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Special 2-For-1 Offer For Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Members

Buy one ticket & bring a friend for free to see the heart & soul of Modern Afrobeat: Femi Kuti! Date/Time Thursday July 26, 2018, 7:30pm...

BCYL Sponsors the First S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

"Students Understanding College & Career Expectations" Seminars, Workshops, Career Assessment Tools, Tours & Guest Speakers July...

Join GBLN’s 15th anniversary Quinceañero sunset cruise

A highlight of the GBLN calendar is our annual sunset cruise, and this year's will be special. It's our "Quinceañero Cruise," celebrating...

Co-Working Office Space in Downtown Bridgeport

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Options Businesses, entrepreneurs and agencies are welcome Rates: $30/day, $225/month, or $2,250/annually Cost...

Community Wellness Day

Date/Time Saturday July 14, 2018 10:00am—2:00pm Location 34 Woodland Ave Stamford, CT Free Activities FOR ALL! Services: Prizes &...

Puerto Rican Parade & Festival of Fairfield County

Date/Time Sunday July 8, 2018 12:00pm–7:00pm Location Seaside Park 1 Barnum Dyke Brigdeport, CT 06604 Live entertainment by: The Latin...

Summer Reads by Latino Writers

2017 was a fantastic year for Latino/Latin American literature. But the start of the new year means there are even more amazing books on...

Bridgeport PechaKucha Storytelling Night

Date/Time September 12, 2018 6:15am - 9:15am FREE (Donations Accepted) Location Barnum Museum 820 Main Street Bridgeport CT 06604...

PSEG Ready2Work Apprenticeship Readiness Training

An opportunity for Bridgeport residents to prepare for a career in the building trades. Train for a high-paying union apprenticeship—at...

Women in Business: Know the Numbers

Women across Connecticut are strengthening the economy on a local, state, and national level. Find out how the Women's Development...

Q&A with Eddie ‘The Tranzcendent One’ Martinez

Eddie Martinez As we previously announced, Eddie Martinez recently joined the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network's board of directors. We...

Welcome Mayra Cabanas-Colon, one of GBLN’s new board members

GBLN recently welcomed Mayra Cabanas-Colon as a new member of the board of directors. Mayra is a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, born...

Meet Eddie Martinez, one of GBLN’s new board members

Eddie Martinez, "The Tranzcendent One," is a new member of GBLN's board. Eddie was born and raised in Bridgeport and is a 2003 graduate...

Barnum Festival’s Annual Great Street Parade

Barnum Festival closes out the season with a real showstopper- the annual Great Street Parade! Join them as a procession of firetrucks,...

Nominations for Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Community Impact Awards

Nominate extraordinary nonprofits working to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County. Applications accepted through July 9, 2018...

Free Yoga in the Park Sponsored by AARP Connecticut

Free community classes from May 29, 2018 – September 2, 2018 Tuesdays 5:00pm McLevy Green Saturdays 9:30am Seaside Park Visit the...

City Lights and Bridgeport Art Trail Presents Make Music Connecticut

Thursday, June 21st Broad Street Steps, McLevy Green, Bijou Square, Bijou Theatre Make Music Bridgeport is a live, free musical...

BCYL 15th Annual Summer Baseball/Softball Opening Day

Date/Time Saturday June 23rd, 2018 Location Seaside Park Dimaond #10 Guests: please confirm your attendance by contacting Ruth Ortega at...

BCYL 2018 Spring/Summer Family Banquet

Date/Time Sunday August 12, 2018 10:00am Location Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Rd Middlebury, CT 06762 FREE for ALL BCYL...

SavorCity at Trattoria ‘A Vucchella

Date/Time Tuesday, June 19, 2018 6:00pm-9:00pm Location Trattoria 'A Vucchella 272 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06604 SavorCity...