Fall Book Series at Woodbridge Library

Studies in Scarlet: Readings in Crime and Punishment will be led by Mark Schenker, Associate Dean of Yale College. This Fall Series will survey four works of world literature that focus on the topic of crime and punishment, considering issues of secrecy and community, guilt and innocence, justice and mercy, and revenge and reconciliation. Schedule as follows:

Sept. 25 – Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
Oct. 23 – A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Nov. 20 – The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
Dec. 18 – The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad

All sessions begin at 7pm. This is a free program, and registration is required. Copies of all works will be provided to registered participants. Details: 389-3466 or pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.

Greater New Haven Online Discussion Website Now Open!

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and its affiliate, Valley Community Foundation, have launched a new electronic forum for all of us in Greater New Haven to share our different perspectives about community needs and opportunities. Take a look: http://www.gnhcommunity.org --and join the discussions!

Captains and volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 20

Clean up is sponsored by Save the Sound, a program of CT Fund for the Environment. For details about this and other beach cleanup dates and locations: http://www.savethesound.org or 787-0646 x113.

Locations include:
BRIDGEPORT
Seaside Park Contact: Kierran Broatch, (203)787-0646 ext 113, kbroatch@cfenv.org
St. Mary’s By the Sea Contact: Roger Ludwig, (203)247-0117, spludwig@optonline.net

MADISON
Hammonasset Beach State Park 9:30am Contact: Tisha Ferguson, (203)354-1273, lettylou53@yahoo.com
Surf Club, 10am-Noon Contact: Madison Beach and Recreation Dept., (203)245-5623, Lobster2e@aol.com

NEW HAVEN
Long Wharf Contact: Amy Skerry, amy.skerry@yale.edu

WEST HAVENSavin Rock 9am – 11am Contact: Dr. Debra Anastasio, (203) 271-1311

Performers, presenteres, sponsors invited to participate in Senior Cultural Festival Oct. 24

The Agency on Aging of South Sentral Connecticut and the Mary Wade Home will sponsor a Greater New Haven Senior Cultural Festival on Oct. 24 at the Atwater Senior Center in New Haven. To participate as a presenter or performer, please call 785-8533 x 3157.

Westville Village Renaissance Alliance seeks first Executive Director

WVRA is committed to the economic, cultural and social revitalization of the Westville Village neighborhood in New Haven.

The ED will be responsible for development, coordination, administration, documentation, and implementation of the recently approved Main Street Program and revitalization and preservation efforts in historic Westville Village. The ED will advocate for the commercial and cultural district and programs related to revitalization.

Successful candidates must have Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, nonprofit and financial administration, marketing, fundraising, grantwriting, special events management, volunteer and Board development, historic preservation, and business recruitment/retention; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and constituent groups of community, regional and state leaders and agencies; have experience in business technology applications; experience working with boards and volunteers; work effectively with a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends. Preferred: knowledge of and/or work experience with small community economic development, and/or the Southern Connecticut region; experience with web content management. $48,000-$50,000. Send letter, salary history, and resume to wvra@westvillect.org.

Columbus House seeks Employment Services Coordinator

Purpose: To provide program coordination and supervision to all Employment, Mentor and Road-To-Recovery (DMHAS transportation program) staff located at the main shelter and satellite offices. Duties and Responsibilities Provide mentor placement, oversight and support to current and graduated mentors, engage with clients in an effort to support their recovery efforts including acting as liaison between Mentors and their internal and external agency supervisors. Job Requirements: Responsible and reliable; able to conduct oneself in a professional manner; organizational, computer and phone skills; Connecticut Drivers License. $38,000 to $45,000. Full job description at http://www.columbushouse.org/news.

Take Your Mind Off the Economy: Learn something new this Fall!

Registration for Creative Arts Workshop classes (Audubon St., New Haven) is now underway by mail or online. Browse the course offerings at http://creativeartsworkshop.org/html/classes.html.

The Creative Arts Workshop comes back from August break on September 4, and registrations will be processed in the order that they are received.

GNH Chamber's Small Business Academy business-training course begins Sept. 18

Learn how to start or grow a small business in this free (except for $15 materials & registration) 8-session course. Thursday evenings, 6-8:30pm with graduation on Nov. 6. Classes at Yale's Rosenfeld Hall, 109 Grove St. Kickoff orientation with keynote David Fusco, CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Details: 782-4342 or ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.

