Au Pairs from Fairfield County  meeting at Jennings Beach.

Au Pairs from Fairfield County Weston & Wilton recently attended Kinky Boots, a Broadway show that won Best Musical!   We all loved it!!

May 27- Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a National Holiday which began in 1868 after the Civil War ended. Soldiers from  the north and the south were honored as a way to try to heal the nation. Now all past soldiers are honored. It is also a day that is considered to be the start of summer. Many towns have a Memorial Day parade in which veterans are honored. Many people celebrate with a cook-out or even a trip to the beach.  Here’s what’s happening in our towns:

Weston

There will be a Memorial 5K Road Race on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The Memorial Day Fair opens 2pm Saturday and goes through Monday.

Veterans and their families are invited to an 8:30 a.m. breakfast Monday at parish hall.

The parade begins at 10:45 am at Weston High School and ends at the Town Hall Gazebo. The ceremony includes a flag raising, playing of taps, and wreath laying.

Wilton

The annual Memorial Day Parade is Mon. May 30. It starts at 21 River Road, passes Wilton Center’s Veterans Memorial Green and . The parade ends at the . Look for floats that show support for all U.S. service branches, all U.S. and Wilton veterans, and all those now serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world.

Today is a day to celebrate and pamper Mom. Help the children make cards or gifts ; plan a special meal or surprise for Mom!