Community
Meetings and Events Jul 22nd to 28th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 22, 2019 to Sunday, July 28th include theater, music and the arts.
Chili Cookout to Benefit Citizen Action Group
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group will have its Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in New Britain to benefit the group’s work.
Diaspora Plans Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting its Second Annual Multicultural Festival with food, live performances and vendors. The 2019 Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14th. The Festival, held at Diaspora Multicultural Society, will be from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. The Diaspora Society says that, “Last year’s festival was well attended […]
Fall Sports Sign-Ups Open
Registration is still open for 2019 Fall sports season at New Britain High School, but the deadline to sign-up is approaching soon.
“Virtual Devotion” Opening at Hole the Wall
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting Eric Coble’s satirical play Virtual Devotion as the last play of its 2018-2019 season. John Bosco, writing on the Theater’s website, says that, Virtual Devotion is a satirical look at what happens when religion becomes a little too mainstream. We follow the interlocking stories of a televangelist […]
Meetings and Events Jul 15th to 21st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, July 15, 2019 to Sun, July 21st include major party nominations for city elections.
Sexual Assault Crisis Service Hosting LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment Group
The Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) has announced that it is hosting sessions of a LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment group.
St. Ann’s Festa Italiana Planned
A celebration of Italian culture will be held in New Britain as the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana is being planned for August.
Polish Language School for Adults Fall Classes Announced
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults’ autumn classes.
Meetings and Events Jul 8th to 14th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 8, 2019 to Sunday, July 14th includes the Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival.
2019 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament Planned
The venerable New Britain tradition, the Osgood Shootout benefit basketball tournament, will be celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary in 2019.
Library Seeks Vendors for Crafts Fair
The New Britain Public Library is holding an Arts and Crafts Fair that will be in September and is seeking vendors for the event.
Summer Meals Available for Children and Teens
Foodshare‘s New Britain Hunger Action Team is spreading the word about free meals available for children and teens in the city during the summer of 2019. The federally funded summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at various locations in the city Monday through Friday. The promotion says that, “all kids and teens are welcome […]
NBHS Holding Boys Basketball Camp
New Britain High School will hold a two-week summer basketball skills camp for boys in July and is accepting registrations.
Meetings and Events Jul 1st to 7th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 1, 2019 to Sunday, July 7th include New Britain’s July 4th Great American Boom.
Pisanki Polish Easter Egg Decorating Class Offered
The Polish American Foundation of New Britain is offering a class on painting Pisanki – traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.
2019 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks: “The Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2019 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
New Britain’s July 4th Fireworks: The 2019 “Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2019 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park.
Jr. Canes to Hold Flag Football Clinic
New Britain Youth Football and Cheer has announced that it will be holding its Third Annual Flag Football Clinic and has opened registration.
Meetings and Events Jun 24th to 30th
Meetings and community events during the week of Mon, June 24, 2019 to Sun, June 30th include the YMCA Youth Theater performance of the Little Mermaid Jr.