Candyce Scott and Pergola Announce Back to School Supply Drive
Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Pergola Events, LLC have announced that they are hosting, Back to School Supply Drive event aimed at supporting local students and families in need. With your help, we can ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Many families in our community […]
Dave DeFronzo Advocates for Expanded Mental Health Care for High School Students
Saying, “I believe every high school student, regardless of their income level, should have access to mental health services at their high school,” David DeFronzo, who is running for state representative in the open 26th Assembly District, is pressing for more funding for staffing and other resources for mental health services in high schools in […]
Community Health Center Hosting Community Health Fair
The Community Health Center, Inc. is hosting a Community Health Fair in honor of National Health Center Week. “This event offers family friendly fun and health education. Enjoy the free ice cream truck, arts and crafts, and DJ!”, the Community Health Center says. The event is to be August 5, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, July 29th to Aug 4th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 4, 2024 include
Gloria House Provides Respite for Those Needing Help with Challenges with Mental Health, Substance Use or Trauma
Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith of New Life II Ministries are working to get the word out about an important new program to help people facing challenges from mental health, substance use and/or trauma. The program is the first in the state, peer-run respite house, “Gloria House.” Its website says that, “The Gloria House […]
‘Not Just Us’ Speaks Out for the Unhoused
Concerned about what many are calling the criminalization of being homeless in New Britain, the organization Not Just Us focused its New Britain “End Hate Across the State” event on the unhoused in the city. Not Just Us has been holding events across the state, with goals are, “to ensure all individuals live in a […]
Aram Ayalon Announces Qualification for Clean Election Program
Former Democratic City Council leader, Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3), who is running for State Representative in the 26th District, has announced that he has qualified for the state’s Citizen Election Program, known commonly as the “Clean Election Program”. “I value the financial support for state candidates,” said Ayalon, “because it minimizes influence by corporations and […]
Annual Textbook Sale Hosted by Friends of the New Britain Public Library
Friends of the New Britain Public Library are hosting their Annual Textbook Sale. The sale, “features gently used textbooks across a wide variety of disciplines for college and high school students, and for the lifelong learner in everyone. Paperbacks $2 each, hardcovers $4 each, cash only,” Friends of the New Britain Public Library says. The […]
Festival Celebrates Painting the Puerto Rican Flag at Criollisimo Restaurant
Brenda Torres, owner of Criollisimo Restaurant on Arch Street exclaimed that, “it is the turn of the Criollisimo Restaurant in the city of New Britain,” to host artist “Hector PR“, the creator of the “78 Villages and 1 Flag” artistic painting of the Puerto Rican Flag. “It took me a while to visit 78 towns […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Annual Back-to-School Giveaway
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is, once again, hosting its annual Back-to-School Giveaway. “We’re dedicated to supporting our community’s youth and ensuring every student starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed,” the Coalition says. The 4th annual events are to be held at Mount Pleasant, on August 10, 2024 […]