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Gilbertie’s Organics capped the celebration of its centennial anniversary year by continuing its donations to several nonprofits, including the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, as a way to thank its customers for their support for the past 100 years and heading into the next 100.
Father Christopher Leighton, pastoral support for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, said Gilbertie’s donated thousands of pounds of fresh organic greens and other produce to those served by the mission since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For almost 30 years, the Bridgeport Rescue Mission has provided vital services to people of all ages facing hunger, homelessness and addiction.
Learn more about ways to donate and volunteer at bridgeportrescuemission.org.
Gilbertie’s Organics includes its wholesale company, Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens, Inc., in Easton, and a retail store, Gilbertie’s Garden Center, in Westport.
Library to display basket weaving
Tina Puckett, owner of Tina’s Baskets and Woven Art, will display her work at the Brice S. Kershner Art Gallery at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Post Road.
The show titled, “New Beginnings After the Pause,” will run through Feb. 14. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
At the heart of all of Puckett’s baskets, sculptures, wall hangings and “Dymentional Weaves” is the bittersweet vine that she forages throughout northwest Connecticut.
Fairfield parks and rec recognized
The new H. Smith Richardson Golf Clubhouse recently won the Facility of Merit Award at the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association conference, which is given to a department that has developed or renovated an exceptional facility within the last two years, First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick recently announced.
Anthony Calabrese, Fairfield’s parks and recreation director, is the new president of the CRPA and kicked off the conference.
Conservation department wrapping up photo contest
The Conservation Department is hosting a photo contest to help decorate its new space on the first floor of Sullivan Independence Hall with pictures of the town’s conservation areas.
Submitted photographs must be taken within Fairfield and of natural resources or landscapes connected to the department’s charge, such as open spaces, inland or tidal wetlands, streams, shellfish, wildlife or plants. Each person can submit up to 10 images, which must be emailed as a jpeg or png file that is no larger than 8MB to conservation@fairfieldct.org.
Department staff will select up to 15 images.
Submissions must be sent by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.
Contact the Conservation Department at conservation@fairfieldct.org with any questions or for additional details.
Promoted officers, new firefighter sworn in
Four firefighters were recently given the oath of office — three of whom are taking on new leadership roles in the department and a new recruit.
The firefighters are Assistant Chief Patrick Barry, Lieutenants Jordan Charney and Mark Goletz, and probationary firefighter Michael Waugh.
Pumpkin recycling program diverts waste
The Sustainable Fairfield Task Force and the Department of Public Works recently wrapped up the Pumpkin Recycling Project, which officials estimate reduced close to 34 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and offset about 85,000 miles driven by a gasoline-powered vehicle by composting the pumpkins instead of adding them to a landfill.
Pumpkins were collected at multiple schools across Fairfield including Stratfield, Mill Hill, North Stratfield and Dwight. A dumpster was placed at each school for a week and the pumpkins were processed at WeCareDenali for compost and mulch. Residents could also take their pumpkins directly to WeCareDenali.
The project was funded in part by a Recycle Connecticut grant and complements an ongoing food waste recycling pilot project.
Leeper encourages people donate to refugees
State Reps. Jennifer Leeper, D–Fairfield, and Kate Farrar, D–West Hartford, are encouraging people to donate to refugee families through holiday collections sponsored by Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants and Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services.
The Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services are collecting toys for children ages 3 to 10. People can order online and have them delivered to 120 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105, though people should avoid weekend delivery. Email Tkimball@irisct.org for more information or visit https://irisct.org/donate/ to donate online.
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants is collecting winter coats, blankets, socks, diapers and toiletries for babies and adults. People can order online and have any toys or goods delivered directly to 670 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport CT 06605. c/o Delaila Grey. Email DGrey@cirict.org for more information or visit https://cirict.org/donate/ to donate online.
Police remind people to not leave children in cars
Chief Robert Kalamaras and the Fairfield Police Department remind residents to never leave children in cars unattended, even if it’s just for a few minutes and especially at night.
Leaving children in cars for a prolonged period of time during extreme conditions, including extremely high and low temperatures, can be deadly. In Connecticut, it’s a crime to leave a child under the age of 12 years unsupervised in a place of public accommodation or a motor vehicle for a period of time that presents a substantial risk to the child’s health or safety. Felony charges can also be filed against those who knowingly leave a child unsupervised inside a car between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the department.
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