Community
MLK Community Day to be at NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced its 2020 Community Day, to be held in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Cooper and Sylvain Exhibits to Open at Art League
The Art League of New Britain will hold a reception for two shows on display at its studios, by artists Cynthia Cooper and Pierre Sylvain.
League of Women Voters to Host Legislative Panel
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area will hold its annual legislative forum for members of the public to hear from local state legislators.
Happening in New Britain Jan 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, January 6, 2020 to Sunday, January 12th include celebration of Three Kings Day.
“Mayor of Oak Street” Cathy Spano Passes Away
Funeral services will be held for Catherine Spano, a longtime community and political activist, who passed away on December 29, 2019.
2020 Emancipation Day Service Announced
The NAACP New Britain Branch and the Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain are hosting the 2020 Emancipation Proclamation Day Service on New Year’s Day.
Happening in New Britain Dec 30th to Jan 5th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, December 30, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020 celebration of the New Year.
Polish Language School for Adults Enrolling for New Year
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut (PAF) has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults for classes starting in January.
Happening in New Britain Dec 23rd to 29th
New Britain meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Dec 23rd to Sun, Dec 29th include the celebrations of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive. May be brightness and hope of the festival of lights be the start of the celebration of joyous days ahead.
ROOTS and Diaspora to Hold Food Policy Forum
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it and New Britain ROOTS are hosting a food policy forum in the New Year.
Citywide Celebration of Martin Luther King Announced
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, in partnership with NAACP New Britain Chapter, have announced the 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Celebration.
‘Gifts of Joy’ Asked for Children in Need
Local organizations and a business are working together to ask for donations for children at the Friendship Center and OIC.
Homeless Memorial on Longest Night of Year
On the longest night of the year, those in the community who have died after having faced homelessness will be remembered at the Homeless Persons Memorial.
Happening in New Britain Dec 16th to 22nd
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Dec 9th to Sun, Dec 15th include “A Seussified Christmas Carol” at the Hole in the Wall Theater.
Gingerbread House Making at Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum (NBYM) is holding a “Gingerbread House Making Party” in the week after Christmas.
Christmas Sale at St. Lucian’s Residence
A Christmas Sale will be held at New Britain’s St. Lucian Residence senior living home, featuring a selection of tasty Polish food.
OIC to Hold ‘Holiday Jam’ Celebration
A Holiday Jam event will be held at New Britain’s Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) in celebration of the season. The twenty-one and over event presented by OIC of New Britain is to feature an ugly sweater contest, food and drink. Event organizers say that hors d’oeuvres are to be served, along with beer and wine, and “OIC’s […]
Love Wins Community Drive to Be Held at CCSU
The CCSU/Ana Grace Project will be holding its second annual Love Wins Community Drive to collect donations to help area children in need.
“A Seussified Christmas Carol” at HITW
For those ever wondered what a mixture of Charles Dickens and Dr. Seuss would be like, New Britain’s Hole in Wall Theater is presenting just that.