Members of Rock House School of Music teach music to Community House preschoolers. The Rock House staff is helping with this year’s “Rock & Stroll, Setp. 22.
Music highlights ‘Rock & Stroll’
Youth musicians are shown playing at a recent open mic night at the Community House . The successful program has been part of a collaboration between Rock House and WHCH. The partnership has led to an expansion of the yearly “Family Walk Day” to include a music festival spearheaded by the local music school.
Music highlights ‘Rock & Stroll’
Sammy the Seagull, Community House Fun Walk mascot is getting ready for the Rock & Stroll on Sept. 22.
Ceremonies to mark 17th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack
Historian's corner
Judges Cave at West Rock is a landmark in the New Haven area, marking its sympathies with those who sided with Oliver Cromwell. The cave hid three regicide judges, Whalley, Dixwell and Goffe, who condemned Charles I to the block.
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HerSoul opens
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon Aug. 28 with HerSoul owner Karen May to mark the ceremonial opening of the new soul food restaurant and bar at 93 Campbell Ave., formerly Peroles Restaurant & Bar. Joining the celebration are, from left, chef Howard Smith; customers Jackie Smith-Wright and Ernest McIver; Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton, D-5; May’s nephew Chrishaun Goins; Fred A. Messore, city commissioner of planning and development; mayoral Executive Assistant Lou Esposito; customer Carroll E. Brown; S tate Rep. Michael A. DiMassa, D-116; and May’s son, Justin, daughter, Ashley, and husband, Steven. HerSoul is open Sunday, noon-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-8:30 p.m.; and Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. It offers daily lunch specials from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and drink specials from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon Aug. 28 with HerSoul owner Karen May to mark the ceremonial opening of the new soul food restaurant and bar at 93 Campbell Ave., formerly Peroles Restaurant & Bar. Joining the celebration are, from left, chef Howard Smith; customers Jackie Smith-Wright and Ernest McIver; Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton, D-5; May’s nephew Chrishaun Goins; Fred A. Messore, city commissioner of planning and development; mayoral Executive Assistant Lou Esposito; customer Carroll E. Brown; S tate Rep. Michael A. DiMassa, D-116; and May’s son, Justin, daughter, Ashley, and husband, Steven. HerSoul is open Sunday, noon-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-8:30 p.m.; and Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. It offers daily lunch specials from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and drink specials from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Amendola promoted
uring a meeting Aug. 28 at City Hall, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, congratulates 911 dispatcher Jennifer A. Amendola on her promotion to director of the 911 Communications Center and outgoing Director Abe Colon on his impending retirement. Amendola, of Derby, has worked as a telecommunicator of West Haven’s Emergency Reporting System for more than 12 years, including the last four as supervisor of the evening shift.
Marseglia celebrates 102nd birthday
Helen Marseglia receives a mayoral citation in honor of her 102nd birthday from Lou Esposito, executive assistant to Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, during a celebration with friends and loved ones, including Marseglia’s daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Richard Ballerini, on Aug. 28 at the Seacrest Retirement Center, 588 Ocean Ave. Marseglia, an avid dancer and exerciser, was recognized for “leading a remarkable life that is great in years and great in accomplishments.”
Seahawks open RTMFL year 52
Milford’s Zach Dillon needs some help to keep the ball away from Seahawks opponents in Sunday’s season opener.
Seahawks open RTMFL year 52
West Havens Nusir Harris (29) and Miford’s Sam Constantini battle for the ball in Sunday’s Pop Warner opener at Ken Strong Stadium. The Ray Tellier Midget Football League opened its 52nd season of play over the weekend.
