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Catch an Amateur Act, Network with Professionals or Take a Defense Course

Five ideas for getting out this weekend.

When/Where: Friday, February 25, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Room, 3 Production Drive, Ste 3, Brookfield
Why Go: Calling all musicians and music lovers.  Acoustic acts to perform between 7 and 9:30, followed by full plugged in acts.

Price: $5

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When/Where: Saturday, February 26, 9:30 a.m. Congregational Church of Brookfield, 160 Whisconier Road, Brookfield
Why Go: The Career Networking Group Meeting meets in the Fellowship Hall on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Jobs search tips will be shared. including tips for success and challenges. Bring a copy of your resume, cover letters and target companies to the group. Please RSVP to Susan Lemke if you would like to attend at lemke_susan@yahoo.com. Also, information can be found on "Linked-In" under Brookfield CT Career Networking Group. 

Price: Free

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When/Where: Saturday, February 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northeast Tropics All Star Cheer, 558 Federal Road, Brookfield
Why Go: Northeast Tropics All Star Cheer has joined forces with Jane Doe No More to offer Escape Alive Women's Self Defense Course throughout Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. The goal of this venture is to reach as many women as possible and teach them the techniques and concepts that can prevent them from becoming a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. A portion of the proceeds from each Escape Alive goes directly to Jane Doe No More. We sincerely hope to see you there. Please pass this info on to all the Women you know! Ages 16 and up with parental consent. Please register at www.jdnm.escapealive.net.

Price: Pre-registered $30; Walk in $40

When/Where: Saturday, February 26, 7 p.m. The Room, 3 Production Drive, Ste 3, Brookfield
Why Go: Open to comics and comedy lovers of all ages. We're looking for comedians of all ages, fresh faces or seasoned professionals, to make us laugh. If You want to try to be "The funniest one in The Room" send an email to theroomct@yahoo.com. We're also looking for comedy fans to come out and support these comics and help us choose who will be named "The funniest one in The Room."

Price: $6

When/Where: Sunday, February 27, 1 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 165 Main Street, Danbury
Why Go: Film Snobbery presents, A Day at the Palace, an indie film screening series. Tickets are available at tickets.thepalacedanbury.com.
Price: $12


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