Author James Patterson is giving $250 each to 4,000 teachers around the country to help purchase books. He is also distributing $500 each to 500 teachers with three years or less experience. Teachers can apply for grants through www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartership. The deadline is July 31, 2019.
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A Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Event: Civility and Civil Discourse in an Age of Divisiveness
This free online, interactive ZOOM event featuring Dana Miranda, a UCONN doctoral candidate and CT Civic Ambassador, will engage participants in a conversation on the meaning of civility and the important principles behind civil discourse. Participants will contribute their own perspectives and answers to these key questions. This event is free. All are invited to…
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Learn the Secrets to Balancing Work and Caring for a Loved One
Tips for Working Caregivers from Working Caregivers Part 1: Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 7 p.m. ET Part 2: Thursday, May 9, 2019, 7 p.m. ET Are you trying to balance caring for an aging or disabled loved one while working full or part time? Get the tips, ideas and support you need at AARP’s free,…
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Special Election in Bridgeport to Fill Ezequiel Santiago’s Seat in the 130th District
A special election will be held on May 7th in Bridgeport to fill the 130th District held by Ezequiel Santiago who passed away on March 15, 2019. There are five candidates seeking to fill the position at the General Assembly. The 130th District covers the South End, Downtown and sections of the East Side and…
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Tony Award-winning Musical “In the Heights” Now Extended Through May 19
The journey begins April 23 with the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights with music and lyrics by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Save with season ticket packages available now. IN THE HEIGHTS music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda book by Quiara Alegría Hudes conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda directed and…
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Police in CT schools may contribute to more arrests for Latino students
While the presence of police officers in Connecticut schools does not appear to contribute to a safer school climate or improved academic outcomes, it may contribute to more Latino students being arrested or referred to law enforcement.
Latinas & Power Symposium: Enabling Latinas to Become Leaders
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 8:00am Hartford Marriott Downtown 200 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 The Latinas & Power Symposium® has impacted thousands of Latina professionals from across the country. Our mission is to inspire, motivate, encourage and enable Latinas to become leaders. Workshops & Sessions Tools & resources that will enable you to take the…
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Free Smoke Alarms Available From the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross would like to offer you and your community free and available smoke alarms. Home fires threaten the lives of our neighbors and, sadly, take seven lives each day in the U.S. Most often, tragedies occur in homes without working smoke alarms—but these devices can cut the risk of death in half.…
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ARTE Saturday: Academy Free Saturday Programs for Youth Ages 7–17
Latin Dance / Music / Arts / Poetry / Literature Latin Culture / History / Traditions / Events / People Starts: March 30, 2019 Ends: June 11, 2019 Atwater Center 26 Atwater Street New Haven SPACE IS LIMITED! A youth academy to stimulate the brains of young people to reencounter themselves through the exploration of…
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Free Beginners Social Media Seminar for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Organizations
Top Station is partnering with The Bijou Theatre to bring you a another free seminar where he will highlight 7 Basic Steps to Begin and Maintain an Organic Social Media Presence. DATE April 25th, 2019 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm LOCATION Bijou Theatre 275 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT For more information, contact TOPStationCT@gmail.com
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