Homework Help Night at New Haven Public Library

Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm, Young Adult Librarian Sunnie Lovelace will team up with local tutors to help students in grades 6-12 to research assignments. Details: 946-8130 x234 or s.lovelace@nhfpl.org.

Life Haven Seeks Child Care Director

Life Haven, a temporary shelter that provides a safe and nurturing environment for homeless pregnant women and women with young children, is seeking an individual to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children within the childcare center at Life Haven. The director will manage the childcare center, supervise childcare staff to provide childcare services and provide direct care and support to homeless children and their families in a licensed childcare setting. $45,000 salary, plus benefits. Full job description at: http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=c2ef3ec205&attid=0.1&disp=vah&view=att&th=1186153567468cca

New legislation considers opening state employee insurance pool to municipalities

Just introduced to the CT General Assembly:
Raised Bill 5536 seeks to reduce costs to municipalities and increase benefits for employees by opening up the state employee insurance pool to municipalities, including pubic libraries.

If I read the bill correctly, this would also be available to nonprofit agencies and small companies.
You may submit testimony concerning this bill. Find the text of the bill at: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2008/TOB/h/pdf/2008HB-05536-R00-HB.pdf

A public hearing is scheduled for March 7 at noon in Room 2E of the Legislative Office Building. This is the only bill scheduled for this hearing.

Submitted by Sharon Brettschneider, Connecticut State Library, 757-6665 or sbrett@cslib.org

Discover New England’s 13th Annual Tourism Summit and International Marketplace Hits New Haven April 14-16

This three-day event features workshops, networking opportunities and one-on-one business meetings with national and international tourism operators. It will take place at Omni New Haven. Details: www.discovernewengland.org/summit.html

AAUW Branch Offers Scholarship for Shoreline Woman

The Connecticut Shoreline Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $2,000 scholarship to an eligible woman enrolled or planning to enroll full- or part-time in an accredited college or university.

Applicant must have completed at least 60 credits and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. She must also be a resident of one of the following towns: Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Madison, Killingworth, Clinton or Westbrook, and she cannot be related to an AAUW Shoreline Branch member. Award will be determined by the student’s financial need, academic performance and personal qualifications. Application forms can be obtained at public libraries in the towns mentioned or by phoning 483-5989, 453-9793, or 453-4416.

The deadline for applications is on or before May 1, 2008.

Volunteer Opportunities at Solar Youth

Solar Youth is a New Haven-based nonprofit youth development and environmental education organization that works entirely with students that live in the public housing developments of New Haven.

Solar Youth is looking for adult volunteers to help supervise children ages 9-14 during Service/Adventure crew days this spring. Volunteers can come once, twice, or whenever they feel like helping out! There is no long-term commitment for adult volunteers; just call the week before the project to sign on.

For details about upcoming projects, please contact Kelly Misiak at 387-4189 or visit http://www.solaryouth.com/.

Empower New Haven seeks Program Manager

Empower New Haven is looking for a program manager for its capacity building initiatives. For job description: http://www.empowernewhaven.org/1505

Please send cover letter and resume by Friday March 7 to Kia Levey, Capacity Building Initiatives Administrator, 59 Elm St.Suite 410, New Haven CT 06510. Inquiries: 776-2777 or kialevey@empowernewhaven.org.

Apply for CLP Environmental Community Grants by April 15

$250-$1000 grants are available for projects that will improve or preserve the environment in CT, MA and/or NH. Groups and individuals may apply. More information at www.nu.com/environmental/grant.asp or call (860) 665-3951.

Leeway To Be featured on The Faith Middleton Show Feb. 18

At 3pm on Monday afternoon, February 18, tune your radio or computer to The Faith Middleton Show on WNPR (90.5FM). Faith will interview Leeway Executive Director Martha Dale and Peter Selwyn, MD, MPH, who directs the Palliative Care Service and HIV Palliative Care Program at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York. They will be discussing the current landscape of AIDS care. http://www.cpbn.org/.

Nominations Invited To Honor Volunteers

The Greater New Haven Association of Volunteer Administrators (AVA) will honor Nancy Ciarliglio as their Volunteer of the Year at the 11th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 am–9:30 am at Amarante's, New Haven.

