<p class="ql-align-center">BRIDGEPORT, CT – T<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">he largest College &amp; Career Fair in Connecticut returns to Bridgeport at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre boasting more than 200 secondary education and career displays.&nbsp;High school students and their families are invited to explore a wealth of opportunities at the Southern Connecticut College &amp; Career Fair slated for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify">This event is a must-attend for high school students and their families exploring their future academic and career options. Admission is completely free, offering attendees the chance to engage with over 200 admissions counselors and hiring managers. Representatives from a wide range of colleges, universities, businesses, and military institutions from both local areas and across the country will be present.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Southern Connecticut College &amp; Career Fair provides a unique opportunity for students to meet with hundreds of college representatives in one place, helping them to make informed decisions about their next steps after high school.&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">It is not just about gathering brochures and filling out forms—it's a chance for interactive engagement with potential future paths. Students can ask direct questions, gain insights into different educational programs, and explore various career opportunities all under one roof. Whether interested in a traditional college experience, a vocational training program, or immediate career opportunities, this fair has something for everyone.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify">For more details&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctcollegefair.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>, for a complete list of attending universities&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctcollegefair.com/event-map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p><br></p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color); font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">Greenwich, CT - Greenwich Historical Society’s popular&nbsp;</span><a href="https://greenwichhistory.org/art-and-history-camp/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight); color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><strong>Art &amp; History Camp</strong></a><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color); font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">&nbsp;returns this summer with enhanced programs that provide engaging and interactive STEAM experiences for school-age children. Students in grades two – eight will explore the arts, cultures and sciences that were prevalent during the Colonial American period of the Bush family and the progressive era of the Holley family.&nbsp;</span></p><p>“Art &amp; History Camp is a core element of our programming to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to our future,” says Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky. “This commitment starts at the elementary school-age level, when children can experience firsthand the daily lives of children 200 years ago, whether it be weaving, gardening, botany, cooking, drawing or painting. These skills help children appreciate other experiences, which in turn builds resilience, resourcefulness, creativity and leadership skills for thriving in today’s fast-changing world.”</p><p>For over 30 years, several thousand children in Greenwich and neighboring communities have benefited from these programs. Each year the Historical Society evaluates feedback from the parents of participating children who report that they are energized by the new relationships and experiences they have developed, all of which are overseen by trained counselors who underscore the importance of responsibility, sharing and character development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Greenwich resident Nina Haberli’s daughter has attended many different day camps in the area and year after year, the Historical Society’s Art &amp; History camp has been her favorite: “She loves the creative projects, writing and performing in plays each year, and of course learning about history in a hands-on way. She’ll be returning for her fourth year,” says Haberli.</p><p>According to Former Assistant Camp Director Isabella Ferrante the camp offers unique opportunities to learn:&nbsp;“This camp is&nbsp;a place where history, art, creativity, and joy combine to give kids an opportunity to learn in a unique way. It&nbsp;inspires passions and excitement in kids that carries beyond the grounds to their homes, friends, and schools.”&nbsp;</p><p>Four camp programs are offered at the Historical Society, each with highly engaging content and interactive experiences that are inspired by the historic campus.</p><p><strong>ART &amp; HISTORY CAMP</strong></p><p><strong><em>Historical Happenings</em></strong></p><p>July 8 – 12 / Grades 5 – 8&nbsp;</p><p>9:30 am – 2:30 pm</p><p>Senior Camper week brings together the best of both the Bush and Holley time periods. In the spirit of the Colonial Bush family, campers will interact with farm animals, create beautiful silhouettes, dive into colonial cooking and weave with yarn they have hand-dyed themselves. In honor of the Holley family and the Cos Cob Art Colony, campers will work with Master Artist Dmitri Wright to create unique pieces of Impressionist art and recreate one of the large-scale Elmer MacRae masterpieces.</p><p>“I look forward to sharing the classical training I received from my studies and through mentors steeped in American Impressionism,” says Dmitri Wright. “Students will have the opportunity to actively engage in the technique and practice of Impressionism and relive the experience of the first Impressionist artists who were inspired by the grounds of the Historical Society, once the site of the first Impressionist art colony in America in the late 19^th&nbsp;century.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>HISTORY CAMP</strong></p><p><strong><em>Colonial Connections</em></strong></p><p>July 15 – 19 / Grades 2 – 4</p><p>9:30 am – 2:30 pm</p><p>Children in the Colonial America-themed week will dive into the daily lives of Colonial&nbsp;<em>Connecticuters</em>. Campers will meet an array of traditional farm animals, learn how to card wool and weave yarn into beautiful fabrics from the campus’s historic gardens. They will learn the medical, culinary and aesthetic uses of the plants and perform a series of scientific experiments from the dye garden to determine plant colorations. The culinary plants will be used to make a series of popular snacks and sides from the 1770’s.</p><p><strong>ART CAMP</strong></p><p><strong><em>Artful Adventures</em></strong></p><p>July 22 – 26 / Grades 2 - 4</p><p>9:30 am – 2:30 pm</p><p>Children will learn about the legacy of the Cos Cob Art Colony from the collections housed at Bush-Holley House. Under the supervision of Master Artist Dmitri Wright, they will learn the principles of the Impressionist style of painting favored by many of the Cos Cob artists. Together they will create landscapes, compose still lives and re-create a 12-foot-tall masterpiece by Elmer Livingston MacRae. In the afternoons, they will practice portraiture and craft a series of self-portraits in a variety of different artistic styles and mediums.</p><p><strong>FAMILY AFTERNOONS</strong></p><p><strong><em>Family Fridays</em></strong></p><p>July 8 – 26 / All ages</p><p>2:00 pm – 2:30 pm</p><p>Every Friday afternoon is family day. Campers set up an art show to display their masterpieces to friends and family and stage a play that they have written, produced and set-designed over the course of the week. Parents, grandparents, siblings and all other interested family members and friends are encouraged to see the show.