Community
Absentee Ballot Applications in the Mail
As expected, applications for absentee ballots from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill have been arriving in the mail because of COVID-19.
Parks and Rec Hiring for After School Programs
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that it is hiring for positions in its 2020-2021 fall to spring after school programs.
North-Oak NRZ September Meeting Planned
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced its regular public meeting for the month of September.
Happening in New Britain Sep 14th to Sep 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Sep 14th to Sun, Sep 20th include the Car Show downtown.
Food, Music and Community at Diaspora Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Third Multicultural Festival brought music and food to a warm late summer afternoon.
Women, Art & Social Change at NBMAA
Art about and that has been a part of women’s empowerment is the focus of the next exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA).
Women, Art & Social Change at NBMAA
Art about and that has been a part of women’s empowerment is the focus of the next exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA).
Racial Justice Coalition Seeks Volunteers for Breakfast Program
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is seeking volunteers for free community breakfasts it plans in different neighborhoods in the city.
Happening in New Britain Sep 7th to Sep 13th
New Britain meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Sept 7th to Sun, Sept 13th includes the Diaspora Multicultural Festival.
Public Library Posts Open Hours
The New Britain Public Library has posted hours when the Library is open six days per week, with restrictions due to the pandemic.
Community Labor Day BBQ at Howey House
Community organizations are sponsoring a “Howey House Labor Day BBQ” event at the Friendship Center‘s location on North Street.
“Safari Time” Online Presented by NBPL
The New Britain Public Library (NBPL) is inviting families to an online story event for kids – “Safari Time.”
School District Delays School Opening to Sept 8th
New Britain schools are to open on September 8, 2020 instead of the previously planned date of September 3rd.
Happening in New Britain Aug 31th to Sep 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, Aug 31st to Sunday, Sept 6th include…
Racial Justice Coalition Postpones Breakfast Due to Weather
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that its community breakfast, tomorrow, Aug 29th, has been canceled and postponed.
“Sights and Sounds of Motown” to be Held at Walnut Hill Park
Adrian Elliott has announced a “Sights and Sounds of Motown 2” concert to be held in Walnut Hill Park in September.
PAL Raiders Plan Latin Night Event
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) says, “PAL Latin Night is Back!”, announcing the event in support of PAL’s youth programs.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Happening in New Britain Aug 24th to Aug 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 24, 2020 to Sunday, August 30th include:
School Supplies and Voter Registration at Blaze Barber Shop
Two events at the same time, one give out school supplies and the other to register voters, are to be held at Blaze Barber Shop, Saturday.