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Hazardous Household Waste Day in Bridgeport

You are invited to participate in Bridgeport's Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, October 24 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Blackham School (corner of Thorme Street and Amsterdam Avenue - see map). This annual event is a n opportunity to safely get rid of your household hazardous wastes. Common household hazardous wastes include:

Adhesives, Aerosols, Ammonia, Antifreeze, Artist's Paints, Batteries (household), Brake Fluid, Charcoal Lighter Fluid, Cleaning Solvents, Compuers, Computer Monitors, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Epoxy Products, Floor Care Products, Fungicides, Gasoline, Glues, Herbicides, Insecticides, Kerosene, Moth Balls, Oven Cleaners, Paint Stripper/Thinners, Polishes, Pool Chemicals, Spot and Stain Removers, Transmission Fluid, Turpentine, Televisions, VCR's, Wood Preservatives

DO NOT BRING:

Tires, Medicines/Drugs, Biological Waste, Needles/Syringes, Ammunition, Fire Extinguishers, Explosives or Flares

Bring your waste products in their original containers when possible, and place them in cardboard boxes in your trunk. Enter the school through the entrance on Amsterdam Avenue and remain inside your vehicle. Please have your Connecticut Driver's License ready and the Hazardous Waste Team will empty your trunk. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Dennis Scinto, Coordinator at 203-576-8023.

Halloween Party at Black Rock Library

Thursday October 29th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM the Black Rock Branch Library will be sponsoring a Halloween Parade and Neighborhood Party. Gather at Ellsworth Park at 4:00 and march to the library with a Mounted Police escort. Costumes required. Please bring a can of food for the food banks.

Once at the Library there will be:

· Bewitching Food

· Spooky Stories

· Scary Movies

· A Child ID program sponsored by the New York Life Insurance Company

· Music and much more

COME AND JOIN THE FUN!

(Rain Location: St. Ann's School Gym - 521 Brewster St.)

Black Rock Branch Library

2705 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 337-9676

A Gathering Place for the Entire Community

Source: www.blackrockonline.org

Terrific Tuesdays in October

October 6: Explorers Club-- Enjoy books, readers theater, poetry, crafts, short films and more.

October 13: Pajamarama! Come in your p.j.s for bedtime stories! For ages 6 and under

October 20: Drop In Craft-A craft in honor of autumn and pumpkins!

October 27: Family Fun Night-Join your neighbors and us as we decorate the library for Halloween!

Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Ave. Bpt, CT 06605
(203) 337-9676

A Gathering Place for the Entire Community

Bina Williams, MLS, Children's Librarian

Bridgeport Public Library

925 Broad St., Bridgeport CT 06604

203-576-7409

bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org

The Gallery at Black Rock

Works by printmakers Liz Squillace, Jahmane, Jane Lubin, Will Corprew. Hours: Thurs-Sat 11 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment.

The Gallery at Black Rock
2861 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
203.814.6856

www.thegalleryatblackrock.com

Source: www.blackrockonline.org

Framemakers Presents Jill Nichols

Framemakers at 3142 Fairfield Avenue will present Ms. Jill Nichols on October 9th with a reception from 6-8 pm. Please join us and meet the artist. Landscapes and Seascapes and more ! Fused glass jewelry will also be available. Original oils, pastels and watercolors. The show will run through November 13th. There will also be works by Patricia Warfield, Maureen D. Buckley, Jon Puzzolo, Richard Dana Kuchta, and "Creative Names by Sue."

Don't forget we have a full artisan boutique open daily from 8:30-5:30 Tuesday - Saturday and Monday 8:30-3:30. Free Consultations and designs available.

Come and see our new mouldings and our specials for your framing needs. Specializing in Sports Memorablia and Shadowboxes !

Framemakers Picture Framing and Art Gallery

3142 Fairfield Ave

Bridgeport, CT 06605

203-338-0332

Source: www.blackrockonline.org