This Week in Hamden: Pet Parade, Halloween Dance

New to this event will be a Flea Market, which opens at 8 a.m. for set up and runs from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fee per space is $20. Also new to this year is a food court.  Vendors from the Hamden Farmers Market in are making a "curtain call" appearance and will be on site from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

— The Hamden Youth Services Bureau will host a “Halloween” Discovery Dance on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hamden Youth Center gym, located at the Hamden Board of Education Building, 60 Putnam Ave. (back of the building entrance). This inclusive dance is open to youth ages 13-21 of all abilities, with chaperones. Entertainment and music will be provided by DJ Joe. In addition, pizza and refreshments will be served. For only $5 per person (including parents, chaperons and staff) it is sure to be a great night. Don't forget to wear a costume for extra Halloween fun. Because of limited capacity, pre-registration is strongly suggested. For additional information and to RSVP, contact Beth Chiarillo at the Hamden Youth Services Bureau at 203-777-2610 ext.137 or bstudniarski@hamden.com. 


— Here's this week's government meetings:

Monday, Oct. 21: 

Town Center Park Commission: 10 a.m. Hamden Government Center First Floor Conference Room.

Civil Service Commission, 9 a.m., Town Attorney Conference Room of Hamden Government Center.

Clean & Green Commission, 7 p.m. Hamden Government Center 3rd floor conference room.

Tuesday, Oct. 22:

Energy Use and Climate Change Commission special meeting, 7 p.m. Hamden Government Center First Floor Conference Room.

Wednesday, Oct. 23:

Human Services Commission, 7 p.m. Hamden Government Center 3rd floor conference room.