.
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Susan B. Anthony:One Tough Cookie!

Area Woman to Receive Award From Lt. Gov.

Fairfield University Engineering Student Receives Award from Cisco Systems, Inc. for academic and NYPD career achievements.
Fairfield, CT – Fairfield University...

Leahy and The Issue a “Call to Dancers” for the Chance to Perform an Irish Dance

One Day University Returns to Fairfield University February 24

Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Connecticut!

EarthTalk: Online green information

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen
One of the best places to start in venturing out into...

EarthTalk: Cell phone towers and cancer

Dear EarthTalk: My uncle worked for over a decade on the top floor of an office building with cell phone towers directly above him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Is there...

Voting at The Jewish Home, Fairfield

The Tandet Lobby at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield,  wastransformed into a polling place recently (1/23/08) so the residentscould cast their ballots for the...