Community
Health Fair Sponsored by Bethesda Men’s Ministry and NAACP Apr 7th
The Bethesda Apostolic Church Men’s Ministry and the New Britain Branch of the NAACP’s Health Committee are joining with Bristol Hospital to sponsor a Health Fair in New Britain. The Health Fair will be held on April 7, 2018. It will go from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The theme for the Health Fair is “Keeping Healthy […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at Oak Street Substation Mar 26th
The North Oak NRZ will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018. The March meeting will be held at the Oak Street Police Substation, which is at 99 Oak Street. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm. Last month, the North Oak NRZ elected its leadership for 2018, which includes, President Marie Bachand Vice […]
Easter Party at the New Britain Youth Museum Mar 24th
The New Britain Youth Museum will host an Easter Party on March 24, 2018. The free event will feature an Easter egg hunt with prizes, an Easter basket raffle, cookie decorating, crafts, game and more. The Easter Party will be at the Museum from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. On its website, the New Britain Youth Museum […]
Northend School Receives $10,000 Donation from Burlington Stores
The students and teachers at Northend Elementary School received a welcome surprise recently, as Burlington Stores, Inc. donated $10,000 to the school. Burlington Stores made the donation through its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org as part of its celebration of the opening of its new store at 1600 Southeast Road in Farmington. AdoptAClassroom.org worked with school administrators […]
Easter “Eggstravaganza” at Hungerford Park Mar 31st
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on March 31, 2018 to “welcome spring at Hungerford.” “Visit with our rabbits and hunt for Easter surprises,” says the Museum. The event will feature an egg hunt, ongoing from 10:30am to 12:30pm. “The number of eggs collected by each child will be […]
“Much Ado About Nothing” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater Mar 16th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will open its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” on March 16, 2018. In the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest production of the classic play, the Theater presents a different interpretation of William Shakespeare’s work. In the adaption, by William Arnold, After a fight over the family cattle business, Don […]
Statewide Democratic Candidates’ Forum to be Held in New Britain Mar 15th
A “Meet the Candidates Forum” will be will be held in New Britain on March 15th, allowing people to meet and ask questions of Democratic candidates running for statewide offices, such as governor. With the 2018 statewide elections drawing closer, candidates across the state from both parties are testing the waters and building campaign organizations in […]
North Oak NRZ Elects 2018 Officers Amid Growing Neighborhood Activism
Based on reporting by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. The North Oak NRZ met on February 26th to elect its officers for 2018, with new leaders joining existing leaders in the work that the NRZ does to advocate for the neighborhood. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) a community organization, formed under state law, that […]
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Opening at CT Theater Company Mar 10th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of the “The Man Who Came to Dinner” on March 10, 2018. The play, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, as described by the Theater, is set in a small town in Ohio in December. Famous and outlandish orator Sheridan Whiteside has been invited to dinner […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Open Mic Night, Mar 3rd
Once again, the Hole in the Wall Theater will host its Open Mic Night. The March edition of its popular event will be March 3, 2018. “We provide a stage, a mic and a piano. You provide the entertainment,” says the event organizers. “Take the stage and share a song, comedy routine, monologue, poem, dance…. whatever talents […]
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at Hungerford Park Mar 10th
Early springtime in New England brings the opportunity for a sweet treat from sugar maple trees in the forests around us, and a chance to keep in touch with some old traditions. In that spirit, the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park is having a “Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring” event on March 10th. […]
CCSU Volleyball Team Holding School Supplies Drive for Smalley Academy Feb 24th
The Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Volleyball Team is holding a school supplies drive to benefit the students at the Smalley Academy elementary school. “The volleyball team is collecting the school supplies in an effort to help replenish supplies at Smalley Academy and make the school year easier for the students and teachers,” says a […]
North Oak NRZ to Elect Officers at Feb 26th Meeting
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold elections for its officer positions at its upcoming meeting on February 26, 2018. The meeting is to be held at Right Now Ministries at the Four Star Plaza at 224 Allen Street. The positions to be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary and the chairs of the Community Development, Human […]
“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods
Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be a planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018 on Arch Street between […]
Black Ministerial Alliance and NAACP to Hold Black History Month Worship Service, Feb 18th
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP New Britain Branch will be celebrating Black History Month with an Afternoon Worship Service on Sunday, February 18, 2018. The Preacher of the Hour for the service will be the Rev. Gervais Barger, the Pastor of Peace Missionary Ministries. The Service will be held at the Historic […]
NBHS Parents’ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.
The New Britain High School Parents’ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual “Gala of Great Food and Great Music” on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]
Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman to Speak at City of Pride Kickoff
New Britain Pride has announced that Connecticut Lieutenant Gov. Nancy Wyman (D-CT) will speak at its City of Pride Launch Party. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. Wyman has been in public service for thirty years, from Tolland Board of Education to serving […]
Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th
City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold a bazaar/carnival. The Bazaar and Carnival is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned to be held at 221 Farmington […]
“Kids’ Night Out” at Hungerford Park, Feb 17th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be holding a “Kids’ Night Out” event on February 17th. The Museum says, ” Drop kids off at the nature center for an evening of fun.” The Museum says that the program costs $15 per child for members and $25 per child for non-members. “Games crafts, […]
2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted
The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]