Local Elections + Crane Debuts At Zoo: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 29.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 55 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Bridgeport 2021 Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours: Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 elections in Bridgeport, including candidates, polling places and voting hours. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo: White-Naped Crane Makes Her Debut At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo: See the latest announcement from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. (Press Release Desk)
3. Bridgeport schools see more behavioral disruptions, offer strategies to support students: A virtual workshop “Taking a Mental Health Pulse” will be held with a third-party mental health provider. (CTPost)
4. Housatonic Community College CEO, Dwayne Smith, Named Among The NAACPs 100 Most Influential Blacks In Connecticut Featured (Press Release Desk)
5. Judge continues Bradley, Martinez campaign fraud trial related to Bridgeport race (New Haven Register)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Senior Movie Night - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (2:30 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "BFD Firefighter Jason Lucas working this morning as a vaccinator at Southwest Community Health Center. #bridgeportbravest #bridgeportfire #bridgeportct" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The little buddies at the Catholic Academy of Stamford are thankful to have their big buddies looking out for them when it is time to go to Mass " (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "HAPPENING TOMORROW #Bridgeport #BPT200 TRUNK OR TREAT Friday, Oct 29TH 4-7PM Beardsley Park Drive-thru interactive Trunk or Treat with Halloween Displays and Attractions for all ages!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Anyone who has had a black cats knows that they are anything but spooky. But how did the superstition come about? As always, remember to keep your kitties inside and safe from dangers this Halloween! https://www.history.com/news/black-ca..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Avoid electrical fires. October is #FirePreventionMonth. Here are a few things to remember. #bridgeport #BFD" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Delilah! Delilah is trick or treating- hoping for some delicious cat treats! Delilah is a beautiful young calico kitten waiting for her forever home. Let's find it for Halloween! All adoptions are currently being conducte..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "UPDATE Beardsley & Seaside Park are open to the public. #Bridgeport #BPTUpdates" (Facebook)

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