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Entrepreneurs, inventors, dreamers ALERT:
November 11-13 in New Haven: Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

P/T Opening at Community Dining Room in Branford

Community Dining Room is looking for a part-time Kitchen Coordinator. Requirements:  well-organized "people person" who knows the basics of cooking and is able to lift 30+ pounds; able to work 18 hours per week over 3 days. Email  resume or work history to Pat Kral, pkral@communitydiningroom.org. No calls please.

Hungry?

Gateway Community College’s culinary students will offer four-course gourmet dinners on Thursday evenings during the fall semester at Café Vincenzo on the Long Wharf campus, New Haven.  The nine events are open to the public. Seating begins at 6:15 pm with service promptly at 6:30 pm. For tickets ($18) call 203-285-2269.

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Madison Youth Services seeks f/t coalition coordinator

Coalition Coordinator is responsible for all activities related to the coalition’s mission of establishing itself as a community resource and entity working to reduce youth substance use in Madison.    The Coalition Coordinator will organize, manage, plan, implement and evaluate all activities that fall under the auspices of the Madison Alcohol & Drug Education Coalition (MADE in Madison). The position works closely with Town Department, State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Agency (SAMHSA) and represents the Town of Madison at local, regional and national meetings. The coordinator is also responsible for meeting deadlines for grant goals and objectives and all deliverables associated with state and federally funded grant initiatives.   

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work or Psychology and two years work experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and have experience at networking and consensus building, and accepting direction from various diverse groups. Must have experience in evidence-based substance abuse prevention practices, community approaches to prevention, and coordinating diverse groups in accomplishing a unified plan of action.

Contact: David Melillo, Director, Madison Youth and Family Services

melillod@madisonct.org or 203-245-5645

Did you miss author Tom Ryan talking about his new Harper Collins release, FOLLOWING ATTICUS, last evening (with his dog...Atticus)?  You can check out the book (also in CD) at the library--a very enjoyable tale about Newburyport, the White Mountains, dysfunctional Irish Catholic families, and, of course, the heart of a dog.

YOU ARE NOT TOO LATE to attend another popular tasting party hosted by cookbook author and healthy food activist, Terry Walters.  She provided a delicious demo and sampling last year with recipes from her first book, CLEAN FOOD, and we're in for more treats tonight from her latest book, CLEAN START.  Program starts at 6 pm at the downtown library.

Terry Walters, author of CLEAN FOOD and CLEAN START

Photography by Michael Morand at New Haven Public Library

#NHV expressions by michael morand

the NHFPL gallery :: ives memorial library

133 elm st. (lower level) :: 9.29 – 10.12.2011

reception :: tuesday, oct. 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

The Study at Yale seeks restaurant manager

The Study at Yale Hotel has several openings, including experienced Restaurant Manager. Click here for information or call 203-503-3939




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Celebration of the life of former New Haven City Librarian Jim Welbourne

Family, friends and colleagues of James Welbourne, City Librarian for New Haven Free Public Library from 2000-2010, will gather to celebrate his life and legacy on Sunday,  Oct. 2,  from 3-6 pm, at the Wilson Branch Library, 303 Washington Ave., New Haven. 
The public is invited to attend. Anyone wishing to share personal thoughts, memories or stories about Jim is welcome to do so at that time, publicly, privately or in writing. Contributions to a memorial booklet that will be available at the celebration may be emailed to kathienhct@gmail.com by Sept. 25.

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Deadline Extended for Leadership Greater New Haven

The enrollment deadline has been extended to Friday, Sept. 30. Cultivate your leadership skills with the GNH Chamber of Commerce's 6-month Leadership program for professionals of all levels that runs October-March 2012).

For senior executives, the Chamber's four-session Executive Orientation program helps executives collaborate with others and understand the dynamics of our region. For details, contact Michelle Cirello, 203-782-4341 or mcirello@gnhcc.com.

Annie E. Casey Foundation Workshops on Federal Grants

October 11, 10 am-4 pm: Introduction to Federal Grants (Part 1)

October 18, 10-4: Introduction to Federal Grants (Part 2)
at 127 Church St., New Haven. Attendance at both sessions is required. Presenter: Diane Gedeon-Martin, President of The Write Source.

This learning opportunity is designed for executive directors, grant proposal writers, or fund development personnel with more than three years of experience preparing applications to foundations or corporations. Lunch will be provided

RSVP to tdiaz@aecf.org no later than Oct. 3.

