December 27th Affirmation.

I choose to change the way I look at things.
The things I look at differently are changing in positive ways.


         

December 26th Affirmation

I have the right to live in abundance. I feel happy and joyous. My happiness and joy enable me to attract all the good things I desire into my life.

Christmas Eve Affirmation

I am filled with the positive flow of Love today.
 I am love. I am loved. I am wealthy.

Free Event - Eating for Energy! New Haven Public Library

Hello,
You are invited to the following event:

Eating for Energy, with nutrition counselor Marannie Rawls-Philippe

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM New Haven Free Public Library (IVES) 133 Elm St New Haven, 06510 View Map Attend Event Share:

Looking for more energy and balance in the New Year? Start 2013 with an energy foods checklist, and learn how to make your diet work better for you!  Read More Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers, New Haven Free Public Library

Wednesday, December 19th

One Spirit, one Earth, one People... I realize the importance of my contribution.

Wednesday Affirmation

I will spend time in reflection and meditation. I will be focused on my life purpose and take care in making forward strides. While I do these important things I will not forget to cherish the NOW moments.


                         

Tuesday Affirmation

I feel peace and happiness in my heart.




                    

Monday Affirmation

There is light flooding all around me helping me to find my way.

Friday Affirmation

Today I open my eyes and see the world in a new light. I view it as a child seeing a freshly opened flower for the first time.



                 

Thursday Affirmation

I am open to all the health, love and abundance the universe has to offer me.




              

Shine on 9 - 9th Square Holiday Happenings

Shine on 9 | 12.07.12

Shine On9 highlights the holiday decorations in and around the 9th Square while providing opportunities to give this holiday season.

Holiday Cookie Crawl |  gather a baker’s dozen of festive treats while supporting the “Neighbors in Need” dinner hosted by Gateway Community College. $15 includes a keepsake cookie box and a map of participating businesses. Purchase Tickets Here.

Toys for Tots | bring your toy donation to Shine On9 and place in boxes at Project Storefronts, Elm City Market, English Building Market or Luck & Levity.

Artspace | 50 Orange St. |features Robert Zolt and Baroque Blues as part of Shine On9, from 6-8PM. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. For more info.

Yolande’s Bistro & Creperie | 99 Orange St | Offering a discount on appetizers at the bar, as well as a dinner special.

Project Storefronts | 756 Chapel St | hosts the “holiday mART” with artists selling everything from handmade jewelry, artwork, clothing, accessories, quirky stationary, greeting cards, and much more!

Neville’s Fashion Design Studio |63 Orange St. | celebrating holiday cheer with his loyal customers.

Arpaia Lang |806 Chapel St. |  with SO MUCH SHINEY STUFF, during the Shine On9 event, all shoppers enjoy 25% OFF all in-stock regular price merchandise!!!  Tis the season to be jolly….

Reynolds Fine Art | 96 Orange St. | presents Vista: A Study of the Land. Artists Reception is from 5-8PM. For more info.

Graffio Jewelers | 28 Orange St. |  celebrates its 9 on9 anniversary with a small ribbon cutting celebration featuring drinks and pickings with a complimentary ring cleaning.

Marco Polo | 55 Crown St. | features 10% OFF your order and BYOB

green well Organic Tea & Coffee | 44 Crown St. |  lights up its signature indoor cedar tree! Come enjoy the lights while sipping one of our seasonal lattes made with local eggnog or organic peppermint and listening to live music by local musicians Parker’s Tangent. photography by New Haven resident Chris Randall will be on display at the cafe

green well BEING | 38 Crown St. | offer complimentary candle and Christmas light 10 minute chair massages on a first come, first serve basis by Hannah Proch of Maitri Massage, LMT. Snowscape artwork by Chris Heffernan on display.

Art @ The Grove | 71 Orange St. | In collaboration with The Grove , EBK Gallery features artwork by Connecticut and regional artists. For more info.

Tree Lighting Celebration

 

Join us on Thursday, December 6 for the City's annual tradition held on downtown's historic New Haven Green from 4-8pm.

The event is the City's traditional kick-off to the holiday season and is free for the entire family. Enjoy a host of family oriented activities including live musical performances, carousel rides, holiday crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, letter writing to the North Pole and more! Take a photo in the "winter wonderland", with Rudolph or other costumed characters and visit with Santa.*
The 5:30pm Ceremony is hosted by Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and WTNH/MyTV 9's Gil Simmons with special guest Ronald McDonald. Live performances by:

• Celentano Museum Academy
• Wexler-Grant School Choir
• Brennan-Rogers School Choir
• Educational Center for the Arts Vocal Ensemble

The Tree Lighting Celebration is presented in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees plays a part of the city's larger holiday celebration featuring late night shopping, and other festive activities.
Rain date is Friday, December 7.
*Visits with Santa end at 7:30pm.

Photograph courtesy of Judy Sirota Rosenthal

Wednesday Affirmation

I feel joyful! Nothing can take my joy away.


                            

Tuesday Affirmation

I'm smiling because I love myself.


       

Holiday Affirmation

I embrace the holiday season with joy and an open heart. I look at this time of year through the eyes of a child full of excitement. I gift others with kindness and a sincere smile. I feel at peace and view my life as the miracle that it is.