The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. presents its 25th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at the historic Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. Tickets are $15, general admission; $10, seniors and children (under 12) and…
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Make plans to attend New Year’s Eve party with Chapparals
The New England Carousel Museum presents The Chaparrals on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $30 per person. Singles are welcome. Bring your own drink.Supper will be served during intermission. Noise-makers, hats…
Parking ban begins in city Dec. 15
The annual winter parking ban will begin Dec. 15 and extends through March 15. The parking ban restricts parking on any City of Bristol street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily.
A Century of Muzzy: Joe Buzas, Muzzy, and the saga of the BriSox
By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is the 10th of 10 articles to be written by Tom Dickau, president of the Bristol Historical Society and member of the Muzzy Field Anniversary Committee. Each article will be written to follow…
Letters: Sports Hall of Fame issues thank yous
To the editor: On Friday, Nov. 21, with over 340 people in attendance, including family and friends, eight individuals were inducted into the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame class of 2014. Bill Benecick, Steve Cooke, Linsie Esau , Roger Godbout,…
Flu vaccine may be less effective this winter
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ The flu vaccine may not be very effective this winter, according to U.S. health officials who worry this may lead to more serious illnesses and deaths. Flu season has begun…
State takes permanent possession of neglected horses
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ State agriculture officials will take permanent possession of a Redding woman’s two horses after she was charged with animal cruelty. The News-Times reports (http://bit.ly/1AbieiM ) that Lisa Lind-Larsen was found responsible for the emaciated and neglected…
Republican official sees ‘no appetite’ to force out chairman
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A Connecticut Republican Party official says the party will not likely force out the chairman after the GOP’s second consecutive defeat for governor. Edward Dadakis, a member of the Republican State Central Committee, told Hearst Connecticut…
Disability rights group wants institutions closed
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A coalition of disability rights groups announced plans Wednesday to push Connecticut officials to close six state-run institutions, including Southbury Training School. Representatives from the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities and…
Feds urge Rowland sentence of more than 3 years
By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland should spend more than three years in prison for scheming to hide payment for work on congressional political campaigns, federal prosecutors say, arguing the twice-convicted…
Growing Center offering holiday plants
The Growing Center at the Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc. at 621 Jerome Ave. has holiday plants for sale. A wide selection of gift plants are available for the holidays including poinsettia, cyclamen, and Christmas cactus. The Growing Center is…
Chapter 126 kicks off adaptive sports offerings
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For Paul Weiland, discovering wheelchair basketball was a passion he happened to find at the right place at the right time. A football athlete in high school, Weiland initially attended Southwest Minnesota State University with…
St. Paul blows out Oxford, 35-12
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER OXFORD – When you have the experience on your side of the football, especially on the road in a big pre-Thanksgiving Day challenge, then your squad has one heck of a chance of pulling out…
Powder Puff in action
On a recent Saturday, the Bristol Central High School InterAct Club held its annual Powder Puff football game where the young women in the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior classes squared off on the football field for a game of…
Holiday ballet classic gets ‘Suite & Spicy’ treatment
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a piece of art reaches the point where it is ingrained into the cultural landscape, it’s inevitable that creative individuals will be tempted to tweak the original or pay homage to it. Think of…
Police blotter for Dec. 5
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Jose O. Diaz, 26, of 150 Shawn Dr., Bristol, was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with operation while registered license suspended/revoked and possession of less than .5 ounce of cannabis-type…
Eastern knocks Central down in ‘Battle’
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It wasn’t exactly Thanksgiving Day football between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern that the fans were treated to on Saturday, Nov. 29. The snow, sleet, and rain took care of that part…
Holiday ballet classic gets ‘Suite & Spicy’ treatment
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a piece of art reaches the point where it is ingrained into the cultural landscape, it’s inevitable that creative individuals will be tempted to tweak the original or pay homage to it. Think of…
City, chamber eye using piece of Square for community events
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER More activity may be percolating in downtown Bristol next year, as the city and Bristol chamber is planning on using a portion of Depot Square for community events. During a Bristol Development Authority meeting held…
Holidays listings for Dec. 5
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 BRISTOL IMAGINE NATION PRESENTS ‘WHOVILLE SPECTACULAR.’ 5 to 8 p.m. Museum will be transformed into Dr. Seuss’s Whoville. Holiday celebration complete with Whoville hairstyling, crafts, music, and sing-alongs. Meet the Grinch and his Whoville friends. Jodie Fitz,…
Miscellaneous listings for Dec. 5
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 OTHER WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING. Presented by the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce. 7:45 a.m. Attorney Regina von Gootkin will present and discuss typical mistakes that small business owners make that could land them in legal trouble.…
Senior listings for Dec. 5
TUESDAY, DEC. 16 PLAINVILLE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Course covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, local hazards, accident prevention measures, and more. Films and discussions will be presented and a driver’s manual…
Support group listings for Dec. 5
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from compulsive overeating. The only requirement for…
Kids listings for Dec. 5
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 SOUTHINGTON CHILDREN’S CRAFT FAIR. 10 a.m. to noon. All items made by children 12 years of age or younger. Southington Library and Museum, 255 Main St., Southington. (860) 628-0947, ext. 3. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. 11 a.m. to…
Dining listings for Dec. 5
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 BRISTOL THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR UNITED WAY 4TH ANNUAL WINE GALA. 5:30 p.m., doors open. Tastings until 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of West Central Connecticut. Sample over 70 wines, try many delicious hor’s…
Performance listings for Dec. 5
DEC. 5-6 OTHER KURT METZGER. 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $20 to $50. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882. SATURDAY, DEC. 6 OTHER JERRY SEINFELD. 8 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $82.50 to $150. Foxwoods.com,…
Health listings for Dec. 5
MONDAY, DEC. 8 BRISTOL BLOOD DRIVE. 6:30 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr., Bristol. 1-800-RED-CROSS. PLAINVILLE BLOOD DRIVE. 1 to 6 p.m. United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville. 1-800-RED-CROSS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 SOUTHINGTON BLOOD DRIVE. 6:45 p.m.…
Music listings for Dec. 5
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 OTHER CELTIC THUNDER. 8 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $30 to $50. Foxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882, 1-800-745-3000. SLIPKNOT, KORN, AND KING 810. 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. $35. 1-800-745-3000. MoheganSun.com SATURDAY, DEC. 6 OTHER BOB SEGER.…
The women who want to be Miss Southington, Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen
[portfolio_slideshow id=7604] By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR This Saturday at 7 p.m., a new Miss Southington and a new Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned. The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. at Derynoski Elementary School on 240…
Panera holding Holiday Gift Drive campaign
Twenty-eight Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Greater Hartford/Eastern Connecticut have kicked off their annual Holiday Gift Drive campaign. Customers can participate by simply going to the counter, selecting a gift tag with a specific child’s first…