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Please Consider Donating to the HCCGB 2019 Three Kings Day Celebration

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport (HCCGB) is requesting donations for our 2019 Three Kings Day Celebration. Three Kings Day, or the Day of the Epiphany, is celebrated on Jan. 6. The holiday is widely celebrated in Puerto Rico and Latin America as well as in Europe, and is based on the Biblical…
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Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. Now Accepting Applications for Members and Cultural Pageant Participants

The PRPFC Inc. promotes a general awareness and appreciation of the Puerto Rican culture, heritage, traditions, music and art through various cultural, educational, social and charity events. Download the 2018-2019 Membership Application PRPFC is seeking creative and highly motivated youngsters to participate in a cultural experience as they prepare for the 2019 PRPFC Cultural Pageant.…
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AARP Night at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Come out to Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, to see the Bridgeport Sound Tigers host the Hartford Wolfpack 7 p.m., courtesy of AARP Connecticut. Guests will receive up to two complimentary tickets. Space is limited and the tickets purchased in advance by AARP Connecticut may be claimed quickly. In addition to a…
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Latinas & Power Symposium Announces 2019 Keynote Speaker Dr. Betty Uribe

May 16, 2019 8:00am–5:00pm Hartford Marriott Downtown Dr. Betty Uribe, an internationally-renowned bilingual/bicultural speaker specializing in leadership development, will keynote the 16th Annual Latinas & Power Symposium in Hartford, CT. At California Bank & Trust, a division of Zions Bancorp, Uribe runs the Greater Southern California Division, which is a $3.5 billion business line covering…
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Valley United Way 5th Annual Community Gala with Orchestra Afinke

Dance the night away to the rhythm of a live Latin band Orquesta Afinke! There will also be music by DJ Rick Condit! Enjoy performances from professional Latin dancers from Latin Rhythm Dance Studio as they perform the Salsa! Specialty hand-rolled cigars, rolled right in front of you. When: January 19, 2019 5:30pm Where: Race…
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El Gran Combo & La Sonora Poncena at Foxwoods

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 GRAND THEATER • 7:00PM ON SALE NOVEMBER 30 AT 10:00AM Dance along to their hits including “Brujería,, “El Menú,” “Me Libere,” “Un Verano En Nueva York,” “Arroz con Habichuela,” “Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso” and more! La Sonora Ponceña, one of the most popular tropical acts ever, have recorded dozens of albums…
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Progreso Latino Fund Forum – Trás la Tormenta: Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

Powering a Community Through Philanthropy The Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) hosted its annual forum,Trás la Tormenta: Puerto Rico One Year After Maria, to discuss the island of Puerto Rico's future in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Featured guests Dr. Nelson Colón Tarrats, President & CEO, Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Hon. Julia M. Nazario Fuentes,…
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