Community
Meet and Greet With Fire Chief Ortiz at North-Oak NRZ Meeting Aug 30th
The North-Oak NRZ has will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2018. The meeting will feature a meet and greet with New Britain Fire Chief Raul Ortiz. The meeting will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is […]
A Baseball Back to School Bash, Aug 28th
The Consolidated School District is holding its annual Back to School Bash at New Britain Stadium this year for a New Britain Bees game. The 2018 event is to be Tuesday, August 28th. The event, which starts at 5:30pm, is being held in partnership with the New Britain Bees and Whitsons. The school district says, “Thanks […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 27th to Sep 2nd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 27, 2018 to Sunday, September 2nd include: Mon, Aug 27 Board of Education Curriculum Committee 6:00pm to 7:00pm Board of Education building, 272 Main Street Board of Public Works 6:00pm to 7:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 305 Walnut Hill […]
Food, Music and Culture at 2018 Dożynki Festival
The 38th Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival began in New Britain on August 25, 2018. The annual traditional celebration begins with Mass, followed by ceremonies and cultural performances. The Festival is a weekend-long event. The second day of the 2018 Festival begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, August 26th. The Festival features music, a bouncy house for children, vendors […]
Back to School Event for North-Oak Community Aug 25th
The Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, Board of Education Presidents Nicole Crawford Rodriguez and others are inviting families in the North-Oak neighborhood to a back-to-school event on August 25, 2018. The event organizers say that, “This event is for the North-Oak Community. We are giving new and gently used uniforms to our families in need […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 20th to Aug 26th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 20, 2018 to Sunday, August 26th include: Mon, Aug 20 Special Board of Education meeting 6:00pm to 8:30pm Board of Education Building, 272 Main Street, Board Room Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West […]
Scenes From 2018 Osgood Shootout.
The 2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament got underway, Saturday, August 18th, with hundreds in attendance. People watched the games as the Tournament progressed, enjoyed food and and shared in conversation. Both of the Tournament’s two divisions, high school and open, held their opening rounds of play on Saturday. Semi-final and Championship games will be held […]
NBHS to Hold Parent Sessions Aug 16th
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be two sessions for the parents of New Britain High School students on August 16. 2018. There will be a morning Parent Session at 11:00am. The morning session will be held in the NBHS Auditorium. There will also be an evening session at 5:00pm. The evening […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Willow Street Park Celebration Aug 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is presenting a Willow Street Park Celebration on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The NRZ says that, The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Committee is having a celebration of its recent accomplishments in improving the neighborhood and moving toward making it a more vibrant community. The NRZ says that, The […]
Osgood Shootout 2018 Game Times, Brackets and Scholarship Recipients
Coach Darwin Shaw, the Director of the Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament, has announced the game times and playoff brackets for the 2018 Tournament, as well as scholarship recipients. The 26th anniversary of the venerable New Britain scholarship benefit will be held on August 18th and 19th. The first games will begin at 9:30am on Saturday, the 18th. […]
Willow Street Park Celebration Postponed to Aug 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Willow Street Park Celebration, planned for Saturday, August 18, 2018, has been postponed to August 19th. On its Facebook page, the North Oak NRZ said, on August 13th, “Please accept our apologies. The event, Splash Party for August 18, 2018 was cancelled. A new day will be announced soon.” […]
Polish Language School for Adults Enrolling Fall Classes
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut has announced upcoming classes in its Polish Language School for Adults to be held in the autumn of 2018. The class First Year Polish, part 1, will begin September 10th. The class meets for six weeks, on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:15pm, and on Wednesdays, from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 13th to Aug 19th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 13, 2018 to Sunday, August 19th include: Mon, Aug 13 Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:00pm to 7:00pm Board Of Education Building, 272 Main Street Walnut Hill Park Summer Concert 7:00pm to 9:00pm Walnut Hill Park […]
NBHS Band Camp to Begin August 20th and 21st
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that New Britain High School Golden Hurricanes Marching Band annual band camp will begin on August 20, 2018 for new band participants and August 21st for all band members. “If your child is interested in joining band,” says the school district, “or is coming back for another […]
Eight Plays Created in Two Days Performed at HITW Aug 11th
The Hole in the Wall will present eight plays written overnight one day and rehearsed and performed the very next day. In the unique challenge for both writers and actors, the Theater will host the two day event over August 10th and 11th, 2018. “August 10, we’ll have nothing but a bunch of heavily caffeinated […]
Polish Heritage Night at the Bees Aug 11th
The Polonia Business Association and Little Poland are encouraging people in the community to enjoy Polish Night with the New Britain Bees. The New Britain Bees are dedicating their August 11, 2018 home game to celebrating Polish culture. The Polonia Business Association and Little Poland, in their invitation to the event, say, We hope you had fun […]
2018 “National Night Out” to Be August 7th
The 2018 New Britain National Night Out event, sponsored by the New Britain Police Department, will be held on August 7th. New Britain’s 2017 National Night Out drew hundreds of people in a festival atmosphere. The 2018 event will be a family event featuring New Britain Police, SWAT, Fire and EMS vehicles, Police K-9 dogs, face […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 6th to Aug 12th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 6, 2018 to Sunday, August 12th include: Mon, Aug 6 Commission on Persons with Disabilities 5:00pm to 6:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Walnut Hill Park Summer Concert 7:00pm to 9:00pm Walnut Hill Park Tue, Aug 7 National Night […]
2018 Dożynki to be Held August 25th and 26th
New Britain’s 2018 Dożynki festival will be held on August 25th and 26th. “Join us for the 38th annual Polish Harvest Festival in New Britain,” says the event organizers, “a beautiful and festive tradition to give thanks and celebrate all things Polish!” Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. New […]
So So Fly Holding “Shop ‘n Chill Pop Up” Aug 4th
So So Fly Urban Fashions has announced that it is hosting a “Shop ‘n Chill Pop Up” on Saturday, August 4th, inviting the community to, “shop, chill and enjoy great vibes.” The event is to have live music, free food, art, fashion and raffles. So So Fly has announced that the event is to include […]