Veterans' Org. Celebrates 10 Years + Broken Elevator Woes

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 3.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, windy and cooler. High: 44 Low: 28.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Bridgeport Nonprofit Veterans' Organization Celebrates 10 Years: The Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes program is celebrating 10 years of serving veterans. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Broken elevator leaves Bridgeport residents with disabilities stranded inside apartments: Residents said the broken elevator was the only way to get up and down the building. (News 12 Connecticut)
3. Bridgeport Man Nabbed For Stealing Watch From Home, Police Say (Bridgeport Daily Voice)
4. Best Holiday Lights In America May Be In Bridgeport: Enter (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport OKs 'residential office' zone at Remington Woods (CTPost)
6. Bridgeport Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Phil Vassar and Sister Hazel: Jingle Jam Live (7:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "WATCH: City Council Swearing In Ceremony #Bridgeport" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Gardenia! Gardenia had a rougher start to life and is still adjusting to the creature comforts of our re-vamped cat room. She is just starting to enjoy attention and would love a home that will give her the grace and pati..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "When putting up your tree this year, remember to inspect your electrical lights before you place them on the tree, keep the tree away from any heat sources, including open flames from candles, lighters or matches. #bridgeportct #bridgepo..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The Cardinal Kung Academy students are so grateful to the Knights of Columbus Council 14360 for allowing them to partner with them last week. Together over 1200 pounds of food were collected and delivered to the St Vincent DePaul center ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Just dropping by with our very often requested list of donation items! As always we appreciate all donations great and small. Thank you everyone!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "Don't forget to RSVP for next week's virtual event Creepy Christmas with Jeff Belanger!" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Bridgeport Islanders Hockey Kids Day Every Sunday ($10 Kid Tickets) Dec. 5th, 2021 http://ow.ly/y4vQ50GKPlT #Bridgeport #BPTUpdates #BridgeportIslanders" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Our 2021 Annual Report has been released for your review! Check it out here:" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Virtual Auction and Holiday Boutique! NOV. 29 to DEC. 5, 2021 (December 2)
• Concert Brings Paul McCartney Music to Edmond Town Hall Theater Dec 3 (December 3)
• 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)
• Accessory Apartments 101 (Webinar) - Haven Design Company (December 9)
• Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (December 9)
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