Volunteers needed for New Haven tree lighting Dec. 3

The Department of Cultural Affairs seeks volunteers for its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on New Haven Green Dec. 3(rain date: Dec. 4), for 3-hour shifts between 3-9pm. Volunteers will assist with Winter Wonderland,Letters to Santa tables, Alpine Safari and Hayride Singers.

Details: www.cityofnewhaven.com/EconomicDevelopment/CulturalAffairs.asp#ME

or 946-7172 (kfutrell@newhavenct.net).

Writers Wanted!

A group of writers will meet at the New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St.,  on the third Wednesday in November and December (Nov. 18 & Dec. 16, 6-7:30 pm) for discussion and critiques. Writers of all genres, interests and experience levels aged 18+ are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to share your work and get valuable feedback.
Please register at www.nhfplwriters.eventbrite.com or call the library at 946-8835

Orchestra New England seeks Administrator

Orchestra New England is seeking a p/t administrator to support the Orchestra's Executive Director, in New Haven location. 15 hours per week, 9-12 M-F (hours negotiable)/$15 hourly, paid holidays, one day paid sick and one day paid vacation per month, cumulative after 30-day trial period.  To start as soon as possible through May 15, 2010, with possibility for renewal.

Email applications only, due by Nov. 10. Please send resume with short cover letter pasted in body of  email to heidi@orchestranewengland.org. Use subject: ONE Admin Job. No calls or paper correspondence will be accepted.

Atticus is hiring

P/T wait staff, bookseller, and cashier positions are open.  Please come in to fill out an application:
ATTICUS BOOKSTORE CAFE, 1082 Chapel St. New Haven
203.776.4040

AT&T Jobs Open House Oct. 28

Wednesday, October 28, noon-8pm


Where: 2 Science Park, 445 Winchester Ave., New Haven

AT&T is seeking motivated and energetic individuals for Retail Sales and Sales Executive D2D positions.
 www.att.jobs.

Regional Water Authority Board Opening

BOARD MEMBER WANTED


The Representative Policy Board of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority is seeking to fill an opening on the five-member governing board of the Authority. This is a part time salaried position, which requires approximately 200 or more hours per year, including during business hours. Candidates must reside within the Regional Water Authority District. The duties of the Five-Member Authority are similar to those of a Board of Directors. The ideal candidate must have a degree from a four-year college or university. Demonstrated accomplishment and experience with finance, human resources, conservation, environmental land use, legislative or regulatory agency issues, business, law, local or state government, service on a Board of Directors in the public or private sector would be desirable. Submit a resume for receipt no later than October 26, 2009 to Chairman, Nominating Committee, Representative Policy Board, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511-5966. For additional information, call Evelyn R. Yoder at 203-401-2515.

Connecticut Technology Council Seeks Women of Innovation Nominees

Connecticut Technology Council is seeking candidates from throughout Connecticut for its annual  awards program recognizing women who are innovators, role models and leaders in technology, science and engineering fields. High school and college students are also honored for their studies and accomplishments.
Award recipients in eight categories will be recognized during the 2010 Women of Innovation Awards Dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on January 28, 2010. To submit a nomination or view the full list of criteria for the Women of Innovation Awards, visit http://www.ct.org/ or contact Mike Scricca at (860) 289-0878 x 334 or mscricca@ct.org. Deadline for nominations is November 6.

New Milford Literacy Volunteers seeks p/t Executive Director

Position available as of January 1. Literacy Volunteers on the Green provides basic instruction in English as a Second Language under the direction of tutors trained and supervised by the organization that serves  southern Litchfield County and northern Fairfield County and adjacent New York State.  Job details available at search@ http://www.lvg-ct.org/.

AFP Philanthropy Day Conference Scholarship Opportunities

The National Philanthropy Day Conference in Connecticut is hosted by the state's chapters—AFP Connecticut and AFP Fairfield County—and will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Holiday Inn in Waterbury. Both chapters offer scholarships with preference for individuals who serve small organizations with limited resources.  For more information contact AFP Connecticut Chapter's Jessica Carso at 860-685-7870 or jcarso@wesleyan.edu.

Applications due Oct. 23 for New Haven Police Dept. Citizens Academy

The New Haven Police Department is currently seeking applicants for its popular 8-week Citizens’ Academy which will begin Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6-8 pm. This program gives residents the opportunity to work with officers and get a behind-the-scenes look at a community-minded police department.  Details: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/, click on “What’s New." 

