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SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2026 at Yale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://irisct.org/event/international-womens-day-2026-at-yale/
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SUMMARY:URGENT Community Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://irisct.org/event/urgent-community-update-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200929Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Our Children From Ice Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://irisct.org/event/protecting-our-children-from-ice-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
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SUMMARY:Run for Refugees & All Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:See Event Page
URL:https://irisct.org/event/run-for-refugees-all-immigrants/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T193000
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SUMMARY:NEXT Client & Community Update Feb. 3 @ 6pm
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URL:https://irisct.org/event/next-client-community-update-zoom-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
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SUMMARY:2025 Wishing Wheels Bike Drive
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Wishing Wheels Bike Drive. As always\, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your continued dedication to the children in our community. Your compassion and hard work inspire us to keep making a difference\, one bike at a time. \nThe 2025 Wishing Wheels Bike Drive will take place on Saturday\, December 13th. As in past years\, the success of this event depends on the collaboration of partners like you. Together\, we can provide brand-new bikes and helmets to children who might not otherwise experience the joy and freedom of owning their very own bicycle. \nWe would love to partner with your organization again this year to identify children in need and make this holiday season extra special for them. \nBike Details\nThis year\, we will be offering bicycles for boys and girls ages 2 through 10\, along with a limited number of bikes for children ages 11 through 16. If your organization has older children in need\, please know that those sizes are limited\, but we will do our best to match each child with the correct bike based on age and gender. \nNext Steps\nPlease reply to this email at your earliest convenience to confirm your participation in the 2025 Wishing Wheels Bike Drive. In your response\, include an estimated timeframe for providing your initial list of children. Please exclude those who received bikes last year unless they have since outgrown them. Each list should include the child’s gender and age\, and\, if possible\, first name. \nSponsorship Support Needed\nAlthough we are fortunate to have hundreds of individual donors\, the success of this event depends significantly on the generosity of our sponsors. We have attached a sponsorship letter that you can share with businesses\, individuals\, or partners who may be interested in supporting the event. If you have existing sponsor relationships\, we would be so grateful if you could help us connect with them and share this meaningful opportunity. \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to reach out by email or phone at (203) 871-9896. We truly look forward to working with you again to bring joy\, smiles\, and the gift of two wheels to children throughout our community. \nWith gratitude\, \nThe DellaVentura Family and The Wishing Wheels Team
URL:https://irisct.org/event/2025-wishing-wheels-bike-drive/
LOCATION:Guilford Fair Grounds\, 111 Lovers Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T000000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Drive for IRIS
DESCRIPTION:DONATIONS BEFORE DECEMBER 12TH \nWISHLIST:\nToiletries\nBedding\nPillows/Diapers\nToys/Crafts\nGames/School\nSupplies
URL:https://irisct.org/event/holiday-gift-drive-for-iris/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:IRIS Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:In support of immigrant and refugee communities. \nSaturday\, December 6\n1 PM to 4 PM \nFirst Presbyterian Church\n704 Whitney Ave.\nNew Haven Connecticut \nArt • Crafts • Desserts • Homemade Food • Henna and More! \nCash Only. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://irisct.org/event/iris-craft-fair/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 704 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T110000
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Turkey Distribution at IRIS/CSK Food Pantry on Wednesday November 26th from 8:30 to 11:00am.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/thanksgiving-turkey-distribution/
LOCATION:IRS Food Pantry\, 75 Hamilton Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T160000
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Thanksgiving Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Location: United Church on the Green\, 323 Temple St.\, New Haven\, CT 06511
URL:https://irisct.org/event/ukrainian-thanksgiving-celebration/
LOCATION:Parish House of the United Church on the Green\, 323 Temple Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T160000
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SUMMARY:Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce – 2025 Big Connect Expo
DESCRIPTION:November 20\, 2025 @ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM \nIRIS will participate in the annual Big Connect Business Expo\, hosted by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. This event provides a platform for organizations\, businesses\, and nonprofits to connect\, collaborate\, and exchange ideas. IRIS will have a booth. \nThe CSK-IRIS partnership will receive the Constellation Award during the 9th Annual Nonprofits Align breakfast that morning. This award is specifically given to organizations that have successfully collaborated to “increase impact and ensure sustainability”. \nLocation: Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale\, 155 Temple Street\, New Haven\, CT 06510 \nContact: info@gnhcc.com \nIRIS Representatives will be there!
