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…
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Mid-week roundup includes school choice and contest deadlines, Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble concert and Veterans’ program at library
March 15 is the deadline for School Choice applications for the 2024-25 school year Connecticut families with students entering prekindergarten through grade 12 have until 11:59 p.m. on March 15,…
Wheeler Health announced innovative residency programs
A unique two-track residency program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants designed to cultivate clinical leaders in community health is being offered by Wheeler Health, it was announced earlier this…
NAACP Black History Month program celebrates 11 ‘local activists of our time’
By David Fortier A close friend of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the first female bass players in the region and a former mayor of the city of Bristol…
Friends of the Library holds ‘fill-the-bag’ book sale today
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold the final day of its annual Winter Used Book Sale today with a “fill-the-bag” sale in the meeting rooms in the…
Documentary on homelessness premieres at the Rockwell Theater this evening
A documentary on homeless, by a local video production company, premieres this evening at the Rockwell Theater on Memorial Boulevard. “No Way to Live: Rummaging Through Connecticut’s Homeless Mess of…
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble St. Patrick’s Day Concert free and open to the public
The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will present a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Concert Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church on Summer Street. The free concert…
Little Free Library opens at St. Vincent DePaul
Members of three Bristol nonprofits gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Appetite for Reading Little Free Library at St. Vincent DePaul on Friday. “We’re so excited to open our…
General grant cycle applications being accepted by Main Street Community Foundation through March
Nonprofit organizations serving Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and/or Wolcott may now apply for Main Street Community Foundation general cycle grants, the organization announced yesterday. Grant requests should fall within…
Senior Center Pasta Supper Fundraiser is a delight
Submitted by Sharon Bachand, Bristol Senior Center contributor As I pulled into the Bristol Senior Center parking lot to attend the Jan. 11 pasta supper fundraiser, the mayor of Bristol,…
Main Street Foundation supports local women and girls with $50,500 in grants
The Women & Girls Fund Annual Meeting on Jan. 25 awarded $50,500 in grants to 11 organizations benefiting women and girls in local towns. Funded programs include confidence-building workshops, leadership training, and social support initiatives. Since 2001, the Fund has granted $780,000 to support community programs and initiatives.
Boys and Girls Club of Bristol honors president of Wayback Burgers for giving milestone at inaugural ‘Faces of the Future’ breakfast
Patrick Conlin, president of Wayback Burger, shared a heartfelt memory during the first “Faces of the Future Breakfast” hosted by the Bristol Boys and Girls Club, where Wayback was recognized for contributing $1 million over five years. The initiative aims to strengthen community ties and support youth development through various programs and networking opportunities.
Four Chaplains ceremony to be held at Gloria dei Lutheran Church Feb. 3
By David Fortier A tribute celebrating the “Four Chaplains” will be held at Gloria dei Lutheran Church on Febr. 3, at 6 p.m.. The event is sponsored by American Legion…
Cardiac rehabilitation patients, current and former ones, celebrate the holidays at annual fete
Current and former patients of the Bernie Guida Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center of Bristol Health gathered last month for their annual Christmas party at the Giamatti Center. The Cardiac…
Local interfaith coalition to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week the first week of February
Contributed by Laura Minor A series of special video messages created locally for the occasion will be featured on the Bristol Interfaith Coalition’s Facebook page to commemorate the United Nations…
Eagle on monument at Quinlan Park needs repair, again
The verdict is still out, but the eagle that had been stolen earlier in December and replaced subsequently through a donation, is missing a wing either from damage sustained in…
Wheeler Clinic exceeds fundraising goal for new community health center on One Hope Street
Wheeler Health has surpassed its expanded Bristol fundraising goal of $555,000, raising $606,000 in gifts and pledges one and a half years ahead of schedule for its new Bristol health…
Main Street Community Foundation accepting applications for scholarships
Main Street Community Foundation is now accepting applications for over 90 scholarship funds, the organization announced in a release yesterday. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, current…
NAACP seeks to restart youth choir, asks singers to sign on
At the NAACP scholarship breakfast on Monday, local chapter president Tim Camerl invited the former local chapter president Lexie Mangum to join him on the podium to make a special…
NAACP scholarship breakfast speaker shares personal experiences of racism and steps to take to address it
By David Fortier Referring to personal instances of encounters with racism throughout her life, but especially the years of her education, the keynote speaker at Monday’s NAACP scholarship breakfast provided…