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SUMMARY:March Service Provider Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting – March 2026 (In-Person)\n\n\nByNorth Hartford Ascend \n\n\n\nParker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \nThursday\, Mar 26 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nJoin us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone! \n\nThe purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs\, services\, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParker Memorial Community Center\n\n2621 Main Street \nHartford\, CT 06120 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here;  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-march-2026-in-person-tickets-1981582110435?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/2412/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Service Provider Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T193000
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SUMMARY:Plant Your Roots Community Workshop (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Create a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. \n\nCreate a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshops allow participants to grow\, connect\, and relax with nature. Positive Plant Lounge believes in blending creativity\, nature\, and mindfulness to create unforgettable experiences. In this workshop\, you’ll learn the art of designing and nurturing your self-sustaining terrarium. \nThis event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-your-roots-tickets-1984322666512?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \n\n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/plant-your-roots-community-workshop-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:March Community Conversation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Community Conversation – March 2026 (Virtual) \n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline event\nMar 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!\n\n\n\nThe North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal\, Northeast\, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. \nAscend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative. \nPLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out\, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-march-2026-virtual-tickets-1980727130166?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/march-community-conversation-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
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SUMMARY:This Is DCF Community Workshop (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:This Is DCF\nGain insight into how the Department of Children and Families in supports families\, ensures child welfare\, and fosters resilience. \n\n\n\n\nThis course provides an overview of the Department of Children and Families\, designed to educate community members\, parents and youth on the agency’s mission\, statutory mandates and responsibilities. Participants will gain insight into the role of DCF in supporting families\, ensuring child welfare\, and fostering resilience in children. The training will also cover what families can expect when interacting with DCF\, equipping attendees with essential knowledge to help navigate and engage with the system effectively. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-dcf-tickets-1983822570712?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/this-is-dcf-community-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20260203T224804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T224804Z
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SUMMARY:Service Provider Engagement Meeting February (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting – February 2026 (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nByNorth Hartford Ascend \n\n\nParker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \n\nThursday\, Feb 26 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am EST\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nJoin us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone! \n\nThe purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs\, services\, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact. \nRegister Here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-february-2026-in-person-tickets-1981580732313?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/service-provider-engagement-meeting-february-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Service Provider Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:February Community Conversation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Community Conversation – February 2026 (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParker Memorial Community Center\nFeb 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!\n\n\n\nThe North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal\, Northeast\, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. \nAscend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative. \nPLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out\, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-february-2026-in-person-tickets-1980205876081?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/february-community-conversation-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T193000
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SUMMARY:Talking Through the Tough Stuff With Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore how to respond with honesty while helping your child feel secure\, understood\, and emotionally supported.\n\n\n\nOnce the space is safe\, what do we actually say? In this hands-on session\, caregivers will practice using clear\, compassionate language to talk with children about life’s most difficult moments. Through real-life scenarios\, you’ll explore how to respond with honesty while helping your child feel secure\, understood\, and emotionally supported. Learn simple phrases that promote emotional regulation\, reduce fear\, and invite connection—even when the conversation is painful. \nIn this workshop\, caregivers will: \n\nLearn how to speak clearly and compassionately about difficult topics.\nPractice using language that supports emotional regulation and understanding.\n\nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShow less \n\nCategory: Family & Education\, Parenting\n\nOn Sale November 19: \nRegister Here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-through-the-tough-stuff-with-your-child-tickets-1641489040909?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/talking-through-the-tough-stuff-with-your-child/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251203T224509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224509Z
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SUMMARY:URISE Small Business Showcase Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:URISE Small Business Showcase\n\n\n\n\n\nDec 16 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as Small Business Masterclass participants showcase their ideas.\n\n\n\nURISE Small Business Masterclass Series participants will showcase their ideas and businesses. In the Small Business Masterclass Series\, participants learned how to be more intentional about starting or scaling your business\, and gain expert insight into branding\, marketing\, and financial systems for success. Invest time in yourself and your business by attending these sessions. \nThis event is presented by URISE. Inc. URISE Ventures is a local nonprofit organization that believes the key to closing the wealth gap is by closing the education gap. URISE’s award-winning business and entrepreneurship programs and events provide underserved individuals and families with the knowledge\, guidance and resources they need to make their financial and entrepreneurial dreams a reality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/urise-small-business-showcase-tickets-1976762566048?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/urise-small-business-showcase-community-workshop/
