New Britain Public Library

Spring Book Sale
Sponsored by the&nbsp;Friends of the New Britain Public Library 

New Britain Public Library Community Room, 
20 High St., New Britain, CT 06051 
<h1>Thursday, April 18, 2024: 10 AM-2 PM* </h1>
*Preview: $10/ fee; Free to New Britain Friends’ Members 
<h1>Friday, April 19, 2024: 10 AM-4 PM</h1>
Watch for Friday-only Special Sales
Saturday, April 20, 2024: 10 AM-2 PM 
Bag Sale (our bags, $10/Each) except DVDs/CDs, Collectible Books and Knickknacks 
Featuring Adult, Young Adult &amp; Children's Fiction &amp; Non-Fiction. 
Books, DVDs &amp; CDs in foreign languages, esp. Polish and Spanish. 
Many high-value collectible books, ephemera, gift books &amp; more.
All major credit cards accepted ($5/- minimum charge). 
Visit www.booksalefinder.com, www.nbpl.info or call (860)224-3155.
Or email the Friends at nbplfriends@nbpl.info 
All proceeds benefit the New Britain Public Library

Local Event: Annual Spring Book Sale

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Annual Spring Book Sale

Thursday April 18, 2024: Spring Book Sale
Sponsored by the&nbsp;Friends of the New Britain Public Library 

New Britain Public Library...

Researching colleges and visiting campuses is an important part of the college selection process. The Albertus Open House is a great way to learn about our values-based, liberal arts education, meet our dedicated faculty and staff and engage with our dynamic students. Come see what being a member of the Falcon family is all about and why we have enrolled some of our largest incoming classes in our nearly 100-year history over the past four years!&nbsp;Join us for Spring Open House! 
 You’ll have the opportunity to: - Meet with Academic Departments - Learn about Student Resource Departments - Explore clubs and organizations - Engage with current students - Learn more about our Athletic teams - Tour our 50 acre campus - Meet one-on-one with members from the Office of Admissions &amp; Financial Aid Office - Find out about scholarships &amp; financial aid There’s no better way to learn about our beautiful campus than by visiting us in person.

Local Event: Albertus Magnus College Spring Open House 

New Haven

Albertus Magnus College Spring Open House 

Saturday April 20, 2024: Researching colleges and visiting campuses is an important part of the college selection process. The Albertus Open...

Bristol Senior Community Center

The Connecticut Orchid Society will be holding its annual show on Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 21 at the Bristol Senior Center (240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol CT). Hours are 12-5 on Saturday, 10-4 on Sunday. This is an AOS sanctioned show. Admission is $5, free for children under 12. Featuring beautiful orchid displays, great vendors, guided tours, and prizes/raffles. Vendors will include Oceanside Orchids, Taida Orchids, White Plains Orchids, J&amp;L Orchids. The society will also be selling supplies, and of course society members will be available to answer your orchid and potting questions.

Local Event: Connecticut Orchid Society show and sale, Bristol CT

Southington

Connecticut Orchid Society show and sale,...

Saturday April 20, 2024: The Connecticut Orchid Society will be holding its annual show on Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 21 at the...

Connecticut Orchid Society show and sale, Bristol CT

Orville H. Platt High School

Coming off of a historic second straight NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, the UConn Pep Band will visit Platt High School in Meriden, CT for a showcase of the pop, funk, jazz, rock, and school songs that members performed during this year's NCAA Tournament. This is a FREE event!&nbsp;

Local Event: UConn Pep Band Showcase

UConn Pep Band Showcase

Saturday April 20, 2024: Coming off of a historic second straight NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, the UConn Pep Band will visit...

Sunday April 21, 2024: The Connecticut Orchid Society will be holding its annual show on Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 21 at the...

First Congregational Church

Internationally known climate expert Daniel Esty, Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, will speak on climate and sustainability Monday, April 22, Earth Day, at First Congregational Church, Cheshire. His talk, “Busting Through Planetary Boundaries: Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Beyond,” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the church, on Route 10 in the center of Cheshire. The talk is free, and the public is cordially invited. 
Professor Esty has written or edited 14 books (including the prizewinning volumes Green to Gold and A Better Planet) and dozens of articles on climate change, environmental protection, regulatory reform, and sustainability. He formerly served as Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and recently concluded two years of public leave from Yale, during which time he worked at the World Trade Organization, helping to develop a sustainability strategy for the global trading system.
He co-leads the <a href="https://remakingtradeproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Remaking Trade for a Sustainable Future Project</a> and, with a network of leaders around the world, developed the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WRCtT67J6acBqf4BzBS7uYz6kwBQ5I2m/view" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Villars Framework for a Sustainable Trade System</a>. 
Professor Esty’s Earth Day talk is sponsored by the Eco Action Team of First Congregational Church. Parking is available behind the church, accessed from Cornwall Avenue.

