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AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program Applications

AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and municipalities across the state to apply for the 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program, a local extension of the national AARP Community Challenge Grant initiative. Now in its seventh year, the grant program dedicated to funding “quick-action” projects in Connecticut communities, aims to help the state’s neighborhoods, towns and cities…
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GBLN 20th Annual Sunset Cruise – One Week Away!

We’re excited to come together for GBLN's 20th Annual Sunset Cruise sponsored by our friends at Avangrid & AARP-CT! Join us on Thursday, July 25th and enjoy a summer evening beginning with networking on the dock and appetizers from El Coquito, followed by a beautiful sunset aboard the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry where we’ll…
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 Bridgeport DSSD Downtown Market

Fresh Produce from Local Vendors in Downtown Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District is excited to host the Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market each Thursday, from July 11 through October 31, 2024, in McLevy Green from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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GBLN Blood Drive

Give back to your community on Saturday September 28th, 2024 from 7:45AM to 12:45PM at McGivney Community Center (338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Appointments can be found at visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1800-733-2767. Sponsor Code: GBLN

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AARP Article – Connecticut AG Tong: ‘Scammers Are Everywhere’

With criminals constantly inventing new and more sophisticated schemes to steal money, no one is immune to fraud, says Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D).

Connecticut consumers lost more than $70 million to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Tong, 51 and attorney general since 2019, has teamed up with AARP Connecticut for events to raise awareness about scams. The Bulletin spoke with him in April about fraud-fighting efforts. This interview has been edited for clarity.

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HCCGB In-Person Business Workshops

Time & Location
Jun 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

De Soto Tax Services LLC, 955 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608, USA

About the event
Join us for an immersive in-person business workshop where you'll delve into three dynamic sessions, each lasting 45 minutes with a refreshing 15-minute break in between. Throughout the day, we'll equip you with essential knowledge on building your credit, mastering your business's financial management, and gaining access to crucial capital.

Get ready for a transformative experience as we repeat the session in the afternoon for comprehensive learning.

Sponsored by M&T Bank, CEDF, and De Soto Tax Services, LLC

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GBLN 20th Annual Sunset Cruise

We’re excited to come together for GBLN's 20th Annual Sunset Cruise sponsored by our friends at Avangrid & AARP-CT!

Join us on Thursday, July 25th and enjoy a summer evening beginning with networking on the dock and appetizers from El Coquito, followed by a beautiful sunset aboard the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry where we’ll dance the night away with music by DJ Vic!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE JULY 4, 2024 - JULY 8, 2024!!

This year we are Celebrating 20 Wonderful Years!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing all of you on July 25th!

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PRPFC Flag Raising Ceremony

Join the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County for the Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony!

We are pleased to invite you to the Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The event will take place at Bridgeport City Hall, located at 45 Lyon Terrace.

Come and celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and culture with us!

More information: PRPFCCT.org

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16th Annual Caribbean Jerk Fest

Come out and enjoy this years Jerk Fest on July 20th, 2024.
At Seaside Park Bandshell, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT
Time: 12pm-8pm.
Come for Caribbean food, live music, children's activities, and more! See you there!

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