New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation by Autism Advocate Jeremy Farell
The New Britain Public Library is to host a presentation, “Pathways to Empowerment : Open Communication and Self Advocacy”, by Jeremy Farell, Autism Advocate. The Library says, His presentation encourages attendees to think critically about the benefits of open communication and self-advocacy for their lives and the lives of those around them. Using examples from […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 21 to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 27, 2024 include,
New Britain Public Library Hosting Community Reads Latino Poetry with Deborah Paredez
New Britain Public Library Hosting, an event, Community Reads Latino Poetry with Deborah Paredez. The Library says, Join us for a community poetry reading with Mexican American poet Deborah Paredez on October 21. She will be discussing her poetry and process, as well as reading select poems from Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology, […]
New Britain Voter Registration Appears Down Compared to Close 5th CD Election in 2022; Democrats Lower And Republicans Higher
Recent New Britain voter registration figures may show troubling signs for Democrats and opportunity for Republicans in the closely contested Fifth Congressional District race between incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) and Republican challenger George Logan. It appears that there could be nearly 2,000 fewer registered voters in New Britain than in 2022. Voter registration […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a celebration for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday to, “honor Indigenous resilience and culture,” event organizers said. Community activist Samantha Walker said, “It was a privilege to speak at the Indigenous People’s Day event. I was glad to see those who wanted to learn more about the Indigenous […]
Early Voting Set to Begin on Monday, October 21st
Voting in this year’s election is set to begin this coming Monday, October 21st, as Connecticut’s new early voting system will allow voters to cast ballots for two weeks prior to the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election day. The election for President, United States Senate and House of Representatives, state Senate and House of Representatives […]
CCSU Planetarium Shows to Explore Gravity
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting free shows on the gravity. The CCSU Planetarium says, Take a trip into space and explore some of the different effects produced by gravity. We start in the solar system and then venture into the realm of the galaxies. The events are Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at […]
Council Members Scott and Simpson Visit With Columbus Commons Residents
City Council members, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) visited with residents of the Columbus Commons apartments as part of a “Here Comes the Neighborhood” event. The event was for, “tenants to get to know their neighborhood and neighbors,” organizers said. Columbus Commons resident Allen Hoard said that, “The event at Columbus […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 20, 2024 include
Best Wishes on Yom Kippur
Very best wishes, from the New Britain Progressive, to all of our Jewish family members, friends and neighbors on Yom Kippur this year. May the coming year be one that brings the hope and promise of peace, happiness and togetherness for you, your families, and for us all. G’mar chatima tovah.