Volunteers needed for Audubon Arts on the Edge June 5

Would you like to volunteer?

The Audubon Arts on the Edge is a collaborative effort including the various arts organizations in the Audubon Arts district as well as local art galleries and retail located in the area. The day is full of activities and entertainment that are free and  family friendly. It is coordinated by the Arts Council and other organizations in Greater New Haven.

People are needed to set up from 10am on, throughout the day in helping at the various activities and to break down at 5pm.  For information please contact Bobbi Griffith at 772-2788 x 19 or bgriffith@newhavenarts.org.

15th annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas June 12 through June 26

Tickets for all performances with admission price are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.artidea.org, at the Shubert Theater Box Office (247 College Street, New Haven), and by phone at 203-562-5666. For preview videos of select events and additional show information: www.artidea.org.

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Rental rebates for those over 55 years in New Haven

Persons aged 55 and older can submit applications to the rent rebate program at senior centers and other locations.  The program continues through September 15. All checks will go out in October. Details, and to make appointment: Elderly Services, 203-946-8550.

Carnival of Allegory Dry Pastel Paintings by Magda Mraz on exhibit May 26-July 19 at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. Curated by Johnes Ruta (http://azothgallery.com/gallery.htm).
ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday, June 12, 2-4pm

Wilson Library hosts % for Art proposals May 25-June 1

Three proposals for artwork to be commissioned by New Haven's Department of Cultural Affairs for placement in the new Hill Central School will be on exhibit in the lobby of the Wilson Branch Library  thru June 1. Winning design will be Percent for Art's 36th commissioned work of art.  Public feedback is invited for consideration by Percent for Art jury. More information: blamb@newhavenct.net.

CT Transit alert

In downtown New Haven on Monday, May 24, Elm Street between York and College will be closed between approximately 9:30am to 10:30pm for Yale Commencement activities. During this time, buses will detour this area, and then serve the downtown bus stops.

Animal Haven Announces Summer Evening Hours

The Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter for adoptable homeless cats and dogs in North Haven, will be open to the public on Wednesday evenings 5-7 pm,  June 2-Aug. 25. For more information see www.theanimalhaven.com or call 203-239-2641.

ESL Classes continue at New Haven Public Library

Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven continues to partner with the library for English literacy classes, Thursday evenings from 6-7:45. Details: Tom Costa, 203-946-8130 x. 218.

Openings at Community Mediation

Associate Executive Director:  oversight of all CM programs and staff, including supervision of training contractors and volunteers; oversees data collection, program evaluation and reporting; marketing and public education. Qualifications: Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; training in conflict management desirable; management and supervisory experience;  computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based programs; willing to work a flexible schedule, some evening and weekend work; Bilingual skills a plus.  Required: Bachelor’s degree; at least 3 year’s experience in mediation; at least 1 year of managerial and/or supervisory experience.

Court Mediator: maintains ongoing communication and working relationships with the Adult and Juvenile Court of New Haven. Provides mediation services to those referred by the court, reports back to the court and maintains required records and data on all services provided.
Qualifications: effective communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills; good computer skills in both Microsoft Word and Excel; Flexible work schedule, some evening and weekend work required;
Bachelor’s degree; at least one year experience in mediation highly desirable.

Please  email resume and cover to kathy@cmediation.org by Friday, May 28.
Kathleen Benoit, Office Manager
Tel: 203-782-3501

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Revocation Looms For 380,000 Nonprofits

Almost a quarter of the nation's 1.6 million nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status if they don't file the proper paperwork by May 17.

The Urban Institute's National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) estimates that of the 1,592,810 nonprofit organizations in the United States, about 24 percent - or 380,985 - have not yet filed the required tax returns. Data are based on the total number of organizations considered active and included on the IRS Business Master File as of April 1, 2010.
NCCS has created a searchable database at http://nccs.urban.org/ where organizations can see if they are in compliance or if they need to file. The IRS also has a Web site for more information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), at http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=217087,00.html
Nonprofits were required to file some type of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 starting in 2007. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 stipulated that automatic revocation of tax-exempt status would occur if the annual paperwork has not been filed for three consecutive years (this would be the third year). Organizations can request an extension of their filing date by filing Form 8868 by the original due date of May 17....Read more at http://www.nptimes.com/10May/news-100510-2.html

GNH Peace Council Vigil May 21

A rally will be held  at 4pm at 59 Elm St, New Haven, with signs saying, “Rosa, Fund Jobs, not War!” None of our Congressional Representatives/Senators has committed to opposing the $33 billion escalation funds for Afghanistan or co-sponsoring the bill to that effect. The GNH Peace Council is sponsoring the rally.

submitted by grnhpeacecouncil@sbcglobal.net.

