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‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where […]
‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where seven […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]
“Justice for Katherine Colon” Activists Bring Protests to Council; Community Police Review Board Creation Re-Emerges in Response
Family members and community activists organized a wave of protest comments at Wednesday’s New Britain City Council meeting calling for “Justice for Katherine Colon”. In response, several Council members, all Democrats, expressed openness to bringing back consideration of a strong community police review board. The speaking on behalf of Colon at the Council member was […]
Council and Board of Education to Meet on Schools Budget
The New Britain City Council and Board of Education are to meet together in a special meeting to review the school budget process and for the upcoming 2024 to 2025 budget year. The meeting is to be on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00pm, according to the meeting warrant, or announcement, issued by Council President […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, saying, Bring your Easter basket and search for eggs on the library lawn. Rain location: the Children’s Department. Find a golden egg and win a prize! For children 10 and under accompanied by an adult. The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”. “Spring is almost here,” says the Planetarium, “but before we bid the cold temperatures farewell, let’s take a trip to the ice giant planets in the outer solar system, Uranus and Neptune, and their moons.” “Join us for a free public planetarium […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”. “Spring is almost here,” says the Planetarium, “but before we bid the cold temperatures farewell, let’s take a trip to the ice giant planets in the outer solar system, Uranus and Neptune, and their moons.” “Join us for a free public planetarium […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace to Teach About Cricut Machine
“Curious about how to use our Cricut machine,” the New Britain Public Library, asks. “Want to learn more about the variety of projects you can make?” The Library says, Register now for our Intro to the Cricut Machine Workshop! We’ll explore how to import or create designs to craft personalized projects using vinyl, paper, and […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace to Teach About Cricut Machine
“Curious about how to use our Cricut machine,” the New Britain Public Library, asks. “Want to learn more about the variety of projects you can make?” The Library says, Register now for our Intro to the Cricut Machine Workshop! We’ll explore how to import or create designs to craft personalized projects using vinyl, paper, and […]