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Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School
Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it is holding a fundraiser event.
Little Poland Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Schedule of Entertainment and Events for June 4th
The organizers of the New Britain Little Poland Festival , planned for June 4, 2023, have announced the schedule of music, dancing and other events.
Diaspora Multicultural Society To Host 6th Annual Diaspora Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society says that it is, “hosting its sixth annual outdoor Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The family-friendly event will run from 12 – 5 p.m. featuring food, vendors, giveaways, and live performances.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Plans Annual Meeting
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning its 2023 Annual Meeting, saying, “Big things are happening at HITW, and we want you to be a part of it!”
SURE Program Hosting Fashion Show
The nonprofit SURE Program is hosting a fashion show on June 10, 2023. The event is, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE Program,” says Candyce Scott, director of the Program.
New Britain Museum of American Art Offering Free Coffee With Paid Admission for June 10th Connecticut Open House Day
“Visit the Museum on June 10 to enjoy free coffee (hot or iced) with paid admission,” the New Britain Museum of American Art says, adding, “children under 18 are free.”
Police Athletic League Hosting ‘Midnight Basketball’
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2023.
Happenings in New Britain May 29th to June 4th
From May 29, 2023 to Sunday, June 4th community events and meetings in New Britain include… [MEC id=”32561″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of 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 to purchase […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Digitization Day”
“Do you have old photos you’d like to digitally preserve?” the New Britain Public Library asks, or, “VHS tapes you’d like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you’d love to save and share?
100 Man March with Community Service and Health Event to be Led by Black Ministerial Alliance with ALM’s Ministries International
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain, with ALM’s Ministries International, are leading a 100 Man March with a Community Service and Health Event in August.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Cheese Tasting for National Cheese Day
“Sample cheeses from Connecticut Dairy farms for National Cheese day!” the New Britain Public Library asks. “Registration is not required, come in while supplies last!”
Pride Month Flag Raising To Be Held In New Britain On June 5th
New Britain Pride has invited the community to, “Join us as the City of New Britain raises the Pride Flag!” The event is to be June 5, 2023 at 9:30pm in Central Park.
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Free Planetarium Show On The Aurora
“Have you ever seen the dancing lights in the northern sky?” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory asks. “Why is this atmospheric phenomenon so mysterious? Come join us for a spectacular visual celebration of the night sky at our next free public planetarium show.”
Police Athletic League Hosting 3rd Annual 5K to Benefit Special Olympics
The New Britain Police Athletic League is hosting its 3rd Annual AW Stanley Park 5k to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.
2023 Little Poland Festival Coming Up – To Be June 4th
The popular New Britain cultural and community event is to be held on June 4, 2023, from 9:00am to 7:00pm on Broad Street.
Black Ministerial Alliance to Host Juneteenth Fathers Day Gospel Concert
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance is presenting a Juneteenth Fathers Day Gospel Concert on Juneteenth weekend.
Pride of CT Lodge & Anna Warmsley Temple To Host Black Out Affair
“Join us as we celebrate our freedom,” say event organizers about the event, held on Juneteenth weekend.
May 22nd to 28th in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from May 22, 2023 to Sunday, May 28th community events and meetings include… [MEC id=”32454″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of 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 to […]
Family Forward Advocacy CT Hosting Parent Resiliency Workshop
amily Forward Advocacy CT, Inc. (FFACT) has announced that it, is hosting a Parent Resiliency Workshop in New Britain on May 25, 2023.