GNHCC 2009 Business Expo Jan. 28, 2009

The GNHCC 2009 Business Expo will take place Wed., Jan. 28, 2009, at Live Nation/ Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford. The full day business-to-business trade show will have presentation space for exhibitors, suites available for private workshops, along with a full lineup of seminars. This year's theme is Business-Succeeding in Connecticut. Comcast is the Expo's presenting sponsor. Details will be available at www.gnhccexpo.com starting September 2.

Leading Nonprofit Organizations: A Learning Experience for Emerging Leaders

This six-month skill-based, practitioner-taught UConn program starts Oct. 8 and runs through Mar. 25, 2009. It will meet every other Wed. from 4-7pm in West Hartford. Details: http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/professional/nonprofit or contact David Garvey, Director of Program on Nonprofit Leadership and Strategic Networks at the Center for Continuing Studies at Uconn, 860-486-2574 or d.garvey@uconn.edu.

P/t Program Facilitators sought for 2008-09 School Year

The MAAX (Maximizing Adolescent Academic eXcellence), a project of The Yale Dept. of Psychiatry's Consultation Center, is searching for part-time program facilitators for the 2008-09 school year to work in New Haven and Bridgeport. Facilitators work with urban middle school and/or high school classes delivering the MAAX, an early college awareness and social development curriculum. For more information, please go to www.TheMAAX.org and click on "job opportunities" or contact Barb Nangle at 789-7645 or Barbara.Nangle@yale.edu.

Web Conference on Grant Proposal Writing—August 28

OhioTRAIN will host a web conference to introduce the basic components of a grant proposal, focusing on how to establish credibility, convey need, clearly define objectives and methods and construct a budget that supports the narrative. In addition, the course will describe the underlying intent and nature of proposals and how to prepare cover letters and addendum materials. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define a grant proposal and the differences between grant seeking and fundraising
• Explain the four functions of a proposal
• Identify the fundamental components of a proposal and what information should be presented in each
• Describe the contents of a cover letter
• Explain the uses of an appendix and what information it should contain.

The course will be held as a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 28, 1–2:30 pm. It may be viewed from any PC with phone access. Fee: $25. This course has been approved by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing for 1 contact hour. 1.2 Continuing Nursing Education. To register visit https://oh.train.org and enter Course ID# 1013921 in the ‘Course ID #’ box.

submitted by Sarah Fabish, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, 777-2386

Asian Longhorned Beetles in Connecticut?

If you remember the wooley adelgid, you know how destructive bugs can be for our trees. The Asian Longhorned Beetle may be heading our way (it's been sighted in Massachusets and New York) so heads up!

Please visit http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/alb/slides_images/beetlepics.shtm for details about this potentially serious invasive killer of hardwood species like maples, birches, willows, and poplars. They are about an inch long, shiny black with white spots and striking bands of black and white on their antennae. Look for the adults now through October.

The CT Agricultural Experiment Station in Hamden (974-8618) is looking for information about sightings of these beetles or signs of tree destruction--but don't send them live bugs. A digital photo will do.

P/T Public Information Fellow Opportunity

The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism is pleased to offer this fellowship to recent college graduates with a demonstrated interest in the arts who would like to gain first-hand experience in arts and arts management. The Public Information Fellow will assist with the development, coordination, and dissemination of arts information services, including managing databases, posting and updating content (such as PDF documents, application forms, digital photos) on the CCT website, and helping constituents find information.
$30,000.00 annual stipend with commitment of 30 hours a week for 50 weeks.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary. Candidates must possess strong computer/database skills including PC, Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Access), Adobe programs (Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional), digital camera/photography experience, as well as competence in writing and editing. Candidates must be able to work independently.

Please send cover letter (stating your career goals, areas of interest, and experience), current resume, and two letters of recommendation by September 5 to An-Ming Truxes, Arts Division Director, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, One Constitution Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hartford CT 06103.

