Community
“Learn to Play the Ukulele” Activity to be at New Britain Public Library
“Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play?” the New Britain Public Library says, “Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.” The Library adds. Julie Stepanek lives in a forest in western Massachusetts where she raised a son and taught herself how […]
“The Gathering” to be Hosted by Light of Hope Ministries
Light of Hope Ministries (LOHM) says that it, “will be hosting a community event at Walnut Hill Park, in New Britain, CT called ‘The Gathering’,” adding, This event will consist of music from the Latin, African, Caribbean and American genre. We will have food trucks, vendors and resources from the community such as the Community […]
“When Setting is a Character” by Author Margarita Barresi at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting author Margarita Barresi for a presentation on “When Setting is a Character”, saying that, Author Margarita Barresi discusses how writers can make a novel’s setting feel like a character, using her historical novel A Delicate Marriage as an example. A Delicate Marriage is set in 1930s to 1950s […]
Gil Gigliotti to Host Literacy Volunteers’ “Love of Literacy” Event
Gil Gigliotti, host of “Frank, Gil, & Friends” on CCSU’s WFCS 107.7, will host the Literacy Volunteers of Central CT “Love of Literacy” event. Gigliotti, a CCSU Professor of English and Latin, will host the event that organizers say, “will feature musical entertainment by the Valley Chordsmen, a four-course dinner, a cash bar, a plant […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ year end celebration event. The Center says that the event, “Featuring games, face painting, a DJ, a cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers and more,” is, “Open to all – participants, family members and the community.” The event is Saturday, May 4, 2024, from […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on “Island Universes” – Galaxies
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on galaxies, or as they were once called, “island universes.” “What objects are full of stars, stellar corpses, gas, dust, and dark matter?” asks the Planetarium. “Galaxies! Join us in celebrating the amazing properties of galaxies at our next free public shows.” The events are […]
CCSU “Empty Bowls 2024” to be at Smalley School
CCSU says that its, “Ceramics and Management and Organization students present Empty Bowls 2024.” ““Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level,” CCSU says. “Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friendship Service Center in New Britain.” At the event, organizers say, “A basic […]
CCSU Hosting Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive
CCSU is hosting a Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive event, inviting its students to, “Learn about community engagement internships during a clothing drive to benefit New Britain’s Friendship Service Center.” “While all clothing donations are welcome,” CCSU says, “clothing specifically for men is requested. Refreshments will be provided.” The event is to be […]
Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
HRA of New Britain Celebrating 60th Anniversary
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain has announced that, in celebration of its 60th anniversary, it is, “embarking on a year-long campaign to celebrate the achievements and local impact made since its founding in 1964.” Dr. Marlo Greponne, Executive Director of HRA says that, “This milestone is a reflection of our collective resolve to […]