black rock: This Weekend in Black Rock - July 30 to August 1
- 07/30/10 02:05 AM
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe, Thursday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.; Brendan O'Shea, Michael Brunnock, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Dean Cardinale, Thursday, 6 p. m.; John Moore, Friday, 6 p. m.; Fastback, Saturday, 9 p. m.; Groove Time, Sunday, 3 p. m.; The Signature Band, Sunday, 7 p. m.LADY LUCK, 2931 Fairfield Ave., 203- 572- 0372: Remember September, Saturday, 9: 30 p. m.
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black rock: Bridgeport Public Library Board Meeting to be Held at Black Rock Branch
- 07/18/10 01:25 PM
The July meeting of the Bridgeport Public Library Board of Directors wiil be held 7:00 PM Wednesday July 21st at the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue. The public will have the opportunity to address the Board during the Public Comment session at the start of the meeting. Wednesday, July 21st7:00 PM
For more events check out the community calendar at www.blackrockonline.org
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black rock: Black Rock Library Great Movies You Might Have Missed - Midnight Cowboy
- 07/03/10 03:07 PM
Thursday, July 15th 6:30PMBlack Rock Branch
Join us for the next in our series of monthly screening of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don't miss this month's Oscar winner.
"Whatever you hear about Midnight Cowboy is true."
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real ‘hustler', he finds that he is the one getting ‘hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial ‘country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing … (1 comments)
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black rock: Black Rock Library Summer Fun for Kids - The Incredible Journey
- 07/03/10 02:59 PM
Tuesday, July 6th 6:00 PM (ages 6-12 with an adult.)
The Incredible Journey
Follow the incredible journey of the water cycle in this fun hands-on program with the Kellogg Nature Center staff.
Black Rock Branch Library
2705 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 337-9676
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community
Our hours are:
Sunday CLOSED
Mon 10-5
Tues 12-8
Wed 10-5
Thurs 12-8
Fri 10-5
Sat CLOSED
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black rock: Black Rock Library Summer Fun for Kids - Storytelling with Raouf Mama
- 07/03/10 02:56 PM
Thursday, July 8th 5:00 PM (for all ages)
Storytelling with Raouf MamaWest African folk tales about the sea and other watery things! Audience participation will be a big part of this program so come and join the fun. Raouf Mama is a 2008 winner of the National Multicultural Children's Book Award and of Benin's 2009 Kwabo Trophy of Literary Excellence & Merit.
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black rock: Black Rock Branch Library Meet the Author Series - Steve Miller
- 07/03/10 02:53 PM
Tuesday, July 13th6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch
In his book Just Cause Just Facts: Government Corruption Beyond Weird, Bridgeport author Steve Miller will explain how and why he believes most Americans are being deceived about a vast wave of corruption by the most senior officials in our government and the mounting problems destroying America.
Only the reading of Steve's story can reveal the unique account that occurred in the Bridgeport court room by District Court Judge Alan Nevas and the appellate process.
The story is flavored by actual experiences with famous mob people including Gene Gotti when Steve met them in prison.
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black rock: Black Rock Library Block Party
- 07/03/10 02:13 PM
July will mark one year since the Black Rock Branch Library reopened. To celebrate that milestone and to thank the Black Rock community for the outstanding support it has given us, we are going to have a party.
There will be music, food, games for the kids and much, much more.
The line-up so far:
"The Spirit of Black Rock" Fife & Drum Corps
Face Painting
Music by Hudson and the Invisible I.R.S.
Storytelling with Michele Jacobson
Treats from Marty's Pizza
Traditional Peruvian dancing by the Tarpuky Dancers
Traditional Peruvian desserts courtesy of the Tarpuky Dancers and friends
Sunday, July 25th1:00 - 4:00 PMBlack Rock … (0 comments)
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black rock: Help "Refresh Burroughs"
- 06/03/10 01:25 AM
Dear Friends of Burroughs,
As you know Burroughs is a busy place with more than 60,000 visitors annually. A project to "Refresh Burroughs" was accepted into the voting for the month of June on a Pepsi website that gives away $1.2M each month! The top two finishers in the voting competition for the month will receive $250,000! How can you help?
1. Vote each and every day for the month of June. If you have more than one email address then you can vote once each day from each email address all month. Vote at http://www.refresheverything.com/burroughs
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black rock: Black Rock Homeowners Association Presents City Budget Basics
- 05/28/10 04:15 AM
Black Rock Homeowners Association presents City Budget Basics. Please join the BRHA for an in depth look at Bridgeport's budget process on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 PM at the Black Rock Branch Library.
Guests speakers will include:
Thomas Sherwood, Director of Bridgeport's Office of Policy and Management which is responsible for preparing and reviewing the City Budget
Adam Wood, Mayor Finch's Chief of Staff, Adam Wood who is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations in the Mayor's office.
Don't miss this important and informative meeting at:
The Black Rock Branch Library2705 Fairfield AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605(203) 337-9676
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black rock: Where Does St. Mary's-by-the-Sea Begin in Black Rock?
- 05/22/10 05:59 AM
Although there are no official boundaries for the St. Mary's-by-the-Sea section of Black Rock, most often the section from Balmforth to the seawall comprising about 160 homes, has been what Black Rockers consider to be St. Mary's as it is the area closest to the the St. Mary's-by-the-Sea park and contains the city's highest rated Residential zone called Res AA (more land, more street frontage requirements than Res A zone). Balmforth Street is highlighted in red and Brewster Street is highlighted in green on the map above.
