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WVRA
PO Box #3004
Westville Station
New Haven, CT 06515
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MITCHELL LIBRARY
Complete Kids & Teens for February HERE
Complete Adults for February
HERE
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Monday Night Knitting Club, 6:00pm
Bring your own needles and yarn, beginners are always welcome! New knitting books to borrow!
WEDNESDAYS
One on One Tech Help-
Need help downloading a book or movie? Or
applying for a job online? We can help! Please
call to schedule an appointment
LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon 12-8 |Tue 12-6| Wed 10-6 | Thu 10-6 | Fri CLOSED | Sat 10-5 | Sun CLOSED
Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, 203-946-8117
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT COOGAN
Check January schedules with
Out-of-School Care including February Break (after school & holidays through June 21) Grades 2 - 8.
Monday Pottery 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Ages 8 - adult. New time! with Kendall Shanklin
Fourth Tuesday Paint Your Own Pottery, 6:30 - 8:00 New! with Kendall
Wednesday Yoga for All Levels , 6:30 - 8:00, Ages 16+
Thursday Line Dancing (Free!), 6:00 - 7:00, All ages
Saturday Science for Youth, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Ages 8 - 12
Saturday Basic Illustration for Youth, Noon - 1:30 pm, Ages 8 - 16 New!
Coogan Pavilion, Entrance at Whalley Ave. and Fitch Street
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30% Off UGG Sale !
Every UGG in stock 30% 0ff!!! Sale ends 2/28/17 odeonboutique.com
Odeon Boutique, 918 Whalley Ave (203)389-8704
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
PLAY BALL!
Walter "Pop" Smith Little
League
Spring Sign-Up Now Open!
To Register online go to:
and click the red button on the homepage!
Opening Day is April 29th!
Register online, or in person at King-Robinson Magnet School; Feb. 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1st! Cost per child is $60 from now thru February; $65 after February. Scholarships are available. For further information, contact Lynair Walker, President Phone: (203) 676-3782 Email:
lynairmwalker@gmail.com
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SEEKING ROOM FOR RENT
Responsible, mature, non-smoking working professional seeking room for rent in private home in Westville or Woodbridge area. Employed locally. Excellent refs. available upon request. Please call JoAnn P. at 203-747-4901.
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In a small Westville law firm. Perfect for attorney, bookkeeper, insurance agent or accountant. Private office with shared conference room, fax/copier, wifi and kitchen. Free parking on site. High visibility with office open 50 hours per week. $850/mo includes everything. Negotiable depending on needs. More information
HERE.
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APARTMENT FOR RENT
Charming bi-level apartment for rent on quiet cul de sac in Westville off Whalley. Kitchen, full bath and porch on 2nd
floor; 3rd
floor 2 bedrooms, a living room, a study area,
and a half bath; skylights. Available mid-January. Rent $1200/month. Prefer short term lease, 6 months. No pets. Contact:
203-776-9986
or through Nextdoor email.
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2BR, 1ST FLOOR APT.
Lovely 2BR apartment on the 1st floor with updated kitchen and classic details in a 100 yr old owner-occupied home nestled between Edgewood Park and the West Rock. Become a part of this artsy community or keep to yourself. Grow some veggies/flowers in Southern exposure raised beds. Walk to coffee, restaurants, galleries and boutiques. Take a hike, ride your bike or play tennis in Edgewood Park. Take the B bus downtown, or drive 1.2 miles to the Merritt Pkwy. Water is included. Natural gas heat. Available January 15th. Cats okay, but strictly non-smoking, both indoor and directly outside. $1275/mo + security deposit. Will run credit check. email contact: Muffysart@sbcglobal.net
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
SHELL OF A BANK MAY BE BONES FOR EATERY 
February, 20, 2017, The New Haven Indpendent, by Markeshia Ricks- The empty former First Niagara Bank branch in Westville's commercial heart may soon find new life as an eatery run by one of the city's more successful restaurateurs - and revive some of the dining scene lost in the fire at the old Delaney's across the street. New Haven businessman and restaurateur Rob Bolduc is currently buttoning up a deal to buy the vacant branch building at the corner of Central Avenue and Fountain Street, from First Niagara, which closed branches like this one in 2014 before selling the company to Key Bank. Bolduc's plan is to transform the building into a 3,400 square-foot restaurant. "It's not a done deal yet," he said. He said he's hoping that with some zoning relief on parking and a liquor permit, he can bring a restaurant that will play well with the charm of Westville Village and take a little advantage of the location's views of West Rock..." Click
HERE to comment and read full article.
WINDOW SMASHERS HAD EXPENSICE WHISKEY TASTE
February 21, 2017, The New Haven Independent, by David Sepulveda- Standing behind two freshly smashed glass doors cordoned off by yellow crime tape, dejected Westville Wines manager Kumar Bee said he was in shock after a brazen smash and grab robbery today at one of the west side of town's busiest intersections.
The theft was reported at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday at the fork of Whalley Avenue and Fountain Street, leaving a mass of glass shards strewn on the ground. An employee of the next-door Dunkin Donuts called 911 to report that he heard a noise, which was the liquor store's alarm. According to Kumar, the entire cash register was taken in the robbery along with several choice bottles of expensive Macallan and Glenlivet 12-year-old, single malt whiskies." Click HERE to comment and read full article.
