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 […]
Andrew Amaya, New Britain Student Attending CCSU, Receives Alma Exley Scholarship
Andrew Amaya of New Britain, studying Secondary Education with a focus on history at Central Connecticut State University, has received a $5,000 Alma Exley Scholarship. Amaya is a New Britain High School graduate. The Alma Exley Scholarship Program says that, Alma Exley, a dedicated educator, was working at the Connecticut Department of Education to bring […]
Rep. Gary Turco Advocates for Children’s Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program
Rep. Gary Turco (D-27), whose district includes the southeastern corner of New Britain, is advocating for legislation to provide funding for free or reduced-price lunch for children in schools. Rep. Turco advocated for legislation and for the legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee to provide funding to support the school lunch program. “Funding school meals is an […]
Council Resolution Acknowledges Celebration of Ramadan
The New Britain City Council approved a resolution acknowledging the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan and sharing warm greetings with those who are celebrating it in the city. The Council’s resolution recognizes Ramadan’s importance in the faith of many city residents. The resolution discusses Ramadan as, a spiritual time to cleanse the body and mind. […]
Council and Board of Education Discuss Schools Budget
The New Britain City Council and Board of Education met to discuss the city schools budget in the budget to be considered for the budget year that is to begin July 1, 2024 and continue to June 30, 2025. Superintendent Tony Gasper presented to the Council and Board on the school district budget proposal for […]
2024 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival Planned
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2024 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be Friday, May 17, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 19th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Homemade Greek food and pastries, dine in or take home,” event organizers say, adding that […]