Local Event: Environmental Expert Dan Esty to Speak in Cheshire

Cheshire

Environmental Expert Dan Esty to Speak in Cheshire

Monday April 22, 2024: Internationally known climate expert Daniel Esty, Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, will...

American Legion

The next meeting of the Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The presentation will focus on the “2024 garden outlook.” &nbsp;Sebby Milano, Head Grower&nbsp;at Winterberry Gardens, will share industry trends for this year and will answer gardening questions. The&nbsp;meeting is at the American Legion Hall in Southington. Gathering time is at 9:45 and the program begins at 10 AM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. A $5&nbsp;guest donation is requested. For more information, visit the Club’s website: www.orchardvalleygardenclub.weebly.com or see their page on Facebook.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington-April meeting

The Orchard Valley Garden Club of...

Tuesday April 23, 2024: The next meeting of the Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The...

The Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington-April meeting

Titanium Theatre Event Hall

Come join the fun with LiveWired 80's Tribute and Black Bourbon Band - it's a night of rock and roll with a delicious dinner prepared at the Titanium Theatre on North Main Street in Southington (in the plaza&nbsp;next to Stop &amp; Shop). Tickets are $23, and this includes a full dinner, soft drinks, and entertainment from 6-9 pm. There is also a cash bar available. This event is expected to sell out. There are a limited number of tickets available for $23 each. Table reservations available online. Bring the whole crew for a fun night out!

Local Event: Dinner & Two Bands - LiveWired 80's Tribute & Black Bourbon Band

Dinner & Two Bands - LiveWired 80's Tribute &...

Thursday April 25, 2024: Come join the fun with LiveWired 80's Tribute and Black Bourbon Band - it's a night of rock and roll with a delicious...

Dinner & Two Bands - LiveWired 80's Tribute & Black Bourbon Band

Aqua Turf Club

The 23rd annual Wonder of Women WOW event will be held on May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Seats are $65 per person, and can be purchased by sending a check to Main Street Community Foundation. Proceeds from the event support programs and initiatives that improve the lives of women and girls in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott. In addition to several grantee organizations, the guest speaker this year will be Robin Reiser. Robin is a comedian, writer, storyteller and speaker. She has appeared on NBC, E! and the Oxygen network; has written for stage and screen; and her storytelling can be heard on many podcasts, including RISK and THE ONLY ONE IN THE ROOM. Robin wrote and plays all the roles in the web series PINK EYE, and was an audience favorite on Last Comic Standing and at the Sundance Film Festival. After twenty years in Los Angeles, Robin has returned to the northeast to be closer to her parents and raise her son with seasons.

Local Event: Wonder of Women

Wonder of Women

Wednesday May 1, 2024: The 23rd annual Wonder of Women WOW event will be held on May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington....

First Lutheran Church

The Southington Festival Chorale will present their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5th at 3PM at the First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St. in Southington. The theme of the concert is “Through the Years” and features music from the Beatles, Irving Berlin, Barry Manilow, Broadway tunes, and many other favorites. Tickets are available at the door. For more information call 860-689-7901 or email <a href="mailto:Southingtonchorale@gmail.com" target="_blank">Southingtonchorale@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Southington Festival Chorale Spring Concert

Southington Festival Chorale Spring Concert

Sunday May 5, 2024: The Southington Festival Chorale will present their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5th at 3PM at the First Lutheran...

La Bella Vista

Join us as we celebrate our 2024 scholarship recipients and recognize those who have helped us in our mission of supporting Waterbury-area Catholic schools in memory of Waterbury Deputy Police Chief Chris Corbett. 
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Christopher D. Corbett Memorial Fund, established in 2015. The fund awards scholarships to students wishing to attend Catholic elementary and high schools in the greater Waterbury area. Scholarships are also awarded to college-bound graduates of local Catholic high schools who plan to pursue studies in criminal justice. This year, 23 scholarship recipients have been selected. 
In addition to the 2024 scholarship recipients, honorees at the dinner will include founding sponsors Blasius Chevrolet, Cly-Del, and O&amp;G Industries and in-kind donors Calli Brothers, Dunkin – the Batista Family, and Frankies – Caroline &amp; Joseph Caiazzo.
Tickets for the dinner can be purchased online through April 27 at <a href="https://chriscorbett5k.com/awards-dinner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chriscorbett5k.com/awards-dinner/</a>. For more information, follow on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chriscorbett5k/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chriscorbett5k/</a>

Local Event: Chris Corbett Fund First Annual Awards Dinner

Woodbury-Middlebury

Chris Corbett Fund First Annual Awards Dinner

Wednesday May 8, 2024: Join us as we celebrate our 2024 scholarship recipients and recognize those who have helped us in our mission of...

