'Thanksgiving 'during the 18th Century Dinner' at Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum

 

WETHERSFIELD -  Chef Christopher Prosperi,  will visit the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum on  Nov. 16  to "share his views on the history of what may be the ultimate comfort food—the traditional Thanksgiving feast," according to a release.

"The setting is fitting—one would be hard-pressed to find more authentic fare than that served annually at the 18^th-Century Thanksgiving Dinner at WDS—the menu was designed by a food historian and is based on centuries-old New England recipes."

Tickets for the 18th-Century Thanksgiving Dinner are $85 per person, and include the reception, 18^th-century music and an optional tour of the three historic homes at the museum following the event, the release said. Reservations are required and available by calling (860) 529-0612, ext. 12.

At the event, Prosperi will share "wit and wisdom," and details of some of his own Thanksgiving experiences—"including a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving," the release said.

"Mr. and Mrs. Silas Deane will host the historical event dressed in period clothing. Dinner will be preceded by a wine reception at noon, with light fare and 18^th-century music."

 

"Shortly before 1 p.m., a servant will ring the dinner bell and invite the guests to adjourn to the Webb Barn. The carefully researched menu, prepared by J Restaurant, of Hartford, will include dishes typically served at Thanksgiving in the 1700s: venison pie, roasted goose and turkey, chine of pork, pottage of cabbage, leeks and onions, puddings and several vegetables, pumpkin and apple pie, and selections of wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Prosperi will give his presentation on Thanksgiving during dessert.

Prosperi, shown in photo, is chef owner of Metro Bis restaurant in Simsbury.

 

Orange Historical Society Tag Sale is Oct. 25

The building is right across from the town Green and there is parking behind the old library.


ORANGE - There will be a tag sale at Historical Society's "The Academy" building  - "most likely the last one until spring" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 605 Orange Center Road, organizers said.

"The antique shop will be open as well so do some thrift shopping and holiday shopping at the same time," organizers said in a release. " Don't forget those fall weddings and hostess gifts for the unusual and distinctive collectibles."

 For information call 203 795-3106

New Haven to hold 2-night ‘Halloween Extravaganza’

/NEW HAVEN - Mayor Toni Harp and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees will hold "A Halloween Extravaganza" for children of all ages on Oct. 30-31 at the Armory on Goffe Street.

Festivities from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 will include music with a DJ, Halloween games and arts and crafts, a pumpkin moon bounce, photo booths and more, according to a release. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31, there will be costume contest, with "prizes awarded for the scariest, most creative, funniest and family-themed," the release said.. The movie "Frankenweenie" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Participants will be able to take pictures at the photo booth using their own cameras, or buy a professional 4X6 picture for $5, the release said.

"This wonderful community event is a safe and fun alternative to traditional Halloween festivities. It is offered to all ages and is free to attend with the donation of a non-perishable food item or toy" the release said.

 

(See Halloween in a different way in New Haven in these photos.)

Parking for the event is provided in the Bowen Field Parking Lot. A free shuttle service will bring the public to the Armory for the event and departs every 15 minutes, the release said. For more information on the Halloween Extravaganza or any other Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees programs, call 203.946.8027 or visit www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks.

Connecticut Black Expo 2014 coming Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - The Connecticut Black Expo 2014 will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at The Curtis McKinley Cofield Christian Life Center at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., organizers said.

The event will include small businesses, authors, jewelry, clothing designers, seminars, hair and fashion show, guest speakers, performances and more, organizers said in a release. Food will be available for purchase.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the event of becoming a sponsor, visit www.CtBlackExpo.net or call 203-558-0066

Per Organizers, Confirmed Vendors Include:

The New Haven Police Department

New Haven Firebird Society - Raising Funds For Their Fallen Colleague In Hartford, CT.

New England Tractor Trailer Training School (NETTTS)

U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force And Marines,

Eden Eegance Floral & Wedding Decor

Stella & Dot - Jewelry, Bags & Engravables

94.3 WYBC Radio

Holla - Back Gospel Awards, Connecticut - "Stop-Bullying" Campaign

EnfinitiGlobal Renewable Energy Distributors

Deborah Agnew & Denver Darden Authors Of "Lessons Learned"

Ken-Char Organics & Novelties

Northeast News Today - Hartford, CT.

