When January 23-24, 2018 Where Stepping Stones Museum Mathews Park, Norwalk The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is organizing a 2-day creative placemaking conference, Shaping Community. Day One will be filled with demonstrations, discussions, performances in celebration and further exploration of the role of the cultural community in shaping our neighborhoods and towns. Day Two will be workshopping creative placemaking project…
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2018 BCYL Winter Gala
When Saturday February 24th, 2018 7:00pm–Midnight Where Costa Azzurra 72 Broadway Milford CT The gala will benefit BCYL programs including the Russell Colon/Caribe Youth Scholarship Fund. 7:00pm cash bar and hors d'oeuvre 8:00pm presentation Live music and DJ Tickets: $50 per person, $55 at the door 21 years and over Semi-formal attire (no jeans or…
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Join the GBLN Blood Drive
Where McGivney Community Center 338 Stillman St. Bridgeport, CT When Saturday, February 17, 2018 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Don’t delay – Register now! Donors will enjoy flan, Spanish music, and good company while doing a good deed for the community. Register to donate at redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GBLN to sign up. Download…
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Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
Bridgeport resident Amarlis Colon is a single mother of five who understands the importance of saving money wherever she can. As someone who diligently monitors the energy consumption in her apartment, she was puzzled when her lighting and gas bills were increasing nearly every month. After attempting to reduce energy costs through makeshift solutions —…
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Three Kings Day Celebration rescheduled
Postponed because of the weather, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport's Three Kings Day Celebration has been moved to Friday, Jan. 12.
Senators return to report on ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Puerto Rico
Connecticut's U.S. senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, have returned from Puerto Rico and are urging more aid for the island.
What an amazing 2017
What a year 2017 was for the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network.
Save the Date: The First LBPNI Event of the New Year
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 More Details to Follow If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, call Gil Torres at 914-522-0054 Venue Sponsor: Don Coqui Restaurant And Lounge White Plains, Ny
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Connecticut’s U.S. Senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, heading to Puerto Rico
Both of Connecticut’s two U.S. senators will travel to Puerto Rico Tuesday to learn more about the ongoing damage from Hurricane Maria.
Announcing January-June 2018 Center for Nonprofit Excellence Workshop Calendar
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Fairfield County's Community Foundation provides training, leadership development, and resources to strengthen our region's nonprofits. CNE is excited to announce their next round of workshops, which includes opportunities for all to build their skills - from executive directors and board members, to finance, development, and program staff. Topics include: Advancing Your…
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