Jewish Congregation celebrates 40 years
Editor’s note: Bristol does not have a synagogue, although it did until 2000 when Bristol’s Beth Israel Synagogue closed. Many of its members joined Southington’s…
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Caminiti one of three WW II veterans honored at event in East Hartford on Sunday
Three World War II Veterans were honored Sunday, Nov. 3, at a “Remembrance Event for World War II Veterans” in East Hartford. One of the…
Final Farmers Market for the season today
The Bristol Farmers Market ends its 2024 season this Saturday, Nov. 2. Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market…
Annual Wind and Brass Ensemble concert to honor veterans on Nov. 10
A Veterans Day Concert, “Salute to Veterans,” will be presented by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Kyle Camerato, in cooperation…
BRXSTOL saga continues with new experiences and episodes coming in November
By David Fortier | The release of the first three chapters of BRXSTOL Podcast Episode 2 features a new character who becomes involved in “a…
Manross Memorial Library to host veterans Nov. 9
The F.N. Manross Memorial Library’s 2024 Veterans Appreciation Social will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. This program was originally hosted and…
55th Mum-A-Thon draws over 200 participants
The 55th Mum-A-Thon 5K Road Race and its Kids Monster Mile drew over 200 runners to St. Paul Catholic High School, where the race kicked…
‘Spooktacular’ holds first coffin races
This year’s Spooktacular on the field at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School field featured its first coffin races on Saturday, Oct. 26. The winner…
Farmers market reaches penultimate weekend
The Bristol Farmers Market is at its next to last weekend today, Saturday, Oct. 26. Each week in the summer and through early fall, the…
Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today
The second annual Halloween Spooktacular, featuring trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races, will be held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the…
Halloween Spooktacular returns to Memorial Boulevard this Saturday
By Laura Bailey Trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races are coming to Memorial Boo-levard this Saturday for the second annual Halloween Spooktacular. “I…
Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock offers fun times on 280 acres of preserve with hands-on activities
By JoAnn Moran Hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple cider making, crafting were only part of the attractions at this year’s Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock…
Von Trapp concert at the library Friday, Carousel Gala set in early November, veterans’ program at Manross also early in November
Elisabeth von Trapp in concert at Bristol Public Library this Friday Elisabeth von Trapp, form the family whose story inspired “The Sound of Music,” will…
First day of early voting brings heavy turnout
The first morning of early voting was extremely busy, said Bristol’s administrator of elections. “We had to order more ballots which were printed and delivered…
Annual Bristol Senior Center arts and craft fair this weekend
The Bristol Senior Center’s 11th annual Craft Fair is set for October 25-26, featuring over 65 vendors, providing various crafts and baked goods. The event aims to raise $2,500 for member programs. Despite ongoing construction limiting parking, attendees are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy the wide array of local crafts.
Family fun is key at this year’s Indian Rock farm and nature festival on Saturday
By JoAnn Moran A classic family-oriented farm and nature festival, The Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock Nature Preserve, returns for its fifth year this…
Bristol Fire Department to host fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Fire Department is set to host its inaugural Fightin’ For A Cure Fundraiser this Friday to raise awareness and funds…
Country music at Downtown Live, Carousel Museum Gala set, walking tours of Federal this Sunday
Country music star to perform at the Rockwell Theater this weekend Pam Tillis, country music star, along with her acoustic trio, will perform at Downtown…
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21
Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins in Bristol one week from today. The Registrar of Voters office has provided the following guidance for…
Bristol Police Department unveils memorial honoring Lt. Demonte and Sgt. Hamzy
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Police Department held a ceremony Friday to honor the memory of Sgt. Alex Hamzy and Lt. Dustin DeMonte, who were…