Date: Saturday, November 01, 2008
Location: New Britain Willow Brook Park/Rock Cats Stadium, South Main Street Entrance 9am-2pm Residents of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott may bring your household hazardous products to this event. Call 860-585-0419 or check our web site for more information.
Visit us at: http://www.tunxisrecycling.org
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Dates: Saturday, November 01, 2008 to Saturday, December 06, 2008
St. Matthew School's “Home and School Association” will be hosting an opportunity for you to shop for the holidays from various vendors. Their crafts, items and services will entice and delight all who attend! Share this event with your friends and family. Come out, enjoy the fun, and get into the holiday spirit; There’s something for everyone all under one roof!
PLACE:
St. Matthew School (Gym)
Welch Drive
Forestville, CT 06010
(between Church Ave. & Anderson Ave.)
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, December 6, 2008
(Snow date: December 7, 2008)
8:30 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
· Dozens of crafters
· Raffles
· Homemade Food
· Bake Sale
· Admission is only $1.00!
St. Matthew Home & School Association ANNUAL RAFFLE Drawing!
1st. Prize: 7 Day/6 Night trip to Orlando Florida @ Disney’s Port Orleans, with round trip air from Hartford, Magical Express passes & 7 day Park Hopper pass.
2nd. Prize: Sharp 42” Aquos LCD HDTV.
3rd. Prize: $800 Gift Certificate for Home Heating Oil.
4th. Prize: $500 Gas Card for your vehicle.
5th. Prize: $400 Gift Certificate for Stop & Shop.
6th. Prize: $300 Shop Rite Gift Certificate
We are looking forward to sharing our 11th Annual Holiday Craft Show with you! If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us.
Co-chair: Sally Pauloz (860) 583-6582
Co-chair: Margaret Spann (860) 583-3987
Contact us at: SpannPhoto@aol.com
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Date: Saturday, November 01, 2008
On Saturday, November 1st, the American Clock & Watch Museum located at 100 Maple Street in Bristol, will host a presentation about clocks manufactured in Western Connecticut during the 18th and 19th centuries. The program will be held from 10:00 – 12:00 and include a gallery talk followed by a tour that will point out examples of timepieces featured in the presentation. The public is welcome to attend. Cost of the program is included in the price of admission. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the museum at 860-583-6070.
Visit us at: http://www.clockandwatchmuseum.org
Contact us at: info@clockmuseum.org
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Date: Monday, November 03, 2008
Museum Offers Clock Identification
On Monday, November 3rd from 10-4, the American Clock & Watch Museum located at 100 Maple Street in Bristol, Connecticut will host a clock identification day. The museum invites anyone who wants to learn more about an American-made clock or watch they own, to meet with the curator to discuss the timepiece. Regular admission prices will be charged, but the identification program will be included with the price of admission. For additional information, please call the museum at 860-583-6070.
Visit us at: http://www.clockandwatchmuseum.org
Contact us at: info@clockmuseum.org
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Date: Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Fall 2008 Story Time Schedule set for the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library!
The fall 2008 Story Time session begins MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008 in the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library (5 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010). All story times in the Children’s Department are drop-in; registration is NOT required. The schedule is as follows:
Story times for BABIES (0-12 months) are Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
Toddler Times (12-24 months) are Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Stories for children 2 years and 3 years old are Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m., and Thursday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
Stories for children 4 years and 5 years old are Monday afternoons at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Stories for children 6 years and 7 years old are Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Reading adventures for kids 8 years and older are:
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “Diary of a fill-in-the-blank kid”…what can we become and create?
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. “American Girls Time”…read about history with many adventuresome girls!
Family Story Times are Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Spanish Family Story Times are Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Story Times at SHOP RITE of Bristol (1200 Farmington Avenue) are Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. and Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
*Book Voyagers returns this fall when we present “FANTASTIC FANTASIES!” Kids 8 years and older are encouraged to join us for reading fun. Your school principal will be told about your participation. Pizza and refreshments are offered at each of the FOUR sessions. The dates and books are:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L’Engle.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. THE BOOK OF THREE by Lloyd Alexander.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ARTEMIS FOWL by Eoin Colfer.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. THE BAD BEGINNING by Lemony Snicket.