3rd Annual Magic Week New Haven

Magic Week New Haven brings free magic shows to the Elm City at the spookiest time of year. Local magicians offer a range of family-oriented shows at New Haven Public Library branches, parks and other locations starting at the Main branch Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2pm, with Magic Dan, Snowball the Rabbit and visiting magician Zach Ivins.  
Magic Week not only promotes magic but also marks the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini. Houdini, commonly regarded as the world’s most famous magician and greatest escape artist, passed away on Halloween 1926. There is no better way to honor him than by sharing the magic which he so loved.

The magicians orchestrating New Haven ’s magic week are members of the local “ring” of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (www.ring59.com). Magic Week New Haven is a chance for ring members to perform the miracles they have been practicing and honing for months and years. IBM members meet monthly to share the magic, learn new effects and keep in touch with the magical world.

A complete schedule of events is provided at magicnewhaven.com.

submitted by Magic Week Coordinator, cyril.may@yale.edu or 203-627-2973.

Part-time Library Assistant Job Opening in Southington

Southington Library has an opening for a part-time (20 hours per week) library assistant to work at Lending Desk and in Collection Management. This position includes two weekday evenings and every other Saturday. The ability to work a flexible schedule is required.  $23.63/hour. Bachelor’s degree and library automation experience preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Library Director Susan Smayda at smaydas@southington.org or 255 Main Street, Southington, CT 06489.

Wanted to Buy:

Looking for a tabletop letterpress in working condition w/all its parts for my first letterpress. 5x8 C&P Pilot or Craftsman preferred. Contact me at tblassin@gmail.com

Animal Haven Seeks Dog Walkers

The Animal Haven is a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats located in North Haven. A new dog walking club is forming and animal lovers are invited to train with Bob Greiner of Bones Dog Training for preparation to walking shelter dogs prior to adoption. Must be at least 16 years of age. Details: http://www.theanimalhaven.com/ or (203) 239-2641.

Fundrasing in Times of Economic Crisis: One Year Later, Lessons Learned

Fundrasing in Times of Economic Crisis:  One Year Later, Lessons Learned, workshop offered at NYU's  George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising (www.scps.nyu.edu/phil) on Wednesday, Oct 21,  noon-2:00 pm. Tuition:  $60

It has been one year since the economic recession hit all of us in the nonprofit world.  What has happened? Have we changed our techniques and programs?  Have we fired staff?  What about special events?  Capital campaigns?  Planned giving? Hear from some of the leaders in the philanthropic world at a special seminar on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the NYU Washington Square campus as to what has worked and what has not.

For full seminar description and registration information:  http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/R39.1203/20093/fundraising-in-times-of-economic-crisis

Gender Moves at United Church Parish House in Oct. and Nov.

The public is invited to participate in a four-week exploration of gender through movement, inspired by the dance-making techniques of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. Come and move through stereotypes, old ideas, new ideas about gender and how they are reflected in the ways we move. No dance experience needed. Each workshop will include warm-ups, improvisation and creating short “dances." Pictures, shoes, costumes, ballroom dancing may be part of the explorations.

4 Wednesdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 11, 6-7:45 pm at United Church Parish House, 323 Temple St, New Haven.

Janet Brodie and Irwin Krieger have lived in New Haven, improvised and worked as psychotherapists for many years. After working with the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange they were “moved” to create this workshop. RSVP at jbrodie@snet.net or ikrieger@sbcglobal.net  

or call Irwin at 203-988-7018

Blankets for the Homeless Drive in North Haven Oct. 31

Montowese Baptist Church will be collecting clean, gently used blankets during the “Blankets for the Homeless Drive” on Oct 31, 9-1, at Montowese Baptist Church, 201 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven. Details: 

Pauline McGuiness  234- 6784

2009 Yale College Job Shadowing Day Oct. 30

Yale College Council invites businesses to participate with Yale students who are matched with employers and spend the day learning about a particular career. To participate, employers should email name, year of graduation, and a brief job description to ycc2@panelists.yale.edu by Oct. 16.

Directing Internships available at Long Wharf

Long Wharf Theatre seeks applicants for its 2009/2010 directing internships. These are production-based opportunities for early-career theater artists to gain experience working in a professional environment.Details: Eric Ting, Associate Artistic Director,  203-772-8267.

Photo illustration by Christopher Zajac / Record-Journal

Lou Harmon walks in character as Edgar Allan Poe through Center Street Cemetery in Wallingford, Oct. 21, 2009. Harmon will give a presentation on Poe in character at the Wallingford Library, Thursday night, Oct. 22. Poe's 200th birthday is this year.