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Monday, February 27, 7:00pm
ARTWALK PLANNING MEETING #2 @MANJARES
Our next ArtWalk planning meeting will be this coming
Monday, Feb 27th at 7:00pm AT MANJARES.
Please
RSVP and NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE!
This meeting gives you a chance to present any new programs/events for this May's Annual ArtWalk, and or join an existing committee.
And as always, spread the word to those who may be interested in joining us!
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APPLICATIONS LIVE FOR ARTWALK 20!
For food Vendors interested in selling at ArtWalk 20, please fill out our Food Vendor application, now live on our website: Westvillect.org
ARTIST, ARTISANS, AND CRAFTERS APPLCIATION
For Artist, Artisans, and Crafters interested in selling their crafts at ArtWalk 20, please fill out our vendor application HERE |
Saturday February 25, 2:00pm
FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE @MITCHELL
Family Movie Matinee: Secret Lives of Pets. For all ages!
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, (203) 946-8117
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Saturday, February 25, 7:30pm
MADAME THALIA PRESENTS LE TRE FENICI'S CARNIVAL OF VENICE @LYRIC
A Masquerade Gala of Mystery and Magic:
Madame Thalia presents Le Tre Fenici's Carnival of Venice!
A Masqued Gala, so don't forget your disguise!
Tickets Available for
6:30 pm show
HERE
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Tickets Available for
9:00 pm show
HERE
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Lyric Hall, 827 Whalley Avenue, (203) 389-8885
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Saturday, February 25, 12:30pm
TEEN DANCE CLASS + FAMILY DANCE CLASS @ALISA'S HOUSE OF SALSA
Here is the information:
"We Dance Saturdays", get your kids dancing in the new year.
8 weeks of dance instruction, every
Saturday
at
1 p.m.
**This class is for kids ages 8+
No Dance Experience necessary for these classes. The classes will consist of Hip Hop, Latin and all of the latest dance crazes, that your kids will love to learn!!
Pricing:
Walk-Ins $15
8 Classes $110
We look forward to dancing with you in the new year for more information please contact us directly at
203-562-5472.
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February 16-March 19
EDITH BORAX-MORISSON AND FRANK BRUCKMANN @KEHLER LIDDELL GALLERY
Step into the mind of the artist in two new Kehler Liddell Gallery shows:
MONOLITHS AND MAGIC by
Edith Borax-Morrison, and
STUDIO STILL LIFES by
Frank Bruckmann. Together, the works of Borax-Morrison and Bruckmann bear witness to the daily workings of an artist: the mindset, the mechanics and the necessary materials to make art. Both shows are on view at the Westville gallery from Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, March 19, with an Opening Reception planned for Saturday, March 11 from 3pm - 6pm.
For more, visit:
http://www.kehlerliddell.com.
Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue
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PURCHASE TONY FALCONE LITHOGRAPH TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOS
The Friends of Edgewood Park offer you a special opportunity to purchase local art and support our organization at the same time. "Winter Fun in Edgewood Park" is a limited edition (s/n 750) off-set lithograph of
Tony Falcone's painting. He approved the lithograph and signed it.
The art work is on display at DaSilva Gallery, 897-899 Whalley Ave. The artist donated the lithograph and Da Silva Gallery donated the frming. The sale price is $325. The buyer will receive a certificate of authenticity together with the art work. 100% of the proceeds will go to the
Friends of Edgewood Park.
Contact: friendsofedgewoodpark
@gmail.com or call 203 500-7777
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March 6-March 30
MOHAMAD HAFEZ AND STEVEN DIGIOVANNI IN GROUP SHOW IN NYC
This group show will take place at the Hewitt Gallery and is co-curated by Hallie Cohen and Margaret Roleke.
Artists: David Borawski, Sue Coe, Laurel Garcia Colvin, Steven DiGiovanni, James Grashow, Mohamad Hafez, Eleen Lin, Paul McGuirk, Margaret Roleke, Justin Sanz.
Exhibit March 6th - March 30th.
Gallery hours 9am-10pm 7 days a week. RSVP
Marymount Manhattan College 221 E 71st St, New York, New York 10021
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February, 24 and 25, 8:00pm
JOSE OYOLA AND THE ASTRONAUTS PRESENTS ASTROPHEST II
Astrophest 2 Line Up:
February 24th
José Oyola & the Astronauts
Bella's Bartok
Political Animals
Fernandito Ferrer
February 25th
Ceschi + Anonymous Inc
José Oyola & the Astonauts
Weerd Science
UZOO
Phat A$tronaut
MISTER
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Get your tickets HERE
21+ |
Pacific Standard Tavern, 212 Crown Street |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 1-May 17
NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S CHOIR- Please email rebecca@studiorjb.com to register or with any questions. FLYER
Saturday, March 4, 2:00pm
THE SCENT OF PAPAYAS (1994) @MITCHELL- Click HERE for more info. Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, (203) 946-8117
Saturday, March 11, 2:00pm
FEMINIST STORIES OF WOMEN'S LIBERATIONS AND EXCERPTS FROM SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE'S ANGRY- Click HERE for more info. Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, (203) 945-8117
February 16 - March 19, Opening Reception: March 11, 3 - 6 pm
FRANK BRUCKMANN AND EDITH BORAX-MORRISON @KLG- Click HERE for more info. Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, (203) 389-9555
Friday, March 31, 8:00pm
FOURPLAY @LYMAN CENTER- Click HERE for more info. Lyman Center, 501 Crescent Street
FOR A FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS, VISIT
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