Health, Local Organizations, News, SportsDecember 6, 2024
Karin Pryzgocki discusses exercise and mental health at leadership breakfast of Bristol Sports Hall of Fame
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame held a winter Leadership Breakfast for high school sports team leaders at the Giamatti Center. Karin Pryzgocki emphasized the lifelong benefits of exercise on mental health and brain function, referencing John Ratey’s book, Spark. The Hall hosts three such breakfasts each school year focused on athletes’ development.
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Doing Good, Local News, Local Organizations, News, Nonprofits, State NewsDecember 4, 2024
Hamzy Memorial Fund names grantees
Two grants from the Sgt. Alex Hamzy Memorial Fund at Main Street Community Foundation were awarded last week to organizations and programs that inspire future law enforcement, according to a…
Business, Doing Good, NewsDecember 2, 2024
Build sweet memories and support Toys for Tots at the Bristol Bazaar
By JoAnn Moran | Get creative by joining the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Participants will craft their gingerbread houses on a provided 16 x 24-inch base, which can be picked…
Business, Government, News, State NewsNovember 29, 2024
Governor Lamont Announces 6 percent decrease in workers’ compensation rates for Connecticut businesses in 2025
HARTFORD – Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut businesses will see a 6% decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates starting January 1, 2025. This reduction marks the eleventh consecutive year…
Business, Doing Good, NewsNovember 28, 2024
From One Family to Another: I Know a Guy Deli’s Thanksgiving Delivery
By JoAnn Moran | As Mark Bellino finished mashing the last batch of more than 100 pounds of potatoes, Debbie drizzled honey over hams, Tammy checked on the roasting turkeys,…
Doing Good, Events, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 25, 2024
West End Association to Host Annual Holiday Meeting and Party
BRISTOL- The West End Association will host their annual holiday meeting and party on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar, located at 67…
Doing Good, Local Organizations, News, SportsNovember 19, 2024
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame donates $2,000 to Little League Girls Softball for new field lights project
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame recently awarded the Bristol Girls Little League Softball organization (BGLLS) a grant totaling $2,000.00. Bristol Sports Hall of Fame Board members Bob Kalat and…
Local Organizations, NewsNovember 18, 2024
Holiday Tea Party at the clock museum slated for December 8
Teas the Season: A Holiday Tea, will be held at the American Clock & Watch Museum on Sunday, December 8th from 3:00-5:00. Held in conjunction with the museum’s annual “Mantels…
Local Organizations, NewsNovember 18, 2024
The American Clock & Watch Museum has announced that they are making final preparations for this year’s Mantels for the Season event that is slated to run from Friday, November…
Doing Good, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 18, 2024
BristolWORKS announces workshop on Credit Scores and Reports set for December 5
Bristol Works has announced that there will be a workshop on Credit Scores and Reports presented by M&T Bank on Thursday, December 5th, at BristolWORKS, 430 North Main Street. December…
Local Organizations, NewsNovember 15, 2024
The Bristol-based amusement park is celebrating a full season of giving throughout its holiday event The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol has announced that they have partnered with Lake…
Doing Good, Events, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 15, 2024
Saint Vincent DePaul Hope for the Homeless campaign is on throughout November
The Board of Directors of St. Vincent DePaul homeless shelter have announced that their sixth annual Hope for the Homeless fundraiser/awareness campaign is ongoing throughout November 2024. Saint Vincent…
Business, Events, Local Government, Local News, NewsNovember 12, 2024
Water main work on Riverside Avenue begins at 9 p.m. today. Water to be shut off in area
The water on Riverside Avenue will be shut off for water main work related to the Bridge Project beginning today, Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 9 p.m. until tomorrow morning at…
Bits and pieces, Events, Local News, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 11, 2024
‘Bells for Peace’ program today at the Rockwell at 11 a.m.
Reported by JoAnn Moran Two World War II veterans will participate in this year’s “Bells for Peace” ceremony at The Rockwell Theater on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 9, at The…
Events, Local News, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 9, 2024
Veterans events and programs abound throughout the long weekend and for the month of November
The days leading up to Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day itself and those following will feature veterans-oriented celebrations and programming. In addition, Veterans Strong Community Center has begun…
Events, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 6, 2024
‘Salute to Veterans’ presented by Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble this Sunday at Rockwell Theater is free, public celebration
A special presentation of “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland, narrated by Richard M. Carello, 1SG (retired), chairman of the Bristol Veterans Council, will be among the musical selections at “Salute…
Local Organizations, NewsNovember 5, 2024
Bristol Chorale holds bake sale fundraiser at BAIMS polling site
Treats await voters at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School as the Bristol Chorale has a tent outside the polling station where they offer home-baked items for sale. A…
Business, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 5, 2024
Wolcott Chamber of Commerce merges with Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
The Wolcott Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, it was announced in a release this morning from the Central Connecticut organization. “We feel the decision…
Events, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 4, 2024
Jewish Congregation celebrates 40 years
Editor’s note: Bristol does not have a synagogue, although it did until 2000 when Bristol’s Beth Israel Synagogue closed. Many of its members joined Southington’s Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation (GSJC)…
Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, NewsNovember 4, 2024
Caminiti one of three WW II veterans honored at event in East Hartford on Sunday
Three World War II Veterans were honored Sunday, Nov. 3, at a “Remembrance Event for World War II Veterans” in East Hartford. One of the three was World War II,…
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