Museum seeks vendors for ‘Bizarre Bazaar’
The magic of the season begins at the Holiday Art and Craft Show, a juried show and sale of work by artists and artisans called “Bizarre Bazaar” at the New England Carousel Museum on Saturday, Nov. 21...
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Compounce holding fireworks display July 4
On Saturday, July 4, Lake Compounce will host its annual fireworks display over the lake in celebration of Independence Day. Produced by Pyrotecnico, the show beginning with the laser show starts at 9...
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Growing Sober offering help to Bristol residents
Growing Sober, LLC in partnership with Palm Beach Elite Counseling Services are offering Bristol area residents help with a clean start and changing their lives. The South Florida based organizations...
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Donations sought for United Way’s ‘Adopt-A-Child’ program
The first day of school can be a tough time for needy children whose parents cannot afford a nice outfit and/or appropriate school supplies. A child’s self-image has a dramatic effect on performance in...
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Senior listings for July 3
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 OTHER POETRY WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS. 2 p.m. Taught by poet Andy Weil. Barney Library, 71 Main St., Farmington. Free and open to the public. Register. (860) 673-6791....
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Support group listings for July 3
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
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Meetings listings for July 3
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and...
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Kids listings for July 3
TUESDAY, JULY 7 SOUTHINGTON THE STEVE TAYLOR PUPPETS, THE AMAZING ANDY. Part of the Southington Parks and Recreation Department’s Kid’s Entertainment Series. 6 to 8 p.m. Front pine grove at Recreation...
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Miscellaneous listings for July 3
TUESDAY, JULY 7 BRISTOL THE WHAT, WHERE AND HOW OF DOCTOR WHO. 6:30 p.m. With Clive Young. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787 ext 2007. THURSDAY, JULY 9 PLAINVILLE ‘MACFARLAND...
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Performance listings for July 3
NOW thru JULY 4 OTHER JON RINEMAN. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 10:30 p.m., Saturday. Head monologue writer for “Tonight Show with Jimy Fallon.” Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort casino,...
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Health listings for July 3
TUESDAY, JULY 7 SOUTHINGTON BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. Held by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington. HHCSeniorServices.org
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Wine contest being held
The Italian-American Festival Committee of Southington and a grape distributor, Northeast Produce from Hartford will host the 8th homemade wine (grape only) contest on Saturday, July 25 . There is no...
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Capital projects, new businesses dominate agendas
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Whether gearing up for streetscape and road projects or bringing in new businesses, towns and cities of the central Connecticut have reported a variety of enhancements...
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Blues continue their hot hand
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blues continued the streak when they returned home on Thursday night in their second straight win against the Dirt Dawgs, 3-2. Tyler Packanik only had two of the...
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Fire report for July 3
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. June 19 855 Jerome Ave., vehicle accident, general cleanup. Bristol Hospital, 41 Brewster Rd., alarm system sounded due to...
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The other side of bridal
Weddings are about more than the ceremony. They are also about the honeymoon. The Giving Bride (TheGivingBride.com), which was recently featured at New York’s Lingerie Fashion Week offers some classic...
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Observations: A life taken raises questions about mental health
by LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER A recent week in June was a mournful one in my hometown of Waterbury, as friends, family, and colleagues said goodbye to acting Deputy Police Chief Christopher Corbett....
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History Room open July 10
In addition to its normal hours, the Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open to the public from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10....
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Support group listings for July 10
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 OTHER CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. (860) 229-3707. JeromeHome.org ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP...
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Senior listings for July 10
TUESDAY, JULY 14 OTHER FRIENDSHIP CLUB. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to make new friends. Transportation, activities, meals, exercise, and more provided. Mulberry Gardens at...
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