COMMUNITY NEWS
AARP Driver Safety
The one- day four- hour AARP Smart Driver Safety Class is offered to drivers of all ages, with an auto insurance discount for those 60 and older. Cost is $ 15 for members, and $ 20 for nonmembers. Register in advance by calling the appropriate number. Classes meet 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.: Aug. 6, Congregation B’nai Israel, 203- 922- 0048; Aug. 7, Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 203- 256- 3166; Aug. 11, Bridgeport Hospital, 888- 3572396; and 12: 30 to 4: 30 p. m. Aug. 9, Bridgeport North Branch Library, 203- 576- 8113 or 203- 929- 4851.
Film series
The Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, hosts Pequot Presents: Books- ToFilm series, featuring “Murder on the Orient Express,” on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 3 to 5: 30 p. m. Bring your own refreshments and arrive at 3 p. m. to discuss the novel before enjoying the film at 3: 30. No reservation required. Free. The schedule includes: “Annihilation,” Aug. 15, and “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” Aug. 22. For information, go to pequotlibrary. org.
‘ Barracoon’ talk
The Westport Historical Society, 25 Avery Place, hosts a discussion by the publisher of “Barracoon, The Story of the Last Black Cargo,” by Zora Neale Hurston, on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 6 p. m. Cost is $ 10 for members, $ 15 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended. To register, visit westporthistory. org or call 203- 222- 1424.
Adult day program
Grasmere by the Sea Adult Day Program, now Grasmere on Park at Jewish Senior Services, hosts open house events Thursday, Aug. 9, and Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 3: 30 to 5 p. m. on the lower level of the building through the community service entrance in the back parking lot of the campus, at 4200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. The program offers clinical and personal care one to five days a week from 7: 30 a. m. to 5 p. m. in a fun, supportive setting, as well as transportation and meals. For information, call 203- 365- 6470 or email adultday@ jseniors. org.
Lobster, steak
The Valley Regional Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge hosts a Lobster & Steak Picnic & Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 6 p. m. at the Valley Regional Lodge, 73 High St., Derby. Tickets are $ 40 for adults, with a cash bar. Tickets are $ 10 for children eating from the chil- dren’s menu, which includes hot dogs and hamburgers. The event features music, games and fun activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For reservations, information and tickets, call Marcello Onofrio at 203- 6759213, Dan Onofrio at 203499- 9187 or Joanna Leone at 203- 895- 5091.
Pet adoption
The Stratford Animal Rescue Society hosts a pet adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road. The boutique offers . T- shirts, candles, crafts, animal supplies and more. For information, visit stratfordanimalrescue. org.
Retired women
Women Redefining Retirement meets Monday, Aug. 13, at 7 p. m. at Golden Hill Rehabilitation Pavilion, 2028 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. Members of Milford’s Eastbound Theatre will present several one- act plays, and there will be a collection of school supplies to benefit children a local school. Food donations will benefit the Milford Senior Center. New members welcome. For information, go to Facebook or wrrofmilford@ google. com.
Cat adoptions
The Stratford Cat Project hosts a cat and kitten adoption on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Baldwin’s Corner Adoption Center, H- 3 Pet Supply, 475 Hawley Lane, in Stratford. The organization seeks food/ supply donations. For information, email scp4cats@ yahoo. com.
WienerFEST
Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, hosts its WienerFEST 2018 on Sunday, Aug. 19, rain or shine. Doors open at 11 a. m. The event features live music, raffles, food trucks, dunk tank and K9 demonstrations, pet and veteran- related vendors and a $ 1,000 cash giveaway. Donation is $ 5 cash at the door. Port 5 Color Guard will honor military heroes at noon. Parking and free shuttle from Fairfield Metro train station. Proceeds benefit Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Valley Goes Pink. For information, contact Sean Griffin at 203- 767.3433 or at port5wienerfest@ gmail. com.
Tip- A- Cop
Officers from the Shelton Police Department host a Tip- A- Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 9 p. m. at Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar, 405 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Tips the officers receive will go to Special Olympics Connecticut to support its year- round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities. For information, call 203- 230- 1201 or email specialolympicsct@ soct. org.
Tag sale
Sarah Rescue, a Stratfordbased handicapped animal rescue organization, hosts a tag sale Sunday, Aug. 26, from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at 473 Woodlawn Ave., Stratford. The proceeds will go toward the animals in its care. Donations of new/ gently used items are sought for the sale. Call 203- 377- 0826 for dropoff times and items needed.
Reunion planned
Members of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1963 celebrate their 55th reunion Saturday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 10 p. m. at Vazzy’s at the Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Fairfield. The event includes dinner, cash bar and a deejay. Cost is $ 75, due Aug. 10. For information, contact Betsy ( George) at betsyentwisle@ aol. com. Send checks to Judith ( Gross) Kreiger, 15 Flintlock Drive, Danbury CT 06811.