CALENDAR

Saturday, March 20

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.

MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE: In the 20 years since Katherine Toce died from aggressive brain cancer at the age of 11, her family has raised thousands of units of lifesaving blood for other hospital patients in need. A blood drive in her honor will be held March 20 at the Masonic Temple Lodge in Cheshire. To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.

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.

STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Better Said Than Done Presents the 2021 virtual Women’s Storytelling Festival, based out of Fairfax, VA, March 19-21. For schedules, other details, and tickets, visit https:// www.bettersaidthandone.com/ womens-festival/.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE: Red Cross blood drive, March 20, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cheshire Masonic Temple Lodge, 9 Country Club Road, Cheshire. 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 20, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Scarletts Fine Events North Haven, 201 Washington Ave., North 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: Red Cross blood drive, March 20, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St Pius X Church, 525 Woodtick Road, Wolcott. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

PAINT AND CLAY CLUB: New Haven Paint and Clay Club 120th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, submissions wanted, due by April 1. Prospectus and exhibit registration: www.onlinejuriedshows.com. Show dates, May 3-30, at Ely Center of Contemporary Art, 52 Trumbull Street, New Haven. Juror: Hollis Dunlap, Award Winning CT Artist. Opening, May 9, 2-4 p.m., awards at 3 p.m. Details www.newhavenpaintandclayclub.org, information, email Nancy Whitcher, nawhitcher@cox.net

SIKORSKY SCHOLARSHIP: Sikorsky Credit Union offering the Thomas J. Williams Scholarship program. Interested high school seniors can find the online application at www.sikorskycu.org/ Learn/Information/Scholarship-Program. Deadline April 30.

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS: The Seymour/Oxford Rotary Club is proud to announce this year’s scholarships to two graduating high school seniors and/or continuing education college students residing in the Town of Seymour and/or Oxford..Deadline for essay submission, April 9, email to nvbv@hotmail.com. Essay must include name, address, telephone, email address, college/university name, address and year of attendance.

COMPOSTING BINS: To encourage composting, the South Central Regional Council of Governments in conjunction with regional towns is offering 80 gallon Earth Machine Compost Bins made with 50% recycled plastic for $55. To order, go to scrcogcompostersale.company.site/

WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: The Women's Club of Cheshire is offering a scholarship to a Cheshire woman who is seeking to further her education in an accredited college in order to quality for a better employment opportunity. If interested, call Jane Richards at 203-2728249 to receive an application. Deadline March 31.

VACCINE CLINIC: VA Connecticut Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccine to eligible enrolled veterans regardless of age. Depending on location, VA Connecticut patients will receive either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. March 20, 10 a.m-4 p.m., Walk-in Clinic at the West Haven campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, Firm B, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor. Call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754 to schedule an appointment. EGG-STRAVAGANZA: Register for the Hamden Police Easter Egg-stravaganza by calling Miss Sallie at 203-287-2579 or email Slowry@hamden.com to register for a goodie bag from the Easter bunny, March 20, 12-2 p.m., Town Center Park. Rain date March 27.

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: The French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut has a $500 Education Scholarship for 2021-22. The scholarship is open to current members, their children and grandchildren who will be attending a regionally accredited college or a state-licensed career school during the 2021-2022 academic year. Information and scholarship applications are available online at www.fcgsc.org or by calling 860-872-2597 and are due by

May 24, 2021.

Sunday, March 21

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.

Monday, March 22

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.

CIVICS WORKSHOP SERIES: A free upcoming workshop series, Civics 2.0: The Ins & Outs of Serving on a Town Inland Wetlands Agency, will be offered in four two-day sesssions. Participants can choose the date they want to attend: Feb. 20, 27, 1-3 p.m.; March 22, 29, 7-9 p.m.; April 8, 15, 7-9 p.m.; or May 12 and

19, 7-9 p.m. Presenters include Janet Brooks, an experienced wetland attorney, and Kelly Starr, Natural Resource Specialist, Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District. For more information, including how to register, contact civics2.0@yahoo.com.

MICHAELANGELO PROGRAM: Seymour Public Library hosts Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious and the Zoom presentation, Michelangelo & The Sistine Chapel, 6:30 p.m. March 22. Registration is not required for this free program; go to www.seymourpubliclibrary.org for the link. For more information, call 203-8883903 or contact sgarvey@biblio.org BLOOD DRIVES: Red Cross blood drives, March 22, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m., First Congregational Church - Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. 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 22, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Meriden Church of Christ, 127 East Main St., Meriden. 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.

Tuesday, March 23

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.

BLOOD DRIVES: Red Cross blood drives, March 23, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 1-5:30 p.m., Naugatuck Events Center, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck. 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 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Yale School of Medicine, 367 Cedar Street, New 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.

Wednesday, March 24

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. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Connex Credit Union is offering a free virtual workshop this month focusing on how to create a monthly budget and the fundamentals for buying a home. Led by Connex financial experts, you do not need to be a member of the credit union to attend these virtual classes. March 24, 5:30 p.m., “Buying Your First Home.” Registration is required; go to connexcu.org or call 800-278-6466.

PEABODY PROGRAM: Explore science at the Hamden Public Library and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, “What’s Wrong with Rocks? Common Misconceptions about Geology, 6:30 p.m. March 24, presented by Melissa Halstead. Register online at www.hamdenlibrary.org (click on “Programs”) or call 203-287-2680. After signing up, you will receive a meeting link by email.