Community
Diaspora Multicultural Society to Hold Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration June 30th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will hold an Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration on Friday, June 30th at 6:00pm. Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic holiday, called the “feast of breaking of the fast”, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will be at the Diaspora Multicultural Society, located at 90 John Street. The Diaspora […]
Chief Mark Carr Scholarship Basketball Tournament on June 24th
The Mark Carr Scholarship Foundation is inviting the community to come to its Charity Basketball Tournament, tomorrow, June 24th, to watch local fire departments and the New Britain Police “battle it out on the basketball court to see who can win!” All proceeds of the event go to scholarships at New Britain High School and […]
Chief Wardwell to Speak at North Oak NRZ Meeting on June 26th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017. Police Chief James Wardwell will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation. Issues discussed in the North Oak NRZ include: Problems with buildings and streets Problems with crime activity Problems […]
NAACP Youth Council to Hold Open House on June 29th
The New Britain Branch NAACP Harriett Tubman Youth Council is holding an Open House on Thursday, June 29th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. At the evening of fun and education, young people are invited to enjoy food, make new friends and win prizes. The Open House to to allow young people to learn reasons why they […]
Puerto Rican Festival to be September 9th.
New Britain’s 2017 Puerto Rican Festival is planned for September 9th this year. 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 New Britain at the center of community life in the city. The Festival is a time when […]
Men’s Weekend at Bethesda Apostolic Church
Bethesda Apostolic Church‘s Men’s Ministry is hosting a Men’s Weekend June 23rd to June 25th. Bishop Clifton Jones of Philadelphia, Mississippi will be the Guest Preacher. Events for the weekend include: Evangelistic Service on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30pm Men’s Brunch on Saturday, June 24th 11:00am to 1:00pm Men’s Day Services on Sunday, June 25th […]
Jr Canes to Host 3rd Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
The New Britain Jr Canes will host its Third Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp on June 24th. The camp, a program of New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading, will the Saturday June 24th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Chesley Park. Registration begins at 8:30am. The camp is fee and open to all kinds […]
City Pools to Open June 17th for Summer of 2017
With the warm weather finally arriving and the school year coming to a close, city pools are about to open for the 2017 summer season. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool will open Saturday, June 17th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During the day […]
Fathers’ United Program Holds Benefit Dinner
The Human Resources Agency’s Fathers’ United Program held a fundraising dinner and comedy show on June 8th at the Puerto Rican Society hall on High Street. Participants and supporters were recognized at the event that featured an appearance by Miss New Britain, Sylvana Maria Gonzalez, who will compete to Miss Connecticut this summer. Isabelita Cancel, […]
School District’s “Buzzin’ Bistro” to Serve Students this Summer
The New Britain school district has a new food delivery truck for its summer meal program for New Britain students. Called the “Buzzin’ Bistro”, the truck has a storied history. It was used to serve the first responders following the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. It was used to provide meals to rescue […]