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The bus leaves from the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge, at 9:15 am, with ample free parking available. Lunch is “on your own” in the theater district. Fees are $125 for JCC members and $130 for non-members. Seating is limited and early registration is advised. Please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522, extension 221, for further information and reservations. ]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:29:08-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/e9e0531ab4e8b50aeebb3b3764d57ce0-118.html#unique-entry-id-118http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/e9e0531ab4e8b50aeebb3b3764d57ce0-118.html#unique-entry-id-118
Janet Packer has established a unique career as a concert violinist and educator. Her performances demonstrate a mastery of a wide range of musical styles. As soloist with orchestra, recitalist, and recording artist, Ms. Packer’s musical intelligence and personality have won the accolades of audiences, critics and musical colleagues.

Nationally recognized as a distinguished educator, Janet Packer is chair of the string department of the Longy School of Music, Cambridge Massachusetts, where she has been a member of the violin faculty for twenty-eight years. She gives frequent master classes at universities, music schools, and string seminars, and has been interviewed on National Public Radio and television. Her students, introduced to advanced concepts of analysis and historical style, have won competitions on state and national levels.

Janet Packer performs on a 1697 Carlo Giuseppe Testore violin.

ana Tokuno was born in Japan and began music lessons at the age of six. In 2001, she earned her bachelor of music degree with honors and Doseikai Prize from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. She went on to study with Victor Rosenbaum of The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she received her master of music degree with academic honors and played with the NEC Orchestra at her commencement concert. Since her childhood, she has been the winner of numerous awards. In addition to an active solo schedule of performing throughout the US and Japan, she often collaborates with singers and other instrumentalists. She is also enthusiastic about sharing the music with children. Currently, she resides in Boston, and is active as solo recitalist, chamber musician and music coach.

The JCC Classical Music Series is made possible by the generous support of the Peter Hereld Foundation. For additional information, please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522x206.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:28:31-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/c097b532ef6bd57fdd9ab17c20f535fc-117.html#unique-entry-id-117http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/c097b532ef6bd57fdd9ab17c20f535fc-117.html#unique-entry-id-117
This is a presentation of Joyfully Jewish, a joint initiative of The JCC Family Center, and the PJ Library of The Department of Jewish Education. Fees are $5 per child; no charge for parents and caregivers. For information, call the JCC at (203) 387-2522x276. ]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:27:48-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/6bf44e025977afea0879c8469301a1c3-116.html#unique-entry-id-116http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/6bf44e025977afea0879c8469301a1c3-116.html#unique-entry-id-116
The program is open to all, regardless of vocal ability, faith or spiritual practice. No knowledge of Hebrew is needed. Participants are asked to bring their own Yoga mats, although a limited supply will be available. The program fee is $10 per person. For more information, please contact the JCC at (203) 387-2522, extension 206.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:26:25-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/75e63559c0a65f324ac503a24c51145f-115.html#unique-entry-id-115http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/75e63559c0a65f324ac503a24c51145f-115.html#unique-entry-id-115
Sunday, 11/2, 2 pm – Classical Music Series – Janet Packer, violin; Maria Tokuno, piano; free of charge. Info: ext. 206.

Tuesday, 11/4, 11 am – Joyfully Jewish Series – “Who’s Inside Noah’s Ark?” with animal trainers from Curious Creatures and exotic animals; hands-on presentation for ages 3+. Info: ext. 276.

Thursday, 11/6, 12 noon – Hungry Minds Series – “The Connecticut Lottery,” with Lottery Ambassador Bill Hennessey, telling all. Free of charge. Bring lunch or purchase at JCC. Coffee provided. Info: ext. 221.

Friday, 11/7, 12 noon – Jewish Book Month event, with author Lily Koppel, “The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Lost Through the Pages of a Lost Journal.” Free of charge. Bring lunch or purchase at JCC. Info: ext. 206.

Sunday, 11/9, 10 am, or Tuesday, 11/11, 7 pm – PC Security 102 – How to Not be a Victim of Security Fraud. Info: ext. 206.

Tuesday, 11/11, 11 am – Jewish Book Month event, with children’s author Alan Katz, “Oops!” in conjunction with JCC Veterans Day Vacation Camp. Free of charge. Info: ext. 206.

Thursday, 11/13, 7 pm in Russian, 7:30 pm in English – Jewish Book Month event, with author Ellen Litman, “The Last Chicken in America: A Novel in Stories.” Discussion follows in English. Free of charge. Info: ext. 206.