Free Bulk Shredding for Consumers on September 13

The Department of Consumer Protection and Shred-It are teaming up to host September Shred 2008. Bring up to three (3) large boxes or heavy duty trash bags of your unneeded personal papers to the blue and white Shred-It truck at one of our six locations on Saturday, September 13 between 9-1pm to have your unneeded documents shredded. First come, first served! Locations:
Norwalk Community College, Torrington Public Library, Ellis Technical School, Danielson, Manchester Community College, Wallingford Senior Center, Commuter Lot off I-95 @ Route 79 (Exit 61), Madison.
submitted by Lore V. Lichtenberg
llichtenberg@hotmail.com

Anti-Defamation League seeks Assistant Project Director

This position, based in and serving the state of Connecticut, will market, plan, and implement all aspects of the regional A World of Difference® Institute programs of anti-bias education and diversity training. Visit www.adl.org for more information.
• Conduct client outreach and needs assessments; develop proposals and tailor training to client needs; and prepare and implement diversity education training programs for students, faculty, and administrators in schools at the kindergarten through 12th grade levels and in CT colleges and universities. Responsibilities:
• Administer contracts and oversee billing within budgetary guidelines.
• Identify and hire per diem trainers for assignments; maintain database of trainers/facilitators; order materials and supplies for training sessions; and coordinate program evaluation process.
• Personally conduct training sessions and workshops.
• Respond to inquiries about educational programs and conduct targeted mailings to community and educational institutions to market programs.
• Develop community relationships and network with educators to facilitate effective delivery of education programs and collaborate on programming with partner agencies.
• Assist in fundraising for Institute programming, including participating in Fundraising events/Board meetings and assisting with the cultivation of donors interested in education. May assist with writing grant applications.
• Attend periodic departmental meetings to ensure that regional education goals are on target.
• Represent ADL at external conferences, seminars, and meetings, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to other regional staff on anti-bias training programs.
• Work with Regional staff to respond to discrimination complaints, anti-Semitic incidents, and civil rights issues.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Training or combination of education and work experience.
• Two to three years of progressively responsible education or training experience.
• An understanding and appreciation of diversity issues.
• Experience with educational systems and education practices.
• Good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and presentation skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing and database management applications.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when necessary, to represent ADL, conduct training sessions, and attend community events.
• Some travel within the region is required.
• Ability to lift and carry workshop program materials over 10 lbs.
Please send resume and cover letter to: LPerez@adl.org , Subject: Assistant Project Director.

Green Cones work like mini-septic systems

This kitchen waste "digester" reduces the amount of garbage we place in plastic bags for the garbage person. It's not a composter, but allows for gradual biological decomposition of a wide variety of kitchen waste directly into the subsoil in an odor-free environment that is protected from outside pests. Read more about it at http://solarcone.net/branford.

Branford has a pilot project offering residents and neighboring towns a discount on the Green Cone on orders ready to pick up on Sept. 6. You can order online using a special discount code to purchase this for $83 instead of $160 list (Branford residents are eligible for steeper discount). Details: 315-0622.

F/T Community Organizer wanted

Connecticut Sponsoring Committee seeks highly motivated community organizer with sponsoring committee experience to further develop a network of congregational and institutional leaders in Greater New Haven. The successful candidate will work with lead organizer in neighboring Fairfield County, and toward a regional organization by May 2010. Candidates must have min. 5 years of successful experience in community organizing, excellent communication and management skills. Formal community organizing training and Spanish language proficiency are strongly preferred. Send resume, references, and salary requirements by September 15 to: Connecticut Sponsoring Committee, 81 Saltonstall Ave.,New Haven CT 06513 or ctsponscomm@snet.net

Fundraiser/grant writer wanted

Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org) is seeking an experienced fundraiser/grant writer (full- or part-time) to lead our organization’s efforts to raise funds for diverse programs including healthcare, education, legal services, housing assistance, and general case management.

Responsibilities include: developing fundraising strategies, researching and writing grants, reporting to grantors, planning and organizing events, and drafting appeal letters. Applicants must have at least 3 years of successful fundraising / grant writing experience in a social services field and must show a demonstrated commitment to the mission of IRIS.

Please send resume and cover letter to Chris George, at cgeorge@irisct.org by August 22.

Donate your good-condition furniture?

The Furniture Co-Op is looking for donation of (clean) beds, mattresses, sofas, kitchen tables and chairs and dressers. The Furniture Co-Op works with local partner agencies to help families who are transitioning from homelessness, living with disabilities or other insufferable hardships. Call 389-1112 to donate or visit http://www.nhhr.org/

Having trouble keeping track of your passwords?

KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). Details: www.keepass.com.
I read about it in The NY Times, Business Section, Aug. 3, 2008: "Getting Things Done, With Digital Tricks," by Marci Alboher

Gateway and UNH offer Dual Admissions Program

Under terms of the agreement, Gateway students will be guaranteed admission into any undergraduate degree programs at UNH with full third year status. UNH will accept Gateway's general education requirements, assuming that each course fulfills criterion of UNH. Complete details are available at www.gwcc.commnet.edu.