Harvest Bakery reopens this morning, Carousel Museum receives grant for lecture series, community conversation continues and more from the Parks Dept.

Posted By: Staff August 2, 2023

Harvest Bakery opens this morning after dealing with malfunctioning oven

Harvest Bakery announced on its Facebook page that it will be back to normal beginning this morning.

“We are back!” the post reads. “Starting Wednesday morning we will be back to normal operations, and we are better than ever!”

An earlier post asks for patience after the bakery’s 60-year-old oven malfunctioned, resulting in some challenges with parts and labor to get it up and running.

“We sincerely apologize to anyone who was inconvenienced by our shutdown,” the post continues. “We have issued refunds to everyone who pre-paid with a credit card, and for those who paid with cash, please stop by any time this week when we’re open and we are happy to give you your money back.”

A Bristol institution, over almost eight decades, Harvest has provided not just fresh bakery items for individuals over the counter but also baked goods for many businesses in the area.

“Thank you to all who have stood by us through this and helped spread the word about what we have been going through!” the post ends. “Not everyone uses social media and sometimes rumors are spread, so thank you for all of your help getting the word out.”

Carousel Museum among 18 cultural nonprofits receiving Connecticut Humanities Awards

The New England Carousel Museum is one of 18 recipients of grants from the Connecticut Humanities quick grant program, it was announced at the CTH board meeting last week.

The Bristol museum received $3,640 in support of its monthly presentations on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. The series, hosted by the Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History, is held monthly on Thursday evenings, July through December. It focuses on unique collections that celebrate communities often left out of the museum’s typical narrative.

The grant to the Carousel Museum is part of a total of $70,542 in humanities project grants from the CTH fund to nonprofits.

Fourth annual community conversation set Thursday evening at Rockwell Amphitheater

The annual community-wide conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) feauring Wes Woodson, a nationally renowned mental health advocate and published author, will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rockwell Amphitheater. \

Over the last three years, Woodson has given a TEDtalk, published his first book, ” I have Anxiety So What?” and has spoken to thousands of students around the country on the topics of mental health, self-empowerment and self-love.

Steve’s Top Dog will be on site at 5:30 p.m. and the first 100 participants will receive a free food voucher and Community Conversation t-shirt (while supplies last). Participants are encouraged to bring their own chair.

Registration is now open for family camp over night at Muzzy Field

Registration for families to camp out overnight at Muzzy Field early in September is now open and will be until spaces are filled.

The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, which sponsors the overnight campout, provides a host of activities including lawn games, family activities, and a PG rated movie when it’s dark. BPRYCS staff will assist with tent setup, provide snacks and breakfast treats, and lead a night-time program.

A limited number of tents are available for households who need one. Each household/ registrant will have an assigned space. In addition, guidelines for participation are posted on the BRPYCS website. Click here.

Affordable internet access through national connectivity program

Earlier this month, over 300 local and national organizations joined Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education to launch Online for All, a campaign that provides internet access, affordability, and equity for students, families, across the country.

To see requirements and apply, go to the Online for All site and follow the screen instructions. Click here. Or go directly to the FFC’S Affordable Connectivity Program website, to find out qualifications for reduced or free high-speed internet. Click here.

An estimated 28 million households in the U.S. do not have high-speed internet at home, and two-thirds of these households are offline because they need help affording an available internet connection, according to the release on the U.S. Dept. of Education website.

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