Youth Services
Jacky Durrell Memorial Service Award Application
Click Above Link to Download Application
The Beanery
The Beanery is a high school nightclub on Old Dam Road, next to the Tennis Center, that showcases local and neighboring town bands. Shows run during the school year every other Friday from 7:30 - 11:00 pm. Admission is paid at the door, $3.00 & up. All proceeds from the Beanery benefit the Jacky Durrell Service Award Scholarship. This past year, we awarded four, $1000 scholarships to Fairfield graduates. Call 256-3144, press 2 for Beanery shows and updates. Bands can obtain booking information by calling 256-3191.
Friday, March 5th
Live music from 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Admission $3.00
Check out bands:
School of Rock, 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Hert, 8:15 – 9:00 pm
Disable Time, 9:15 – 10:00
Sunset on the Rise, 10:15 – 11:00
Free Pool Tables,
Air Hockey,
Ping Pong, Video Games
The Beanery, 90 Old Dam Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Weather Cancellations: If Fairfield schools have early dismissal or are cancelled, the Beanery is cancelled.
Cancellation hotline: 203-256-3144
Town Youth Council
The Town Youth Council is an advisory board, comprised of High School students from each grade level led by the Recreation Department's Youth Services Coordinator, Ginna Paules. The council meets on Monday evenings, twice a month to plan and implement programs and discuss issues pertaining to Fairfield youth. A council member serves all 4 years and also donates his or her time to help run various programs and special events such as a Holiday Breakfast, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Beach Fest.
All Meetings will be held at the
FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 75 MILL PLAIN ROAD
2009 – 2010 TYC Meetings and Special Events
MONDAYS 7:00 – 8:00 pm
(Please let Ginna know if any of these meeting dates conflict with school happenings and she will cancel TYC meeting.)
Monday, October 26 |
Wednesday, November 18 |
Monday, November 30 |
Monday, December 14th – Holiday Pizza Party at the Beanery, 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
Monday, January 25 |
Monday, March 1 |
Monday, March 22 |
Monday, April 26 |
Monday, May 24 end of year pizza party at Penfield 1 Pavilion |
* TYC Special Events – Save the date – Your volunteer hours are in blue below!
- Wednesday, November 18th Foul Shooting Contest and Food Drive at North Stratfield Gym
TYC volunteers needed 6:40 - 8:00 pm – bring non-perishable donations for Operation Hope!
- Friday, December 4th Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Hall
TYC, 5:15 – 8:00 pm at the Town Hall / Costumed Characters at the Reef Road Fire Department at 5:45 pm, dressed and ready by 6:00 pm. Your costumes will be at the Fire House. (snow date is Sat. Dec. 5th, 256-3144 cancelation line)
- Friday, December 11th Set-up Breakfast with Santa at Roger Ludlowe Middle School Cafeteria
TYC volunteers needed 3:00 – 4:15 pm (FLHS and Prep students should be able to cover this)
- Saturday, December 12th Breakfast with Santa at the Roger Ludlowe Middle School Cafeteria
TYC volunteers needed 9:15 – 11:45 am
- Saturday, March 27th Easter Egg Hunt at the S. Pine Creek Soccer Field on Old Dam Road
TYC volunteers needed 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (rain date March 28th, cancellation line is 256-3144)
If you are unable to attend meetings please contact me before the meeting for an excused absence.
Volunteer Referral Program For High School Students
High School students interested in volunteering in fun, rewarding programs are encouraged to call the Parks and Recreation Department at 203-256-3191 and speak to Ginna Paules. Volunteer program times vary and range from working with pre-school children to senior citizens. A list of opportunities and organizations will be provided for you to contact. Volunteer age restrictions may apply.
Volunteer Opportunities Wanted. If you or your organization has a program or activity that is in need of volunteers, please contact Ginna Paules at the Parks and Recreation Department, 203-256-3191.
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Fairfield Counseling Services
125 Penfield Road, Fairfield - 203-255-5777
Counseling Services for Youth, Adults and Families
Individual and family therapy provided by professionals for the purpose of addressing and resolving concerns of adolescents and their families. These concerns could be, but are not limited to, peer pressure, behavioral adjustment, school concerns, depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol, abuse and neglect and eating disorders. Available for ages 13 - 18. Sliding scale fee and insurance is accepted. Services are confidential. Referral services are available.
THE GETAWAY
The Getaway is a weekly social group for any 9th-12th grade FHS student ~ talking, listening, & sharing on whatever topics arise. From shallow, crazy, & hysterical to deep, personal, and powerful. It's like what you experience when you hang out with your friends and talk about what's on your mind. You can just listen, share your opinion, or offer your advice ~ it's quite interesting to see what your peers have to say when they have the platform to say it! Music always playing and snacks served!! As one Junior from Ludlowe summed it up, "It's an amazing teen group where nothing BUT being yourself is in. "EXACT words from your peers.“A lot of fun, Relaxed, Genuine, Insightful, Thought Provoking, Very Exciting, Intriguing, Awesome, Positive, Open, Interesting, Eye Opening, Thrilling, A Pleasant Surprise, Fabulous, Wonderful, Easy to Express Yourself, Amazing, Entertaining, Joyful, Great, Helpful” A valuable program to build your resume for work and college. Call Jen at 203-345-7329 or email Porcalana@aol.com for more info. Posts weekly on Facebook Events.
~What should I be but just what I am ~
Meets every Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
at the Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road.
BEANERY ADVISORY COUNCIL
If you’re a high school student interested in music and planning events for your peers join the Beanery Advisory Council. Have a say in what’s going on at the Beanery! Plan events, recruit bands, promote shows and more. All members will receive a Beanery T-shirt and recognition for their service hours. Monthly meetings will take place at the Beanery and the Recreation Department on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 6:45 pm, October - April, schedule T.B.D.
Pre-registration is required. Mondays, Course # 687
Inclement Weather? For cancellation of games, classes, events or field closures, call our cancellation hotline at (203) 256-3144.
For more information call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at (203) 256-3191. Fully completed registrations may be turned in at the front desk of the Recreation Center located at 75 Mill Plain Road.
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