CCSU to Host Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Conference
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting a conference on Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to discuss, “how AI can revolutionize and enhance both educational practices and workforce skills development.” “The conference reflects Central’s ongoing initiative to advance Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence education,” CCSU says, “while empowering educators and students to […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Game Night Social
New Britain Public Library is welcoming the community to a “Game Night Social.” “New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games?” asks the Library. “Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play?” “Join us on the last Thursday of the Month,” the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 16th to 22nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 22, 2024 include
New Britain Public Library to Unveil New Toy Library for Teens
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will unveil its new Toy Library for teens, supported by Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank. Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank, who provided funding for the Toy Library, are to join in the unveiling. The Library says that due, to generous funding from nonprofit organization […]
Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive, Allen Street Project and “NB Flush” Resolutions Approved
In its meeting yesterday, the City Council approved a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale Siteworks Corporation of Berlin for the Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2. Before the Council approved the resolution, Public Works Director Mark Moriarty told the Council that the project should be complete by late spring to summer. The Council […]
Local Black Residents to Share Life’s Journey in Speakers’ Series
There is to be an Ebenezer D. Bassett Black History Society and Nkonoki-Ward Associate F.A.C.E.S. speaker series at which, event organizers say, Local Black residents have been invited to share their life’s journey or that of a formidable deceased relative from the New Britain community including Ms. Jane Johnson by Cornell Small, September 19, 2024, […]
Three Members of CCSU Community Win Latino de Oro Awards
A Central Connecticut State University student, and the University’s President and a Vice President were recognized at the recent Latino de Oro Awards presented recently by Identidad Latina Multimedia. CCSU noted that, “The Latino de Oro awards were created in 2005 to recognize Latino and non-Latino individuals whose professional accomplishments have made a positive contribution […]
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting Open House
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting an Open House event saying, You’re invited to our open house! Join us on Saturday, September 21 at the Center of Excellence in New Britain to learn about our program for kids ages 5-17. Our multicultural program empowers youth through arts and humanities workshops and features music, dance, […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Audubon Society for a “Beginning Birding Workshop”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting the Audubon Society for a “Beginning Birding Workshop”, saying, Join us for Beginning Birding: An introduction to birds and birding, brought to you by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Learn about the variety of our local birds and how to go about identifying them. What equipment will you need? […]
“Interstellar Dust Bunnies” to be Featured at CCSU Planetarium Shows
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on “Interstellar Dust Bunnies” – nebulae. The CCSU Planetarium says, Stars get a lot of attention, but nebulous gas and dust between those stars creates some of the most picturesque imagery in astronomy. Where does all of the nebulosity come from? The events are Wednesday, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Sep 9th and 15th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 15, 2024 include
Council to Consider Award of Contract for Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Project
The City Council will be asked, at its upcoming meeting, to approve a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale Siteworks Corporation of Berlin for the Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2. The project is being funded by the city’s use of $2 million from COVID relief funds that the federal government provided the city. […]
Hole in the Wall Theater to Host Acting Workshop
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning an Acting Workshop, with sessions starting in September and running through December. The Theater says that the workshop is, An opportunity to grow, learn, and exercise the emotional and physical skills of acting. Join us in this lesson where we encourage the development of the many […]
New Britain NAACP to Hold Elections
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it will hold elections for its upcoming term. The Branch issued a notice: NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER ELECTION OF THE NEW BRITAIN BRANCH OF THE NAACP TO NEW BRITAIN NAACP MEMBERS: Please note the following General Membership meetings of the New Britain […]
McNamara Plans Meeting for Ward 4 Constituents
The City Council’s Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that he is planning a meeting for the constituents he represents in New Britain’s Ward 4. The meeting is planned for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00pm at Roma Sports Bar & Grill dining room at 382 Allen Street. McNamara says that, “An update […]
“Rewilding Your Lawn” at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an activity, “Reclaiming the Green : From Monoculture Lawn to Thriving Wildlife Habitat”, saying, Join regenerative landscape designer Will Hooper for a discussion of how to take sanitized, high-maintenance lawnscapes and transform them into low-maintenance, ecologically diverse landscapes of flowers, pollinators, and native wildlife. Even a few square […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Sep 2nd to 8th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 8, 2024 include
CCSU Announces Designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency
Central Connecticut State University has announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) has awarded the University for the second time as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). CCSU says that, “Central is one of only 22 institutions nationwide that hold the CAE-CO designation, and it is the only institution in New […]
Stewart Administration Proposes $750 Tax Equivalent on Redeveloped Mt. Pleasant Affordable Housing
The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is proposing that $750 per unit per year be paid, equivalent to taxes, on Mt. Pleasant housing units, after the redevelopment of the current neighborhood there. Plans call for demolishing the existing Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and replacing it with new construction. The $750 payment proposal was introduced in […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show All About Stars
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on stars. The CCSU Planetarium says, All of the stars you see in the sky belong to the Milky Way galaxy. How does a star form? How do stars evolve? What makes a star a star? Learn the answers at our next free public planetarium […]