Community
Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Annual Textbook Sale
Friends of the New Britain Public Library have announced that they are holding their Annual Textbook Sale. The sale is from August 23, 2025 to September 6th on the Main floor of the Library on 20 High Street during library hours. The organization says that the sale, features gently used textbooks across diverse disciplines, workbooks, […]
Ald Sanchez and Others Holding Back to School Events
Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3), community activists, churches and city police have announced different back to school events and activities. Many were announced to occur this Saturday, but there are other events on different days. HEY Program Back to School Bash โNegraโ Sanchez Back to School Drive and North Oak Community Day NBPD Stuff-A-Cruiser Back-to-School Drive […]
Ald Scott Holding Essay Contest on, “Why Schools Should Receive Federal Funding.”
“School is just around the corner!” says Ald Candyce Scott (D-3), announcing a Back to School Essay Contest. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience for our young scholars!” “Write a short essay about why schools should receive federal funding,” said Scott. “Email or text your essay to: […]
The Start of a New School Year – Students Have Mixed Feelings
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee Hosting Mix, Think, Build Networking Mixer
The New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee is hosting, “Mix. Think. Build. – A Networking Mixer,” inviting, “all multicultural business leaders & service providers: Join us for a potluck meet and mingle.” “Bring a cultural dish,” organizers say. “Share your ideas & connect with fellow multicultural businesses!” The event is to be August 25, 2025, […]
New Britain Doลผynki Festival Returning to Broad Street for 2025 Celebration
The 2025 New Britain Doลผynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival is being planned, and organizers say that the celebration is, “back on Broad Street after 30 years” – returning to New Britainโs vibrant Broad Street โLittle Polandโ neighborhood. “The New Britain Dozynki (Polish Harvest Festival) is coming back to Broad Street and Little Poland!” […]
Spottswood AME Zion Church hosting program on human trafficking.
This month Aug 17, Spottswood AME Zion Church will be having a program called human trafficking. This will be sponsored by the Underground New England, headquartered in Bloomfield CT. I had the opportunity to listen to and be engaged in this outstanding organization through the love/disability of CT. I was shocked to find out how […]
CT People’s Survival Programs Hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days
The CT People’s Survival Programs is hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days at two New Britain parks, ahead of the 2025-26 school year. “Join us for two back-to-school events in New Britain!” the community organization says. “Both events are free and open to the public.” The “Back-to-School Resource Day – Osgood Park” […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”
New Britain Youth Theater is presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”, as part of its summer camp programming, with the play to be performed next week. “Our Summer Campers are hard at work,” the Theater says, “(it’s Sondheim, of course it’s hard work!) to bring you this delightfully witty retelling of your favorite Fairy Tales!” The […]
33rd Annual Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw announced in June that, “New Englandโs biggest and best single elimination tournament, The Osgood Shootout will be celebrating year 33.” “I am proud to announce that with the help of Byron Jones once again,” said Coach Shaw, “the tradition will continue. The tournament has provided 111 scholarships over the years.” […]