Community Meeting - Lighthouse Point Park Master Plan
New Haven, CT, September 17, 2007
The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees invites all interested parties to attend a community meeting regarding a Master Plan for Lighthouse Point Park. Meet with department staff, designers, neighbors and Alderpersons to discuss the possibilities for this historic park.
The community meeting will take place on September 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Nathan Hale School, 480 Townsend Ave., New Haven, CT.
CONTACT: Lynn Piekarz
Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees
P(203) 946-6761, F(203) 946-8024
The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees and the staff of the Trowbridge Environmental Center invite the public to join them for a Geology Walk at East Rock Park on Saturday, November 4 beginning at 10AM.
Led by Dr. Copeland McClintock of Yale University’s Division of Invertebrate Paleontology, this five hour walk will traverse the park looking for clues to the origin and nature of East Rock. Participants should wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots, dress for the weather, and bring a bag lunch. The walk meets at the Trowbridge Environmental Center, located in the College Woods section of East Rock Park, on the corner of Cold Spring and Orange Streets. Rain cancels the program.
To register for this program or for more information, contact the staff of the Trowbridge Environmental Center at trowbridge@newhavenct.net or call 946-6086.
New Haven Families Step Up Day! Featuring the Amazing Sun Race
New Haven, Conn. –The New Haven Public Schools, through its successful Healthy Kids First program, invites families to “shake it all off” on Saturday, Oct. 14 with its free “New Haven Families Step-UP!” day.
Attendees will enjoy everything from salsa dancing to exercise instruction, at “New Haven Families Step-UP!” day, Saturday, October 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Haven Athletic Field House on Sherman Parkway.
Other activities include a family walk-a-thon, a dance clinic with the Connecticut Sun basketball team’s dancers, fitness clinics run by the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) Physical Education department, cooking demonstrations, health screenings and a small obstacle course. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The first 200 participants to register will receive a free commemorative t-shirt.
In addition, the Community Health Network has partnered with the school system and is offering families a chance to participate in the Amazing Sun Race. Based on the reality television show The Amazing Race, the competition calls on teams made up of city high school students, teachers and administrators to brave a series of intellectual and physical challenges. They will search throughout New Haven for “Sun Spots” offering clues to their next task. The first team to complete all 12 challenges will win $3,000 for their school to use on equipment and supplies. The second place team will get $2,000, and the third place team will get $1,000. The race is sponsored by Community Health Network of Connecticut (CHNC). All the teams are participating in Choices, a nutrition awareness program run by CHNC and the Department of Public Health.
Step-UP! is part of the NHPS Healthy Kids First Initiative, which provides programs that teach families the importance of healthy eating and exercise. The initiative was founded by the school district to prevent obesity and the many serious illnesses associated with it and to improve the foods and snacks served in the schools. Healthy Kids First promotes school fundraisers that do not rely on selling unhealthy foods. New Haven Families Step-UP! will raise money for local public schools while actually helping families to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The event is sponsored by the Community Health Network of Connecticut, the Connecticut Health Foundation, New Haven Health Department and the Wellness Committee of the New Haven Public Schools.
The NHPS Wellness Committee was formerly known as the Nutrition Committee. Along with a new name, the committee -- which already included parents, community members, teachers and administrators -- has an expanded membership to better represent the school community. Board of Education members and students will now serve on the committee whose mission remains to help students embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle, in school and out. The committee will meet at New Haven high schools to facilitate student participation.
East Rock's Angel of Peace Comes to the Green on Tuesday
New Haven, CT, September 1, 2006
NEW HAVEN - The Angel of Peace, the 5,000-pound bronze statue which tops the New Haven Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on East Rock, will be delivered to the New Haven Green on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, where a conservator will begin restoring the statue.
Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. asked that the Angel of Peace be restored on the Green so that New Haveners could see the famous statue up close. “This incredibly beautiful monument is a worthy legacy because it not only memorializes the sacrifices made by so many generations of soldiers, it also communicates the wish of all Americans for peace,” DeStefano said.
A ceremony of welcome is planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday morning and the public is invited.
ConservArt in Hamden will work on the statue for approximately two weeks, so the public will have a chance over that time span to visit and see the statue up close over the two weeks.
In October there will be a re-dedication of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument at East Rock Park.
The City of New Haven and the New Haven Register have been inviting and publishing peoples’ wishes for peace on their websites. People can email the City with their wishes for the world-along with photos if they wish-and their messages will be displayed on a special website linked to the City’s main page and on the New Haven’s Register’s website. Wishes and photos can be emailed to dwheeloc@newhavenct.net or to nhall@nhregister.com. Check online at www.cityofnewhaven.com or www.NHRegister.com
The 11.5-foot Angel of Peace is the crowning majesty of the New Haven Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, which stands in honor of those Americans who have served their country in battle throughout history. Commissioned in 1885 and completed in 1887, the monument was inspired by the Civil War but has since become a tribute to all of America’s veterans.
The monument’s square pedestal comprises four different bas-relief sculptures commemorating the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. On each corner of the pedestal sits a bronze female figure, the four women together representing Patriotism, Victory, Prosperity, and History.
In February, the New Haven parks department had the Angel of Peace removed from atop East Rock and shipped to a foundry in Flushing, NY before being returned to Connecticut for further restoration. The statue is a landmark for New Haven - approximately 250,000 cars pass the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument each day on Interstate 91.
Holiday tree sought
New Haven, CT, August 21, 2006
The staff of the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees is looking for a very special tree to be used on the New Haven Green during the winter holidays.
The tree must be between 55 and 60 feet high and should be a Norway spruce or Douglas fir (but not a blue spruce). The donated tree will be decorated with over 30,000 lights; be the holiday centerpiece of the historic green and will be removed from your property free of charge.
