Upcoming Events Mid-Late November
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WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY DINNERS
Come celebrate the holiday with us! Enjoy turkey and all the trimmings – with music, laughter, and a good time for all!
WHEN: THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY NOON – 2:00 PMWHERE: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WALLINGFORD 23 S. MAIN ST. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED MEALS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE HOMEBOUND DON’T SPEND THE HOLIDAY ALONE!! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Nancy Freyberg at 284-8299
Sponsored by: Parents & Kids Foundation, Inc. and First Congregational Church of Wallingford
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Meriden Humane Society has opened a thrift store, also at 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden. If you have any items you would like to donate, it would be most appreciative to receive them to bring over to the shelter. Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide. It is a challenge raising over $200,000 yearly to support the stray and abandoned animals we serve at this no-kill shelter, so any help you can give would be wonderful. Thanks again. **
Lyman Hall Plans 25-year reunion
The Lyman Hall High School class of 1981 will sponsor a 25-year reunion from 7:00 p.m. to midnight Nov. 24th at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn on Route 5. The cost is $50 per person and will include open bar, buffet dinner and a disc jockey. For information, call Joe or Debi (Fusco) Mrozowski at (203) 269-3106.
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HOLY ANGELS CHURCH SEEKS CRAFTERS FOR HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Holy Angels Church, 585 Main Street in South Meriden is seeking Vendors and Craftspeople for its annual holiday bazaar “Christmas on the Hill” to be held on Saturday, November 18. The Bazaar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holy Angels Parish Center. The bazaar will feature crafts, food, baked goods and raffle prizes. There is a per-table charge. For further information (203) 235-3822.
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Enter Essay Contest to Win New Playground for Hubbard Park
Please help win a new barrier-free handicapped accessible playground for Hubbard Park! Hasbro is sponsoring an essay contest offering a $300,000 Boundless Playground for one grand prize winner's community, and online gift cards valued at $125 each for 20 finalist prize winners. Submit an original 500- to 750-word essay by November 30th, along with the completed entry form. One entry per family. Go to www.hasbro.com/playskool, click on In the Community/ Boundless Playground for contest rules and to download the entry form. For more information about the playground project send an email to hubbardParkPlayground@peoplespressnews.com
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Volunteers Wanted For Meriden Public Schools
The Meriden Public Schools Volunteer Program is currently seeking media help at two elementary schools. This opportunity would consist of helping the library/media teacher check out books with elementary students and other related media tasks. If you would like to help out and have some fun, please call, Nan L Despres, Coordinator of Volunteers at 634-7985. Other volunteer opportunities in the Meriden Public Schools also exist. One half-hour a week is all that is required. Training is provided. We will work around your schedule. All are encouraged to volunteer. Retirees and bilingual are very welcome.
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Tough Love St. Anthony's Church Routes 68 and 69 Prospect, CT Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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CRAFTERS WANTED
The North Italian Home Club on 43 Thorpe Avenue in Meriden will be having its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday December 9, 2006, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Crafters interested in renting space may call MaryAnn at 203-238-4143 for more information.
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EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2006
The Gallery's main building, designed by American architect Louis Kahn, reopens to the public on December 10. The reopening will feature masterworks from the African, Asian, early European, and modern and contemporary collections, including important new acquisitions. Information about special events for the reopening will be sent out in October. In the meantime, exhibitions, gallery talks, and master classes continue in the Gallery's Swartwout wing; please see link to PDF for complete schedule.
The Gallery's Kahn building reopens to the public on December 10, 2006.The new exhibition "Jasper Johns: From Plate to Print" opens December 10.The new exhibition "Making a Mark: Four Contemporary Artists in Print" opens December 10. The new exhibition "Responding to Kahn: A Sculptural Conversation" opens December 10.
Complete calendar of events (PDF) is available at:
http://artgallery.yale.edu/pages/info/press.html
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“A Night for Noah” Dance featuring Riverstreet
Saturday, November 18, 2006, Mountainside Outing Club, 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Info:
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the following locations in Meriden:
JC Music
529 West Main Street
Fishers Fine Foods
21 South Colony Street
Katz Sports Shop
519 West Main Street
Valencia Liquors
1231 East Main Street
If you are interested in purchasing tickets or would like to volunteer for this event, please call Kathy Showerda at 203/235-4508 or Nancy Crispino at 203/237-7908.
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Platt High School Sports Card & Coin Show
Dates: December 2, 2006January 6, 2007February 3, 2007March 3, 2007April 7, 2007May 5, 2007June 2, 2007
Table info 203-634-0069 Ernie203-235-7962 x 139 Athletic office
Quilt Show and Bake Sale
The Northford Congregational Church is holding a Quilt Show and Bake Sale, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. View over 30 handmade quilts on loan from area quilters and quilt owners. Many antique and modern quilts will be on exhibit. The quality and craftsmanship are a must see! Tickets are $5. After the exhibit, enjoy a complimentary dessert, coffee/tea in the social hall while you peruse the homemade desserts from the Bake Sale table and stock up for Thanksgiving! There will also be Quilting materials from Quadrille Quilting, LLC, on sale in the social hall. Raffle tickets for our homemade quilt, weekend in Vermont and other prizes can also be purchased. For Quilt Show tickets, you can call the church office at 484-0795 or you can purchase them at the door.
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Fun Events at the Wallingford Family YMCA
Friday Night Family Fit Club Come join us on the following Friday Nights to enjoy a family fitness activity. Each activity will also include a healthy snack. This is a great time for children and parents to stay fit together while having fun! See the most recent brochure for current schedules and fees. Parent's Night Out - Night on the Town This program is designed especially for children in grades K - 6. The program will take place every other Friday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy pizza and juice, games in the gymnasium, and swimming in the pool, while you spend some quality time together, without the kids! See the most recent brochure for current schedules and fees. Ghouls & Goblins of all ages, join us for a fun-filled Halloween afternoon adventure! Arrive in costume for a trick-or-treat parade, costume contest, creepy crafts, ghoulish games, a healthy snack and ghostly storytelling. Youth and Teens- Join us for a ghoulishly fun Halloween overnight adventure! The fun begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday evening and doesn't stop until 9:00 am on Sunday morning. Arrive in costume and enjoy a ghostly scavenger hunt, creatively cool costume show, splashingly fun swim adventure (bring your swimsuit) and fall asleep listening to ghastly ghostly storytelling. Take a journey through our spook house, if you DARE! Breakfast will be provided.
Child Care Fun Fair - Saturday, November 18th, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Come one, come all to our Child Care Fun Fair! There will be a variety of activities for your family including our fintastic fishing game, pin the feather on the turkey, and our famous YMCA turkey trot. Register at the Welcome Center between October 1st and November 1st. Upon registration, your family's name will be put in our raffle for our YMCA Child Care "Basket of Fun". The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Saturday, December 9th, 2:00 p.m.Limit 40. Place: Paul Melon Arts Center, Choate Rosemary Hall Appropriate for grades 1 - 7 This musical is based on C.S. Lewis' story about four children who enter the land of Narnia by mistake. Scuba Santa is Coming to Town Sunday, December 10th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy a holiday craft and listen to the story “A Night Before Christmas.” Then go into our pool and help Scuba Santa decorate an underwater Christmas Tree
Highland School 23rd Annual Craft Fair Highland School PTO will sponsor its 23rd annual Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the school on Highland Avenue in Wallingford. There will be over 65 vendors selling items, such as jewelry, paintings, florals, holiday ornaments, woodworking, quilts, gift baskets, candy,knitting, sweatshirts, centerpieces, photography, animal treats, et cetera. Refreshments will be available including homemade apple crisp. Admission is free. For additional information contact the school or call 203-314-3413.
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Meriden Public Library Children's Library Announcing two New FREE passes to Museums!! We are pleased to announce we have just received two new passes for museums at the Meriden Public Library in the Children's Room - Imagine Nation Museum in Bristol, CT. The place to spark your imagination! This museum has ESPN Play Your Way, Greenhouse, Jungle Playscape and Climbing Wall, Otis Teaching Elevator, Kid Construction Zone, Cook Nook, Water Room, Creative Arts Center, Cyber Lab, 1940's Soda Fountain, and much more. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and open until 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Our other pass is for Earthplace, the nature discovery center in Westport, CT. Earthplace maintains a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, live wildlife for public viewing, and it hosts many public nature program and events. It also has an explorer clubhouse, tiny tree house, nature lab, backyard resource center, nature theater, and wildlife dioramas. Explore the ecology lab, Animal Hall, Trails & Gardens. The grounds are open 7:00 AM. until dusk. Building open 9:00 AM.- 5:00 PM. Monday-Saturday. 1:00 PM.-4:00 PM. on Sundays. These passes can be taken out for two days with a library card and driver’s license. For more information call the Children's Library at (203) 630-6347.
MERIDEN YMCA OFFERS AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTING CERTIFICATION COURSE
This certification program is designed for today’s 11- to 15-year-olds. This training course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for infants through school-aged children. This program addresses safety issues, preventing injuries and illnesses, basic child care, first aid, decision-making skills, and age appropriate behavior and play. Participants learn by doing and are required to demonstrate several first aid skills including rescue breathing and dealing with a choking victim. Class will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Meriden YMCA at 235-6386 to register today!
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COME JOIN MERIDEN YMCA’S MASTERS ADULT SWIM PROGRAM
This program is designed for those adults 19 years of age and older who wish to work out with other adults accompanied by a certified swim coach. The purpose of this program is to promote fun, fitness, safety and possibly competition for all participants of whatever level of ability and interest. This program will run three days a week; Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:45p.m and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00p.m. through December 14th. Participants can start at any time. For further information or to register; please contact Lisa Hoover at (203)235-6386; ext 12 or lhoover@meridenymca.com
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Holiday Bazaar
“A Village Christmas,” South Meriden Trinity Methodist Church, 145 Main Street, South Meriden
November 18th, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Handmade Grafts - Luncheon Café, Baked Goods - Jewelry
Contact: Edie Marcantonio ,235-4810 Nite – 235-5759 Daytime
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La Leche League of Meriden/Wallingford
If you are nursing or planning to breastfeed your baby, please join La Leche League of Meriden/Wallingford at our next meeting.
