New Britain CT
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 […]
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 Center says that the 2024 edition of […]
New Britain Police Department Holds Citizen’s Police Academy
By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JP New Britain Police Department has held the citizens academy for years and, in this year fourteen, excited residents embarked on a six-week crash course on the ins and outs of being a police officer. This program is meant to encourage community engagement with officers. Since this class was held so […]
New Fed Grant Helps Friendship Center Enhance Shelter On Arch Street
A $1 million federal grant to New Britain’s Friendship Center (FSC) on Arch Street will support expansion of the facility, including the installation of private restrooms and other capital and maintenance improvements. U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) and FSC Executive Director Caitlin Rose announced the new funding on April 3rd which stems from approval of […]
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. […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Star Swarms”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Star Swarms”. “Most stars are not loners like our Sun,” says the Planetarium, “but are part of a large group or star cluster. Join us as we fly through these stellar swarms at our next free public planetarium shows.” The events is Wednesday, April 10, […]