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2023 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2023 celebration. The 2023 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ entertainment and, of course, fireworks. The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart says […]
Petit Family Foundation Announces Grants
The Petit Family Foundation announced that it has recently awarded grants to various organizations throughout the state. The grants include contributions to the Hoops for Homeless program in New Britain and Central Connecticut State University’s Tech It Out program. Grants from the Foundation were in amounts, ranging from $500 to $50,000. The Foundation said that, […]
“The Lion King Jr” at Opens New Britain Youth Theater July 28th
New Britain Youth Theater’s presentation of its summer musical, Disney’s “The Lion King Jr”, opens on July 28th. The youth actors will perform the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the popular Disney film about a lion cub’s journey away from home and back again, set on African savannah. Over forty children and teens participating on stage […]
25th Annual Osgood Shootout to be August 19th and 20th
New Britain’s 2017 Osgood Shootout basketball tournament will be Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th, the Tournament’s Director Darwin Shaw has announced. The 2017 tournament marks the 25th anniversary of the venerable New Britain event. The tournament, “New England’s Biggest Summer Men’s Basketball Tournament,” has long been known for spirited competition and for bringing […]
2017 Dożynki to be Held August 26th and 27th
The Polish American Council of Greater New Britain Charities, Inc. has announced that New Britain’s 2017 Dożynki festival will be held on August 26th and 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. This year, New Britain will be celebrating the 37th Dożynki festival. The festival begins with the celebration of […]
Diaspora Multicultural Society to Hold Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration June 30th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will hold an Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration on Friday, June 30th at 6:00pm. Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic holiday, called the “feast of breaking of the fast”, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will be at the Diaspora Multicultural Society, located at 90 John Street. The Diaspora […]
Chief Mark Carr Scholarship Basketball Tournament on June 24th
The Mark Carr Scholarship Foundation is inviting the community to come to its Charity Basketball Tournament, tomorrow, June 24th, to watch local fire departments and the New Britain Police “battle it out on the basketball court to see who can win!” All proceeds of the event go to scholarships at New Britain High School and […]
Chief Wardwell to Speak at North Oak NRZ Meeting on June 26th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017. Police Chief James Wardwell will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation. Issues discussed in the North Oak NRZ include: Problems with buildings and streets Problems with crime activity Problems […]
NAACP Youth Council to Hold Open House on June 29th
The New Britain Branch NAACP Harriett Tubman Youth Council is holding an Open House on Thursday, June 29th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. At the evening of fun and education, young people are invited to enjoy food, make new friends and win prizes. The Open House to to allow young people to learn reasons why they […]
Puerto Rican Festival to be September 9th.
New Britain’s 2017 Puerto Rican Festival is planned for September 9th this year. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival is a long standing tradition in the community. Held on High Street, the Festival places the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain at the center of community life in the city. The Festival is a time when […]
Men’s Weekend at Bethesda Apostolic Church
Bethesda Apostolic Church‘s Men’s Ministry is hosting a Men’s Weekend June 23rd to June 25th. Bishop Clifton Jones of Philadelphia, Mississippi will be the Guest Preacher. Events for the weekend include: Evangelistic Service on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30pm Men’s Brunch on Saturday, June 24th 11:00am to 1:00pm Men’s Day Services on Sunday, June 25th […]
Jr Canes to Host 3rd Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
The New Britain Jr Canes will host its Third Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp on June 24th. The camp, a program of New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading, will the Saturday June 24th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Chesley Park. Registration begins at 8:30am. The camp is fee and open to all kinds […]
City Pools to Open June 17th for Summer of 2017
With the warm weather finally arriving and the school year coming to a close, city pools are about to open for the 2017 summer season. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool will open Saturday, June 17th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During the day […]
Fathers’ United Program Holds Benefit Dinner
The Human Resources Agency’s Fathers’ United Program held a fundraising dinner and comedy show on June 8th at the Puerto Rican Society hall on High Street. Participants and supporters were recognized at the event that featured an appearance by Miss New Britain, Sylvana Maria Gonzalez, who will compete to Miss Connecticut this summer. Isabelita Cancel, […]
School District’s “Buzzin’ Bistro” to Serve Students this Summer
The New Britain school district has a new food delivery truck for its summer meal program for New Britain students. Called the “Buzzin’ Bistro”, the truck has a storied history. It was used to serve the first responders following the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. It was used to provide meals to rescue […]
Bee Presentation at Hungerford Park
There will be a Bee Presentation at the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park on Saturday, June 10th at 11:00am. The presentation will be by Holly Gagnon, Hungerford’s Education Director and a local beekeeper. A short video, made by Holmes and Smith School students, will be shown. The event is free. Hungerford Park is […]
NBHS PTO Seeks Donations for All Night Graduation Party
The New Britain High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) asking for donations for in its effort to raise money for the 2017 All Night Graduation Party. Their goal is to raise $20,000 before the NBHS graduation on June 16th. “The idea behind the party is to give students a safe and substance-free environment in which […]
Father’s Day “Flapjack Fundraiser” to Support Jr. Hurricanes
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced a “New Britain Jr Canes Serves Our Fathers & Families” fundraiser to support the programs of the Jr. Hurricanes organization. The event is at Applebee’s at 270 New Britain Ave. in Plainville, just outside of New Britain. It will be on June 18th, Father’s Day, from […]
New Britain High School Students Inducted into Honor Societies.
Numerous New Britain High School students have been inducted into honor societies, recognizing their achievement in various subjects. World Languages Honor Society “The New Britain High School World Languages Department Honor Society held their induction ceremony on May 17,” said the New Britain school district, on its website. “After being inducted during their junior year, […]
Jr. Hurricanes Tackling Clinic May 27th and 28th
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading is having its 2nd Annual Safe Start Tackling Clinic. The clinic will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th at the Chamberlain Elementary School, 120 Newington Ave. The Jr. Hurricanes says online that, “Tackling is the MOST important fundamental skill in […]