AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConnecticut Zoo Life: Beardsley Zoo is asking the public to help name a newly born Chinese goral kid, with three culture-inspired options—Leigong (thunder god), Shan (mountain), or Qilin (mythic good fortune)—and voting open until Sept. 15. Local Philanthropy: Essex Bank approved $69,500 in donations to 22 Connecticut-area nonprofits through its long-running Community Investment Program, including arts, libraries, youth services, and habitat groups. 9/11 Remembered (and Reframed): Multiple pieces mark the 25th anniversary, including personal Connecticut-area reflections and a look at how 9/11 conspiracy theories have moved into mainstream politics. Immigration & Education in CT: A Southern Connecticut State University student was arrested by ICE at Tweed New Haven Airport, while the ACLU of Connecticut sued over Hartford immigration court record access. Community & Wellness: Bristol schools will host guest presenters from the Prudence Crandall Center for teen dating-violence prevention and consent education. Arts & Meaning: Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s Legacy Academy offers a 10-month online spiritual mentoring program focused on purpose and “life at the highest frequency.”
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