Meeting Topics Include:
Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
The Art of Breastfeeding and overcoming difficulties
Nutrition and Weaning
Meeting Location: New Life Church, 92 Main St. South Meriden,CT
Meeting Dates: Third Wednesday Of each month at 9:45a.m.
Leaders: Jaime: 203-284-9735 Laura: 860-583-8996 Maryann: 203-630-0046
(Leaders are also available to answer breastfeeding questions over the phone. Please call for more information or directions)
La Leche League groups also meet in Cheshire, Hamden, Middletown, Rocky Hill and Southington. Call for more information or go online at www.lalecheleague.org
BABIES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETINGS
North Haven Garden Club Holiday Luncheon
The North Haven Garden Club presents the 2006 Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, November 30th at 11:00 at the New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave. with a Boutique, Raffle and Gourmet Table. The Program will be “The Little Black Dress” with Bill Graham, floral designer and lecturer. Donations are $35.00. For reservations, please call 203-239-3656 by Nov 21st.
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RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays. I go on Fridays.2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.3. I take my wife everywhere..... But she keeps finding her way back.4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, “In the lake.”8. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The river said, "No. Jump in!"10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, “What's on the TV?” I said, “Dust!”Can't you just hear him say all of these? I love it.........this is the good old days when humor didn't have to start with a four-letter word........ Just clean and simple fun.
AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS TRAINING COURSES
The South Central Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently accepting registrations for upcoming Health & Safety courses.
The American Red Cross Community lifesaving courses are designed to help responders feel more confident in their ability to act appropriately in the event of an emergency. The program includes information on topics such as First Aid, CPR, and preventing disease transmission. The program is comprised of courses for adult, child, and infant care.
The schedule of lifesaving classes offered at the Wallingford/Meriden Branch Office for November 2006 follows. Please call the appropriate office to register. Pre-registration is required.
Branch Office Classes: 144 South Main Street, Wallingford. 203-265-6721
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult: November 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional information may be found on the American Red Cross website at www.arcsct.org
Don't miss out on the most festive Holiday Fair in town!
The Ladies of St. Anne Society of St. Laurent Church, 121 Camp St., Meriden, will host their Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come Saturday to purchase the best variety of homemade cookies at our ever-popular "Cookie Walk" (with 30+ members baking them, there is always an interesting selection), then browse the craft/vendor tables where you can pick out that perfect item for Holiday gift giving or decorating. Choose from artificial arrangements from Hilzinger Farms, colorful baby quilts and bibs, Christmas wreaths and ornaments, cemetery boxes, crocheted items, jewelry, homemade apple butter, jelly, relish, "Gifts in a Jar" and "Hot Chocolate Cones" from St. Anne's Pantry ( all pantry items prepared by members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society), and much, much more. Plan on dining at the "Candy Cane Cafe" (open Saturday only) where you can order homemade pea soup or corn chowder, sandwiches, hotdogs or delicious French meat pie. Before leaving, be sure to take chances on the themed Basket Raffle - the quality and value of our gift baskets are superb! (Some of the proceeds from this event help support the Ladies of St. Anne knitting ministry which knit beautiful prayer shawls that are presented to parishioners and their loved ones dealing with a serious illness.) Plenty of off-street parking in the back of the church. Just follow the signs!
Lyman Hall Craft Fair
The Lyman Hall High School Music Parents Association will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the school. The hours of the fair are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 50 crafters will offer a full line of unique and wonderful holiday gifts. The fair will feature American Folk Artist and Best Selling author John Sliney. Dozens of homemade crafts, as well as representatives from Mary Kay Beauty Products, Pampered Chef, Princess House, Gourmet To Go, and plenty more. Concessions provided by the Music Parents Association. Free admission and parking. Interstate 91 Exit 13 and follow the signs.
ANTIQUE VETERANS FUNERAL SERVICE
The Antique Veterans of Meriden Post No 1 was organized to give military veterans an opportunity to get together for brotherly socialization. They meet every Thursday morning at the Meriden Senior Center at 9:30. There are no dues. Coffee and pastries are served. Neil’s Donut Bake Shop in Yalesville donates pastries, and ShopRite donates the ingredients for coffee. Cotton tan work clothes were selected as a uniform to wear for special occasions. A special Antique Veteran emblem is worn on the right sleeve, and the member’s military unit emblem is worn on the left sleeve. Awards and decorations are also worn. Military rank is not recognized. Performing a military salute for deceased Meriden and Wallingford veterans has become an important activity of the group.
The United States Military believes that all veterans are entitled to a final military salute at their funeral. The situation in Iraq has put stress on finding active Army and National Guard troops to perform this service. The minimum military salute calls for two flag folders, a rifle salute, and the sounding of “Taps.” The Antique Veterans of Meriden has a graveside funeral service, which has a uniformed veteran holding the American Flag at the head of the entombment site. A row of uniformed veterans holding patriotic flags is lined up in back of the American Flag. A bugler plays “Eternal Father” as the pallbearers carry the casket to the entombment site. The military salute begins when the religious ceremony is over. It starts with a 3-volley 4-gun salute. A bugler sounds “Taps” as trained flag folders fold the casket American Flag into the proper triangle. It is then formally presented to the next of kin. Then the flag bearers march off as the bugler blows the theme song of the deceased branch of service. It requires 15 to 20 veterans to properly perform this service. The State of Connecticut has formed an organization, which will pay $250 per funeral if a group meets their minimum requirements. The Antique Veterans feel that it is an honor to perform this service for deceased veterans. They elected to forego joining the Connecticut group and not accept the $250 per funeral. Since “9/11,” the Antique Veterans of Meriden have performed at 456 funeral services and 89 in 2006 as of October 24.
Funeral directors ask the deceased veteran’s next of kin if they would like a military salute at the funeral. The directors generally recommend the Antique Veterans for this salute because they think that it is the best service. Sometimes two funerals are at the same time. This requires the Antique Veterans to work out a schedule so that they can rush from one gravesite to the other.
The current membership mainly consists of WWII veterans and a few Korean War veterans. The WWII veterans are mostly in their 80s. Sickness and passing of the aged has taken a toll on the membership. Retired veterans are encouraged to join the Meriden Antique Veterans Post No 1 to fill the ranks of those who have passed. Younger retired veterans are needed to continue this community service.
SEARCH FOR OWLS, EAGLES, AND WINTERING WATERFOWL ON THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINEhttp://www.sunrisebirding.com/walks.htmGuilford, CT -- Guilford-based Sunrise Birding will offer a series of Bird Walks in the coming months to witness the southbound journeys of raptors, shorebirds, and songbirds and learn about the avian winter residents of the central Connecticut coast. Join professional guide Gina Nichol to search for the bird life in varied habitats along the Connecticut shoreline. The Bird Walk schedule is as follows:
Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 8 AM, Lower Connecticut River, Old Saybrook
Tuesday, December 12 - 3 PM, Sunset Walk at Silver Sands State Park, Milford
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, MadisonTuesday, December 19 - 3 PM, Sunset Walk at Hammonasset State Park, Madison
Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, MadisonThursday, December 28, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, Madison The schedule includes explorations of top birding sites in Connecticut. In November, birders will be treated to a "secret" spot in Westbrook that attracts many species of migrating and wintering shorebirds. There will also be an exploration of the Lower Connecticut River in Old Saybrook, where wintering Bald Eagles and sea ducks can be seen. In December, the walks will focus on the varied habitats of Hammonasset State Park in Madison which can play host to many late fall migrants such as Northern Gannet and winter residents such as Purple Sandpiper, Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Surf Scoter, Sanderling, and Red-throated Loon. There is also a special Sunset Bird Walk at Silver Sands State Park in Milford to look for wintering Short-eared Owls. The fee for each walk is $5 per person, and preregistration is required. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and spotting scopes (if available). Bird checklists will be provided free to participants. Register online at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/ or by calling 203.453.6724. Sunrise Birding offers personalized, authentic, affordable travel adventures and learning opportunities intended to reveal the splendor and diversity of the natural world.
AREA CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS PLAN HOLIDAY FAIRS
As always, The Peoples' Press supports YOU! If you have an event for the Holiday Season – email it to us at andy@peoplespressnews.com.
MERIDEN – The annual Franciscan Christmas Fair will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave.
The event will feature a living crèche with Christmas carols, Franciscan handmade and handcrafted items, Franciscan Christmas Bread, jams, jellies, pickles. Also offered will be children’s arts and crafts, basket booth and garden booth, roasted chestnuts, wreaths and Christmas trees. Refreshments will also be available to purchase.
For information, call (203) 237-8084.
MERIDEN – Holy Angels Church will sponsor its annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the parish center, 585 Main St., South Meriden. Crafters interested in reserving table space may call Geri at (203) 237-8697.
MERIDEN – Wilcox Technical High School will sponsor its annual arts and crafts fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the School on Oregon Road.
MERIDEN – Thomas Edison Middle School’s Families As Partners Organization is seeking vendors for a holiday fair scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at the school, 1355 N. Broad St.
MERIDEN – The North Italian Home Club will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec.9 at the club, 43 Thorpe Ave.
WALLINGFORD – a HARVEST AND CRAFT FAIR WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Yalesville United Methodist Church, corner of Route 68 and New Place St. in Yalesville.The event will also offer breakfast and lunch.
WALLINGFORD – Zion Lutheran Church will sponsor its annual holiday fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church’s Fellowship Hall, 235 Pond Hill Road.
