Vets to visit schools; volunteers sought
On Friday, Nov. 7, city veterans will visit Mountain View School where they will share breakfast with the students and then engage in a meet and greet with students. Veterans also will visit Chippens...
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Time running out for Harley raffle
Harley time again is here again at the New England Carousel Museum, which is kicking off the 17th year for its Harley Davidson Street Glide raffle to benefit the museum. The raffle will help benefit...
View ArticleMichalik’s campaign reports on education forum
State Senate candidate Rob Michalik touted his plan to invest in education and provide every child with high-quality early learning experiences at a forum on education sponsored by the Bristol Early...
View ArticleBristol Stomp Dinner Dance kicks up its heels Nov. 15
Team Bristol will hold its 5th annual Bristol Stomp Dinner Dance on Saturday, Nov.15 at the Bristol Polish Club. The popular event brings hundreds of area residents to the Bristol Polish Club for an...
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United Way seeks volunteers for income initiatives
The United Way of West Central Connecticut is seeking volunteers to help with two of its income initiatives: its free tax preparation site and financial coaching programs. The programs serve the...
View ArticleJuvenile charged in BCHS bomb threat on Oct. 9
A juvenile has been arrested for the Oct. 9 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of Bristol Central High School on Oct. 9. Police said the juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court on the charges of...
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Federal Hill group celebrating 20th; dinner and awards, Nov. 15
The Bristol Federal Hill Association is celebrating its 20th anniversary as an active neighborhood group in one of Bristol’s most historic neighborhoods. Formed in 1994 as a group of concerned...
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Gridiron preview for Oct. 24
BRISTOL – All three scholastic football teams are back at it again this weekend and that means St. Paul – after a deserved week off – will be in action as well. Again, three diverse opponents await our...
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Quick decision, and some luck, bring Bristol designer to N.Y.’s Lingerie...
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A quick decision and a little serendipity have opened up a career in the fashion industry for a St. Paul Catholic High School graduate. And this weekend, the lingerie...
View ArticlePumpkin festival tradition continues in Forestville this month
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over the past four years, Priscilla Bloom of Bristol has used different materials to create a scarecrow that stands out at the annual Forestville Pumpkin Festival, which...
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Music listings for Oct. 24
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER. Old Well Tavern, Tariffville Road, Simsbury. WEEZER. 8 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $55, $75. Foxwoods.com BRITISH ROCK LEGEND IAN...
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Health listings for Oct. 24
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 SOUTHINGTON FREE DENTAL SERVICES. 7:30 a.m. to noon. Part of the Connecticut State Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis....
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Performance listings for Oct. 24
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 OTHER OPEN HEARTS. Benefit for The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health and Rowan Ella, 7, who is battling Wilms, a rare form of childhood kidney cancer. Features Connecticut’s...
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Dining listings for Oct. 24
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 BRISTOL WINE TASTING AND DANCING FEATURING EIGHT TO THE BAR. 7 to 8:15 p.m., wine and ale tastings, networking, appetizers, and carousel rides. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., music, wine and ale...
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Kids listings for Oct. 24
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 PLAINVILLE 19TH ANNUAL ‘HALLOWEEN AT THE Y.’ 6 to 8 p.m. Haunted House, children’s Halloween fun zone, costume parade and contest, Halloween crafts, refreshments, Halloween trick and...
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Meeting listings for Oct. 24
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...
View ArticleRoad to close for Pumpkin Festival
The city announced: “There will be a road closure on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Clock Tower Park at the Central Square in Forestville for the annual Forestville Village Association...
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Miscellaneous listings for Oct. 24
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 BRISTOL WINE TASTING AND DANCING FEATURING EIGHT TO THE BAR. 7 to 8:15 p.m., wine and ale tastings, networking, appetizers, and carousel rides. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., music, wine and ale...
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Demi Lovato continues her musical evolution
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR It’s interesting to see an artist evolve over time. The first time I had a chance to review Demi Lovato was in 2009. She had released her second album, “Here We Go...
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TRIAD to offer program to help seniors feel safe
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the holiday season just around the corner, senior citizens may become victims of a scam, including identity theft or financial exploitation. On Nov. 19, the West...
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