Connecticut Black Chamber Of Commerce

Cotton-Candy & Popcorn Vendor

 

DEEP soliciting public Input to state wildlife action plan

In a press release, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it will hold "a series of informal meetings throughout the state to obtain public input as it updates the state’s Wildlife Action Plan."

The plan “serves as Connecticut’s blueprint for conservation action.

The agency must complete a comprehensive review and revision every 10 years to make sure the Wildlife Action Plan reflects current needs and priorities for species of greatest conservation need and their habitats,” the release said.

“Wildlife and nature are the foundation of Connecticut’s beauty and cultural heritage. The State Wildlife Action Plan is a strategic plan to conserve these resources for the future,” the release said. “Recovery of species that have reached threatened or endangered status is typically more costly than preventive actions that keep wildlife populations from reaching such declines. Proactive management actions identified in Connecticut’s Wildlife Action Plan are intended to keep species common.”

“This revision includes the identification of new or updated actions to advance wildlife conservation over the next decade,” Rick Jacobson, director of the DEEP Wildlife Division, said, also in the release. “It also involves a reevaluation of Connecticut’s species of greatest conservation need list, taking into account new information on climate change and its impacts to wildlife conservation, as well as an update of resource mapping, the refining of conservation threats, and the incorporation of information gained through the implementation of the first Wildlife Action Plan developed in 2005.”

Jenny Dickson, DEEP supervising biologist and plan coordinator, said. “Participation by conservation partners, academic institutions, municipalities, and the public is a key to making the revised Wildlife Action Plan an effective tool for conserving Connecticut's diversity of wildlife resources for future generations.”


 

Opportunities for Public Input (per release)

To provide input to the Wildlife Action Plan:

 

-          Submit comments on the revised list of species of greatest conservation need, an updated description of key habitats found in Connecticut, and revisions to chapters of the original 2005 plan (called the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy or CWCS).

All of the revised documents can be found on the Department’s website at: www.ct.gov/deep/WildlifeActionPlan, and the public is encouraged to check the website often as more updates and revisions become available for review.

-          The Department also will be holding a series of informal meetings throughout the state and the public is encouraged to attend and provide input. Comments can also be submitted to the DEEP Wildlife Division via e-mail (deep.wildlifeactionplan@ct.gov) or by regular mail to: Connecticut Wildlife Division, Sessions Woods W.M.A., P.O. Box 1550, Burlington, CT 06013.

- Public informational presentations about the Wildlife Action Plan are scheduled for the following dates:

·         October 21 (Tuesday), 6:00 PM at the Wildlife Division’s Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center, 341 Milford St (Rt. 69), Burlington (please pre-register for this presentation by calling the Sessions Woods office at 860-675-8130).

·         October 29 (Wednesday), 7:00 PM at the Glastonbury Audubon Center, Connecticut Audubon Society, 1361 Main Street, Glastonbury

·         November 13 (Thursday), 6:30 PM at Milford Point Audubon Center, Connecticut Audubon Society, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford

The public is encouraged to attend any of the following facilitated workshops to provide input on the Wildlife Action Plan:

·         November 5 (Wednesday), 1:00-3:00 PM AND 6:30-8:30 PM, at Greenwich Audubon Center, Audubon Connecticut, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich

·         November 6 (Thursday), 1:00-3:00 PM AND 6:30-8:30 PM, at Connecticut Forest and Park Association, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall (near Middlefield)

·         November 7 (Friday), 1:30-3:30 PM, at Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad Street, Windsor

·         November 7 (Friday), 6:30-8:30 PM, at Sharon Audubon Center, Audubon Connecticut, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon

·         November 8 (Saturday), 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, at Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington

·         November 8 (Saturday), 2:00-4:00PM, at Pomfret Audubon Center, Connecticut Audubon Society, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center

·         November 9 (Sunday), 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, at DEEP Marine Headquarters, 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme

·         November 9 (Sunday), 2:00-4:00 PM at the Wildlife Division’s Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center, 341 Milford Street (RT 69), Burlington

A schedule of informational meetings and facilitated workshops also can be viewed on the DEEP website at .