LOCATION:BENNETT BUILDING  1229 Albany Avenue Hartford\, CT 06112\, Bennett Building\, Hartford\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251203T224314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224314Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adults: Network Like a Pro Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults: Network Like a Pro\n\n\nOverview\n\nLearn practical strategies to level up your skills and create meaningful connections for success in every area of life. \n\nJoin us for an engaging\, high-energy workshop designed to help young adults build confidence and master the art of networking. Hosted by Young Legends in partnership with KJR Consulting\, this real-world training will provide practical strategies to level up your skills and create meaningful connections for success in every area of life. \nMaster the art of building authentic connections in this interactive workshop. Learn practical strategies to grow your network and engage with confidence. This session will also feature the Young Legends as participants\, offering a unique opportunity to connect with emerging leaders and share insights. Young adult attendees can receive incentives for their participation. \nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister Here; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-adults-network-like-a-pro-tickets-1976761617210?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \n 
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/young-adults-network-like-a-pro-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T193000
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CREATED:20251203T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224045Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action: The Label Conversation Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy in Action: The Label Conversation\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Dec 10 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nEquipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their children within the educational system. \n\nTurn strong emotions into powerful advocacy. Equipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their children within the educational system\, transforming potentially challenging emotions into constructive action. Covering: \n\n\n\n\nParents’ rights under IDEA and Section 504\nCommon emotions when your child is identified for services\nHow to channel frustration into action-oriented communication\nPractical advocacy skills for school meetings\n\nThis workshop is part of a series\, “The Label Conversation: A Parent Workshop on IEPs\, 504s\, and Advocacy.” Throughout these workshops\, caregivers will engage in interactive exercises\, guided discussions\, and practical skill-building to help you navigate the educational system effectively and support your child’s unique learning journey. Presented by Latoya Clayton-Brown of Lifetime Center. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\n\n\nRegister here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-in-action-the-label-conversation-tickets-1969989668128?aff=odcleoeventsincollection#location
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/advocacy-in-action-the-label-conversation-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251203T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T223712Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Conflict & Simple Tools for De-escalation Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Conflict & Simple Tools for De-escalation\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, Dec 8 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm EST\nconflict really is\, how anger escalates\, and a simple three-step method for calming tense situations.\n\n\n\n\n\nConflict happens at home\, at work\, and in everyday life — and it’s a normal part of being human. But when emotions get hot\, it’s easy to say or do something that makes things worse instead of better. In this hands-on session\, participants will learn what conflict really is\, how anger escalates\, and a simple three-step method for calming tense situations. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine what conflict is and isn’t\nDescribe and recognize the stages of anger.\nApply a simple 3-step process for de-escalating tense moments.\n\nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister Below\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-conflict-simple-tools-for-de-escalation-tickets-1974419384529?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/understanding-conflict-simple-tools-for-de-escalation-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T193000
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CREATED:20251104T225055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T225055Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Talk – Preparing for Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to build the emotional environment children need to engage in sensitive conversations.\n\n\nRegister here; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-ready-to-talk-preparing-for-difficult-conversations-tickets-1641487235509?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/getting-ready-to-talk-preparing-for-difficult-conversations/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251118T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T224304Z
UID:2067-1763575200-1763580600@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation - November 2025 (Virtual)
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URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-november-2025-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation - November 2025 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTopic: Event: Community Conversation: “Raise the Bar – Goals After High School” \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!\n\n\n\nThe North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal\, Northeast\, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. \nAscend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative. \n\nRegister here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-november-2025-in-person-tickets-1117761267039?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \n 
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-november-2025-in-person/
LOCATION:Wish Museum School\, 104 Vine Street\, Hartford\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251104T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T224858Z
UID:2277-1763056800-1763062200@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Staying True to Your Caregiver Values in Tough Moments
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nReflect on their core values\, explore how stress and life experiences influence their responses\, and identify ways to stay grounded.\n\n\n\nEven when we know the kind of caregiver we want to be\, life’s pressures and stress can throw us off course. This interactive session invites caregivers of youth to reflect on their core values\, explore how stress and life experiences influence their responses\, and identify ways to stay grounded and intentional\, especially during challenging moments. \nIn this workshop\, caregivers will: \n\nName the key values that guide how they care for and respond to children.\nRecognize how stress and personal history influence their reactions.\nIdentify one practical strategy for staying aligned with their values under pressure.\n\nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/staying-true-to-your-caregiver-values-in-tough-moments-tickets-1641486433109?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/staying-true-to-your-caregiver-values-in-tough-moments/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251104T224557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T224557Z
UID:2275-1762970400-1762975800@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Send it Right! Writing Professional Emails That Get Noticed
