Community
McNamara Plans Meeting for Ward 4 Constituents
The City Council’s Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that he is planning a meeting for the constituents he represents in New Britain’s Ward 4. The meeting is planned for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00pm at Roma Sports Bar & Grill dining room at 382 Allen Street. McNamara says that, “An update […]
“Rewilding Your Lawn” at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an activity, “Reclaiming the Green : From Monoculture Lawn to Thriving Wildlife Habitat”, saying, Join regenerative landscape designer Will Hooper for a discussion of how to take sanitized, high-maintenance lawnscapes and transform them into low-maintenance, ecologically diverse landscapes of flowers, pollinators, and native wildlife. Even a few square […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show All About Stars
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on stars. The CCSU Planetarium says, All of the stars you see in the sky belong to the Milky Way galaxy. How does a star form? How do stars evolve? What makes a star a star? Learn the answers at our next free public planetarium […]
With Art Access: New Britain Exhibit, Gallery 66 Spotlighting Artists with Lower Incomes
New Britain’s Gallery 66 is spotlighting artists in the community with lower incomes in the Art Access: New Britain juried exhibit. Exbibit organizers say that the, “show was made possible by an Artists Respond grant received from the Connecticut Office of the Arts by Eddie Hall and is meant to address economic disparity in arts […]
Citizen Action Group Hosting Clean Energy and Your Utilities Community Meeting
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is planning a community meeting on Clean Energy and Your Utilities. “Join CCAG,” event organizers say, “to learn more and discuss how we can hold utilities accountable and make sure our leaders live up to their climate promises.” The event is to be on Monday, August 26, 2024 at […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions. The free sessions are to be on first Tuesday of each month at different times. Organizers of the events ask, Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job […]
Dare to Struggle Planning Rally
Dare to Struggle CT is planning a, “Rally to Stop the mistreatment of the homeless and the poor,” saying, “We cannot rely on politicians, the only way we can end these attacks on the homeless, poor, and victims of gentrification is by coming together in the hundreds and thousands to make these attacks stop!” The […]
New Britain School District Hosting “Back to School Bash”
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is hosting its annual “Back to School Bash” to welcome students and families for the upcoming school year. “During the Back to School Bash,” the school district says, “students and families will have the opportunity to meet and greet their school administrators and other staff.” The event is […]
Candyce Scott and Pergola Announce Back to School Supply Drive
Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Pergola Events, LLC have announced that they are hosting, Back to School Supply Drive event aimed at supporting local students and families in need. With your help, we can ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Many families in our community […]
Community Health Center Hosting Community Health Fair
The Community Health Center, Inc. is hosting a Community Health Fair in honor of National Health Center Week. “This event offers family friendly fun and health education. Enjoy the free ice cream truck, arts and crafts, and DJ!”, the Community Health Center says. The event is to be August 5, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm […]