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New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
Hurricane Maria Relief: Bees and Community Foundation to Host “Community of Caring Night” May 19th
A “Community of Caring Night” will be hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and New Britain Bees to raise funds to aid people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and help those displaced by the storm who are in New Britain. The “Community of Caring Night” will take place […]
“This Is Me” Dance Class at the Connecticut Theater Company, Apr 14th
The Connecticut Theater Company, located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, will host Part 2 of the “This Is Me” dance class on April 14, 2018. “Looking to learn a hot new dance number?,” asks the Theater, “Or maybe you just want to work on picking up choreography for upcoming auditions? Join us for […]
6th Annual “Hoops for the Homeless” to Be April 28th
The Sixth Annual Hoops for the Homeless benefit basketball tournament will be held on April 28th, 2018. The event’s website says that the event is, a three-on-three basketball tournament started in New Britain to benefit homeless youth. The event is organized by a board of local volunteers. All proceeds from this event are given to […]
Attorney Adrian Baron Seeks Donations to Support Little Poland Festival
Broad Street attorney and neighborhood leader, Adrian Baron, is asking for people to help bring about another successful Little Poland Festival, “where everyone can be Polish for the day.” The 2018 Little Poland Festival will be on April 29th. Baron has sponsored at GoFundMe fundraiser to support of the Festival. That fundraising appeal says that, Since […]
“Know Your Rights” Forum on Immigration Apr 5th
United Action Connecticut will hold a, “Know Your Rights,” Forum in New Britain on immigration. The Forum will be on April 5, 2018. United Action says, “Come to this informative meeting to find out about immigration updates and what rights you have as an immigrant even if you are undocumented.” The Forum will take place at […]
North Oak NRZ to Hold Community Clean-Up Apr 21st
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its second Community Clean-Up on April 21, 2018. The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) has been active in organizing the community in its neighborhood to come together to improve the quality of life. The NRZ is working with the New Britain Police Department, Central […]
6th Annual Dance for Ana With Love FUNdraiser Apr 7th
The 6th Annual Dance for Ana With Love (DFAWL) FUNdraiser, to benefit the Ana Grace Project, will be held in New Britain on April 7, 2018. DFAWL says that the annual fundraiser is held, in honor of Ana Grace Márquez-Greene. Ana was one of the 20 young children murdered in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on […]
School District Announces Revised School Calendar
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced a revised school calendar. The school system says, “it appears we are done with the snow (fingers and toes crossed) so we have updated our calendar to reflect all of the changes.” The school district says that the last day of school for the Smalley School […]
Memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. to be Held Apr 7
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club has announced that the 2018 Memorial Celebration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is to be held April 7, 2018. The Year 2018 marks fifty years since the Civil Rights leader and one of the most important leaders in American history was assassinated as he fought for civil rights, […]
2018 Puerto Rican Festival Planned for July 21st
Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez (D-AL) has introduced a resolution in the City Council that would authorize the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain to hold the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival on July 21st. 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 […]
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church to Celebrate 115th Anniversary, Apr 20th to 22nd
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church will celebrate its 115th Anniversary in April of 2018. The Anniversary be will celebrated with a pageant, gala and church services from April 20th to April 22nd. A Church Heritage Pageant will be held on April 20th at 6:30pm. The Friday Pageant will be held at the Church. On April 21st at […]
NBHS Presents “The Addams Family” Mar 23rd and 24th
New Britain High School students will present a musical comedy play based on the popular “The Addams Family” on March 23rd and 24th, 2018. “The show,” the school district website on the play says, “is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American […]
Marijuana Discussion to be Hosted by League of Women Voters Apr 16th
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters (LWV) has announced that it will host a public meeting concerning marijuana policy in the State. The conversation in “Meeting on Marijuana” will ask questions about marijuana legalization, its medical use, its recreational use and about it being a possible source of state revenue. The forum will held […]
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 […]