This Week at Common Ground
November 30th - December 6th
Excited for the holiday season? And snow? And general merriment?
Join us for our annual Winter Festival on Saturday, December 12th from 9:30am - 2:30pm!
There will be wreath making, vendors selling local crafts, and a bake sale & tag sale! Admission to the event is free-- all are welcome!
Winter Festival
Celebrate nature’s ornaments with a beautiful wreath made from fresh greens, vines, pinecones, and other natural materials from the farm and forest. Hot cider will be provided- food will be for sale at the event. Wreath or swag: $8, all tools, materials, and instructions provided. 10AM -2PM.
Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Tag Sale
to benefit Common Ground High School, organized by our parents
All Common Ground’s classrooms will be full with local artisans & crafters of all kinds. There will be handmade jewelry, clothing, ornaments, keepsakes and more! There will be a tag sale offering a fun array of holiday items. In addition, there will be baked goods and food for purchase to enjoy while you’re at the festival or to take home. There will also be an area for children’s activities, so please bring the family!
Saturday, Dec 12, 2015, 09:30 AM
358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Winter Home School Adventures
- Tuesday, December 15: Fiber Arts
- Wednesday, January 6: Cooking & Nature
- Wednesday, February 17: Winter Survival
- Wednesday, March 9: Maple Sugaring
Who: Children ages 3 and up with a parent or caregiver (no drop-off option available for winter classes). Program fee: $15 for the first child ages 3 and up, $10 for each additional child (ages 3 and up). No charge for children ages 2 and under who are attending with a sibling.
Questions? Call 203-389-4333 x 1213 or email rholcombe@commongroundct.org
or find more information HERE.
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015, 09:30 AM
358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Opportunities in our community!
Connecticut Food Systems Alliance Winter Gathering
On Saturday, December 5th the Connecticut Food System Alliance will be holding it's winter gathering in Bridgeport.
The gathering will explore how social justice and systems of oppression intersect with food access. We also hope to shine a light on some of the great work happening around food justice in Bridgeport. Join us for a story telling panel featuring local food justice activists, food, entertainment by Youth Creative Productions, the launch of our new mini-grant program and various workshops! We hope to see you there!
To RSVP send an email to CFSACoordinator@hartfordfood.org
Saturday, Dec 5, 2015, 10:00 AM
99 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, United States
Deeper Change Forum
Co-Creating Effective and Inclusive Organizations (CEIO) happily welcomes Enroue Halfkenny to facilitate the December 8th Deeper Change Forum at ConnCat:
HEALING WITH OUR ANCESTORS, SPEAKING FROM OUR HEARTS
8:30 Refreshments & Registration
9:00 Presentation Begins
12:00 Lunch
1:15 - 3:00 Afternoon Workshop
For more information or to register: ceio.org/deeper-change; mail@ceio.org; or 203-584-8027.
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015, 08:30 AM
4 Science Park, New Haven, CT, United States
Intro to Gardening Workshops
Join Rachel Ziesk, Advanced Master Gardener, for a series of classes that will cover everything you need to be a successful gardener come Spring 2016!
This series is being co-hosted by Common Ground and Neighborhood Housing Services with support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, UCONN, and the CT Dept. of Agriculture.
Soil & Garden Planning -- Saturday, January 23
Cool Weather Crops -- Saturday, January 30
Warm Weather Crops -- Saturday, February 13
Container Gardening & Seed Starting -- Saturday, February 27
Edible Landscaping & Edible/Invasive Weeds -- Saturday, March 12
Pests, Disease & Organic Controls -- Saturday, March 26
Note: Discounts may be available. If you'd like to inquire, please call 203-562-0598. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you'd like to pay for the workshop(s) in person, you may bring a check or money order to Norma Pantoja at Neighborhood Housing Services (333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven) before the date of the class.
Saturday, Jan 23, 2016, 10:00 AM
333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Let us know what you think!
Send us a note- we always want to hear your feedback! Send replies to jdelia@commongroundct.org or respond directly to this email newsletter.
Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center
Email: jdelia@commongroundct.org
Website: www.commongroundct.org
Location: 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Phone: 203-389-4333
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