Dining listings for March 6
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 BRISTOL FROM THE VINE. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wine tasting, fondue, grape stomping, sweets. Auction. Creativity stations. Jazz guitarist Sinan Bakir. Imagine Nation, 1 Pleasant St., Bristol....
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10 BRISTOL FIRST ROBOTICS DEMO. 6 p.m. Demonstration is for all ages 6 to 19-plus, conducted by FIRST Robotics program, FRC, and Lego League. Hear how you can get involved with Operation...
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Meetings listings for March 6
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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Support groups listings for March 6
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...
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SATURDAY, MARCH 7 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Independent and assisted living community. Cedar Mountain Commons, 3 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington. RSVP. (860)...
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Police blotter for March 6
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Raymond Gonzalez, 29, of 81 Bianca Rd., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 20 and charged with first degree failure to appear and sixth...
View ArticleUpcoming events at senior center
The following events will be happening at the Bristol Senior Center on 240 Stafford Ave. Spinal Stenosis Lecture: On Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. Dr. Khan from the Hartford Healthcare group will be...
View ArticleJV Rams come out ahead vs. BE
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The junior varsity boys hoop program at Bristol Central has been a pretty solid unit this season and losing has not been part of the lesson plan. And against...
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Observations: Someone should ‘police’ outdated, offensive views on ‘Fashion...
by LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER It’s award show season, so every other weekend I find myself hunkering down to watch the red carpet footage of the events—because I’m just that kind of girl I guess. I...
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Fire report for March 6
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Feb. 20 219 Park St., vehicle accident, general cleanup. Bank of America, 53 North St., alarm system activation, no...
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United Way to salute Community Builders April 9
The United Way of West Central Connecticut, serving the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, and Terryville, will hold its 13th Annual Community Builders’ Reception on Thursday,...
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Anthony D’Amato to run in 1st
In a press release, Anthony D’Amato announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for city council from the 1st Council District. The 1st Council District covers the Northeast area of Bristol....
View ArticleArea residents to be honored by Special Olympics
Special Olympics Connecticut will hold its annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Wednesday, March 25 to recognize its athletes, volunteers and sponsors for their dedication, leadership, spirit and support....
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UConn wins WBB championship
The University of Connecticut played in the WBB conference championship on Monday night at the Mohegan Sun. The UConn women topped South Florida, 84-70. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
View ArticleQueen Ann Nzinga Center to honor local women at concert
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. will host its 6th Annual Connie Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert honoring outstanding women from the Greater Bristol, Plainville, and New Britain community on...
View ArticleMuseum, post present fiddlers, open mic
The New England Carousel Museum and the American Legion “Forestville Village” Post 209 presents Open-Mic Country, Folk and Old Tyme Fiddling at the New England Carousel Museum on Friday, March 13 from...
View ArticleObituaries for March 13
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. Ernest Elias Stafstrom, Jr., 85, died on March 3 in Baltimore, Md. He was the husband of 61 years of Gloria (Hoffman) Stafstrom. Peter...
View ArticleInfo session planned on realignment of 69, 72
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and City of Bristol will conduct a Public Informational Meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the intersections of Connecticut Route 69 (West Street)...
View ArticleBCHS honor society holds tapping ceremony Friday a.m.
Bristol Central High School’s Spring Tapping Ceremony for the National Honor Society will be Friday, March 13, at 7:45 a.m. in the high school’s Senior Cafe. To be eligible for membership...
View ArticleRep. Nicastro invites constituents to take survey
State Rep Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) is inviting constituents in Bristol’s 79th Assembly District to participate in a survey questionnaire that has been mailed to his district or to participate on an...
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