CT Fund for the Environment seeks Assoc. Director of Development

Responsibilities include: planning and executing a major gifts program including solicitation, cultivation and communication strategies to attract large gifts; coordinating production of newsletters and membership solicitations; and coordinating donor/member events. Requirements: a bachelor's degree; 5-7 years fundraising experience, preferably with major gifts; exceptional writing skills with the ability to digest complex concepts and distill them into clear, compelling documents; the ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team (with the Director of Development and Executive Director); exceptional interpersonal skills; and a passion for nature. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Liz Kowalski, CFE, 205 Whitney Avenue, New Haven CT 06511. email: lkowalski@cfenv.org. fax: 203-787-0246

Casting call for actors, singers and dancers

PYTIA Productions/Vital Element Productions, Inc. will hold auditions for actors, singers and dancers for an upcoming gospel song play I'm All Right Now written by local playright Lora "Pie" Langley. Production scheduled for October 20 & 21, 2007.

actor/singer auditions -Thursday, June 28, 6-10pm
singers (for choir and background vocals only) - Friday, June 29, 6-10pm
dancers - Saturday, June 30, noon-4 pm

Auditions will be held at Dixwell Neighborhood Corp., 226 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Details: 752-0224 or 654-1934.

LEAP seeking new Director of Development

The Director of Development will work with the Executive Director and the LEAP Senior Management Team to lead the day to day operations of the organization. S/he will execute all aspects of the development department, including maintaining and cultivating relationships with individual donors, grant writing/reporting, publication of LEAP’s newsletter, public relations, planning/execution of annual LEAP events, and outreach to corporate and foundation contacts.

Full job description at
http://www.leapforkids.org/Volunteer_Opportunities/positionView.asp?PositionID=22

Fair Haven Farmers' Market starts July 12

Local farmers will bring hot food and artists to the Quinnipiac River Park every Thursday from 3-7pm. JUNTA and GAVA are sponsoring the Fair Haven market.

Fans of Barbara Kingsolver's recent Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life will be interested to know that through their CSM (Community Supporting Markets) program, you can order a basket of vegetables and/or fruits to pick up or get delivered once a week. The baskets are either $10 or $15. (Order July baskets by July 2. ) This is a great way to get a selection of fresh food and free recipes regularly. For details on the CSM program, contact Laura at 787-0191, x16.

Looking for interesting stats from human interest surveys?

How Not To Get Elected President
If you wanted to get elected President of the United States, which of these would you least like to be? (At least, according to the fraction of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t vote for a candidate with this characteristic):
a) Black
b) Catholic
c) Homosexual
d) Jewish
e) Female
f) Atheist
The answer is at http://www.data360.org/index.aspx?s_Time_Period=7, an interesting site for finding, sharing, and presenting data.
While you’re browsing it you can see which colleges have the largest endowment per student (there is one in the top five that will shock you), homicide rates by country (guess where the United States ranks before looking), and much, much more.
--from Freakonomics blog

Senior Choice Dining program opens at Greek Olive

If you are over 60 and low-income, a donation of $3 will get you lunch on Wednesdays between 11-2pm at the Greek Olive Diner, 402 Sargent Drive, New Haven. This is a new program of the Community Action Agency with funding from the Agency on Aging of South Central CT, and is designed to appeal to younger seniors who are not interested in attending senior center programs. Reservations are recommended: 387-7700 x251, with seatings between 11 and 12:30pm.

City Wide Youth Coalition Opening

City Wide Youth Coalition, a network of over 40 youth serving agencies throughout New Haven, is seeking a Coalition Manager to lead the process of organizational expansion; research and write grant proposals; develop and implement programs and technical assistance workshops for youth workers; maintain all organizational records; represent CWYC at community events and meetings; coordinate subcommittees; work with community stakeholders on youth-related issues; work on strategic plan and supervise the implementation of policies and goals; coordinate monthly meetings, board meetings, annual events and fundraiser; develop quarterly newsletter; maintain website.

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; internet savvy; excellent communication skills; grant writing.

Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s preferred). Candidate should have a great sense of detail and planning capabilities; knowledge of New Haven and youth sector; ability to network, strategize, and build relationships. Great visionary ability. Able to work on numerous projects simultaneously. Must be flexible and able to attend community meetings/event after office hours. Must be able to work independently.

Contact Brooke Crockett, Coalition Manager 786-5970 x322. Send resume, cover letter and references by June 29 to: brooke@cwyc.org.

Summer Readings and Open Mic Wednesday Evenings at Labyrinth Books New Haven

Wednesdays in June starting 6/13, at 6pm--Yale Summer Session Creative Writing Program and Labyrinth Books present readings by area and visiting authors, creative writing students, and the public.--until all have read or the store closes--free coffee.
June 13: John Crowley reads from his new novel, Endless Things. Details: info-nh@labyrinthbooks.com or call 787.2848 and ask for Joseph.

2007 Eastbound Theatre Auditions June 11–12

2007 Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Fine Arts Council, will hold auditions for Eastbound Summer 2007, a festival of one-act plays that will be presented during the New England Arts & Crafts Festival on July 7 and 8.

Auditions are June 11 and 12 at 7 pm at the Margaret Egan Center on Mathew St. in Milford. Roles are available for 10 men and 8 women, including 2 non-speaking male roles, one African-American man and one older African-American woman.

Details: Tom Rushen, 814-7132 or http://www.milfordarts.org.

Latino art scholarship from ARTE Inc.

Arte Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and promote Latino art and culture. Arte establishes partnerships with community agencies and groups to improve the quality of life of residents through artistic and cultural development. Arte commissions artists, organizes programs, events, shows and exhibits. Arte provides education, employment and scholarships to Latinos.

Annually Arte will award $400 - $700 scholarships to Latino students and individuals of any age interested in pursuing the arts. Scholarships may include performing or visual arts and may be used for art classes, workshops, lessons, supplies, tuition assistance and other appropriate purposes. Applications are due by Aug. 31. Details: 787-2783.