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And keep in mind the next all-day Proposal Writing Seminar offered by Foundation Center author and consultant Judith Margolin (certificate, $25) at the library on Thursday, Dec. 15. Contact Seth Godfrey for details: 203-946-7431.

New programs at Gateway

Railroad Electronics Technician Training Certificate Program: New and more sophisticated equipment requires highly skilled technicians – and the railroad industry has many openings to help with repair and maintenance of signals, cars, subways and other equipment.
Environmental Technology and Safety Licensing Program: This new 138-hour program offers instruction in the skills for work as hazardous materials technicians. The courses are approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and medical screenings may be required.

Introduction to Voice-Over Course: The course teaches needed skills and outline how to search for and secure jobs.
For information about any of these professional development certificates, contact GCC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development division at 203-285-2426.

P/T Clerk Position at North Haven Memorial Library

19hr/wk Clerk II postion is open. Requires ability to perform a wide variety of clerical tasks; computer literacy; good public service skills. Includes evening and Saturday hours.  Apply at  Finance Dept., Memorial Town Hall, 18 Church St, North Haven, between 8:30am-4 pm Monday-Friday.

Improved Computer Service at New Haven Public Library branches Starts Friday, Sept. 16

On Friday morning all library branches will convert Internet connections from DSL to fiber optic--which will considerably improve Internet connectivity.  Assuming everything goes as planned, access to public computers will resume at 1 pm.

Opening at Branford Library

James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford has p/t (24 hours) Reference Assistant opening. Requirements: College degree, skills in library reference and research techniques, knowledge of pc software applications including Microsoft Office and Google Docs, proficiency with internet searching and email, familiarity with social media and digital technology, excellent customer service skills.  Preferred: Masters degree from or enrollment in ALA accredited library school.   $16 per hour.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Barbara Cangiano at bcangian@blackstone.lioninc.org by September 19.

Volunteer at Northfordy Farm

Learn all aspects of growing vegetables, flowers and herbs and help with animal chores. The farm is 20 minutes from New Haven in the Northford section of North Branford. Come for half or whole day and go home with some organically grown veggies. Call Peter 203-494-8408.

Join the Civic Orchestra of New Haven?

This group, comprised of more than 60 professional and serious amateur musicians, is seeking trumpet and string players. The orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings, September through May, for two concerts during the 2011-12 season, on Dec. 10, 2011, and May 12, 2012,  at Battell Chapel.
Auditions will be held on an individual basis and are by appointment only. Interested musicians should prepare to play a solo piece as part of the process. To schedule an audition, please call 203-287-9174 or email conh@sbcglobal.net.

Download ANDI here

The Arts Council of GNH and New Haven Independent present ANDI (Arts, Nightlife, Dining Information), a new app available for the iPhone or iPad that accesses a database of events and venue listings for the region.

One Week Break on Cat Adoption Fees at The Animal Haven

For one week only, October 2-8, The Animal Haven will lower its cat adoption fee from $125 to $50 to encourage people to adopt one of 70 cats now housed at the shelter. All cats are sterilized, up to date with vaccinations and test negative for feline leukemia and aids.

This special price excludes kitten adoptions which are $125. The Animal Haven is currently housing over 100 kittens that all will soon be up for adoption. All kittens are spayed or neutered, up to date with vaccinations and test negative for feline leukemia and aids.

Please visit website for more information or call 203-239-2641.

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Long Wharf Theatre Celebrates Gordon Edelstein's 10th Anniversary Oct. 3

Gordon Edelstein’s singular contribution to Long Wharf Theatre and the national theater scene will be honored on Monday, Oct. 3, in a tribute dinner on the Mainstage, featuring toasts, roasts, music and production highlights starting at 7:30 pm. A special cocktail reception with some of the great artists Edelstein has cultivated over his career will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Honorary event chairs are Athol Fugard, Jane Alexander, Arvin Brown, Judith Ivey, Eugene Lee, Ming Cho Lee, Donald Margulies, Anna Deavere Smith, Paula Vogel and Sam Waterston. For tickets call 203-772-8234.

