This Week in Hamden: It's Christmas!

The refuse and recycling schedule will be delayed by one day beginning Wednesday, Dec. 25 due to the Christmas holiday. This means that those addresses scheduled for pick-up on Wednesday, Dec. 25 will have their refuse and recycling picked up on Thursday and so on throughout the rest of the week. Those residents whose pick-up is Friday will have a Saturday morning pick-up. Monday the 23rd and Tuesday the 24th will have a regular pick-up. 

Tuesday, Dec. 24:

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: Dunbar United Church of Christ will celebrate Christmas Eve with a traditional candlelight service featuring carols and bible readings. The service will begin at 5 p.m. at the church at 767 Benham St.  All are welcome for this joyous, uplifting celebration.

Wednesday, Dec. 25:

Congregation Mishkan Israel Hosts Family & Communty Concert: Congregation Mishkan Israel hosts its annual Family and Community Concert of Jewish Music at 4:00 p.m.Come sing, dance and be joyful to the sounds of the Nu Haven Kapelye. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for Seniors & children under 13 and $20 for families (4 or more). Attendees are also asked to bring non-perishable food items for a local food pantry.

Friday, Dec. 27:

Candle Making Workshop: Learn how to make traditional hand-dipped taper candles at this simple and educational workshop presented by Hamden’s Department of Arts, Recreation & Culture at Brooksvale Park. Drop in between the hours of 10 and 1 and have some fun while learning a little about the history of candlemaking. For $5 each participant can make a pair of candles in a variety of colors and or scents. Most participants are done in 30 minutes. Due to the hot wax the program is not advised for young children. School age children and adults are welcome! The workshop takes place in the Veterans’ Memorial Hall at the park. Pre-Registration is appreciated so we know how much wax to prepare. Call the park at 203-287-2669 or email staff@brooksvale.org