New Haven Safe Streets Coalition

New Haven Safe Streets is a broad coalition of individual organizations, elected officials and residents who are advocating for streets that are livable, walkable, bikeable, economically viable, environmentally sound, and safe for residents of all ages and abilities. Visit their blog for more information.

United Way announces new position

Position: Boost! Director,  responsible for planning and implementing Boost!, a partnership
between UWGNH, City of New Haven, and New Haven Public Schools, to increase access
to quality wraparound supports and services for young people in New Haven as part of New Haven’s School Change Initiative.

Job Requires B.A. degree (M.A. preferred); min. 10-years’ experience in education, social services, philanthropy, or community outreach; Supervisory experience.

Submit  cover letter/resume to employment@uwgnh.org.

Poetry Contest winners to be announced April 16 at Reception at Main Library

Judges were hard at work this morning selecting winners for this year's annual New Haven Public Library Poetry Contest.  Mark your calendars for the Winners Reception April 16, 1-2 pm, to hear finalists' and winners' poems!

At the table, clockwise from left:  Shola Cole, Arts Council; Jean Webb, Int'l Festival of Arts and Ideas; poet Claire Zoghb, Long Wharf Theatre; Barbara Lamb, New Haven Dept. of Cultural Affairs; poet Shula Chernoff; City Librarian Christopher Korenowsky; cultural historian Frank Mitchell.

Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast on Wednesday April 13

The GNH Association of Volunteer Administrator’s celebrates Volunteer Week with annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, Apr. 13, 8:30 am, at Amarante's in New Haven. Featuring Channel 8’s Morning Anchor, Kristen Cusatois, this event offers a way for all regional nonprofits and businesses to honor their volunteers. Tickets are $25. Details: jlifrieri@aoapartnerships.org or 203-752-3059.

Scholarship opportunities

• Community Foundation for GNH announces that applications are being accepted for the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity. This scholarship is open to exceptionally innovative and creative high school juniors & seniors, & college freshmen who are from Connecticut & the New York Metropolitan area or from any state, who will be attending college in either Connecticut or New York City. Click here for more information.  Deadline is April 18, 2011.
• Higher One's new $500 New Haven Community Book Scholarship is available only to New Haven high school seniors who attend a financial literacy workshop on April 13 at New Haven Public Library. Information here.

Computer Clinic at Wilson Branch Library

Help is available for all levels and ages to learn computer basics, Microsoft Office, email, internet, typing, etc. Tuesdays 6-7:45 pm. Call 203-946-2228 or just stop by.

Pre-existing condition insurance plans, required by the new health care law, opened for business in July. The new plans come in two flavors: 27 states run their own plans with federal money, while the rest rely on the federal Department of Health and Human Services to administer the plans within their borders. Read more

Call for Submissions–PLAYMAKERS SPRING FESTIVAL June 3, 2011

The festival is looking for newly written plays that incorporate two of Wilder's trademarks: minimal sets on stage and the use of a narrator. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2011.

New Haven Health Equity Alliance & Health Matters invites the public to screening of
Visions Of A Healthier New Haven on the following dates:

• March 29, 5:30-6:30 pm at Wilson Branch Library. 203-946-2228
• March 30, 5:30-6:30 pm at Main Library. 203-946-8130
• April 13, 5-7 pm at Fair Haven Branch Library. 203-946-8115
• April 27, 4-6 pm at Mitchell Branch Library. 203-946-8117
• May 11, 5:30-6:30 pm at Stetson Branch Library. 203-946-8119

Click here for newest RFPs from Foundation Center

Call for dancers, performers, movers

New Moves New Haven seeks wide range of Community dancers, performers and movers of all ages, backgrounds, levels and abilities looking to be "scene" in public displays of locomotion. Singing and hand percussion skills a definite plus!!
Meet 'n' Move at 6:30pm on Mar. 23 and 30 at St Paul & St James Episcopal Church, 57 Olive St., New Haven. Details: Shola Cole 203-772-2788 x 18.

Yale’s Science Saturdays start in April

Science Saturdays lectures are free and will occur for the three consecutive Saturdays starting April 2.  This series showcases science for the general public with talks by excellent communicators of science on 4/02, 4/09, & 4/16. Lectures start at 10:30 am in Davies Auditorium, 15 Prospect St., and target 7th grade and up.  Full schedule here.

