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Civics 101 Workshop: Empowering the Community Through Civic Knowledge

When: Saturday, March 11th 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, March 12th 12:00pm – 4:00pm Where: The Bananaland 162 Elm Street, 3rd Floor ...

City Lights Presents the Exhibit “How We See You, The Perception of Black Women Through the Ar

ARTISTS' TALK & RECEPTION When: Friday February 10, 2017 5:30pm – 8:30pm Where: City Lights Gallery 855 Main St. Downtown Bridgeport...

Free Family STEM Night Sponsored by Energize CT

When: Friday, February 24, 2017 6:00 pm— 7:30 pm Where: Energize Connecticut Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT 06473...

YouthBuild Bridgeport Program Enrolling Young Men and Women

YouthBuild Bridgeport is enrolling young men and women interested in obtaining their GED while learning construction trades. YouthBuild...

Mayor Joseph P. Ganim Presents: City of Bridgeport’s First Time Homebuyer Education Program

When: Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm Where: City of Bridgeport Margaret Morton Government Center 999 Broad Street ...

Groundwork Bridgeport Launches ‘Love Your City’ Challenge Calling on City’s Youth to Help Beautify t

Winning Team to Receive $500 to Make Their Project A Reality BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (January 25, 2017) – Groundwork Bridgeport, a nonprofit...

Blood Drive Sponsored by GBLN

When: Saturday, February 18th 7:45am – 1:00pm Where: McGivney Community Center 338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport You can put the power of...

3 performance workshops lead up to Puerto Rican Songbook’s return

Ricardo Reyes takes the stage at the 2016 Puerto Rican Songbook at Bridgeport's Bijou Theater. They return this April. Photo: Arroyo +...

Bridgeport 2017 Election Calendar Set

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill has released the 2017 election calendar that governs candidate eligibility for the...

Please Consider Volunteering to Judge for Connecticut History Day 2017

We need your help at the upcoming Connecticut History Day (CHD) Regional Contests! Please consider signing up as a volunteer judge....

Youth Recruitment – Spring 2017 Youth Programs

Groundwork Bridgeport is now accepting applications for our Spring 2017 youth programs! One is a 6-week program that will provide youth...

Join AARP Connecticut for a Free Screening of American Masters – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Showcase Cinema Bridgeport 286 Canfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605 Join us for a free...

Webinar Invitation: Lupus in Hispanic Communities

Challenges and Resources to Support Early Diagnosis and Improved Quality of Care When: Friday, January 27 from 1:00 PM EST to 1:45 PM...

First Annual Sports Celebrity Night

The Orcutt Club invites you to attend the First Annual Sports Celebrity Night. When: Thursday, January 26th 6:00 P.M. Where: Port 5...

Do You or Someone You Know Qualify for VITA?

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS program that provides free State and Federal tax preparation and filing to individuals...

Connecticut Launches Its First Entrepreneur Awards

Nominate an entrepreneur to be the first recipient of the State of CT Entrepreneur Award: Read the Full Article

Please Consider Donating Blood

Busy, Busy, Busy . . . sometimes we forget just how one small contribution can make a large difference in someone else’s life. Please...

Barnum Festival Presents: Bridgeport and Fairfield Police Department and Fire Department Basketball

Where: Cardinal Shehan Center 1494 Main Street, Bridgeport When: Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:00pm BPT PD vs FFLD PD 7:15pm BPT FD vs...

Salute to 2017 Salsa Party

When: Saturday January 14, 2017 8:00pm – 1:00am Where: Zody's 19th Hole just minutes from I95, exit 6. 451 Stillwater Rd., Stamford, CT...

Family ReEntry’s Spring Benefit Rock Concert

Family ReEntry proudly presents a Benefit Concert starring the rock band BLUE COUPE featuring members of BLUE OYSTER CULT the ALICE...