URL:https://irisct.org/event/greater-new-haven-chamber-of-commerce-2025-big-connect-expo/
LOCATION:Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale\, 155 Temple Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20251002T133353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133415Z
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SUMMARY:Café Nine 3rd Annual Band Halloween Fundraiser for IRIS
DESCRIPTION:October 30\, 2025 @ [time TBD]  \nCafé Nine will host a fundraiser to benefit IRIS\, featuring live music\, community spirit\, and an opportunity to support immigrant and refugee families rebuilding their lives in Connecticut. Bring a coat for the coat drive and get a free drink from the bar. \nLocation: Café Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06510
URL:https://irisct.org/event/cafe-nine-3rd-annual-band-halloween-fundraiser-for-iris/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State St\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20251015T015602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T015820Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of IRIS
DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Speaker\nAttorney General William Tong\nWith introductions by New London Mayor Michael Passero and Immigration Policy & Benefits Updates by Daad and Maggie  \nWednesday\, October 29 • 5PM \nAll Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation New London\, CT \nRSVP
URL:https://irisct.org/event/friends-of-iris/
LOCATION:All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 9 Jay St.\, New London\, CT\, 06320
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250918T160154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T160154Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories: Tetyana Pavelo
DESCRIPTION:Tetyana is deeply passionate about ensuring that everyone—especially refugees and immigrants—have access to education\, resources\, and opportunities for a better future. \nOriginally from a small village near Uzhhorod in the Zakarpattya region of Ukraine\, Tetyana has been actively involved in raising funds for families in need and supporting children’s education in Ukraine\, especially during the ongoing war. With many of her family and friends still in Ukraine\, her dedication to helping others navigate new beginnings is personal and heartfelt. \n \nTetyana’s career began in Ukraine as a journalist\, where she spent six years publishing articles in local newspapers\, hosting radio news segments in Uzhhorod and Kyiv\, and serving as a correspondent in the Ukrainian Parliament. She also worked as a public relations specialist for one of Ukraine’s prime ministers\, engaging with national and international media. \nAfter immigrating to the United States in 2008\, Tetyana transitioned into the field of graphic design\, where she leveraged her communication skills to support clients across the tech\, marketing\, retail\, and fabrication sectors. Tetyana holds a degree in Romano-Germanic Philology from Uzhhorod National University in Ukraine\, and for two years\, she studied international economy at the European University in Kyiv. After moving to the US\, she continued her education\, earning a B.A. in Graphic Design from the University of Bridgeport. In 2016\, Tetyana worked as a designer on the URcommunity.us campaign\, which aimed to help young foreigners start their lives in a new country\, integrate into their communities\, and transition to a new normal. \nAt Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)\, Tetyana brings her passion for empowerment and community building to her role as Community Integration Specialist\, where she connects refugees and immigrants with vital resources and helps them navigate their new lives in the U.S. She is inspired by the resilience of those she serves and is dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming community for all.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/immigrant-stories-tetyana-pavelo/
LOCATION:Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20251002T133101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T181522Z
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SUMMARY:No Kings Rally\, New Haven Green
DESCRIPTION:nonoOctober 18\, 2025 @ 3–5pm \nIRIS will host a table at the No Kings Rally on the New Haven Green\, a community event organized by local Indivisible groups. The rally is designed to connect attendees with opportunities to learn more\, sign up\, and support local organizations. With thousands expected to attend\, this is a powerful space for building awareness and engagement.  \nLocation: New Haven Green\, 300 College Street\, New Haven CT
URL:https://irisct.org/event/no-kings-rally-new-haven-green/
LOCATION:New Haven Green
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20251002T132719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T143233Z
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SUMMARY:The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven: Briefing on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:October 16\, 2025 @ 12-1pm \nMaggie Mitchell Salem\, Executive Director of IRIS\, will join The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven for a special briefing on immigration. The discussion will focus on the challenges newcomers face\, IRIS’s role in supporting them\, and opportunities for community engagement.\n \nLocation: [virtual] \nFor more information:  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/178whVgh9Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr
URL:https://irisct.org/event/the-community-foundation-for-greater-new-haven-briefing-on-immigration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T130000
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CREATED:20251002T144358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144615Z