Since its approval in 2006 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and with funding provided through the State Wildlife Grants Program for project implementation, Connecticut’s Wildlife Action Plan has been a foundational document for guiding research and management of fish and wildlife in our state.

 

Where to vote in New Haven

The following is a list of the New Haven polling places that will be open for voting in the Nov. 4, 2014 election. The list can be downloaded and also can be printed. 
Below the list of polling places you will see a posting of the list of candidates running for office across Connecticut. (including Congress)

For more information about elections in Connecticut, click here.

For more information about the city of New Haven, click here.

Register online to vote here (but only through Oct. 21) Secretary of the State Denise Merrill says "Since online voter registration in Connecticut launched in February of 2014, more than 23,000 voters have used the system to either become new voters or change their voter registration." 

New Haven _nov.4,2014

List of Candidates 2014

Art show will benefit adult education in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - The Raggs clothing store on Chapel Street will host a showing of limited-edition prints by friend and neighbor Barry Svigals, founding partner of architecture-plus-art firm Svigals + Partners, from 5 to 7p.m. Oct. 10, organizers said in a release.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales of Svigals' prints will benefit the adult education non-profit Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (ConnCAT) the facility for which Svigals + Partners designed, the release said.

Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Rosa DeLauro and others on Ebola, need for hearing

The following is a release sent from the office of U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3. It is shared unedited here as a public service

WASHINGTON, DC--The Democratic members of the House of Representatives Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS)-Education Appropriations Subcommittee today called for a subcommittee hearing on the public health threats posed by the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Enterovirus D68. The Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee is responsible for funding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

Their letter to subcommittee Chairman Jack Kingston can be read in its entirety here.

"Since Congress left Washington last month-the earliest we have recessed in over 50 years-the Ebola virus has found its way onto American soil and Enterovirus D68 has reached almost every state and is linked to the deaths of multiple children" wrote Subcommittee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey and subcommittee members Lucille Roybal-Allard, Barbara Lee and Mike Honda. "We have a responsibility to ensure that CDC, NIH and the other public health agencies under our jurisdiction have sufficient resources to protect the public health and are taking the appropriate actions today to address it.  When Congress returns from the November elections, we will have to determine the funding necessary for these agencies to respond to these public health crises before the Continuing Resolution expires. Therefore, we urge you to convene a Subcommittee hearing this month to gather the information we need to make informed decisions for the remainder of the fiscal year."

NIH funding has been cut by $1.2 billion over the last four years, before adjusting for inflation. Once accounting for inflation, NIH has lost more than ten percent of its purchasing power since 2010. The CDC program that supports state and local public health professionals working on the front lines has been cut by 16 percent over the last four years. The federal Hospital Preparedness program has been cut by an astounding 44 percent over the last four years.

Mental health awareness/suicide prevention forum slated

A local mom who lost her son to suicide and started the organization D.A.N. , or Don't Accept No, has organized a free forum on Mental Health Awareness/Reform and Suicide Prevention that will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at East Haven High School, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven.  

There will be four professionals on the panel, with question and answer period afterward. D.A.N. founder Judy Kelson Murray said.  

New Haven event at Yale bowl will help fight hunger

NEW HAVEN >> The "Food For All 2014 | A Day of Food and Football To End Hunger in New Haven" fundraiser will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Hospitality Village at Yale Bowl, organizers said in a release.

The event, to be held prior to the Yale/Colgate football game, will benefit the non-profit organization Community Plates - New Haven, which works to end food insecurity as volunteers "rescue" food not used by restaurants and catering companies bring it to local soup kitchens

The event will include catered foods, a tended bar and live music to raise money and awareness "of the significant impact food rescue programs have on ending food insecurity among our neighbors," the release said.

Tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for children, organizers said. The ticket includes, food, bar and general admission to game. Parking in Lot D is $5 per car and is not included in event-ticket price, the release said. Learn more about Community Plates - New Haven on the group’s website.