Communities days in September are lining up
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! September is flying by, but these Pokémon are too big to slow down! We have a new raid, a new Dynamax hunt, and a…
Read MoreLocal Organizations
Carousel Museum one of CT Humanities grant awardees for lecture series
A local museum is among the latest grant recipients of the CT Humanities for civics, ecology and cultural humanities project, the organization announced in a release earlier this week. The…
Hidden Cafe to celebrate rebranding with public event
The unveiling of a new logo will be among the highlights of a public celebration highlighting the makeover of The Hidden Café on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 12 noon to…
$5 Throwback Thursday Films bring nostalgia to the Rockwell Theater
By Laura Bailey Downtown Live is reviving the magic of classic cinema with its new Throwback Thursday Film series at the historic Rockwell Theater. “I think the audience will like…
Senior symposium to focus on three areas of aging
A Senior and Law Enforcment (SALT) symposium will be held at the Bristol Senior Center, Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is hosted by United Way…
Bristol Farmers Market opens today at 10 a.m.
Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 10 Main St. parking lot. The market…
Jimmys On The River reopens after being struck by vehicle
Local eatery Jimmy’s On The River has reopened this week after the restaurant was struck by a vehicle for the second time in two years. After enduring a challenging few…
Committee planning local celebration of the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence seeks participants
Bristol invites residents and local organizations to join the planning committee for its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The committee aims to honor Bristol’s historical contributions while engaging the community through events and educational programs, promoting the tagline “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”
Big event weekend from Bristol Boys & Girls Club 2nd annual color dash walk/run to Brewfest at Muzzy and Jimmy and The Parrots at the Rockwell Theater
New services at Bristol Public Libraries include free access to TBE, 1,000s of movies via ‘Kanopy’ and digital magazines from ‘Flipster’ The Bristol Public Libraries have added free services for…
Veterans Strong to benefit from 2 fundraisers this fall
Two events this fall will benefit the local Veterans Strong Community Center. A Bowl-A-Rama with a 50/50 raffle and silent auction will be held at Spare Time Bowling on Sunday,…
What is it about dreams, anyhow?
By Bob Montgomery Dreams Dreams are funny things, hard to explain. I sometimes think there are things in our lives that are deep-seated and they pop out in part when…
Site inspection of wetlands for open space housing development off Perkins Street draws crowd
The on-site inspection of wetlands on private property off Perkins Street that once belonged to the Schaffrick family but is now owned by P & B Properties drew a crowd…
Wheeler headquarters is working at 100 percent capacity with all staff fully onboard
Wheeler’s new headquarters and community health center opened on August 19, providing integrated medical care under one roof and enhancing accessibility for patients. The facility features services like a pharmacy, nutritional classes, and immediate behavioral health support without appointments. Wheeler aims to assist patients with insurance options, ensuring care for all, regardless of financial status.
Summer Festival Auto Show among events at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bristol Auto Club will hold an auto show in conjunction with this year’s West End Association Rockwell Festival at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…
2024 Rockwell Festival today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year’s Rockwell Festival will feature almost 200 vendors 14 food booths, the Kids Zone and Art District, according to the West End Association vice president. “We have our mix…
Main Street Foundation accepting applications for new grant cycle
The Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits benefiting Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Available funds include the Women & Girls Fund (deadline Sept. 6), Bradley Henry Barnes Trust (LOIs due Sept. 20), and Men & Boys’ Fund (deadline Sept. 20). Contact for details.
Finale of Public Library summer music series set Friday; Sessions family topic of historical society program this evening; ‘Whiskey for Warriors’ fundraiser tickets on sale
Public library summer music series winds down with award-winning country music band The summer music series at the Bristol Public Library will wrap up with its “Summer Finale with the…
New England Auto Museum 10th Annual Car Show draws record number of entrants
The 10th Annual Car Show, sponsored by the New England Auto Museum, drew over 250 entrants and a large crowd to North Main Street, Saturday, Aug. 10. Among the entrants…
Veterans Strong to host 3rd annual ‘Whiskey for Warriors’ fundraiser early in September
The Third Annual Whiskey for Warriors Fundraiser, hosted by Veterans Strong Community Center, will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at DoubleTree by Hilton on Century Drive, from 6 to 10…
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week; Bristol Historical Society program features the Sessions family
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week Under its new nonprofit designation, with a board of directors and its community volunteers, the Bristol Farmers Market is celebrating National Farmers…