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BCYL SAT Prep Program

Attention High School Students: Get the most out of your SAT tutoring with BCYL's comprehensive 10-week prep course. Sessions will be held at the University of Bridgeport Saturday mornings from 9:00am – 1:00pm and will run from January 5th, 2019 to March 2nd, 2019. Registration is now open at the BCYL office: 1067 Park Avenue…
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Goodwin College and AARP Collaborate to Offer Scholarships to Members

A new agreement between Goodwin College and AARP is making college education more affordable for AARP members. Beginning July 1, 2018, AARP members are eligible to receive a 25% tuition scholarship toward non-selective academic degree programs at Goodwin. To apply for the scholarship, AARP members must document their current membership status with a letter from…
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Connecticut Dept of Agriculture Viability Grant Program Now Open

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has released the 2018 Farm Viability Grant guidance document for the development of projects which foster agricultural viability in their communities. Eligible projects include those that directly impact and/or foster production agriculture. These include, but are not limited to: Projects that provide Connecticut Grown foods in schools/institutions especially on a…
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Downtown Parking Meters Meeting

The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District is convening a discussion with the City of Bridgeport's Public Facilities Department about the Downtown parking meters, whether the City should charge for parking on Saturdays, and what changes, if any, should be made to the cost of a ticket. When Thursday, October 18 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where…
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November Grant Writing Workshop at HCC

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: 4060 DAYS: FRIDAY DATE: NOVEMBER…
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Help Plan the Region’s Bike Share

MetroCOG (ctMETRO.org), in partnership with GBT (gogbt.com) and surrounding municipalities are beginning to plan a bike share program, a project that will make bicycles available for shared use throughout the Greater Bridgeport region. Let MetroCOG know your ideas about bike sharing! Take the Survey - https://gbt.wufoo.com/forms/bike-share-survey/
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Unidos En Una Sola Voz: The Madrinas Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

When October 6, 2018 8:00pm–1:00am Where Cuban Lyceum 2790 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT $20 per ticket Appetizers and Dancing Music by Agua Pa Chocolate and DJ Edgar Proceeds to benefit the Royal and Honor Court For tickets call: Iris Cordero Taylor 203-913-4211 Maria Valle 203-521-7837 Susie Laffitte 203-218-9471
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