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And on the New Britain Patch calendar - Armenian Festival

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What's up New Britain! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your New Britain student be turned away on the first day?
  • How the New Britain Bees finally brought home a championship trophy
  • How CCSU's LGBTQ Center is using federal work-study dollars

Also on today's calendar: Armenian Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 300 New Britain students at risk of missing first day of school over vaccine requirements (wfsb.com) — Hundreds of New Britain families are being warned that about 300 students, mostly at New Britain High School, could be barred from the first day of school on Aug. 31 if they lack required vaccinations. District officials are calling families and running school-based clinics as health experts stress that immunizations protect medically vulnerable classmates across the community.
   

2. New Britain Bees capture their 1st FCBL championship behind Garret Garbinski, Owen Rich (thehour.com) — New Britain baseball fans just got a championship to celebrate, as the New Britain Bees crushed the Vermont Lake Monsters 11-0 to clinch their first Futures Collegiate Baseball League title behind seven shutout innings from UConn's Garret Garbinski and a 5-for-5 night by Owen Rich. The story also highlights several other college players with Connecticut ties earning summer league honors.
   

3. CCSU uses federal work-study for LGBTQ Center jobs (campusreform.org) — Students at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain can now hold federally funded work-study jobs at the campus LGBTQ Center, which hires those supportive of LGBTQ+ issues to help run events like a Drag Ball, Lavender Graduation, and trans visibility panels. The article also raises questions about using federal work-study for what critics see as ideologically oriented campus roles.
   

4. Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Families in New Britain will recognize the struggle shown in a photo from a local early learning center as the article explains why more than 400,000 children nationwide are stuck on waitlists for federal childcare assistance. The piece details how stagnant funding, expiring COVID relief, and state policy choices are leaving low-income parents juggling work and unaffordable care options.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm, a
    New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
    8:00 am
  • Chair Aerobics →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    9:00 am
  • Congregate Lunch Program →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    11:50 am
  • Table Tennis (aka Ping Pong) →
    Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The New Britain-Berlin YMCA Champions Youth Sports and Connection in New Season —Joan Goodman Read on Patch
  • Handyman Needed – New Britain, CT | $30/Hour
    I'm looking for an experienced, reliable handyman to serve as the primary point of contact for repairs, maintenance, and renovations at several… (Nextdoor Lasalle St)
  • Does anyone know a licensed electrician who can write a statement confirming that my power box is safe?
    Empower requires this before their technician can restore power. Please only reach out if you're honest and fair with pricing. Thanks! (Nextdoor West Of Central Conn)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in New Britain. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner - No Experience Required in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.

Ok New Britain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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