All Book Voyager Books are available in the Children’s Department. Please call 584-7787 ext. 2021 if you would like to join us!
Please call the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library if you have any questions about the above programs. You can reach the Children’s Department at (860) 584-7787 ext. 2021.
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Dates: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 to Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, in Forestville, will Host Scrunchy's Play house with Karen on November 5th and November 19th at 10:00am. Scrunchy's Playhouse is a drop-in program of stories, crafts & refreshments for pre-schoolers. There is no charge for this program and registration is not required.
Scrunchy's Playhouse is sponsored by Shop Rite of Bristol. For more information please visit the library or call (860) 584-7790.
Visit us at: www.bristollib.com
Contact us at: scottstanton@cio.bristol.ct.us
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Date: Friday, November 07, 2008
Join us as we celebrate animals of all types. Live animal demonstrations will be presented by local organizations throughout the museum. The museum will be filled with a variety of animals including lizards, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, a miniature horse and pony, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, snakes, and many other animals. The evening will include a perfomance by Jim Knox's Wild Zoo Safari, and a 36ft mobile petting zoo from the Sharon Family Farm filled with a variety of exotic animals including alpaccas!
5:00-8:00pm.
Children can create some cool animal craftsand learn all about animals and their habitats. Pizza, soda, and ice cream will be available for purchase at our old-fashioned Soda Fountain.
This festival is sponsored by the Bristol Mayor's TEAM (tourism, entertainment, arts, & museums). Reduced admission of $4.00 per person, children under one and members are free. For further information call 860-314-1400.
Visit us at: http://www.imaginemuseum.org
Contact us at: doreen@imaginemuseum.org
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Date: Saturday, November 08, 2008
The Young Professionals for United Way will be holding its 2nd Annual Community BINGO Night on Saturday, Nov. 8th at St. Joseph Church in Bristol. Doors open at 5pm and games start at 6:45pm. Join us for cash prizes, food, and fun! All proceeds to benefit the United Way of West Central CT. Call (860) 582-9559 for more information.
Contact us at: colleen.bolingbroke@ctunitedway.org
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Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Senior Social—featuring a Healthy Cooking presentation with Elizabeth Garand on Wed., 11/12 @ 1:00 p.m. Healthy refreshments will be served. There is no cost for this program, but registration is requested. The Social will be held at Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, in Forestville. For information, or to register, please visit the library, the library website (www.bristollib.com), or call (860) 584-7790.
Visit us at: www.bristollib.com
Contact us at: scottstanton@ci.bristol.ct.us
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Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Begins Wednesday, September 10th and runs each and every
Wednesday during the 2008-09 school year, from 5-8 pm
Just eat and have fun..
Bring the whole family..(and a few friends.. too..)
A percentage of the night's (5-8pm) total sales, benefit St Joseph School..
See You there!
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Dates: Thursday, November 13, 2008 to Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The "Book Bites" monthly discussion book for November will be by Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
"Book Bites" meets at Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, in Forestville. There will be an evening discussion, w/ pot luck at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 13th., and an afternoon discussion with light refreshments on Tuesday, November 18 @ 1:30 p.m. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the library.
For more information, or to register, please visit the library, or call (860) 584-7790. There is no charge for this program. All are welcome.
Visit us at: www.bristollib.com
Contact us at: scottstanton@ci.bristol.ct.us
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Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Plan to attend "The Stranger You Know", a FREE parent/community education program for the recognition and prevention of child sexual abuse. The program will be held on Thursday, November 13 from 6-8 PM at Bristol Eastern High School's Auditorium. Free childcare is available (registration required for childcare, see link below). Certificates of attendance will be available for participants who require them.
Our instructor Commander Robert F. Kenary (Ret.) is the recipient of the Martin A. Burnham Award for child abuse prevention and two official citations from the Connecticut General Assembly for child sexual abuse prevention (2006, 2007).
