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Spring Into Summer Networking Event Southwest Community Health Center is hosting its Spring into Summer Networking Event on Thursday, June 15th at 5:30pm-8:00pm. The event will be at Hub & Spoke, right here at 3001 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport. We hope to see you there! For more information,contact Askar: amorisseau@swchc.org Learn More

Space Day - SHU Discovery Join Discovery for a day all about space, celebrating exploration and aeronautics. See special planetarium shows and live demonstrations throughout the day, make models and more! Space Day is a FREE event for all, and activities will run as long as supplies last. We hope to see you there! Want…

Bridgeport Entrepreneur Exchange The Bridgeport Regional Business Council, City of Bridgeport's Small & Minority Business Enterprise Department, and Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District have teamed up to bring the community together in a way that has never been done before! Join us for a night of networking, free resources from top organizations, speakers, mentors, and…

State Law Sparks Retirement Savings for Workers Mike Edwards, a retired police officer with a pension, became an administrator at a small trade school in -Waterbury two years ago. He wanted to keep putting funds aside for his retirement, but it wasn’t easy—until a new state law took effect. That law finally launched MyCTSavings, a…

Bridgeport PechaKucha Night We are gearing up for Volume 15 of PechaKucha Night on June 25, 2023, that will be live IN THE PLANETARIUM at the Discovery Museum. The theme for Volume 15 is "UN-EARTHING!" We are looking for a fresh set of presenters. In case you missed earlier PechaKucha Nights, a PechaKucha is a…

City Lights Gallery Anniversary City Lights Gallery marks its 19th year as a downtown Bridgeport arts venue. The nonprofit was established 2 years later, with a mission to serve the community through art, initiating and producing the Bridgeport Art Trail, Greater Bridgeport Pride and providing programs that enrich the learning experience for youth. Festivities begin with a…

Wine at The Klein Featuring wines from Kindred Spirits & Wine Shops, and specialty liquors from Bridgeport's own Fifth State Distillery. Wine experts will be there to discuss samples and there will be plenty of hors d'oeuvres! Plus, pair that cabernet with cabaret: enjoy the music stylings of Maureen Hamill and David Harris as they…

BPEF 2023 Inspiration Awards In anticipation of the 2023 National Teacher Appreciation Week, BPEF will host it's 29th annual awards. On May 3rd, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, we invite you to join us at the Trumbull Marriott for the 2023 INSPIRATION Awards-a celebration of "excellence in education". This moment is to honor our…

Learn to become a YMCA professional In partnership with the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, learn to become a YMCA professional. Teach safety around water and become a certified lifeguard or a swim instructor! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:00pm from March 21-June 27 at the Bridgeport YMCA on 850 Park Ave.…

PURA’s Final Decision Rejecting Aquarion Water Company’s Rate Increase Request ARP Connecticut applauds the final decision by Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject Aquarion Water Company’s rate increase request. PURA denied the 25% rate increase request after a lengthy regulatory proceeding and hearing from nearly 2,400 AARP members who signed a petition opposing…