The event will feature arts and crafts, books, toys and games, jewelry, a bake sale and apple fritters. A tag sale will be offered by the church’s youth group. A soup and sandwich luncheon will begin at 11:00 a.m. Santa will also be available for pictures.
WALLINGFORD – The Fatima Women’s Club of Our Lady of Fatima Church will sponsor a crafts fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish hall on Hope Hill Road, Yalesville. Crafters are needed. For information, call Sandy Comeau at (203) 269-6498.
WALLINGFORD – Rock Hill School will present its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Rock Hill Road. Interested crafters may receive information or an application by calling the school at (203) 949-0115.
WALLINGFORD – Parker Farms School will sponsor its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Parker Farms Road. Interested crafters may call Jodi Bouza at (203) 294-0504 or 949-0349.
WALLINGFORD – The Lyman Hall High School Music Parents Association will sponsor a holiday crafts fair on Nov. 18 at the school. All proceeds will benefit the high school’s bands and choral groups. This year’s classes are planning to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Crafters and artisans wishing to reserve space may call Dave Baker at (203) 269-5912 for registration applications.
WALLINGFORD – The East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 25 at the firehouse, 2 Kondracki Lane. A raffle and food will be available.
Crafters are needed. For information, call Robert Bonvini at (203) 269-6176 or Steve Polek at 265-6853.
WALLINGFORD – Highland School will sponsor its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec 2 at the school on Highland Avenue.
Any crafters interest4ed in an application or for more information, call the school at (203) 949-0121 or 235-0195.
SOUTHINGTON – Plantsville Congregational Church will sponsor its 16th annual “Ye Olde Country Fair” from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church, 109 Church St., Plantsville. The event will feature handmade crafts, homemade canned and baked goods, cookie walk, silent auction, gingerbread village, raffles, used jewelry and books and a luncheon.
For information, call (860) 628-5595.
SOUTHINGTON – Grace United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Christmas tea and crafts sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 121 Pleasant St.
The event will feature knitted and craft items, unique ornaments, gift items, homemade fudge, boxed Christmas cookies, including a luncheon with tea, coffee, punch, finger sandwiches and cookies.
For information, call (860) 628-6996.
SOUTHINGTON – a Christmas bazaar will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Summit at Plantsville, 261 Summit St.
Table space is available for $15. Crafters, artists and holiday vendors may register by calling Pat Conlan at (860) 628-0364.
SOUTHINGTON –Crafters interested in registering for the craft fair planned to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St. are asked to complete the paperwork for submission by Nov. 18.
For registration materials, call Ann at (860) 621-0926. The fee to reserve table space is $25.
SOUTHINGTON – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will sponsor a craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 in the parish hall. All interested crafters are invited to participate.
Those interested in receiving a registration form with all of the details may send their name and mailing address to Charlotte Hinckley, c/o St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St., Southington, CT. 06489.
CHESHIRE – St. Bridget’s Church will sponsor its annual craft and Christmas bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the parish center, 175 Main St.
The event will feature crafters, baked goods, penny auction, raffles, bottles booth, teddy bear booth, and food. Santa Claus will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Any crafters interested in table space may call the rectory at (203) 272-3531.
CHESHIRE – A holiday bazaar will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. The event will feature handcrafted items, baked goods, attic treasures, free face painting, costume jewelry, luncheon menu, and new toys in Santa’s Kids Corner.
For information, call the senior center at (203) 272-8286.
MERIDEN - Craft Sale by local artisans Sat. Nov. 18 from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Meriden, 328 Paddock Ave. Baskets, jewelry, knitting, weaving, hooking, dog biscuits, porcelain dolls, photos and note cards, quilting, ornaments. Bake sale. Lunch available, including roast turkey sandwiches. Free admission.Contact person: Janet Hiller 203-238-0008 or janethiller@snet.net.
NORTHFORD - FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOLDS FALL FAIRFaith United Methodist Church of 81 Clintonville Road in North Haven will hold its annual Fall Fair on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Fair features handmade items, a Cookie Walk where kids of all ages can fill a decorated can with homemade cookies of their choice, used jewelry, homemade baked goods, and our new church cookbook. We will also be offering homemade pies and fun activities for the kids. In our Tea Room, a full breakfast will be served from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enter Essay Contest to Win New Playground for Hubbard Park!(Deadline is November 30th)Please help our community win a new barrier-free handicapped accessible playground for Hubbard Park! Hasbro is sponsoring an essay contest offering a $300,000 BoundlessT Playground for one grand prize winner's community, and online gift cards valued at $125 each for 20 finalist prize winners. Submit an original 500- to 750-word essay by November 30th, along with the completed entry form. One entry per family. Go to www.hasbro.com/playskool, click on In the Community/ Boundless Playground for contest rules and entry form. For more information about the new Hubbard Park Playground project email Dawn at hubbardparkplayground@peoplespressnews.com
A Night of Laughter
The Meriden Jaycees present A Night of Laughter with comedian Paul Venier. Some of the comedians Paul Venier has performed with include Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, and Paul Reiser. He has performed on The Tonight Show, HBO, and Comedy Central. Paul Venier's website is http://www.comedytornado.com/. The event will be held on Friday, Nov.24th at Il Monticello located at 577 S. Broad Street (Rte.5) in Meriden. The price is $25 per ticket and includes appetizers. A table for ten is $225. There will be a cash bar. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Available tickets will be sold at the door. Please contact Katie at (203) 676-2718 or Sara at (203) 464-7939 for ticket information or any questions regarding the event. The event is for people 21 and over.
The Meriden Jaycees are a group of 21- to 40-year-olds dedicated to community service and leadership development. New members are always welcomed.
Winter Concert
The MIDDLESEX HOLPITAL VOCAL CHORDS are proud and honored to present their 17th Annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Middletown High School, 331 Hunting Hill Avenue at 7:30 p.m.
Gina Fredericks, Choral Director, has put together a musical program that will delight all who attend. Fifteen weeks of rehearsals, 75 members, two accompanists, and five instrumentalists are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Tickets are $15 adult; $12 for seniors and children under 12. Start a holiday tradition! Call soon as this event is always a sell-out! 860-346-8045 or 860-342-3120.
WLT Fall Cleanup
The Wallingford Land Trust will have a fall cleanup on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9:00 a.m. at two sites: Orchard Glen and Fresh Meadows I. Meet at Orchard Glen sign/kiosk off of Barnes Park North, off of Route 68. Meet at Fresh Meadows at the kiosk/cul-de-sac of Jeremy Woods Drive off of School House Road near Cook Hill School. Bring water and snacks. Work details will be in drizzle or shine, but not in hard rain. Bring tools. Wear appropriate clothing for various terrain (long pants, gloves, boots).
For more information please call Joe Palazzi at 284-2394.
Please check out the website at wallingfordlandtrust.org for more detailed information on the sites and other land trust links.
Come Join the Fun at Girls Inc. - Winter Registration is Here.Girls Incorporated of Meriden, located at 130 Lincoln Street, will begin registration for its winter classes Monday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Winter classes will begin on January 2nd and will be offered for 11 weeks. Girls Inc. is offering a number of programs, so be sure to check our brochure. Some of the classes being offered are Cooking, Scrapbooking, Quilting, Economic Literacy, Media Literacy, Wacky and Funky Crafts, and much more. If everything sounds like way too much fun and you don't know what to take, come join our House Sampler and try a little bit of each program. This program allows you to sample all of the above for two days over a 10-week period. Girls Inc. also has Gymnastics, Dance, Yoga, and Cheerleading. Girls Inc. has a number of exciting National Programs that will provide hands-on interactive fun learning in the areas of Science, Math and Relevant Technology, Sports and Health Fitness. The National Programs really allow the girls to get involved in subject matters that are geared just for girls. Girls Inc. is also launching Saturday classes! If you are a working parent and can't get here during the week, come and sign up for our Saturday dance or gymnastic classes! A 2006-2007 Girls Incorporated membership ($30 nonrefundable) is required to be current at time of registration. Membership and class fees are due at time of registration. Girls Inc. accepts cash, checks, MasterCard and VISA.
Girls Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls Inc. is a premier organization that inspires girls to work to their full potential and exercise their rights through program-based curriculum. Girls Incorporated of Meriden is a United Way member agency.
Event Details:FEEDING WINTER BIRDSMonday, November 20, 2006 (Note: This is a date change from November 2.)7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Branford High SchoolERACE (East Shore Region Adult and Continuing Education) 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 Phone: 203.488.5693 Email: baeoffice@snet.net Web: http://www.erace-adulted.org/
"Christmas on the Hill " Holy Angels Holiday BazaarSaturday, November 18th, 9:00 to 3:00585 Main Street, South MeridenCrafters, Food, Baked Goods, Penny Auction, Children's Corner & a Visit from Santa! Donate a canned good for our Soup Kitchen & receive a chance for our Penny Auction.
Square dance lessons offered
Wallingford – The Cheshire Cats Square Dance Club will offer square dance lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 360 Church St., Yalesville. For information or to register, call Barbara Brown at (203) 237-9599 or Bernice Montefusco at 269-2569.
Wallingford – Rock Hill School will present its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Rock Hill Road. Interested crafters may receive information or an application by calling the school at (203) 949-0115.
Volunteer Fire Department to hold holiday fair
Wallingford – The East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 25 at the firehouse, 2 Kondracki Lane. A raffle and food will be available.
Crafters are needed. For information, call Robert Bonvini at (203) 269-6176 or Steve Polek at 265-6853.
AARP Meriden Chapter 2954 will sponsor the following trip
Mohegan Sun and “A Holiday Cabaret Show” in New London, Nov. 29. Cost is $44 per person, and includes motor coach transportation; five hours at Mohegan Sun Casino; all-you-can-eat buffet or $10 food credit; $20 surprise casino bonus; 4:00 p.m. show at the Garde Arts Theatre in New London; a snack pack lunch (second meal); all taxes/service charges/tip for driver.