However, an article in the New York Times Real Estate section on May 19, … (4 comments)
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black rock: The Gallery at Black Rock Presents Labyrinth
- 05/18/10 01:17 PM
The Gallery at Black Rock is proud to present, Labyrinth. A solo exhibit featuring the painings of Amber Maida. Opening June 4th, Artist Reception from 6 until 9 pm.If you like David Bowie, chances are you'll like the new Labyrinth solo show at the Gallery at Black Rock. The show opens with a reception for the artist, Amber Maida, on Friday, June 4. Anyone who went to the White Space Gallery when it was on Chapel Street in New Haven has seen her work hanging by Dali's.
The Naugatuck artist's work has been featured in Art World News Magazine (September 2009) … (0 comments)
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black rock: Historic Black Rock Home with $1,500 Apartment Income for $485,000
- 05/12/10 03:51 AM
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black rock: Framemakers in Black Rock to Present Jill Nichols Art Reception
- 05/08/10 03:21 AM
Please join us for a Mother's Day Tea and Art Reception
featuring New Works by Jill Harrington Nichols and Elia Fused Glass
On Saturday May 8th 2-4 PM
Jill's Art will be on display from May 5th-June 3rd at
Framemakers Picture Framing and Art Gallery
3142 Fairfield Ave. in Black Rock Section of Bridgeport, Connecticut
(Between Tavollinis And Taco Loco) 203-338-0332
Come to the reception and get your coupon for a free round of Mini-Golf
at the new "Pirates of Fortune and Perils of the Deep"
Black Light Mini-Golf at the Batting Cage.
Click here for to view the … (0 comments)
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black rock: Vines and Vignettes in Black Rock on June 5
- 05/08/10 03:16 AM
Vines & Vignettes: A Garden Fantasy Tour to debut in Black Rock on June 5 - a fundraiser for school a feast for garden enthusiasts Vines & Vignettes: A Garden Fantasy Tour is a unique garden experience and fundraiser on the grounds of the historic Rose Cottage (62 Old Battery Rd) in the heart of Black Rock will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5. The rain date is Sunday, June 6.
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black rock: Black Rock Burroughs Center Cornhole Tournament
- 05/02/10 03:49 AM
Burroughs Cornhole Tournament
You may know the game as Cornhole or Bag-O.
You may have seen it played in stadium parking lots before a football game.
It is huge in many parts of the country and has become a very popular game in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport where Burroughs is located.
Now it is time to play Cornhole for a Cause - to support the Burroughs Youth & Family Programs!
Join in the fun on Saturday May 22nd. Sign-in & practice at 10:30am. First toss at 11:30am.
There is a 44 team limit.
Teams of 2 with an optional … (0 comments)
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black rock: Regionalism and Streamlining of Government
- 03/13/10 01:50 AM
State Rep. Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport) joined with House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) at a press conference to unveil the First Phase Recommendations of the Speaker's Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) at a press conference Wednesday in the Legislative Office Building.
"As Vice-Chair of the State Grant and Mandate Relief Sub-Committee, I believe we have done an excellent job finding efficiencies and cost-cutting measures which will benefit cities and towns in reducing their overhead," Rep. Grogins stated. "We must continue this important work to ensure the future viability of our cities and to embark on effectuating … (0 comments)
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black rock: Former Black Rock Resident Writes Memoir
- 02/23/10 12:40 PM
A former Black Rocker, Paula Butturini has written a book called Keeping the Feast, about her family's life that includes growing up in Black Rock. Her dad still lives in Black Rock. The writer will be speaking on Sunday, February 28 at 2 PM at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Please contact the library to register for a seat, either online at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or by phone 203-256-3155.
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black rock: Help Black Rock School Add 7th and 8th Grades
- 02/08/10 08:23 AM
Please attend the Board of Education meeting this Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:30 pm to show your support for adding seventh and eighth grades at Black Rock School. The meeting will be held at Geraldine Johnson School, 475 Lexington Avenue. (Corner of North Avenue.)
Did you know...
Students in K-8 schools show higher self-esteem, less victimization by other students, greater levels of participation in extracurricular activities, and healthier adolescent development.
Standardized test scores in reading, math, and science are significantly stronger in K-8 schools than in middle schools
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black rock: Black Rock Presents Mardi Gras with Delfeayo Marsalis
- 02/04/10 01:33 PM
Following four successful years, BlackRock Rocks will present their biggest Mardi Gras event to date, featuring, from New Orleans, Delfeayo Marsalis. BlackRock Rocks Mardi Gras will take place from 2:30 pm until last call on Saturday, February 13 at three venues in the heart of Black Rock: Acoustic Café, Black Rock Tavern and Lady Luck. The event will benefit Marsalis' Uptown Music Theatre & Swinging with the Cool School, a New Orleans children's program whose mission is to "promote community unity through the tradition of fine storytelling in musical theatre". Delfeayo Marsalis is the Founder, Executive Director and Composer for this organization, … (0 comments)
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black rock: Price Reduced to $249,000 for Direct Waterfront Townhouse
- 02/01/10 11:42 PM
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ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe, Thursday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.; Brendan O'Shea, Michael Brunnock, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Dean Cardinale, Thursday, 6 p. m.; John Moore, Friday, 6 p. m.; Fastback, Saturday, 9 p. m.; Groove Time, Sunday, 3 p. m.; The Signature Band, Sunday, 7 p. m.LADY LUCK, 2931 Fairfield Ave., 203- 572- 0372: Remember September, Saturday, 9: 30 p. m.
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