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Soulsa Sunset Cruise sets sail July 20

Soulsa Sunset Cruise sets sail July 20
As usual, our supporters were ahead of us. They have been asking about this year's sunset cruise on the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry. Well, here is what we know so far. Mark your calendars for July 20, and for the rain date of July 27. Because we love Soul and Salsa, we're calling it the Soulsa…
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Come to City Hall on Monday to fight the new parking meters

Come to City Hall on Monday to fight the new parking meters
Photo: Connecticut Post The problematic new parking meters in Bridgeport's downtown have been a headache for everyone. They automatically photograph your license plate and mail out large fines if the mechanism senses an infraction, which we can tell you from personal experience aren't necessarily warranted. The Connecticut Post has reported that the two council members —…
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Salvation Army’s Camp Connri Christian Summer Camp

Salvation Army’s Camp Connri Christian Summer Camp
A scenic lakeside camp in Ashford, CT providing outdoor activities, art, performance opportunities and fellowship with staff and other campers. June 29 – July 3 (8–12 years old) July 7 – 15  (8–14 years old) July 24 – 28 (8–12 years old) For more information contact Major Kathi Longcoy at katherine.longcoy@use.salvationarmy.org or call (203) 334…
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Fourth Fridays Free at Beardsley Zoo for AARP Members!

Fourth Fridays Free at Beardsley Zoo for AARP Members!
AARP Connecticut’s “4th Fridays Free at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo” will return on June 23 and conclude this year with a special after-hours event. With the offer, AARP members can enjoy free admission to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on the fourth Friday of June (June, 23), July (July 28), August (August 25) and September (22). In addition,…
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Energize CT Hosts Free Family Activity Night: Solar Energy

Energize CT Hosts Free Family Activity Night: Solar Energy
Become a “Clean Energy Champion” this summer and learn about our Earth’s renewable energies during the Energize Connecticut Center’s Summer Series. On Friday, June 16, the Center will explore the wonders of our Sun and solar energy with interactive activities suitable for all ages, such as jewelry-making with solar beads, creating sun art, building self-watering planters and solar powered circuits. Light refreshments will be served.…
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Cross-Cultural Symposium: Empower and Educate

Cross-Cultural Symposium: Empower and Educate
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is hosting a symposium on Cross-Cultural Communications. This year’s full-day symposium will examine the ways in which direct service providers, policy makers, nonprofits, corporate partners, government and the media can collaborate to effectively increase civic knowledge, engagement, and educated decision making in underserved communities. The event will feature keynote speakers…
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BCYL Hosts Caribe Day

BCYL Hosts Caribe Day
Date/Time: Saturday, June 24th (rain date July 1st) 1:00pm – 4:00pm Location: The Caribe Fields at GE 300 Asylum St Bridgeport, CT Come along and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family! Carnival games Food Face painting Competitions Music Download the flyer
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