Community
CCSU Honors DeFronzo’s Public Service To City And State
Former State Senator And Mayor Ending Tenure As Gov. William O’Neill Endowed Chair Holder Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) recognized former State Senator and State Commissioner Don DeFronzo for his public service career at an October 13th luncheon organized by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Research (CCESR). DeFronzo, […]
New Britain Little League Hosting Trunk-or-Treat Event
The New Britain Little League announced that it is hosting its 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event. [MEC id=”29332″] “This year the event will be free to trick-or-treaters,” the League says. “Things to do during the event,” the League says, include, -Enter our 2nd Annual Trunk Decorating Contest! Entry fee is $10 winner will be announce at […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 17, 2022 to Sunday, October 23rd, include…
New Life II Giving Out Winter Gear and Coats Ahead of Winter
“It’s getting cold out!” New Life II said, announcing the distribution of winter gear and coats to families in need on October 21, 2022.
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition: Halloween Party
[MEC id=”29249″] The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition says that it, “will be hosting a Halloween Party for the community.” The event is to include, “Halloween treats, spooky activities & games … and more,” the Coalition says. “We will be giving out free hygiene supplies and treats,” the Coalition also says. “We will also have […]
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church: Gyro Day
[MEC id=”29246″] Saint George Greek Orthodox Church announced that it is holding a Drive-Thru & Walk-Up Gyro Day on Saturday Sat, October 15, 2022 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, adding, “Phone orders accepted w/ CC starting Oct. 11, 10am-3pm. 860-229-0055,” adding, “We are selling Gyros & rice pudding. Soda/water also available.”
Ukraine, Polish Relations Focus of Senator Murphy’s Meeting With “Little Poland” Audience
Murphy Briefs Constituents After Trip To Warsaw Security Conference At City’s Pulaski Club by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) returned to familiar turf on Monday, October 10th, at a town meeting style forum with 75 constituents held at the PD Club (formerly the Pulaski Democratic Club) in the heart of […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 10, 2022 to Sunday, October 16th, include…
Arts & Culture: Au Revoir, Ken Kahn
Remembering the Former Director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council By Mike McGarry In these times, our friendship with Ken Kahn might seem a bit unusual. When Ken took over the Greater Hartford Arts Council in the 1990s, your reporter was serving as Hartford City Councilman. Ken, who passed away last month, was a proud […]
Arts & Culture: Au Revoir, Ken Kahn
Remembering the Former Director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council By Mike McGarry In these times, our friendship with Ken Kahn might seem a bit unusual. When Ken took over the Greater Hartford Arts Council in the 1990s, your reporter was serving as Hartford City Councilman. Ken, who passed away last month, was a proud […]
Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost” Presented by Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost”, about, “what’s most important: one’s heart or one’s head.”
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Political Education Event on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a political education event featuring Aimee Loiselle, PhD, on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance.
Happening in New Britain Oct 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 3, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, include…
New Britain ROOTS Celebrates Growth At Annual “Garden Crawl”
by John McNamara New Britain ROOTS, the city’s urban agriculture and education program that started in 2013, shared its growth in schools and in the community at a well attended 4th annual Garden Crawl and Luncheon held at South Church on October 1st. A bus full of attendees visited Roosevelt School on the east side […]
Four Organizations and Agencies to hold Open House Saturday at New East Side Location
NEW BRITAIN – Two community service organizations, a youth and family counseling center and an insurance agency will hold an Open House from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new offices on Woodland Street on Saturday, October 1. The public is invited to the open house at 35 Woodland Street to learn more about […]
State League of Women Voters: Setting the Record Straight on Debates
It wasn’t that long ago, that … candidates eagerly awaited being invited to a League of Women Voters of Connecticut debate.
Prudence Crandall Center Holding Annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil
The Prudence Crandall Center is planning its 2022 annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil.
Happening in New Britain Sep 26th to Oct 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 26, 2022 to Sunday, October 2nd, include…
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”