TEAM Mobile Feline Unit coming to area soon

The nonprofit TEAM Mobile Feline Unit travels around the state offering spay/neuter and vaccination services for cats for the terrific price of $77.  Fee also includes exam, nail trim and ear mite treatment if needed.  Appointments are ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED IN ADVANCE (no walk-ins!) and may be arranged by calling 1-888-FOR-TEAM.

The TEAM Mobile Feline Unit, Connecticut’s only mobile spay/neuter and vaccination clinic for cats, was launched in 1997. Through this prototype program, TEAM hopes to end feline overpopulation by providing high quality services at a lower cost. A project of Tait's Every Animal Matters, all services are provided by licensed veterinarians. http://www.everyanimalmatters.org/.

Apply by June 4 to participate in the next Nonprofit Forum Community Leadership Program (CLP)

Nonprofit leaders—board members, funders, government leaders, nonprofit executives, and others—are invited to apply for the 2010-2011 CLP class, which starts in September.

Each year, CLP selects a diverse group of roughly twenty nonprofit leaders to participate in monthly sessions focusing on creating a community to support learning and on exploring the experiences and values that drive each participant’s leadership. Starting in January, the focus shifts to the practices that support each participant’s own leadership aspirations.

The 2010-2011 CLP class will be led by William Graustein, Ph.D. and Heidi Brooks, Ph.D. Graustein’s work focuses on developing communities in which people work together to imagine their future and to bring it into being. Brooks teaches at Yale School of Management and specializes in leadership development for individuals, organizations and communities.

There is no cost for participating in the program. For more information: http://www.wcgmf.org/simple.php?name=grants_clp.

Special benefit program for Noble Barker

Noble Barker, Artistic Director of New Haven Ballet, is undergoing treatment for cancer.
All proceeds from a special benefit event on May 23 will go to the Noble Barker Benefit Fund. We are currently seeking food and drink donations, and we are holding a raffle in the lobby the day of the event. The Shubert Theater  space has been donated and the lighting, sound and stage crew are donating their time and efforts. Dancers and performers are all donating their time and talents in Noble’s honor.

Sunday, May 23, 3pm, at Shubert Theater in New Haven; Reception immediately following.  $30  adults/$20 college students/$15 children 18 & under.

Donations also may be made to the Noble Barker Benefit Fund, Guilford Savings Bank, 1 Park St., Guilford CT 06437Attn: Cara McKeefrey

submitted by
adrienne.sharpe@yale.edu and jclarkdance@hotmail.com

Applying for the Dept. of Education's i3 program?

The Foundation Registry i3 simplifies the process for organizations seeking matching foundation funds for their Department of Education‘s Investing in Innovation (i3) proposal. Registering your i3 proposal on the Foundation Registry i3 makes it accessible and viewable to participating member foundations.


You must be an applicant to the Department of Education‘s i3 program to register your proposal.  Not all organizations that register a proposal will be contacted and/or funded. Deadline for applying to the Department of Education for an i3 grant is May 12. 

Farmers Markets Open June 6

Edgewood Park Farmers' Market opening day is June 6 from 10am-2pm and will run weekly through November 21. 12 vendors will feature lproducts from all over Connecticut! Enjoy musical performances by Frank Panzarella and by the Edgewood Express, a Jazz Band from the nearby Edgewood School.

Worcester Square Market is already open on Saturdays. Other seasonal market openings:

Downtown Farmers' Market (in front of City Hall) Wednesdays, starting June 16 at 11 am

Fair Haven Farmers' Market by Quinnipiac River, Thursdays starting July 8 at 3 pm

Details: http://www.cityseed.org