October 2026
College Fair at the
Dixwell Community Q House
Seniors, your next chapter starts here! Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs and the Dixwell Community Youth Council invite 12th graders to meet admissions representatives from 37 colleges and universities, including four HBCUs. Get your questions answered about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life, and start planning your future.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Dixwell Community Q House
197 Dixwell Ave, New Haven
Free and open to all Hamden, West Haven, New Haven, charter and private school 12th graders. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register.
Halloween Festival
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
Bring the whole family to the Q House for our annual Halloween Festival, presented in collaboration with LEAP. Come in costume and get ready for an evening of games, music, and fun.
From 4:30 to 6:30 PM, the Q House will be packed with activities in every room. There will be face painting, a photo booth, Halloween games, arts and crafts, dance activities, and a Halloween movie in the senior center. Families can also visit community resource tables and vendors, and grab some food while they’re here.
Outside on the plaza, enjoy live performances, line dancing, and music.
At 6:30 PM, we’ll gather on the plaza to kick off trick-or-treating, a safe, neighborhood-style experience for kids.
Questions? Call the Q House at 475-306-6936.
See you at the Q!
His Divine Will Fellowship, Inc. presents Keep It Clean Komedy, an afternoon of clean, family-friendly stand-up to benefit the 16th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day of Joy.
Proceeds support Day of Joy, a free Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Dixwell Community Q House. Families throughout New Haven will enjoy a family-style, sit-down dinner and receive groceries, coats for children, and diapers. Day of Joy is presented by His Divine Will Fellowship, Inc. in partnership with the Dixwell Community Q House.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM
64 Carmel Street, New Haven, CT
Lineup
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Headliner: Comedian Randy Young
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Featured Comedian: Kellz GotJokes
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Host: Savanda Latrece
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Co-Host: Monica Mckay
Visionaries: Bishop Johnny Adkins and Dr. Brenda Adkins
This is a free event, and all are welcome. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of laughter that helps feed and warm New Haven families this Thanksgiving.
Questions? Call His Divine Will Fellowship at 860-710-0328.
December 2026
First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop
📅 Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Ready to start building your financial future? Join us at the Q House for a free First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop, presented in partnership with Connex Credit Union as part of their collaborative Financial Wellness series.
Spend the evening with Jeannette Lucky, Community Development Loan Officer with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Jeannette will walk you through the steps to prepare for buying your first home — from understanding your finances and credit, to navigating the mortgage process with confidence.
You'll also learn about the benefits of becoming a Connex member. (To join Connex, you must live, work, worship, or attend school in Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, or Fairfield County.)
Whether you're just starting to think about homeownership or actively planning your next steps, this workshop is a welcoming space to ask questions and gather the tools you need.
