The annual Black Rock Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at5 pm at the Brewster Street Flagpole.   The Wassail Party at the Norden Club immediately follows the ceremony and will be for BRCC members only so please join today!  Memberships will be available the evening of the event.  The BRCC will be collecting coats and food at the Tree Lighting on December 5th for the Black Rock Food Pantry.  Visit the Black Rock Community Council website at www.blackrockcc.org for membership information. 11/20/2010

November 12, 2010 by admin edit comment This year's 2nd annual Black Rock Halloween Parade & Neighborhood Party was a huge success with an estimated 400 children and adults participating. By all accounts, a good time was had by all. Thank you all for participating. Check out Party Photos and Parade Video:  http://bportlibrary.org/news/halloween/ We would also like to express our sincerest thanks to to the following businesses and organizations for their generous contributions: Ash Creek Saloon Black Rock Block Watch Black Rock Rotary"The Spirit of Black Rock" Fife & Drum Corps Brick Oven PizzaStoryteller Michele Jacobson Harborview Market Marty's Pizza Taco Loco The Pantry Ash Creek Saloon Black Rock Rotary Brick Oven Pizza Harborview Market Marty's Pizza Taco Loco The Pantry Black Rock... 11/12/2010

November 12, 2010 by admin edit comment CVS will be offering flu shots at the Black Rock Branch Library on Tuesday, November 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  CVS will bill your insurance provider; just bring insurance co-payment. Otherwise, the cost is $29.95. Flu shots are available to anyone 18 years of age or older.   Everyone getting a flu shot will also receive a free CVS goodie bag. Sign up at the Black Rock Branch or give the library a call at 203-337-9676. Book your appointment soon, spaces are limited! 11/12/2010

Join Independent Beachbody Coaches Mel Rolleri and Anne Fers for a fun and FREE workout featuring some of their favorite Beachbody workouts guided  from a big screen.  From P90X, to Insanity, to Turbo Fire and more. Space is limited to 20 people per session....1st come 1st served, so reserve your space now! Next evening class. Thursday, November 18th6:00 PM Black Rock Branch To Register for a class (or classes) contact: Mel Rolleri                      or            Anne Kearns Fers(203) 685-9233                             (203) 377 5665Melroll@mac.com                        annfers@earthlink.net 11/12/2010

  ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Devlin Miles, Renard Boissiere, Thursday; Xenosis, Arcane Malevolence, Archaic Decapitator, Friday; Steep Grade, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday; Tokyo Rosenthal, Brett Randal, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m. 11/11/2010

ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-FOLK: Ben Grand, SoundRabbit, Renard Boissiere, Thursday; Dubstep, Low End Theory, Humble Dinosaur, Friday, 8 p. m.; Sun of Walrus ( Beatles-John Lennon tribute), Saturday, 8:45 p.m.; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.; Not the Kid, Grey­tooth, Wednesday. ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. 11/04/2010

The 2010 Election - What Happened and Why Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 PM at the Black Rock Branch Library. Join us for an in depth look at the results of the November 2nd election(s). Our bipartisan panel will examine the results of CT state and federal elections as well as the outcomes of some of the most watched races across the country. Don't miss this opportunity to discuss this historic election and its possible consequences for our city, state and country. Panelists will include: Don Greenberg, Fairfield University Professor of Politics Marc Delmonico, Bridgeport Republican Town Committee Chairman Max Medina, former Bridgeport Board of Education President and democratic mayoral candidate Rob Russo, former republican State Senator and aide to former Congressman Chris Shays The d... 11/01/2010

Tuesday, November 16th6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch This is the true story of the greatest musicians you've never heard of!  "They played on more #1 records than the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley combined... This is their story." Richard Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Benny Benjamin, Bootsy CollinsArtisan Entertainment; Directed by Paul JustmanRated PG; 116 minutes; 2003 The founder of Motown Records found a group of musicians who would come to call themselves the Funk Brothers and who would be the house band on all of its major hits. This band was the heartbeat of every song and this documentary, cut with archive footage, interviews and live performances finally gives them the credit that is long overdue. WINNER Best Non-Fiction Film 2002 New York Film Cr... 10/31/2010

Tuesday, November 9th7:00 PMBlack Rock Branch Latin Bookhands from the Lapi Niger to the Printing Press an illustrated lecture by Professor R. James Long Join Fairfield University Professor of Philosphy R. James Long for a fasinating look at the history of the formation of letters used in books (called"‘bookhands") from the beginning of Latin writing (8th century BCE) to the printing of the Gutenberg bible (1454), with an emphasis on the light it sheds on the two millennia for which Latin was the language of cultural transmission. The lecture will be illustrated by slides taken from the manuscript collection of the Vatican Library. Dr. Long has published seven books, including The Life and Works of Richard Fishacre, O.P., Prolegomena to the Edition of his Commentary on the "Sentences",... 10/31/2010

  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 comedy classic. “Steve Martin had no reason to panic…until John Candy came along.” Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila RobinsParamount Pictures; Directed by John HughesRated R; 93 minutes; 1987 Every traveler’s nightmare becomes real in this road trip comedy. All Neal Page (Steve Martin) wants to do is get home for the Thanksgiving holidays. But his road home is filled with u-turns and pitfalls. When Neal is befriended by loud and annoying Del Griffith (John Candy) things go from bad to worse. 10/31/2010

