Community
Longest Night Service Remembers Lives Lost in 2024
Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A “Longest Night Service” was held at South Church in the Downtown District December 20th to remember individuals who died here in 2024 after experiencing homelessness. The late afternoon service that is observed each year as the “homeless persons’ Memorial Day” was held […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 29, 2024 include
Music Series at South Church Presenting Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols
The Music Series at South Church is hosting its Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols. The Music Series at South Church says that, Join us at South Church for our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a luminous celebration that speaks to the heart of the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free “Xmas/Winter Solstice Show”
The CCSU Planetarium and Observatory is hosting an “Xmas/Winter Solstice Show.” The Planetarium says, The year is coming to an end and it’s time to celebrate! Join us in our annual celebration of the astronomical roots of Christmas at our next free public planetarium show. After the evening show, if skies are clear, join us […]
Open Mic Night – Holiday Edition – at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Holiday Edition Open Mic Night, saying, Join us for a special holiday edition of our Open Mic Night! Sing original songs, sing karaoke, recite a poem, or just sit back and relax and enjoy the music and holiday treats! Sign up to perform by calling in or […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting its end-of-the-year Community Meeting. “The time has come for the final Community (formerly known as Membership) Meeting of the year!,” the Coalition says. “Please join the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition as we celebrate our successes, review our challenges, and discuss our goals for 2025.” The event […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 16th to 22nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 22, 2024 include
Vision Zero Task Force Sets Goals To Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Safety Plan Can Lead To Federal Implementation Grants By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council approved a resolution on December 11th setting long-range goals to “reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by 50% by 2035 and to reach ‘Vision Zero’ by 2045.” A Vision Zero Task Force, announced by Mayor Stewart last May, […]
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting Kwanzaa Celebration
By Candyce Scott, The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration with, “live music, performances, vendors and more.” As Alderwoman, I have focused my work on building a community of inclusion, collaborations and shining a light on all the citizens of New Britain. I do this by inquiring about cultures, some I am […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation, “Beers Around the World”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Beers Around the World”, saying, Join Advanced Cicerone, author, cartoonist, and international beer judge Em Sauter for a fully illustrated guide to the world of beer from its long history to myriad styles and more! We’ll travel throughout the world to see how different world […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 9th to 15th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 15, 2024 include,
7th Annual New Britain Wreaths Across America to be Held
Organizers of the New Britain Wreaths Across America have announced that they are planning the Following a public ceremony Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am, organizers say, more than 1,400 wreaths honoring those who served and those we’ve lost upon the gravesites of Veterans interred in the Veterans’ Sections of Fairview. In previous years, it […]
New Britain Area Interfaith Conference Organizing “Candlelight Vigil in a World Darkened by Violence”
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference is organizing a “Candlelight Vigil in a World Darkened by Violence” Organizers say that, It is a service of prayer for those affected by violence, those driven to violence, and those responding to violence. Prayers, brief remarks and music will be followed by a procession outdoors for candle lighting […]
Parks and Recreation to Host Breakfast with Santa
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” Parks and Recreation says. “He’ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” “Pre-registration is required,” adds Parks and Recreation says, “all […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation,”Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”, saying, Join us for a presentation by law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri about care options for yourself or your loved ones.This program will help you better understand how to avoid putting your-hard earned assets […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 2nd to 8th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 8, 2024 include,
American Red Cross Blood Drive to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Join us for a blood drive at the New Britain Public Library! Sign up online at redcross.org or give us a call to register. You can also go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter 06051 to find our blood drive! The event is […]
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need
A Community Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need is being planned by the Black Ministerial Alliance, the city Police and Fire departments and staff and students at EC Goodwin Technical High School. The event has become an annual tradition for Thanksgiving. Organizers invite people to share in, “Sit down meals served by community volunteers.” “For […]
Insight of New England Counseling Hosting Native American Heritage Month Activity Day
A Native American Heritage Month Activity Day is planned by Insight of New England Counseling, Candyce Scott, MA. LPC of Insight has announced. Light refreshments are to be served and, Scott adds, the event is to include the making of dream catchers and edible teepees. The event is to be Friday, November 22, 2024 at […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Third Political Education Session on Gentrification to Discuss Navigating Gentrification
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning the third installment of its Political Education Series on Gentrification. The discussion is to be about Navigating Gentrification. The event is to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The Coalition says, Join us for our upcoming Political Education Series on Gentrification!Together, let’s dive deep into […]