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Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman to Speak at City of Pride Kickoff
New Britain Pride has announced that Connecticut Lieutenant Gov. Nancy Wyman (D-CT) will speak at its City of Pride Launch Party. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. Wyman has been in public service for thirty years, from Tolland Board of Education to serving […]
Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th
City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold a bazaar/carnival. The Bazaar and Carnival is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned to be held at 221 Farmington […]
“Kids’ Night Out” at Hungerford Park, Feb 17th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be holding a “Kids’ Night Out” event on February 17th. The Museum says, ” Drop kids off at the nature center for an evening of fun.” The Museum says that the program costs $15 per child for members and $25 per child for non-members. “Games crafts, […]
2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted
The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]
OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present “Day of Tears” for Black History Month on Mar 3rd
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd, OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book, “Day of Tears.” The event will be at 4:00pm on March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]
TRIAD Pancake Breakfast to Benefit “Senior Prom” Mar 18th
The New Britain TRIAD program will have a pancake breakfast March 18, 2018, to support TRIAD’s annual “Senior Prom.” The breakfast will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am at the New Britain Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 55 Pearl Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes, will […]
St. Joachim Parish to Hold Winter Clothing Items Drive Feb 5th
The St. Joachim Catholic Parish will be holding a “Warm Me Up” collection drive to be held on February 5, 2018. The Parish says that the RCIA collection drive is, “To serve others by providing them what they need this winter season to stay warm,” inspiring people with the words of Acts20:35 “I have shown you […]
Black History Month Dinner Program at Diaspora Multicultural Society Feb 17th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will host an American (Black) History Dinner Program on February 17, 2018. The Diaspora Society says, “Join us for a celebration of history and culture. We will have a nice dinner and a program that, in usual Diaspora fashion, will not disappoint.” The Black History Month program will begin at 6:00pm. The […]
Youth Museum Valentines Day Parties Feb 9th and 10th
The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are holding Valentines Day parties in early February, 2018. On Friday, February 9th, the New Britain Youth Museum will hold its second annual Valentines Day Party. The Museum says that it is a free event. The Museum says, “Drop in between 1:00-3:30.” […]
New Britain Pride to Hold City of Pride Launch Party Feb 23rd
New Britain Pride has announced the City of Pride Launch Party to kick-off its “City of Pride Initiative”. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. New Britain Pride says that it, “was formed in August 2017 as a nonpartisan organization whose goal is to spread understanding […]