Fun Upcoming Events and Learn How to Save On Your Energy Bill

July 31, 2023
 

Below you will learn more about all the planned events coming up at Building One Community and Ferguson Library. In addition, you are invited to join a webinar to learn how to save on your energy bill.

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              BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY AUGUST HAPPENINGS
              There is plenty of activity in the month of August at Building One Community (B1C)! The nonprofit is dedicated to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.
              Volunteers are encouraged to teach a class to day laborers with a focus on speaking and listening skills. Students will build vocabulary and conversation skills in the construction/landscaping fields.
              Click Here to Register as a Volunteer

              B1C’s hiring site can connect you with motivated workers to cover your yard work needs for daily or permanent employment in a simple way. Most requests can be filled in three days. During the busy season, which continues through August, it’s recommended that you request workers four days in advance. If you need a worker within 36 hours, please call B1C directly at (203) 674-8585.

              In addition, you can hire workers through B1C's hiring site in the following areas:

              • Painting & Construction
              • Home Maintenance
              • Moving Help
              • Home Health Aides – Housekeepers
              Submit Your Hiring Request Here
              To read B1C's entire August booklet, CLICK HERE!
               

              FERGUSON LIBRARY EVENTS
              Ferguson Library is hosting all kinds of fun events, programs, an exhibit, and concert this week. Look below to make sure you don't miss anything!
               SPECIAL EXHIBIT:

              Who Can Vote? A brief history of voting rights in the United States
              This exhibit examines voting rights with an emphasis on the role of the U.S. Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who has been allowed to vote through history. This display, which continues through August 21, is part of the library's commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. You can find the exhibit on the first flood of the Main Library (DiMattia Building).
              SUMMER PROGRAMS:
              Canasta Club:
              • Wednesday, August 2
              • 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M.
              • Harry Bennett Branch

              Come out and play canasta at the library. Canasta is popular due to its use of wild cards, which makes it high scoring and unpredictable. Canasta is also one of the few partnership games where players can work in unison. All levels are welcome.

              Bomba Music & Dance Workshop:
              • Saturday, August 5
              • 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
              • Harry Bennett Branch

              Celebrate the end of our kids' summer learning club with face painting, lawn games, refreshments and a workshop about Puerto Rican bomba music. You'll learn about its unique rhythms, instruments, costumes, storytelling traditions and basic dance steps.
               
              SUMMER CONCERT:
              Click Here To Learn More About the Concert
               

              SAVING ON YOUR ENERGY BILL
              I invite you to join my friend, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, who will host a webinar on programs that will help lower energy costs across Connecticut. Officials from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will also be on hand to provide tips and answer questions.
              The Energy Savings Webinar will take place on Thursday, August 3 from
              6 P.M. – 7 P.M.               You can listen to the live-stream on Rep. Himes’ Facebook page by CLICKING HERE.