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“Bleibol!” Exhibit Features New Britain’s Springer Family At Museum for Culture and History
¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues Opens Aug. 12 and Runs Though November 5 By John McNamara The Connecticut Museum for History and Culture’s exhibition “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas“ that opens on Saturday, August 12 celebrates baseball through the experiences of […]
Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament to Be Held Saturday and Sunday
The historic Osgood Schootout benefit basketball tournament to be held this Saturday, August 12, 2023 and Sunday, August 13th.
Opportunity Fair to be Held for Jobs at Ellis Street Mill Construction Project
An “Opportunity Fair” is being planned for jobs at the construction project to convert an Ellis Street factory building into apartments.
“Connecticut Authors and Artists” Event to Benefit Trinity-On-Main
The Connecticut Authors Partnership are planning a “Connecticut Authors and Artists” event to benefit Trinity-On-Main.
40th Dożynki Festival Next Weekend
The 40th celebration of the New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, is being planned for August 19, 2023 and is to occur at the Polish Falcon “Polanka” Field.
2023 Armenian Festival Planned
The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain is to hold its annual Armenian Festival, celebrating Armenian culture, food and music.
YWCA Hosting Paint Party
“Join us for a DIY paint party,” the YWCA says, asking what is a better, “way to enter fall than a handmade painting for the upcoming season.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event, saying, “Paint fun for all ages.”
Community Events in New Britain Aug 7th to 13th
From Monday, August 7, 2023 to Sunday, August 13th, community events and meetings in New Britain include, [MEC id=”33886″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation and you are […]
Blaze Barber Shop Hosting Training and Motivation Center’s 10th Annual School Supply Giveaway
Blaze Barber Shop is once again hosting the Training and Motivation Center (TMC) Annual School Supply Giveaway, the tenth year of the event.
100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event to be Hosted by Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain, with ALM’s Ministries International, are leading a 100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event.
Training and Motivation Center Holding Stuff A Cruiser School Supply Drive
The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is holding Stuff a Cruiser School Supply Drive at Costco on August 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, 2023.
YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments To Present “The Wedding Singer”
The YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments are presenting “The Wedding Singer”.
Friendship Service Center Hosting Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament
The Friendship Service Center is hosting a “Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament” to, “support the mission of Friendship Service Center, Inc.”
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”
CSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”.
Back to School “Blast Off” Carnival Hosted by Stewart, Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention
Mayor Erin Stewart, city Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention are hosting a Blast Off” back-to-school carnival
First “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive Event Planned
On August 5, 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm the first “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive event is planned. The event is being held in partnership with House of Pizza.
Free Family Unity Ice Cream Social to be Hosted by Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons And Greater New Britain Community Collaborative – Registration Required
The Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons and Greater New Britain Community Collaborative are hosting a back-to-school free Family Ice Cream Social. Registration for the space limited event is to be by August 15, 2023.
Tee Cruz Lavoy’s 3rd Annual Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Announced
Tee Cruz Lavoy has announced his Third Annual Back-To-School Backpack giveaway event for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting First Friday, Featuring The Miles Elliot Experience
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Miles Elliot Experience.