Call (860) 628-7717 for reservations or info. This trip is also open to the public.
Annual church fair
The women of the Middlefield Federated Church are busy getting ready for their annual Holiday Fair. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for homemade goodies. Look for baked goods, Christmas decorations and gifts, jams and jellies and of course pie of every variety with your breakfast or lunch!
Crafters, call for a space
Parker Farms Annual Craft Fair, Nov. 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interested crafters please contact Jodi Bouza 294-0504 or 949-0349.
Vendors still welcomed
The annual Christmas Bazaar at The Summit at Plantsville will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafters, artists, holiday vendors may call Pat Conlan at The Summit (860) 628-0364, 261 Summit St., Plantsville, or stop by to register. There is a $15 fee to reserve a table. This event includes the sale of hot dogs, chips, soda, hot chocolate, and there will be raffle prizes.
Katy’s Wallyworld Walker’s Annual Wine Tasting
You are cordially invited to Katy’s Wallyworld Walker’s Annual Wine Tasting to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life 2007, Friday, Nov. 10, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hungarian Club, 147 Ward St., Wallingford. Tickets are $20. Raffle, appetizers, and many wines. For tickets please contact: Katy Wall, 294-0675 or Amy Blakeslee 265-3117.
Antique Veterans of Meriden World Post No. 1
All honorably discharged veterans from all branches of military service are invited to come join us and take part in our activities. Coffee and pastries are provided for a small donation. There are no membership dues. Please feel free to come and visit us every Thursday morning at the Muravnick Senior Center 22-26 West Main St. Meriden at 9:30 a.m. We are open to all veterans worldwide regardless of where you reside.
For more info contact Richard Egan (203) 634-0474 or Kenneth Dow (203) 235-2120.
Connecticut Food Bank Sponsors “Thanksgiving for All” Campaign Annual Food Drives and Fundraisers to Provide Meals & Hope to Thousands of Families
Connecticut Food Bank (CFB), partnering with local media, grocery stores and businesses, has launched “Thanksgiving for All 2006,” a series of special events, food drives and fundraisers to benefit individuals and families in need of food assistance during the holiday season and the cold winter months that follow.
The turkeys and “trimmings” collected from these events will be distributed by Connecticut Food Bank to food-assistance programs in the days before Thanksgiving. The funds raised will be used to purchase additional holiday food and to pay for transporting, warehousing, and distributing the donated food.
Last year, CFB distributed 22,000 turkeys and 415,000 pounds of food, which provided an estimated 318,500 meals for people in need during the holiday season. Every event planned for the next month is critical, not only to collect food and funds, but also to increase awareness about the ongoing battle with hunger and poverty that many Connecticut residents face.
“The people of Connecticut are always very responsive to their neighbors in need. With the increasing number of people turning to food-assistance programs for help, we hope this year is no different,” says Nancy L. Carrington, Executive Director of Connecticut Food Bank. “We need to collect as many frozen turkeys and other food items as possible for families and individuals who might not have a holiday meal, or any meal, this time of year.”
“Thanksgiving for All 2006” events include:
WPLR/99.1 “Fill the Bowl” Food Drive. November 8-11. Donate a frozen turkey, four food items or $10 and receive 2 tickets for Saturday’s Yale vs. Princeton football game. WPLR will broadcast live throughout the drive. Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to noon. Shop-Rite Supermarket, 1131 Campbell Avenue, West Haven.
“Fill the (Yale) Bowl” Food Drive. November 11. Presented by WPLR 99.1, WTNH/News Channel 8, Yale Athletics, and the New Haven Register. Donate a frozen turkey, four food items or $10 before the game and receive 2 tickets for that afternoon’s Yale vs. Princeton football game. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 kickoff. Yale Bowl, 250 Derby Avenue, New Haven.
Governor’s Care & Share. November 13 - December 18. Collection sites for non-perishable food items and monetary donations at state office locations throughout Connecticut.
Bank of America “Turkey Tuesday.” November 14. Drop off frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and/or a monetary donation at the bank branch. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 157 Church Street, 26th Floor, New Haven.
KC101 “Stuff A Bus” Food Drive. November 17 & 18. Donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and/or funds. KC101 will broadcast live throughout the drive. Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Shaw’s Supermarket, 2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden.
WELI Car and Van “Caravan of Carriages” with Jerry Kristafer. November 20. 960/WELI Morning Show host Jerry Kristafer will lead a caravan of donated food from Stop & Shop on Leetes Island Road in Branford to CFB’s East Haven warehouse. Bring frozen turkeys and non-perishable “trimmings” to donate and join the caravan! Begins at 11:00 a.m.
Star 99.9 “Food for Friends” Thanksgiving Food Drive. November 21. Donate frozen turkeys and food for those in need while meeting Star 99 radio personalities at Stop & Shop Supermarket locations in Danbury, Milford, Shelton, and Westport. 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Also, CFB warehouses in East Haven, Fairfield, and Waterbury will have extended holiday hours to accept food and monetary donations from the public, and for volunteers to help sort and distribute food to member programs before Thanksgiving.
For event or warehouse information or to volunteer at Connecticut Food Bank, call (203) 469-5000 or visit http://www.ctfoodbank.org/.
Connecticut Food Bank serves emergency feeding programs in six of Connecticut's eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. In 2005, Connecticut Food Bank distributed 16.6 million pounds of food to 650 charitable food programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and child and adult day-care programs.
Volunteer Opportunity for Meriden, Southington and Wallingford Grandparents
Meriden Children First Initiative's 'Senior Buddy Readers' intergenerational literacy program is currently seeking volunteers to help first- and second-graders improve their reading skills. If you are retired, enjoy the company of small children, and have one hour a week to help a child read, please call Children First at 630-3566. Meriden elementary schools in need of volunteers include: Ben Franklin, Israel Putnam, Thomas Hooker and Nathan Hale. Make a difference in the life of a child...become a Senior Buddy Reader!
Wallingford Public Library News and Events
Due to reconstruction, the WPL Children’s Room will not be able to offer any events. While we are not able to provide the programs we normally have, we can assure patrons that they will still be able to choose from an ever-expanding collection of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials. They will find brand-new titles as well as their old favorites and, of course, the holiday books and music. Many free booklists are available, and staff members are always happy to help find what is needed. Speaking of the approaching holiday season, the Wallingford Public Library, throughout the month of November, will be collecting new children's books for Wallingford's Holiday for Giving Program.Sincerely, Bonnie Strickland-Naczi, Children's Librarian
“Monkey bars, castles, and rainbow slides”
Hubbard Park Playground Ideas on Display at Meriden Public Library
Announcement
Come see the wonderful playground ideas dreamed up by Meriden’s school children for the New Hubbard Park Playground, in a new exhibit in the Children’s Department at the Meriden Public Library, on display until the end of November. The artwork was created at the Kids Playground Design Party at Meriden’s Autumn Fest, and captures wishes ranging from traditional playground items, such as swings, slides (straight, twisty, squiggly, rainbow, and humongous), monkey bars, seesaws, and sandboxes, to creative additions such as Ferris wheels, water slides, castles, “twisty pole ride,” and a giant starfish to climb on.
For more information about the new playground email Dawn at hubbardparkplayground@peoplespressnews.com,
About the Hubbard Park Playground Committee
Mayor Mark Benigni appointed the Hubbard Park Playground Committee in June 2004. Working as volunteers under the Meriden YMCA, the committee’s mission is to build a barrier-free playground for children of all abilities to play side by side. The Hubbard Park Playground Committee works hand in hand with Noah’s Ark of Hope, Inc. to make the dream of a barrier-free playground at Hubbard Park a reality.
The Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame honors Ellen Biercevicz-Piazza of Wallingford
The Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame has announced its honorees for its 2006 class of inductees for the Fast Pitch wing of the newly merged softball Hall of Fame. The Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch committees announced the merger in August.
Both the Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch honorees will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame awards dinner on Sunday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. at Costa Azzurra Restaurant in Milford. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling Ed Austin at 203-878-4036 or Jim Consiglio at 203-996-5206.
The Fast Pitch inductees for 2006 are Anthony Candido of Milford, Pat Dufficy of Trumbull, Ellen Biercevicz Piazza of Wallingford, and Bobby Quinn. Hank Koritkoski of Middletown will receive the Joseph T. Barber Distinguished Service Award.
Piazza has been a pioneer in girls’ sports as a softball player, an initiator of girls’ sports, a high school and college coach, and an athletic director. She played for the Raybestos Brakettes from 1966-1970, and was the catcher for a quartet of pitchers that may have been the best of all time: Joan Joyce, Bertha Ragan Tickey, Donna Lopiano and Donna Hebert. During her five years with the Brakettes, she competed in the National Championship finals five times, winning two national titles.
Starting her softball coaching career at Seymour High School in 1970, Piazza later became the first softball coach at Albertus Magnus College. She also coached her daughter’s 12 & under team to State & New England Championships. Piazza has been the A.D. at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford since 1994. She is a Shelton native.
A “Good Scout” at Castle Bank?
Larry McGoldrick, President of Castle Bank & Trust Co. in Meriden, is a recipient of the coveted "Good Scout" Award and will be honored at the 2006 Central Connecticut "Good Scout" Award Luncheon to be held on November 16th at Fantasia Banquet Facility in North Haven. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues. To be a sponsor of the event (several options are available) or to reserve your seat ($100) remit payment to 2006 Central Connecticut "Good Scout" Event; CT Yankee Council, BSA, 60 Wellington Road, P.O. Box 32, Milford, CT 06460. For more information call 203-876-6868 x.241.
