Youth Summit at Pratt Hall/Center Church Parish House
May 18, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm
New Haven youth are planning a Youth Summit, to take place Friday May 18th from 4-7pm. The event…See More
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Barbara Fabiani posted an eventSouth American Journey at Woolsey Hall,
June 3, 2012 from 4:30pm to 6pm
A multi-media exploration of the powerful melodies and pulsating rhythms of choral and instrumental…See More
JUNTA posted a status"Read the recently launched report from Junta and Yale Law School on remittances in New Haven's immigrant community:
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Tricia Caldwell's event was featuredCapacity Building Workshop: Grant Writing 101 at New Haven Free Public Library Community Room
May 17, 2012 from 4pm to 5:30pm
As part of its ongoing commitment to help strengthen the capacity of local nonprofits, The…See More
N'Zinga Shani posted a status"CANCER GENETIC COUNSELING, SCREENING AND TESTING – WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD HURT YOU. Visit http://www.oneworldpi.org/home.html"
N'Zinga Shani posted an eventCCANCER GENETIC SCREENING, COUNSELING & TESTING at COMCAST CH. 26, CTV
May 20, 2012 from 7pm to 8pm
A VERY IMPORTANT EVENT COMING TO YOUR TV CHANNEL - This information could Save Your Life.WHAT: A…See More
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Destined to Succeed: Program for Hamden children in grades 5-8
If you are a Hamden resident with a child in 5-8 grades, please call or email us for more…
Engage Candidates and Build Clout: How to Host a Candidate Forum at Your location
May 24, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm
Hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum gives your nonprofit the opportunity to educate candidates on…See More
Yvonne E. Jones posted a photoDestined to Succeed: Program for Hamden children in grades 5-8
If you are a Hamden resident with a child in 5-8 grades, please call or email us for more…
Christopher Korenowsky's event was featuredTips & Tools for Becoming a Financially Literate College Student at Ives Main Library
May 16, 2012 from 6pm to 7:30pm
New Haven high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to this second annual free…See More
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Lean Startup Snowflakes
Timing: 60 minutes (can be extended to 90 minutes by running more iterations). Setup/explanation takes 10 minutes; we’ll run 4-5 iterations of [3-minutes of execution, 3-4 minutes debrief, and 3 minutes of planning]. Materials: Pretend money (unit bills [euro/dollar], approx 100 units); ream of paper; 2 pairs of scissors for every 4 participants; audible timer; [...]Ultimate Battle
Battle it out to find the ultimate technique for your group. Learn more about them on the way including their strengths, weaknesses and appropriate situations.Tasty Estimation
Timing: 30-60 min. depending on the number of stories Goal: to practice the relative estimation technique by comparing user stories Preparation: Backlog items written or printed on index cards Items should describe activities, which are well known to the team members and can be quickly estimated. You can play the game either with the real backlog [...]Events
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Landscapes
May 17, 2012 at 9am to July 13, 2012 at 5pm – Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery
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Youth Summit
May 18, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm – Pratt Hall/Center Church Parish House
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2012 NHPT Annual Meeting
May 23, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm – Hopkins School, Heath Commons
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Audubon Arts on the Edge
June 2, 2012 from 12pm to 5pm – Audubon Arts & Retail District
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WorkPlace Inc. seeking training providers
Posted by Lee Cruz on May 14, 2012 at 11:13am 0 Comments 0 Likes
WorkPlace seeking training providers. Excerpt follows. Use this link to access full document. http://www.workplace.org/news.php
Core/soft employability skill areas to be provided include:
- Work Readiness –Attitude and expectations
- Interviewing and resume development
- Job search techniques
- Interpersonal communications
- Problem Solving
- Planning and…
Yale 2012 Spring Salvage program to benefit Nonprofits
Posted by Lee Cruz on May 11, 2012 at 6:57pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
The Yale Office of Facilities and Office of Sustainability would like to invite you to participate in the 2012 Spring Salvage program. Your organization is invited to join us at Ingalls Rink located at 73 Sachem Street on the following Sale Days:
Wednesday, May 16th 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 30st 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
All goods will be sold for a…
ContinueGNH Community Resources Update: our calendar is now connected to Journal Register Company newspapers in CT
Posted by Lee Cruz on May 11, 2012 at 1:23pm 0 Comments 1 Like
The Journal Register Company newspapers in Connecticut are offering free assistance and resources to nonprofit organizations. Among these services is the inclusion of the GNH Community calendar as a feed on their blog ConnecticutNewspapers.org.
To see how this works go to …
Continue Fellowship at All Our Kin
Posted by Janna Wagner on May 10, 2012 at 12:51pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Friends,
All Our Kin is looking for a Fellow in Child Care Policy to join our team! This fellowship is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in early childhood education, policy and advocacy, non-profit management, and public service. Fellows will work full-time at All Our Kin, and will be supervised and mentored by the organization’s co-founders and directors. The fellowship provides a way for bright, committed young leaders to learn more about…
ContinueSouthside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) Hartford, CT seeks Executive Director
Posted by Lee Cruz on May 9, 2012 at 2:32pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Established in 1978, SINA is a partnership between Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital and Trinity College, that works cooperatively with the community to develop leadership and improve the economic, physical and social characteristics of Hartford’s Frog Hollow, Barry Square and South Green neighborhoods. SINA’s vision is to serve as a catalyst to foster a vibrant urban community where residents, employees and businesses can enjoy a high quality of life and opportunities…
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New Haven Academy Spring Exhibitions
Posted by Nydia Roman on May 9, 2012 at 8:37am 0 Comments 4 Likes
Each spring, our students demonstrate their mastery and reflect on their academic progress.
