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Tax Reform Communications Alert: Paycheck Checkup for Itemizers, Seasonal and Part-Year Workers

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who typically itemized their deductions on Schedule A of the Form 1040 to use the Withholding Calculator this year to perform a “paycheck checkup.” People who have itemized before may be affected by changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Taxpayers who itemize should use the…

HCC Grant Writing Workshop for Beginners

This course offers an overview of grant writing basics, including general guidelines, language, statement of need, cover letter, executive summary, evaluation, budget, etc. It will cover sample grants and discuss researching of funding opportunities. The course is recommended for individuals involved in grant procurement and grant preparation. Course Information CRN: 1172 DAYS: FRIDAY DATE: MAY…

Join BCYL for a Fundraiser at Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Date/Time May 20, 2018 3:00–7:00pm Location Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park 25 Trefoil Drive Trumbull, CT Come have a rockin' good time with the whole family while helping our cause! Download the flyer

Book a Drug Prevention Presentation for the Fall

Now is the time...start planning how you can empower youth this fall about the importance of living a drug free life-style by booking The Courage to Speak Presentation for students and parents. For over 20 years The Courage to Speak Foundation has presented across the country about the potential dangers of drugs. The Courage to…

AARP CT’s Fourth Fridays Free at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

AARP will provide members with free admission to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on the fourth Friday from May through September, 2018. Join us as many times as you like, but please be sure to register individually for each visit so we know to expect you. Click on a date below to register with your membership number…

If you need help paying college tuition and expenses, the Bridgeport Public Education Fund and AVANGRID can help. You must be a graduating Bridgeport public high school student who will be attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college. YOU MUST BE STUDYING BUSINESS! The Kim Norris Memorial Scholarship can provide $2,000 per year. The application…

Date/Time May 31, 2018 | 9:00am-12:30pm Location Grace Farms Foundation, New Canaan Learn how to elevate your voice and viewpoints to create change! Join over 100 nonprofit staff and board members to boost your advocacy skills, hear success stories from local nonprofits, and build your network. Fairfield County's Advocacy Day is your chance to hear…

Calendar of Events for the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County Inc. Year after year, our event continues to be one of the 50 things to do in Connecticut. The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. is a registered 50lc3 non-profit organization that has been established for over 25 years. Our…

Mayor Ganim Asking for the Public’s Input in Hiring Bridgeport’s Police Chief

Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that as part of the search process for a police chief, the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Department will hold two public forums to allow the hired Police Chief Search Consultant Randi Frank and community members to meet. These open discussions will allow community members to voice their opinions on…

On Saturday, May 5, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., join the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District, and partners Bridgeport Generation Now, bikeport co-op, and Urban Bike Tours of Bridgeport, for a Jane’s Walk, a unique story about how you see, interact with, and feel about your city. On a Bridgeport Jane's Walk, you can explore…