Community
Monsignor Plocharczyk Is Honored At 40th Dozynki Festival
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Monsignor Daniel Plocharczyk, the longtime pastor of Sacred Heart Church on Broad Street, received a special recognition award August 19th at the 40th holding of the Dozynki Festival, the city’s celebration of Polish culture and traditions that began in 1980. The Festival Committee also recognized the Polonia Paderewski Choir and […]
Aug 21st to 27th Community Events in New Britain
New Britain community events and meetings, from Monday, August 21, 2023 to Sunday, August 27th, include, [MEC id=”34188″] 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 invited […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Back 2 School Family Movie Night” Featuring “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will be shown in Walnut Hill Park for Parks and Recreation’s “Back 2 School Family Movie Night”.
Access Health CT Hosting Free Enrollment Fair
Access Health CT says it, “is hosting a free, in-person event at the New Britain Public Library in New Britain on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 am-1 pm to help HUSKY Health clients reenroll in healthcare coverage.”
Bike New Britain Plans August “Slow Roll”
Bike New Britain is inviting people to participate in its upcoming “Slow Roll” event.
Paper Airplane Competition for Teens to be Held at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is to host a paper airplane competition, saying, “teens will have the chance to create their own paper airplanes.”
New Britain Public Library to Host Panel Discussion on Peer Support Specialists
The New Britain Public Library is hosting, “Peer Support Changes Lives: Making Community Healing Possible, a Panel Discussion and Community Conversation on Peer Support Specialists.
New Britain Community Events From Aug 14th to 20th
Community events and meetings in New Britain, from Monday, August 14, 2023 to Sunday, August 20th, include, [MEC id=”34046″] 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 […]
“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.