The community is invited to nominate other volunteers to participate in this community-wide celebration of volunteerism, civic engagement and social entrepreneurialism!

Awards Category: Please check one category per nomination.
( ) Youth Volunteer ( ) Rising Star (New Volunteers) ( ) Leadership
( ) Distinguished Service (Retirees) ( ) Spirit of Volunteerism (Corporate) ( ) Building Bridges On Higher Plateaus (Nonprofit)

Nominations of 200 words or less may be emailed to
cdimartino@rmh-ct.org and jmccrayprice@uwgnh.org by March 21.

Nominee: ____________________Nominee Phone: ______________
Organization nominee volunteers for:______________________________
Nominated by: ______________________ Email: _________________
Phone: _____________________
Volunteer’s role and activities: _____________________________________
Volunteer impact within the associate organization and the community: _________________________________________________________

Want To Be in a Movie?

Comer & Gallucio Casting is looking for extras of all ages for the major studio film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher. Filming runs February through April 2008 in CT, including Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury and other areas.

If you are interested in being an extra, please send your name, phone, height, weight, age range recent snapshot/picture, & preferred CT location to: shopaholicct@gmail.com.

source: Lindylee.Gold@ct.gov

Need Funding for Your Charitable Organization?

The New Haven Public Library is a Cooperating Collection for the Foundation Center, the nation's leading online resource for funding research (http://nhbulletin.blogspot.com/http://www.foundationcenter.org/). Our nonprofit center provides access to databases and books that provide powerful support to the region's nonprofit organizations and philanthropic initiatives.

For example, when you log in to the Foundation Directory Online you can, in a surprisingly short period of time, create a list of potential funders customized to the needs and mission of your organization or community group. Save this list or email it to yourself and voila! you can study it later at your convenience.

Want more information? Please contact Seth Godfrey, 946-7431 or sgodfrey@nhfpl.org.

Job Opening at Women & Family Life Center in Guilford

The Women & Family Life Center (WFLC) seeks a dynamic and creative team-player to serve as its f/t Program Administrator, responsible for program development, marketing and coordination—including ongoing weekly programs (8-16 people) to large special events (200+ people). Required: excellent interpersonal skills, familiarity with nonprofit operations, ability to multi-task, and sense of humor. Email cover/resume to lizapetra@snet.net. http://www.womenandfamilylifecenter.org/.

Long Wharf Musical Theatre Week for Middle & High School Students

Long Wharf Theatre Studio presents Behind the Music, a week-long musical theatre session for middle & high school students, Feb. 18-22, 9-noon. $200.

Students will spend the week exploring the text and songs behind popular Broadway musicals, learning ways to communicate story through music and dialogue. Details: 787-4284 x294 or jim.clark@longwharf.org.

Youth Courage Awards

Apply by March 3, 2008
Each year the Colin Higgins Foundation ( http://colinhiggins.org ) Youth Courage Awards program salutes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, and Queer youth (through age 21) who demonstrate courage in the face of adversity and discrimination based on gender and/or sexual orientation.
In 2008, two honorees will each receive a $10,000 grant which will be presented in NYC at the Trevor Project Benefit Gala in June, plus an expense-paid trip to the 2009 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force ( http://thetaskforce.org ) Creating Change Conference.

Details: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10011200/colinhiggins

Bach's Lunches start up Feb. 15

Neighborhood Music School serves up another Bach’s Lunch concert series beginning February 15. This popular Friday noontime series features the school’s music and dance faculty in the Recital Hall.
February 15--Contemporary Modern Dance to the Music of Bach / Judie Clark Dance Theatre Company

February 22--Conversation Among Equals: Romantic Chamber Works / Viara Albonetti (violin), Bethany Eby (viola ), Yun-Yang Lin (cello), Alexis Zingale (piano).

February 29--Magical Marimba / Gretchen Hary performs original and transcribed works by John Williams and others.

