Peace march draws longtime activists and newcomers
By David Fortier Sunday’s March for Peace drew almost 50 people to the Federal Hill Green for the 1.2-mile walk to Birge Pond where there were prayers for peace and…
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West End Association to hold meeting this evening to discuss final preparations for Saturday’s Rockwell Summer Festival –new volunteers welcome
The West End Association will have a public meeting this evening, Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Indian Rock Nature Center, 501 Wolcott Rd, Bristol, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., most…
Bristol Scoops Ice Cream Store has successful opening
By Laura Bailey Bristol Scoops opened their doors to the public on Friday to a large crowd eager to delight in delectable frozen treats. “It’s been very busy,” said Jennifer…
Family Fun Day to be held at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Saturday
By Laura Bailey A day filled with entertainment, activities, food and fun is coming to Bristol this Saturday as the first ever Family Fun Day premiers at BAIMS. “It’s going…
Harvest Bakery reopens this morning, Carousel Museum receives grant for lecture series, community conversation continues and more from the Parks Dept.
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!”…
Salvation Army dance troupe takes second place in eastern regional star search competition
By Anna Bedell Most people are familiar with the Salvation Army from its soup kitchen that runs all year round and its bell ringers at Christmas time. But that’s not…
Brian’s Angels benefit concert rocks Crystal Bees
By Laura Bailey Dozens of concertgoers filled Crystal Bees in Southington on Saturday night for the third annual Brian’s Angels summer fundraiser event, “Angelfest.” “I started Brian’s Angels when I…
Bristol Events Calendar, July 24–30
Monday, July 24 Monday Fundays! 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Manross Movie: A Man Called Otto. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, July 25 National Carousel Day: Free…
Benefit concert for Brian’s Angels to be held Saturday
By Laura Bailey An entertaining evening of music and comedy will be held at Crystal Bees on Saturday to benefit Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach. The annual summer fundraising event “Angelfest”…
Meet some of the makers who sell their wares at Bristol Bazaar
By David Fortier Members of the business community and elected officials came together to celebrate the Bristol Bazaar’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this past Saturday. TBE thought…