Community
Ald Scott Announces Ward 3 Community Meeting
Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) has announced that she is planning a community meeting, “to Discuss Safety and Concerns in Ward 3.” The meeting is to be September 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at 115 West Main Street. “For more info or to RSVP contact Alderwoman Candyce Scott at (860) 325-3119,” the event announcement says. “Light […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 8th to 14th
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2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival Coming Up This Sunday
The 2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, will be this Sunday, returning to New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. The 2025 Festival is to be on Sunday, September 7th, starting at at 11:30am. “We will have 8 food vendors serving traditional Polish food such as kielbasa and pierogi, I […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 1st and 7th
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New Britain Public Library To Open “The Vance Forum” Community Space
The New Britain Public Library is set to open its new “The Vance Forum” community space, saying it is celebrating, “connection, collaboration, and collective growth.” The Library says that, Our new conference center and study rooms are designed to meet the evolving needs of our New Britain community. The Vance Forum was made possible through […]
State Legislators to Host National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Members of New Britain’s state legislative delegation are to host a National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event, “Celebration Collective Heritage – Past Present & Future”, is to be hosted by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27). The event is […]
Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Sunday, September 14th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 25th to 31st
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New Britain Youth Theatre Announces Auditions for Shrek, Jr.
Saying that it, “is celebrating 15 years in the city of New Britain,” New Britain Youth Theatre is announcing upcoming auditions for its production of “Shrek, Jr.” “NBYT is a professionally run community and educational theater for children and teens,” the theater program says. “NBYT was founded in 2010 and has always accepted children from […]
New Britain ROOTS Hosting 2025 Garden Crawl
New Britain ROOTS is hosting its 2025 Garden Crawl in September, saying, “Join us for a blooming evening at the annual Garden Crawl, where nature meets celebration!” “This year’s theme is all about pollinators,” the organization says, “the essential creatures that keep our gardens (and lives) thriving. Enjoy a lively cocktail hour, self-guided garden tours, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 18th to 24th
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Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Annual Textbook Sale
Friends of the New Britain Public Library have announced that they are holding their Annual Textbook Sale. The sale is from August 23, 2025 to September 6th on the Main floor of the Library on 20 High Street during library hours. The organization says that the sale, features gently used textbooks across diverse disciplines, workbooks, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 11th to 17th
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Ald Sanchez and Others Holding Back to School Events
Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3), community activists, churches and city police have announced different back to school events and activities. Many were announced to occur this Saturday, but there are other events on different days. HEY Program Back to School Bash “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive and North Oak Community Day NBPD Stuff-A-Cruiser Back-to-School Drive […]
Ald Scott Holding Essay Contest on, “Why Schools Should Receive Federal Funding.”
“School is just around the corner!” says Ald Candyce Scott (D-3), announcing a Back to School Essay Contest. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience for our young scholars!” “Write a short essay about why schools should receive federal funding,” said Scott. “Email or text your essay to: […]
The Start of a New School Year – Students Have Mixed Feelings
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee Hosting Mix, Think, Build Networking Mixer
The New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee is hosting, “Mix. Think. Build. – A Networking Mixer,” inviting, “all multicultural business leaders & service providers: Join us for a potluck meet and mingle.” “Bring a cultural dish,” organizers say. “Share your ideas & connect with fellow multicultural businesses!” The event is to be August 25, 2025, […]
New Britain Dożynki Festival Returning to Broad Street for 2025 Celebration
The 2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival is being planned, and organizers say that the celebration is, “back on Broad Street after 30 years” – returning to New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. “The New Britain Dozynki (Polish Harvest Festival) is coming back to Broad Street and Little Poland!” […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 4th to 10th
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Spottswood AME Zion Church hosting program on human trafficking.
This month Aug 17, Spottswood AME Zion Church will be having a program called human trafficking. This will be sponsored by the Underground New England, headquartered in Bloomfield CT. I had the opportunity to listen to and be engaged in this outstanding organization through the love/disability of CT. I was shocked to find out how […]