Bob spent 33 years with the East Hartford Police Department, 30 of those years in the detective division. He was assigned to the FBI for two years investigating sexual offenses against children. Bob is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Among his many professional affiliations are the Institute of Living and the Department of Psychiatry at UConn School of Medicine.
Did You Know:
In the year 2000 there were 87,900 substantiated cases
of child sexual abuse (U.S. Department of Health)
Only 1 – 10% of child sexual abuse cases
are even reported (FBI)
1 of every 7 victims of sexual assault is under age 6
(Bureau of Justice Statistics)
On average a pedophile molests 117 children,
most of whom do not report the offense
(National Institute of Mental Health)
67% of victims of sexual assault are under 18
(Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Chances of getting caught committing a sexual
offense are 3% (Dr. Gene Abel, M.D.)
Visit us at: www.bristolhospital.org/Registration/def......
Contact us at: sgodin@bristolhospital.org
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Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
BRISTOL ELK’S FAMILY NIGHT DINNER
126 South St., Bristol, CT.
Thurs., Nov. 13th, 2008 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Please call 583-3350 ahead for fish
Chicken Parmesan or Fish of the Day
Served with a choice of soup or salad with Ziti,
Veggie, fresh bread and butter, coffee or tea, and desert
Still only $ 8.00 per Person, all inclusive
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Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
JUNIOR/ LITTLE/ PETITE MISSBRISTOL 2009 PAGEANT
on Nov 15th, 2008
6:00pm
Chippens Hill Middle School
551 Pleasant St
Doors open at 5:00 you can purchase tickets at the door or Donnas Floral 116 Central St
Bristol ..tickets are 15.00 which includes a program book while supplies last. Seats are first come first served bases. This is a fundraiser for the Miss Bristol Scholarship Program. Please come and support our program and your favorite contestant.
Visit us at: http://www.missbristol.org
Contact us at: info_missbristol@yahoo.com
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Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
On Saturday, November 15th, the American Clock & Watch Museum, located at 100 Maple Street in Bristol, will host a presentation that will focus on the impact that the clock industry, specifically the Ingraham and Sessions companies, had on the community. The program will be held from 10:00 – 12:00 and include a gallery talk followed by a tour that will point out examples of timepieces featured in the presentation. The public is welcome to attend. The cost of the program is included in the price of admission. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the museum at 860-583-6070.
Visit us at: http://www.clockandwatchmuseum.org
Contact us at: info@clockmuseum.org
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Dates: Saturday, November 15, 2008 to Sunday, November 16, 2008
The First Congregational Church of Bristol will host an Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 16th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at the church on 31 Maple Street in Bristol. Admission is free! The festival will feature a variety of items from area crafters as well as a bake sale. Coffee, tea, hot cider and food will be available for purchase.
Contact us at: fccofbristol@sbcglobal.net
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Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008
BRISTOL ELK’S FAMILY BREAKFAST
126 South St. Bristol, CT.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
8:00 to 11:30 am
Our special 3 egg omelets w/ eggs cooked your way, or egg sandwich
on a hard roll or French Toast or Pancakes, with your choice of Bacon,
Kielbasa, Sausage or Ham, and home fries, bread & butter, juice,
and coffee or tea.
Only $5.50 for adults, $3.00 children under 11, children under 5 free
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Date: Monday, November 17, 2008
Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, in Forestville, will host a one day Career Development Month program on Monday, November 17th at 10:00am, entitled: "Hot Jobs." The program will be prsented by Mark Stankiewicz of the CT department of Labor. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
There is no cost for this program, but registration is required. For more information, or to register, please visit the library or call (860) 584-7790.
Visit us at: www.bristollib.com
Contact us at: scottstanton@ci.bristol.ct.us
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Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Just eat and have fun.. (Look for special events and details)
Bring the whole family..(and a few friends.. too..)
A percentage of the night's (5-8pm) total sales, benefit St Joseph School..
See You there!
