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When: November 15, 9 am to 12 pm Where: CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, Waterbury Attention: small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses. Come and discover what SBA Lenders have to offer regarding access to capital. Meet with banks and mission-based, non-profit lenders. Learn about which lenders’ products are…

Beginning Nov. 1, Connecticut participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, can for the first time enroll in health coverage through Access Health CT. The change follows a federal policy finalized in May expanding the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, eligibility to DACA recipients. The ACA allows U.S. citizens…

Get ready to hit the dance floor one last time! Salsa Nights, in partnership with Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council, GBLN, Bridgeport Hospital, and M&T Bank, returns on November 8th! Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of DJ El Classico, Agua Pa’ Chocolate Band, and DJ Harry Trinidad, plus more. Learn More

Your Say. Your Day. Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day. To learn how to vote early, click the links below to download educational brochures, or visit MyVote.CT.gov for more information about elections in Connecticut. English Flyer Folleto Español Learn More

Orquesta Afinke in Concert Sponsored by Bridgeport Public Library and The Klein Free show! No ticket needed. Thurs. October 24, 2024 7:30PM | Doors at 6:45PM Led by trombonist Tito Planas and percussionist Sammy Diaz Jr., Orquesta Afinke is a Latin musical group featuring a dynamic percussion, a swinging rhythm section and harmonic brass sounds.…

Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community, and give back to those in need? Becoming a Literacy Volunteer is a great way to make a positive impact! Literacy Volunteers help adult students learn to speak English, or improve their basic reading, writing, or math skills. We work with Bridgeport area…

The Clinic A new play by Comedian Elizardi Castro Presented by The Klein & Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:30PM Doors open at 6:45PM The East Coast premiere! The Clinic is a story of three individuals who come together to address their physical, emotional and medical needs. Their stories, dreams and…

October 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm M&T Bank Plaza Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant new downtown experience — introducing Salsa Nights! In partnership with Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council, GBLN, Bridgeport Hospital, and M&T Bank, we’re bringing you three electrifying evenings of dancing under the stars. Enjoy the rhythm and…

GLOW Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo returns! September 26 – December 15, 2024 Thursdays - Sundays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (CLOSED HALLOWEEN & THANKSGIVING) (Closed for private event October 11-13. Blackout dates subject to change. Please visit the website for the most up to date schedule. ) PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: GLOW…

CONNECTICUT — This is the rare news article about REAL ID that is not detailing another push-back of the deadline. That means there are less than seven months remaining before Connecticut residents will need to show a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to fly within the United States, unless they have other approved identification. The deadline…