CALENDAR

Saturday, March 27

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 OPEN: 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.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUNDRAISER: BHcare’s 33rd annual fundraiser supporting domestic violence services will be a virtual, 14-day event, Strength-4-Survivors. 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: Red Cross blood drive, March 27, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Griffin Medical, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

CANDY DRIVE-THRU: Lion’s Club Easter Candy Drive-thru, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., March 27, rain date April 3. High Plains Community, front entrance; greet the Easter Bunny from your vehicle Safety Protocols to be followed. Masks required.

EASTER DRIVE-THRU: West Haven’s Department of Parks and Recreation is registering city children for its Easter Drivethru event in Painter Park from 10 a.m.-noon March 27. Limited to first 400 participants who sign up at https://www.whparkrec.com, on activities. Vehicles must use the park’s lower entrance on Kelsey Avenue. Kids will receive a bag of Easter goodies, do a jelly bean count contest and have photos with the Easter Bunny. Rain or shine. Families are asked bring nonperishable items for the West Haven Emergency Assistance Task Force.

DOG PARK OPENING: City and state officials will join West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi this weekend to celebrate the opening of West Haven’s new dog park in Veterans Memorial Park, ribbon cutting, 9 a.m. Saturday, at 91 Bull Hill Lane, West Haven.

CAT PROJECT FUNDRAISER: The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. is selling Mother’s Day cards, $20, including mailing. Order online at www.gnhcp.org/mothersday before April

30. For more information, email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org or call 203-782-2287.

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of

$500. It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school. High school seniors may submit their entry and essay, explaining the role of libraries in their lives, directly to the Library Director, Nicole Cignoli at ncignoli@biblio.org, now through Thursday, April 1.

Sunday, March 28

NEW HAVEN TO GO: New Haven To Go!, presented by Market New Haven, Inc. and The City of New Haven March 28-April 1. During the five-night promotion, participating restaurants will offer to-go dinners priced at $20.21 per person. The price does not include beverage, tax, gratuity or delivery charges. To view the special “New Haven To-Go!” menus, visit www.INFONewHaven.com. Patrons are encouraged to follow @INFONewHaven and #NHVEats on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

BINGO CARD PICKUP: The Plumb Library will be offering a Bingo card to pick up at the library that offers suggestions about ways you can practice kindness in every day of your life. Once you have filled in at least three squares, return the card to the Plumb Library with name and phone number by April 30. Details and bingo cards with stickers are available at the Adult and Children’s Circulation desks, at curbside pickup, or through our Facebook page at Shelton Library System. For information, call 203-924-1580, ext. 1.

Monday, March 29

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. 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.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Hamden Library will hold a book discussion group on Zoom on “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett, 6:30 p.m. March 29. For information and to register, email info@hamdenlibrary.org, or call 203-287-2680.

CHEF’S TABLE DINNER: The Estuary Council of Seniors is auctioning off a Private Outdoor Chef’s Table Dinner, a fivecourse dinner served on the back patio of the Estuary Council overlooking North Cove for up to four people. Auction runs from March 29 through April 30 at noon. To enter, go to www.ecsenior.org or call 860-388-1611 for more information. All proceeds will benefit the Estuary Council’s Meals on Wheels program, which provides vital nutrition for homebound seniors living in the 9 town estuary region.

Tuesday, March 30

PREVENTING DIABETES: Griffin Hospital is hosting a virtual information session for a free program that helps individuals change their lives to prevent Type 2 Diabetes, 7 p.m., March 30. To register for the information session contact Griffin Health Wellness Program Intake Coordinator Amanda Fowler at 203732-1369 or afowler@griffinhealth.org.

CAMERA CLUB: North Haven Camera Club will have an online presentation 'Learn Techniques for Adding, Removing and Sharing Light using Light Modifiers', 7 p.m., March 30, with photographer and educator Robert Vanelli. Guests are welcome If interested in attending please contact North Haven Camera Club at northhavencameraclub@gmail.com

BLOOD DRIVES: Red Cross blood drives, March 30, 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., 1-6 p.m., East Creek Landing, 390 South Union St., Guilford. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

FREE WEBINAR: Seniors, caregivers and family members are invited to participate in an upcoming free webinar offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Communities and Berkshire Bank, 2 p.m. March 30, free. Financial experts at Berkshire Bank will provide educational information on the different types of fraud and scams that you are susceptible to and how to better protect yourself and your finances. To register, call Lisa at 203225-5024

Wednesday, March 31

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.

AUTHOR TALK: Author Janet Barrett will give a presentation on her book, “Comanche and His Captain: The War Horse and the Soldier of Fortune,” 2 p.m. March 31 with the Hagaman Memorial Library, East Haven. To register, email Fawn Gillespie fgillespie@hagamanlibrary.org; put "Comanche" in the subject line.

PEABODY MUSEUM PROGRAM: Melissa Halstead of the

Yale Peabody Museum Speaker's Bureau, presents "What is Wrong About Rocks?" on Webex with the Hagaman Memorial Library, East Haven, 6:30 p.m. March 31. Free, all are welcome. To sign up and receive a meeting invitation and link, email Cynthia at cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: Red Cross blood drive, March 31, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 422 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

BLOOD DRIVE: Red Cross blood drive, March 31, 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., University of New Haven, 420 Boston Post Road, West Haven. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. SPRING MARKET:The Milford Food Bank is presenting their Spring Food Market, 1-3 p.m. March 31-April 1. Bring your own bag and mask and fill up your pantry. The Milford Food Bank is located at The Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. For further information call 203-877-5131.

Thursday, April 1

SAILING CLUB PROGRAM: Shoreline Sailing Club’s Speaker Series Featuring Captain Michael Turdo, Commanding Officer of the USCGC Eagle —"America’s Tall Ship”, 7 p.m., April 1 on Zoom. For instructions on attending the meeting on Zoom, go to www.shorelinesailingclub.camp8.org/

CONSIGNMENT SHOP: Consignment Shop at Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Milford, re-opens April 1, with reserved time slots. Call 203 877-51331 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to reserve your time slot. Masks required, temperatures taken. No clothing can be tried on.

SHOP REOPENING: The Milford Senior Center at 9 Jepson Drive, has announced the re-opening of its rejuvenated consignment shop starting April 1. Shopping will be by reservation. Reserve a time slot for two people, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call 203-877-51331, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Masks required, temperatures will be taken. Clothes cannot be tried on.

PHOTO CONTEST: North Haven Camera Club and North

Haven Trail Association photo contest, April 1-July 1, prizes awarded. The trail is behind the Target in North Haven. For details, go to northhavencameraclub.com/tidal-marsh-photocompetition, or northhaventrails.org.

SPRING MARKET:The Milford Food Bank is presenting their Spring Food Market, 1-3 p.m. March 31-April 1. Bring your own bag and mask and fill up your pantry. The Milford Food Bank is located at The Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. For further information call 203-877-5131.