Community
Working Together in North-Oak Clean-Up
About sixty volunteers of all ages came together for the North-Oak neighborhood’s Community Clean-Up organized by the North-Oak NRZ.
Youth Museum to Hold Benefit Auction
The New Britain Youth Museum will hold a benefit auction on October 12, 2018 to support the educational and animal programs of the Museum.
College Financial Aid Event for NBHS Class of ’19
A “community celebration of the Graduating Class of 2019” will be held on October 20th to help NBHS students to apply for college financial aid.
Locally Made Film “Dominic” at OIC Oct 5th
“Dominic,” a short film written, produced and directed by local filmmaker Torrence Conaway, will premiere on October 5, 2018. The film focuses on issues of domestic violence. The premiere will be held at the Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC). OIC is located at at 114 North Street. Conaway says that, “The scripted short […]
NBMAA First Friday Features Soul Sound Revue Oct 5th
The New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event will feature the musical group Soul Sound Revue, “one of the area’s best dance acts.”
City Meetings and Community Events October 1st to 7th
Among the city meetings and community events October 1st to 7th are theatrical performances, NBMAA First Friday and the North Oak Community Clean-Up.
Arch Area NRZ to Meet Oct 1st at Police Station Community Room
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its October monthly meeting on October 1, 2018.
2018 Unity in the Community Cookout Celebrated
The 2018 Unity in the Community Cookout was celebrated on September 29th, with food, music, games and prayer, blessed with summer-like weather.
Pathways/Senderos Walkathon September 30th
The Pathways/Senderos Center will hold its Twentieth Annual Walkathon on Sunday, September 30, 2018 to support the work of the Center.
Meeting of North-Oak NRZ September 27
There will be a regular monthly meeting of the North-Oak NRZ September 27, 2018, for the neighborhood to discuss issues affecting the North-Oak area.
City Meetings and Community Events Sep 24th to Sep 30th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 24, 2018 to Sunday, September 30th.
Local Groups Awarded $280,000 from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it has awarded more than $280,000 in grants.
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at CT Theater Company, Sep 21st
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at the Connecticut Theater Company Sep 21st.
Diaspora Society Multicultural Festival, Sep 15th.
The Diaspora Multicultural Society will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 15th.
“Final Arrangements” at HITW Theater Sep 14th to Oct 6th
The comedy, “Final Arrangements,” will open at the Hole in the Wall Theater on September 14, 2018.
“Literary Libations” to Benefit the New Britain Public Library to Be Sep 14th
The Board of Trustees of the New Britain Public Library will be holding “Vol. V” of its fundraiser, ” Literary Libations,” on September 14, 2018. The event is to benefit the New Britain Public Library. “It will be a casual evening of good food and drink, great conversation, jazzy music by the Hot Cat Jazz […]
City Honors Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Other Post 9/11 Conflicts
The city has dedicated a monument to veterans of the armed forces from the New Britain area who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other conflicts after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The monument, located in Central Park, honors New Britain area veterans, “who gallantly fought and sacrificed,” in Iraq, Afghanistan and other […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Main Street USA
The New Britain Main Street USA was held September 8, 2018. Photo and video journalist Frank Gerratana captured sights and sounds at the traditional city event.
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Sep 10th to Sep 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, September 10, 2018 to Sunday, September 16th include:
North Oak NRZ Community Clean Up Planned for Oct 6th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced a community clean-up day on October 6, 2018. The community clean-up is being done is collaboration with the New Britain Police Department, Central Connecticut State University, Neighborhood Housing Services, the city of New Britain, local churches and others. The clean-up is being held in honor two New Britain Police […]