19 March, 2024
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Bringing the Community Together at Willow Street Park Community Day, July 29th

By Elena Trueworthy The North-Oak neighborhood volunteers never stop working. In a packed room at the Oak St. Police Substation on Monday night, members of the NRZ welcomed Fire Chief Ronalter to share information and respond to questions by the group.  A good portion of the time, however, was also spent going over the final […]

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Terry Turcotte Appointed as Principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center

Roosevelt Early Learning Center’s Interim Principal has been elevated to serve as the school’s Principal. “I look forward to providing students and families with a foundation for success throughout their educational years by focusing on the academic, emotional, and social needs of the whole child,” said Turcotte. “As interim principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center, […]

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“Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” Playing at the Hole in the Wall Theater

The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. The play is an adaptation, by Rachel Teagle, of the famous story by Lewis Carroll. This production is directed by Mary Roane and produced by Elizabeth Hill. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, “Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in this […]

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Rescheduled “Finding Dory” at Willow Brook Pool ‘Flick & Float’ July 28th

The popular Disney movie “Finding Dory” will be shown at the Willow Brook Pool on Mill Street on Friday, July 28, 2017. The movie presentation is a city Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ event, one of the Parks and Recreation pool party programs held throughout the summer. The gates for the “Finding Dory” ‘Flick […]

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New Britain Youth Theater’s “The Lion King Jr” Opening on July 28th

The New Britain Youth Theater‘s presentation of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” will open on Friday, July 28th at Holmes Elementary School. The NBYT describes the play: Along with Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and other favorites from Disney’s blockbuster of the screen and stage, over forty children and teens from throughout Connecticut will participate on stage and behind […]

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Justin Carlin Named Director of NBHS Golden Hurricanes Marching Band

Justin Carlin, who was a member of the Golden Hurricanes Marching Band, himself, as a New Britain High School student years ago, has returned to lead the Golden Hurricanes as its new Director. “As a product of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, I am both proud and humbled to be the next band director […]

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2017 Willow Street Park Community Day to be Held July 29th

The North-Oak neighborhood will celebrate the 2017 Willow Street Park Community Day on Saturday, July 29th. The event will be held at the Willow Street Park from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. There will be free food, arts and crafts, community resources and prayer and a three-on-three basketball tournament. The 2017 Community Day will be held in honor […]

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‘Arresting Knowledge’ Event at Diaspora Multicultural Society July 22nd

The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. will host an event by the organization Artists for Literacy, “Arresting Knowledge – Thinking Clearly About Media”. The non-profit Artists for Literacy says its purpose is to inspire critical thinking about media in the fake news era among adults from all walks of life. The organization is presenting, “the first-stop of […]