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2024 Little Poland Festival Coming Up
Editor’s Note (6/9/2024): Festival organizers have announced that the, “Little Poland Festival is rain or shine. Come on down! The rain will pass. Official opening is at 12:30.” The 2024 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for Sunday, June 9, celebrating the 11th time the widely popular cultural event has been held. “What began […]
Police Athletic League Hosting ‘Midnight Basketball’
Editor’s Note (5/30/2024): PAL has announced that the opening day, May 31st has been changed to Osgood Park. The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2024. The events are to run from May 31, 2024 to August […]
“The Dance of the Northern Lights” – CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on the Aurora
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on the Northern Lights. “Have you even seen the aurora, dancing lights in the northern sky?” asks the Planetarium. “Why is this atmospheric phenomenon so mysterious? Join us for a spectacular visual celebration of the night sky at our next free public planetarium show.” The […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace Hosting “Craft with Pride” Activity
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Craft with Pride,” activity in its Makerspace. The event is June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm. The Library says, Create beautiful works of art at the library centered around celebrating LGBTQ+ pride month, in collaboration with New Britain Pride! Come make a quick headband or button, or stay […]
New Britain 2024 Memorial Day Parade Planned
New Britain will honor its veterans this upcoming 2024 Memorial Day with the traditional parade, which is planned for Thursday, May 30th. The parade is to begin at 6:00pm. The parade appears to be set for the traditional New Britain parade route, which marches the 2.2 miles. The traditional parade route goes: Viewing of the parade […]
Health Collective Hosting Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at New Britain Public Library
The Health Collective is hosting a Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at the New Britain Public Library for New Britain Teens. The event is May 23, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The Hartford-based Health Collective says that, As a health center and champion of LGBTQIA+ equity, the Health Collective promotes healthy living, provides high-quality […]
Ald. Candyce Scott Organizing Neighborhood “Fun Cleaning Day”
City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) is organizing a “Fun Cleaning Day” on Allen Street. Ald. Scott says, “We will walk down Lawlor, Allen and, Oak Street. Fun, laughter, and light refreshments will be provided!” The event is May 26, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a rain date of June 2nd.
New Britain Public Library Banned Book Club Hosting Movie Day
The New Britain Public Library says that its Banned Book Club will be hosting a Movie Day. The event is May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The Library says, We’ll be taking a break from our planned book discussion to watch “The ABC’s of Book Banning”, a short film about the effects of book […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting CCSU Graduate School Informational Session
The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by connecting with one of our Graduate Recruitment & Admissions representatives! Light […]
“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]