And just like that, it’s November and Thanksgiving are on our doorstep… which also means Winterfest Hartford is also on our doorstep (literally and figuratively). The SoDo NRZ proudly supported them during their Sustainable CT matching fund drive. Winterfest costs upwards of $300k for five weeks of FREE skating, skate rentals, and lessons. Please consider donating so that more Hartford children (and adults) can enjoy skating in our beautiful Bushnell Park. Any donation amount is welcome. Looking for something to do that is less outdoorsy? Visit the “Things To Do” page of our website, or the Hartford.com website.
Our next SoDo meeting is Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Hartford, 136 Capitol Avenue (enter through the small white building to the right of the main church.) Or join us via Zoom. Here are the Meeting link and Agenda.
Your NRZ has two big projects in the works right now:
1) In conjunction with updating our NRZ Strategic Plan, we are also developing a ten-year Neighborhood Plan, with help from the City of Hartford Planning Division and FHI Studios. All neighbors are welcome to their upcoming meetings and workshops. The next one is Monday, November 25 at 5:30 pm and includes a Mini Tour of the 55 Elm Annex. If you are interested in participating, please contact Leah Beckett for more info and to register to attend.
2) Our newly formed Community Outreach Working Group is hard at work planning a campaign to engage more of our neighbors. If you own a business or run an organization in SoDo, please take this two-minute survey. Your input will be very helpful as the committee develops a welcome/info kit, marketing materials, door-knocking, and social activities for this campaign. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above, send an email to sodonrz@gmail.com. All are welcome!
