24 April, 2026
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Spottwood AME Zion Church to Host Lunch and Learn on Health Care for Adults 65 and Older

By Dr Peggy LampkinMinistry of Health Dept. at Spottwood AME Zion Church The Spottwood AME Zion Church is hosting a Brunch/Lunch on October 4, 2025 from 11-1pm at 25 Crestwood Lane New Britain, CT. It’s a free brunch/lunch and it is to educate the church members and community at large about Oak St health care […]

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Justice for Katherine Colon to Hold 2-Year Memorial Remembrance and Demonstration

Justice for Katherine Colon is planning a memorial gathering and demonstration, “will honor Katherine’s memory and renew the community’s call for justice.” The organization says that, “family, friends, and supporters will gather at 301 West Main Street—the site where Katherine Colon was fatally struck by Officer Connor Reinsch two years ago.” “Despite the city and […]

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Ald Scott Hosting Back to School Celebration and Essay Contest Results Announcement

A Back-to-School Celebration event, with the announcement of the results of an essay contest announced in August is planned. The event is to be held on September 22, 2025, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at Oak Street Health at 179 Columbus Boulevard. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience […]

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Public Library Hosting Workshop for Families Affected by Addiction

The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is hosting a free 8-week “Invitation to Change” workshop that it says is, “a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach to addiction recovery,” for, “families, friends, and professionals supporting those struggling with substance use.” Karen Bernetti, the facilitator of the workshop, the Library says, is, “a certified Family Recovery […]

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Connecticut Department of Transportation Holding Statewide Active Transportation Plan Open House

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that it is holding an open house event on the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that it is in the process of developing. “The ATP will help CTDOT fulfill their mission of Improving lives through transportation,” the Department says on its website, adding, The ATP will serve […]

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Pathways-Senderos Hosting 26th Annual Walk-a-Thon

The Greater New Britain Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc., the Pathways/Senderos Center, is inviting people to participate in its upcoming 26th Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon. The event is September 28, 2025 in Walnut Hill Park. The Center invites people to, Join us for the 26th Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon, a community event dedicated to supporting the Pathways/Senderos afterschool […]

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Hungerford Nature Center Planning “Pumpkin Palooza”

With autumn coming, the Hungerford Nature Center is planning its “Pumpkin Palooza” event for this October. The Nature Center says, Celebrate the magic of fall at Pumpkin Palooza! Stroll along our trails glowing with hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins, sip warm cider, and enjoy fresh donuts while soaking in the festive atmosphere. Kids can join in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]