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Health listings for May 8
TUESDAY, MAY 12 BRISTOL FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING. Held by Bristol-Burlington Health District. 1 to 3 p.m. Dr. Armann O. Ciccarelli, M.D. will provide screening. Sleeveless shirts and shorts...
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Performance listings for May 8
FRIDAY, MAY 8 BRISTOL THE 54TH ANNUAL REVUE, ‘ROCK OF AGES,’ PRESENTED BY SANDY’S BATON STUDIO. 7 p.m. Group and solo performances will be on stage and in the gym followed by awards for the Most...
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Miscellaneous listings for May 8
FRIDAY, MAY 8 BRISTOL SINGLES HAPPY HOUR. Sponsored by Singles Connection. 5 p.m. One Fifty Central, 150 Central St., Bristol. No charge. (860) 223-7755. MAY 8, 9 BRISTOL HOLLYWOOD AT THE BIJOU. 7 p.m....
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Kids listings for May 8
SATURDAY, MAY 9 SOUTHINGTON ‘TOUCH A TRUCK.’ Held by American Legion Auxiliary, Kiltonic Unit 72 and Southington Parks and Recreation. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southington Drive-In, 935 Meriden Waterbury...
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Meetings listing for May 8
TUESDAY, MAY 12 BRISTOL BUSINESS BUILDERS. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Speaker, Donna Groccia-Lubik, CPA. “Power Tax Tips: What Every Taxpayer Should Know.” Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, 200 Main St.,...
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Support group listings for May 8
MAY 13, JUNE 10, JULY 8 BRISTOL PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS SUPPORT GROUP. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parent and Child Center, 9 Prospect St., Bristol. Funded by a grant from the Petit...
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Seniors listings for May 8
MAY 11, 18 PLAINVILLE QUESTIONS FOR A SOCIAL WORKER. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Mondays. Stephanie Soucy, Plainville Senior Center Outreach Coordinator available to answer questions on a walk-in basis....
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Dining listings for May 8
SUNDAY, MAY 10 SOUTHINGTON MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST. 9 a.m. to noon. Mothers served complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, fruit,...
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BC boys have a great day in Middletown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MIDDLETOWN – The Bristol Central boys track team had one heck of a day at the Middletown Invitational on Saturday, May 2. And Bristol Eastern, sending a smaller group...
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Forestville gets all ‘quacked up’ for annual race
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Dianne Maher and her 3-year-old grandson Eragon sat in their beach chairs by the Pequabuck River last Sunday in anticipation for 5,000 rubber ducks to get to the finish...
View ArticleSports Clips Haircuts to open May 15 in ShopRite Plaza
Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, will open Friday, May 15 in Bristol’s Shop Rite Plaza shopping center 1196 Farmington Ave. This new business...
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Dancing into the world of bridal separates
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR About five years ago, Martha Flemming had an idea. The driving force behind Greenwich bridal design house, Pas De Deux Bridal, said most bridal designers didn’t take...
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Thomaston Svings announces earnings
Thomaston Savings Bank reported net income of $2.29 million for the six months ended on March 31, 2015 compared with $2.20 million for the prior fiscal year, an increase of $92,000, or 4.2%. Current...
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Fit, fabulous, fashionable
The philosophy behind Athleta fitness wear is empowering women and embracing women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, according to Bristol’s Gina Prentiss, the community manager of the Westfarms store....
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Fire report for May 8
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 24 83 Meadow St., lock-out. Home Depot, 1149 Farmington Ave., sprinkler activation, no fire—unintentional. Clean Harbors,...
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Letters: Veteran says thanks to those who donated
To the editor: I would like to announce that I have successfully finished my 23rd patriotic project. My friend Ed Luczkow said that a number of Bristol Eastern High School veterans asked him if he...
View ArticleHummer owned by Aaron Hernandez found for sale at car lot
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) _ A Hummer owned by former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez has been found for sale at a used car lot. Hernandez was convicted last month of the...
View ArticleMalloy wants lawmakers to pass transportation lockbox bill
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is urging state lawmakers in the final weeks of this year’s legislative session to pass his version of a bill that would...
View ArticleSynthetic pot leads to spike in hospitalizations across US
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) _ A huge spike in hospitalizations last month caused by a class of drugs often called “synthetic marijuana” illustrates the potency and...
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As Operation Storefront Art wraps up, win your favorite ‘heart’-inspired piece
The Bristol Art Squad has been deploying art in vacant storefronts throughout the city with “Operation Storefront Art,” creating a positive buzz in the community, and helping lease vacant spaces. With...
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