March 7--Elite Syncopations / Art Hovey (tuba) leads the NMS Ragtime Ensemble, with Larry Zukof (recorder), Chris Radawiec (flute), Reesa Gringorten (clarinet), Erika Stierli (violin), Rebecca Patterson (cello), Margaret Ann Martin (piano).

March 14--Early Music /NMS faculty members present a program of eclectic morsels. Performers include Marshall Barron, Grace Feldman, Phoebe Barron, Julia Blue Raspe, Marie Dalby and Margaret Ann Martin on voice, recorder, viola da gamba, and other instruments.

March 28--Daydreams and Fantasies /Naomi Senzer (flute) and Rebecca Flannery (harp)

April 4--What Shape Are You In? /A program with Laura Richling (piano) who asks this intriguing question.

Details: Lisa@nmsmusicschool.org or 624-5189 x30

Does your organization offer financial literacy training or small business development programs?

If the answer is YES, you can now request bulk quantities of donated Quicken products from Tech Soup.
Four different versions of Quicken are now available in lots of 25 or 100 units
* Quicken Basic/New User 2007 (Admin fee - $50 for 25 units,$100 for 100 units)
* Quicken Deluxe 2007 (Admin fee - $75 for 25 units, $200 for100 units)
* Quicken Premier 2007 (Admin fee - $75 for 25 units, $200 for100 units)
* Quicken Home & Business 2007 (Admin fee - $100 for 25 units,$300 for 100 units)
Details: http://ga0.org/ct/p7AoXN41ZTa9/

ELIGIBILITY: U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits; U.S. public libraries. Donations are available only to organizations that provide training programs in personal financial literacy or small business development. For full eligibility requirements, see: http://ga0.org/ct/RpAoXN41ZTa-

Openings Announced at Christian Community Action

1) Vocational Coordinator wanted to provide vocational rehabilitation services to families that reside in the Stepping Stone Transitional Housing Program and Hillside Family Shelter. Candidate should have extensive program coordination and supervisory experience; computer literacy, strong written & verbal communication and administrative skills; Bi-lingual is a plus.

Send resume/cover by February 25 to CCA Executive Director, 168 Davenport Ave., New Haven CT 06519.

2) Case Manager for families that reside in our Hillside Family Shelter. Qualifications include college degree or extensive case work experience with families, knowledge of services and programs in the greater New Haven area, extensive computer experience, good writing & organizational skills.

Send resume and cover letter by February 25 to HFS Director, CCA, 168 Davenport Ave, New Haven CT 06519.

No phone calls please.

Christian Community Action Annual Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation Anti-Hunger Challenge

Last year CCA raised almost $49,000 in cash and food donations for their Food Pantry Program during this challenge, and this year's goal is $55,000. Please help by holding a food drive or making a donation (each can of food=$1 matching donation from foundation).

Details: 777-7848 x112.

Nominations due by Feb. 15 for New Haven Business Times' 14th Annual Noteworthy Women

Nominations are requested for the 2008 New Haven Business Times' 20 Noteworthy Women awards. Twenty women in the Greater New Haven business community will be recognized for their professional success, and they will be featured in the April 2008 issue of New Haven Business Times.

Please send your nominations by February 15, 2008: FAX to 483-0522 or EMAIL to jenfrey@ctbusinesstimes.com.

Nominee ________________________________Date: ____________
Her current position: ________________________________________
Company/Organization: ______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________ Fax #: _________________
Nominated by: ___________________________Phone: _____________

Commuter Services Just Got Better!

ConnDOT Commuter Services has expanded the Guaranteed Ride Program to include up to four (4) rides per calendar year for all previously eligible modes (Easy Street vanpools, Shore Line East monthly ticket holders, and Express Bus monthly pass holders).

To find out more about regional carpools, vanpools, trains and bus service, call RIDEWORKS at 777-7433 or visit www.rideworks.com.

Volunteer tutors needed!

If you are interested in working with adults in the Greater New Haven area as a Literacy Volunteer tutor, go to www.lvagnh.org and submit an application. The next New Tutor Orientations will take place at the Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden:

• Wednesday, February 27, 6-8 pm
• Saturdays, March 8 and 15, 10:30-4.

Call 865-3867 for more information.