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GBLN’s Carolyn Gonzalez to be honored at PRPFC gala

GBLN president Carolyn Gonzalez will receive the Community Leader Award at a banquet gala for the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County.

Please join CALAHE and other committed sponsors to help students receive financial assistance to attend college by making this year's tournament a tremendous success! It will be an 18 hole shotgun format and will include various contests, barbecue lunch, dinner, followed by awards and great prizes. Where? Manchester Country Club 305 S Main Street Manchester, CT 06040 When?…

Greater Bridgeport Symphony Celebrates Latin American, Spanish, And Puerto Rican Rhythms

The Greater Bridgeport Symphony is proud to present a program of Latin-American and Spanish music at the historic Klein Memorial Auditorium on Saturday October 28. The program features Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra’s Tumbao from Sinfonia No. 3 – “La Salsa,” Two Dances from Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera’s ballet Estancia, Pablo Casals’ O Cant dels…

Come to City Hall on Monday to fight the new parking meters

Photo: Connecticut Post The problematic new parking meters in Bridgeport's downtown have been a headache for everyone. They automatically photograph your license plate and mail out large fines if the mechanism senses an infraction, which we can tell you from personal experience aren't necessarily warranted. The Connecticut Post has reported that the two council members —…

14th Annual BCYL Summer Baseball/Softball Opening Day

Come support Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders! Saturday, June 17, 2017 9:00am at Caribe Field at GE Guests please confirm your attendance by contacting Ruth Ortega at (203) 913-0073 or rortega@bcyl.org Download the flyer

Salvation Army’s Camp Connri Christian Summer Camp

A scenic lakeside camp in Ashford, CT providing outdoor activities, art, performance opportunities and fellowship with staff and other campers. June 29 – July 3 (8–12 years old) July 7 – 15 (8–14 years old) July 24 – 28 (8–12 years old) For more information contact Major Kathi Longcoy at katherine.longcoy@use.salvationarmy.org or call (203) 334…

Fourth Fridays Free at Beardsley Zoo for AARP Members!

AARP members can enjoy free admission to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on the fourth Friday of August (August 25) and September (22). In addition, up to three additional guests of the AARP member will receive a 15% discount off of regular admission prices. This year’s special summer offer will conclude with an after-hours event that is…

Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County Annual Banquet: The Power and the Pride of Our Voices

Date/Time: Friday, July 7, 2017 6:00pm Location: Holiday Inn 1070 Main St Bridgeport, CT For more information, please contact susielsusieq@aol.com (203) 218-9471 or emaucieri@optonline.net (203) 414-8864 Download the flyer

Energize CT Hosts Free Family Activity Night: Solar Energy

Become a “Clean Energy Champion” this summer and learn about our Earth’s renewable energies during the Energize Connecticut Center’s Summer Series. On Friday, June 16, the Center will explore the wonders of our Sun and solar energy with interactive activities suitable for all ages, such as jewelry-making with solar beads, creating sun art, building self-watering planters and solar powered circuits. Light refreshments will be served.…

Cross-Cultural Symposium: Empower and Educate

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is hosting a symposium on Cross-Cultural Communications. This year’s full-day symposium will examine the ways in which direct service providers, policy makers, nonprofits, corporate partners, government and the media can collaborate to effectively increase civic knowledge, engagement, and educated decision making in underserved communities. The event will feature keynote speakers…