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Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A nonprofit from Hartford launched the Maxi Taxi on Thursday morning to deliver free period and hygiene products to 115 partner agencies in the Greater Hartford area & the van holds up to 800 totes to help local schools, shelters and clinics fight period poverty.  FOX61

CRIME NEWS

  • Murder suspect Jose Morales testified on April 16 in state Superior Court in Milford about unknown intruders linked to the killing of Christine Holloway inside her Myrtle Avenue home, and he will return to the witness stand on Thursday for further questioning.  Connecticut Post

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Birth Moon Crystal Bracelet Making Class

    1:30-3:30 p.m. — Mondazzi Book, Bead & Crystal — $30.00 — Create a personalized moon phase bracelet while exploring lunar influences and crystal healing properties.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Hartford Caribbean Dance Fitness Camp

    7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Fun event — Experience the world's most electrifying Caribbean dance fitness class with all fitness levels welcome.

    Mon, 4/21/25

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  • Romeo and Juliet

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope unfolds in this timeless tale of young love.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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  • Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope in a classic tale of young love.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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  • 2025 NAfME All-Eastern Conference

    April 24-27 — Connecticut Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Advocate, elevate, and celebrate music education at this enriching conference.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • Mark Wood Performance

    7-11 p.m. — Kingswood Oxford School — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music with Emmy-winning composer and recording artist Mark Wood.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025

    8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Earth Day Celebration at Mill Street Marketplace

    10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mill Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor market featuring sustainability, live music, and delicious food options.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Hartford Yard Goats vs. Chesapeake Baysox

    7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Chesapeake Baysox in an exciting baseball matchup.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • Spanish Parenting Education Class

    9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Catholic Charities — Free — Engage in a comprehensive parenting education class tailored for Spanish-speaking families.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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