West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Groups

03/01/2026

MARCH 7TH! 1-4pm at Hall High School

The Annual TEEN WELLNESS FAIR: A MINDFUL GETAWAY
A Day to Step Out Of Stress

Grab a Friend or more and join us for a *Free Event* with Henna, Facepaint, Gaming, Bingo, Food, Planting, Card Games, Vertical Jump, Board Games, Raffle & Giveaways & More!

Register: www.tinyurl.com/TWFSavemyspot

Looking to support teens in our West Hartford Community through this special event? Make a donation: https://www.zeffy.com/.../donati.../teen-wellness-fair--2026

01/20/2026

***TONIGHT!!!***
6-7pm (Virtual...and we know you can't resist saying six-seven in your head!)

Why Teens Take Risks:
Understanding Adolescent Risk-taking Through a Developmental Lens

Register here: bit.ly/4qbyYW9

Adolescence is a time of exploration, growth, and increased risk-taking. This online presentation will help parents understand why teens are more inclined toward behaviors such as impulsive driving, substance use, gambling, risky sexual behavior, and problematic internet and media use—and how these behaviors can sometimes signal broader challenges.

The session emphasizes what is developmentally typical, what may warrant concern, and how families and communities can respond supportively. Presented by Yifrah Kaminer, MD, MBA, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Pediatrics, UConn School of Medicine.

05/03/2025

NOT JUST US will be hosting a Greater Hartford Community Unity Event on May 13, 2025 at 6 PM at Immanuel Congregational Church. The goal of the event is to bring community together, learn about available resources, and build relationships with each other. NJU is a statewide collaborative where we support others’ work.

We also are a volunteer group which advocates and brings together communities of color, LGBQTIA+, diverse faiths, disabilities, foster and adoptive, indigenous, and lower socioeconomic incomes. We believe all people should be at the table of decision making and actively participating, listened to, and be a factor in all decisions made. Please contact Brian Donahue at 860-305-4238 for more information. 360

04/12/2025

Wishing a Happy Pesach to all observing and celebrating.

Learn more about this important Jewish holiday and share with your family: https://pjlibrary.org/passover

04/04/2025

Middle and high schoolers are invited to the Teen Wellness Fair & Student Art Show on Saturday, April 5, from 1-4 p.m. at the Town Hall Auditorium. Bring a friend. (Parents/caregivers are welcome too!) Free to attend.

This joyful event features food, music, games, prizes, art, yoga, and fitness activities, school and community resources, and more!

STUDENT ART SHOW - Student artwork with the theme: G.L.O.W. Up: Mind, Body & Soul will be exhibited at the fair.

QPR TRAINING 1:00-2:15 p.m. - What's QPR? It is a su***de prevention training to recognize the warning signs of someone in crisis and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for help. Teens and adults can attend. If interested, sign up here: https://bit.ly/4lvt2FV

ART & YOGA SESSIONS 2:00-2:45 p.m. & 3:00-3:45 p.m. - The way we move and carry ourselves can influence our emotions. Uncover how the time-honored practice of yoga and the creative outlet of expressive arts can transform your internal state. This workshop provides an opportunity to connect with one's inner self and build confidence. Limit: 12 people per session

PARENT WORKSHOPS 2:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. - At 2:30 p.m., discuss tips about engaging with school staff to support children with WHPS Social Worker Shaena Gray. At 3:15 p.m., discuss supporting teens with anxiety and depression with Community Social Worker Jason Tartt will be available for caregivers.

This event is hosted by West Hartford Community of Concern with many community and school partners! Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/2kjsjzn8

03/22/2025

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03/01/2025

RAMAMDAN & EID ANNOUNCEMENT - FCNA

Ramadan 1446 AH: According to FCNA, https://fiqhcouncil.org/calendar/ the first day of Ramadan 1446 is on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The first day of Shawwal, which marks the end of Ramadan, is on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

The Astronomical New Moon is on Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 0:44 Universal Time. On that day, the elongation is more than 8 degrees and moon is more than 5 degrees above the sun everywhere in North America. Therefore, first day of fasting for Ramadan 1446 is on Saturday, March 1, 2025, insha'Allah. Tarawih prayer will start on Friday night Feb 28th 2025

Eidul-Fitr 1446 AH:�The Astronomical New Moon is on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:57 Universal Time. On that day, the elongation is more than 8 degrees and moon is more than 5 degrees above the sun in most of North America. Hence first day of Shawwal and Eid in North America is on Sunday, March 30, 2025, insha'Allah.

Expected date for Eidul-Adha 1446 AH: Based on Saudi Ummul-Qura Calendar is Friday, June 6th 2025

02/24/2025

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02/12/2025

02/05/2025

‼️Additional information about the Listening Sessions‼️
⭐️The Committee website now has a "Task Forces" section at the very bottom of the page with info on parking & agenda.
⭐️Through the agenda, there is a link to register to speak and to submit public comments through a Google Form. Even if you don't have a full 3 minute speech prepared, please register and share your comments/concerns through the Google Form.
⭐️Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes to share.
⭐️Zoom option is only available for the Hartford session on Feb. 13 at 2pm.

The Connecticut General Assembly's Special Education committee will be holding a listening tour across the state that will help to inform their work this session. See details below.