New Britain Public Library Hosting “Hidden Figures” Movie Screening
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the movie, “Hidden Figures.” The Library says, Join us for a screening of Hidden Figures, a film based on the true story about three African- American women working at NASA in the 1960’s who performed the mathematical analysis and calculations that helped launch astronaut John […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Little Sweethearts” Day
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning a “Little Sweethearts Day” with activities and “Valentine the Clown”. The event is to be February 10, 2024 at the Senior Center, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The activity is to feature a photo station, hot chocolate and cookies and arts and crafts. Admission is $5 per person. The […]
Internet Basics to Be Featured at Library’s Computer Basics Class
The New Britain Public Library’s upcoming Computer Basics Class is to focus on Internet Basics. The Library says that, This lesson will be about the basics of browsing the internet. It will focus on Microsoft Edge from the top down (including things like settings, favorites, etc.). It will also cover what a hyperlink is as […]
First Friday at New Britain Museum of American Art to Feature The Ebbas
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Ebbas at its popular First Friday event. The Museum calls the monthly event, “Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends.” “New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!” the Museum adds. The Museum’s February, 2024 First […]
“The Last Night” at Hole in the Wall Theater Explores Connecticut Witchcraft Executions
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will host, “The Last Night”, a play, “that explores not only the facts of the Hartford Witchcraft Panic, but the hearts and souls of two women accused and hanged,” the Theater says. The Theater says that the play, “was originally commissioned by the Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington in […]
Engineering Report Confirms Residents’ Concerns About Effects of Neighborhood Flooding
A professional engineer has reported that the effects of repeated flooding, “can be structurally compromising,” of a home in the neighborhood to the southwest of CCSU that includes, Newbury, Hampton, Allen, Brighton and Stewart streets and Eton Place and Roxbury Road. Residents in the neighborhood have been seeking action by the city to address long-standing […]
“Virtual Quiz Bingo” to be Hosted by the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library invites people to, “Try your hand at Virtual Quiz Bingo!” “Register to get the trivia link,” the Library says, “or check out our instagram page for the login code the day of the Bingo event.” The event is to be Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Protesters Advocate for Palestinians, U.S. Money to Support Local Services Instead of War
Protesters gathered in downtown New Britain Thursday to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and an end United States funding for the ongoing war. Protesters chanted, “money for jobs and education, not for guns and occupation.” City Council member, Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) thanked people for, “rallying today for nothing but peace.” He said that, […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Host “Know Your Rights Discussion” at Regular Monthly Meeting
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, We’ll be having an ACLU-CT Smart Justice leader Gus Marks-Hamilton at the next meeting providing you a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS informational session. That’s next Wednesday the 17th at 6pm at the New Britain House of Pizza. Please make sure to come out. LETS GET THAT KNOWLEDGE GOING […]
New Britain City Council Invites Public to Discussion on Homelessness
The New Britain City Council says that it, “is excited to invite residents, community leaders, business partners and collaborators to a vital discussion aimed at addressing the pressing issue of homelessness within our community.” The Council’s President Pro Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5), and the Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), issued a public statement […]