Fairfield Elks #2220, established in 1961, is one of 33 Elks organizations in Connecticut and has its lodge at 452 Brookside Drive.
The Fairfield Elks describe themselves as an organization that is committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism, and one of the group's recent events, a charity ball, raised money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford.
The Fairfield Elks also award scholarships to graduating seniors in Fairfield's high schools and in early 2010 provided financial assistance to the Fairfield Police Athletic League; Operation Hope, a Fairfield agency that helps the homeless; and the Beanery, a nightclub for teenagers on Old Dam Road.
The Elks meet at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at their Brookside Drive lodge, which is available for rental by contacting contact Bruce Reck at 203-335-6027.
Membership in Fairfield Elks #2220 requires a belief in God, a sponsor, two co-sponsors, an application with fee, and an interview.
The exalted ruler of Fairfield Elks #2220 for 2009-10 is Michael Michaud.