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Statewide Democratic Candidates’ Forum to be Held in New Britain Mar 15th
A “Meet the Candidates Forum” will be will be held in New Britain on March 15th, allowing people to meet and ask questions of Democratic candidates running for statewide offices, such as governor. With the 2018 statewide elections drawing closer, candidates across the state from both parties are testing the waters and building campaign organizations in […]
North Oak NRZ Elects 2018 Officers Amid Growing Neighborhood Activism
Based on reporting by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. The North Oak NRZ met on February 26th to elect its officers for 2018, with new leaders joining existing leaders in the work that the NRZ does to advocate for the neighborhood. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) a community organization, formed under state law, that […]
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Opening at CT Theater Company Mar 10th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of the “The Man Who Came to Dinner” on March 10, 2018. The play, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, as described by the Theater, is set in a small town in Ohio in December. Famous and outlandish orator Sheridan Whiteside has been invited to dinner […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Open Mic Night, Mar 3rd
Once again, the Hole in the Wall Theater will host its Open Mic Night. The March edition of its popular event will be March 3, 2018. “We provide a stage, a mic and a piano. You provide the entertainment,” says the event organizers. “Take the stage and share a song, comedy routine, monologue, poem, dance…. whatever talents […]
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at Hungerford Park Mar 10th
Early springtime in New England brings the opportunity for a sweet treat from sugar maple trees in the forests around us, and a chance to keep in touch with some old traditions. In that spirit, the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park is having a “Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring” event on March 10th. […]
CCSU Volleyball Team Holding School Supplies Drive for Smalley Academy Feb 24th
The Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Volleyball Team is holding a school supplies drive to benefit the students at the Smalley Academy elementary school. “The volleyball team is collecting the school supplies in an effort to help replenish supplies at Smalley Academy and make the school year easier for the students and teachers,” says a […]
North Oak NRZ to Elect Officers at Feb 26th Meeting
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold elections for its officer positions at its upcoming meeting on February 26, 2018. The meeting is to be held at Right Now Ministries at the Four Star Plaza at 224 Allen Street. The positions to be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary and the chairs of the Community Development, Human […]
“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods
Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be a planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018 on Arch Street between […]
Black Ministerial Alliance and NAACP to Hold Black History Month Worship Service, Feb 18th
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP New Britain Branch will be celebrating Black History Month with an Afternoon Worship Service on Sunday, February 18, 2018. The Preacher of the Hour for the service will be the Rev. Gervais Barger, the Pastor of Peace Missionary Ministries. The Service will be held at the Historic […]
NBHS Parents’ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.
The New Britain High School Parents’ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual “Gala of Great Food and Great Music” on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]