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Here are five things to know about Fairfield for Monday, May 13.
1. The weather. Monday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 58 degrees.
2. CTrides Week. CTrides Week kicks off Monday -- try a green commute!
3. Essay contest. Voting for the Patch/VolunteerSquare contest closes at 8 p.m. Monday. Cast your vote by clicking the article "VOTE: High School Essay Contest on Community Service."
4. Is there a safari in your future? The Fairfield Woods Branch Library will host a discussion with professional travel planner Susan Farewell at 6:30 p.m.
5. HealthierUS School Challenge. Eleven of Fairfield's schools achieved the HealthierUS School status from the US Department of Agriculture. See the full story on our "Announcement" board.
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