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A Taste of Mediterraneo

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Connecticut is receiving federal funding to help clean up sites tainted by industrial pollution.

Ray Bendici
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by Cathy P. Ross
A Royal Win in Greenwich

A Royal Win in Greenwich

Prince Harry makes the winning goal for his team, and for his charity.

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Dealing with Rare Childhood Diseases

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Empowered parents are doing their best to find peace and hope for children afflicted by little-known disorders— raising awareness, driving research and embracing community wherever they can find it.

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Connecticut Moms Mobilize for Gun Violence Prevention in Wake of Shootings

Connecticut Moms Mobilize for Gun Violence Prevention in Wake of Shootings

The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School have been a powerful impetus for mothers across Connecticut to mobilize for gun violence prevention.

by Pat Grandjean
Connecticut Latinos Gaining Influence in Politics, Media and Economics

Connecticut Latinos Gaining Influence in Politics, Media and Economics

Connecticut’s Latino population has been growing at 17 times the rate of the rest of the state, so it’s no surprise that Latinos have been gaining influence in politics, media and economics.

by Alan Bisbort
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Restaurant Review: The Woodland, Lakeville

Restaurant Review: The Woodland, Lakeville

The Woodland is determinedly unpretentious, exquisitely stylish in a friendly, low-key way.

by Elise Maclay

Restaurant Review: Dolce Cubano, Stamford

Dolce Cubano is visually stunning and serves many typically Cuban specialties.

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Final Say: John Skipper

Final Say: John Skipper

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3rd Annual Women's History Celebration

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Mar 23, 2013
2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
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The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. will host its Third Annual Exceptional Women Celebration honoring seven outstanding women from local communities on March 23 at Trinity on Main in New Britain.

This celebration includes live musical performances, poetry, dance and tributes to the honorees.  This program gives girls in the PRIDE program an opportunity to learn about successful women in their own community and celebrate their accomplishments. The community is invited to the celebration, given in honor of Women’s History Month.

Congress established Women’s History Week in 1981 and Women’s History Month in 1994.

The following women are being honored at the Exceptional Women Celebration.

Bristol -Mayra Sampson & Jarre Betts 

New Britain- Bessie Surratt & Sen. Theresa “Terry” Gerratana

Plainville - Roberta Brown, Angela Geddis, M.D &Nancy Holyst, M.D
Cost Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 seniors and youth.
Location

Trinity-on-Main
69 Main Street
CT
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SponsorQueen Ann Nzinga Center Inc
Phone860-229-8389
Contact nameAdrian Elliott
Contact emailqancinc@gmail.com
Websitehttp://www.nzingasdaughters.com

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