Community
NBPL Hosting Neighborhood Housing for Financial Fitness Workshop
The New Britain Public Library is hosting Neighborhood Housing of Greater New Britain for a Financial Fitness Workshop. The Library says, Take charge of your finances and build a solid financial future with our Financial Fitness Workshop. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of money management, including effective use of credit, savings […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Seraph Brass
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Seraph Brass. The Music Series at South Church says that, Celebrating its tenth-anniversary season, Seraph Brass was founded with a mission to showcase the excellence of female brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning a Celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day for 2024. “Join us for a powerful celebration of crafts, food, and inspiring speakers as we honor Indigenous resilience and culture!” the Coalition says. “All are welcome, but registration is required—don’t miss out!” The event, sponsored by the Coalition and Insight […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting “100 Hours of Astronomy”
The CCSU Planetarium is celebrating the International 100 Hours of Astronomy. “Join us for free ‘open planetarium’ hours,” the Planetarium says, “12:15-1:15 PM, Wednesday through Friday, October 2-4.” “Meet the planetarium director! Get a sneak peak at upcoming planetarium shows! Get your astronomy questions answered! Make a planisphere! Free swag!” adds the Planetarium The event […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 30th to Oct 6th
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New Britain Public Library Offering Free Tutoring to New Britain Teens
The New Britain Public Library says that, “We’re excited to announce the return of the New Britain Public Library Homework Center.” “The Homework Center,” the Library says is, “a free one-on-one tutoring service.” The program is set to begin on October 2, 2024 and continue to May 29, 2025. The Library says that the Homework […]
Friends of New Britain Public Library Hosting Fall Book Sale
“It’s almost here,” say Friends of New Britain Public Library, “the long-awaited Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library.” “Thanks to generous donations from our patrons,” the organization says, “we offer lots of great reads for all ages. If you happen to be in the library over the next […]
Racial Justice Coalition to Host Discussion on Gentrification and Resistance
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a Latin Heritage Month Dinner Discussion on Gentrification and Resistance from Puerto Rico to New Britain. The event is with Dr. Bulaong Ramiz. “Dr. Ramiz will dive into how communities in Puerto Rico and New Britain are pushing back against gentrification,” the Coalition says, “preserving cultural heritage, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 29, 2024 include
New Britain Roots Hosting Annual “Garden Crawl”
New Britain ROOTS is hosting annual Garden Crawl event. “Tour our beloved school gardens,” says the organization, “and learn more about our work in the community.” The event is September 29, 2024, starting at 11:00am at the Senior Center, located at 55 Pearl. “Participants will have the opportunity to see and experience the work that […]
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 […]
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