Community
“DMV Day” to be at New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library is to host a “DMV Day” event. The Library says that, Services Offered (**WILL BE MAILED TO CUSTOMER AFTER EVENT)• GENERAL INFORMATION• DISABLED PARKING PLACARDS• LICENSE/ID RENEWALS**• LICENSE/ID DUPLICATES**• LICENSE SUSPENSION PAYMENTS• PAYMENTS OF FINES/INSURANCE The event is to be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Council President to Honor Influential Women in Celebration of Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, New Britain City Council President Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced an event honoring, “influential women who have made significant contributions to our community.” Santiago has announced that State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), State Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), and State […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 18th to 24th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 24, 2024 include,
‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding March Membership Meeting and Iftar
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Membership Meeting and Iftar. The event is March 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. “Join us for our March Membership Meeting and Iftar as we break bread, share stories, and strengthen our commitment to justice and liberation,” the Coalition says, asking people to RVSP online for food […]
New Britain NAACP Pasta Dinner Fundraiser And Membership Event Coming This Saturday
The NAACP New Britain Branch is holding its pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event this Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The NAACP says, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community.” The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, $30 for […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, saying, Bring your Easter basket and search for eggs on the library lawn. Rain location: the Children’s Department. Find a golden egg and win a prize! For children 10 and under accompanied by an adult. The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”. “Spring is almost here,” says the Planetarium, “but before we bid the cold temperatures farewell, let’s take a trip to the ice giant planets in the outer solar system, Uranus and Neptune, and their moons.” “Join us for a free public planetarium […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace to Teach About Cricut Machine
“Curious about how to use our Cricut machine,” the New Britain Public Library, asks. “Want to learn more about the variety of projects you can make?” The Library says, Register now for our Intro to the Cricut Machine Workshop! We’ll explore how to import or create designs to craft personalized projects using vinyl, paper, and […]
School System Publishes 2024-2025 School Calendar
It may still be winter, turning to early spring, but the New Britain school district, looking ahead to next autumn, has published its calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The 2024 – 2025 calendar says that the school year begins on August 26, 2024 and ends on June 9, 2025. The school district updates the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 17, 2024 include,
Contest Invites Kids to Show How They Would Promote Clean Energy and Efficiency
Students in Connecticut are being invited to show, “how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable solutions,” in the 19th Annual Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest, sponsored by Energize Connecticut℠ and its sponsors, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas. In the contest, sponsors say, students […]
NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater are once again hosting its Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser event. “Get ready for a night of fabulous drag queens,” the youth theater program says, “exciting bingo games, and loads of fun while raising funds for New Britain’s young performers.” The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm […]
CCSU Nursing School to Host “Baby Shower” to Provide Information on Resources for Pregnant Women
The CCSU Department of Nursing has announced that it is hosting its second annual community baby shower event, in which, Central Nursing students and other volunteers will provide guests with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, the Hospital of Central Connecticut Family Birth Place, Wheeler Clinic, and other […]
30th Annual Africana Studies Conference to be Held at CCSU
“Explore the power of the word,” the CCSU Center for Africana Studies says, inviting people to the 30th Annual Africana Studies Conference at CCSU The free conference is to be held on March 7, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at CCSU’s Memorial Hall. The Center says that, This year, attendees will explore the theme “The […]
Trinity-On-Main Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
New Britain’s Trinity-On-Main arts and performance venue is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt event. The event is to include, “pizza and refreshments at 12 noon,” Trinity-On-Main says, “followed by the Easter Egg Hunt,” adding, “family friendly movie starts at 1:00!” The event is March 30, 2024. Trinity-On-Main says that event is for kids, ages […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Computer Basics Class on GMail
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Computer Basics Class on GMail. The Library adds, Come check out our new monthly program, Computer Basics! We’re going back to the beginning and building up your knowledge about how to use computers. This lesson is hands-on. It will be about step by step creating a Gmail […]
Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago Hosting “Pizza and Public Service” Event
State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are host a “Pizza and Public Service” event. They invite people to, Please join us for an informative meeting on state and local efforts for improving our neighborhoods, economic development and other work being done. We anticipate a great exchange of ideas […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 10, 2024 include,