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New Britain Public Library Banned Book Club Hosting Movie Day
The New Britain Public Library says that its Banned Book Club will be hosting a Movie Day. The event is May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The Library says, We’ll be taking a break from our planned book discussion to watch “The ABC’s of Book Banning”, a short film about the effects of book […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting CCSU Graduate School Informational Session
The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by connecting with one of our Graduate Recruitment & Admissions representatives! Light […]
“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our […]
NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, May 13th To 19th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 19, 2024 include,
City Council Majority Leader McNamara Announces Ward 4 Constituent Meeting
City Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), has announced a meeting for residents of Ward 4, to be hosted together with Ald. Neil Connors (D-4). McNamara said that, “Meeting regularly in the ward is a good way to get feedback from citizens on issues that city government can address.” McNamara held his first constituent […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event, saying, Come meet some of the adoptable cats from Hidden Treasures adoption center! If potential adopters would like to fill out an application prior to the event, they can send an email requesting an application to: Info@ht-ac.org The event is Saturday, May […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show Celebrating the Successes of the James Webb Space Telescope
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show Celebrating the Successes of the JWST. “The James Webb Space Telescope continues to delight us with new discoveries about the Universe. Join us on an exploration of these cosmic wonders at our next free public show,” the Planetarium says. The event is Friday, May 17, […]
“Coral Reefs and Climate” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “Coral Reefs and Climate”. The event on May 14, 2024 is be both in-person and virtual, with separate registration websites for the in-person event and the online event. The in-person event begins at 5:00pm and the virtual event is to begin at 6:00pm. More information is […]
“Learn to Play the Ukulele” Activity to be at New Britain Public Library
“Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play?” the New Britain Public Library says, “Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.” The Library adds. Julie Stepanek lives in a forest in western Massachusetts where she raised a son and taught herself how […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, May 6th to 12th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 12, 2024 include,
“The Gathering” to be Hosted by Light of Hope Ministries
Light of Hope Ministries (LOHM) says that it, “will be hosting a community event at Walnut Hill Park, in New Britain, CT called ‘The Gathering’,” adding,
“When Setting is a Character” by Author Margarita Barresi at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting author Margarita Barresi for a presentation on “When Setting is a Character”, saying that, Author Margarita Barresi discusses how writers can make a novel’s setting feel like a character, using her historical novel A Delicate Marriage as an example. A Delicate Marriage is set in 1930s to 1950s […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 29th to May 5th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 5, 2024 include,
Gil Gigliotti to Host Literacy Volunteers’ “Love of Literacy” Event
Gil Gigliotti, host of “Frank, Gil, & Friends” on CCSU’s WFCS 107.7, will host the Literacy Volunteers of Central CT “Love of Literacy” event. Gigliotti, a CCSU Professor of English and Latin, will host the event that organizers say, “will feature musical entertainment by the Valley Chordsmen, a four-course dinner, a cash bar, a plant […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ year end celebration event. The Center says that the event, “Featuring games, face painting, a DJ, a cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers and more,” is, “Open to all – participants, family members and the community.” The event is Saturday, May 4, 2024, from […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on “Island Universes” – Galaxies
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on galaxies, or as they were once called, “island universes.” “What objects are full of stars, stellar corpses, gas, dust, and dark matter?” asks the Planetarium. “Galaxies! Join us in celebrating the amazing properties of galaxies at our next free public shows.” The events are […]
CCSU “Empty Bowls 2024” to be at Smalley School
CCSU says that its, “Ceramics and Management and Organization students present Empty Bowls 2024.” ““Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level,” CCSU says. “Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friendship Service Center in New Britain.” At the event, organizers say, “A basic […]
CCSU Hosting Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive
CCSU is hosting a Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive event, inviting its students to, “Learn about community engagement internships during a clothing drive to benefit New Britain’s Friendship Service Center.” “While all clothing donations are welcome,” CCSU says, “clothing specifically for men is requested. Refreshments will be provided.” The event is to be […]