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3 performance workshops lead up to Puerto Rican Songbook’s return

A generous grant from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County has allowed GBLN to expand on a successful 2016 concert that explored Puerto Rico's rich musical heritage.

Saluting Kiley Rodriguez, NVL all-star performer

Kiley Rodriguez, Derby High School senior, excelled in athletics this year. Congratulations to Derby High School senior Kiley Rodriguez for being the Naugatuck Valley League's 2017 Girls Indoor Track Outstanding Performer, Top Senior, and Top Distance Runner. Kiley placed first in all her events: the 1000, 1600, and 3200 meters. She is also the captain…

Puerto Rican Songbook performance workshops coming up

Our Puerto Rican Songbook concert is coming up (stay tuned for details)! And leading up to that, we offer three free music-and-conversation workshops to give our performance some context. Save the dates for this series of fun and informative free workshops: Saturday, March 4 Typically Puerto Rican – La Musica Tipica de Puerto Rico. Learn…

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill has released the 2017 election calendar that governs candidate eligibility for the September 12 primary and November 7 general election. The calendar covers key dates for ballot access, filing deadlines, party endorsements and issuance of absentee ballots. See calendar here Some key calendar dates: Party endorsements: July 18-25,…

Please Consider Volunteering to Judge for Connecticut History Day 2017

We need your help at the upcoming Connecticut History Day (CHD) Regional Contests! Please consider signing up as a volunteer judge. Judges will meet students from across the state who have spent months researching a topic and are eager to share their work. It is going to be an extremely competitive Spring 2017! To Volunteer: Click here…

Youth Recruitment – Spring 2017 Youth Programs

Groundwork Bridgeport is now accepting applications for our Spring 2017 youth programs! One is a 6-week program that will provide youth with the opportunity to learn about urban forestry and participate in community service projects. The other will have high school students helping with Groundwork Bridgeport’s new initiative to activate and revitalize Washington Park in the East Side of Bridgeport.…

Join AARP Connecticut for a Free Screening of American Masters – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Showcase Cinema Bridgeport 286 Canfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605 Join us for a free screening of American Masters – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise! This is the first feature documentary about the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014), best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged…

Webinar Invitation: Lupus in Hispanic Communities

Challenges and Resources to Support Early Diagnosis and Improved Quality of Care When: Friday, January 27 from 1:00 PM EST to 1:45 PM EST Please join us for our first healthcare providers’ webinar of the new year, which will include important information on the prevalence and outcomes of lupus among Hispanics, as well as practical tips on…

The Orcutt Club invites you to attend the First Annual Sports Celebrity Night. When: Thursday, January 26th 6:00 P.M. Where: Port 5 Naval Veterans 69 Brewster Street, Bridgeport Meet Guest of Honor: John “Flash” Flaherty, former NY Yankee catcher and Yes Network analyst for the Yankees. Also talk baseball with special guest Willy Upshaw, former Toronto Blue Jay & Cleveland Indian and…

Do You or Someone You Know Qualify for VITA?

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS program that provides free State and Federal tax preparation and filing to individuals and households who made less than $53,505 in 2016. Convenient sites are located throughout Coastal Fairfield County with weekday and weekend hours available. For more information about VITA, site locations or what to bring…