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This Week in Westville is your go-to source for news, events, activities and goings-on in the Westville community. Like NPR and other user-supported media, much of our operations rely on the support of our "local listeners" - you, the reader. In order for the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance to continue providing this valuable community service, we ask you to donate or join WVRA as a Village Person today! Beyond the e-news, WVRA is working every day to make Westville a brighter, safer, more vibrant place to be. To learn more about our Main Street program initiatives, from community and cultural activities, economic revitalization, traffic-calming, historic preservation, and other quality of life efforts, click HERE.
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WVRA
PO Box #3004
Westville Station
New Haven, CT 06515
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The generous support of individuals like you makes it possible for us to exist and make Westville a great place to live. Thank you!
FULL LIST OF VILLAGE PEOPLE HERE
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THE LIBRARY IS OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICK UP M-F 
The Libraries pandemic operating hours for curbside service are Monday through Friday from 10am until 5pm, with staff available by phone for reference questions and any other problems.
Please return all checked out items to any NHFPL book drop. Visit the Library online anytime and find us by phone, email at mitchell@nhfpl.org.
Thursday, March 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Democracy in America @the Virtual NHFPLA Collaboration between the NHFPL and Yale Public Humanities. ZOOM LINK and more info HERE.
Saturdays from 12:00 - 1:30pm
Cultural Academy II THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS- Contact Marian 203-946-8117 Copies of the book are available The New Haven Free Public Library in collaboration with Project Longevity - New Haven and the Urban League of Southern Connecticut presents: Cultural Academy II THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. Click HERE for full details.
Mitchel Library, 37 Harrrison Street, (203) 946-8117
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ONLINE SESSIONS! 
We hope re-open in a new physical space in early 2021. Until then OVH will continue to hold virtual wellness space at least through March 2021. Available through
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The Well For Women, 495 Blake St Suite D, (203) 390-5542
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MewHavenCatCafe.com 904 Whalley Ave, info@MewHavenCatCafe.com
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Strange Ways, 910 Whalley Avenue |
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DaSilva Gallery, 899 Whalley Avenue, (203) 387-2539
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VintanthroModern, 895 Whalley Avenue
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Ariel Shearer Photo
HOURS: WED-SAT 12-6PM SUN 12-5PM
PHONE: (203) 387-8293-STORE
(203) 817-9239-BUY/SELL
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Elm City Sounds, 24 Fountain Street
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ARTWALK PLANNING SESSION
THURSDAY MARCH 25, 7:00PM VIA ZOOM
Time to get ready for Artwalk!
If you aren't already on our list
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
 WEST RIVER WALK REVEALS WORK TO DO AND WHYMarch 22, 2021, The New Haven Independent, by Courtney Luciana- "Nature is a work in progress. Nothing is complete," Frank Cochran said. "Stop thinking, 'I'm going to complete this task.' You're not, and that's good." Cochran (pictured on far left) of the West River Watershed Coalition (WRWC) offered that advice Saturday as he led a pack of eight volunteers throug the West River Watershed Greenway Trail. Their mission: Learn more about the marvels found in the woods, and contribute to preserving them. WRWC, which was established in 2013, develops trails along the West River Greenway, clears invasive plants and vines, clears the river channel, and removes garbage. One of the earliest problems to be tackled after the formation of WRWC was the merger of sewer outfalls. Several years before and after the 1900s, giant sewers, combined with sanitary and storm sewers, would release backup into the city rivers. WRWC has also convinced the government to install bioswales to keep water from getting into storm sewers, and prevent damaging overflows..." Click HERE to comment and read full article. 
Attention all artists: Three $500 prizes will be awarded in our 5th Annual Juried Show "Our DNA"! Open Call to Artists. Deadline: Sunday, May 16. All media welcome. Visit link in bio for submission details and full prospectus We humans are biological siblings, belonging to the genus Homo and, as Sapiens, the last surviving species of our genus. The last year spoke loudly of division and differences, but for this exhibit we ask you as artists to focus on our 99.9% shared genome. Using any tools or languages, explore the belief systems and vocabularies of our family tree that touch on our common destiny and collective value. Remind us who we are. Explain us to ourselves. Reveal something of our common physical or metaphorical DNA, our essential humanity, the soul of the Sapien. FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE
DORAN CT ARTIST IN RESIDENCE GRANT
Yale University Art Gallery is collaborating with Artspace New Haven on the 2021 Happy and Bob Doran Connecticut Artist-in-Residence. The program offers community, financial support, and a group exhibition to Connecticut-based artists via a new artist residency. The new residency will provide up to five artists who live and work in Connecticut with a $15,000 award, among other benefits. The residency is virtual and culminates in a group exhibition at Artspace New Haven in early 2022. Practicing visual artists in all media-and especially those who are recent MFA graduates from any accredited program-are encouraged to apply. Complete details, including application instructions and eligibility requirements, can be found on the Gallery's website.
