OneWorld Progressive Institute's Health Literacy #1 – Oct. 25, 2013

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise - Huffington Post - By Sophia Breene

OneWorld has done the hard work for you; we have selected the title of each of the 13 benefits and listed them below.  To get the details of each benefit, please click the…

EDUCATION AGENDA OCT 24, 2013 - COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVES: MYTHS Vs FACTS

Forty-five states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity have adopted the Common Core State Standards.

In this posting we bring you a documentation of the popular…

ONEWORLD's EDUCATION AGENDA - TOC & YOUTH UNLEASHED LISTENING TOUR

Stop # 1: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013,  12:30-3:00pm, Dwight Substation, 150 Edgewood Ave., New Haven

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Good Day!!!

There have been several requests concerning the species of bird in the cemetery. Hence, to this end, if there are persons who would be interested in the birds of Grove Street Cemetery, please call Mr. William Cameron at 203.777.1443, Mr. Cameron will be willing to assist in…

Cheers to All!!!

Just a quick reminder concerning the Cemetery....all public tours will end the weekend before the Thanksgiving Holiday. So every Saturday at 11:00am and then every Sunday at Noon. Now, if you would prefer a private tour, please call me at 203.389.5403, or my e-mail…

The Elm Shakespeare Company seeks a savvy manager, dynamic educator, and passionate community representative as their next Education Director. Current programs are well established, but developing a comprehensive educational strategy to engage all New Haven communities is central to the Company on the verge of its 20th anniversary. Candidates of all backgrounds who combine the working knowledge of Shakespeare, personal belief in the transformative power of his work, and…

The Rotary Club of New Haven is partnering w/ Rotary International and is offering a competitive grant for $30,000 for foreign studies. For details go to

http://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/Committee/Committee.cfm?D=7980&CommitteeID=800064590

Public Allies Connecticut



September 24th, 2013

External Relations Associate (Public Allies Connecticut - New Haven)

About Public Allies:



Public Allies’ mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. We are motivated by our conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all…

We all have special talents, things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.

Whether it’s reading to children, painting a community center, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are things we can all do to strengthen our community, foster civic…

The YoungArts Foundation is accepting application from  "...emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12)." National Young Arts Foundation is an organization that provides serious training, mentorship and scholarship to youth artist in various disciplines. The accolades and awards are substantial and they have good list of alumni, Vanessa Williams, Kerry Washington and others who have become well known in their field. Refer to the link below for more information about the application…

Jacob Harold of GuideStar guest blogs about the over head myth for the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-harold/charity-overhead_b_3964460.html 

He will be in New Haven on October 1, if you would like to ask him a question join us:…

We are looking for passionate, caring individuals who are interested improving the health of the Fair Haven community. For over 40 years, Fair Haven Community Health Center has been a leader in health care in Connecticut and is focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care, mental health, and support services to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FHCHC is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to…

The Rotary Club of New Haven is looking for a corporate or individual $300 event sponsorship at the Peabody Museum during the ¡Fiesta Latina Festival on Oct. 12th. - hours 10 AM to 4 PM. Your fee will be acknowledged by way of sponsor signage and the sponsor's name printed on ever card printed.



The fee will go toward offsetting consumable supplies during the event as well as toward funding wear and tear cost of the the computer, printer and camera equipment. NH Rotary will provide…

October is just around the corner and I thought I would give a brief bio on one of the noted Grove Street residents  - I chose Henry C. Flagg, a New Haven Mayor from 1834 to 1839. He was not only our Mayor but also a rector and a poet.

Henry C Flagg was noted for his involvement with The Citizen's Line - a steamship company which New Haveners felt…

Mary Wade holds a monthly support group on its campus, located on 118 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, for professionals and families experiencing the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.

For more information and directions, please contact Tracy Gilbert, Director of the Adult Day Services, LCSW, (203) 562-7222.  

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The latest version of ANDI  (Arts, Nightlife, Dining, Info) for iPhone and Android has a new feature.  Share events with friends via Facebook and Twitter.

Schools Tackle Science Teacher Exodus

This is an excellent and informative article.  The comments by Mr. Therrien and Mr. Cicarella, and the research data provide important information about some of the key problems in retaining science teachers in urban school districts. Not enough emphasis has been placed on: 1) Lack of adequate teacher preparation; not in subject content but in classroom management and content delivery.  a)…

Good Day To All,

Just a quick note on the cemetery ..... so many lovely pieces of art to view in the cemetery, not just the historical view. But now the change of season brings in another lovely view of the cemetery with the splendor of Autumn.

If interested in touring either e-mail p.b.i.newhaven@att.net or call 203.389.5403 - the website is…