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John Leguizamo at The Bushnell – Save the Date

In LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS John Leguizamo schools his son—and the rest of us—on the buried and forgotten history of Latinos in the Americas in this outrageously funny, satirical one-man play about uncovering the truth, and recovering from the past. Inspired by the near total absence of Latinos in his son’s American history class, Leguizamo…

Social Security Administration Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launched a joint Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. Social Security and the OIG continue to receive reports from across the country about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Social Security employees. Calls can…

FLAMENCO PASSION! – The Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble in Concert

Enjoy an unforgettable concert of Flamenco music, song, and dance featuring the Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble, featuring the talents of Val Ramos and José Ramos on guitars, Barbara Martínez (Flamenco singer), Rebeca Tomás (Flamenco dancer), Kris Jensen (flutist), Ashley Jones (violinist), Carlos Hernández Chávez (bassist), Matt Moadel (percussionist), and Tere Luna (vocalist). The ensemble is…

Learn About the Impact of Stress and Burnout on Your Mental Health

Are you a caretaker or a caregiver? Do you consider yourself to be a frontline first responder? Do you work with people daily? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, and if you or someone you know needs more information or the opportunity to speak to someone, here is a great way…

Draft of Bridgeport Master Plan Available

Review, become informed and attend public meeting at City Hall on April 22 to comment on decisions being made in Bridgeport for the community. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold public hearings on April 22, 2019. All members of the public are welcome to share comments about Plan Bridgeport at these public hearings.…

Puerto Ricans in Greater Bridgeport and throughout CT because of Hurricane Maria may still be eligible for assistance

Rep. Christopher Rosario – Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Town Hall Meeting

The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus will be holding a town meeting to hear from the public on any questions and concerns they may have on local or state issues on Monday, March 25 in Bridgeport. Bridgeport: Moore Tool Company 800 Union Avenue, 2nd floor Monday, March 25th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please try…

Klein Theatre Arts Presents Contemporary Broadway

Friday March 29, 2019 at 7pm Show at 7:00pm / Doors at 6:30pm The students of After School at The Klein & Klein Dance Company perform songs from Hamilton, The Greatest Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Dear Evan Hansen. Free admission! Donations at the door are greatly appreciated The Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport,…

Inviting Students to Enhance their Skills in Science, Writing and Renewable & Energy Efficient Technologies The annual eesmarts contest invites students to answer grade level-specific prompts regarding how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and reducing their carbon footprints to their families, fellow students and schools. Students express their energy smarts through a variety…

Housing Crisis Support Still Available for Those Evacuated from Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria

Funding is still available from the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) to help people who have been evacuated from Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria who are continuing to experience a housing crisis. This funding can be used to help stabilize housing through support such as rental assistance, security deposits, moving costs, utility assistance,…