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to craft professional emails that are clear\, direct\, and purposeful\, so your message gets noticed for all the right reasons.\n\n\n\nYour voice is powerful. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to craft professional emails that are clear\, direct\, and purposeful\, so your message gets noticed for all the right reasons. \n\nThrough practical examples and hands-on practice\, participants will:\nLearn the five essential parts of a professional email and how to use each effectively.\nApply the CDP Framework (Clear\, Direct\, Purposeful) to strengthen every message.\nSet the right tone to build credibility and authentic connection.\nExplore how to use AI tools as a writing co-pilot\, while keeping your authentic voice in the pilot’s seat.\n\nBy the end\, you’ll leave with confidence\, ready to write emails that open doors\, build partnerships\, and move your mission forward. \nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\nRegister Here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/send-it-right-writing-professional-emails-that-get-noticed-tickets-1835682368379?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/send-it-right-writing-professional-emails-that-get-noticed/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251001T203739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203739Z
UID:2232-1761847200-1761854400@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Budgeting and Financials - Community Workshop (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Learn essential personal and business insight on start-up costs\, fixed and operational costs\, and why you should use a recordkeeping system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nThursday\, October 30 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nBENNETT BUILDING \n1229 Albany Avenue Hartford\, CT 06112 \n\n\nRegister here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-budgeting-and-financials-tickets-1708702046819?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/small-business-budgeting-and-financials-community-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:BENNETT BUILDING  1229 Albany Avenue Hartford\, CT 06112\, Bennett Building\, Hartford\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251001T185943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190121Z
UID:2229-1761242400-1761247800@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Staying True to Your Caregiver Values in Tough Moments - Community Workshop (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23\n\n\n\nStaying True to Your Caregiver Values in Tough Moments\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend Pipeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReflect on their core values\, explore how stress and life experiences influence their responses\, and identify ways to stay grounded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, October 23 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\nHealth • Mental health\n\n\n\n\n\nEven when we know the kind of caregiver we want to be\, life’s pressures and stress can throw us off course. This interactive session invites caregivers of youth to reflect on their core values\, explore how stress and life experiences influence their responses\, and identify ways to stay grounded and intentional\, especially during challenging moments. \nIn this workshop\, caregivers will: \n\nName the key values that guide how they care for and respond to children.\nRecognize how stress and personal history influence their reactions.\nIdentify one practical strategy for staying aligned with their values under pressure.\n\nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here;  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/staying-true-to-your-caregiver-values-in-tough-moments-tickets-1641486433109?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/staying-true-to-your-caregiver-values-in-tough-moments-community-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251009T133439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T133439Z
UID:2244-1761240600-1761246000@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Skill Building for Young Adults - Young Legends Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up your professional skills? Join us for Skill Building for Young Adults – a high-energy workshop designed to help you stand out and succeed! This month’s focus: Send It Right: Writing Professional Emails That Get Noticed October 23rd |  5:30–7:00 PM Parker Memorial\, 2621 Main St\, Hartford\, CT Young adults who attend will receive gift cards! Registration is encouraged  Don’t miss this chance to boost your confidence and communication skills. Register here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfdFqda…/viewform
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/skill-building-for-young-adults-young-legends-workshop/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251001T183943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184846Z
UID:2223-1760637600-1760643000@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Your Business Brand\, Your Success Story  - Community Workshop (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\n\n\n\nYour Business Brand\, Your Success Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend Pipeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to structure your business brand identity and storyline to stand out from the competition and build a solid marketing strategy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, October 16 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nBENNETT BUILDING \n1229 Albany Avenue Hartford\, CT 06112 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\nBusiness • Sales & Marketing\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Business Brand\, Your Success Story – Learn how to structure your business brand identity and storyline to stand out from the competition and build a solid marketing strategy and plan. \nAre you looking to start a business and want to learn what it takes? Do you have a business and want to better understand business principles? Then\, you should join us for a four-part Small Business Masterclass Series. You’ll learn how to be more intentional about starting or scaling your business\, and gain expert insight into branding\, marketing\, and financial systems for success. Invest time in yourself and your business by attending these sessions. \nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by URISE. Inc. URISE Ventures is a local nonprofit organization that believes the key to closing the wealth gap is by closing the education gap. URISE’s award-winning business and entrepreneurship programs and events provide underserved individuals and families with the knowledge\, guidance and resources they need to make their financial and entrepreneurial dreams a reality. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\nRegister here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-business-brand-your-success-story-tickets-1708696189299?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/your-business-brand-your-success-story-community-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:BENNETT BUILDING  1229 Albany Avenue Hartford\, CT 06112\, Bennett Building\, Hartford\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250826T201003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T201003Z
UID:2065-1760551200-1760556600@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation - October 2025 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-october-2025-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20251001T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T182040Z
UID:2214-1759946400-1759951800@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Plant Your Roots - Community Workshop (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Create a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nWednesday\, October 8 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\nHome & Lifestyle • Home & Garden\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshops allow participants to grow\, connect\, and relax with nature. Positive Plant Lounge believes in blending creativity\, nature\, and mindfulness to create unforgettable experiences. In this workshop\, you’ll learn the art of designing and nurturing your self-sustaining terrarium. \nThis event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-your-roots-tickets-1707922796059?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/plant-your-roots-community-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250905T185359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T185359Z
