Community
Happening in New Britain Dec 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events the week of Monday, December 7, 2020 to Sunday, December 13th includes the Council meeting.
Smalley School Holding Online Book Fair
Smalley Elementary School has announced that it is holding a Virtual Book Fair for holiday gifts and to benefit the school.
Diaspora Raising Funds for Its Mission
Dr. Violet Jiménez Sims, Diaspora Multicultural’s President, has announced an online fundraiser to support its Foundation’s nonprofit mission.
Happening in New Britain Nov 30th to Dec 6th
New Britain meetings & events the week of Mon, Nov 30th to Sun, Dec 6th includes the Council committee meeting on the Columbus Statue.
NBMAA to Host Thanksgiving Weekend Online Music Event
The New Britain Museum of American Art is inviting people to a Thanksgiving weekend online live performance, “with a positive message.”
New Britain Industrial Museum Exhibit Opening
The New Britain Industrial Museum is set to open a special exhibit at Anvil Place, the former site of the New Britain National Bank.
Happening in New Britain Nov 23rd to 29th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, November 23, 2020 to Sunday, November 29th include Thanksgiving.
Jr. Canes Holding Thanksgiving Food Drive
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that the Jr. Canes are seeking donations for its Thanksgiving food drive.
KIEDC Announces Food Box Program at St. James
Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation (KIEDC) will have a pop up food pantry at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Herstory Happy Hour Presenting “The Negotiation”
In its second Herstory Happy Hour, Herstory Theater of Connecticut is presenting online Bill Arnold’s original play “The Negotiation”.
Happening in New Britain Nov 16th to 22nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 16, 2020 to Sunday, November 22nd:
North-Oak NRZ Holding Community Clean-Up
Pastor Dana Smith, President of the North-Oak NRZ, has announced that there will be a community-clean-up event this Saturday.
Shantell Martin: Sidewalk Chalk Day to be at NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host a “Sidewalk Chalk Day” this week, featuring its current NEW/NOW artist, Shantell Martin.
Virtual Forum to be Held on Pardon Process
An online forum is to be held on the process of obtaining a pardon on November 12, 2020.
Thanking and Honoring New Britain’s Veterans
On Veterans Day, New Britain and the nation thank the veterans who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
CCSU to Hold Lecture in Celebration of Poland’s Independence Day
CCSU has announced that it is to hold an online lecture on the Kosciuszko Squadron in a celebration of Poland’s Independence Day.
Happening in New Britain Nov 9nd to 15th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, November 9, 2020 to Sunday, November 15th include Veterans Day.
Fall City Leaf Collection Underway
The annual Fall leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is already underway.
No Snow Days from School?
School snow days are such an understood reality of life in New England that they are ingrained among the rites and joys of growing up.
NAACP to Hold Election of Officers and Executive Board
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP #2006 has announced that it will hold elections for its Officers and Executive Board members.