Ellen Barrett Guests at Library Yoga November and December

Can't afford to attend Ellen Barrett's Kripalu workshop right now?

Relax and enjoy some quality time with her as she leads the upcoming LIBRARY YOGA series, Wednesdays 1-2 pm at the Main Library. The series runs Nov. 2-Dec. 21, with no 11/23 class.  Classes are suitable for all fitness levels, and a $5 fee will be collected at each class. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat.

12th Annual Tassy Walden Awards for unpublished writers and illustrators of children's books

A free workshop to prepare for entering the New Voices in Children's Literature contest will be held at the Main Library on Nov. 15 at 5:30 pm. Founding members of the awards committee and former winners and finalists will be on hand to facilitate the workshop, with a review of guidelines and submission process. More information: donita@shorelinearts.or or 203-453-3890.

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First index of state's civic engagement now available

The new partnership between Everyday Democracy and Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill with the National Conference on Citizenship (funded partly by William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund) has resulted in the first Connecticut Civic Health Index. Highlights:
Connecticut performs better than the national average on:

• Volunteering
• Voter turnout and registration
• Charitable giving
• Discussing politics
• Internet connectedness
• Belonging to organizations and groups

Connecticut performs lower than the national average on:

• Working with neighbors to address community problems
• Exchanging favors with neighbors
• Social connectedness with family

Connecticut's numbers are on the rise or remain stable on:

• Voter turnout for presidential elections
• Volunteerism
• Charitable giving

Bargain kitties in November

Throughout November The Animal Haven is offering kitten adoptions at a reduced rate of $75 (normally $125). They hope to encourage people to adopt one of 120 kittens now housed at the shelter for homeless pets. All kittens are sterilized, up to date with vaccinations and test negative for feline leukemia and aids.  This special adoption donation fee excludes cat and dog adoptions.  203 416 2565

Interested in Presenting at 10th Annual Women's Health Conference?

The Women and Family Life Center in Guilford  is seeking experienced women’s health professionals to present at the 10th Annual Women’s Health Conference which will be held on March 4, 2012.

The conference’s holistic approach, its focus on women’s issues, and its many opportunities for dialogue with leading health experts, draws more than 250 women from both the shoreline area as well as all over Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It is an event for women to connect with one another, learn the most up-to-date information from experts in the field, and explore new health and wellness options in a safe and welcoming environment.  Read more...

Literacy Volunteers Need...

• Bookcases
•  2-drawer file cabinet
• Tables & chairs
• Flash drives for students in the computer class
• volunteer to oversee the front office at 4 Science Park in New Haven from 3-6 pm
• Volunteers to help plan Scrabble fundraisers in March & April
• volunteer to oversee the front entrance area of office at 14 West Main  in Meriden; flexible schedule.

Please call 203-776-5899 if you can help.

Gov. Malloy to address this year's CT Nonprofit Conference in Cromwell

There is still time to register! Click here.

The Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day

We are also closed Saturday, Nov. 12.

“Introduction to Social Media” at Annie E. Casey Foundation Nov. 21, 1-4 pm

Workshop offers a practical introduction to new media. Participants will explore several new media and Web 2.0 concepts, including tagging, social networking, dynamic vs. static websites, cooperative document editing, blogging, RSS, openness, and the impact of Web 2.0 on organizational culture. Discussion will incorporate lessons learned from United Way’s ongoing effort to embrace a Web 2.0 culture and new media tools. Attendees will leave this course with a greater understanding of several web-based productivity and social media tools.

Presenter: J.R. Logan, Director of New Media Strategies United Way of Greater New Haven.

RSVP to trivera@aecf.org no later than November 17. Registration is limited to 3 people per nonprofit organization.

Elm City Market Ribbon Cutting 4:45 pm, Nov. 2

MARKET HOURS beginning Nov. 3: 8am - 9pm Monday-Saturday & 9am-8pm SundayVolunteers are needed to help with opening day--RSVP: hhinckley@elmcitymarket.coop. 

Customers of Elm City Market receive one hour of validated parking in the 360 State Street parking garage.  Keep your ticket with you for validation at the register. 

22nd Annual Trees of Hope Holiday Spectacular

The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut holds their annual Trees of Hope to raise funds for children and families staying at RMHCT. What began with a dozen trees at the Governor’s Mansion has flourished into a nine-day display of over 100 decorated trees, wreaths and holiday baskets lining the halls of the Maritime Center in New Haven. All items are raffled off during this free public event and raffle tickets are only $1. Over 100 individuals, groups and corporations are involved in this noteworthy event.

Trees range from 4-8 feet in height and each tree has its own personality and story. Wreaths decorated by High School students and baskets created by groups and organizations accompany the trees.

Trees of Hope’s Presenting Sponsor is Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Additional Sponsors for this year’s event include Yale New Haven Hospital, Peoples United, First Niagara and CJ Fucci Construction.

About Casey's Professional Development and Learning Series...

