New Haven Chorale and New Haven Symphony Orchestra Form Alliance

The New Haven Chorale and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra announce an administrative alliance whereby the NHSO will provide administrative support services for the New Haven Chorale, initially focusing on marketing and promotional support.

NHSO Executive Director Natalie Forbes notes, “The current economic times demand that not-for-profits seek alliances to maximize their respective strengths, and which enable their continued ability to provide excellent levels of service to their communities. This alliance is a natural fit for two historic and well-respected New Haven arts institutions.”

The NHSO invites inquiries from other nonprofit partners to discuss administrative alliance opportunities. Support services in the areas of marketing, pr, ticketing, and grant writing are presently available: nforbes@newhavensymphony.org or 203-865-0831.

Volunteer for dog obedience class?

The Dog Training Club of The Animal Haven is seeking committed people who can take a monthly dog training class for 7 months and then train the dogs at the shelter each week. Leadership, patience and consistent training are the key to getting all the dogs adopted into permanent loving homes.

Professional Dog Trainer Bob Greiner of Bones Dog Training will provide training in basic dog obedience at The Animal Haven. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Training sessions are limited to 8 participants and are held at The Animal Haven, 89 Mill Rd.,  North Haven, from noon to 1pm on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month. Please contact Bob to sign up at bonesdogtraining@comcast.net or call 860-638-8729.

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Gateway New Haven training in environmental remediation

Beginning May 23, Gateway Community College will provide a series of short, focused training courses dedicated to the rapid-growth field of environmental hazard recognition and identification, removal, clean-up and remediation. The courses will blend classroom theoretical and hands-on practical lab work, and completion of comprehensive training will satisfy federal and state requirements. Graduates of the courses will be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Public Health licensing in the specific skills.

For more information, contact GCC’s Continuing Education Division at 203-285-2426

New Haven Mayor's Community Arts Grant Program Information Sessions

New Haven Department of Cultural Affairs hosts a series of free information sessions outlining the 2011/2012 Mayors Community Arts Grant Program. New applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. All sessions are free and start at 5 pm.


Tuesday, May 3 at Fair Haven Library, 182 Grand Ave.

Thursday, May 5 at Wilson Library, 303 Washington Ave.

Tuesday, May 10 at Stetson Library, 200 Dixwell Ave.

Wednesday, May 11 at Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison St.

Tuesday, May 17 at Downtown (Main) Library, 133 Elm St.

Dogs at the New Haven Animal Shelter Are Running Out of Time

Please consider adopting one of the seven young mixed-breed dogs.  Contact Delette at 203-464-2457 or poomeister@hotmail.com, or visit the Friends group.

The New Haven Animal Shelter is located at 81 Fournier St.,  open 12:30 to 4:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

Get on Board for SustiNet Rally

Rally to support SustiNet on Wednesday, April 27, at 6pm, at Hartford Train Station (Union Station). Reserve your free round-trip ride from New Haven by contacting jaime@ctneweconomy.org or 203-710-1084. Bus leaves from 267 Chapel St at 4:30 pm.

New Exhibit at GNH African American Historical Society

An updated exhibit, “New Haven’s African American Heritage: A Bridge to Today, ” will be on view through the end of June at the Ethnic Heritage Center at Southern Connecticut State University, 270 Fitch Street.  203-392-6126.

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National Women Build Week April 30 – May 8

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, Lowe’s seek female volunteers


to build homes with low-income families

Thousands of women across the country join together for
Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity of GNH are looking for local female volunteers for one day at a Habitat construction site during this nine-day event. Construction or home improvement experience is not necessary.

The build will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at one of Habitat’s current homebuilding projects in New Haven. 24 women volunteers are needed and must register by Friday, April 29, for a full day of volunteering (8:45am-4pm, with lunch break). Volunteers will consist of Lowes employees, Habitat home owners and women from across the New Haven community. WPLR will be on site, interviewing participants involved with the build. Details: Ellen McNally, 203-785 -0794 x 10.

To date, 20,000 female volunteers have built more than 1800 Habitat houses nationwide during four years of National Women Build Week.  Habitat for Humanity of GNH has built four Women Build houses.

Lowe’s is contributing more than $1.3 million to National Women Build Week and providing $5000 Lowe’s gift cards and building materials to more than 250 Habitat affiliates, including ours. National Women Build Week is one of the major initiatives supported through Lowe’s five-year, $20 million pledge to Habitat. As the underwriter of the Women Build program since 2004, Lowe’s conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach women construction skills and empower them to support Habitat projects across the country.

Alert to all College-Bound New Haven H S Juniors and Seniors

You are invited to a FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP on Wednesday, April 13, 6-7:30 pm, at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. BONUS!  Learn about Higher One's new scholarship opportunity that is available ONLY to New Haven H S Seniors who attend this workshop!

Don't be one of the many college students who fall into the traps of overspending and credit card debt that will haunt you long after graduation.   Mary K. Johnson,  Financial Literacy & Consumer Advocacy Manager at Higher One in New Haven, will offer a financial “heads-up” for you and your parents as you prepare for the college experience.  Learn how to stay financially afloat with good money habits, including choosing and managing a bank account, and creating a budget you can live with.   

You MUST attend this workshop to be eligible for Higher One’s new $500 New Haven Community Book Scholarship for New Haven seniors. Guidelines and application forms will be available at the workshop. High School Juniors and their parents are also invited to attend the workshop.

HIGHER ONE provides a full array of financial services including refunds, payments and electronic billing to almost 700 institutions of higher education, while also providing nearly 5 million students nationwide with a smart new way to manage their student loans and college expenses. Find out more at www.higherone.com.

Space is limited, and registration is required at www.higherone.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. 

A parent or guardian must accompany students to this workshop.