CALENDAR

Saturday, March 6

CURBSIDE BASKETS: North Haven Senior Center celebrates spring with Curbside Easter Candy Baskets. Reserve between Feb. 23 and March 12, or while supplies last. Call 203-239-5432. Baskets will be handed out curbside from 9-11 a.m. March 25 at the senior center, 189 Pool Road.

VITA TAX HELP: Quinnipiac University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free income tax preparation services to taxpayers with annual household incomes of $57,000 or less. Envelopes containing information about the program and what forms are needed for tax preparation are available to residents at the Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St., Hamden. The envelopes can be returned to a lock box at the Keefe Center for pickup. Quinnipiac's VITA program is part of the United Way of Greater New Haven's

VITA coalition. For more information, contact Maron at 203-582-7623 or Matthew.Maron@quinnipiac.edu. MILFORD CANVASS: Canvass mailings to Milford voters began Feb. 5 and will continue through May 1. Voters are asked to verify the information and return the form within thirty days. If addressee no longer resides at the address do not open envelope. Write “Return to Sender” on the unopened envelope and return to the postal carrier.

FUNDRAISER: New Haven Mayor’s Advisory Commission, a collaborative, student-driven task force, is hosting a GoFundMe page for the West Haven Community House. To donate, go to gofund.me/1345f838.

SHOP DONATIONS: The Milford Senior Center at 9 Jepson Drive is seeking donations of slightly used handbags, jewelry, knick knacks, scarves and shoes, which may be dropped off Monday through Friday 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. in the labeled bins in the center’s foyer. If there are any questions, call the center at 203 877-5131. The consignment shop is reopening April 1 with shopping by appointment.

SOCIETY HOURS: The Orange Historical Society’s antique shop and museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covid protocols in place; visitors must wear a mask. 605 Orange Center Road parking in back of 605 A. For information, call 203 795-3106.

Sunday, March 7

SOCIETY HOURS: The Orange Historical Society’s antique shop and museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covid protocols in place; visitors must wear a mask. 605 Orange Center Road parking in back of 605 A. For information, call 203 795-3106. FUNDING REQUESTS: As part of its ongoing commitment to the greater Hamden community, the Hamden Rotary Club Foundation is now accepting funding requests for local projects and programs which will further the goals of Rotary International from 501c3 organizations, For a grant application send an email to goralbetsy@aol.com. Applications must be received by March 27. Awards will be announced and distributed in the spring.

Monday, March 8

OA MEETINGS: Overeaters Anonymous Zoom Meeting are held Mondays online. Those who have problems with overeating, binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, food restricting are invited to attend. Call 203-980-9623 for information.

Tuesday, March 9

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Exceptional Cancer Patients Support Group, run by Dr. Bernie Siegel and nurse Lucille

Ranciato is held the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Woodbridge. For information, email lranciato2@yahoo.com or call 203 288 2835. VETERANS AID WEBINAR: Seniors, caregivers and family members are invited to participate in an upcoming free webinar offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Communities and AidandAttendance.com, on Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits, 2 p.m. March 9. To register call Lisa at 203-225-5024 or visit https://calendly.com/vabenefit/umh .

Wednesday, March 10

HERB GARDEN PLANNING: Seymour Public Library hosts The Grounded Goodwife and their presentation, What Should I Grow In My Herb Garden, on Zoom, 6:30 p.m. March 10. The Grounded Goodwife is composed of Mother/ Daughter duo Velya Urban Jancz, historian, and Ehris Urban, herbalist. Registration is not required. Go to the Seymour Public Library Events Calendar at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org. For more information, call 203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org.

LENTEN READINGS: Great Hill United Methodist Church will have an audio reading every Wednesday during Lent. This is an opportunity to park in the church parking lot, tune in to a specified radio channel and listen to a devotional reading which will be less than ten minutes and will be available all day. The church is located at the intersection of Rts. 188 and 334, Seymour. For more informatio, call 203-888-9425.