 PUBLIC ART LEARNING FUND
The Public Art Learning Fund aims to strengthen the field of public art in New England by providing professional development support directly to artists. The PAL Fund provides grants of $500 to $2,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. Through the Public Art Learning Fund, NEFA intends to foster the continued development of more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England. Spring Deadline 2021: Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 11:59 PM Eastern For opportunities that take place between June 2021-May 2022 CLICK HERE to apply and read more.
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ARTWALK ARTIST AND ARTISAN MARKET OPEN CALL!
Saturday May 8, 2021- rain or shine.
Details:
10 x10 space- vendors must provide their own "pop-up" canopy and booth display fixtures/furnishings Mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing guidelines strictly enforced. Limited spaces available on a first come, first serve basis once approved by the screening committee. Early Bird Deadline - APRIL 1ST: $75
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SIX SQUARE JAM IS BACK FOR 2021!
The 6-Square Jam Is Coming Soon. The second annual 6-Square Exhibition and Sale, also known as the "6-Square Jam," is coming to Westville on Mother's Day Weekend as part of ArtWalk 2021. Complete info and instructions HERE.
This is a community-wide, all-inclusive art show in which everyone, no matter your level of artistic skill, is invited and welcome to participate. Explore your creativity, make art with your family or "pandemic bubble" and join in the fun.
All artwork submitted in accordance with the simple 6-Square guidelines will be displayed and available for sale. Art is displayed anonymously and every piece is sold for the same price -- $20 ($10 for pieces created by youth artists under the age of 13) - highlighting that everyone's creative expression is valued. And unlike many other events of this type, it's 100% FREE to enter!
Submissions will be excepted starting April 2.
Submit your art by the deadline: April 30, 2021 Submitting your artwork is pretty easy, too. It just takes 2 steps: First, download the entry form HERE and fill it out. You will need to complete a separate entry form for each piece of art you want to submit. Then, get your art to us. You can mail in your art or drop it off, like this: Mail to: WVRA 6-Square Jam c/o D. Petrie 582 Central Ave. New Haven, CT 06515 (Don't forget to enclose your entry forms) Drop-off Dates and Times: Every Tuesday in April, from 3pm to 7pm Every Friday in April, from 11am to 3pm Saturday, April 24, from noon to 4pm Thursday, April 29, from 3pm to 7pm Drop-off Location: 582 Central Ave. (between Fountain and Willard) New Haven, CT 06515 Then Come down to ArtWalk 2021 in the Westville. Visit the 6-Square exhibit and sale at 16 Fountain Street, and all of the other activities that ArtWalk has to offer. You will also find the 6-Square Jam online at westvilleartwalk.org.
All proceeds will go to our newly established WESTVILLE SMALL BUSINESS FUND, which will offer small grants to help sustain operations for small businesses, including self-employed people, in and around Westville Village. All purchases and donations up to $5,000 will be matched by WVRA, the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance!Unsold artwork becomes the property of WVRA and may be used for other events and sales at WVRA's discretion.
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Tuesday, April 6th + Wednesday, April 7th:
DOUBLE DATE NIGHT (S) @KLG AND CAMACHO GARAGE
Grab your love (or your friend!) - even double-up with another couple if you'd like - and hit the village! First, you'll visit KLG for an intimate tour of Looking Up!, and walk away with a very special memento of the experience. Getting a culture fix will undoubtedly stir up your appetite, so then you'll walk over to Camacho Garage to enjoy 2 drinks/2 apps. No takeout available. $40 per pair/couple. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054AA8AC2EA4F85-date5.
Sunday, April 11, 5 - 6pm SALON THRIVE
LAST CHANCE TO SEE FRENCH POSTCARDS BY PENRHYN AND ROD COOK
This is the last week of French Postcards @KLG! Next week, our new exhibition, Looking Up, with Chris Ferguson and Amanda Duchen opens! And we have an active Call For Artists running now! Visit http://www.kehlerliddellgallery.comfor all that good info! KLG is Open for Limited Hours, and by Appointment Friday, Saturday, and first Sundays of the month, 11am - 2pm, with a maximum of 4 visitors allowed in the space. Appointments are also welcome. Email kehlerliddell@gmail.com or call 203-389-9555 to schedule your private viewing.
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SHOP FROM HOME THROUGH VIRTUALWESTVILLE.COM!
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Westville's dynamic and international food scene continues to grow! Let's keep it vibrant over these tough winter months. Dine In or Take Out. And Gift Cards for everyone! Check out our Virtual Westville website by clicking HERE
or individual lists below.
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