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WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY DINNERS
Come celebrate the holiday with us! Enjoy turkey and all the trimmings – with music, laughter, and a good time for all!
WHEN: THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY NOON – 2:00 PMWHERE: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WALLINGFORD 23 S. MAIN ST. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED MEALS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE HOMEBOUND DON’T SPEND THE HOLIDAY ALONE!! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Nancy Freyberg at 284-8299
Sponsored by: Parents & Kids Foundation, Inc. and First Congregational Church of Wallingford
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Meriden Humane Society has opened a thrift store, also at 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden. If you have any items you would like to donate, it would be most appreciative to receive them to bring over to the shelter. Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide. It is a challenge raising over $200,000 yearly to support the stray and abandoned animals we serve at this no-kill shelter, so any help you can give would be wonderful. Thanks again. **
Lyman Hall Plans 25-year reunion
The Lyman Hall High School class of 1981 will sponsor a 25-year reunion from 7:00 p.m. to midnight Nov. 24th at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn on Route 5. The cost is $50 per person and will include open bar, buffet dinner and a disc jockey. For information, call Joe or Debi (Fusco) Mrozowski at (203) 269-3106.
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HOLY ANGELS CHURCH SEEKS CRAFTERS FOR HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Holy Angels Church, 585 Main Street in South Meriden is seeking Vendors and Craftspeople for its annual holiday bazaar “Christmas on the Hill” to be held on Saturday, November 18. The Bazaar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holy Angels Parish Center. The bazaar will feature crafts, food, baked goods and raffle prizes. There is a per-table charge. For further information (203) 235-3822.
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Enter Essay Contest to Win New Playground for Hubbard Park
Please help win a new barrier-free handicapped accessible playground for Hubbard Park! Hasbro is sponsoring an essay contest offering a $300,000 Boundless Playground for one grand prize winner's community, and online gift cards valued at $125 each for 20 finalist prize winners. Submit an original 500- to 750-word essay by November 30th, along with the completed entry form. One entry per family. Go to www.hasbro.com/playskool, click on In the Community/ Boundless Playground for contest rules and to download the entry form. For more information about the playground project send an email to hubbardParkPlayground@peoplespressnews.com
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Volunteers Wanted For Meriden Public Schools
The Meriden Public Schools Volunteer Program is currently seeking media help at two elementary schools. This opportunity would consist of helping the library/media teacher check out books with elementary students and other related media tasks. If you would like to help out and have some fun, please call, Nan L Despres, Coordinator of Volunteers at 634-7985. Other volunteer opportunities in the Meriden Public Schools also exist. One half-hour a week is all that is required. Training is provided. We will work around your schedule. All are encouraged to volunteer. Retirees and bilingual are very welcome.
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Tough Love St. Anthony's Church Routes 68 and 69 Prospect, CT Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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CRAFTERS WANTED
The North Italian Home Club on 43 Thorpe Avenue in Meriden will be having its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday December 9, 2006, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Crafters interested in renting space may call MaryAnn at 203-238-4143 for more information.
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EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2006
The Gallery's main building, designed by American architect Louis Kahn, reopens to the public on December 10. The reopening will feature masterworks from the African, Asian, early European, and modern and contemporary collections, including important new acquisitions. Information about special events for the reopening will be sent out in October. In the meantime, exhibitions, gallery talks, and master classes continue in the Gallery's Swartwout wing; please see link to PDF for complete schedule.
The Gallery's Kahn building reopens to the public on December 10, 2006.The new exhibition "Jasper Johns: From Plate to Print" opens December 10.The new exhibition "Making a Mark: Four Contemporary Artists in Print" opens December 10. The new exhibition "Responding to Kahn: A Sculptural Conversation" opens December 10.
Complete calendar of events (PDF) is available at:
http://artgallery.yale.edu/pages/info/press.html
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“A Night for Noah” Dance featuring Riverstreet
Saturday, November 18, 2006, Mountainside Outing Club, 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Info:
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the following locations in Meriden:
JC Music
529 West Main Street
Fishers Fine Foods
21 South Colony Street
Katz Sports Shop
519 West Main Street
Valencia Liquors
1231 East Main Street
If you are interested in purchasing tickets or would like to volunteer for this event, please call Kathy Showerda at 203/235-4508 or Nancy Crispino at 203/237-7908.
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Platt High School Sports Card & Coin Show
Dates: December 2, 2006January 6, 2007February 3, 2007March 3, 2007April 7, 2007May 5, 2007June 2, 2007
Table info 203-634-0069 Ernie203-235-7962 x 139 Athletic office
Quilt Show and Bake Sale
The Northford Congregational Church is holding a Quilt Show and Bake Sale, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. View over 30 handmade quilts on loan from area quilters and quilt owners. Many antique and modern quilts will be on exhibit. The quality and craftsmanship are a must see! Tickets are $5. After the exhibit, enjoy a complimentary dessert, coffee/tea in the social hall while you peruse the homemade desserts from the Bake Sale table and stock up for Thanksgiving! There will also be Quilting materials from Quadrille Quilting, LLC, on sale in the social hall. Raffle tickets for our homemade quilt, weekend in Vermont and other prizes can also be purchased. For Quilt Show tickets, you can call the church office at 484-0795 or you can purchase them at the door.
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Fun Events at the Wallingford Family YMCA
Friday Night Family Fit Club Come join us on the following Friday Nights to enjoy a family fitness activity. Each activity will also include a healthy snack. This is a great time for children and parents to stay fit together while having fun! See the most recent brochure for current schedules and fees. Parent's Night Out - Night on the Town This program is designed especially for children in grades K - 6. The program will take place every other Friday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy pizza and juice, games in the gymnasium, and swimming in the pool, while you spend some quality time together, without the kids! See the most recent brochure for current schedules and fees. Ghouls & Goblins of all ages, join us for a fun-filled Halloween afternoon adventure! Arrive in costume for a trick-or-treat parade, costume contest, creepy crafts, ghoulish games, a healthy snack and ghostly storytelling. Youth and Teens- Join us for a ghoulishly fun Halloween overnight adventure! The fun begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday evening and doesn't stop until 9:00 am on Sunday morning. Arrive in costume and enjoy a ghostly scavenger hunt, creatively cool costume show, splashingly fun swim adventure (bring your swimsuit) and fall asleep listening to ghastly ghostly storytelling. Take a journey through our spook house, if you DARE! Breakfast will be provided.
Child Care Fun Fair - Saturday, November 18th, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Come one, come all to our Child Care Fun Fair! There will be a variety of activities for your family including our fintastic fishing game, pin the feather on the turkey, and our famous YMCA turkey trot. Register at the Welcome Center between October 1st and November 1st. Upon registration, your family's name will be put in our raffle for our YMCA Child Care "Basket of Fun". The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Saturday, December 9th, 2:00 p.m.Limit 40. Place: Paul Melon Arts Center, Choate Rosemary Hall Appropriate for grades 1 - 7 This musical is based on C.S. Lewis' story about four children who enter the land of Narnia by mistake. Scuba Santa is Coming to Town Sunday, December 10th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy a holiday craft and listen to the story “A Night Before Christmas.” Then go into our pool and help Scuba Santa decorate an underwater Christmas Tree
Highland School 23rd Annual Craft Fair Highland School PTO will sponsor its 23rd annual Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the school on Highland Avenue in Wallingford. There will be over 65 vendors selling items, such as jewelry, paintings, florals, holiday ornaments, woodworking, quilts, gift baskets, candy,knitting, sweatshirts, centerpieces, photography, animal treats, et cetera. Refreshments will be available including homemade apple crisp. Admission is free. For additional information contact the school or call 203-314-3413.
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Meriden Public Library Children's Library Announcing two New FREE passes to Museums!! We are pleased to announce we have just received two new passes for museums at the Meriden Public Library in the Children's Room - Imagine Nation Museum in Bristol, CT. The place to spark your imagination! This museum has ESPN Play Your Way, Greenhouse, Jungle Playscape and Climbing Wall, Otis Teaching Elevator, Kid Construction Zone, Cook Nook, Water Room, Creative Arts Center, Cyber Lab, 1940's Soda Fountain, and much more. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and open until 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Our other pass is for Earthplace, the nature discovery center in Westport, CT. Earthplace maintains a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, live wildlife for public viewing, and it hosts many public nature program and events. It also has an explorer clubhouse, tiny tree house, nature lab, backyard resource center, nature theater, and wildlife dioramas. Explore the ecology lab, Animal Hall, Trails & Gardens. The grounds are open 7:00 AM. until dusk. Building open 9:00 AM.- 5:00 PM. Monday-Saturday. 1:00 PM.-4:00 PM. on Sundays. These passes can be taken out for two days with a library card and driver’s license. For more information call the Children's Library at (203) 630-6347.
MERIDEN YMCA OFFERS AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTING CERTIFICATION COURSE
This certification program is designed for today’s 11- to 15-year-olds. This training course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for infants through school-aged children. This program addresses safety issues, preventing injuries and illnesses, basic child care, first aid, decision-making skills, and age appropriate behavior and play. Participants learn by doing and are required to demonstrate several first aid skills including rescue breathing and dealing with a choking victim. Class will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Meriden YMCA at 235-6386 to register today!
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COME JOIN MERIDEN YMCA’S MASTERS ADULT SWIM PROGRAM
This program is designed for those adults 19 years of age and older who wish to work out with other adults accompanied by a certified swim coach. The purpose of this program is to promote fun, fitness, safety and possibly competition for all participants of whatever level of ability and interest. This program will run three days a week; Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:45p.m and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00p.m. through December 14th. Participants can start at any time. For further information or to register; please contact Lisa Hoover at (203)235-6386; ext 12 or lhoover@meridenymca.com
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Holiday Bazaar
“A Village Christmas,” South Meriden Trinity Methodist Church, 145 Main Street, South Meriden
November 18th, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Handmade Grafts - Luncheon Café, Baked Goods - Jewelry
Contact: Edie Marcantonio ,235-4810 Nite – 235-5759 Daytime
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La Leche League of Meriden/Wallingford
If you are nursing or planning to breastfeed your baby, please join La Leche League of Meriden/Wallingford at our next meeting.
