Community
Spreading the Word About Free Summer Meals Available for Children
The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and End Hunger Connecticut! are hosting a “United Way Day of Action” on June 21, 2018 that, “will focus on helping families in New Britain access nutritious summer meals and engaging children in summer learning.” End Hunger Connecticut! says that, “Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and […]
Memorial Day Commemorations and Parade on May 30th
New Britain will honor Memorial Day with ceremonies at war memorials and a parade on May 30, 2018. The New Britain community has a long tradition for how to honor veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, holding ceremonies on the traditional days of remembrance, rather than on the Monday the three day weekend for […]
Arch Area NRZ Build-A-Better Block Event to Be Jun 2nd.
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its “Build-A-Better Block” community event on June 2, 2018. The event is being organized to bring the community together share and promote positive qualities of the neighborhood. The free, family-friendly event will feature food, music, cultural dances, vendors, face painting and story telling. There will be pinatas, handmade by […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 21st to May 27th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 21, 2018 to May 27th include: Mon, May 21 YMCA Community Meeting 7:30am to 9:00am NB YMCA, 50 High Street Smith School Spring Concert (Second Showing) 9:45am to 10:45am Smith School Chamberlain Spring Concert – Instrumental 2:00pm to 3:00pm Chamberlain School BOE […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church on May 31st
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on May 31, 2018. The meeting for the month of May will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. The meeting will begin at 6:45pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is […]
Arch Area NRZ “Clean Up, Plant Up” Party Delayed to Jun 16th
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up Party” has been delayed to June 16, 2018. The neighborhood clean-up event had been planned for May 19th, but, as the NRZ says, The weather just doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. We have been watching and listening and it […]
“Comedians” by Trevor Griffith Opens May 18th at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present the play “Comedians” by Trevor Griffith from May 18, 2018 to June 9th. The Theater introduces the play, saying, Manchester 1983, the Sex Pistols are the screaming voice of a generation going nowhere but to the United vs City derby and/or back on the dole. Six working-class heroes […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 14th to May 20th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 14, 2018 to May 20th include: Mon, May 14th New Britain Downtown District Annual Meeting 8:15am to 9:15am at NBPD Community Room, 10 Chestnut Street Human Resources Agency of New Britain Board of Directors Meeting 4:30pm to 5:30pm at 180 Clinton Street […]
“A Place at the Table” Fundraiser to Help Two New Britain Immigrant Families
There will be a “A Place at the Table” fundraiser on May 20, 2018 to aid two families, one who are facing deportation. The event is being held by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Both of the families that the organizations are working to help are longtime residents […]
School District Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Diligent students have been working hard at their studies, and the Consolidated School District of New Britain is recognizing them for their success. The school district has announced the Honor Roll in the city’s schools for the third quarter of the academic year. “Congratulations to these students who were named to the Honor Roll for […]