Hamden s Leng wanted security guards to do COVID-19 screenings. Council said no.
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Hamden Memorial Town Hall at the intersection of Dixwell and Whitney Avenues Monday April 1, 2019Clare Dignan / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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HAMDEN In the wake of a disagreement over a plan to hire security guards for COVID-19 screenings, Hamden’s town buildings have begun reopening to the public.
Last spring, Hamden joined municipalities across the state and closed the doors of its government buildings due to the threat of COVID-19. But as other town halls and libraries reopened with restrictions, Hamden’s remained shut.
WOW To Do List: Farmers markets and more
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5th Annual Singin’ Broadway
Southwest Florida s most talented singers are back again on the Marco stage at the Marco Presbyterian Church, 875 W. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. “Singin’ Broadway” features songs from your favorite Broadway musicals. By attending you will help us save our theater. The shows are Feb. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 on Saturday. Information: theateronmarco.com.
Farmers’ Market
Marco Island Farmers’ Market, 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 901 Park Avenue, Marco Island. Information: cityofmarcoisland.com.
South Collier Farmers Market
Open every Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6060 Collier Blvd., two miles south of U.S. 41 in the Naples Outlet Collection’s parking lot. Delicious food, farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music and food trucks in an outside venue. Vendor booths available. Information: 239-778-7753 or southcollierfarmersmarket.com.
WOW To Do List: Treasures in the Trunk, more
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The Marco Players presents ‘Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat!’
“Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat!,” a premiere by Patti Corsini Caroli, Carole Fenstermacher, and Natalie King, authors with life stories itching to be told. It’s on stage now through Feb. 28, at The Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Shows are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. and general admission tickets are $38.50 each. Tickets are on sale beginning Jan. 20 at TheMarcoPlayers.com or by calling the box office at 239-642-7270.
WOW To Do List: Ben Rosenblum Jazz, more
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Matt Papa at Marco Church
Contemporary singer, songwriter Matt Papa is currently the guest artist at Marco Church, 875 W. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. A Christian music hymn writer, worship leader and veteran of record deals with nine albums under his belt. Join Papa as Marco Church, beginning Feb. 7 until March 28; shifts to three worship services: 8 a.m. (worship center), 9 a.m. (fellowship hall) and 10:30 a.m. (worship center). Marco Church follows social distancing guidelines as well as offers livestreaming at MarcoChurch.com. For information call Marco Church at 239-394-8186.
3 To Do: Kiwanis Texas Hold’em, more
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1. Kiwanis Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
The Marco Island Kiwanis Clubs’ 3rd Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament is Jan. 22 at Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Get ready to have an evening of fun, fellowship and poker. Seating capacity is 140 players so register now.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with free lessons. Tournament starts at 6. To register:
https://marcokiwanis.org/(S(55rpm045l2ztcq55wkpy4b45))/texasholdem
or contact Lucky Lang: LuckyTeamFL@gmail.com.
2. La Petite Gallery artists receptions
La Petite Gallery will feature the amazing journey of art created by Carolyn Burger. Burger will feature works of all different subjects, styles, colors, and size in her exhibition (Jan. 11-Feb. 2). La Petite Gallery will also feature the impressionist inspired works of Pat Perrotti. Perrotti uses her impressionistic style to paint florals, boats, figures, seascapes, and still life (Feb. 9- March