Meeting Topics Include:
Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
The Art of Breastfeeding and overcoming difficulties
Nutrition and Weaning
Meeting Location: New Life Church, 92 Main St. South Meriden,CT
Meeting Dates: Third Wednesday Of each month at 9:45a.m.
Leaders: Jaime: 203-284-9735 Laura: 860-583-8996 Maryann: 203-630-0046
(Leaders are also available to answer breastfeeding questions over the phone. Please call for more information or directions)
La Leche League groups also meet in Cheshire, Hamden, Middletown, Rocky Hill and Southington. Call for more information or go online at www.lalecheleague.org
BABIES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETINGS
North Haven Garden Club Holiday Luncheon
The North Haven Garden Club presents the 2006 Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, November 30th at 11:00 at the New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave. with a Boutique, Raffle and Gourmet Table. The Program will be “The Little Black Dress” with Bill Graham, floral designer and lecturer. Donations are $35.00. For reservations, please call 203-239-3656 by Nov 21st.
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RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays. I go on Fridays.2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.3. I take my wife everywhere..... But she keeps finding her way back.4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, “In the lake.”8. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The river said, "No. Jump in!"10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, “What's on the TV?” I said, “Dust!”Can't you just hear him say all of these? I love it.........this is the good old days when humor didn't have to start with a four-letter word........ Just clean and simple fun.
AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS TRAINING COURSES
The South Central Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently accepting registrations for upcoming Health & Safety courses.
The American Red Cross Community lifesaving courses are designed to help responders feel more confident in their ability to act appropriately in the event of an emergency. The program includes information on topics such as First Aid, CPR, and preventing disease transmission. The program is comprised of courses for adult, child, and infant care.
The schedule of lifesaving classes offered at the Wallingford/Meriden Branch Office for November 2006 follows. Please call the appropriate office to register. Pre-registration is required.
Branch Office Classes: 144 South Main Street, Wallingford. 203-265-6721
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult: November 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional information may be found on the American Red Cross website at www.arcsct.org
Don't miss out on the most festive Holiday Fair in town!
The Ladies of St. Anne Society of St. Laurent Church, 121 Camp St., Meriden, will host their Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come Saturday to purchase the best variety of homemade cookies at our ever-popular "Cookie Walk" (with 30+ members baking them, there is always an interesting selection), then browse the craft/vendor tables where you can pick out that perfect item for Holiday gift giving or decorating. Choose from artificial arrangements from Hilzinger Farms, colorful baby quilts and bibs, Christmas wreaths and ornaments, cemetery boxes, crocheted items, jewelry, homemade apple butter, jelly, relish, "Gifts in a Jar" and "Hot Chocolate Cones" from St. Anne's Pantry ( all pantry items prepared by members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society), and much, much more. Plan on dining at the "Candy Cane Cafe" (open Saturday only) where you can order homemade pea soup or corn chowder, sandwiches, hotdogs or delicious French meat pie. Before leaving, be sure to take chances on the themed Basket Raffle - the quality and value of our gift baskets are superb! (Some of the proceeds from this event help support the Ladies of St. Anne knitting ministry which knit beautiful prayer shawls that are presented to parishioners and their loved ones dealing with a serious illness.) Plenty of off-street parking in the back of the church. Just follow the signs!
Lyman Hall Craft Fair
The Lyman Hall High School Music Parents Association will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the school. The hours of the fair are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 50 crafters will offer a full line of unique and wonderful holiday gifts. The fair will feature American Folk Artist and Best Selling author John Sliney. Dozens of homemade crafts, as well as representatives from Mary Kay Beauty Products, Pampered Chef, Princess House, Gourmet To Go, and plenty more. Concessions provided by the Music Parents Association. Free admission and parking. Interstate 91 Exit 13 and follow the signs.
ANTIQUE VETERANS FUNERAL SERVICE
The Antique Veterans of Meriden Post No 1 was organized to give military veterans an opportunity to get together for brotherly socialization. They meet every Thursday morning at the Meriden Senior Center at 9:30. There are no dues. Coffee and pastries are served. Neil’s Donut Bake Shop in Yalesville donates pastries, and ShopRite donates the ingredients for coffee. Cotton tan work clothes were selected as a uniform to wear for special occasions. A special Antique Veteran emblem is worn on the right sleeve, and the member’s military unit emblem is worn on the left sleeve. Awards and decorations are also worn. Military rank is not recognized. Performing a military salute for deceased Meriden and Wallingford veterans has become an important activity of the group.
The United States Military believes that all veterans are entitled to a final military salute at their funeral. The situation in Iraq has put stress on finding active Army and National Guard troops to perform this service. The minimum military salute calls for two flag folders, a rifle salute, and the sounding of “Taps.” The Antique Veterans of Meriden has a graveside funeral service, which has a uniformed veteran holding the American Flag at the head of the entombment site. A row of uniformed veterans holding patriotic flags is lined up in back of the American Flag. A bugler plays “Eternal Father” as the pallbearers carry the casket to the entombment site. The military salute begins when the religious ceremony is over. It starts with a 3-volley 4-gun salute. A bugler sounds “Taps” as trained flag folders fold the casket American Flag into the proper triangle. It is then formally presented to the next of kin. Then the flag bearers march off as the bugler blows the theme song of the deceased branch of service. It requires 15 to 20 veterans to properly perform this service. The State of Connecticut has formed an organization, which will pay $250 per funeral if a group meets their minimum requirements. The Antique Veterans feel that it is an honor to perform this service for deceased veterans. They elected to forego joining the Connecticut group and not accept the $250 per funeral. Since “9/11,” the Antique Veterans of Meriden have performed at 456 funeral services and 89 in 2006 as of October 24.
Funeral directors ask the deceased veteran’s next of kin if they would like a military salute at the funeral. The directors generally recommend the Antique Veterans for this salute because they think that it is the best service. Sometimes two funerals are at the same time. This requires the Antique Veterans to work out a schedule so that they can rush from one gravesite to the other.
The current membership mainly consists of WWII veterans and a few Korean War veterans. The WWII veterans are mostly in their 80s. Sickness and passing of the aged has taken a toll on the membership. Retired veterans are encouraged to join the Meriden Antique Veterans Post No 1 to fill the ranks of those who have passed. Younger retired veterans are needed to continue this community service.
SEARCH FOR OWLS, EAGLES, AND WINTERING WATERFOWL ON THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINEhttp://www.sunrisebirding.com/walks.htmGuilford, CT -- Guilford-based Sunrise Birding will offer a series of Bird Walks in the coming months to witness the southbound journeys of raptors, shorebirds, and songbirds and learn about the avian winter residents of the central Connecticut coast. Join professional guide Gina Nichol to search for the bird life in varied habitats along the Connecticut shoreline. The Bird Walk schedule is as follows:
Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 8 AM, Lower Connecticut River, Old Saybrook
Tuesday, December 12 - 3 PM, Sunset Walk at Silver Sands State Park, Milford
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, MadisonTuesday, December 19 - 3 PM, Sunset Walk at Hammonasset State Park, Madison
Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, MadisonThursday, December 28, 2006 - 8 AM, Hammonasset State Park, Madison The schedule includes explorations of top birding sites in Connecticut. In November, birders will be treated to a "secret" spot in Westbrook that attracts many species of migrating and wintering shorebirds. There will also be an exploration of the Lower Connecticut River in Old Saybrook, where wintering Bald Eagles and sea ducks can be seen. In December, the walks will focus on the varied habitats of Hammonasset State Park in Madison which can play host to many late fall migrants such as Northern Gannet and winter residents such as Purple Sandpiper, Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Surf Scoter, Sanderling, and Red-throated Loon. There is also a special Sunset Bird Walk at Silver Sands State Park in Milford to look for wintering Short-eared Owls. The fee for each walk is $5 per person, and preregistration is required. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and spotting scopes (if available). Bird checklists will be provided free to participants. Register online at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/ or by calling 203.453.6724. Sunrise Birding offers personalized, authentic, affordable travel adventures and learning opportunities intended to reveal the splendor and diversity of the natural world.
AREA CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS PLAN HOLIDAY FAIRS
As always, The Peoples' Press supports YOU! If you have an event for the Holiday Season – email it to us at andy@peoplespressnews.com.
MERIDEN – The annual Franciscan Christmas Fair will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave.
The event will feature a living crèche with Christmas carols, Franciscan handmade and handcrafted items, Franciscan Christmas Bread, jams, jellies, pickles. Also offered will be children’s arts and crafts, basket booth and garden booth, roasted chestnuts, wreaths and Christmas trees. Refreshments will also be available to purchase.
For information, call (203) 237-8084.
MERIDEN – Holy Angels Church will sponsor its annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the parish center, 585 Main St., South Meriden. Crafters interested in reserving table space may call Geri at (203) 237-8697.
MERIDEN – Wilcox Technical High School will sponsor its annual arts and crafts fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the School on Oregon Road.
MERIDEN – Thomas Edison Middle School’s Families As Partners Organization is seeking vendors for a holiday fair scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at the school, 1355 N. Broad St.
MERIDEN – The North Italian Home Club will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec.9 at the club, 43 Thorpe Ave.
WALLINGFORD – a HARVEST AND CRAFT FAIR WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Yalesville United Methodist Church, corner of Route 68 and New Place St. in Yalesville.The event will also offer breakfast and lunch.
WALLINGFORD – Zion Lutheran Church will sponsor its annual holiday fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church’s Fellowship Hall, 235 Pond Hill Road.
