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AFTER SCHOOL AT THE KLEIN (ASK) is offered to all Bridgeport students from grades 6 through 12. ASK is a tuition free theatre arts program funded by the Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation and other charitable foundations along with the generosity of corporate & private donors. ASK’s MISSION: Inspiring and educating students in the performing arts. ASK helps build…

Melville Charitable Trust is requesting proposals for their Employment and Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), which provides modest, highly flexible support for the employment related expenses, educational and training aspirations of homeless or formerly homeless individuals. Grants are made to Connecticut nonprofit providers on an annual basis, up to $7,500. Through the issuance of this RFP,…

The Federal Reserve System is conducting a survey of existing and pre-start stage small business owners/managers. This survey is a platform through which small businesses can be heard. It is designed to pick up on potential finance issues affecting small business and bring them to the attention of those who have the ability to make…

As the State Director of AARP CT, I have had the pleasure of partnering with GBLN on local candidate forums, presidential debate watching parties and GOTV efforts around Bridgeport.  I am pleased to expand our relationship to a formal sponsorship of an organization that shares a social change mission similar to that of AARP CT…to…

Mayor Joseph P. Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Hispanic Heritage Committee invite you to a Reception in honor of Maritza Bond, Health Director When: November 29, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00PM. Where: Margaret Morton Government Center 999 Broad St. Bridgeport, CT Join us in welcoming Maritza to Bridgeport! Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Alma L. Maya alma.maya@bridgeportct.gov

Sponsored By The Puerto Rican Day Parade of Fairfield County and Arte Inc. Where Nest Arts Factory 1720 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605 When: Saturday, November 19, 1:00pm An Areyto with Yucca Yeke Maguey (The Village Drum) The AREYTO celebration is based on an ancient ritual practiced by the Native Americans of the Caribbean (i.e.…

Annual Coquito Contest Time!!! Only 12 Contestants accepted this year! The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County is hosting its annual contest on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am. We will be serving Spanish- buffet style food, plenty of Coquito to taste and judge, dancing to music to DJ MB FLO…

By Robert G. Rodriguez Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in New Britain, CT Affordable healthcare is something that all Americans deserve. Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of people and their families were at risk of financial ruin because they were uninsured. Health insurance companies could also deny health insurance coverage due to a…

Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders will be participating with The Nature Conservancy by planting trees in our East Side Community! Date: Saturday November 5, 2016 We will meet at the Hall Neighborhood House at 9:00am: 52 George E Pipkin's Way Bridgeport, CT 06608 Help restore, clean the air and water, and provide shade in summer! Tools and training…