Southington Country Club, 150 Savage St, Southington, CT, 06479

Registration &amp; Practice 8:30am - Shotgun Start - 10:00am&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;Reception &amp; Awards - 3:30pm Cocktails&nbsp;- 4:30pm Dinner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Contact Manager&nbsp;- Kate Terricciano&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://birdease.com/stlukecatholicschool" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://birdease.com/stlukecatholicschool&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710332878149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1d5jj41ADN-DGVB_biR3gI" rel="nofollow">https://birdease.com/stlukecatholicschool</a>

Local Event: 8th Annual St. Luke Catholic School Golf Tournament 

8th Annual St. Luke Catholic School Golf...

Friday May 10, 2024: Registration &amp; Practice 8:30am - Shotgun Start - 10:00am&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;...

8th Annual St. Luke Catholic School Golf Tournament 

Southington Drive-In

The 20th annual "Touch-A-Truck" event is co-sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 and the Town of Southington Recreation&nbsp;Department. The event runs from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on the Southington&nbsp;Drive-In property. (Rain Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 19, 2024) Children can enjoy climbing on/into construction, military, emergency and other vehicles, face painting, glitter tattoos, and more! Admission is $4.00 per child; accompanying adults enter for free. Pay at the gate (no advance tickets).

Local Event: Touch-A-Truck

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday May 18, 2024: The 20th annual "Touch-A-Truck" event is co-sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 and the Town of...

All-Oldsmobile Car Show
The New England Oldsmobile Club presents our 27th
All-Oldsmobile Car Show
Largest All-Oldsmobile Show on the East Coast!
Benefits the Shriners’ Hospital for Children
Sunday Sept 15th 2024, 9 AM-3PM. Rain Date: Sunday Sept 22nd 2024
The Southington Drive In – 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike (Route 322), Plantsville, CT 06489
Registration $15. 
Free entry for pre-1950 Cars
Dash Plaques for first 100 Cars, Judging, Awards in all classes, Raffle, Food &amp; Beverages, club merchandise. Music by “Rent-A-DJ”.
For more info contact The New England Oldsmobile Club at <a href="mailto:newenglandolds@gmail.com">newenglandolds@gmail.com</a> or 
Check out club website www.neolds.com.
Look for us on Facebook.
Notes: 
Rain date hotline 860-348-3425-. Information regarding use of rain date will be posted on club website and Facebook by 3:00 PM The day before the show.
We will be following all CDC Guidelines that may be in place at the time of the show to ensure the safety of all participants and vendors

Local Event: New England Oldsmobile Club 27th Annual All-Olds Car Show

New England Oldsmobile Club 27th Annual...

Sunday September 15, 2024: All-Oldsmobile Car Show
The New England Oldsmobile Club presents our 27th
All-Oldsmobile Car Show
Largest...

New England Oldsmobile Club 27th Annual All-Olds Car Show

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Farmington

Newington

Wallingford

Rocky Hill

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Middlesex County

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Wethersfield

Event on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 10:00am

Ellington-Somers

Monday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And...

A roundup of results from Monday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Monday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

Sports

Woman Drove Drunk With Baby Inside In...

The 37-year-old Massachusetts woman caused a three-vehicle crash on I-84 in Southington Saturday evening, state police said.

Woman Drove Drunk With Baby Inside In Southington Crash: Police

Crime & Safety

Large Towing Company Expanding Into Southington

The Southington PZC voted earlier this month to approve plans for a New Britain towing/vehicle recovering firm to operate in town.

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West Hartford

USJ, Hartford Workplace Training Site Team Up

The West Hartford-based university and a Hartford nonprofit announced Monday a pact to work together to train engineers and manufacturers.

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Avon

CT's Transportation Past To Be Discussed At...

The Avon Free Public Library Thursday is hosting a noted engineer/author for a talk on Connecticut's transportation history.

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