Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Hiking Club Canceled for May 22, 2011
The Connecticut Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
The current economy as well as catastrophic events place many families in a position they never thought they would face; deciding whether or not they can afford to keep their beloved pet. At the Connecticut Humane Society we understand… Now operating out of the Newington shelter is our pet food pantry program for people in financial need. Our goal is to provide people with quality pet food so they don’t have to choose between feeding their family and feeding their pet.
Where is the pet food pantry located? At the garage that is on the Newington property at 701 Russell Road but separate from the main building. The distribution will occur from the middle bay.
| When will the pet food be distributed? Pet food will be distributed while supplies last on the following dates: May 20, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 3, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm June 17, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm July 15, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm August 5, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm August 19, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Future dates will be announced and posted on this page in the near future. |
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
HELP BABIES IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY!
Dear friends,
Thousands of babies in Middlesex County live in families too poor to buy enough disposable diapers to diaper them properly. Healthy babies need clean diapers to avoid diaper rash and other conditions that lead to poor health, behaviors and outcomes. Day care centers require disposable diapers...but food stamps and other programs do not cover diapers. And most laundromats do not allow cloth diapers to be washed in their facilities. Food comes first, so diapers, so necessary to prevent infection, discomfort and major illnesses, often are left on the store shelf. Through the efforts of the Middlesex Diaper Committee, Middlesex County is now a service area of The Diaper Bank. The Diaper Bank is the most cost-effective way to provide diapers to families in need of them. Last month The Diaper Bank began distributing 120,000 diapers a year through Maternal & Child Health Programs at Middlesex Hospital, Early Head Start, Even Start at Middletown Adult Education and the Family Wellness Center at the Community Health Center. To continue our wonderful partnership with the Diaper Bank, we need to raise $25,000. We hope you will help.
For a timely gift of $25 or more, we will send your special person a lovely card in time for Mothers or Fathers Day, in your name. Just think, your gift to The Diaper Bank/Middlesex County can honor the person most important to you and help provide diapers to the most vulnerable families right here in our community.
Please click here to read the flyer for more information and access the reply form here to help or you may contribute on line at www.thediaperbank.org and write in "Middlesex County" in the designation box. Want to save on paper and postage and pay securely by credit card? Click here. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to promote wellness in our community.
Most Sincerely,
Patti Anne Vassia
Chair Middlesex Diaper Committee
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Final Community Music event for the school year...
Friday, May 6, 2011
Green Street Benefit Concert featuring Tierney Sutton '86
Crowell Concert Hall
$65 post-performance meet and greet reception with Tierney Sutton ’86 and preferred seating at the performance; $40 performance only; $25 performance only for students and GOLD (graduates of the last decade) Note: For GOLD purchasers, please select the Wesleyan student rate when buying your tickets online Click here to purchase your tickets or call 860-685-3355
Support the After School Arts & Science Program at Wesleyan’s Reunion & Commencement Weekend with renowned jazz vocalist and Wesleyan alumnus Tierney Sutton ’86. Sutton was an undergrad at Wesleyan when she first discovered jazz music and decided to become a performer. Since then, she has graced the stages of many prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Rainbow Room, and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Returning to where it all began, Sutton, joined by flutist Hubert Laws and guitarist Larry Koonse, will be performing at Crowell Concert Hall for this season’s benefit concert for Green Street’s After School Program.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Community Music Continues!
Don’t miss these upcoming opportunities to make music with your family, friends, and neighbors:
May 14th – Community Music Saturday (last Saturday event this school year)
Julie Cook will be leading us in a musical playshop where we will improvise in a group, making up our very own music. As usual, the event will also include performances by music learners, a communal lunch, and music games to finish.
Green Street Arts Center, 10:30am-12am
May 30th
CMI and NEAT march in the Memorial Day Parade
Muster time is 9:30 at Macdonough School. Bring and NEAT or CMI t-shirt, or we’ll provide one. We’ll also have kazoos and drums, a giant banner, and lots of loud voices to sing with. Cross your fingers for good weather!
Macdonough School
9:30-12
June 11th – Open House day at Green Street
Community Music will be leading a singing circle as part of Green Street’s Open House. Come visit us and raise your voice in song! For more about Open House, call Green Street at 860 685 7871 or visit their website
Summer fun
Where is CMI over the summer?
1) leading field trips to great concerts around Middletown
2) hosting music-making before concerts at the NEAT evening markets
(July 19th, August 9th, and September 20th)
3) spontaneous music at North End Farmers Markets on Fridays
(July-October)
And next year?
Community Music has been fully funded for next year! Stay tuned for a complete description of all the awesome events and programming coming up.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
NEAT MONTHLY MEETING - Wednesday at 7 pm
NEAT MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Please join us for the May NEAT meeting
Wednesday May 4th at 7 pm at the Green Street Arts Center
We will be discussing ways to improve the parks and public spaces in the North End.
