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GRAND AVENUE GASTRONOMY TOUR

Enjoy the cultural and culinary diversity of Fair Haven. Taste the cuisines of Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, and more while learning the history of New Haven's most eclectic and ethnically diverse neighborhood. Just two tours: June 15 and 22. 2pm - 5pm. To register visit: https://www.artidea.org/event/2019/3652…

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Added by Lee Cruz on May 16, 2019 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Attention Fair Haveners interested in Food Security: Board Nominations Now Being Accepted!

Interested in serving on the Board of Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen?  Check out the Board membership posting below or on our website.

POSTING

Board of Directors Membership

Multiple seats available

Nominations…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 11, 2019 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Volunteer needed to coordinate vendors at Riverfest.

We have had several email inquiries from local art & craft vendors to sell their wares at Riverfest. We need somebody to respond to these and keep a record of their names and contact info. If you are willing to take this on, please contact Christel at christeljmanning@gmail.com.

Added by Lee Cruz on March 22, 2019 at 3:43pm — No Comments

2019 CSNA Retreat Notes and request

Dear Friend and Neighbors:

As promised below are the notes from our 2019 Retreat.

  • If you attended the retreat you are invited to use the comments section under the notes to post additional information that is missing or corrections. We would like for the notes to be community-owned so please make a note if you have something to add or to correct.

  • If you did not attend the…
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Added by Lee Cruz on February 8, 2019 at 2:30pm — 9 Comments

Equity of Place Opinion Survey

This is your chance to share your opinions with the building community! We are planning to share the most constructive and meaningful survey responses at the NESSBE summit and on the event website: www.nessbe.net

This survey's target audience is the community outside of the building professions, although all are welcome to share. Our definition…

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Added by Lee Cruz on December 20, 2018 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Fair Haven Trail Post Card Maps

The map below shows 5.8 miles of urban walking trail in our neighborhood. If you want one for yourself or want some to give away, contact us via ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com. Or you can pick one up at the Fair Haven Public Library.

Business owners and nonprofits: You are welcome to have some to give away. Just let us know and we'll deliver to you.  Contact us via ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com.

Please note: The stars on the map show…

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Added by Lee Cruz on May 21, 2018 at 12:00am — No Comments

Business Tabling Opportunity at Quinnipiac Riverfest on May 19

Riverfest will offer tabling opportunities to a select number of vendors of products and services.

If you are interested in learning about this offer: benefits,cost, and rules please send an email to ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com or call Lee at (203)…

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Added by Lee Cruz on May 9, 2018 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Summer Camp Option, scholarships available

The Schooner Summer Camp brings kids to the coastline to explore, learn, grow, get their feet wet in the water, and above all else - have fun! Our summer camp curriculum is designed to appeal to youth ages 4-12 years old with leadership and youth development opportunities for teens. The Schooner Summer Camp offers both a land-based Shore Program and a sea-based Sailing Program in which campers engage in science-based learning through adventure, exploration, crafts, songs, and games.…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 6, 2018 at 5:45pm — No Comments

Apply Now for the 2018 Neighborhood Leadership Program!

Calling Community Leaders!  Are you ...…

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Added by Lee Cruz on December 28, 2017 at 10:54am — No Comments

Great Opportunity to Connect with a Great New Haven Organization...

Added by Lee Cruz on December 22, 2017 at 3:45am — No Comments

November Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes - Thank you George Morrison.

November 16, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

Attendees: George M., Sally E., Mary Ann M., Lt. Zannelli, Kirk M. Kathleen F., Vinnie A. Lee C.

 

Finance Report – Fund balance: $9,090.98.  $300 contribution fr. George C., Grand Apizza is in process.

Health & Wellness:

  • Urban Trail Update – request are…
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Added by Lee Cruz on November 30, 2017 at 9:35am — No Comments

Attention Community Leaders!

Join us at an orientation session for the 2018 Neighborhood Leadership Program.…

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Added by Lee Cruz on September 15, 2017 at 11:41am — No Comments

Mural Makes Over Vacant Former Strong School

Just off Grand Avenue, an African woman carries a bundled baby on her back, a purple cloth pressing up into her hair. A half-pigeon, half-dove with pink and blue-green wings flies above. Just a few feet to the left, an activist steps forward, bangled, purple fist slicing the air triumphantly. The Quinnipiac River bridge beckons behind her...…

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Added by Lee Cruz on July 10, 2017 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Let's not let any child go hungry in our community. Find and Share Information about Summer Meal Programs Here

Today is the last day of school, the last day of school breakfast and lunch for many children in our community. Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and snacks that are provided to kids and teens,18 years of age and younger, throughout the summer when school is out. Find and Share Information about Summer Meal Programs Here: http://www.endhungerct.org/summer-meals/

Let's not let any child go hungry in our community for…

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Added by Lee Cruz on June 26, 2017 at 11:53am — No Comments

Your Help Needed to Make the old Strong School Beautiful!

Let's make an iconic, abandoned building at the heart of our neighborhood beautiful again.

Please donate here

Built in 1915, the former Strong School building at 69 Grand Avenue has…

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Added by Lee Cruz on May 28, 2017 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Able Bodied Helpers Needed Today or Tomorrow to Help the person Building Stage & Dance Floor for Riverfest

If you are able bodied and willing to help the person building the stage and dance floor for Riverfest, we can really use your help/ No carpentry experience necessary, just a willingness and ability to lift plywood sheets and lumber. We will work around your schedule, just really need the help. If you know anyone who might be interested please forward this message. Call or text Richard at (760)613-5347.

Thank you.

Added by Lee Cruz on May 16, 2017 at 10:15am — No Comments

CSNA meeting minutes (June 2016)

CSNA meeting, June 15, 2016, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

 

Present: George Morrison, Joan Heenan, Fran Goekler-Morneau, Brenda Brown,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on July 3, 2016 at 7:52am — No Comments

Proposed AGENDA June Meeting CSNA

June 15, 2016 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

 

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Police\Safety: Police District Sgt. Anthony Maio 203.676.8661
  • Traffic Calming: Doug Hausladen, Director Transp. City of New Haven
  • Health
    • Urban Trail – Kathleen\Lee
      • Maps update
    • CARE grants update
    • Other health…
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Added by Lee Cruz on June 14, 2016 at 11:00am — No Comments

Riverfest 2016 Photos

Photos from Riverfest 2016 . 

http://www.ilovenewhaven.org/2016/05/riverfest-2016-chris-randall.html

At the bottom is a link to the expanded Facebook album. Enjoy!

Added by Lee Cruz on May 17, 2016 at 10:00pm — No Comments

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Once again Fair Haven Community Health Care has been recognized as a high achieving health center by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA), and has received the gold level designation. This places FHCHC in the top 10% of the 1,400 community health centers across the country and reflects our strong commitment to high quality clinical care. The full announcement can be found here.

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