The event will feature arts and crafts, books, toys and games, jewelry, a bake sale and apple fritters. A tag sale will be offered by the church’s youth group. A soup and sandwich luncheon will begin at 11:00 a.m. Santa will also be available for pictures.
WALLINGFORD – The Fatima Women’s Club of Our Lady of Fatima Church will sponsor a crafts fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish hall on Hope Hill Road, Yalesville. Crafters are needed. For information, call Sandy Comeau at (203) 269-6498.
WALLINGFORD – Rock Hill School will present its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Rock Hill Road. Interested crafters may receive information or an application by calling the school at (203) 949-0115.
WALLINGFORD – Parker Farms School will sponsor its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Parker Farms Road. Interested crafters may call Jodi Bouza at (203) 294-0504 or 949-0349.
WALLINGFORD – The Lyman Hall High School Music Parents Association will sponsor a holiday crafts fair on Nov. 18 at the school. All proceeds will benefit the high school’s bands and choral groups. This year’s classes are planning to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Crafters and artisans wishing to reserve space may call Dave Baker at (203) 269-5912 for registration applications.
WALLINGFORD – The East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 25 at the firehouse, 2 Kondracki Lane. A raffle and food will be available.
Crafters are needed. For information, call Robert Bonvini at (203) 269-6176 or Steve Polek at 265-6853.
WALLINGFORD – Highland School will sponsor its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec 2 at the school on Highland Avenue.
Any crafters interest4ed in an application or for more information, call the school at (203) 949-0121 or 235-0195.
SOUTHINGTON – Plantsville Congregational Church will sponsor its 16th annual “Ye Olde Country Fair” from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church, 109 Church St., Plantsville. The event will feature handmade crafts, homemade canned and baked goods, cookie walk, silent auction, gingerbread village, raffles, used jewelry and books and a luncheon.
For information, call (860) 628-5595.
SOUTHINGTON – Grace United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Christmas tea and crafts sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 121 Pleasant St.
The event will feature knitted and craft items, unique ornaments, gift items, homemade fudge, boxed Christmas cookies, including a luncheon with tea, coffee, punch, finger sandwiches and cookies.
For information, call (860) 628-6996.
SOUTHINGTON – a Christmas bazaar will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Summit at Plantsville, 261 Summit St.
Table space is available for $15. Crafters, artists and holiday vendors may register by calling Pat Conlan at (860) 628-0364.
SOUTHINGTON –Crafters interested in registering for the craft fair planned to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St. are asked to complete the paperwork for submission by Nov. 18.
For registration materials, call Ann at (860) 621-0926. The fee to reserve table space is $25.
SOUTHINGTON – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will sponsor a craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 2 in the parish hall. All interested crafters are invited to participate.
Those interested in receiving a registration form with all of the details may send their name and mailing address to Charlotte Hinckley, c/o St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St., Southington, CT. 06489.
CHESHIRE – St. Bridget’s Church will sponsor its annual craft and Christmas bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at the parish center, 175 Main St.
The event will feature crafters, baked goods, penny auction, raffles, bottles booth, teddy bear booth, and food. Santa Claus will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Any crafters interested in table space may call the rectory at (203) 272-3531.
CHESHIRE – A holiday bazaar will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. The event will feature handcrafted items, baked goods, attic treasures, free face painting, costume jewelry, luncheon menu, and new toys in Santa’s Kids Corner.
For information, call the senior center at (203) 272-8286.
MERIDEN - Craft Sale by local artisans Sat. Nov. 18 from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Meriden, 328 Paddock Ave. Baskets, jewelry, knitting, weaving, hooking, dog biscuits, porcelain dolls, photos and note cards, quilting, ornaments. Bake sale. Lunch available, including roast turkey sandwiches. Free admission.Contact person: Janet Hiller 203-238-0008 or janethiller@snet.net.
NORTHFORD - FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOLDS FALL FAIRFaith United Methodist Church of 81 Clintonville Road in North Haven will hold its annual Fall Fair on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Fair features handmade items, a Cookie Walk where kids of all ages can fill a decorated can with homemade cookies of their choice, used jewelry, homemade baked goods, and our new church cookbook. We will also be offering homemade pies and fun activities for the kids. In our Tea Room, a full breakfast will be served from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enter Essay Contest to Win New Playground for Hubbard Park!(Deadline is November 30th)Please help our community win a new barrier-free handicapped accessible playground for Hubbard Park! Hasbro is sponsoring an essay contest offering a $300,000 BoundlessT Playground for one grand prize winner's community, and online gift cards valued at $125 each for 20 finalist prize winners. Submit an original 500- to 750-word essay by November 30th, along with the completed entry form. One entry per family. Go to www.hasbro.com/playskool, click on In the Community/ Boundless Playground for contest rules and entry form. For more information about the new Hubbard Park Playground project email Dawn at hubbardparkplayground@peoplespressnews.com
A Night of Laughter
The Meriden Jaycees present A Night of Laughter with comedian Paul Venier. Some of the comedians Paul Venier has performed with include Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, and Paul Reiser. He has performed on The Tonight Show, HBO, and Comedy Central. Paul Venier's website is http://www.comedytornado.com/. The event will be held on Friday, Nov.24th at Il Monticello located at 577 S. Broad Street (Rte.5) in Meriden. The price is $25 per ticket and includes appetizers. A table for ten is $225. There will be a cash bar. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Available tickets will be sold at the door. Please contact Katie at (203) 676-2718 or Sara at (203) 464-7939 for ticket information or any questions regarding the event. The event is for people 21 and over.
The Meriden Jaycees are a group of 21- to 40-year-olds dedicated to community service and leadership development. New members are always welcomed.
Winter Concert
The MIDDLESEX HOLPITAL VOCAL CHORDS are proud and honored to present their 17th Annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Middletown High School, 331 Hunting Hill Avenue at 7:30 p.m.
Gina Fredericks, Choral Director, has put together a musical program that will delight all who attend. Fifteen weeks of rehearsals, 75 members, two accompanists, and five instrumentalists are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Tickets are $15 adult; $12 for seniors and children under 12. Start a holiday tradition! Call soon as this event is always a sell-out! 860-346-8045 or 860-342-3120.
WLT Fall Cleanup
The Wallingford Land Trust will have a fall cleanup on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9:00 a.m. at two sites: Orchard Glen and Fresh Meadows I. Meet at Orchard Glen sign/kiosk off of Barnes Park North, off of Route 68. Meet at Fresh Meadows at the kiosk/cul-de-sac of Jeremy Woods Drive off of School House Road near Cook Hill School. Bring water and snacks. Work details will be in drizzle or shine, but not in hard rain. Bring tools. Wear appropriate clothing for various terrain (long pants, gloves, boots).
For more information please call Joe Palazzi at 284-2394.
Please check out the website at wallingfordlandtrust.org for more detailed information on the sites and other land trust links.
Come Join the Fun at Girls Inc. - Winter Registration is Here.Girls Incorporated of Meriden, located at 130 Lincoln Street, will begin registration for its winter classes Monday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Winter classes will begin on January 2nd and will be offered for 11 weeks. Girls Inc. is offering a number of programs, so be sure to check our brochure. Some of the classes being offered are Cooking, Scrapbooking, Quilting, Economic Literacy, Media Literacy, Wacky and Funky Crafts, and much more. If everything sounds like way too much fun and you don't know what to take, come join our House Sampler and try a little bit of each program. This program allows you to sample all of the above for two days over a 10-week period. Girls Inc. also has Gymnastics, Dance, Yoga, and Cheerleading. Girls Inc. has a number of exciting National Programs that will provide hands-on interactive fun learning in the areas of Science, Math and Relevant Technology, Sports and Health Fitness. The National Programs really allow the girls to get involved in subject matters that are geared just for girls. Girls Inc. is also launching Saturday classes! If you are a working parent and can't get here during the week, come and sign up for our Saturday dance or gymnastic classes! A 2006-2007 Girls Incorporated membership ($30 nonrefundable) is required to be current at time of registration. Membership and class fees are due at time of registration. Girls Inc. accepts cash, checks, MasterCard and VISA.
Girls Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls Inc. is a premier organization that inspires girls to work to their full potential and exercise their rights through program-based curriculum. Girls Incorporated of Meriden is a United Way member agency.
Event Details:FEEDING WINTER BIRDSMonday, November 20, 2006 (Note: This is a date change from November 2.)7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Branford High SchoolERACE (East Shore Region Adult and Continuing Education) 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 Phone: 203.488.5693 Email: baeoffice@snet.net Web: http://www.erace-adulted.org/
"Christmas on the Hill " Holy Angels Holiday BazaarSaturday, November 18th, 9:00 to 3:00585 Main Street, South MeridenCrafters, Food, Baked Goods, Penny Auction, Children's Corner & a Visit from Santa! Donate a canned good for our Soup Kitchen & receive a chance for our Penny Auction.
Square dance lessons offered
Wallingford – The Cheshire Cats Square Dance Club will offer square dance lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 360 Church St., Yalesville. For information or to register, call Barbara Brown at (203) 237-9599 or Bernice Montefusco at 269-2569.
Wallingford – Rock Hill School will present its annual craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school on Rock Hill Road. Interested crafters may receive information or an application by calling the school at (203) 949-0115.
Volunteer Fire Department to hold holiday fair
Wallingford – The East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual holiday craft fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 25 at the firehouse, 2 Kondracki Lane. A raffle and food will be available.
Crafters are needed. For information, call Robert Bonvini at (203) 269-6176 or Steve Polek at 265-6853.
