Free Dentistry Day in Trumbull

Children ages 7 + and adults will be offered free dental services, including x-rays, exams, fillings or extractions at Vaugh Family Dentistry, 2 Corporate Dr., Trumbull, on Friday, June 8.

No advance appointments will be made. Please arrive as early as possible; as services are limited to the first 150 patients. Treatment is limited to the most needed services that can be completed in one visit, such as x-rays, exams, fillings or extractions. Treatment is for those in need who do not have dental insurance.

Pearl Harbor Bridge to open northbound on June 25

Three months ahead of schedule the northbound lanes of the "Q" Bridge will be open to traffic by June 25, followed the next week by connection with I-91. Details here.

Click here for latest RFPs posted by the Foundation Center

Employee Enrichment Workshop June 18 in New Haven

The Community Foundation offers the following capacity building workshop free and open to nonprofits serving the Greater New Haven region. It is designed for entry level and new employees to enhance their workplace skills and give them tools to become more satisfied, more effective, and more valued as employees.  Read more.

Free Grant Fair at Middlesex Community College on June 1, 10 am-2 pm

Senator Blumenthal hosts this free Grant Fair showcasing federal agencies’ grant programs, providing an opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about federal funding programs.
Details: ciara_bradnan@blumenthal.senate.gov.

Convening for Women and Girls June 19 in New Haven

Community Fund for Women and Girls, a fund of The Community Foundation for GNH, invites the public to a Convening for Women on June 19, 4:30-7 pm, at Omni New Haven.
The convening will provide an overview of the status of women and girls in New Haven, featuring a report by Dr. Chisara Asomugha, Director of New Haven's Community Service Administration, and panel discussion with Dr. Carolyn Mazure, Founder/Director, Women's Health Research at Yale; Claire Criscuolo, chef-owner of Claire's Cornercopia and Basta; Nilda Aponte, Licensing Director of All Our Kin;  moderator Michelle Turner,  WSHU/WYBC.  The event is free and open to all. Register here by June 12.

Call for Artists for Pardee-Morris House

The New Haven Museum invites area artists to participate in a site-specific installation this July at the historic Pardee-Morris House, located at 325 Lighthouse Road.  Artists will be asked to interpret the written and physical history of the 233-year-old building and produce an original work (all media) for display in the house throughout the summer.  Respond by Wednesday, June 7, to Jason Bischoff-Wurstle at 203-562-4183 x18 or photos@newhavenmuseum.org.
 
The Pardee-Morris House is one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Connecticut, dating from c. 1780. Built by Amos Morris, the house was burned by the British in a 1779  raid on New Haven; it was rebuilt by the Morris family and willed in 1915 to the New Haven Colony Historical Society (New Haven Museum).

The Pardee-Morris House will be open free of charge on Sundays from 12-5 pm through Aug. 26.

A Peek Under the Umbrella June 9

A Broken Umbrella Theatre will host an open studio/gallery experiment at The Smokestack, 446A Blake St., New Haven, on Saturday, June 9, from 2-7 pm.
The public is invited to experience the ensemble’s brainstorming and experimentation process. Director Rachel Alderman, set designer Brandon Fuller, lighting designer Jason Wells, costume designer Jacy Barber, and composer Chrissy Gardner experiment with the themes, history, and design elements that will influence the creation of the play Freewheelers, which will be produced next spring.  Reactions/feedback are invited!  Read more here.

17th Annual GNH Pizza Fest supports The Connection Fund

For $6 you get one slice, a soca and Italian ice at the Pizza Fest held during free lunchtime (noon-1:30 pm) concerts presented by the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, on the New Haven Green June 21, 22, 28 and 29. 

Proceeds benefit the connection fund. 203-776-9900 x 1003.

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Attention poets!

THE NEWTOWNER International Poetry Award is open to poets of all ages, both national and international. Poems should be no longer than 35 lines. Each entrant may submit a maximum of three poems.

Entry fee: $10 for up to three poems

First Place in THE NEWTOWNER International Poetry Award receives $500, publication in The Newtowner, and 2 copies of the magazine in which the winning poem appears.

Public Hearings regarding New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line High Speed Rail Project

Public hearings will be held in 3 locations around the state, including June 14, 7 pm, at North Haven High School. The Main Library is currently holding the environmental impact document for public review and it is also available at the project website.

There is a 45-day public review and comment period. The study team will be available at the hearing from 6-7 pm, with a presentation beginning at 7 pm.  You may also comment through the website through June 22. 

Your weekend activities await!

Friday, May 18Southern CT State University Commencement (All Day)
Yale Commencement Weekend (All Day)
Madison Farmers Market (3-6 pm)
DYN-O-MYTE Disco Review To Perform At Cultural Center (8- 9 pm)
Milford Fine Arts Council Performance: Sambeleza (8-9 pm)

Saturday, May 19
Yale Commencement Weekend (All Day)
Antique Car Show At The Shore Line Trolley Museum (9 am-3 pm)
CitySeed Farmers Market: Wooster Square (9 am-1 pm)
Connecticut Day at Lyman Orchards (9 am-6 pm)
Special Kids Tour Of Wooster Square (11 am- noon)
Cash Mob at RJ Julia Booksellers (2-5 pm)
Connecticut Women's Chorus: A Gala Event (8-9 pm)
Glee Club Commencement Concert (8-9 pm)
New Haven Oratorio Choir Presents MEDITATION and CELEBRATION! (8-9 pm)

Sunday, May 20
Yale Commencement Weekend (All Day)
ABC Scavenger Hunt at The Henry Whitfield State Museum (10 am-4:30 pm)

Yale Peabody Museum Summer Camps July and August

Summer Camp programs available for children in 1st to 7th grades. All programs provide opportunities to investigate the Peabody's exceptional collections and include field trips. Camps meet M-F daily from 9 am- 4 pm. Before-  and after-care services are also available.Register here.

