Senior Center announces April events
Bristol Senior Center has several events over the next few weekends. The Cactus & Succulent Society Show will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
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Spring Pops Concert to celebrate Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Rich Theriault
Rich Theriault, music director for the last 15 years with Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, will celebrate his final concert as music director at this year’s Spring Pops Concert at…
Local libraries celebrate National Library Week
The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Libraries are celebrating National Library Week, April 7-13, with a variety of programs and participation in Passport to Connecticut Libraries 2024. On Monday,…
Clock & Watch Museum offers week of free admissions and special activities commemorating 70th anniversary
The week of April 10-14 the American Clock & Watch Museum will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its opening with free museum admission. In addition, a variety of activities are…
Misfit Moms’ egg hunt part of day-long event Saturday
The 2nd annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza! at Rockwell Park will feature a handful of events throughout the day on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m., as part of a fundraiser…
POW/MIA monument fundraising continues to build toward Memorial Day unveiling
By David Fortier Fundraising for the POW/MIA monument that will be unveiled on Memorial Day will continue right through May to ensure that all costs will be covered. “We need…
Forestville’s Memorial Parade seeking participants, from family members of those lost at war to youth groups
By David Fortier Memorial Day is a day for remembering those lost at war, a somber occasion, unlike Veterans Day which is more celebratory, said the local commander of American…
Marine Corps red satin jacket conferred on Iwo Jima veteran in ceremony at American Legion Hall
By Neal Supranovich and Al Urso The conferral of an honorary Marine Corps jacket to a World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima, the presentation of…
Deadline for Wheeler program for prospective foster parents is approaching on April 6
The deadline to register for a program that prepares prospective foster parents being offered by Wheeler Clinic is Saturday, April 6. Participants can be married, single or part of a…
Post 209 Jukebox Bingo set for April 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
American Legion Post 209 will hold its next JukeBox Bingo on Saturday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Camp Street. “It’s a great…
Old American flags may be deposited in drop box outside American Legion Post 2
Anyone who would like to discard an old American flag may now drop the flag at American Legion Post 2 on Hooker Court in a new drop box constructed by…
Clock and Watch museum installs vintage Seth Thomas street clock
By David Fortier Workers have begun installing a vintage Seth Thomas clock on the property of the American Clock & Watch Museum on the perimeter of the new parking lot….
World War II veteran to be honored today at American Legion Post 2 event
Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo Jima survivor, will receive an honorary Marine Corps jacket today at a ceremony at the flagpole at American Legion Post 2 on Hooker…
Main Street Community Foundation awards over $2 million during 2023
A record $2.4 million in grants and scholarships was distributed over 2023 by the Main Street Community Foundation, it was announced at the foundation’s annual meeting recently. In addition, new…
‘The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System’ rides to the Rockwell Theater
By Laura Bailey An afternoon of family-friendly music, learning and laughs is blasting into the Rockwell Theater with a live performance of “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar…
Shamrock 2- and 5-mile winners hail from Bristol and Middlebury
Saturdays’ 21st Shamrock Run & Walk drew 154 participants for its Bristol Health 5-mile run and 224 participants for its 2-mile run. Sean Ferguson, 29-year-old from Middlebury took first place…
Veterans program celebrates old friendships, with cake cutting and presentations
By David Fortier The three of them lean in over the cake, which celebrates their years of friendship, beginning shortly after the conclusion of World War II, when they came…
Shamrock Run & Walk traffic restrictions along routes with specifics provided by Bristol Police
The Bristol Police Dept. has released traffic and parking restrictions for Saturday’s 21st Annual Shamrock Run & Walk. Restrictions include around Chippens Hill Middle School where the race begins and…
Bristol Central’s Interact Club reaches new giving milestone with Make-A-Wish donation
By David Fortier A teacher in the Bristol Public School system showed up at Monday’s meeting of Bristol Central High School’s Interact Club to thank the members for helping to…
Veterans program will involve Friendship Cake cutting
An American Legion Iwo Jima/ World War II Veterans Reunion will be held Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m., at the Bristol Public Library. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event…