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------> Watch the Full Video Here<------- BRIDGEPORT — Whether through work or in his personal life, Samuel Diaz III has heard all of the myths and falsehoods people cite for not getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. “Oh — the microchip,” Diaz, chief strategy officer for Southwest Community Health Center, said, rattling off a list that…

You're Invited! Join AARP CT virtually for an evening of original Latin jazz music by The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra, featuring special guest musicians Kevin Figueroa, and Zacai and Luques Curtis. William Mendoza, The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra producer/director, will join AARP CT Volunteer Gladys Rivera to talk about the music and its connection to culture. Resources…

Caribe Night Under the Stars To benefit BCYL programs and scholarship fund. You 're invited to enjoy the Caribbean breeze and get some COVID relief! SAT | 12 JUNE 2021 | 6PM Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course 2390 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825 Cost: $75.00 21+ Event Dress Attire : Men - sports coat or guayaberas;…

Virtual U: Latin American Studies 3-Part Series by AARP CT Webinar Wednesdays: Join us as we welcome Dr. Mark Overmyer-Velazquez inaugural University Campus Director of the University of Connecticut at Hartford as he offers to us a 3-part series on Latin American Studies from his lens as a Professor of History and Latinx Studies.  Dr. Overmyer-Velázquez…

Young Hispanic women among the most likely to use the term Pan-ethnic labels describing the U.S. population of people tracing their roots to Latin America and Spain have been introduced over the decades, rising and falling in popularity. Today, the two dominant labels in use are Hispanic and Latino, with origins in the 1970s and 1990s respectively. More…

Join the Bridgeport DSSD and the Bridgeport Police Department for Coffee with a Cop! Come meet with local officers, discuss community issues, build relationships, and enjoy a tasty cup of coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28th at the Holiday Inn Bridgeport (1070 Main Street,…

You're Invited! Financial Guidance for Nonprofit Organizations Webinar April 29, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am This workshop will provide guidance to nonprofit organizations to assist with financial management of an organization during emergency situations, and other common best financial practices. Attendees will learn: Ideas to improve budgets and forecasts during emergency situations Common best practices that…

AARP Fraud Fighting 4th Fridays Virtual Spanish/English - AARP Fraud Watch Network Presentation: 4/23/2021 @10AM Join AARP Connecticut and attendees from across the U.S. for a FREE Spanish/English Presentation of the Fraud Watch Network on April 23 at 10:00am ET | 9:00am CT | 8:00am MT | 7:00am PT– AARP membership not required. Únete a…

UniteCT - Emergency Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy UniteCT - The new state program will assist eligible CT residents who rent with rent (up to $10k) and electric utility payments (up to $1,500).  Customers must apply through the state and qualify if they meet certain criteria, one of which is their income must be less…