Click here for details, schedules for 2012 Connecticut Trails Day Celebration June 2 and 3

SING YOUR TRUTH! POETRY CONTEST

Opening night of the 2012 International Festival of Arts & Ideas will be a performance by SING THE TRUTH! with Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright, honoring the music and spirit of great women in jazz, folk, R&B, gospel, and the blues. This event celebrates actions toward justice.
POETRY CONTEST: Connecticut school students grades 6-12 are invited to write about people who inspired them to sing the truth!  The idea is to write an original poem, song, or creative expression about someone who 'sang the truth' and provided inspiration--through their work, their life, their actions, or their example. The inspiration might come from a teacher, a brother, a favorite musician--anyone.

Winning poets will be invited to read their work as part of Festival events held across Connecticut. They will also be invited, along with two members of their family and their teacher or mentor, to be guests of the Festival at the "Sing the Truth" Concert and VIP reception on June 16. Read more

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Donius, ldonius@artidea.org or 203-498-3750.

New Haven Bird Club announces 21st Annual Summer Bird Count

Work on your birdsong identification and see what is nesting in your area on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June
10. Call Steve Mayo for the names of area captains and other information: 203-393-0694 or rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net

Job posting at Farmington Library

The Farmington Libraries are seeking a p/t Lending Services assistant to work at the Main Library assisting in setting up the desk, charging and discharging materials, conducting financial transactions, answering the phone and entering customer data. Requires strong customer service skills, High school diploma; library experience preferred. Position  includes evenings and weekends on a rotating basis. No benefits  except Social Security.  $16 hour. Email cover letter and resume to bknibbs@farmingtonlibraries.org by 5 pm,  May 18.

Click here for recent RFPs from the Foundation Center

Click here for Long Wharf's PSA video winner!

It's not what you might expect!! (who's surprised?)

Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation Available at Main Library

The Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation (EA/EIE) for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Program is now available in print at the Main Library and online here. The EA/EIE describes the benefits and impacts resulting from implementation of the NHHS Rail Program and identifies mitigation to address adverse impacts.
Learn more about upcoming public hearings here.

No Family Left Inside!

Enjoy a Family Fishing Class (May 10, 6-8 pm) with optional fishing trip (May 12) at Fair Haven Library

Learn all you need to know about water, fish, and fishing. This 2-hour class, taught by a certified CARE* instructor, will cover where and how to fish, how to handle fishing gear, what bait to use, how to identify fish, how to be safe around water and some of the rules of fishing in Connecticut waters.

Open to children 9+ with an adult. Register at 203 946 8115 or bdgold@nhfpl.org.

CT DEP *Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) | Ray Potkay, Certified CARE Instructor

Families who attend the Thursday evening class may join a Family Fishing Trip the next Saturday. Fishing gear will be provided.

Information session for CT Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program May 22 in Hartford

The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these entities. This seminar is designed to provide tips and concrete suggestions on how to make the NAA Program work for your nonprofit organization.

Presenter: Gary Parrington, CFRE, Director of Development, Mount Saint John in Deep River

Tuesday, May 22, 9:30-11:30 am at Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, 90 Brainard Road, Suite 201  Hartford. Free for members/$25 public

RSVP  here.

CT DOT Career Fair May 18

Job seekers are invited to explore a career in transportation with leaders in the industry.  The career fair will be held 11 am-4 pm at the Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. 
Questions? 203-752-1996 or info@i95newhaven.com

Calling all elder poets!

New Haven's Dept. of Elderly Services is initiating a poetry section in their newsletter.  Submissions are welcome! Please send by 15th of each month. Details at 203-946-8585.

Mayors Community Arts Grant Program Information Sessions this month

Learn more about the Grant Program which provides funding for New Haven arts and cultural programs.  For more information about the grant program contact Kim Futrell, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 203-946-7172.

Locations of Information Sessions:
May 3, 5pm at Fair Haven Branch Library
May 7, 5pm. at Stetson Branch Library 
May 8, 5:30pm at Wilson Branch Library 
May 10, 5pm at Mitchell Branch Library
May 15, 5pm at Main (Ives) Library

Participate in study of the State of Scaling Impact Among Nonprofit Organizations and Initiatives?

Your participation can help provide funders and others with valuable baseline information about the status and readiness for scaling impact among nonprofits. Deadline for submission is this Friday, May 4.
This national research survey, conducted by Growth Philanthropy Network and the Social Impact Exchange, will have implications about opportunities to grow initiatives and achieve greater efficiency and impact. All respondents will receive a copy of results, which will be announced at the Exchange’s 2012 Conference on Scaling Impact in June.
Click here to take the survey.

EXACT CHANGE returns to City busses on May 5

Exact Change is a series of live performances on five local bus routes, brought to you by CT Transit and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. Performances will take place on Saturday, May 5, and are free with CT Transit’s regular fare. All routes converge at the New Haven Green, where riders, artists and the public can mingle to live music from approximately 1:15-2 pm.