WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
January 18, 2022
Bristol's MLK39: Diversity & Equity Tour
The Arts & Culture Commission is partnering with RiseUP for Arts to create a large-scale public art mural that will celebrate the diversity and cultures of the community and highlight the messages of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This mural would be part of RiseUP's state-wide mural tour to paint 39 MLK themed community murals across Connecticut. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived for 39 years. We're asking community members to donate $39 in his honor to our #MLK39 mural project, set to be unveiled this spring. Learn More
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Adult Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
Sundays, January 23 - April 3
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Bristol Eastern High School Gymnasium
Enjoy playing soccer? This is a great way to meet new people, get fit, have fun and dust off your soccer skills! Teams are formed each week and games are played. Excellent work out and opportunity to meet new friends! Fee is $40 for 10 weeks or $10 to drop-in. Learn More
February Vacation Camp
Ages 6 - 12
February 21 - 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Don't wait to make plans - escape the cold and enjoy February Vacation with us at Page Park! While Bristol Public Schools are on break, campers will interact socially, play games, participate in craft activities, and attend a field trip.
Dog Obedience Class
Thursdays, January 27 - March 3
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Camp Canine (74 Broderick Rd.)
A successful relationship with your dog is based on trust and mutual understanding. Program goals are achieved through motivational and result oriented training. BPRYCS has partnered with Camp Canine to provide the tools and knowledge needed to effectively communicate with your dog. Learn More
C0-Ed Flag Football
Fridays, January 28 - March 4
Grades 3 - 4 - 6:00 - 6:50 pm
Grades 5 - 8 - 7:00 - 7:50 pm
Players will work on basic football skills such as passing, catching, offense and defense in a safe environment. New teams are formed each week to promote opportunities to socialize with everyone in the program. Learn More
Letters of Love
Collecting Letters January 24 - February 11
You're invited to write a kind letter to an elderly Bristol community member, and we'll deliver it to a senior in need of a little love. During difficult times it's important to make sure our seniors feel supported and loved. Participants are encouraged to make their own cards, draw pictures, write letters, or simply sign boxed Valentine's Cards.
Completed cards can be dropped off at:
  • Youth & Community Services (51 High Street)
  • Dennis Malone Aquatic Center (325 Mix Street)
30th Annual Youth Recognition Awards
Who would you nominate?
Beginning in February, the Bristol Youth Commission will be accepting nominations of Bristol youth and youth groups who have made a meaningful contribution to their school, a service agency or the Bristol community. Recipients will be honored alongside their friends and families at a special ceremony in May.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Hiring: Recreation Intern
Paid Position, May - August 2022
Are you seeking an internship that will provide you with a wide range of experience? Join us this summer and assist with daily operations of a busy, diverse and comprehensive summer parks, recreation, youth and community services department. Support department operations across five divisions and assist with programming, special events, office work, and camps.
Employee Spotlight - December 2022
Stephen Bynum
Youth & Community Services Supervisor
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Stephen has been an integral part of coordinating the departments transition to 51 High Street over the past year. Stephen is a detailed thinker, making sure each division's needs are met as best as possible, reviewing and providing on-going feedback into office assignments/business flow, and continually evaluating programs needs to ensure quality service to the community.
Stephen is a solution based problem solver that always brings an uplifting attitude to the table, no matter the project.
Jazz Coakley
Assistant to the Superintendent
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Jazz demonstrates an unmatched level of initiative, tackling a variety of projects across all of the department's divisions. In addition to Board of Park Commissioners and the Youth Commission, Jazz started serving as the new Arts & Culture Commission recording secretary. Jazz's attention to detail and quality work has been acknowledged by numerous departments including Human Resources, Comptrollers and Payroll. Jazz has been a tremendous help with the transition to 51 High Street assisting with logistics, scheduling, and document retention/destruction.
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street