Water, water everywhere...

The Main Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library sustained a waterpipe break today and we're still evaluating damage. While we shopvac the floors and remove soggy books from shelves, the library is closed to the public. We will reopen as soon as possible--and fully intend to carry out our BIG READ-ALOUD on Wednesday at ALL BRANCHES. Stay tuned!!

See the Festival from the inside out--Become a Volunteer!

From June 9-23, lend a helping hand--morning, noon or night--to mount the 12th annual Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven. Join forces with hundreds of volunteers by assisting in popular festival walking tours, manning the information booth on the Green, helping with children’s activities, ushering at performance venues, lending support in the festival’s main office, surveying festival-goers--to name just a few of the hands-on jobs available.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the festival, so join the fun and help the Festival come alive! Contact Rachel Shapiro at volunteer@artidea.org, go to www.artidea.org or call 498.3750.

Senior Community Service Employment Training Program

The Agency on Aging of So. Cen. CT offers employment counseling and placement for people aged 55 +. Paid and unpaid programs are available to qualified individuals. To qualify for the paid Senior Community Service Employment Training Program an individual must be at least 55 years old, physically and mentally capable of performing p/t duties, employable in a non-subsidized workplace after the program, resident of New Haven county; and must meet federal income guidelines.

For more information, please call 752-3059.

Opening at Clifford Beers

Chief Executive Officer
The Clinic’s mission is to provide accessible community-based mental health services and advocacy to promote healthy and resilient lives for children and families.
The nation’s oldest nonprofit, community-based, children’s behavioral health outpatient clinic seeks visionary leader for top executive position. Principal responsibilities include overseeing programmatic and financial operations and interfacing with funding sources.
Minimum requirements: advanced degree in business administration, social work, psychology or related field; or Bachelors Degree with 5-10 years of demonstrated, relevant, progressively responsible experience. Competitive Compensation, commensurate with experience. Please attach employment materials in Microsoft Word format to ceo@cliffordbeers.org

Famous Faces, Famous Cases exhibit

The New Haven Bar: From the Colonies to Today, a historical exhibition covering 300 years of law and lawyers in New Haven and their impact on the community, runs May 1-Oct. 27 at New Haven Museum and Historical Society, 114 Whitney Ave. Details: http://www.newhavenbar.org/.

Free wireless service now at downtown New Haven Public Library

The Main Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library just added a new service: free wireless connectivity.

Some details:

• a valid library card is needed to logon (non-residents may request guest pass)
• requirements: laptop with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networking; most WiFi equipment is compatible
• wireless network is NOT secure
• wireless network is subject to the same internet filtering as other computers in the library
• no printing capability at this time
• All users must comply with Library's Internet Safety Policy (inquire at service desks) and the library assumes no responsibility for safety of equipment, notebook/laptop configurations, or data files resulting from wireless access.

For more information, please call 946-8130.

Suggested online resources for nonprofits

Bob Hilliard (robert.hilliard@prodigy.net) recommends the Utica Public Library's handout for Internet Resources for Nonprofits:
http://www.uticapubliclibrary.org/non-profit/prospects.html

Tryouts for New Haven County Cutters May 12

New Haven County Cutters will hold an open tryout for players with professional or significant college experience on Saturday, May 12, 9 am, at Yale Field. All participants must bring their own gloves and shoes and be dressed in apparel appropriate for a baseball tryout. Following the tryout, qualified players will be invited to participate in the Cutters’ spring training camp the following week.

Details 777-5636. Register at http://www.prodreams.tv/index.html.