CALENDAR

Sunday, Nov. 8

FELINE FESTIVAL: The Greater New Haven Cat Project will host its annual Feral Feline Festival as an online and in-person event, Nov. 7-14. Bid at the online auction at www.gnhcp.org/feralfelinefestival. Raffle baskets available online, with special baskets in person at the GNHCP, 965 State St., New Haven, 11 a.m-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. For information, email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org or call 203-782-2287.

MAKE AND TAKE: December’s Curbside Make & Take, a snowglobe at home, North Haven Senior Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Dec. 4. Come pick up a kit to make a Snow globe at home. Call the center at 203-239-5432 before Nov.16, to reserve a kit.

VIRTUAL TREES OF HOPE: Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut is holding its Virtual Trees of Hope, Dec. 5-13, opening at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, continues to 5 p.m. Dec. 13. See more than 120 decorated displays and purchase $1 raffle tickets from home; go to rmhct.ourraffle.org/ Dec. 5 to view displays and each display will be raffled off to a lucky winner at the conclusion of the event Dec. 13.

Monday, Nov. 9

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 203-9809623 for information.

STORYTIME: Online 3-5-Year-Olds Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Join Ms. Michelle for stories, music, and movement. Registration is required. Please note: All registrants with a valid email address will be sent a link for storytime. For security reasons, we are unable to admit non-registrants to this program. Call 203-891-2170 or go to casememoriallibrary.org

Tuesday, Nov. 10

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.

LAPSIT STORYTIME: Online Lapsit Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, for up to age 2. Play with puppets, sing our favorite songs, explore books together, and more. Registration is required; no walk-ins. To register call 203-891-2170 or go to casememoriallibrary.org

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL: Virtual 12 Days of Holly Berry Festival, hosted by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hamden, Nov. 10-21, with handcrafts, raffle prizes and specialty foods and the convenience of online shopping. Raffle features many prizes, drawing Nov. 21, 2 p.m. during a live stream of the festival. For details go to www.hollyberry.org.

DRIVE-IN CONCERT: The Milford Senior Center presents a Drive-In Concert at 2 p.m .Nov. 10 with the Airborne Trio. All Milford veterans, servicemen and service women and guests are invited. Call to reserve a parking spot. Rain date Nov. 17. The Milford Senior Center is located at 9 Jepson Drive, Milford. Call 203-877-5131 for reservations.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

WEEKLY BINGO: The West Haven Italian American Civic Association reopens its weekly Bingo games Nov. 5, doors open at 6 p.m Social distancing, including masks, applies. No reserved seats; bring your own snacks and drinks. Call 203-937-8339 for information.

BIG READ EVENT: Hamden Public Library is hosting events in November to celebrate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read in Hamden in cooperation with Eastern Connecticut State University. Nov. 12, 7 p.m., virtual film discussion with expert Michael Wheatley and the library. See “The Magnificent Seven” (1960). Free, registration required, www.hamdenlibrary.org. For more information call the library, 203-2872680 or email info@hamdenlibrary.org

MAKE & TAKE: November’s Curbside Make & Take, make a sled-riding snowman, 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Milford Senior Center. Call 203-239-5432 for information. Kit pickups were due by Oct. 30.

STORYTIMES ONLINE: Online 2-Year-Old Storytime, Case Memorial Library, Orange, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, for ages 2-3, with music and movement, dive into picture books, and sing your favorite songs with Ms. Michelle. Registration is required. All registrants with a valid email address will be sent a link for storytime. For security reasons, no non-registrants. Call 203-891-2170 or visit casememoriallibrary.org

FELINE FESTIVAL: The Greater New Haven Cat Project will host its annual Feral Feline Festival as an online and in-person event, Nov. 7-14. Bid at the online auction at www.gnhcp.org/feralfelinefestival. Raffle baskets available online, with special baskets in person at the GNHCP, 965 State St., New Haven, 11 a.m-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. For information, email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org or call 203-782-2287.

RESTAURANT & ROSES: In support of local restaurants and charities, the North Haven Rotary Club will host a Restaurant & Roses raffle Nov. 15, in place of the club’s Wine & Roses fundraiser. Get tickets at restaurantsandroses.com. Only 2,000 available. Winners will be drawn Nov. 15 by First Selectman Michael Freda, live on the

North Haven Green. Prizes include $3,500 in restaurant gift certificates. Proceeds benefit area charities, including local food banks, and the North Haven Community Services annual holiday gifts drive. For information email Rotary President Mark Lesage at Rotarianmark2020@gmail.com.

TRANSFER STATION CLOSED: The Shelton transfer station, city yard and the compost site will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen Nov. 12. No changes to trash and recycling collection.

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL: Virtual 12 Days of Holly Berry Festival, hosted by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hamden, Nov. 10-21, with handcrafts, raffle prizes and specialty foods and the convenience of online shopping. Raffle features many prizes, drawing Nov. 21, 2 p.m. during a live stream of the festival. For details go to www.hollyberry.org.

ST MARY DAY: St. Mary School Day at Pop's Restaurant, Nov. 11 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford. Have a meal, mention St. Mary and 20 percent of your check will be donated to the school. The fundraiser runs from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. To place an order or for more information, call 203-876-1210.

VETERANS DAY: The 2020 City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at New Haven City Hall at 11 a.m .Nov. 11. All residents and the public are invited to attend this free event. Following the ceremony at City Hall, commemorative wreaths will be placed at the World War Memorial on the Green and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf Drive.

VETERANS LUNCHEON: Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare will honor its 19 residents and staff members, who are veterans, Nov. 11 with a special luncheon catered by JRoo’s of North Haven. For more information call Community Outreach at 860-355-0971 ext. 11

VIRTUAL CEREMONY: Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting large public gatherings, the city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a virtual ceremony broadcast on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10:45 a.m. The Veterans Walk of Honor dedication, which was rescheduled to coincide with the annual Veterans Day tribute, has been postponed to 5 p.m. May 29, 2021. The dedication of the Walk of Honor’s 13th phase will memorialize veterans on the brick walkway in Bradley Point Park.

Thursday, Nov. 12

GRATITUDE TREES: Make Gratitude Trees, Nov. 12, make and take with the Case Memorial Library, for grades 1-3 and their families. Assemble the branches, library provides the rest. Registration is required; call 203891-2170 or go to casememoriallibrary.org