Calendar Listings Updated June 27, 2008
Programs at the North Haven Memorial Library
For more information call 239-5803. All programs are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Open to residents only.
Tuesday, July 8 - 10:30 - 11:30 Connecticut Invents Ages 9 - 12
The Museum of Connecticut History invites you to join in an exploration of Connecticut 's famous inventions, from the hamburger to the Frisbee. Hands-on activities will bring out the inventor in everyone. Registration is required and begins on June 20 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 8 - 2:30 - 3:15 - James and the Giant Peach Craft Ages 7-9
Listen to a selection from the story by Roald Dahl about the adventures of James, then make a craft to take home. Registration is required and begins on June 20 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 - 11:00 - Bug Bingo - Ages 6-8
Have fun playing bingo, the insect way, and winning prizes. Registration is required and begins on June 27 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 -11:30 - The Art and Science of Beekeeping
Ages 5 - 14 (Held on the Library Lawn)
Beekeeper Stuart Woronecki will demonstrate the tools, clothing, and techniques involved in beekeeping, and present facts about honey bees and their life cycle. If weather conditions permit, he will also show an actual hive with live honeybees. Registration is required and begins on June 27 at 10a.m.
Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 - 11:00 - Flying Dragons Ages 5 -8
Well, maybe not flying dragons, but here is your chance to listen to a story about bugs and make a crafty dragonfly. Registration is required and begins on June 27 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22 at 2:30 - 3:30 - Curious Creatures - Ages 5 - 14
Come learn about, and even touch, a variety of bugs and other animals that may include lizards, snakes, a hedgehog or maybe a skunk! This program is presented by Curious Creatures. Registration is required and begins on June 27 at 10 a.m.
Thurs, July 24 at 10:30 - 11:30 - Going Batty - Ages 8 - 14
The Bat Lady, Geraldine Griswold Greb-Lasky, presents "A Chat About Bats" and will bring live bats with her. Registration is required and begins on June 27 at 10 a.m.
Thurs, July 24 at 2:30 - MOVIE MADNESS - James and the Giant Peach
James Trotter finds himself inside a giant peach, where he meets a group of humongous insects and soon sets off on an adventure with them.
Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 - 11:00 - How to Eat Fried Worms - Ages 8 - 10
Hear a chapter from How to Eat Fried Worms, then have a treat of "dirt cake". Registration is required and begins on July 11 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 11:15 - Sparky's Puppets Ages 3 - 14
Join the fun as Sparky's Puppets perform "Bug Tales," featuring a hard-working ant, a dancing grasshopper, a silly spider, and a crafty cockroach. Suitable for family audiences, this show brings lots of laughs and chances for audience participation. Registration required. Begins on July 11 at 10 a.m.
Co-sponsored by the Ridge Road School PTA.
Tuesday, August 5 at 2:30 - MOVIE MADNESS - Ant Bully
Ten-year-old Lucas mistreats the ants in his yard - that is, until he is magically shrunken to ant size. Then he must help prevent an exterminator from destroying the ant colony.
Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30 - 11:00 - Pressed Flowers Craft - Ages 9 - 14
Make a beautiful pressed flower to take home. Registration is required and begins on July 11 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13 at 2:30 - MOVIE MADNESS - Bug's Life
A misfit ant named Flik tries to save his colony from a threatening group of grasshoppers.
(Added June 27, 2007)
Academic Foundation for Cultural Exchange
Enrich your life helping international high school students 15-18 years old through placing
and supervising their American exchange program experience.
P/T, flexible hours, extra income. Host families are needed too!
Call Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange toll free 1-866-462-3423 or access the web at www.afice.org
(Added June 27, 2007)
Angel Food Ministries– No Income qualifications! If you eat, you qualify!
Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization, began
In 1994 as a small outreach ministry serving a rural community in Georgia. The goal was to help neighbors who needed a hand in tough economic times, Today, Angel Food Ministries can be found in over 3,200 communities in 35 states and helps feed over 500,000 families a month.
Angel Food partners with churches and community organizations throughout the country to help distribute food to those in need. For the low cost of $30.00 you can receive a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items. There are no applications or qualifications, anyone can participate. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp Program. This ensures that the needy in our area are getting the maximum value for their grocery dollar, usually resulting in their receiving twice the amount of quality foods for their “food stamp dollar”.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken, and pork.
Our food items are top quality – we buy our food from major food producers, such as Tyson, General Mills, Jiffy Mix, Price Cut meat, and Fieldale Farms to ensure the best food comes to your table. For more information contact:
Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave, North Haven (203) 234-7328
For the complete menu, offered each month, and list of Specials, visit: www.hopeag.com or www.angelfoodministires.com . (June orders are due by Sunday, July 13th. Distribution Day is Saturday, July 26th from 8AM – 9:00 AM.) Spanish Menus available.
(Added June 27, 2007)
Cappella Cantorum Men’s Chorus
Presents a concert on Sunday, August 24, 3 PM, at The First Congregational Church of Madison, 28 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. The 30 voice male chorus is conducted by Barry Asch and accompanied by Susan Sweeney. Selections include: Va Pensiero; Cantique de Jean Racine, At the River, Nessun Dorma, When the Saints go Marching In, Ride the Chariot, Under the Boardwalk, Ezekiel Saw de Wheel and What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. The Hill Top Four (Barbershop quartet) will be featured. Regular tickets are $15, advanced sale tickets $12 available at R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison; Bookloft, Clinton; Breakwater Books, Guilford; Homeworks, Old Saybrook or call (203) 453-0487 or (860) 434-9135. Children (12 and under) are free.
(Added June 27, 2007)
Connecticut United Ways Unite for 2-1-1
How will you spend the longest day of the year? On Saturday, June 21st, United Ways across Connecticut are joining forces for a “Day of Action” to spread the word about one of our state’s most valuable resources – 2-1-1. There are people in Greater New Haven who need essential services, want to help others, or seek advice but they don’t know where to turn. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.
(Added June 27, 2007)
