Community
North-Oak NRZ to Meet
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, Hello Smalley Elementary School parent’s and North Oak NRZ members, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain will be presenting information for programming being provided to those looking for first time home ownership, financial management and literacy, and a renters survivors workshop. People we need you all to […]
Spring Book Sale to be at New Britain Public Library
Friends of the New Britain Public Library is to host its, “Spring Book Sale.” The sale is to be on three days, Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Friday, April 19th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The sale Thursday is to be a, “Preview: $10/ fee; […]
NBMAA Hosting “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain”
The New Britain Museum of American Art says that it, “will once again assemble some of the best breweries in CT for our ever-popular “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain.” Enjoy tasting Connecticut’s finest craft beers, a walking taco bar, and the MLB game on the big screen!” The event is to be Friday, April 19, […]
New Britain Honors Memory Of Rev. King 56 years after assassination
Remembering April 4, 1968 It’s not the national holiday of his birth but 56 years later honoring the memory of MLK occurs almost everywhere in April at parks, in schools and at community events on the day he died fighting for the dignity of sanitation workers in Memphis. And for many of us of a […]
Council Member Candyce Scott Visits With Residents At Old High School
City Council member Candyce Scott (D-3) says that she enjoyed meeting with constituents at the senior apartments at the old New Britain High School on Bassett Street. Revered community leader, Mr. Alton Brooks, a resident of the apartments, joined the meeting in which Scott met with residents. Scott says that she wanted, at the “Meet […]
25th Annual “Senior Prom” Planned
The 25th Annual Senior Prom is to be held, again, at New Britain High School on April 18, 2024. The annual “Senior Prom” is a popular annual event in New Britain for senior citizens, in which seniors are treated to food, music and dancing. The New Britain Senior says that the 2024 edition of the […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Wreath Laying Planned
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, the city and the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain are planning the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is to be on April 6, 2024 at 11:00am at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The event, themed, […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Elm City Girls’ Choir
The Music Series at South Church is hosting an April concert featuring the Elm City Girls’ Choir. The Music Series at South Church says that, Having performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Elm City Girls’ Choir is New England’s most acclaimed girls’ choral program. The Choir School’s mission is to foster a deep commitment […]
NBHS PTO Holding Clothing Drive
The NBHS PTO is holding clothing driving, saying, “until Friday, April 19th, you may bring your donations to the main office at the high school! Or you can drive up and drop off on Saturday, April 20th, from 9-1pm in front of the Auditorium.” “Who wants to see Mr. Pearce’s office filled with bags of […]
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie
The New Britain Public Library’s Banned Book Club is to discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie” by Sherman Alexie at its upcoming meeting. The Library says that the event is its, Monthly book club where we will be reading books that have been challenged or banned in public libraries. […]