East Haven area event to set toes tapping
September 22, 2017 by James
Residents of East Haven have been issued an invitation to grab their dancing shoes and head to an event that will get them moving and having fun with friends old and new, all while learning about steps they can take to lead a [Read more]
East Haven invited to lend local students support in their learning
August 24, 2017 by James
Older adults often have a lot of knowledge and skills to share, and an invitation has been extended to those who are 50 or over to put these to use by tutoring local elementary school children.
This group of tutors, which is known as “experience corps” will work in area schools tutoring students and they will also lend a hand with after school programming. The trained tutors will provide [Read more]
East Haven invited to support local food producers
July 27, 2017 by Max
The East Haven Framers’ Market is now back for another season, and it will be offering fresh produce, hand crafted items, food and a whole lot more.
The market will be held each Sunday in the Town Hall parking lot, and will run between the hours of 8:30 am and 12:00 pm. It will have a huge assortment of items to [Read more]
East Haven invited to show volunteer firefighters some love
June 28, 2017 by Lisa
East Haven’s Riverside Volunteer Fire Company #6 provides fire protection and other first responder services to the local area, and is hosting a fundraiser to help support it in its work.
Wallingford’s Tradition Golf Club will serve as [Read more]
Pirate-themed fun planned for East Haven area
May 24, 2017 by Sarah
A pirate will soon be pulling up anchor and setting sail for the East Haven area, and local families are invited to come and join in a morning of fun.
Milford’s Lisman Landing will be serving up a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausages, along with coffee, tea juice, and more. Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate will be on hand to provide entertainment for the morning, and will be singing and playing songs from his two albums. Kids will also be able to have their faces painted and Ron will also be available to pose for pirate pictures.
The ticket price for this family friendly breakfast has been set at $15 each, and the organizers have recommended that they be purchased ahead of time, as they will only be sold at the door if any are still available. It is being brought to the community courtesy of Downtown Milford Businesses, and a local print company will be able to supply everything from themed decorations to banners, registration forms, and more that are needed to make an event like this a big success.
This pirate-themed breakfast has been planned for Milford’s Lisman Landing on June 11 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. More information, as well as an opportunity to reserve tickets and find out about the other activities being held as part of the community’s Pirate Weekend, can be found on its EventBU website.
East Haven families invited to celebrate
April 20, 2017 by James
The East Haven School Readiness Council has planned an event that celebrates the earliest years in a child’s life.
The Week of the Young Child celebration will [Read more]
East Haven competition to showcase its bakers’ best
March 27, 2017 by Sarah
East Haven’s Rotary Club has organized a fundraising event for the community that will give local bakers a chance to show off their creations to the world.
The organization will be hosting this year’s Anginette Wars, which will see cookies and other baked goods, as well as the table displays set up by the competitors, judged in an assortment of categories. Contestants can enter their creations to win Most Decorative Cookie, Best Tasting Cookie, and Most Creative Table Display.
Special guests will be engaged to judge the competition, and the public is invited to come out and cheer on their favorites. Appetizers will be served, and there will also be a raffle drawing for prizes, including two tickets to see the Yankees play. Guests will also be able to sample the cookies and vote for which ones they feel are the best. Graphic design can be utilized to craft certificates and other awards for the winners of an event such as this.
Tickets to attend as a spectator are $15 each. Monies raised through the event will be used to help support the Rotary Club in its community service efforts, such as its scholarship initiatives for local students, clothing drives, Thanksgiving Dinner delivery, and other programs.
This friendly baking competition will take place on April 6 in the St. Vincent De Paul Church Hall in East Haven. Additional details can be found on the community’s Patch event listing.
East Haven residents invited to fundraising party
February 24, 2017 by Max
Residents of East Haven are invited to kick off the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend with a special celebration that will be held at one of the area’s eateries.
The Christopher Martin restaurant will be [Read more]
Skate park to open in East Haven
January 28, 2017 by James
Thanks to a grant from the state, the community of East Haven will soon have a new park where skateboarders can enjoy their pastime.
According to Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr., the town received a grant of $200,000, which will be used to build [Read more]
SAT test prep program on the agenda for East Haven area
December 24, 2016 by Mark
East Haven students who are interested in performing well on their SATs are invited to participate in a series of training sessions that can help them to take top marks on their tests.
Guilford’s Lentz & Lentz SAT Prep will be [Read more]