Thursday, March 11

MEDITATION PROGRAM: The Valley Goes Pink Campaign will host a live virtual meditation event, u p.m. March 11. Hosted by Virginia Bressano, this event will feature the use of essential oils in meditation. Participants will be shipped a special blend of oils specifically created for this event. If a person is unable to make the event, they can receive a recording of the program. Interested individuals can register by making a $25 donation at https://pinkmeditation.givesmart.com/. Registration due by March 1 to receive the essential oils shipment.

Friday, March 12

THE BRA IN AMERICA: BoobyTrapped: The Bra in America, presented by Velya Jancz Urban and Ehris Urban of Grounded Goodwife with the Hagaman Memorial Library, East Havnen, 7 p.m. March 12. To sign up and receive the link, email Cynthia at cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org.

Saturday, March 13

VITA TAX HELP: Quinnipiac University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free income tax preparation services to taxpayers with annual household incomes of $57,000 or less. Envelopes containing information about the program and what forms are needed for tax preparation are available to residents at the Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St., Hamden. The envelopes can be returned to a lock box at the Keefe Center for pickup. Quinnipiac's VITA program is part of the United Way of Greater New Haven's VITA coalition. For more information, contact Maron at 203-582-7623 or Matthew.Maron@quinnipiac.edu. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUNDRAISER: BHcare’s 33rd annual fundraiser supporting domestic violence services will be a virtual, 14-day event, Strength-4Survivors. Register at s4s.bhcare.org. From March 13-March 26, receive a daily challenge via email; physical, mindful, or creative and with several options for people at any level. Participants ask friends and family to sponsor them. On March 27, a live raffle will be held and participants will have a chance to win gift cards from local businesses and eateries. For more information, visit www.bhcare.org.

SHOP DONATIONS: The Milford Senior Center at 9 Jepson Drive is seeking donations of slightly used handbags, jewelry, knick knacks, scarves and shoes, which may be dropped off Monday through Friday 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. in the labeled bins in the center’s foyer. If there are any questions, call the center at 203 877-5131. The consignment shop is reopening April 1 with shopping by appointment.

SOCIETY HOURS: The Orange Historical Society’s antique shop and museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covid protocols in place; visitors must wear a mask. 605 Orange Center Road parking in back of 605 A. For information, call 203 795-3106.

Sunday, March 14

SOCIETY HOURS: The Orange Historical Society’s antique shop and museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covid protocols in place; visitors must wear a mask. 605 Orange Center Road parking in back of 605 A. For information, call 203 795-3106. FREDERICK LEE LECTURES: Madison Historical Society’s 14th annual Frederick Lee Lectures will explore the topics of enslavement, racism, and social injustice. At 4 p.m., March 14, Connecticut state representative and professor Pat Wilson Pheanious concludes the series with “Connecting the Past to our Present.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety of all, the lectures will be presented on Zoom this year. Registration is required to receive the link; suggested donation of $5. Donate and register at www.madisonhistory.org.

Monday, March 15

OA MEETINGS: Overeaters Anonymous Zoom Meeting are held Mondays online. Those who have problems with overeating, binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, food restricting are invited to attend. Call 203-980-9623 for information.

Tuesday, March 16 MILFORD CANVASS:

Canvass mailings to Milford voters began Feb. 5 and will continue through May 1. Voters are asked to verify the information and return the form within thirty days. If addressee no longer resides at the address do not open envelope. Write “Return to Sender” on the unopened envelope and return to the postal carrier.

Wednesday, March 17

NARCAN TRAINING: The Hamden Public Library and the Quinnipiack Valley Health District are raising awareness about the opioid crisis. Naloxone, also known as Narcan. Training will be provided on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. March 17 and April 28. Free Narcan kits will be available to anyone interested. Both virtual events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at www.hamdenlibrary.org (click on “Programs”) or call 203-2872680. After signing up, you will receive a meeting link by email.

FOREVER IRELAND: For St. Patrick's Day, hear "Forever Ireland:" A virtual presentation by Storyteller Monica Peterson, 7 p.m. March 17 at the Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven. Presented on Webex conferencing (very similar to Zoom) and live on the library's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hagamanlibrary. For a Webex invitation, email to Cynthia at cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org.