The Power of the Card

The Power of the Card

Sustainable Urbanism Summit

The New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism meets in New Haven March 17 & 18.

CNU New England focuses on the improvement of the built and natural environment throughout New England.  The Sustainable Urbanism Summit aims to inspire and connect professionals, public servants, academics and citizens to seed a larger campaign to become a model for sustainable urbanism. Healthy and complete town centers are one of the most comprehensive solutions to climate change.  Summit speakers will address the critical challenges facing our towns.

Job Fair March 28, 8:30-10:30 am

Loaves and Fishes of the Church of St. Paul and St. James, 57 Olive St., New Haven, invite social service agencies to send clients who are in transition from homelessness, who are underemployed or unemployed.
Please email loavesfishesstpj@hotmail.com for more info today or call 203-777-2522.

Click here for newest RFPs from Foundation Center

Public Hearing on In-State Tuition March 15 at 11 am

Legislators on the Higher Education Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed bill to allow thousands of students educated in Connecticut's school systems the opportunity to go to college.

 Location:  Legislative Office Building in Hartford.  To get involved contact JUNTA for Progressive Action, New Haven,
at 203-787-0191 or  info@juntainc.org.  More about in-state tuition

Farmers Market returns to Edgewood Park Sunday 10 am-1pm

And returns to Wooster Square on Saturday, March 19. Full schedule here.

Tickets go on sale May 15 for Tweed New Haven Air Show

Tweed Airfest 2011 is a two-day family-centered air show and fair with all proceeds donated to Angel Flight North East. Airfest 2011 will feature a variety of aircraft on display, including World War II planes. Visitors can see the planes up close and learn about them from pilots who fly them and specialists who maintain them. The well-known aerial performers Iron Eagles will perform an acrobatics show, and many local food vendors will be on site. In addition, the Airfest will offer the chance to climb aboard a (tethered) hot air balloon, sign up for helicopter rides, visit sponsor displays, and more.

Executive Director Tim Larson says "Airfest 2011 is a chance to view the world of pilots who fly for business or pleasure." Tickets for the show go on sale May 15. 203-466-8833 x100.

A few seats left in trip to Vietnam (Cambodia a bonus stop)

The New Haven-Hue, Vietnam City Committee of NH Sister Cities is inviting members of the New Haven community to join us for a tour of Vietnam April 26 –May 12.  $3150  includes international and in-country air, all hotels, most meals, an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, and entry to many of the major sites in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh Cit, plus three days in Angkor Wat,Cambodia. Tour is limited to 12 people!

For more information about this unusual opportunity contact Barbara Lamb, President of New Haven Sister Cities, at http://nhsistercities.org/events/trip-of-a-lifetime-to-vietnam.

The Bourse is looking for an intern

The Bourse, a co-working facility in downtown New Haven, seeks a motivated college student or recent graduate to help with day-to-day operations (unpaid or very minimal salary for now.) But in exchange intern will receive a free unlimited membership and full reign to manage the Bourse's online and marketing presence. Helpful experience: event planning, marketing, social media, writing, or graphic design. Contact mailto:design.bourse@boursenewhaven.com 

New Haven Workers Get Discounts in March

If you work in New Haven you are invited to take advantage of 15% off discounts on Thursdays, 5-8, through the month at many downtown retailers and restaurants.  See who's participating here.

Volunteer at Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor

The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut, located in Windsor, is looking for a volunteer with library experience to maintain their small library 2-3 hours per week. If interested, please call 860-673-0518 or go to museum's website.

Volunteer for Dreamland Film & Music Festival in New Haven in October

Meet this Saturday March 5, at 1 pm at New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St.,
downstairs performance space, to get details about volunteering for the festival. All ages and experiences welcome!  Details: duckie127@aol.com.

Shoreline Arts Alliance seeks Executive Director/CEO (F/T)

Responsibilities: Leadership and management of small staff, budget and finances, fundraising, liaison with Board, and public representative of Shoreline Arts Alliance.  Required: Vision, leadership, and passion for the arts. Must have strong business management, fundraising, marketing, administrative, and computer skills. Previous significant experience.  Click here for details