Trees between 25 and 40 feet high will be considered for future years or other locations.
To donate a tree call Christy Hass at the Parks’ Maintenance Division (203) 946-8576.
Spring Street Sweeping
Spring has arrived and it's time for the Department of Public Works to begin its annual street sweeping program. Beginning Monday, April 3 DPW crews will work their way throughout all City neighborhoods and business districts systematically cleaning all of New Havens 235 lane miles of roads. The program is designed to remove the heavy accumulations of salt, sand and litter that have accumulated over the winter months. Residents and businesses can be of great help by spending an hour or less cleaning the litter from front yars and curb lines. This will not only assist in the street sweeping efforts; but, also, help cleanup each and every street sooner.
Routes will remain the same as in previous years and most are posted so that residents & visitors alike are aware of when sweeping operations are scheduled. Those routes that aren't permanently posted will be posted with paper signs the day before sweepig of the route will occur. Additionally, all routes will be posted with paper during the first cycle to help alert all of the public that the program is beginning. All residents are encouraged to follow the sweeping schedule parking restrictions to help facilitate an efficient and effective program.
All vehicles that do not observe the posted parking regulations signs will be ticketed and/or towed which may result in a significant expense and inconvenience. Please check parking regulation signs and follow them closely.
Thank you for helping to keep New Haven Clean and Green.
"Grape Expectations" will be held on Thursday, May 12, 6:00-8:00
p.m., at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven and will benefit Easter Seals Goodwill Industries
whose mission is "to enhance employment opportunities
and the quality of life for people with disabilities and other
special needs." A wine tasting, reception and silent auction,
tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling Joyce Pellegrino, Director, Development
and Public Relations, 777-2000 ext. 262.
Contact: Karen Wood
Development Department, Easter Seals Goodwill Industries
95 Hamilton Street, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-2000 ext. 263
(203) 624-5600 FAX www.newhavengoodwill.easterseals.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
William Dixon
Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees
P(203) 946-8027 or 946-8338
F(203) 946-8024 wdixon@newhavenct.net
www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks
This years snow storm combined with an early Easter have forced Mr.
and Mrs. Bunny to change plans for The City of New Haven's Department
of Parks, Recreation & Trees annual Easter Egg Hunt. This event which
is formally held on the New Haven Green will be moved to the following
locations and times because of anticipated muddy conditions and unpredictable
bad weather conditions. The event will be held on March 26, 2005 at the
following three locations to hand out candy;
Atwater Senior Center located at 26 Atwater Street from 10am-12pm,
Salperto (East Shore Park) Woodward Avenue cross street Tuttle from 1pm-3pm
Edgewood Ranger Station located in Edgewood Park from 4pm-6pm.
Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny will be available for pictures
at each location for a small donation of $2.00.
The hikes are designed for people of all abilities.
Hikes are scheduled for 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. everyday Monday
through Thursday at different parks within the city.
Healthy Hiker Meeting Locations
East Rock Park:
East Rock Ranger Station/ Trowbridge Environmental Center.
Near the corner of Orange & Cold Springs
Edgewood Park:
Edgewood Ranger Station
Intersection of Hobart & Edgewood
West Rock Park:
West Rock Nature Center
1080 Wintergreen Ave
City Hall:
165 Church Street
Vans will pick up participants everyday @ 12:00 p.m. in front of City
Hall and dropped off by 1:00 p.m. Hikes will take place Rain or Shine so come
prepared with appropriate clothing.
Healthy Hiker Schedule
Monday & Thursday
East Rock Park Dates:
January 24 & 27, 2005
January 31 & February 4
February 7 & 10
February 14 & 17
No Hikes week of February 21
February 28 & March 3
Tuesday
Edgewood Park Dates:
January 25, 2005
February 1
February 8
February 15
No Hike February 22
March 1
Wednesday
West Rock Dates:
January 26, 2005
February 2
February 9
February 16
No Hike February 23
About Healthy Hiker
Participants will learn proper Techniques & Equipment
Hiking Poles will be available for rent: $1
Nature walks increase physical activity, an excellent way to loose pounds and improve health.
Nature walks provide a unique opportunity to see the city from different angles, to observe birds around in New
Haven, and to appreciate and respect the local wildlife and natural ecosystems.
For More Information about the program please call (203) 946-6768 or visit us on the web www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks.
Due to popular demand, The NH Parks Outdoor Adventure Coordinator will
be expanding the number of full-moon paddle cruises for 2005. Starting
in April we will welcome paddlers with minimum experience, and those
with more advanced paddle skills. Such full moon paddle cruises programs will
be run until October. Enjoy unique vistas of the Elm City and the harbor
illuminated by moonlight.
Sit-in kayaks, spray skirts, PFD and safety equipment are included in
the price. As an alternative to the Sit-in kayaks, Sit-On-Top kayaks are
also included in the registration price, for those participant that are not
experienced in a Sit-in kayak. A $20 refundable cash deposit will be required
for those participants borrowing N.H. Parks equipment. However, the $20
cash deposit will be refunded upon the return of all borrowed equipment
at the end of the trip.
Upon prior approval, participants may be able to use their own gear, You
must bring 4 double AA batteries for the waterproof headlamps, and boat
lights. Bring adequate paddling clothing for the trip, a change of clothes
and a towel. (A limited number of spray jackets are available).
Information about the cruises
Cost:
$35 per person
You may pay by cash, check, or visa/mastercard.
Duration:
Approx 3.5 hours from 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Skill levels
Beginner and intermediate
Max. Participants:
14 per cruise, Must pre-register
Dates:
Apr 23, May 23, Jun 21, Jul 21, Aug 19, Sep 18, Oct 18
Geology Walk at East Rock Park