FRIDAY, JUNE 23 BRISTOL SINGLES 50S, 60S, 70S DANCE. Held by Social Connections. Oldies. Buffet from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress casual. Door prizes. Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central St., Bristol. $12 for members. $17 for guests. (860) 582-8229. SATURDAY,…
JUNE 20-25 OTHER ‘FUN HOUSE.’ Musical. Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Tickets start at $25.50. Bushnell.org.…
ONGOING BRISTOL NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP. Last Wednesday of every month. Bristol Senior and Community Center, Room 101, 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. (860) 205-9542, (860) 830-2129. NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30…
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 PLAINVILLE ‘SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC.’ 12 p.m. Enjoy a Brazilian Carnivale with Jose Paulo. He sings music in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French. Hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, macaroni, potato salads, cole slaw, dessert. Co-sponsored…
JUNE 9-10 BRISTOL FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK MINI-SALE. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult fiction will be sold at half-price ($1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for softcovers) on Saturday…
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. Waxy O’Connors, 400 New Britain Ave., Plainville. SATURDAY, JUNE 10 BRISTOL THE BRETHREN BAND. 7 p.m. Contemporary Praise and Worship. Cup of Grace Coffeehouse. Grace Baptist Church, 736 King St., Bristol. Donation. (860)…
JUNE 3-4 OTHER BBQ FEST. With live music, beer garden, barbecue battles, local vendors, food trucks, fireworks. Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. $5 per day. MoheganSun.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 SOUTHINGTON JUNIOR MISS SOUTHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION ANNUAL PAGEANT. Contestants ages 4 to high school senior needed. Interview, fitness, talent, and evening wear competition. Aqua Turf, Mulberry Street, Plantsville. Putinontheritz@aol.com. JUNE 3-11 OTHER ‘DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT…
FRIDAY, JUNE 2 OTHER SINGLES HAPPY HOUR. Sponsored by Social Connections. 5 p.m. If weather is nice, will sit out on the patio. No charge. Tuscany Grill, 120 College St., Middletown. (860) 582-8229. JUNE 2-23 BRISTOL ‘MARK OF THE…
FRIDAY, JUNE 2 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER AND DIAMONDBACK. 7 p.m .Hungry Tiger, 120 Charter Oak St., Manchester. FRIDAY, JUNE 9 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. Waxy O’Connors, 400 New Britain Ave., Plainville.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6 BRISTOL TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. 1 p.m. Actor and author Ted Zalewski will bring to life the late president. Combining history, drama and fun, he will give voice to many of Roosevelt’s own words, writings…
JUNE 5, 12 PLAINVILLE QUESTIONS FOR A SOCIAL WORKER. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Have questions answered about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program, Housing Options, Alzheimer’s Help, Caregiving, Homecare, etc. No registration necessary for these one-on-one meetings.…
ONGOING BRISTOL NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP. Last Wednesday of every month. Bristol Senior and Community Center, Room 101, 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. (860) 205-9542, (860) 830-2129. NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30…
FRIDAY, JAN. 6 BRISTOL SPIRIT SHAKER. Bleachers, 300 Middle St., Bristol. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 BRISTOL SHORELINE RINGERS HANDBELL ENSEMBLE. 7 p.m. Secular and religious holiday selections. Bridge Community Church, 43 School St., Bristol. No admission charge but free-will offering taken.…
FRIDAY, JAN. 6 PLAINVILLE SINGLES HAPPY HOUR. 5 p.m. Held by Social Connections. Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub, 400 New Britain Ave., Plainville. No charge. (860) 582-8229. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 BRISTOL COLORING CLUB FOR ADULTS. 1 p.m. Afternoon of social time…
MONDAY, JAN. 9 BRISTOL CHOLESTEROL: THE ‘GOOD’ AND THE ‘BAD.’ 5 to 6 p.m. Wheeler Health and Wellness Center, 10 North Main St., Bristol. (860) 584-6555. THURSDAY, JAN. 12 SOUTHINGTON AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
JAN. 8, 10 BRISTOL 76TH OM SHOW AUDITIONS. Sunday, Jan. 8, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” No experience required. You’ll be taught what is needed. Come…
SUNDAY, JAN. 8 BRISTOL MONTHLY BREAKFAST OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 2. 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy eggs any style, create your own omelets, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, coffee, tea, orange juice. American Legion Post 2, Hooker…
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 BRISTOL SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. Tours of building, meet faculty. St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave, Bristol. (860) 584-0911, ext 34, mcrowley@spchs.com OTHER THEATER CLASSES IN ACTING AND IMPROV. Held…
TUESDAY, JAN. 10 PLAINVILLE GRANDPARENTS AND RELATIVES RAISING GRANDCHILDREN. 10:30 a.m. Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Plainville. Register. (860) 747-5728. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 SOUTHINGTON ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave.,…
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT THE ORCHARDS AT SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Independent and assisted living community. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. (860) 628-5656. OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2…
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter recently kicked off its 2015 calendar sale with the hope of raising enough money to bring a gas generator to the pound. The calendars, which have been on sale…
SATURDAY, JULY 12 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT THE ORCHARDS AT SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Independent and assisted living community. Coffee served. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. RSVP. (860) 628-5656. SUNDAY, JULY 13 OTHER CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS…
MONDAY, JULY 7 OTHER QUILTS THAT CARE. Making quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment. 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Harold Leever Regional Career Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. Volunteers welcome. (860) 945-0184. QuiltsThatCare.Deb@gmail.com, QuiltsThatCare.org ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND…
JULY 15, 22, 29 OTHER SUMMER IMPROV MASTER CLASSES. Tuesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. First class is “The Start of the Scene.” Second class “Master Monologues.” Final class, “Scenes, Scenes, Scenes.”) Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., WestHartford. 18 and…
SATURDAY, JULY 5 BRISTOL RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR. AND THE NEW STYLISTICS, STEVE AUGERI (FORMERLY OF JOURNEY). Presented by The Reach Foundation. Part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field. Proceeds benefit children. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Show at…
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON WEEKLY BRIDGE CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Learn the game and become a member. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonOrchards.org. (860) 628-5656.
JULY 4-5 BRISTOL MUZZY FIELD CELEBRATION. Presented by The Reach Foundation. Part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field. Proceeds benefiting children. Saturday, 5K run, Fuzzy Muzzy Kids Fun Run, carnival rides and games, and craft vehdors. Sunday, concert.…
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 BRISTOL PET SHOW WITH ROCKY THE ROCK CAT. 9 a.m. Bring your real pet and/ or stuffed animal for a pet parade. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790. PAY IT FORWARD…
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 OTHER THE HARTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. “Midsummer Mozart.” 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. PerformingArtsCenter at Simsbury Meadows. $20 to $45. Lawn tickets for children 12 and under $5. (860) 244-2999, HartfordSymphony.org. AVICCI. 9 p.m.…