Activity Benefits East Haven Food Bank

East Haven American Disability Act Committee Act Chairman Robert D.Hoff and East Haven Fire Commission Chairman Robert Lee worked together October 3 at The East Haven American Disability Act Committees food drive in Foxon to benefit the East Haven Food Pantry and residents of East Haven.

Foundation Center Posts New RFPs

Details at http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_bulletin/newsletter.html

Aging

Glenn Foundation and American Federation for Aging Research Invite Proposals for Research Into Biology of Aging. Two-year awards totaling $200,000 will be given to full-time faculty members at the rank of assistant professor or higher researching the genetic controls of aging and longevity....Deadline: December 15

Arts and Culture
MAP Fund Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Contemporary Arts Performance Projects. Forty grants of up to $45,000 will be awarded to playwrights, choreographers, directors, composers, and performers working to premiere a new work that brings insight to the issue of cultural difference or the concept of "other"....Deadline: October 19 (Online Letter of Inquiry)

Association of Performing Arts Presenters Accepting Applications for Cultural Exchange Fund Travel Grants. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to U.S.-based individual presenters and groups traveling to see the work of artists or companies abroad, and/or to develop partnerships with them....Deadline: November 16

Surdna Foundation Accepting Applications for Arts Teachers Fellowship Program. Grants of up to $5,500, plus a $1,500 donation to the fellow's school, will be given to arts teachers at public arts high schools who design their own program of education and professional development....Deadline: November 13 (Intent to Apply)

Children and Youth
Powered by Service Offers Funding to Seed Youth-Led Service Projects. Grants will be awarded to young people around the world who are conducting service projects that encourage youth to become involved in addressing problems facing their communities....Deadline: Open

Do Something Awards to Honor Young Social Change Activists. Young people age 25 or under will be honored for their leadership in community improvement and concern for the lives of others with grants of up to $100,000 to the cause of their choice....Deadline: December 15

Civil and Human Rights
Astraea Lesbian Foundation's International Fund for Sexual Minorities Announces Letter of Inquiry Requirement. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofits outside the U.S. or its territories working to address oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression....Deadline: Open (Letter of Inquiry)

Education
Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Offers Technology Donation Competition for U.S. Schools. Up to $1 million in cash and technology from Samsung Electronics America plus in-kind donations from Microsoft, DirecTV, and Best Buy will be given to individuals with the best ideas to improve the use of technology in classrooms.... Deadline: November 1

Health
Welcome Back Awards Program Seeks Nominations to Recognize Those Dedicated to the Depression Community. Five individuals will be honored with donations totaling $55,000 to the nonprofits of their choice for their work to fight the illness and stigma of depression....Deadline: November 16

Philanthropy and Voluntarism
New York Times Company Nonprofit Awards to Honor Excellence in Organizational Management. The 2010 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards will provide up to $25,000 to three New York City area nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated excellence in organizational management....Deadline: November 20

Nominations requested for annual NewAlliance Bank Teacher Excellence Award

This award honors teachers who demonstrate excellence and creativity in their classrooms in the New Haven public school system. Nomination forms and guidelines are available at www.cfgnh.org; nominations can be made by colleagues, students and their parents. Deadline is 5 pm on Oct. 27. Award winners will be honored at a ceremony in January 2010. For more information, contact Bethany Watkins at (203) 777-7079 or email bwatkins@cfgnh.org.

Volunteer for Fundraising Committee at New Haven Land Trust

Do you have experience or creative ideas for fundraising and development? Our Fundraising and Development Committee needs a volunteer chair and new committee members. Committee meets once a month, more frequently during fundraising events.  Visit http://www.newhavenlandtrust.org/ information about the organization, and if interested in volunteering,  contact NHLT office at 562-6655 or barbara@newhavenlandtrust.org.

Volunteers needed for Income Tax Preparation

Volunteers are needed as greeters, tax preparers and checkers for the VITA program that provides free tax preparation assistance to the public at a variety of locations in the area. No experience is necessary; volunteers will be trained; a supervising tax professional will be on site at all times; no liability accrues to volunteer; flexivle hours.  Details: Angela at New Life Corporation, 777-0313 or avega@newlifecorp.org.

Opening: Director of Fairfield County Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls (Full-Time Position

The Director of the Fund for Women and Girls executes FCCF's long-term strategic plan for the Fund and day-to-day operations, grantmaking and asset development. The Director also provides staff support and guidance to the Fund's volunteer committees.  Apply by Oct. 23. Full job description at  http://www.fccfoundation.org/cm/about_us/Employment.html