Five Things to do Today in Hamden

Here's some of the activities scheduled for today in Hamden. For a complete list, check our Events section.

1.  -- 6:30 p.m., .

Ever think of becoming a foster parent? Families are needed for children between the ages of 6 and 17 who are of all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

If you are interested in attending the meeting, call Linda at 203-789-4427 ext. 107.

2.  -- 1 p.m.,

The Miller Senior Association of Hamden meets at the Thornton Wilder Hall in the Miller Library Complex. Entertainment will be provided by John Hartman (music from the 1950s). All seniors are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a donation to the Emergency Senior Food Bank.

3.  -- 7 p.m., , 1360 Whitney Ave.

An introduction the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program. TM is a simple, natural, effortless, authentic meditation technique that has been verified by 600 scientific studies to increase clarity and mental potential, reduce stress and improve health, increase balance and improve relationships. FREE. 

4. "" The Movie -- 7 p.m., Miller Library

 “Carbon Nation” a climate change solutions movie (82 minutes), a documentary by Peter Byck. Free Admission.

Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also addresses other social, economic and national security issues. Carbon Nation is an optimistic discovery of what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing and what the world needs to do to prevent (or slow down) the impending climate crisis.

Hamden Solid Waste and Recycling information and Hamden Recycling Stickers will be available. For further information, contact Pamela Roach, Hamden's Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator via email at Proach@Hamden.com or via telephone at (203) 287-7021.

5.  at Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven -- 11 a.m.

1-800-RED-CROSS for more information.