Afro-Latina owned lash bar and spa is thriving

By David Matos Record-Journal staff

Kaitlyn Green turned her love for makeup into a lash bar and spa, Intoxikated, in 2021. Her business, at 1204 Farmington Ave. in Berlin, specializes in personalized services, including facials, lash extensions, brow, body and Brazilian waxing and makeup.

Green said she named her business Intoxikated, spelled with a “k” instead of a “ c, ” not only because it’s a unique way to incorporate her first name into her shop’s branding, but it’s the “ perfect” way to describe how she feels when doing her services. “I feel totally consumed by what I’m doing where I really focus on the client first so that they can relax, and I put my all into it,” Green said. “And that’s what I felt like is the only way to describe it. So that’s how the name came about. It is pretty much like the exhilaration that you get from, you know, taking care of your clients.”

Green, who is Black and Puerto Rican, was born and raised in New Britain. She prides herself in her biracial identity despite growing up in an environment without many biracial children.

Intoxikated owner Kaitlyn Green, left, and her coworker, licensed esthetician and lash technician Maritza Camerl, pose for a photo. Intoxikated was founded by Green in 2021 and specializes in personalized services, including facials, lash extensions, brow, body andBrazilianwaxingandmakeup. Photo contributed by Kaitlyn Green See Intoxikated, A10 communities for

Run/walk event

St. Paul Parish in Kensington is hosting a run/walk event Saturday, Aug. 12. Expect some travel restrictions from approximately 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Alling Street, High Road, Hart Street, Percival Avenue and Main Street will be designated "one way" in the area of the event. Road cones will be placed on the centerline of those roadways. There will be one lane for traffic and one for race participants. Alling Street will be closed in front of Saint Paul Parish school/ church during the event. There will be a barricade and detour for High Road at Glen Street.

Monthly meeting

The Berlin Democratic Town Committee’s monthly meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., at the Italian Independent Political Club, 16 Harding St. Prior to the meeting, there will be a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m.; Democratic constituents are encouraged to attend to learn about important town issues and how to get involved. For more information about the Berlin DTC, individuals should contact the group at berlindemocrats@gmail.com or P.O. Box 93, 62 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

Berlin DTC

The upcoming municipal elections provide an opportunity to elect leaders who will listen. Help the Berlin Democratic Town Committee with that mission, and make Berlin an even better place to live and work. For more information about the Berlin DTC, individuals should contact the group at berlindemocrats@gmail.com or P.O. Box 93, 62 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

Commissioners wanted

Established in 2002, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities is charged with serving as an advisory board to the Town of Berlin for the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and assisting the community with meeting its responsibilities for residents with disabilities. The Commission for Persons with Disabilities meets on a bimonthly basis.

Book sale

The East Berlin Library hosts an ongoing used book sale. The library, located at 80 Main St., in the fire house building, is open Monday and Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Museum program

Connecticut's Summer at the Museum program enables children to receive free admission at dozens of museums across the state, including historic house museums, sites and societies, history, art and children’s museums, science centers, arboretums/botanical gardens and zoos, and others. The full list of participating museums is available at ctvisit.com.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9. Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset.

Wall of Honor

The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor,” located in

Town Hall, is dedicated to “All Who Proudly Served and Sacrificed to Protect Our Country.” Berlin residents and their immediate family, past and present, who have served or are currently serving can be put up on the wall.

Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or 860-604-7258.

Tip line

In response to growing complaints of a spike in so-called street takeover events, the FBI rolled out a tip line for residents to report instances of mass gatherings in parking lots and roadways. Residents looking to report a street takeover are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI and select the “Connecticut Street Takeovers” option, or visit fbi.gov/cttakeovertips.

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain CT is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member.

The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Dr. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-614-6188, 4mermarine69@gmail.com) or Al Urso (860-747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Berlin GOP

Registered Berlin Republicans: Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Berlin Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on local boards, commissions and in elected offices. If interested, send an email to info@ berlingop.org.