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SUMMARY:Love Thy Immigrant Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:People of faith and conscience call on Gov. Lamont and state leaders to pass meaningful immigrant protections this fall. \nMonday\, October 6\, 2025\nState Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave.\nHartford\, CT \nSchedule of Events \n11:00 AM – Vigil at the Federal Building \n450 Main St\n11:30 AM – March to the State Capitol\n(0.6 mile walk) \n12:00 PM – Rally for Immigrant Protections \n  \nWE DEMAND: \n\nSafeguard people’s personal information\nProtect access to state courthouses\nClose loopholes for state and local cooperation with ICE\nProtect Medicaid for all who are currently covered\n\nJoin us however you can — at the Vigil\, on the March\, or at the Rally. Bilingual: English/Spanish with interpretation at the Capitol. \n 
URL:https://irisct.org/event/love-thy-immigrant-neighbor/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20251002T132349Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Shop Fundraiser for IRIS at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 2025 @ 5pm-8pm \nMontgomery and Taggert Bookshop\, 26 Water Street\, Chester\, CT\, 06412 \nSave the date for a Sip & Shop Fundraiser on Friday\, 10/3! Join us at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop\, Connecticut’s first romance-themed bookstore\, from 5pm-8pm for extra shopping hours. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine sponsored by Chester Package store while browsing new books and gifts\, and 10% of all purchases will be donated to support Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services of Connecticut (IRIS CT). While you’re in town\, enjoy extra hours for dining\, shopping\, and live music throughout Chester Village during Chester First Friday. \nIRIS team members will be there\, as well as executive director Maggie Mitchel Salem
URL:https://irisct.org/event/sip-shop-fundraiser-for-iris-at-montgomery-and-taggert-bookshop/
LOCATION:Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop\, 26 Water Street\, Cheste\, CT\, 06412
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T160924Z
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SUMMARY:Steinway Artist Concert
DESCRIPTION:Bethesda Lutheran Church \nPlease join us for a concert of scintillating music of Liszt not often heard\, played by Steinway Artist Dr. Teresa Walters.  Presented by the Bethesda Music Series\, admission is free. For any who wish to make a donation\, all proceeds go to Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services. Dr. Walters is known around the world for her fabulous mastery of the piano and its music. You can explore her bio here: https://www.teresawalters.com/ \n\n\n“Teresa Walters is a splendid musician whose marvelous technical prowess and rich expressive resources create music of intimate introspection\, orchestral grandeur\, and the most minute inflections of color.”\n– The Washington Post\n\n“Her fingers give off sparks and she takes the keyboard into orbit.”\n– Budapest Sun\n\n \nBenefit for Integrated Immigrant & Refugee Services \n\nAdmission is free\, but donations for IRIS much appreciated.\nAll proceeds go to IRIS.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/steinway-artist-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250828T211153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T211153Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Apizza Feast
DESCRIPTION:Pizza\, food and craft vendors\, beer\, wine and cocktail gardens and live music!\nGuinness world record attempt to be the largest pizza party!! \nOnly 5000 VIP tickets from 4 to 7 PM A1 Toyota feast free entry from 7 to 10 PM. \nNew Haven Grand Prix is from 4 to 10 PM and then DJ Funk flex 8 to 10 PM.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/10th-annual-apizza-feast/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250807T192042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T192042Z
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SUMMARY:Donate This  Back-to-School Season!
DESCRIPTION:Support Refugee & Immigrant Students\n\nBackpacks\nNotebooks\, folders\, binders\nPens\, pencils\, crayons\, markers\nErasers\, glue sticks\, scissors\nRulers\, highlighters\nLunch boxes & water bottles\n\n  \nDonation Drop-Off Dates & Location: \nAll material donations can be dropped off at our food pantry & warehouse facility on: \nMonday\, August 11 \nFriday\, August 15 \nMonday\, August 18 \n 🕤  From 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n 📍  IRIS Warehouse \n75 Hamilton Street\, New Haven\, CT \n  \nMake a Financial Gift\nYour money donation will helps us  ll in gaps and respond to urgent needs. \nOur Amazon Wishlist\nYou can also shop online and ship directly to IRIS. Scan QR code on flyer.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/donate-this-back-to-school-season/
LOCATION:IRIS Warehouse\, 75 Hamilton Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250804T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250804T224354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T225030Z
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SUMMARY:Roots & Routes: A Call for Artists and Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:IN THEIR SHOES: \nROOTS & ROUTES \nCall For Artists & Storytellers \nBen & Jerry’s CT & the ACLU of Connecticut will be hosting an art gallery\, to amplify and uplift the stories of immigrants & refugees in our community. The art gallery centers the lived experiences of immigrants & refugees in Connecticut. \nWe are seeking visual artists\, photographers\, writers\, and creators of all ages to submit art that reflects: acelebratand love contributions immigrants & refugees make – to culture\, cuisine\, music\, \n\nWhat is joyful about the immigrant community & traditions.\nIndividual stories\, emotions\, or faces often erased in news cycles & policy decisions.\nA challenge to dominant narratives about who belongs & what defines “American”.\nArtists are invited to share stories from their own lives\, their families\, or their communities.\nYou’re welcome to interpret the prompts above metaphorically\, spiritually\, culturally\, or politically. Think of these as starting points\, not boundaries. All mediums and voices are welcome.\nLast Date to Submit: September 17\nSubmit Art Using the QR Code\n\n*All art pieces will be kept completely anonymous\, & artists are not required to submit any information\,
URL:https://irisct.org/event/a-call-for-artists-and-storytellers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250715T174054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T174054Z
