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Music listings for Aug. 22
Connecticut Theatre Company presents ‘Chicago’ at the Repertory Theater in New Britain. FRIDAY, AUG. 22 SOUTHINGTON/ BRISTOL SIXTH ANNUAL ‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’ PASTA DINNER. Fund raiser for the AJR...
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Miscellaneous listings for Aug. 22
Dancer Tyler Knowlin will perform in Playhouse on Park’s ‘Tap and Jazz’ Friday and Saturday in West Hartford. FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL 5TH ANNUAL FALCON 5K. 6:30 p.m. Registration is 5 to 6:15 p.m....
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TUESDAY, AUG. 26 PLAINVILLE AFTER HOURS BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All small, micro, and home-based business professionals are invited. No membershops or entrance fees required. Bring...
View ArticleHealth listings for Aug. 22
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 OTHER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Held by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cheshire YMCA, 967 South Main St., Hartford. SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD...
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FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL SECOND ANNUAL ‘SUMMER SHINE.’ 5 p.m. Onyx Spirits Company teams up with gastro-pub Barley Vine. Onyx Moonshine cocktails and infusions. Cocktails created by renowned mixologist...
View ArticleEdgewood took on world’s best in Maine
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BANGOR, MAINE – The Edgewood Senior Little League team squared off against the best competition in the world at the Senior Little League World Series last week in...
View ArticleBristol school bus routes for 2014-15 academic year
The Bristol Public Schools have announced the bus schedules for the 2014-15 academic year, which begins next Thursday. For further information, go to http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=9976...
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Vets will move to the rhythm for the sake of Fisher House
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Next month, Bristol veterans Tim Gamache and Dave Carello will take over the dance floor to show off their Ballroom and Latin dance moves for the first time with the...
View ArticlePolice accuse woman of leaving her 2-year-old in car all night while she...
A woman was arrested after police said she left her 2-year-old in her motor vehicle while she was in a bar, where she was intoxicated to the point of sleeping at the bar. Police said the woman, Kelsey...
View ArticleBenefit art show at Tea House Sept. 6
Over 20 artists have come together exhibiting pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” to help support the Artist Tree Tea House and their community events. The opening reception is on Saturday, Sept 6...
View ArticleBristol back to school FAQs
The first day back to school begins Thursday, Aug. 28 for all Bristol Pubic Schools, including all-day kindergarten. Here are the following start and end times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and...
View ArticleCharity Cycling Challenge ‘Raise Your Glass’ kick off on Sept. 26
The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. will host its 4th Annual “Raise Your Glass” Kick-Off Event on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the...
View ArticleImagine Nation preschool registering for fall
The ImagineNationPreschoolLearningCenter is currently accepting registration for the fall. The school is located in the ImagineNationMuseum located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol. This NAEYC...
View ArticleHospice volunteers sought
The Hospice of Bristol Hospital is looking for individuals who are interested in joining its team as hospice volunteers. Individuals in volunteer roles have the chance to interact with patients for a...
View ArticleObituaries for Aug. 29
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Frank Mitchell, 77, a lifelong resident of Bristol, died Sunday,...
View ArticleBrass ensemble fall concert season begins; rehearsals start Sept. 9
The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Fall Concert season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. with a “Mum Festival Pops Concert” featuring the ensemble and the Bristol Choral Society. Tuesday, Nov....
View ArticleCandidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike
Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....
View ArticleArrest made in July violent assault
Police had an arrest in connection with a July assault on Park Street. Nikolas Avallone,23, of 60 Mills Street was arrested Tuesday at approximately 9:21 p.m. as he exited a School Street apartment. He...
View ArticleReminder to enroll in low-income winter heating aid program
State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) in a press release urged area residents who qualify for the state’s low-income winter heating aid program to consider enrolling as soon as possible....
View ArticleChamber looking for branding manager to promote city’s ‘All-Heart’
by LISA CAPOBIANCO The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is on the hunt for a full-time branding and market development manager in Bristol. During a special meeting held last month, the City...
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