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WPKN and the Bijou Present a Night of Salsa Music

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, WPKN presents a night of Salsa music at the Bijou! National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country's history, heritage and culture. Friday, October 11, 2019 Doors:…
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Civic Leadership Drives Change – 2019 CT Civic Ambassadors Summit

Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Hartford Public Library’s Center for Contemporary Culture Auditorium 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT Free Event. Open to the General Public. This event is free and open to the general public but pre-registration is required. For more information and to pre-register: https://www.facebook.com/events/318801092279112/ Civic and community leaders of all ages…
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WorkPlace YouthBuild Program Recruiting Now

Preparing out-of-school youth and young adults for tomorrow's careers. YouthBuild is recruiting now. Classes starting 11/18/19. YouthBuild is offering three information sessions. Please refer Out of School - WIOA eligible - Bridgeport Youth 16-24. All sessions are 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and will be held at YouthBuild located at 242 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT…
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Westport Legal Roundtable Discussion Series

Please join Pullman & Comley, LLC in their new and expanded Westport office for an outstanding lineup of roundtable discussions across a spectrum of legal topics. Each meeting will provide you with the opportunity to engage in conversations with our attorneys, who will lead discussions on issues that have an impact on your business, your…
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Puerto Rico Update

2,535 Puerto Ricans are still homeless: As we commemorate today the second year anniversary of hurricane María’s landfall in Puerto Rico, a recent study, revealed that 2,535 Puerto Ricans are currently homeless. The study, conducted by the Puerto Rican Department of the Family and the HUD Continuum of Care program (CoC), also revealed that one…
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: A Pop of Color Art Installation Project

A Pop of Color is a multi-venue pop-up art exhibit in Downtown Bridgeport as a collaboration between the NEST Arts Factory and the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District. A Pop of Color will create a concentration of 10 art installations in vacant storefronts in Downtown Bridgeport, creating opportunity for city artists to make and display…
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The Great Debate: Capitalism vs. Socialism: What is Best for America?

Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 7:00pm WSHU Broadcast Center 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield Co-sponsored by the Human Journey Colloquia Series, WSHU and the Departments of Catholic Studies and Government. Free and open to the public. PANELISTS: Professors Lucjan Orlowski (Economics & Finance), Burton Spivak (History), Bill Yousman (Communication & Media Studies) and Amanda Moras (Sociology)…
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