</p><p>Children can attend for one week at a rate of $450 or two weeks at $800. A sibling discount is offered at $800 for two children. Scholarships are offered.&nbsp;</p><p>For information and assistance with registration and scholarships, contact Michele Couture, director of operations and visitor services at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mcouture@greenwichhistory.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">mcouture@greenwichhistory.org</a></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Trumbull, CT&nbsp;</strong>—<strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 92);">&nbsp;</strong>The Kennedy Collective Autism Learning Network announces a new Social Skills Group that explores the dynamics of familial, friendship, and workplace relationships for individuals with autism between the ages of 15 - 20. The pilot program utilizes evidence-based practices, including multiple exemplar training, behavior skills training and reinforcement to focus on developing skills and goals.</p><p>The Social Skills Group will meet from 6:00 – 7:00PM at The Kennedy Collective, 2440 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT on the first Monday of every month beginning May 6, 2024. The price to participate is $35/session and the program accepts Husky Insurance (*parts A, C and D only).</p><p>“We are very excited to offer this new program to our broader community,” commented Don Seipel, VP, Behavior Analytic Services at The Kennedy Collective. “Too often, parents and caregivers of children &amp; young adults with developmental disabilities are told what their child cannot do. Through our Social Skills program, we help identify what the individual can do and utilize that information to develop a learning plan to help set goals and jump start their skills development.”</p><p>To register, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thekennedycollective.org/support-services/autism-learning-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://www.thekennedycollective.org/support-services/autism-learning-network</a>. For more information, email Don Seipel at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:don.seipel@thekennedycollective.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">don.seipel@thekennedycollective.org</a>.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Kennedy Collective Autism Learning Network provides opportunities for children, teens, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum to engage in age-appropriate social and recreational activities that also integrate skill-building strategies.&nbsp;A variety of immersive programs are offered throughout the year, with many opportunities for people with Autism to feel supported, connected, and empowered.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong><u>About The Kennedy Collective</u></strong></p><p>The Kennedy Collective&nbsp;was founded in 1951 with an unwavering mission to support and empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential. Today, we support and employ individuals with disabilities in a variety of housing, social and employment settings.&nbsp;The Kennedy Collective assists individuals in pursuit of Competitive Integrated Employment through our Community Services and Workforce Development programs and provides employment through our sustainable Business Enterprises.&nbsp;These enterprises include Palm &amp; Able Thrift Store &amp; Distribution Center, Facilities Maintenance (Landscaping/Groundskeeping &amp; Janitorial), and Staffing Services.&nbsp;We recently created a BCBA Behavioral Intervention Business Enterprise that offers supports in home, school, workplace and at community locations.&nbsp;</p><p>We believe our community is stronger when all people are empowered to contribute, share, and thrive. To learn more about The Kennedy Collective and how you can support and participate, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thekennedycollective.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">www.thekennedycollective.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="ql-align-center">Norwalk, CT –&nbsp;The Maritime Aquarium is seeking new volunteers to join its team as gallery ambassadors. Tuesday, April 23, through Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aquarium staff will be located near the main entrance of the facility to discuss the opportunity and to help potential volunteers fill out applications&nbsp;</p><p>People who apply in person will receive a free ticket to a 4D movie.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“We’re excited to welcome new members into our volunteer family here at the Aquarium during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers in our program provide a great service to the community by enriching the lives of others,”&nbsp;<strong>said Director of Guest Services Cristy Moriarty.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Gallery ambassadors play a critical role in helping the Aquarium to fulfill its mission. They interact with guests of all ages, teaching them about conservation and facilitating interactions with animals. Benefits include duo membership, free parking, and discounts at cafes and the gift shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Gallery ambassador applications are available on a rolling basis. To learn more about the Aquarium’s range of volunteer positions and benefits, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.maritimeaquarium.org/volunteer</a>.</p><p><strong>THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK&nbsp;</strong>works to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet. The Aquarium is home to over 7,500 animals of hundreds of species including seals, sharks, rays, jellies, turtles and meerkats. Additionally, it offers sensory-enhanced 4D movies and educational programs for schools and families. The Maritime Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos &amp; Aquariums and receives support from the State of Connecticut DECD’s Offices of Culture and Tourism. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);">www.maritimeaquarium.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color); font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">Fairfield, CT - There will be a&nbsp;Fairfield </span><a href="https://fairfieldct.org/service/first_selectmans_office/uimonopoles.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">Town Hall Public Information Session</a><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color); font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">&nbsp;on the United Illuminating power lines plan on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Ludlowe Middle School.&nbsp;</span></p><p>The grassroots non-profit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.empoweringfairfield.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Empowering Fairfield</a>&nbsp;and other cultural, historical and religious groups, along with members of local government, will be communicating to the public about the Connecticut Siting Council’s February decision to move UI’s transmission line project to the north side of the railroad tracks in Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport.&nbsp;</p><p>Legislation aimed at reforming the way the Siting Council operates will be voted on in Hartford in early May.</p><p>Last month the Town of Fairfield&nbsp;and, separately, a diverse group of intervenors both filed an appeal against the Siting Council in Superior Court. The following week, the City of Bridgeport filed its own&nbsp;lawsuit.</p><p>More background on the upcoming information session is contained in the attached flyer.</p>