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Vendors Sought for Holiday Bazaar

Mary Wade opens its Annual Holiday Bazaar to the public

New Haven, CT, July 25, 2019:  Mary Wade is accepting applications for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar which will take place on December 6-7, 2019.   The Holiday Bazaar will feature an array of vendors, a raffle, bake sale, a poinsettia sale, and more.

There are 30 vendor spots available over the two day event.  There…

Sharing on behalf of The Collab. The Collab Accelerator is a 12-week program for entrepreneurs who want to create positive change in their communities by building unique businesses and organizations. 

The deadline to apply is September 1, 2019, 11:59pm. For further information on the program, tips on applying, and more, attend our…

For Immediate Release

Mary Wade Uses Technology to Engage Seniors 

Whole Person Approach uses tech in effective therapy

New Haven, CT, August 2, 2019 :  Older adults over the age of 75 are using technology to connect in more ways than email.  At Mary Wade, they are using technology to improve memory and explore creative therapies. 

Mary Wade's Therapeutic Recreation…

Hi, my partner and I (she's a farmer/teacher, I'm a playwright/teacher) have been living in beautiful apartments in Fair Haven and Fair Haven Heights for a long time, thanks in part to the help of folks on this site. We're finally looking to buy a house, and are hoping someone here might know of a really special one (ideally near the river or some nice trees). We're pretty open in terms of timing and size - one-family, or one-family with an in-law apartment for my dad, or two-family. We…

The May 8th Parkinson Support Group has been rescheduled to May 22nd.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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…

Happy Spring everyone!

Happy Spring! Many of New Haven Farms’ volunteer opportunities open up in the spring, as we look for volunteers to help out on our farms. The Farm-Based Wellness Program starts in late-May, and we need program volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, in addition to continued farm volunteering.

New Haven Farms exists because of volunteers like you who want to be a part of something great. Whether it’s…

At last week's CSNA meeting, members present decided to send a letter to elected officials and the Fair Haven Management Team regarding S.B. 245 AN ACT PROHIBITING HUNTING ALONG THE QUINNIPIAC RIVER IN NEW HAVEN.  It was also decided to post the letter here to provide those interested with a chance to comment about the letter.  If you would like to comment, please send an email to CSNA's email account at ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  A date will…

Hello CSNA Fair Haven Friends,

Are you (or someone you know) interested in serving on the Fair Haven Arts & Ideas Festival Planning Team? 

• Team members help recruit vendors and artists, determine theme/activities, support logistics, promote event, and MORE! 
• We'll meet only when necessary, and conduct a solid portion of our work via FHCMT meetings AND email.  
• Let me know if…

We are so excited to post a new position with us for the summer, our Youth Program Educator!

About New Haven Farms

New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant urban land into vibrant and productive organic farms. Our Farm Manager, garden captains, youth crew, and volunteer corps cultivate 7 urban farms, and our harvest…

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…

About New Haven Farms

New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant, contaminated urban land into vibrant and productive organic farms. Our farm manager, garden captains, youth crew, and volunteer corps cultivate 7 urban farms, and our harvest is made accessible to low-income families who struggle with diet-related chronic diseases and food insecurity.…

5 bedroom, two bath combined second and third floor apartment overlooking Chatham Square Park in Fair Haven.  One block from bus stop, several blocks to Clinton Avenue and Fair Haven Schools and many parks.  Two blocks from the Quinnipiac River.  Just renovated with beautiful wood floors.  Rent is $1,800.00 per month plus one month security.  Available February 1, 2019.  Call Robbie Roberts at 203-376-9399.  

The Mill River Watershed Association is promoting the recently completed Mill River Watershed Management Plan and promotes a trail along the Mill River.  The posted section of this trail can be seen at …

Program Manager job description

Dear neighbors,

Our son Pablo's amazing second grade teachers at Columbus School would love to find a few volunteers to work one-on-one reading with children in their classroom, during the morning reading time from around 9-10am. It could take place once per week or every day. Whatever you can do will be welcome and appreciated. Many of the kids are English language learners and could use a little extra support and encouragement. Reading with a child is a great way to start…

My 5th grade Fair Haven School newcomers honor Hispanic Heritage Month, sharing their perspectives via two videos: "Families Belong Together" and "Remembering Maria." …

I am attaching English and Spanish flyers for an after school program run by Solar Youth at …

This is a training for 10 residents and staff of community organizations to learn about community engaged research. It runs from Nov-Dec. The goal is to develop a network of stakeholders who have a seat at the table regarding research that is done in/on New Haven. After a 3 session training, people will be paired with a Yale research team to bring a community perspective to the research. …