  Wednesday, November 3rd7:30 PMBlack Rock Branch 2 more classes added, November 3rd and 10th – newcomers welcome. Back by Popular demand – Free Italian Language Classes for Beginners..Want to learn Italian but never had a chance? Going to Italy soon? A weekly series of conversational Italian classes will be offered during the month of October at the Black Rock Branch starting on Wednesday October 6th. Classes will run from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. The classes will be conducted by Black Rock’s own Rob Foley, who has come up with his own material and method for quick learning. Space is limited, so make your reservation by contacting the Black Rock Branch Library at (203) 337-9676. What: Intro to the Italian Language Offered at the Black Rock Branch Library When: October 6th from 7:30 to 8:30 PM... 10/31/2010

Join Independent Beachbody Coaches Mel Rolleri and Anne Fers for a fun and FREE workout featuring some of their favorite Beachbody workouts guided  from a big screen.  From P90X, to Insanity, to Turbo Fire and more. Space is limited to 20 people per session....1st come 1st served, so reserve your space now!   Monday morning classes added. Monday, November 1st10:30 AMBlack Rock Branch Starting Monday, November 1st Beachbody Coaches Mel Rolleri and Anne Fers will be conducting weekly morning classes. To Register for a class (or classes) contact: Mel Rolleri                      or            Anne Kearns Fers(203) 685-9233                             (203) 377 5665Melroll@mac.com                        annfers@earthlink.net We will be mixing it up on a weekly basis, every week starting Oc... 10/31/2010

Thinking of buying a new home while the rates are really low? Here are some examples of what you can get in Bridgeport for under $220,000. 10/26/2010

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ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Eyes Lips Eyes, Kid Theadore, Thursday; Kim DiVine, Kristin Errett, Friday; Talking to Walls, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.; Kung Fu, Wednesday. ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m. HARBORVIEW MARKET, 218 Harbor­view Ave., 203-367-7336: Graylight Campfire (acoustic), Sunday, 10: 30 a. m. LADY LUCK, 2931 Fairfield Ave., 203- 572- 0372: Remember September, Saturday, 10 p. m. 10/21/2010

Gail Robinson, GRI,e-Pro | William Raveis Real Estate | gail.robinson@raveis.com | (203) 521-0768 350 Grovers Avenue, 1G, Bridgeport, CT Amazing water views of Black Rock Harbor from 1st flr unit w. garage. Complex has in-ground pool and cabana. 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $149,000 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 651 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $236 per month see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Swimming pool(s) - Gated property ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Pool and HarborPhoto 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6 Contact info: Gail Robinson, GRI,e-Pro William Raveis Real Estate Licensed in Connecticut gail.robi... 10/20/2010

  Thursday, October 14th6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch Approaches to Meditation begins with an overview of meditation practices and progresses to specific instruction in mindfulness meditation. Benefits of meditation will be explored and participants will receive feedback and guidance on their practice. Approaches to Meditation is taught in an atmosphere of loving-kindness and mutual respect and typically results in a wonderful closeness among participants. Come and discover why meditation has become so popular. Mark Curri, MA, LMFT Mark is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher. He has over 30 years experience with meditation techniques and self-help approaches and has worked for 18 years as a therapist with individuals, couples, families and groups. He has a deep belief and understanding ... 10/10/2010

   Join Fairfield University Professor of English Dr. Richard J. Regan on Tuesday, October 12th at 6;30 PM for a fascinating look at Shakespeare's portrayal of women. Shakespeare's portraits of women span an astonishing variety of perspectives. They are idealized heroines of romantic comedy, tragic victims, monsters and redeemers.  This multimedia presentation will follow some of the main portraits of women through video clips and commentary. Questions and dialogue are welcomed. Richard Regan teaches Shakespeare using multimedia presentations both in the classroom and online. He has developed streaming video protocols for distance learning and also introduced video downloading from iTunes University to the study of Shakespeare. His work with educational technology includes online course... 10/10/2010

  Join Independent Beachbody Coaches Mel Rolleri and Anne Fers on Thursday, October 14th at 6 PM for a fun and FREE workout featuring some of their favorite Beachbody workouts guided from a big screen.  From P90X, to Insanity, to Turbo Fire and more. Space is limited to 20 people per session....1st come 1st served, so reserve your space now! To Register for a class (or classes) contact: Mel Rolleri                      or            Anne Kearns Fers(203) 685-9233                             (203) 377 5665Melroll@mac.com                        annfers@earthlink.net We will be mixing it up on a weekly basis, every week! The workouts will be from 45-60 minutes. We will supply the recovery drink, but bring your own water, a towel (yes, you'll be sweating), a yoga mat (depending on the worko... 10/10/2010

   Take the pledge to read. Join the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge! Between Saturday, October 16, 2010, and Monday, October 25, 2010, pick up your WrestleMania Reading Challenge Pledge Form at ONE of our five library locations. Tweens and teens in grades 5 - 12 will complete their pledge form by writing in the titles of five books or graphic novels that they pledge to read over a five-month period (between Teen Read Week and WrestleMania). They must complete their pledge form to be eligible to complete their competitive project.Tweens and teens who want to be eligible to win a trip to WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta, GA, must complete the following project: Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12: Form a tag team of your favorite character from literature and your favorite WWE Superstar, and describe an... 10/10/2010