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First, your local weather:
- Friday: It’s sunny in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, and foggy at night. High: 42 Low: 29.
- Saturday: Sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, maximum temperature: 51 minimum temperature: 37.
- Sunday: It was cloudy in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, with light rain in the evening, and cloudy at night. High: 57 Low: 44.
⛄ What are the upcoming holiday events? We will introduce them in this Patch.
Hampden News:
- Hampden Youth Hockey celebrates with NHL-supported foundation: Hamden’s youth hockey community embraced the Shoulder Check initiative to promote kindness in the sport. The Hamden Youth Hockey Association showed unity and support at the Louis ‘Lou’ Astorino Ice Arena, reflecting the values of the late Hayden Thorsen. (kuchronicle.com)
- Obituary: Eunice ‘Eunie’ Moreira, 76, resident of Hamden.: Hamden is mourning the loss of Eunice “Eunie” Moreira, 76, who was remembered for her kindness and generosity. A graduate of Hamden High School, Eunice’s life was marked by her love of arts, crafts, and animals. (patch.com)
Upcoming events:
Patch features:
- Bethany Lyons – Annual Holiday Craft Fair! at 44 Peck Rd, Bethany, CT, 06524 (Saturday, December 9th, 10am)
- nutcracker Shubert Theater, 247 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510 (Friday, December 15th, 7pm)
- New York ballet stars perform as the Nutcracker Shubert Theater, 247 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510 (Sunday, December 17th, 1pm)
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Saturday, December 9th
- Let’s make a rescue dog’s Christmas wish come true! At Hamden and North Haven (9 a.m.)
- Lew Sharks Men’s Ice Hockey at Quinnipiac M&T Bank Arena (4 p.m.)
- Quinnipiac vs Lew Brooklyn M&T Bank Arena (4 p.m.)
- Holiday Bazaar 11:00-2:00 Coachman Square in Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge, CT, 06525 (11am)
- Hampden Annual Silver Bell 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 (11am)
- holiday bazaar Coachman Square in Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge, CT, 06525 (11am)
- IRIS craft fair First Presbyterian Church, 704 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, 06511 (1 p.m.)
- Milford (Connecticut) Branch of The Links Incorporated At Cascade Fine Catering (6:30 p.m.)
- christmas festival 16 Gem St, New Haven, CT, 06511 (2 p.m.)
- Hampden Hall Volleyball Club – Winter Clinic Beckerman Athletic Center (11 p.m.)
Sunday, December 10th
- Exhibition: AC Gilbert’s American Flyer Train Show At the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop (10am)
- Holy Cross @ Quinnipiac M&T Bank Arena (2 p.m.)
- Hampden Fathers Basketball – Dutch Schulz 15-17 League Tryouts Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 (10 a.m.)
- LYPHr Podcast: Social Sundays | Season 2 At the Wilbur Cross Commons Directory (5 p.m.)
- holiday harmony concert North Haven High School, 221 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473 (2 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 13th
- Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Location – Whitney & Dixwell Freedom Park Crossroads, Hamden CT 06518 (5 p.m.)
Sunday, December 17th
- winter in the garden Location – Brooksvale Park 524 Brooksvale Ave Hamden CT 06518 (12pm)
Note: Please check with the event organizer for event details. Click on the event start time for details.
Hampden Chat:
Here’s what neighbors and local leaders are talking about.
- Special Olympics Connecticut: “We are grateful for the generous support we have received from Liberty Bank! Sharon Rozum of SOCT recently visited Liberty Bank and presented Marketing Assistant Lindsey Torres with a token of appreciation for Liberty Bank’s sponsorship. ..” (Facebook)
- Quinnipiac University: “Chag Ulim Sameach! Wishing you a warm and peaceful Hanukkah to all the celebrating bobcats and friends 🕎” (Facebook)
- Town of Hamden, Connecticut: “From sunset tonight until the evening of Friday, December 15, 2023, I would like to wish our Jewish community a Happy Hanukkah! May the spirit of Hanukkah inspire hope, peace, and unity in all of us! Sho! Ah…” (Facebook)
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