🧧Generosity Abounds in Wallingford!🧧

Food Donations, Books Clubs, Sushi, Music & More!

Mar 02, 2025

Hello, Wallingford Friends! 👋

Congrats and thanks are in order to local VFW 591 of Wallingford and the Lyman Hall Agricultural Department, which each sponsored food drives for Masters Manna Food Pantry. The VFW drive generated 610 pounds of food, while the Lyman Hall one generated 140 pounds. That’s a whole lot of food for those affected by food insecurity. Congrats to all involved and keep the generosity coming!💪

🌟 Featured Event: Free Vein Disease Seminar at the Y🌟

As part of its health care series, the local YMCA is holding a free senior seminar on vein disease: from risk factors to treatment. The lecture will include information on risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for vein disease including the newest technologies, a non thermal vena seal procedure and treatment insurance coverage. This event is free and walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred.
When: Friday, March 7
Where: West Side Wallingford Family YMCA, 8 North Turnpike Road
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register: Pre-Registration is encouraged
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Book Club at Paradise Hills Vineyard 📖
Head on over to Paradise Hills Vineyard for a fun gathering where they talk books and wines. This week’s discussion will feature the book Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson.
When: Wednesday, March 5
Where: Paradise Hills Vineyard, 15 Windswept Hill Road
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm
Register: Free, but please register

Phil Wickham’s Sing-a-Long Tour 🎤

Don't miss the Phil Wickham, Kristian Stanfill, and Cody Carnes "Singalong Tour" concert at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre. The show is expected to be a night of worship with acoustic guitars, piano and voices lifting up.
When: Saturday, March 8
Where: Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road
Time: 7 pm
Register: Oakdale Theatre Tickets

Community Letter Writing Session ✍️

In partnership with the Wallingford Library, Radical Advocates for Cross-Cultural Education (RACCE) have scheduled a seminar to discuss the importance of supporting incarcerated youth. The guest speaker will be Miguel Delvalle. RACCE’s Community Letter Writing Program promotes social connections for incarcerated youth across Connecticut by exchanging letters of support, messages of love and creative writing or artwork.
When: Saturday, March 8
Where: Wallingford Library, 200 North Main Street
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register: Free Registration

Fun at Gouveia Vineyards! 🎶

Enjoy a night of fun and entertainment with SBD Acoustia at Gouveia Vineyards, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Road, on Sunday, March 9 from 2-5 pm.

Sushi Class at Wallingford Marketplace 🍣

Join the fun at the Wallingford Marketplace for a unique night of making sushi! The 2-hour experience includes: 2 rolls (vegetarian and California), step-by-step instructions on how to make sushi, all the ingredients and tools to create your sushi masterpieces, personal time with the chef, entertainment and engagement for all, tips on presentation and Instagram-worthy sushi. This class is perfect for sushi beginners and enthusiasts. No experience necessary!
When: Wednesday, March 5
Where: Wallingford Marketplace, 144 Center Street
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Register: Tickets
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Sacred Song and Community with Kirtan 🎵
Join in for a soulful Kirtan at Divinely Rooted Studio. Come together in sacred song and community and immerse yourself in the heart-opening practice of Kirtan. The night is expected to be a powerful journey of mantra chanting, connection and inner peace. For those who don’t know, Kirtan is a call and response style of chanting sacred mantras accompanied by music including harmonium to create a melodic harmony.
When: Saturday, March 8
Where: Divinely Rooted Studio, 33 N. Main Street Suite B
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm
Register: Book here
Tre Paul at Gaetano’s 🎸
Enjoy rock, oldies and singalongs with Tre Paul and a three-piece band at Gaetano’s Tavern, 40 North Main Street, on Friday, March 7 from 7-10 pm