Pot Restrictions + COVID Transmission Rate: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Dec. 4.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport restricts legalized pot to 'adult entertainment' areas (CTPost)
2. Fairfield County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Speeding, Swerving Driver Busted For DUI In Fairfield County, Police Say (Brookfield Daily Voice)
4. Police Investigating Threat Believed to Be Hoax at Fairfield County High School (Newtown Daily Voice)
5. Greater New Haven Community Events Calendar | The Littlest Christmas Tree. A New Musical (Valley Independent Sentinel)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (12:00 AM)
• Holiday Story Time - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (10:00 AM)
• Magic Moments Magic Show - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (11:00 AM)
• Pajama Parade - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (12:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Dash! We are continuously surprised by the lack of commotion over Dash. We thought for sure when we posted him we would have multiple applications within minutes! While Dash does need an active home and some training: he ..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED PEDIATRIC #COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL #GetVaxBPT #bridgeport" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Reposting our DOG adoption application for easy access! Remember PDF versions of our applications can also be found on the city website at bridgeportct.gov/animal control or email us at animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov and we will send yo..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "Check out our holiday programing, explore the Records of Park City Hospital, and more in this week's newsletter! https://conta.cc/3plOFMx" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It's Day 18 of our 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY! Today we invite you to DISCOVER St. Augustine Academy Bridgeport! Learn, like, and share what you learn about this amazing school in Bridgeport, CT with family and friends!" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "All Saints Catholic School sure knows how to have fun and work together to make things happen! Congratulations on your record-breaking Angel Day of Giving! " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "At the Y, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• A WINTER BALLET 2021 - Nutcracker and Original Holiday Magic (December 4)
• Moving / Yard Sale (December 4)
• 2nd Annual Journey Expo (December 4)
• A WINTER BALLET 2021 - NUTCRACKER Saturday, December 4th @ 1pm or 7pm (December 4)
• The Whispering Tree and Ash & Eric Double Bill at Voices Cafe (December 4)
• Nativity Festival (December 4)
• 49th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show (December 5)
• Easton Holiday Market w Local Artisans, Tree-Lighting and lots more! 2-6PM on Sunday (December 5)
• 9th Annual Holiday Shop & Stroll (December 9)
• Accessory Apartments 101 (Webinar) - Haven Design Company (December 9)
• Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (December 9)
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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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