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Federal Employees Association is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 1 p.m., at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. Guest speaker Steve Anderson of Amston Home Transition Solutions will discuss how to create an action plan to free yourself of clutter. All active and retired federal workers are invited to attend.

Holiday notice

North Haven Public Works Field Operations advises residents that refuse and recycling collection for Monday, Feb. 20, Presidents Day, will be unchanged. The Recycling Center, 90 Elm St., will be open. The center’s normal hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Soccer club

North Haven Soccer Club Spring 2023 registration is open. Visit northhavensoccerclub.org. If you have questions, run into issues while registering or are interested in volunteering with NHSC, email nohavensoccerclub@gmail.com.

Walking program

The Bobcat Stride, a free walking program, is open to people age 50-plus. Walkers meet weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven campus, 370 Bassett Road. For more information, contact Katie Picard at Katherine.Picard@qu.edu.

Energy assistance

North Haven’s Office of Community Services welcomes residents to schedule an appointment to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Call 203239-2566.

North Haven Memorial Library

Mystery Book Club. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing “Last Call at the Nightingale” by Katharine Schellman. Registration required.

Romance Book Club. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover. Registration required.

Poetry event. The library will host a “Share the Love” poetry event with the town’s Poet Laureate, Gabriella Brand, Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Do you know someone who makes life better in North Haven? Write a short poem about this person and why you appreci-

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ate them. Then invite them to the library to “receive” your poem on Feb. 25.

“Share the Love” is open to all. Email poems to poetlaureate@northhavenlibrary.net by Saturday, Feb. 18. Include your name and the name of the person you wish to honor. Brand is available to help. The library can be reached at 203-239-5803.

Winter Reading Challenge. Through Tues day, Feb. 28. Track your progress on Beanstack and complete challenges to win prizes. For youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration required.

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Fire Explorers

Comprised of high school students age 14 to 18, the North Haven Fire Explorer program provides opportunities to explore a career path in emergency services as a firefighter, EMT or paramedic. Email NOHFDExplorers@gmail.com or visit northhavenfire.org.

Food bank

The North Haven Community Services Food Bank has a constant need for: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, instant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and graham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup.

Items can be dropped off at the Department of Community Services office, Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Well- ness Expo, which will be held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton. Also, vendors are sought for expos taking place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville.

Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Ski club

and take advantage of the great discounts offered to members. Contact Annette Murphy at 203-927-3071 or dapdmurph@aol.com.

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