You may know the game as Cornhole or Bag-O and have seen it played in stadium parking lots before a football game or at a neighborhood BBQ.  It is huge in many parts of the country and has become very popular in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport where Burroughs is located.

Like throwing a party? 

Want to help Burroughs Community Center's youth programs and have fun at the same time?

St. Ann's Lobsterfest fundraiser is fun for the whole family with music, face painting, pinata, and, of course, great food!  Saturday, August 8 from 3 PM to 9 PM at the SS Norden Club, 4 Seabright Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.  Food served from 3 PM to 8 PM.  Tickets can be purchased at St. Ann's Rectory at 481 Brewster Street or at Harborview Market at 218 Harborview Avenue.  Adults: $25  Children: $5.

Are you ready?

Saturday February 7th 2009 is Burroughs 2nd annual Freezin' for a Reason!

Dozens of supporters will be running into the ice cold waters of Long Island Sound to help raise money for the Burroughs Community Center  ~ and we want you to join in on the fun!

To make a donation or to create your online fundraising page go to www.Firstgiving.com/burroughs  and get family & friends to support you right away!

Police Chief Norwood wants to hear from us.  He is giving all stakeholders an opportunity to address their neighborhood's specific trouble spots.  He will have police teams present that will break out into discussion groups to address our respective issues and find solutions.    Pleas

Pole Dedication
10:00 am at Black Rock Elementary School
Thursday, September 20, 2007

Please join PRN Relief International at a Cocktail Reception on Monday, September 10 at 6 PM at the Black Rock Yacht Club, 80 Grovers Avenue in Black Rock.  Donation: $100 per person.  Master of Ceremonies: David Smith, WICC; Special Guest: Fr. Charles Allen, S.J.

PRN Relief International is comprised of volunteer Physicians, Residents and Nurses.  All proceeds go to their efforts to bring free medical care to the people who need it most...in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.

MURDER AT THE CHIMNEYS: A Special Event to Benefit The Discovery Museum Solve the murder mystery while touring through the Designer Show House at the famed mansion, The Chimneys. Examine each room, gather the clues, solve the murder and win a spectacular prize. Gourmet Desserts, After Dinner Drinks, Wine, Champagne and Murder!

Get the inside scoop on what it takes to present a designer show house. Be among the first to preview Autumn at the Chimneys, benefiting the Burroughs Community Center.  Meet the designers, view their storyboards and be inspired!
Admission is $30 and allows full access to the sneak peek AND the completed house.  The completed show house will run from September 16 through October 14, 2007.