‘North by Northwest’ to be screened Jan. 9, 10
Cortlandt Hull will be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason at the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol on Friday, Jan. 9...
View ArticleMinimum wage goes up Jan. 1
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, in a press release, reminded residents that Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase effective Jan. 1, 2015 from the current rate of $8.70 an hour to $9.15 per hour....
View ArticleSenior class registration begins next Wednesday
On Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m., the Bristol Senior Center will begin its class registration for classes that will be held at the Senior Center. The following classes will be held: Tai Chi (Beginners...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Martin gets assignments in state senate
Sen.-elect Henri Martin (R-Bristol, Plainville) will serve as the lead Republican member of several legislative panels during the 2015 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Martin, who was...
View ArticleSt. Paul HS schedules open house, entrance exam
St. Paul Catholic High School, Bristol will host an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. to welcome prospective students and their parents. A Placement Examination for prospective grade 9 and...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 2
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Marie E. (Massaro) Ciarmella, 87, of Bristol, widow of James...
View ArticleChamber offers Small Business Insurance Forum Jan. 21
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Insurance Forum to discuss strategies and recommendations for small businesses with one to 50 employees to successfully navigate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An evening of style, elegance… and masks
Miss Conneticut’s Outstanding Teen program held its fund raising Winter Wonderland Masquerade Ball at the Aqua Turf last Saturday. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen 2014 Erika...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Next class of Misses, Outstanding Teens to be crowned Saturday
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Saturday, new local representatives to the Miss Connecticut pageant will be selected as the Miss Forestville-Bristol Scholarship Organization holds its annual...
View ArticleMusic listings for Jan. 2
FRIDAY, JAN. 2 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER. With Maxx Explosion. Bleachers Bar and Grill, 300 Middle St., Bristol. MONDAY, JAN. 5 SOUTHINGTON REHEARSALS FOR THE SOUTHINGTON FESTIVAL CHORALE SPRING CONCERT...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Miscellaneous listings for Jan. 2
JAN. 2-24 OTHER ‘EXPOSED: THE FINE ART OF NUDE PHOTOGRAPHY.’ Gallery hours are by appointment. Opening reception, Friday, Jan. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Juried copetition with a focus on exploring the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Health listings for Jan. 2
MONDAY, JAN. 5 SOUTHINGTON INFORMATIONAL SESSION AT THE GOOD LIFE FITNESS CENTER. Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave., Southington. Reservations. (860) 621-9559. TUESDAY, JAN. 6 SOUTHINGTON FREE...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kids listings for Jan. 2
FRIDAY, JAN. 2 PLAINVILLE KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE. Held by the Plainville Public Library and the Plainville Recreation Department. 4 p.m. Beginners welcome to this intergenerational group. Plainville...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Jan. 2
ONGOING BRISTOL AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. St. Gregory Hall, Stafford Avenue and Maltby Street, Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome. AL-ANON. Fridays 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
View ArticleSeniors listings for Jan. 2
SATURDAY, JAN. 3 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSES AT MULBERRY GARDENS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. RSVP. (860) 276-1020. ONGOING PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER BAND JAM....
View ArticleEastern finally subdues visiting Watertown, 60-54
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Finally, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball team got to make their 2014-15 debut from the Thomas M. Monahan Gymnasium in Bristol on Saturday, Dec. 27. But it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
There’s a ‘Hero’ in the emergency room
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over the past year, Randy Groop has collected bottles and cans around Bristol Hospital with the hope of using money to buy clothes for the emergency room’s most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
St. Paul finally folds against feisty Watertown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Every good hoops team is going to drop a game or two along a successful campaign. Every squad seems to do it and expecting to sail through a scholastic...
View ArticleBusiness planning workshops to be offered by chamber
SCORE (www.score.org), mentors to America’s small businesses, has introduced a new business planning workshop series to aid start-up entrepreneurs. In light of the slow employment growth currently...
View ArticleBreakfast seminar to discuss healthcare regulation changes
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will host a Breakfast Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central St. in Forestville from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for individuals and small...
View Article