Exchange Club to hold ‘Honoring Heroes’ program in July
The Greater Bristol Exchange Club will be honoring the late police officers Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy, along with Officer Alec Iurato as this year’s “Police Officers of the Year” at its “Honoring Heroes” program at the Aqua Turf Grand Ball Room on June 29.
DeMonte and Hamzy were struck down in the line of duty in an Oct. 12 shooting. Iurato, who was injured in the same incident, is credited for stopping the shooter.
Proceeds from the event will go to the “Fund the First,” a fund which was set up in honor of our deceased officers, and to assist their families.
Tickets are available online at Honoring Heroes Tickets. For sponsorships, go to Sponsorships.
For information, contact Exchange Club program director, Jack Ferraro at TheBristolExchangeClub@gmail.com.
‘Taste of Bristol’ certificates go on sale
This year’s West End Association’s “Taste of Bristol” fundraiser will include 35 local restaurants, where a one-time discount of 20 percent off the total bill will apply through March and April.
Purchasers present the certificate at the time of purchase. The certificates are $5 each. In addition, purchasers may also enter a raffle for over $500 in restaurant gift certificates with over 25 prizes of $10 to $50 in value. Some restrictions apply.
Proceeds from the fundraiser are used to further the mission of the association, which is to help create and maintain a safe, friendly and family-oriented neighborhood filled with thriving businesses, convenient public transportation, and attractive amenities and activities.
Certificates may be purchased at the following locations:
- AUTOMOTIVE PLUS – 534 Broad St
- BEACON PHARMACY – 57 South St
- BITES & BREW – 785 Terryville Ave
- CASA BLEND – 14 East Main
- DUSTY DUDE WOODWORKS – 1 Richmond Pl
- EXPRESSO CAFE -95-97 Maple Ave
- FAMILY ROOTS PRODUCE – 370 Riverside Ave
- GREER’S CHICKEN – 64 Matthew St
- HAMELIN & SONS AUTO REPAIR – 64 West St
- JIMMYS ON THE RIVER – 249 Terryville Rd.
- KIND CARE SALES OFFICE – 430 N Main St
- PAPI’S KITCHEN – 25 Middle St
- PARKSIDE CAFE – 224 North Main St
- SCHOOL STREET STUDIOS – 173 School St
- SOUTH SIDE MEAT MARKET – 141 West St
- TONMY’S PLACE & MARKET – 1277 Stafford Ave
For more information, contact Jesse Jablon at (860) 620-2771.
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
seeks Youth and Prevention Leaders Award nominations
Nominations are being sought for the City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services’s 31st Annual Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards.
The award spotlights and celebrates young people who are going above and beyond in service to the Bristol community. Youth and youth groups may be nominated by adults that benefited from a community service project or volunteerism of a Bristol young person.
Individuals as well as groups may be nominated. Deadline is is Friday, March 31. Applications are reviewed by the City of Bristol Youth Commission. Award recipients will be honored at an annual ceremony held on May 10.
Nomination forms for both individual and youth groups are available online at www.bristolrec.com.
Submit completed applications via e-mail to Jazzya Coakley, assistant to the BPRYCS superintendent, at JazzyaCoakley@bristolct.gov by Friday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m.
Direct questions to 860-314-4690. For more information, please visit www.BristolRec.com.
Bristol Hospital bed capacity
As of Feb. 21, 61.3 percent or on average 82.1 of 134 adult staffed hospital beds, the same as the previous week, were occupied at Bristol Hospital, according to the State of Connecticut’s Data and Analytics division.
During the same week, the number of occupied staffed ICU beds remained at 64 percent or 9 of 14 from the previous reporting period.
Latest COVID-19 stats
Bristol’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 7.5 percent down from 9.5 percent down the previous week, with 27 positive cases down from 36 positive cases the previous week, leaving Bristol in the high category with over 15 cases per 100,000 people. Hartford County is in the medium category again this week.
The CDC recommends that people at high risk for severe illness, talk to their healthcare provider about whether to need to wear a mask and take other precautions. In addition, the CDC reminds people to take the following measures:
- Wear a mask indoors in public and on public transportation.
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
- Get tested if you have symptoms.
- If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider taking additional precautions.
‘2023 Dinner on the Diamond’ tickets on sale
Tickets for the “Second Annual Dinner on the Diamond,” benefiting the Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund, are now on sale.
The date for the fundraiser is Saturday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes dinner and entertainment directly on the infield at historic Muzzy Field. The celebration not only kicks of fsummer in style but celebrates Bristol’s local parks and recognizes community partners.
The Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund is administered through the Main Street Community Foundation. For information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Boys & Girls sets date for annual gala
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is hosting its second annual gala on Saturday, April 22, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville from 5 to 10 p.m. Entitled the “Future Stars” Gala this event will highlight accomplishments BB&GC youth and future goals.
Tickets are available at www.bbgc.org/gala. Questions about sponsorships or advertising opportunities may be directed to Rayshe Ramirez, Associate Director of Resource Development, at 860-540-3150.
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