Volunteer Registration for New Haven Citywide Kindergarten Canvass

Volunteers from across New Haven will gather in August to welcome families of incoming kindergartners to the New Haven Public Schools. They will be knocking on doors on Saturday, August 18, 9am-noon and 1-4pm; Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-7:30pm; and Thursday, August 23, 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Volunteer trainings will be held on Tuesday August 14,  5:30-6:15pm and Saturday, August 18, 8:15-9am and 12:15-1 pm.  For more information:  jmamis@uwgnh.org or 203-691-4229.

New website tracks water quality of the Quinnipiac River

New Haven’s Quinnipiac River Fund has just launched a new website to serve as a comprehensive source of advocacy and information about Connecticut's Quinnipiac River--its water quality and overall ecological health. Check it out!

Quinnipiac work study program is a great resource for community organizations

Quinnipiac University runs an Off-Campus Work Study program which places students at area nonprofits. The nonprofit pays a very small share of the salary (something like $2.62 hour). Students work 8-9 hours per week during the academic year. For details email Vincent Contrucci or call 203-582-5351

Elm City Resident Card is 5 Years Old!

And on Thursday, July 26, at 5:30 pm, a panel will discuss the history of the card and its impact on our City at the Main Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library. The panel consists of Kica Matos, former Community Services Administrator and NH Immigration Activist; Frank Sharry, Founder and Executive Director of America's Voice in Washington, DC; State Rep. Roland Lemar; and Hafid Dumet, CT DREAMer and Immigration Activist.  The public is encouraged to attend. Any questions may be directed to:

Chisara N. Asomugha, MD, MSPH, FAAP
Community Services Administrator

City of New Haven

203-946-7907

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Do you offer meeting space to community organizations or businesses?

We'd like to prepare an inventory of available spaces for public use in New Haven, whether free or otherwise, so that we can refer people to such facilities when requested.  If you offer space, please send me the address and contact information, along with the following information:

• room capacity?
• parking?
• fee?
• hours available?
• restrictions on use?
• provide catering?
• provide kitchen facilities?

This information will be compiled in a list to be held at the Main (Ives) Library, and I will share it upon request.  Thanks!!

Carol Brown, NHFPL Manager of programs, 133 Elm St., New Haven CT 06510  cbrown@nhfpl.org | 203-946-8835

New Haven Chorale announces auditions for 2012-13 season

Auditions will take place

July 30, 7-9 pm at Educational Center for the Arts, 55 Audubon St, New Haven

August 6 and 13, 6:30-9:30 pm Orange Congregational Church, 205 Meetinghouse La, Orange

Schedule an audition at business@newhavenchorale.org or  203 776-SONG. Individual appointments can also be scheduled at other times during the season.

New Haven Opens Cooling Centers Tuesday and Wednesday, City Health Department Warns Residents of the Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures

City of New Haven offers public “cooling centers” to provide relief from the heat.  No food will be served at these sites (and senior centers require 24 hour notice for senior meals).

All library branches are “cooling center” locations. Details here or call the City Health Dept. at 203-946-6999.

Gateway Community College Closes July 16-20 for relocation

Gateway staff and faculty are moving into the new downtown campus! Both GCC’s Long Wharf campus and all of its North Haven campus (except for the Center for a Sustainable Future at North Haven) will be closed.
GCC students who have not yet come to campus to get the college’s new identification card allowing access to parking and other features of the new campus can get ID cards starting July 23 in the new campus at 20 Church Street:  north building, room 210, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.

Neighborhood Music School’s Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series starts July 17

Dinners begin at 6:30 pm in the Park of the Arts, behind NMS at 100 Audubon Street, New Haven.  Concerts start at 7:15 pm (rain or shine). Dinner may be purchased the evening of each concert from Abel Caterers. $20 adult / $5 children 12 and under. Reserve in advance at 203-624-5189 x15.

July 17 - Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps,  an eclectic ensemble influenced by Gypsy music, klezmer and traditional American music. Features NMS faculty member Adam Matlock (accordian); Brian Slattery (fiddle, banjo); Nathan Bontrager (cello); and Michael Paolucci (percussion).

July 24 – Craig Hartley Trio just back from the Marigliano Jazz Festival in Naples, Italy. Composer, songwriter, pianist and NMS faculty member Craig Hartley showcases music from his newly released album, "Books on Tape Vol. 1." Craig is joined by Carlo DeRosa on bass.

July 31 – Too Blue,  bluegrass quartet features Joan Harrison (banjo, lead vocals); Betsy Rome (guitar, vocals); Michael Sassano (mandolin); and Jamie Doris (bass, vocals).

New Haven Public Library Summer Hours

Saturday summer hours start this weekend July 7 with the Ives-Main Library open to the public from 12-5, all other branches closed.   We will resume regular Saturday hours with the Branches open on September 8.

Stratton Faxon Law Firm Contest offers nonprofit competition

The firm has pre-selected four deserving nonprofits that have a chance to win up to $100,000! Read more here and cast your vote by July 8th for your choice.  The charity with the most votes is the $100,000 winner and runners-up will each receive $25,000!

Get your Fourth of July celebrations here!

innOVATION Grant Program

This program funds and recognizes the impact of artists and the arts in communities’ revitalization efforts.Three $25,000 innOVATION grants and two $10,000 innOVATION grants will be awarded through a panel review process. In addition, communities can compete for a "Viewers' Choice Award" of $15,000 at www.facebook.com/OvationTV/app_255394737897823.
Deadline for Submissions: 5 pm July 31

Volunteer this summer with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers are needed for a construction project through the summer on Congress Avenue in New Haven. Please contact Ellen McNally, Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, at emcnally@habitatgnh.org or call 203- 785-0794 x10

• Volunteer for one of the following Saturdays [July 21, August 4 or August 18] as an individual or with one other person. There is a limit of 12 workers per Saturday. Register online.
• individuals and workplace groups are needed Tuesdays through Fridays.
• summer weekday volunteer opportunities are available for youth ages 16-18 (volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the work site).