NBHS PTO Holding Clothing Drive
The NBHS PTO is holding clothing driving, saying, “until Friday, April 19th, you may bring your donations to the main office at the high school! Or you can drive up and drop off on Saturday, April 20th, from 9-1pm in front of the Auditorium.” “Who wants to see Mr. Pearce’s office filled with bags of […]
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie
The New Britain Public Library’s Banned Book Club is to discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie” by Sherman Alexie 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. […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Star Swarms”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Star Swarms”. “Most stars are not loners like our Sun,” says the Planetarium, “but are part of a large group or star cluster. Join us as we fly through these stellar swarms at our next free public planetarium shows.” The events is Wednesday, April 10, […]
Dave DeFronzo Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL), announced his candidacy for the 26th Assembly District seat, after State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), announced his retirement after serving the district for 21 years. DeFronzo, the son of former state Commissioner, State Senator and Mayor Donald DeFronzo, was joined in the event by Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz […]
CCSU Take Back the Night March Planned
The CCSU Ruthe Boyea Women’s Center has announced, “its annual Take Back the Night event and march on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Semesters in the Student Center.” “Take Back the Night,” organizers say, “aims to end sexual violence in all forms, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Solar Eclipse Event
The New Britain Public Library is to host a Solar Eclipse Event. The Library says that, Come watch the Solar Eclipse with Free Solar Eclipse Glasses from the National Science Foundation. Come to the library from 1:00 – 2:00 to make solar eclipse themed crafts, then meet us at Walnut Hill Park at 2:00 to […]
Diaspora Society to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc has announced that it is holding an Grand Re-Opening. “We are excited to get back to a regular schedule of events and happenings for our members and guests!” the community organization says. The event is to be on Friday, April 5, 2024. “Doors open at 6 pm.” say event organizers. […]
Harlem Wizards Event in New Britain to Benefit New Britain Students
The Harlem Wizards comedic basketball team are to face off against the “Hurricane Hoopers”, a team of New Britain teachers in a ‘game’ to raise funds for educational programming and scholarships for New Britain students. The event is to be on April 23, 2024 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. The Consolidated School District […]
Protecting our Birds and Bees Presentation by the Sierra Club on Pesticides in Connecticut
The Sierra Club Connecticut is presenting a program, Pesticides in Connecticut- Protecting our Birds and Bees, in an upcoming event at New Britain Public Library. “Join Sierra Club CT at the New Britain Public Library,” the environmental organization says, “for an informative program on the dangers of the pesticide Neonicotinoids and pose to both human […]
Federal Earmarks Bring New Funds For Housing, Emergency Shelter And Sewer System
by John McNamara New Britain is the beneficiary of specially appropriated federal funds to address needs for the unhoused, affordable housing development and a deteriorating storm water and sewer system under the recently adopted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Funded with $2,134,752 are three projects for two nonprofit agencies and municipal government submitted by U.S. […]