Please note requirements for attendance at Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Professional Development and Learning Series:

· confirm attendance in advance:  Teresa Rivera, trivera@aecf.org

· limit 3 people per organization. Advance registration required—no drop-ins

· cancelation required at least 48 hours prior to the workshop

Questions? email Yolanda Caldera-Durant or 203-401-6961

Monthly Bike to Work Breakfasts

Bike commuters are invited to the Devil's Gear/Elm City Cycling Bike to Work Breakfast in New Haven the third Thursday of each month, from 7:30-10 am. Share coffee and baked goods provided by Bru, and collect your sticker!

Call for Volunteers! ¡Necesitamos voluntarios!

Arte Inc is exhibiting works by noted Cuban artist, Reynier Ferrer at 19 Grand Ave.,
New Haven.  The artist is exhibiting in several places in the U.S. before returning to Cuba, and has just finished an artist residency at Brown University.
Volunteers are needed to staff the exhibit. Details: margherita.tortora@yale.edu
Opening Reception is Oct. 27, 5:30-8 pm
Exhibit hours, weekends until Nov. 27, noon-5 pm

Interested in Becoming a New Haven Firefighter?

 RECRUITMENT EVENTS

FIRE SERVICE OPENHOUSE

 Firefighters and Human Resources staff will be on hand to discuss career opportunities

 in the New Haven Fire Department 

 Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 12, 10 am
NEW HAVEN FIRE ACADEMY
230 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

Know someone who might like to work at Elm City Market?

Elm City Market is offering a $50 gift card for a successful referral from a member/owner who suggests a candidate for their opening for an experienced meat cutter.  Other positions are also open at the Market.


Details: jobs@elmcitymarket.coop or call Jennifer Daddio at 203-624-0441 x 2212.

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Network Services: Two positions available at Wilton Library

Wilton Library seeks two p/t Network Services Assistants to cover help desk and audio/visual presentations. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office 2007, web browsers, email, and photo editing software. Duties include setting up/operating audio/visual equipment (computers, projectors, microphones, movies, Xbox, Wii, etc.); providing exceptional help desk support for patrons and staff; updating and maintaining computers, iPads, Nooks, and Kindles; running reports; rebuilding computers and replacing peripherals as directed; etc. Successful applicant will be a team player and have proven interpersonal and teaching skills, along with problem solving abilities. Applications may be obtained at the Library or online. Email resume and cover letter to Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Head of Network Services, at mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org.

Position 1: Approximately 12 hours per week (M & T: 2-8 pm) plus one Saturday every four weeks (10 am-5 pm), with some late evening and/or weekend evening flexibility required).

Position 2: Two weekends every four weeks (Saturday: 10 am-5 pm; Sunday: 1-5 pm).

12th Annual Tassy Walden Awards for Childrens Writers and Illustrators

A workshop to assist writers and illustrators with the submission process for this contest will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:30 pm, at the Main Library. Find out more about the contest and reserve your space at the workshop at www.ShorelineArts.org or call 203-453-3890.

Gateway Community College at New Haven Public Library

The downtown library will host information sessions about upcoming Gateway programs of study, courses, financial aid and admissions on Thursdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Deb. 8, noon-2pm. Use your lunch hour wisely and plan your future!!

Does your nonprofit need volunteers?

New Haven Promise scholars are required to complete community service hours to earn their scholarship.

New Haven Promise contacts students directly throughout the year, and provides them with information about volunteer opportunities via email.

If your nonprofit would like New Haven high school students to serve as volunteers, please contact info@newhavenpromise.org or 203-776-6473.

Eli Whitney Museum is offering Columbus Day programs for school children

The Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden is offering several programs on Monday, Oct. 10, for children ages 6-12. Information is available here or call 203-777-1833.  

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Long Wharf Theatre’s 5th Annual Discovery Day

Last year over 200 parents and children attended this annual event. At 9 am Saturday, Nov. 19, the Discovery Day will help fund a family friendly March production entirely adapted, produced, designed, and built by the Next Stage residents, early career professionals training in specific fields of theatre.

This year kids will be prompted by a pair of headmistresses played by residents Maria DiFabbio and Marissa Friedman to begin a journey using the magic of theatre as their guide (think Hogwarts). The children will experience an acting class to help create their superhero personas, with lights and sound on the stage to enhance the experience. $5 per family or $2 per person;  information at 203-787-4282.

Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology seeks Manager

In Sept. 2012, Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (CONNCAT) will open its first center at 4 Science Park, New Haven. The organization will provide job training to unemployed and underemployed adults, as well as an after school Youth Arts program, with the goal of getting 60 adults employed. They will also  work with 96 youth to help change the statistics of high school dropout rates.

The following opening is posted: Adult Services Manager. Provides vocational counseling and special support services in an adult education system; liaise with students, employers, teachers and human services providers, and outside agencies. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Training and Development, Social Work, or related field; min. 2 years experience in education, social or human services, vocational or post high school classroom / workshop/ presentation; Windows-based PC skills and MS Office computer proficiency.  For full job description contact Martha Fernald:  m.fernald@spinternational.com  or Erik Clemons: eclemons@yahoo.com