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Students’ Art, Music and Essays Commemorate MLK Day in New Britain
“America has not reached greatness yet because we are all not great together.” –Bishop Rha-Sheen Brown, Right Now Ministries by John McNamara On the 38th anniversary of the national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 95th anniversary of his birth, New Britain held its commemorative program Monday (January 15) featuring music, […]
“Virtual Quiz Bingo” to be Hosted by the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library invites people to, “Try your hand at Virtual Quiz Bingo!” “Register to get the trivia link,” the Library says, “or check out our instagram page for the login code the day of the Bingo event.” The event is to be Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 7:00pm.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Host “Know Your Rights Discussion” at Regular Monthly Meeting
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, We’ll be having an ACLU-CT Smart Justice leader Gus Marks-Hamilton at the next meeting providing you a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS informational session. That’s next Wednesday the 17th at 6pm at the New Britain House of Pizza. Please make sure to come out. LETS GET THAT KNOWLEDGE GOING […]
A Coming Galactic Merger to be Discussed at the CCSU Planetarium
Did you know that our own Milky Way Galaxy is going merge with the giant Andromeda Galaxy? “This massive collision won’t happen for 4.5 billion years,” the CCSU Planetarium assures, “but it’s always good to be prepared!” “Join us to learn more about this celestial train wreck at our next free public planetarium show!” the […]
CCSU to Host National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Central Connecticut State University Athletics will host its annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. CCSU says, “Presented by Eversource, this free event invites girls from kindergarten through sixth grade to learn about a variety of sports from Central’s female student-athletes!” CCSU adds, Central will host activity stations to introduce participants to volleyball, soccer, […]
Central Car Club Planning 2024 Spring Charity Car Show
The Central Car Club says that, “Join us Sunday April 14th at New Britain Stadium for our semi-annual car show!” “Admission will be $20 per show car, and as always, spectators park free. More information to follow!,” the Club announced. The event is to take place at New Britain Stadium on Sunday April 14, 2024 […]
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “Looking for Alaska” by John Green”
The New Britain Public Library’s Banned Book Club is to discuss “Looking for Alaska” by John Green at its upcoming meeting. The Library says that the event is its, Monthly book club where we will be reading books that have been challenged or banned in public libraries. The book for January is Looking for Alaska […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planned
The city, the Mary McLeod Bethune Club and the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain are planning the community’s annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is to be on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:30am at the Roosevelt School.
Public Library to Host Puzzle Tournament
“Puzzle Tournament!” the New Britain Public Library announces, inviting, “Let’s make puzzles!” The event is Saturday January 20, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in the Library’s Community Room. “Try alone or with a team to beat the clock and finish a 300 piece puzzle,” the Library says. “Register yourself or your team online or over […]