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SUMMARY:CT CHRO Symposium\, Borders and Beyond: Immigration\, Displacement\, and Justice Today
DESCRIPTION:IRIS’ Executive Director Maggie Mitchell Salem will be joined on the panel by State Representative Geraldo Reyes\, Vice President of the American Dream Foundation Emanuela Palmares\, domestic violence and human trafficking expert at the Center for Family Justice Laura Silva\, CHRO Deputy Director Cheryl Sharp\, and immigration lawyer and Honorary Counsel to Romania Dana Bucin. \nWednesday\, July 30\n2:00–4:00 PM \nLocation: Legislative Office Building\, Hearing Room 2E\n300 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT \nVirtual Access: Microsoft Teams – REGISTER HERE
URL:https://irisct.org/event/ct-chro-symposium-borders-and-beyond-immigration-displacement-and-justice-today/
LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 300 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120649
CREATED:20250715T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T173132Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Bingo at Witch Bitch Thrift
DESCRIPTION:Come help us raise money for @irisct_ and join us for Jimmy Buffet Drag Bingo! 🌴🍹🏖️🦩 July 20\, 4-6 PM hosted by @frankiemcyanide ✨ \nWitch Bitch Thrift & Consignment Store\n105 Whitney Ave\nNew Haven\, CT
URL:https://irisct.org/event/drag-bingo-at-witch-bitch-thrift/
LOCATION:WITCH BITCH THRIFT\, 105 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT
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SUMMARY:"Good Trouble Lives On" Protest
DESCRIPTION:The “Good Trouble Lives On” protest on July 17th is a national day of action to defend and carry forward the legacy of Congressman John Lewis\, who championed the concept of “good trouble”. The rally aims to counter attacks on civil and human rights by the current administration and emphasize that power ultimately resides with the people. It’s a call to action to protect voting rights\, protest criminalization and promote social justice through non violent means.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-protest/
LOCATION:New Haven Green
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SUMMARY:Amp It Up!
DESCRIPTION:(21+) AMP it Up (Artists and Musicians for Progress) will hold a fundraising concert at Café 9 in New Haven. All proceeds from the event will be donated to IRIS. Come join us there!
URL:https://irisct.org/event/amp-it-up/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State St\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:To support refugee and immigrant women in honor of World Refugee Day\, IRIS will hold a craft fair with art\, crafts\, desserts\, homemade food\, henna and more. We hope to see you there! \nLocated at First Presbyterian Church\, 704 Whitney Ave.\, New Haven CT
URL:https://irisct.org/event/world-refugee-day-craft-fair/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 704 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening of the film I come from Away
DESCRIPTION:Stamford Interfaith Refugee Settlement (SIRS) and IRIS are pleased to sponsor the screening of the PBS documentary I Come From Away: An Immigrant from Maine\, an intimate look inside the immigrant community in Portland\, Maine\, as told by Nyamuon Nguany Machar\, who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 1995\, and David Zwalita Mota\, an asylum seeker who arrived in the U.S. in 2019. \nLocation: DiMattia Building\, Third Floor Auditorium\, 1 Public Library Plaza\, Stamford CT \nFor more information and to register\, visit https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/event/documentary-screening-i-come-away-immigrant-maine-58986
URL:https://irisct.org/event/documentary-screening-of-the-film-i-come-from-away/
LOCATION:Ferguson Library\, DiMattia Building\, Stamford\, CT
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Juneteenth!
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Milford Connecticut Juneteenth commemoration is to celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States of America. Through this celebration\, we seek to highlight the many accomplishments of the African diaspora by showcasing the culture through food\, performing arts\, and entrepreneurship. We also seek to increase public knowledge by emphasizing the many contributions made by the descendants of Africans to the American society and the world at large.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/celebrate-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Milford Town Green\, 84 S Broad St\, Milford\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Blitzer at Congregation Beth Israel
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 701 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, will be hosting author Jonathan Blitzer\, staff writer for the New Yorker. \nMr. Blitzer is the author of the book\, Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States\, Central America\, and the Making of a Crisis. \nHe will be at CBI on Wednesday\, June 4\, 7pm. \nThe book was a noted as a top 10 book of 2024 by the New York Times. \nRegister to attend at cbict.org \nWe can’t begin to heal our broken immigration system until we take an honest look at the political decisions and policies that brought us to this point. Mr. Blitzer will share what he has learned after more than a decade of reporting on immigration as well as powerful stories about immigrants whose lives have been deeply affected. \nHis talk will be followed by a conversation with Bob Fishman\, Founding Executive Director of CIRC (CT Immigrant and Refugee Coalition) and Maggie Mitchell Salem\, Executive Director of IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Service). \nRiver Bend Books of West Hartford will supply our books. \nA note from them: \nAttendees can order copies through this link and we will bring their prepaid books to the event for them. \nhttps://www.riverbendbookshop.com/book/9781984880826 \nThey can note “Beth Israel event” in the comments section of checkout page to designate their event order.
URL:https://irisct.org/event/jonathan-blitzer-at-congregation-beth-israel/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 701 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT
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