Workshop: Achieving Better Results for Children, Youth, and Families through Collaborative Partnerships

Presented by Annie E. Casey Foundation, 127 Church St., New Haven, on Oct. 5, 9am-3:30 pm. Teams will learn how to instill a results-based culture within their collaborative and to identify actions they can take to apply the seven steps of Results-based Accountability. Presenter: Phyllis Rozansky, Principal Pathways to Results, LLC. Breakfast and Lunch provided. RSVP to tdiaz@aecf.org no later than Sept. 30.

The Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia was one of the largest civil uprisings in the United States. For five days in late August and early September 1921, thousands of coal miners lined up against thousands of coal company security men and deputy sheriffs in a fight for union recognition and collective bargaining rights.

The battle raised awareness of the appalling working conditions in the West Virginia coalfields, and the leaders of the march on Blair Mountain went on to become key organizers in the national labor movements of the 1930s. In 2008 Blair Mountain was nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, a designation which the state of West Virginia is contesting. Today the battlefield site itself is threatened by mountaintop removal mining.

Learn more about the history and current state of coal production in the United States in a discussion led by Melinda Tuhus on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6 pm at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. Ms. Tuhus, a New Haven-based journalist, recently traveled to West Virginia to report on a march that was being held to support Blair Mountain’s preservation as a national historic site, to protest mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia, and to advocate for labor rights and sustainable jobs.

For more information visit www.blairmountain.eventbrite.com or call the library at 203-946-8835.

New Haven Votes Campaign Fair at Library Sept. 8

New Haven Votes is a non-partisan coalition dedicated to increasing civic engagement in New Haven. On Thursday, Sept. 8, 1-5 pm, the public is invited to meet with candidates for mayor and alderman to see where they stand on the issues and to volunteer to support your candidate.  Details: 860-549-1220 or email khynes@commoncause.org.

9/11 Interfaith Service on New Haven Green

September 11 @ 4pm on New Haven Green--Greater New Haven interfaith community will share scripture, prayer, music and silence. Greetings from Mayor John DeStefano and service led by clergy from several faith communities. Details: icmoffice@yahoo.com.

Professional sewing classes in Westville

Sept 19-Oct 20--Learn fashion sewing from professional clothing designer/manufacturers Rod Gilchrist and Ayse Ikna at Rod Gilchrist Design in Westville. For more info and to sign up: 203-387-7000.

Jewish Family Service of New Haven has an opening for psychiatric consultant

Local nonprofit social service agency seeking a Psychiatric Consultant for outpatient mental health program.  Responsibilities will include psychiatric consultation and medication management for approximately 2-3 hours per month at Jewish Family Service of New Haven, Inc.  Please contact Jonathan Garfinkle, Ph.D., JFS Executive Director, at jgarfinkle@jfsnh.org.

Hamden Public Library Celebrates Poet Donald Hall on Sept. 16

Donald Hall, former U.S. Poet Laureate, 2011 National Medal of Arts recipient and Hamden native, will be honored at 7 pm at Miller Memorial Library in Hamden. The program is presented in collaboration with the Hamden Historical Society, the Connecticut Poetry Society, The Hamden Arts Commission, the Town of Hamden and The Friends of the Hamden Library. Led by Connecticut Poet Laureate, Dick Allen, the evening will include a presentation by historian Eric Lehman, author of Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant, readings by the Connecticut Poetry Society and a special presentation by Mayor Scott Jackson.  Details: 203 287-2680.

Free Monday Night Computer Classes Start Sept 12 at New Haven Public Library

The Downtown Library's Monday night computer classes are free and open for registration: 203-946-4837. Classes are 5-6 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm.
Sept. 12: Email: set up a Yahoo account
Sept. 19: Office 2010, a Windows 7 introduction
Sept. 26: Microsoft Word, a primer

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Donate a table to Literacy Volunteers?

The Literacy Center in New Haven needs tables with an approximate size of 36" by 40" table top for tutoring purposes.  Please call 203-776-5899.

CT Transit updates for Labor Day Weekend

On Monday, Sept. 5, all New Haven area bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule.


There will be no Commuter Connection or Union Station Shuttle on Labor Day.

The Sales Outlet on the New Haven Green will be closed. The Customer Service telephone center will be available from 7am-6pm. 
During the New Haven Labor Day Road Race there will be temporary bus stop changes and service delays affecting the majority of CTTRANSIT bus routes serving Downtown New Haven on Monday, Sept. 5,  7 am-2 pm. 203-624-0151.