AARP Meriden Chapter 2954 will sponsor the following trip
Mohegan Sun and “A Holiday Cabaret Show” in New London, Nov. 29. Cost is $44 per person, and includes motor coach transportation; five hours at Mohegan Sun Casino; all-you-can-eat buffet or $10 food credit; $20 surprise casino bonus; 4:00 p.m. show at the Garde Arts Theatre in New London; a snack pack lunch (second meal); all taxes/service charges/tip for driver.
Call (860) 628-7717 for reservations or info. This trip is also open to the public.
Annual church fair
The women of the Middlefield Federated Church are busy getting ready for their annual Holiday Fair. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for homemade goodies. Look for baked goods, Christmas decorations and gifts, jams and jellies and of course pie of every variety with your breakfast or lunch!
Crafters, call for a space
Parker Farms Annual Craft Fair, Nov. 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interested crafters please contact Jodi Bouza 294-0504 or 949-0349.
Vendors still welcomed
The annual Christmas Bazaar at The Summit at Plantsville will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafters, artists, holiday vendors may call Pat Conlan at The Summit (860) 628-0364, 261 Summit St., Plantsville, or stop by to register. There is a $15 fee to reserve a table. This event includes the sale of hot dogs, chips, soda, hot chocolate, and there will be raffle prizes.
Katy’s Wallyworld Walker’s Annual Wine Tasting
You are cordially invited to Katy’s Wallyworld Walker’s Annual Wine Tasting to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life 2007, Friday, Nov. 10, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hungarian Club, 147 Ward St., Wallingford. Tickets are $20. Raffle, appetizers, and many wines. For tickets please contact: Katy Wall, 294-0675 or Amy Blakeslee 265-3117.
Antique Veterans of Meriden World Post No. 1
All honorably discharged veterans from all branches of military service are invited to come join us and take part in our activities. Coffee and pastries are provided for a small donation. There are no membership dues. Please feel free to come and visit us every Thursday morning at the Muravnick Senior Center 22-26 West Main St. Meriden at 9:30 a.m. We are open to all veterans worldwide regardless of where you reside.
For more info contact Richard Egan (203) 634-0474 or Kenneth Dow (203) 235-2120.
Connecticut Food Bank Sponsors “Thanksgiving for All” Campaign Annual Food Drives and Fundraisers to Provide Meals & Hope to Thousands of Families
Connecticut Food Bank (CFB), partnering with local media, grocery stores and businesses, has launched “Thanksgiving for All 2006,” a series of special events, food drives and fundraisers to benefit individuals and families in need of food assistance during the holiday season and the cold winter months that follow.
The turkeys and “trimmings” collected from these events will be distributed by Connecticut Food Bank to food-assistance programs in the days before Thanksgiving. The funds raised will be used to purchase additional holiday food and to pay for transporting, warehousing, and distributing the donated food.
Last year, CFB distributed 22,000 turkeys and 415,000 pounds of food, which provided an estimated 318,500 meals for people in need during the holiday season. Every event planned for the next month is critical, not only to collect food and funds, but also to increase awareness about the ongoing battle with hunger and poverty that many Connecticut residents face.
“The people of Connecticut are always very responsive to their neighbors in need. With the increasing number of people turning to food-assistance programs for help, we hope this year is no different,” says Nancy L. Carrington, Executive Director of Connecticut Food Bank. “We need to collect as many frozen turkeys and other food items as possible for families and individuals who might not have a holiday meal, or any meal, this time of year.”
“Thanksgiving for All 2006” events include:
WPLR/99.1 “Fill the Bowl” Food Drive. November 8-11. Donate a frozen turkey, four food items or $10 and receive 2 tickets for Saturday’s Yale vs. Princeton football game. WPLR will broadcast live throughout the drive. Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to noon. Shop-Rite Supermarket, 1131 Campbell Avenue, West Haven.
“Fill the (Yale) Bowl” Food Drive. November 11. Presented by WPLR 99.1, WTNH/News Channel 8, Yale Athletics, and the New Haven Register. Donate a frozen turkey, four food items or $10 before the game and receive 2 tickets for that afternoon’s Yale vs. Princeton football game. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 kickoff. Yale Bowl, 250 Derby Avenue, New Haven.
Governor’s Care & Share. November 13 - December 18. Collection sites for non-perishable food items and monetary donations at state office locations throughout Connecticut.
Bank of America “Turkey Tuesday.” November 14. Drop off frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and/or a monetary donation at the bank branch. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 157 Church Street, 26th Floor, New Haven.
KC101 “Stuff A Bus” Food Drive. November 17 & 18. Donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and/or funds. KC101 will broadcast live throughout the drive. Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Shaw’s Supermarket, 2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden.
WELI Car and Van “Caravan of Carriages” with Jerry Kristafer. November 20. 960/WELI Morning Show host Jerry Kristafer will lead a caravan of donated food from Stop & Shop on Leetes Island Road in Branford to CFB’s East Haven warehouse. Bring frozen turkeys and non-perishable “trimmings” to donate and join the caravan! Begins at 11:00 a.m.
Star 99.9 “Food for Friends” Thanksgiving Food Drive. November 21. Donate frozen turkeys and food for those in need while meeting Star 99 radio personalities at Stop & Shop Supermarket locations in Danbury, Milford, Shelton, and Westport. 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Also, CFB warehouses in East Haven, Fairfield, and Waterbury will have extended holiday hours to accept food and monetary donations from the public, and for volunteers to help sort and distribute food to member programs before Thanksgiving.
For event or warehouse information or to volunteer at Connecticut Food Bank, call (203) 469-5000 or visit http://www.ctfoodbank.org/.
Connecticut Food Bank serves emergency feeding programs in six of Connecticut's eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. In 2005, Connecticut Food Bank distributed 16.6 million pounds of food to 650 charitable food programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and child and adult day-care programs.
Volunteer Opportunity for Meriden, Southington and Wallingford Grandparents
Meriden Children First Initiative's 'Senior Buddy Readers' intergenerational literacy program is currently seeking volunteers to help first- and second-graders improve their reading skills. If you are retired, enjoy the company of small children, and have one hour a week to help a child read, please call Children First at 630-3566. Meriden elementary schools in need of volunteers include: Ben Franklin, Israel Putnam, Thomas Hooker and Nathan Hale. Make a difference in the life of a child...become a Senior Buddy Reader!
Wallingford Public Library News and Events
Due to reconstruction, the WPL Children’s Room will not be able to offer any events. While we are not able to provide the programs we normally have, we can assure patrons that they will still be able to choose from an ever-expanding collection of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials. They will find brand-new titles as well as their old favorites and, of course, the holiday books and music. Many free booklists are available, and staff members are always happy to help find what is needed. Speaking of the approaching holiday season, the Wallingford Public Library, throughout the month of November, will be collecting new children's books for Wallingford's Holiday for Giving Program.Sincerely, Bonnie Strickland-Naczi, Children's Librarian
“Monkey bars, castles, and rainbow slides”
Hubbard Park Playground Ideas on Display at Meriden Public Library
Announcement
Come see the wonderful playground ideas dreamed up by Meriden’s school children for the New Hubbard Park Playground, in a new exhibit in the Children’s Department at the Meriden Public Library, on display until the end of November. The artwork was created at the Kids Playground Design Party at Meriden’s Autumn Fest, and captures wishes ranging from traditional playground items, such as swings, slides (straight, twisty, squiggly, rainbow, and humongous), monkey bars, seesaws, and sandboxes, to creative additions such as Ferris wheels, water slides, castles, “twisty pole ride,” and a giant starfish to climb on.
For more information about the new playground email Dawn at hubbardparkplayground@peoplespressnews.com,
About the Hubbard Park Playground Committee
Mayor Mark Benigni appointed the Hubbard Park Playground Committee in June 2004. Working as volunteers under the Meriden YMCA, the committee’s mission is to build a barrier-free playground for children of all abilities to play side by side. The Hubbard Park Playground Committee works hand in hand with Noah’s Ark of Hope, Inc. to make the dream of a barrier-free playground at Hubbard Park a reality.
The Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame honors Ellen Biercevicz-Piazza of Wallingford
The Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame has announced its honorees for its 2006 class of inductees for the Fast Pitch wing of the newly merged softball Hall of Fame. The Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch committees announced the merger in August.
Both the Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch honorees will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame awards dinner on Sunday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. at Costa Azzurra Restaurant in Milford. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling Ed Austin at 203-878-4036 or Jim Consiglio at 203-996-5206.
The Fast Pitch inductees for 2006 are Anthony Candido of Milford, Pat Dufficy of Trumbull, Ellen Biercevicz Piazza of Wallingford, and Bobby Quinn. Hank Koritkoski of Middletown will receive the Joseph T. Barber Distinguished Service Award.
Piazza has been a pioneer in girls’ sports as a softball player, an initiator of girls’ sports, a high school and college coach, and an athletic director. She played for the Raybestos Brakettes from 1966-1970, and was the catcher for a quartet of pitchers that may have been the best of all time: Joan Joyce, Bertha Ragan Tickey, Donna Lopiano and Donna Hebert. During her five years with the Brakettes, she competed in the National Championship finals five times, winning two national titles.
Starting her softball coaching career at Seymour High School in 1970, Piazza later became the first softball coach at Albertus Magnus College. She also coached her daughter’s 12 & under team to State & New England Championships. Piazza has been the A.D. at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford since 1994. She is a Shelton native.
A “Good Scout” at Castle Bank?
Larry McGoldrick, President of Castle Bank & Trust Co. in Meriden, is a recipient of the coveted "Good Scout" Award and will be honored at the 2006 Central Connecticut "Good Scout" Award Luncheon to be held on November 16th at Fantasia Banquet Facility in North Haven. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues. To be a sponsor of the event (several options are available) or to reserve your seat ($100) remit payment to 2006 Central Connecticut "Good Scout" Event; CT Yankee Council, BSA, 60 Wellington Road, P.O. Box 32, Milford, CT 06460. For more information call 203-876-6868 x.241.
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