The North End Parks include Donovan Park (Macdonough school), Roosevelt Park (Miller St.), The park behind Wharfside Commons and Willie Pep Park (Bottom of Green Street).
We need to hear from you about what you would like to see in the parks. If we don’t hear from you then we won’t know what you want.
For more information call Bobbye at (860) 346-4845
FREE CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED FOR NEAT MEETINGS
PRIDE DAY
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Peacock and the Turtle Dove
Amanda L. Scherbenske and Tim Eriksen, Wesleyan University Department of Music, Doctoral Program
Sunday | May 1 | 2 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Noted musicians Amanda L. Scherbenske and Tim Eriksen come together to collaboratively perform Yiddish and Anglo-American song traditions. They newly imagine and explore the archival materials of famed scholars and collectors Ruth Rubin (Yiddish song) and Anne and Frank Warner (Anglo-American song and stories). Scherbenske and Eriksen will be joined by distinguished composer-multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey. RSVP on Facebook or call Green Street at 860-685-7871.
Join us for this series of intriguing conversations with Wesleyan faculty, staff and alumni. Salons are accompanied by coffee and delicious baked goods from O’Rourke’s Diner. Your suggested donation of $5 ensures the continuation of these fabulous events! This series is co-sponsored by the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Wesleyan.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monique speaks about Bullying at the Capitol
Congratulations to Monique McClain for having the courage to share her experience with bullying with legislators and students at the capitol this morning. Monique spoke for five minutes. She was accompanied and supported by her mother, grandmother, her tutor Matt and her friend. We had the opportunity to hear Monique rehearse her speech at our office with her tutor. We know that Monique was nervous about speaking and want to again congratulate her.
Way to go Monique!
North End PRIDE Day
Come out and show your neighborhood Pride in our annual North End PRIDE Day April 30th. Saturday morning from 9-12 residents, friends and local organizations will be participating in cleanup and beautification projects all over the North End of Middletown. We will clean the parks, wake up the gardens, and do some general sprucing up. We would love to have you join us.
We hope to see you on PRIDE day.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Mothers & Fathers Day Diaper Appeal
Honor Your Mother or Father and Help Babies in Middlesex County Stay Healthy and Happy!
Dear friends,
Thousands of babies in Middlesex County live in families too poor to buy enough disposable diapers to diaper them properly. Healthy babies need clean diapers to avoid diaper rash and other conditions that lead to poor health, behaviors and outcomes. Day care centers require disposable diapers...but food stamps and other programs do not cover diapers. And most laundromats do not allow cloth diapers to be washed in their facilities. Food comes first, so diapers, so necessary to prevent infection, discomfort and major illnesses, often are left on the store shelf.
Through the efforts of the Middlesex Diaper Committee, Middlesex County is now a service area of The Diaper Bank. The Diaper Bank is the most cost-effective way to provide diapers to families in need of them. Last month The Diaper Bank began distributing 120,000 diapers a year through Maternal & Child Health Programs at Middlesex Hospital, Early Head Start, Even Start at Middletown Adult Education and the Family Wellness Center at the Community Health Center.
To continue our wonderful partnership with the Diaper Bank, we need to raise $25,000. We hope you will help.
For a timely gift of $25 or more, we will send your special person a lovely card in time for Mothers or Fathers Day, in your name. Just think, your gift to The Diaper Bank/Middlesex County can honor the person most important to you and help provide diapers to the most vulnerable families right here in our community.
Please read the flyer below for more information and use the reply form to help..or you may contribute on line at www.thediaperbank.org and write in "Middlesex County" in the designation box.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to promote wellness in our community.
Most Sincerely,
Patti Anne Vassia
Chair Middlesex Diaper Committee
Friday, April 15, 2011
Getting Creative at Green Street
Salsa Social
Saturday, April 16 | 7pm
Regular $8; Member $5
Join host Jason Pepin, Green Street's resident salsero, for an evening of hot music, open floor, and the best dance crowd in Connecticut. Admission includes refreshments and instruction from 7-8 pm. RSVP on Facebook here or call 860-685-7871.
Sunday Salon Discussion Series
Stem Cells on the Brain: Biology, Politics, and Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
With Laura Grabel, Wesleyan's Lauren B. Dachs Professor of Science in Society
Sunday, April 17 | 2pm
$5 Suggested Donation
What are embryonic stem cells and why is their use so controversial? How close are we to therapies? What has Obama done for stem cell research? What are some of the ethical implications of embryonic stem cell research? Join Wesleyan’s Dr. Laura Grabel and discuss this exciting area of science. RSVP on Facebook here or call 860-685-7871.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Rhyme Time at Community Music
