Veterans Day events begin this weekend
“Duty Honor Country,” a Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble concert under the director of Richard Theriault featuring the Bristol Chorale will be held at The…
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Annual Veterans Day Luminary service sponsorships must be in the mail this Saturday
The Annual Luminary Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Hooker Court. Those wishing to…
Weekly roundup features Thanksgiving poem benefiting rescue animals, Vietnam veterans honored at library dedication, trivia night and new Wheeler board member
Interfaith coalition readies for Thanksgiving with poem and annual service The Bristol Interfaith Coalition has two events leading up to Thanksgiving, the first benefiting rescue…
Halloween Spooktacular bewitches BAIMS
By Laura Bailey Hundreds of community members celebrated a day of frightful family fun at the inaugural Halloween Spooktacular event held at BAIMS. Unseasonably warm…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
Monday, Oct. 30 Monday Funday. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Halloween Storytime. 4 p.m. at the Manross Library Meet the Candidates hosted by the…
Bristol Republican Town Committee holds warm clothing drive
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Republican Town Committee is lending a helping hand to the community through a warm winter clothing drive. “We wanted to…
Diversity Council holds panel on religious diversity
By Laura Bailey Panelists representing different religious denominations engaged with community members during the Know Your Neighbor Community Conversation earlier this week. “I moved to…
Dedication ceremony for ‘Traveling Wall Memorial,’ former Mayor Ward to be honored Saturday
A presentation ceremony honoring Vietnam veteran and former Bristol Mayor Arthur “Art” Ward in recognition of his efforts to bring the Traveling Wall to Bristol…
‘Trunk or Treat’ brings out neighborhood kids
“Trunk or Treat” was the call Wednesday evening at Village Green where families of residents filled the parking lot with vehicles decorated for Halloween to…
This year’s Mum-a-thon has Halloween theme
This year’s Mum-a-thon event included a mile-long Monster run for children, a wheelchair event, 5K walk and the 8K road race, all beginning and ending…
Weekly roundup includes ‘Meet the Candidates’ program hosted by West End Association, ‘Traveling Wall’ Memorial display, trivia night and Wheeler fundraiser
West End Assocation program invites mayoral candidates to share platforms A “Meet the Candidates!” with Republican incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano and Democratic challenger Scott Rosado,…
A look at the Board of Assessment Appeals
With the municipal election nearing on Nov. 7, TBE thought we might provide some background on one of the lesser-known public offices. The Board of…
Bristol Bazaar celebrates first Pups & Pumpkins festival
The Bristol Bazaar saw a remarkable turnout from the community for their first ever Pups & Pumpkins Festival. The event held on Saturday combined furry…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 23 – 29
Monday, Oct. 23 Monday Funday. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Oct. 24 Fall Harvest Entertaining Ideas. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library Wednesday,…
Expert on reptiles, amphibians packs nature center
A local expert on amphibians and reptiles addressed the need to protect these species before an audience of Boy Scouts, graduate students, public land-trust officials…
Annual interfaith Thanksgiving service to be held at St. Joseph Church on Federal Hill Nov. 22
This year’s annual Bristol Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, with “Gratitude” for its theme, will be held at St. Joseph Church, Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m….
State rebranding campaign launches from Bristol Bazaar
Connecticut’s new arts and tourism campaign launched at the Bristol Bazaar, highlighting the growth of local makers from 26 to 58. The “Make It Here” initiative promotes small businesses, encouraging collaboration and creativity. State officials emphasized the campaign’s potential to boost local entrepreneurship and community engagement, reinforcing Connecticut’s commitment to supporting makers.
Veterans Day Concert set Sunday, Nov. 5, at Rockwell Theater
A “Duty, Honor, Country: Salute to our Veterans” concert, presented by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble and directed by Richard Theriault, in honor of…
Weekly roundup includes chamber dinner on Oct. 26, new author from Bristol publishes a children’s book
133rd annual chamber dinner set at new Bristol Event Center Tickets are still available for the 133rd Annual Dinner of the Central Connecticut Chambers of…
Forum on senior scams, hotline attracts crowd of 35
About 35 seniors showed up for “Don’t Get Swindled!” a senior scams forum with State Rep. Mary Fortier and Attorney Gen. William Tong held Wednesday,…