UID:2141-1758823200-1758828600@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Becoming the Grown-up They Need – Growing as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 25\n\n\n\nBecoming the Grown-up They Need – Growing as a Caregiver\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend Pipeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore how your personal growth influences your child’s development\, and walk away with a simple plan to grow with intention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nThursday\, September 25 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \nGet directions
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/becoming-the-grown-up-they-need-growing-as-a-caregiver/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250905T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T190055Z
UID:2143-1758132000-1758137400@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation - September 2025 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nWednesday\, September 17 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMilner Middle School \n150 Tower Avenue Hartford\, CT 06120
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-september-2025-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Milner Middle School\, 150 Tower Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250826T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200831Z
UID:2063-1758132000-1758137400@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation - September 2025 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-september-2025-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250724T170703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T170734Z
UID:1732-1756922400-1756927800@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop - Navigating the System: Partnering with Schools
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 3\n\n\n\nNavigating the System: Partnering with Schools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGain practical tools for communicating with teachers and staff\, understand how schools work\, and create an action plan to stay involved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend Pipeline \n\n\n156 followers\n\n\n\nLots of repeat customers 📈\n\n\n\nFollow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nWednesday\, September 3 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \nGet directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 1 hour 30 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to confidently engage with your child’s school and advocate for their success. Parents will gain practical tools for communicating with teachers and staff\, understand how schools work\, and create an action plan to stay involved year-round. In this workshop\, participants will: \n• Gain confidence in engaging with schools as a parent/caregiver partner. \n• Understand how the school system works and who to contact for support. \n• Practice effective communication with school personnel. \n• Create a seasonal action plan to maintain involvement throughout the school year. \nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\nRegister here; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-system-partnering-with-schools-tickets-1513793971519?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/navigating-the-system-partnering-with-schools/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250724T170953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T170953Z
UID:1735-1756373400-1756380600@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting - August 2025 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 28\n\n\n\nService Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting – August 2025 (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy North Hartford Ascend Pipeline \n\n\n156 followers\n\n\n\nLots of repeat customers 📈\n\n\n\nFollow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nThursday\, August 28 · 9:30 – 11:30am EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \nGet directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs\, services\, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact. \n\nRegister here; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-august-2025-in-person-tickets-1117920854369?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-august-2025-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Service Provider Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250724T170420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T132800Z
UID:1730-1755712800-1755718200@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:August Community Conversation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 20\n\n\n\nCommunity Conversation – August 2025 (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nWednesday\, August 20 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nS.A.N.D. Elementary School \n1750 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06120 \nGet directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 1 hour 30 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal\, Northeast\, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. \nAscend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative. \n\nRegister Here:  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-august-2025-in-person-tickets-1116789360039?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \n 
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/august-community-conversation-in-person/
LOCATION:S.A.N.D Elementary School\, 1750 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250702T174823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T175012Z
UID:1700-1753984800-1753990200@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Communicating With Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Date and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, July 31 · 6 – 7:30pm EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nParker Memorial Community Center \n2621 Main Street Hartford\, CT 06120 \nGet directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 1 hour 30 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild a deeper bond with your child through meaningful conversations. In this interactive session\, participants will learn simple ways to check in weekly\, encourage emotional expression\, and start age appropriate conversations that strengthen trust and connection at home. In this workshop\, participants will: \n\nLearn the importance of consistent parent/caregiver-child communication.\nPractice using a weekly check-in script to foster open dialogue.\nIdentify age-appropriate conversation starters.\nLearn emotional vocabulary tools to help children express feelings.\n\nThis Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies\, organizations and teams seeking better alignment\, better engagement\, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health\, helps leaders diagnose specific problems\, and provides the knowledge\, insight\, and tools to achieve success. \nThe event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/communicating-with-your-child-tickets-1450635492809?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/communicating-with-your-child/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T134204
CREATED:20250724T171505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T171505Z
UID:1737-1753896600-1753902000@northhartfordascend.org
SUMMARY:Young Legends Skill Building Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin The Young Legends at Parker Memorial Community Center at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday\, July 30th and Thursday\, August 28th for a two-part powerful training focused on key aspects of professional workplace behavior. You can find a short description of both trainings below.  \n“Leading From The Inside Out”: Discover how understanding your core values and building self-awareness can shape your leadership style and workplace presence. \n“Step Up & Lead The Room”: Strengthen your facilitation skills through hands-on practice and proven techniques to confidently lead group discussions. \nLocation: Parker Memorial – 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT 06120\n\nRegister here;\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdFqda-yMYKTalQBBkYPL82NBTowuuBEfuzx6JMc6QY-bgCg/viewform
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/young-legends-skill-building-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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