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Dates: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to Friday, November 27, 2009
The Bristol Central High School Class of 1979 will hold their 30 Year Class Reunion on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Nuchie's Restaurant in Forestville, CT. We are asking all class members to SAVE THE DATE!! The committee is seeking contact information for a number of classmates. Monetary donations as well as donations of goods or services (raffle items) to help subsidize cost are welcome. Email inquiries and/or updated address information can be directed to laurie.wentland@yahoo.com.
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Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fall 2008 Story Time Schedule set for the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library!
The fall 2008 Story Time session begins MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008 in the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library (5 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010). All story times in the Children’s Department are drop-in; registration is NOT required. The schedule is as follows:
Story times for BABIES (0-12 months) are Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
Toddler Times (12-24 months) are Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Stories for children 2 years and 3 years old are Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m., and Thursday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
Stories for children 4 years and 5 years old are Monday afternoons at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Stories for children 6 years and 7 years old are Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Reading adventures for kids 8 years and older are:
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “Diary of a fill-in-the-blank kid”…what can we become and create?
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. “American Girls Time”…read about history with many adventuresome girls!
Family Story Times are Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Spanish Family Story Times are Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Story Times at SHOP RITE of Bristol (1200 Farmington Avenue) are Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. and Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
*Book Voyagers returns this fall when we present “FANTASTIC FANTASIES!” Kids 8 years and older are encouraged to join us for reading fun. Your school principal will be told about your participation. Pizza and refreshments are offered at each of the FOUR sessions. The dates and books are:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L’Engle.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. THE BOOK OF THREE by Lloyd Alexander.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ARTEMIS FOWL by Eoin Colfer.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. THE BAD BEGINNING by Lemony Snicket.
All Book Voyager Books are available in the Children’s Department. Please call 584-7787 ext. 2021 if you would like to join us!
Please call the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library if you have any questions about the above programs. You can reach the Children’s Department at (860) 584-7787 ext. 2021.
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Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Begins Wednesday, September 10th and runs each and every
Wednesday during the 2008-09 school year, from 5-8 pm
Just eat and have fun..
Bring the whole family..(and a few friends.. too..)
A percentage of the night's (5-8pm) total sales, benefit St Joseph School..
See You there!
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Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Come this Thursday, November 20, 2008 7pm to the Bristol Historical Society Museum at 98 Summer Street, Bristol to listen to professional story teller, BHS member and Bristol native Joyce Marie Rayno as she shares with us some of her favorite New England folktales as well as excerpts from the diary of Candice Roberts. The program is free to members and $3 for guests. All ages are welcome. This is an encore performance to Joyce’ very well attended and enjoyed program last year. (Yes, she plans on telling different stories)
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Date: Friday, November 21, 2008
The police vs. fire flag football game will be held on Fri. Nov. 21st at 7 at muzzy field. Tickets are $5... $10 at the door.
The money is gooing to the BCO emergency fule fund. People can be purchace tickets at any firehouse in town or at the front desk of the police station.
There is also a link on the Bristol Police website: http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/content/3184/3186/default.aspx
Visit us at: http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/content/3184......
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Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008
Miss Mum 2008, Juli Bradley, will continue the tradition of Miss Mum's Turkey Drive
on Sunday, November 23rd from 10-2
at the Forestville Stop & Shop.
Please stop by and help her feed the less fortunate this holiday season!
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Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Begins Wednesday, September 10th and runs each and every
Wednesday during the 2008-09 school year, from 5-8 pm
Just eat and have fun..
Bring the whole family..(and a few friends.. too..)
A percentage of the night's (5-8pm) total sales, benefit St Joseph School..
See You there!
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Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
CITY SPORTS GRILLE and SPARETIME BOWLING
Sponsoring an All-U-Can Eat Pasta/Pizza Luncheon
Saturday, November 29th 11:30am - 2:30pm
$10 per person ($3 extra for shoe rental)
All Proceeds go towards the 2009 Bristol Relay For Life
Teams can raise hundreds of $$$$!!!
Show your Support...
Join us in the Fight Against Cancer
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Contact Danielle Rivard, Event Chair at (860)314-0068 for info.
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.
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