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Celebrating Black History Month: Images from the Official City Flag-Raising
Editor’s note: Images from the official City of New Britain flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month are courtesy of Candyce Scott.
League of Women Voters Plans 2025 Legislative Brunch
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 2025 Legislative Brunch. The League says it invites the public to -Hear our New Britain, Newington and Plainville State Legislators -Ask them your Questions -Enjoy Coffee/Tea & Brunch Goodies The event is Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am in the New Britain […]
New Britain Public Library to Host A Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Future
The New Britain Public Library is hosting “A Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Future” featuring a film screening, author talk and fashion show. The event is to feature three events on Saturday, February 15, 2025. At 1:00pm, there is to be a Film Screening and Talk, featuring the film, The 29th Connecticut Regiment […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee Multicultural Business Coalition February Meeting to Feature Pastor Dana Smith at New Life ll Ministries
The upcoming NAACP Economic Development Committee Multicultural Business Coalition meeting is to feature New Britain Pastor Dana Smith at New Life ll Ministries. The meeting is to include, “Visioning for Multicultural Businesses & Economic Development in New Britain and “Goal Development and Direction for 2025.” The meeting is Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:00pm to […]
Know Your Rights Presentation for Immigrants Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut and New Britain Public Library
The Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut and New Britain Public Library are hosting a, “Know Your Rights presentation for immigrants and those who support immigrants.” The event is to be Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Library Community Room. The Library says that, The presentation, given by Attorney Jennifer Antognini-O’Neill of […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions. The free sessions are to be on first Tuesday of each month at different times. “We now have new 2025 dates for another five month run to June,” the Library says. Organizers of the events […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning January Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its January Community Meeting. The Coalition invites people to, “Join us to discuss the city and state budget, conditions in Connecticut prisons and support for unhoused community members.” The meeting is Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm on Zoom. The Coalition has a registration website. “All are […]
Annual Winter Fest Planned by New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center
The New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center is planning its annual Winter Fest for 2025. The New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center says, WinterFest is fast approaching ❄️Join us for our 2nd Annual WinterFest on February 8th, 2025! ✨-Warm up by the Bonfire for Storytime 🔥 with some S’mores and Hot […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Game Night Social
The New Britain Public Library is to host a “Game Night Social”. The Library says, New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and are looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for […]
City Council Leaders, Legislators To Hold Constituent Meeting January 25th
Common Council leaders from New Britain’s Wards Four and Five will hold a constituent meeting on Saturday, January 25th, with the city’s state legislators to discuss municipal and state issues. The meeting will be held at Spottswood A.M.E. Church, 25 Crestwood Lane from 10 a.m. to noon. Common Council Majority Leader John McNamara (D-4) and […]