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Community Wellness Day

Date/Time Saturday July 14, 2018 10:00am—2:00pm Location 34 Woodland Ave Stamford, CT Free Activities FOR ALL! Services: Prizes & raffles Face painting Chiropractor Dental Information Eye Screening Fitness Activities Blood Pressure Massages Zumba & Salsa & more Activities For more info Contact: 203.602.8833 ext 305 #StamfordHealthFair Sonya.Vannorden@caawc.org Download the flyer

Puerto Rican Parade & Festival of Fairfield County

Date/Time Sunday July 8, 2018 12:00pm–7:00pm Location Seaside Park 1 Barnum Dyke Brigdeport, CT 06604 Live entertainment by: The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra Orquestra Afinke Conjunto Guajiba Danza Fiesta Sheila King DJ Harry Don Perigñon y la Puertorriqueña Download the poster

2017 was a fantastic year for Latino/Latin American literature. But the start of the new year means there are even more amazing books on the horizon. Between new works from iconic writers to brand new voices playing with form, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here are five books published in early 2018 that…

Bridgeport PechaKucha Storytelling Night

Date/Time September 12, 2018 6:15am - 9:15am FREE (Donations Accepted) Location Barnum Museum 820 Main Street Bridgeport CT 06604 Calling all Bridgeport creative people! We are moving forward on planning our second PechaKucha Night for September 12, 2018 (location still to be determined) and are looking for a fresh set of presenters. In case you…

PSEG Ready2Work Apprenticeship Readiness Training

An opportunity for Bridgeport residents to prepare for a career in the building trades. Train for a high-paying union apprenticeship—at no cost! The PSEG Ready2Work program provides intensive training that gets you ready to apply for high-paying union apprenticeships in a just few short weeks. Program benefits include: Get the skills for entry-level employment in…

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Q&A with Eddie ‘The Tranzcendent One’ Martinez

As we previously announced, Eddie Martinez recently joined the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network's board of directors. We asked him a few questions so we can all get to know him better.

Welcome Mayra Cabanas-Colon, one of GBLN’s new board members

Mayra is a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, born and raised in the East Side. She is married, with two young sons.

Meet Eddie Martinez, one of GBLN’s new board members

Eddie Martinez, "The Tranzcendent One," is a new member of GBLN's board. Here's a little background on Eddie.

Barnum Festival’s Annual Great Street Parade

Barnum Festival closes out the season with a real showstopper- the annual Great Street Parade! Join them as a procession of firetrucks, bands, floats, clowns, performers, and community members travel around Bridgeport’s scenic Seaside Park. Bring the whole family to celebrate and support the city of Bridgeport and surrounding communities. Date/Time Sunday, July 1st, 2018…