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“Mayor Finch’s Conservation Corps hits the streets, creating 40 new summer jobs for kids” – CT Post (blog)
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| Members of the Mayor's Conservation Corps stop for a photo before hitting the streets on Wednesday afternoon.
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| Mayor Finch’s Conservation Corps, a program that consists of a cadre of young adults – ranging from ages 17-21 – who canvass city neighborhoods, began its sixth year this summer.
While canvassing neighborhoods in the state’s largest city, Conservation Corps members speak with residents about a number of issues, including: recycling, stormwater management via rain barrel use, tree planting, and offering the opportunity to sign up for home energy audits.
Since hitting the streets on July 22, Conservation Corps members have signed-up more than 230 households for rain barrels, nearly 140 households for energy audits, and over 35 households for Bridgeport’s Adopt-A-Tree program.
“As the father of four kids, and as the CEO of our state’s largest city, I strongly believe that there are several benefits to our summer jobs for kids program,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “We’re teaching kids valuable skills that will help prepare them for college and to compete for 21st century jobs. We’re improving the quality of life in our city by promoting energy efficiency and clean energy use, which will help ensure our kids breathe cleaner air. And, we’re creating jobs that help make our city a better place to live, grow, and raise a family.”
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"An Easy, Affordable Summer Adventure at Captain’s Cove Seaport"– FoxCT
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Reporter, Sarah Cody, paid a visit to the seaport which offers restaurants, waterside dining, gift shops and much more.
“It’s great for anybody that doesn’t have access to get down to the water,” says Bruce Williams, whose family has worked at this marina for three generations. “Anybody can come down, spend a day on the water, watch a tug boat go by, have a sandwich on the dock or go fishing.”
"In Bridgeport, as we work hard to develop more of our beautiful waterfront property, we look at Captain’s Cove as a model for success that has stood the test of time," said Mayor Bill Finch, who frequently visits Captain’s Cove and recently awarded the Seaport’s founder Kaye Williams with a proclamation. "It's a thriving job creator that draws in thousands of people from across the state to the Park City every year. My wife and kids love it. We're regulars. And, we encourage everyone to come and see Captains Cove and all that our state's largest city has to offer."
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"Connecticut Free Shakespeare’s 'As You Like It' Begins Its Downtown Bridgeport Run" - CT Post (blog)
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For the third consecutive summer, downtown Bridgeport is host to a Connecticut Free Shakespeare production. Running through Sunday, August 10 (weather permitting), "As You Like It" will be performed on the outdoor stage at historic McLevy Green.
“Downtown Bridgeport is being revitalized and becoming a cultural hub,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Connecticut Free Shakespeare is another great event that draws in large crowds from throughout Bridgeport and surrounding towns to the hear of our downtown. Thank you to Ellen Lieberman, Bert Garskof, the cast, the staff and the interns for all of their hard work in creating such an impressive production.”
Performances, which are free and open to the public, begin at 8:00 pm, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get the most advantageous viewing spots. Those attending should bring blankets or chairs for seating. Picnicking is traditional. Actors are courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. “For these years, when tens of thousands of Bridgeport and area residents enjoyed Shakespeare, Mayor Finch has lent his support, making this all possible The move to McLevy was Mayor Finch’s idea. Downtown Bridgeport is becoming the place to be and he saw how CFS would add to downtown’s growth. CFS is delighted with the move. Mayor Finch’s vision and support keeps CFS in the game and it is a pleasure to be there,” said Executive Producer Bert Garskof.
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| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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| Connecticut Free Shakespeare Presents:
As You Like It
This Weekend
8 p.m.
McLevy Green
This adaptation, by Artistic Director, Ellen Lieberman, is "As You Like It" as you’ve never seen it. While true to Shakespeare’s 400-year-old language and intent, the action takes place in 1968. As with many of Shakespeare’s comedies, the plot involves feuding, disguised lovers and misplaced love, resulting in a great deal of hilarity.
This is the company’s 15th season, and audiences keep growing. Actors are courtesy of Actor’s Equity.
Attendees should bring blankets or chairs for seating. It’s traditional to come an hour or two early and picnic. FREE. Performances are cancelled only when weather is severe.
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| Fabulous Fragments: The
Preservation of Bridgeport's Architectural Past
Wednesday, August 13 @ 12:15 p.m.
The Barnum Museum
The Barnum Museum's informal Sneak Peek series continues with programs focusing on the hidden gems in The Barnum Museum collection.
Join Adrienne Saint-Pierre for a look at some of the remarkable architectural fragments saved from the glorious buildings of Bridgeport's past, including Barnum's Iranistan and the Harral-Wheeler Mansion.
No registration required. $5 suggested donation and kids under 12 are free. Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch.
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Downtown Thurdays Presents:
Karaoke Talent Night and Pocket Hotties
Thursday, August 14 @ 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mc Levy Green
Karaoke talent night is BACK on August 14! We will be seeking the most talented, dynamic and trailblazing karaoke stars for this year’s competition.
The Pocket Hotties band includes four talented musicians, Cristyn, Kenny, John and Keith. They’re an energetic 90’s cover band with tons of talent and enough quirkiness to fill a room.
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Connecticut ComiCONN
Friday, August 15 to
Sunday, August 17
Webster Bank Arena
This year’s Connecticut ComiCONN will have something for every fan whether they like Star Wars, Marvel or DC Comics, Doctor Who or zombies – you’ll find it all at this year’s three-day spectacular at Webster Bank Arena. From actors from "Star Wars" and "Captain America 2" to legendary comic book creators, the guest list rivals the big city conventions.
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Farmers Markets
Throughout Bridgeport are Now Open
BLACK ROCK MARKET
481 Brewster Street
Saturdays 9 AM-1 PM
June 7-October 25
DOWNTOWN MARKET
Bank Street at McLevy Green
Thursdays 11 AM-4 PM
July 10-October 30
EAST END MARKET
985 Stratford Avenue
Sundays 11 AM-2 PM
July 13-October 26
EAST SIDE MARKET
752 East Main Street
Wednesdays 10 AM-2 PM
July 9-October 29
SOUTH END MARKET
877 Park Avenue
Wednesdays 4-7:30 PM
July 2-October 1
ST. VINCENT FARM STAND
2800 Main Street
Tuesdays 12-4 PM
July 8-October 28
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