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International Festival of Arts and Ideas announces 2012 lineup

Highlights include

• American premiere of the National Theatre of Scotland's THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
• Mark Morris Dance Grooup
• Australia's Circus Arts Troup CIRCA
• Solo performance of King Lear from Taiwan

Free concerts on the New Haven Green will include Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, and Lizz Wright, Asphalt Orchestra, Red Baraat, Pakistan's Noori and Rosanne Cash. Details here.

New Haven Reads BOOKS FOR SUMMER Program

Purchase a new book for a New Haven Reads student in honor of Mother's and/or Father's Day?

New Haven Reads wants to purchase a new book for each of their 580 students to help build their home libraries and encourage them to read more during the summer vacation.  Information here or call 203-752-1923.

Arte Inc. launches SLATE for students and parents

SLATE  combines in-school lessons for students with evening and weekend parent workshops in English and Spanish. Parent workshops include College Readiness, Financial Literacy and Digital / Computer Technology. Arte has partnered with the New Haven Promise, Comcast, Wells Fargo, CHET and others to offer these free programs, which often include lunch or dinner. 

Details here or call 203-787-2783.

Library Yoga Wednesdays 1-2 pm at Main Library

DEBBIE KAHAN finishes up her current Library Yoga series tomorrow, April 25. Next week (May 2) MILLIE GRENOUGH will offer an alternate to Library Yoga, with a free discussion of stress reduction principles and practices, based on her book and training, OASIS IN THE OVERWHELM. And on May 9, Kripalu presenter ELLEN BARRETT launches another Library Yoga series (May 9-June 27). 
Wednesday is HEALTH DAY at the Main Library--catch it!

Broken Umbrella Theatre premiers play during Westville's 15th Annual Art Walk

The nonprofit A Broken UmbrellaTheatre premieres a new play with music on two Saturdays, May 12 at noon, 2pm and 4pm, and May 19 at 2pm and 4pm, at 446A Blake St, New Haven, outdoors rain or shine. A cast of kid-friendly goofballs bring the invention of the bicycle to life in an original production infused with the spirit of the 1980s.  Running time 4o min; pay what you can. Details 203-823-7988.

Starting Up A Family Daycare Business?

With proper planning, a home child-care business can deliver a stable and profitable income. Naugatuck Valley Community College will offer a three-night program in Waterbury on Wednesdays, June 6, 13 & 20, 6-9 pm.  $40 for the series. Details here.    

Higher One Offers 2nd annual scholarship opportunity as part of Financial Literacy Workshop

New Haven high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to a free workshop on money management designed specifically for those who are about to embark on the college experience. Attendees will be eligible to apply for a special Higher One scholarship.
Students MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited, and registration is required at www.homay16.eventbrite.com or call the library at 203-946-8835.

Wednesday, May 16, 6 pm

at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St.

This workshop is presented by MARY K. JOHNSON, Higher One's Financial Literacy and Consumer Advocacy Manager, and former Associate Commissioner of Finance and Administration for the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
With operations in New Haven and Oakland, CA, Higher One provides a full array of financial services including refunds, payments and elec-tronic billing to more than 700 institutions of higher education. Higher One is also providing nearly 5 mil-lion students nationwide with a smart new way to manage their student loans and college expenses. More at www.higherone.com

Winners Announced in 4th Annual NHFPL Poetry Contest

The New Haven Free Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 annual poetry contest, just revealed at the contest reception held on April 21.  Winners in each age category include: Youth, Willow Maia Giannotti-Garlinghouse for her poem entitled “From”; Teen, Tarpley Hitt, for her poem “Othniel Marsh”; and Adult, Samantha Ostrowski, for her poem “ELM 1638.”  Giannotti-Garlinghouse was also voted the “People’s Choice” winner at the reception.  

Cash prizes were provided by the NHFPL Foundation. Refreshments were provided by Starbucks on the Green and Subway Restaurant on Whitney Avenue. Each of the winning poems will be published in a forthcoming edition of NEW HAVEN REVIEW.  The library wishes to thank its 125^th Presenting Sponsor, First Niagara, for support of this event.

Finalists and Winners of 2012 NHFPL Poetry Contest:

Front, l-r: Willow  Maia Giannotti-Garlinghouse (Winner, Youth);  Andrea Ascah-Robinson (Finalist, Adult); Maia Robinson (Finalist, Teen); Morgan Addy (Finalist, Teen); Paul Hammer (Finalist, Adult). Back: father of Tarpley Hitt. Missing from picture: Tarpley Hitt (Winner, Teen), Samantha Ostrowski (Winner, Adult).

Next month we'll need to feed the meter in New Haven til 9 pm

Starting next month, drivers will have to “feed the meter” until 9 pm—instead of 7, but not midnight—in what is being cast as a compromise.

The compromise was made to accommodate the complicated and, at times competing, interests of consumers, workers, businesses and residents.

The change will add two hours of enforced parking in the evenings Monday through Saturday — but not the additional five the city proposed last year. READ MORE

Gateway update

In preparation for the move to the new downtown campus this summer, the Gateway Community College Records Office at the college’s North Haven campus is now closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Students who need assistance from the Records Office on Thursdays and Fridays are asked to contact the Long Wharf office at 203-285-2020.

Need to study for a test in your field?

The Library's Learn A Test database has added more practice tests and professional skills/academic ebooks, and it's available from our webpage.

New Online Practice Exams

NCLEX-RN Practice Tests

PANCE Practice Tests
ASSET Practice Tests
Additional Praxis I: PPST Practice Exams: Mathematics, Reading and Writing Test 4

 

New eBooks

• Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Exam, Fifth Edition
• Praxis I: Power Practice
• PANCE: Power Practice
• Career Changer's Manual Academic Skills
• 501 Geometry Questions, Second Edition
• ACT Flash Review
• Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day, Fifth Edition

Curious about the Q Bridge?

