Coat Distribution A Success.

Last week we had a successful coat distribution for our families.  What a great way to wrap up a year full of community activities!

We are in the process of planning another coat collection/distribution during January.  Please contact us here if you have any cold weather items to donate.  Specifically, looking for hats, gloves, scarves, and kids coats or jackets (sizes 7-16).  Of course, any donations are much appreciated.  These specifics were direct requests from families in need.

Please search your closets for donations and pass the word!

Thank you.

Coat Drive Date & Time.

Our Newhallville.Community.Matters Coat Distribution will take place Monday, December 23rd from 3-5 pm.  We will be in the Community Room at CCA, 660 Winchester Avenue.  The room is on the lower level; down the left hand corridor.

Please pass along this to all who may be in need of cold-weather items.

Our Blog Turns 1!

It is very humbling to realize that our Newhallville.Community.Matters blog has just reached one year old as we come to the end of 2013.

Our journey is fueled by determination and reality.  We are resolute in continuing this journey; now allied with new supporters who share our vision.  Supporters we met because of this online community.  We have accomplished much this year!

Tammy

Toys for Tots @ SCSU.

On Sunday, December 8th, families are invited to attend the Toys for Tots event at Southern CT State University.

There are more details are on the flyer below.  Transportation is provided by the First Student Bus Company.  Please meet at 11:45 am at 596 Winchester Avenue (Winchester Substation).  Our district manager, Lt. Blanchard will accompany the children to the event.

Cold Weather Items Needed.

As we enter the coldest months of the year; let's think about our families who struggle to stay warm.  We will start collecting cold weather items (coats, jackets, gloves, hats, etc.) starting next Monday, December 8th.

There will be a donation box in the lobby of the Winchester Substation, 596 Winchester Avenue.  The hours of availability are Monday-Friday from 2-4 pm.

Please forward and pass along.

Thank you.

Weekly Newhallville Walking Group.

This is a standing community event every Saturday. 

Please see message from Kimberly Langin:

We'd like to invite you to join us in a new walking group on Saturday.  Walking throughout your neighborhood provides many opportunities that you would not have by staying indoors! If we can get a large enough group together, hopefully it will encourage others to join us for future walks.

Through walking, we'll get to meet more of our neighbors which will help strengthen the community and bring more voices together to talk about neighborhood concerns. Drivers will become more aware of pedestrians, leading them to be more cautious and attentive when driving through highly populated areas.

Also, by being outside regularly, we'll discourage crime, such as graffiti and other vandalism, because there will be more "eyes on the street" to notice these things and prevent them from happening!

And, as always, it's good exercise!

We hope that you'll join us Saturday's at 1pm.  The walk will start on Bassett Street in front of the Lincoln Bassett School.

We encourage you to spread the word to others!

Revised Post Request & Submission Guidelines.

Newhallville.Community.Matters is pleased to post articles, events and information for the community.  Because of limited staff, we ask you keep these guidelines in mind when submitting your information.

1.  Post submissions will be posted either Tuesday or Thursday ONLY.  Your posting should be "live" within 7-10 days.  Please ensure enough time in advance to send us your information before your event.

2.  Only JPEG or picture format can be uploaded to the blog.  If you submit a PDF or Word Doc, we will have to forward by email to our subscribers.

3.  It is up to the discretion of Newhallville.Community.Matters whether the information is appropriate for our community blog.

4.  Don't forget your contact information; so our community can reach you and ask questions!

Thank you for visiting and supporting our community blog.