2023
Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School
Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it is holding a fundraiser event.
Little Poland Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Schedule of Entertainment and Events for June 4th
The organizers of the New Britain Little Poland Festival , planned for June 4, 2023, have announced the schedule of music, dancing and other events.
Diaspora Multicultural Society To Host 6th Annual Diaspora Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society says that it is, “hosting its sixth annual outdoor Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The family-friendly event will run from 12 – 5 p.m. featuring food, vendors, giveaways, and live performances.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Plans Annual Meeting
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning its 2023 Annual Meeting, saying, “Big things are happening at HITW, and we want you to be a part of it!”
City Council Meeting Called to Vote on City Budget
The City Council is set to hold a meeting to consider approving the city budget proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R). Stewart has proposed a $265,849,055 city budget that would increase property taxes by 12.58% for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, with a 5.92% spending increase over current year expenditures. The proposal would […]
SURE Program Hosting Fashion Show
The nonprofit SURE Program is hosting a fashion show on June 10, 2023. The event is, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE Program,” says Candyce Scott, director of the Program.
New Britain Museum of American Art Offering Free Coffee With Paid Admission for June 10th Connecticut Open House Day
“Visit the Museum on June 10 to enjoy free coffee (hot or iced) with paid admission,” the New Britain Museum of American Art says, adding, “children under 18 are free.”
Police Athletic League Hosting ‘Midnight Basketball’
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2023.
Happenings in New Britain May 29th to June 4th
From May 29, 2023 to Sunday, June 4th community events and meetings in New Britain include… New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase advertisements in […]