Celebrate spring at Faith United

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Spring is in the air, which means, soon, seeds will be in the ground.

At Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, we have the "Garden of Eatin’," our open-to-thepublic community garden.

Individuals and organizations interested in a garden plot can easily sign up. Plots are $30. The garden committee can be reached after 3 p.m. at 203-623-1803.

In Brief

Comedy fundraiser

A comedy night fundraiser benefiting the North Haven Education Foundation will be held Friday, April 28 at the Knights of Columbus Lodge, 2630 Whitney Ave. in Hamden. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Cash bar, bring your own snacks. Visit nhedfoundation.org or call Debbie Volain, 203-7101668.

Kids Walk

American Legion District 2's Family Kids Walk, a benefit for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, will take place Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon, on the North Haven green, 20 Church St. For details, call Wayne at 203-387-2305.

Torch Run

This June, members of the North Haven Police Department will once again participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. To support Special Olympics and the NHPD Torch Run team visit give.soct.org/team/492030.

Shredding event

The North Haven Land Trust will host a document-shredding event Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the parking lot of the municipal pool, 45 Elm St. The cost to have a small box or paper bag of documents shredded is $10. The on-site shredding truck will be provided by PROSHRED of Wallingford. Paper items only, please. For more information about the document-shredding event or the North Haven Land Trust, email Peter Madden at pmadden91@comcast.net.

Vendors sought

The North Haven Garden Club seeks vendors for its annual May Market fundraiser, which will be held Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Parks and Recreation Center on Linsley Street. Indoor spaces are limited. Weather permitting, some outdoor spaces will be available. Spots for vendors are $20. For more information, email nhgccindy@yahoo.com or call/ text 203-314-5807.

Spring Fair

Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, will host its annual Spring Fair Saturday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities will include a silent auction, tag sale, Mother s Day plant sale, baked goods and crafts for sale, and more. Craft and vendor space is available for $30. Contact Vicki LiPuma at 203-265-1070 or vicklip@ aol.com.

Food drive

North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy’s Community Outreach Committee is coordinating a collection of non-perishable food items for distribution to the North Haven Community Services Food Bank. Items can be dropped off at the following locations through Friday, March 31: Arnold’s Jewelers, 117 Washington Ave.; Hello Gorgeous Hair Studio, 460 Washington Ave.; Nick’s Char-Pit Restaurant, 22 Middletown Ave. For more information, call Denise Krause at 203-710-7397.

Club meeting

The North Haven Garden Club will meet Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. Guest speaker Caty Poole will discuss herbs; mainly focusing on the culinary and medicinal variety. Guests are welcome for a suggested fee of $5. For more information, contact Italia Avitable at 203239-4020.

Trail association

The North Haven Trail Association maintains several trails in town for residents to enjoy.

As stewards of these trails, the NHTA is in need of volunteers. The group meets the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Recreation Center on Linsley Street. For further information, visit northhaventrails.org.

Hospice volunteers

Masonicare Hospice volunteers assist in many ways. Volunteers set their own schedules and receive ongoing support and training. To learn more, contact Jolan Szollosi at 203-679-5342.

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.

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 & Wellness 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 860989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

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Also, we extend an open invitation for all to come share in the Easter season with our spirited and friendly congregation Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

If you are alone (or not) and are looking for a place to gather in fellowship, Faith United Methodist Church is the place to be. We are an open-minded congregation, where all are welcome.

For more information, visit faithumcct.org or call 203239-2469.

Spring Letters Policy

Email Letters to the Editor to news@thenorthhavencitizen.com. Letters are limited to 300 words. The Citizen will print only one letter per person each month. We reserve the right to edit letters. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for publication that Friday.