We would love to have you join us! Outside guests help make these exhibitions authentic and meaningful. All guests participate in exhibitions and help evaluate student performance. Guests also help us to learn a lot about how we’re doing as a school from their presence and feedback.
Our 9th and 11th graders all present on the same day at the same time. Our 10th and 12th graders present…
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Neighborhoods: What is Working
Less Leadership and More in the Name of Sophia
Suppose that instead of focusing on the functions and actions of leaders, we reconstruct our basic notion of leadership? Suppose we drew more on Sophia, the Old Testament model of wisdom and gifts of the feminine? The emerging form of leadership for the common good may be to have as little leadership as possible and to be more interested in the actions and role of ordinary people.Learning from Other Neighborhoods
Who did it? Are they like me? John tells why these questions home in on reasons why learning from other neighborhoods is more effective in community building than professional intervention.Beyond Skate Parks: Transforming Communities with Teens
Five ways to harness the energy of teens in our communities.Giftflow: Give, Get Connect
WANTED: Portable Projector Screen
Description: I have a projector, but I need a screen to show it on. I was wondering if there was someone in the New Haven or Bethany area that has an extra one you...From: Jack@Nork.com
Location: Bethany, CT, USA
Juicy Couture Jacket (Black)
Description: It is a petite juicy couture jacket in black!...From: Molly Gambardella
Location: New Haven, CT, USA
Kitchen Supplies
Description: Several forks, knives, and spoons along with a few other kitchen items (pots and pans etc.) ...From: Molly Gambardella
Location: New Haven, CT, USA
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Family Walking Tour of Wooster Square in New Haven
Submitted by Michelle In honor of National Preservation Month, the New Haven Museum, the New Haven Preservation Trust and Historic Wooster Square Association are pleased to announce a special family-friendly walking tour & architectural scavenger hunt of the Wooster Square neighborhood on Saturday, May 19 at 11 AM. During a compact 45-minute tour led by the New HavenMuseum’s [...]Dirty Sock Funtime Band in Woodbridge
Submitted by TanyaMorning Coffee and Tour at Hamden Hall in Hamden
Submitted by DawnCitywide Youth Coalition
Little Thursday Update!
Greetings, all! It’s time for another Thursday update
FREE SCHOLARSHIP for youth development training!
Dear Citywide Members & Partners, I am excited that CWYC will provide ONE FREE SCHOLARSHIP to a direct youth worker to attend the 30-hour Advancing Youth Development Course. Please send an email to me with your name/the name of your staff member(s) who are interested by Friday, April 27. We will conduct a random drawing [...]
Little Thursday Update!
Good morning everyone! It’s another bright and sunny Thursday — here’s what’s in-store for next week, and beyond: There’s still time to get involved in the Youth Summit planning meetings! The planning group will have four more meetings – the next is: Wednesday, April 25th at 3:30pm (and then each Wednesday after that) at The [...]
CT Environmental News
CEQ meeting 9 a.m. May 23, Hartford
The Council on Environmental Quality will meet on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Holcombe Conference Room, 5th floor, 79 Elm Street, Hartford. AGENDA 1. Call to order; establishment of a quorum 2. Approval of March 28, 2012 and April 25, 2012 minutes 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Executive Director’s Report including updates[continue reading...]
New Haven’s Marchand: I’m No Rubber Stamp
When it came to his first vote on a major development project, Adam Marchand hadn’t read the 200-page plan before him. He voted yes anyway. Why? Because, Marchand said, he made up for it with a close reading of the executive summary. He put nearly an hour of questions to city officials and to the[continue reading...]
CT’s disabled vets get free open space access
Connecticut’s disabled veterans are being offered free lifetime passes to the state’s parks, forests and recreation system, authorities say. For more on this story, visit: CT’s disabled vets get free open space access | Hartford Business.Community Gardening Resources
Plant Identification
Do you have a mystery plant or tree? Post an image (preferred) and/or a detailed description, and your fellow gardeners will help you figure out what it is. Once you have a firm ID, please be sure to mark your thread as "closed" to keep it easy for everyone to find the un-identified threads! Note: if it's a bug you're trying to ID, try our new Bug ID forum . Need a good book to help you ID plants around your garden or out in the wild? Check out the Bookworm for field guides recommended by others.Recipes
Gardening and cooking go hand-in-hand. Do you have a favorite recipe or tip to share? Looking for a new way to prepare something? If so, this is the forum for you. Or check out the Canning and Freezing for help with preserving your bounty.Insect and Spider Identification
Do you have a mysterious critter in your garden? Post your question and any facts or observations about your bug, as well as a picture of the insect, butterfly or spider to be identified, if possible. Our members will draw from their extensive experience to help you identify it. Once you have a firm ID, please be sure to mark your thread as "closed" to keep it easy for everyone to find the un-identified bug threads! You may also want to visit our BugFiles database of pictures for comparison. Need a good book to help you deal with the pests in your garden? Check out the Bookworm for helpful books on pest control, recommended by others gardeners.New Haven Library Blog
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