Roland Lemar

The state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated once again, it is effective through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. Residents are encouraged to take precautions during the heat wave, including staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and checking on older adults, young children, and other vulnerable individuals who may be at greater risk of heat-related illness. Click here to read the governor's release with prevention tips to stay safe and hydrated.

Cooling centers will be available for anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat. Click here to find a list of active cooling centers or call 2-1-1.

The Connecticut Department of Labor has released its latest resource guide, 2025 Connecticut Career Paths, providing tools, strategies, and insights to help individuals explore career opportunities and make informed decisions.

Published by the Department's Office of Research in partnership with the Connecticut Career Resource Network (CCRN), the guide serves as a valuable resource for students, career explorers, and job seekers across Connecticut.

Designed as a quick-reference resource, the guide includes locations and contact information for American Job Centers, the Department of Labor's job bank, career and educational resources, and key government programs. It also features articles on apprenticeships, student success planning, resume design basics, and other career development topics.

In addition, the guide provides detailed information on more than 360 occupations in Connecticut, including job descriptions, current employment figures, projected annual openings, salary ranges, required education and training, and the essential skills employers are seeking.

Click here to access the guide.

Questions about the guide may be directed to the Office of Research at ccrn@ct.gov.

Click here for a list of Summer Meal locations and hours of operation.
 

The City of New Haven, local non-profits and other organizations will be offering activities such as: Summer Camps; Movies in the Park; Family Fun Days; organized sports clinics; open swims at pools and splash pads; arts and cultural programs; academic tutoring and enrichment programs; youth employment opportunities; and more.

Click here to access the newly released Mayor’s 2026 Summer Youth Guide.

Click here to access the New Haven Pubic Library events calendar.

Movies in the Plaza brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings through October in downtown New Haven’s Pitkin Plaza (145 Orange Street).

Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.

This event is free and open to the public, there is free popcorn and snacks, and it is a (leashed) pet-friendly event.

The next movie showing: Zootopia 2 on July 15 at 8:00 p.m.