Felon arrested in connection with firearm incident
A convicted felon was arrested in connection with a domestic dispute in which a firearm was brandished. Police reported that about 11:55 p.m. on Monday several Bristol officers responded to a complaint...
View ArticlePolice start toy drive tomorrow, runs through Dec. 18
The Bristol Police Department, along with the Bristol Salvation Army, will be conducting a “Christmas Toy Drive.” The toys can be dropped off at the front desk in the lobby of the department starting...
View ArticleArt League holding juried show; artwork accepted for submission
The Art League of New Britain will hold its Third Annual Photography Show, Juried for Entry and Prizes, from Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 4. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 5, from...
View ArticleAccess Health CT offers avatar to make navigating health care coverage...
Access Health CT is the first state-based health exchange to launch an online avatar to help consumers through the process of comparing plans and shopping for quality, affordable health care coverage....
View ArticleCompounce partners with Christmas WishCT
Lake Compounce has announced its new partnership with the Christmas Wish CT charity. Christmas Wish CT will celebrate their 10th year of granting wishes in 2014. In prior years the Christmas Wish CT...
View ArticleHistorical Society holding Holiday Fair
The Bristol Historical Society will be sponsoring its 8th Annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 6 at the home of the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will feature...
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Lions Club poster contest winner announced
Martina Joung, a student at the St. Matthew Elementary School, recently captured first place in the local Lions Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Bristol Lions. The international contest encourages...
View ArticleMiddle schools being recruited for model UN
Capitalizing on middle schoolers’ increasing interest in world affairs, Kingswood Oxford is hosting its third annual Model UN for Middle Schools on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to-4:30 p.m. All...
View ArticleNew Bristol Boys and Girls Club holding open house Nov. 28
The new Don Tinty Bristol Boys & Girls Club Family Center will open its doors to the public this Friday, Nov. 28 during an open house. The open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the...
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Police seek info on woman missing since Saturday
UPDATED: Police are looking for information on the whereabouts of a woman missing since Saturday. Police said that on Nov. 15, 49, was reported missing to the Bristol Police Department. Police...
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Music listings for Nov. 21
FRIDAY, NOV. 21 OTHER ACE FREHLEY. Mohegan Sun Wolf Den, Uncasville. MoheganSun.com PATTI LABELLE. 9 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket. $35 to $75....
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Health listings for Nov. 21
MONDAY, NOV. 24 BRISTOL OPEN HOUSE FOR NATIONAL LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 to 5:30 p.m. Information on lung cancer prevention and opportunities to sign up for tobacco...
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Performance listings for Nov. 21
FRIDAY, NOV. 21 OTHER ‘THAT’S IT! I QUIT!’ 7:30 p.m. Part of the storytelling series, The MOuTH. With WNPR radio personality Chion Wolf. Special guest Joey L. DeFrancesco. Mark Twain House, 351...
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Dining listings for Nov. 21
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 BRISTOL ‘AN ITALIAN CHRISTMAS’ COOKING CLASS. 6:30 p.m. Make some of the dishes traditionally eaten in different regions of Italy on Christmas. Some may even have appeared on your...
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Miscellaneous listings for Nov. 21
FRIDAY, NOV. 21 OTHER NEWINGTON SKI CLUB OPEN HOUSE. 7 p.m. Raffle gifts, food, DJ. Save on lift tickets and join a club. Polish American Club, 140 Wilson Ave., Newington. NOV. 21-22 BRISTOL ANNUAL...
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Kids listings for Nov. 21
SATURDAY, NOV. 22 BRISTOL R.E.A.D. TO THE DOGS. 1 p.m. Tails of Joy Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Children of reading age are invited to come and read to the dogs for a 15 minute sessions. Manross...
View ArticleMeetings listings for Nov. 21
TUESDAY, NOV. 25 SOUTHINGTON SOUTHINGTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. 7:30 p.m. Southington Town Clerk Kathy Larkin will speak about the record types available for genealogical research at town hall as well...
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Support group listings for Nov. 21
MONDAY, NOV. 24 OTHER GLUTEN FREE 101. Sponsored by the Central CT Celiac Support Group. 7 p.m. Berlin Community Center, lower level Kensington Road, Berlin. (860) 426-1980. (203) 634-0530. TUESDAY,...
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Senior listings for Nov. 21
SATURDAY, NOV 22 SOUTHINGTON ORCHARDS OPEN HOUSE.10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Orchards of Southington, 34 Hobart St., Plantsville. Edesa Ciscar, a retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Coffee...
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Athlon Sports correction
The November issue of Athlon Sports had a feature titled “Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey.” We offered a tip on predetermining the “appropriate level” of oil. To be clear, the “appropriate level” is to...
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