Community
“Snowman Party” at Hungerford Park Dec 9th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park is having a “Snowman Party” on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The event, for children ages two to twelve, will be a “Winter-themed party”, featuring cookie decorating, games, crafts and snacks. The party, which will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, costs $10 per child for members and $12 […]
Open House for Incoming Sixth Grade Slade Students Nov 28th
There will be an open house for incoming sixth grade students at Slade Middle School on November 28th, 2017. Families are invited to, “meet the Slade staff and community partners to discuss how we can support your child’s emotional, academic and physical development to be successful during their middle school years.” The Open House will […]
State Prosecutor Brian Preleski to Speak at North Oak NRZ Nov 27th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 27th, 2017. Brian Preleski, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Britain, will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation, which is at 99 Oak Street. The North-Oak NRZ is a community organization, […]
Family and Friends Day at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church Nov 26th
The Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church will hold its Family and Friend Day on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Everyone in the community is invited to the service, which will take place at 10:00am. “Please come and spend the day with us in Worship, Fellowship and Love,” says the Church in its invitation. The theme for the service […]
“School for Manners” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Through Dec 9th
The Hole in the Wall Theater is performing the original screenplay by Bill Arnold, “School for Manners” until December 9th, 2017. The play, presented under Director Christina Giannelli and Assistant Director Eric Jolicoeur, is introduced by the Theater as, It’s 1910, and hard times are approaching for the estate of Lady Manors: Addison Park. As […]
Police and PAL to Host Thanksgiving Meal for Those in Need
The New Britain Police Department and the New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) are hosting a Thanksgiving meal for members of the community who are in need. “Volunteers from NB PAL and the NBPD, will be serving traditional Thanksgiving food items along with specialty Latin cuisine,” said a promotion from event organizers. “Any member or […]
JFK Remembered By City’s AOH Members
“Immigration policy should be generous; it should be fair; it should be flexible. With such a policy we can turn to the world, and to our own past, with clean hands and a clear conscience.” – A Nation of Immigrants by John F. Kennedy Members and friends of the city’s Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) […]
“Annie Jr”at the New Britain Youth Theater Dec 8th, 9th and 10th
Over fifty children, ages five through eighteen are starring in the New Britain Youth Theater production of “Annie Jr”. The play is based on the comic strip that debuted in 1924 and the Broadway production from 1977. Billed as “the World’s Favorite Family Musical””, “Annie Jr” tells the story of the young orphan Annie who […]
“Steadfast & Immovable” – NAACP New Britain Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, Nov 17th
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold its 2017 Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, November 17, 2017. The Freedom Fund Dinner will be on held at the Saint George Hellenic Center which is at 301 West Main Street. The event reception will begin at 5:30pm and the Dinner Program will start at at […]
West End Block Party Gives to Local Non-Profits
The New Britain West End Block Party Committee has announced that it is making donations of $800 to four local non-profit organizations from the proceeds of the 2017 New Britain West End Block Party, held on August 19th. The West End Block Party is an event hosted in the historical, turn-of-the-century neighborhood for the benefit and fun of residents […]