The State DOT offers another open house on the new Pearl Harbor Bridge over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven--and it includes bus tours of the construction site.  The public is invited: Saturday, Apr 13, 10 am-2 pm, at  DOT Headquarters, 424 Chapel St. Tours will be held at 11 am, noon and 1 pm. Information here or call 203-752-1996.

ConnCAT opens in Science Park

Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (CONNCAT) celebrates its grand opening Thursday April 12 at its 4 Science Park location in New Haven.  CONNCAT is an affiliate of the National Center for Arts & Technology (NCAT) founded by acclaimed McArthur Genius Prize winner, Bill Strickland. CONNCAT will become the fifth NCAT replication center in the nation, joining San Francisco, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Grand Rapids.  Details here. 

Upcoming Free Trainings from the Community Foundation for GNH

Two trainings  will be offered in Succession Planning, the first on May 7, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, for nonprofit executive directors only and the second on May 21, 4- 8 pm, for executive directors AND board members. Nancy Johnson and Hez Norton of Third Sector New England will facilitate both trainings.

On May 17, 4- 5:30 pm, Jackie Downing, Program Officer at The Community Foundation, will offer Grant Writing 101, examining standard elements in many grant applications. This class is for professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience.  Details here.

Board Development is Topic on April 12 in Branford

On Thursday, April 12, 8-9:30 am, the Branford Chamber Nonprofit Council  presents Mike Burns of BWB Solutions discussing Board Development, strengths and weaknesses of small and large boards. RSVP here 

Follow-up to Arts Convening initiative

The Arts Convening was an exciting afternoon.  One of the most common themes was the need for arts in education asset mapping.  Indeed, it is mentioned on Reflections Sheets from all seven of the breakout groups. 
In an effort to determine which organizations are actively engaged in arts education in the greater New Haven area and to see what partnerships can be realized, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and Young Audiences Arts for Learning has prepared a mapping survey.  Please use the link below to access and complete the survey.  

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AIEassetmapping

Jobs at ConnCAT

The Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (ConnCAT) is located at Science Park,  provides job training to unemployed/underemployed adults. An after school arts program launches in June. They are currently posting two positions:
Adult Services Manager to liaise with students, employers, teachers and human services providers in order to promote ConnCAT opportunities. This management position is responsible for serving as advisor for an adult student population. Requirements include BA in education, business, training and development, social work or related and a min. of 2 years related experience. 
Youth Program Manager to oversee and coordinate programming, strategic and administrative issues, operations and resources, with direct supervision for Teaching Artists. Requires a BA and min. of 8 years related experience; Masters degree preferred.

Full job descriptions available here.

Community Foundation Announces Capacity Building Workshops

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is partnering with its affiliate the Valley Community Foundation, to offer a series of free training sessions in 2012 to nonprofits serving the region. Topic and dates vary; additional workshops will be added throughout the year. 

Practical Skills and Strategies for Nonprofit Supervisors--Thursday, April 12,  9am-noon.
Succession Planning will be split into two workshops,   the first for Executive Directors only-- Monday, May 7, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Second workshop is open to both Executive Directors and Board Members--Monday, May 21, 4-8 pm.
Grant Writing 101 is for professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience--Thursday, May 17, 4-5:30 pm. (At Main Library)

Details here.

2nd Annual Junta Tequila Tasting May 4

Friday, May 4, 6-8 pm, at 169 Grand Avenue, New Haven
Sip specially selected tequilas, taste traditional Latino foods from La Molienda, Mezcal, Soul de Cuba and more. Enjoy Latin music, meet new friends, and support the work of Junta! $40 tickets or call 203-787-0191 x16.  

Volunteer for Walk Against Hunger on May 6?

More volunteers are needed to support this year's Walk Against Hunger.  If you are 18+, please contact Kim Damien or call the CT Food Bank at 203-469-5000 x 311.  Crossing guards are needed 12:30-3:45 pm, as well as Registrars to help register people on site, noon-2:15.

WALK AGAINST HUNGER is Sunday, May 6 at College Woods Pavillion, East Rock Park, New Haven. 

Gandhi Peace Award to be presented to Amy Goodman May 3

Thursday, May 3,  5:30 – 8:30 pm at United Church on the Green, 323 Temple Street, New Haven. The ceremony is free and open to the public and includes a reception and book signing.

New Haven Oratorio Choir seeks Singers

Sopranos and altos are in particular demand. This chamber ensemble rehearses weekly on Wednesday nights at Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, under the leadership of Daniel Shaw. They have a varied repertoire, mainly a cappella, and are planning a May concert. Contact Carey Bates to schedule an audition. 203-241-7479

There will be no LIBRARY YOGA on April 4 or 11

Please enjoy a FREE MEDITATION CLASS with Dr. Matthew Raider on Wednesday, Apr. 11, 1-2 pm at the Main (Ives) Library. Details here.

April 4: Whole Foods 5% Day

This Wednesday, Whole Foods will donate 5% of its daily proceeds to support the Rock to Rock partner organizations, including Common Ground. Whole Foods in Milford is at 1686 Boston Post Rd, open from 8 AM to 10 PM.

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Patagonia Accepting Grant Applications for Grassroots Environmental Campaigns
Grants of $3,000 to $8,000 are available to small grassroots organizations working on direct-action projects to preserve and protect the environment....

Posted on March 29, 2012
Deadline: April 30, 2012