Sunday, 11/16, 10 am – Jewish Book Month event, with author Samuel Shem, “The Spirit of the Place.” Free of charge. Info: ext. 206.

Sunday, 11/16, 1:30 pm – The “Not So” Dangerous Sessions for Boys (and Girls) – “Making Stuff” – Ages 7-10, with parent. Info: ext. 206 or 276.

Monday, 11/17, 7 pm – Jewish Book Month event, with author Stephen Fried, “Husbandry: Sex, Love and Dirty Laundry,” and author/humorist Joyce Saltman, co-author of “I’m Changing the Locks and Cementing the Windows: What to Do When Your Kid Leaves for College.” A Ladies Night Out event; gentlemen welcome. Sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. Reservations by 11/10. Info: ext. 206.

Thursday, 11/20, 7 pm – Jewish Book Month event, with author Arie Kaplan, “From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books.” Held at Barker Character Comic & Cartoon Museum, 1188 Highland Ave. (Route 10), Cheshire. Free of charge. Info: ext. 206.

Sunday, 11/23, 5 pm – The “Not So” Dangerous Sessions for Boys (and Girls) – “Space (and Pizza Bagels)” – at Yale’s Bethany Observatory, 111 Hilldale Road, Bethany – Ages 7–10, with parent. Info: ext. 206 or 276.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:23:11-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/ce82452c3fa0d493ad6353cbe6775907-114.html#unique-entry-id-114http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/ce82452c3fa0d493ad6353cbe6775907-114.html#unique-entry-id-114
Identity Theft 101 is held on Sunday, October 26, 10:00 to 11:30 am, and again on Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Identity theft can happen at the super market, while e-mailing family or friends, or while asleep. Learn what precautions to take to minimize your chances of becoming an identity theft statistic. A resource kit with articles, forms, and legal steps to take is included with the session.

PC Security 102, given on Sunday, November 9, 10:00 to 11:30 am, and again on Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, teaches computer security basics, anti-virus/Anti-Spyware utilities, Spam, and backing up personal information to keep your computer running securely and efficiently.

Classes are held in the JCC Computer Learning Center, and fees for each session are $45 for JCC members and $60 for non-members. The JCC is located at 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge. For additional information regarding either of these classes, please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522, extension 206.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:22:35-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/c3adc6ce349cefde2cd94e13775ad1d8-113.html#unique-entry-id-113http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/c3adc6ce349cefde2cd94e13775ad1d8-113.html#unique-entry-id-113
Hennessey will provide light-hearted, educational and thought-provoking information about the lottery and how it was created. While discussing Scratch Games from A to Z, Hennessey will explain how the wide variety of games are selected, designed, printed and distributed.

Coffee will be provided; a “brown bag” lunch from home is suggested. Please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522, extension 221, for additional information.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:18:37-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9fdc6000085a98123a79a1cd6b36ae2e-112.html#unique-entry-id-112http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9fdc6000085a98123a79a1cd6b36ae2e-112.html#unique-entry-id-112
The 8-hour course is held for two days, and participants must complete both 4-hour sessions to be eligible for reductions of up to 10% in automobile insurance. The classes serve to reinforce driving skills for older drivers, as well as introduce strategies for defensive driving, along with accommodations for slower reflexes. The course is sponsored by AARP (American Association for Retired Persons).

Advance registration is required. The fee is $10, payable to AARP. Please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522, extension 221, to register or receive further information.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:15:54-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/917f18a59e5a1e4ef5a23db2a28fd111-111.html#unique-entry-id-111http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/917f18a59e5a1e4ef5a23db2a28fd111-111.html#unique-entry-id-111
Terry Pazmiño, a renowned classical guitarist and composer who has offered recitals and concerts in more than 40 countries around the world, will perform a free community concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, in the Clarice L. Buckman Theater at Quinnipiac University. This event, sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac, is free and open to the public.
 
Born in Quito, Ecuador, Pazmiño studied under guitar masters in Venezuela, France and Australia.  Long considered a guitar master in his own right, Pazmiño’s music combines Latin American and European influences, and his repertoire includes power, originality, magic, simplicity, enchantment and freshness, all from one guitar.
 
Pazmiño has recorded and produced 10 cassettes and four compact discs of his works, and he has performed in such esteemed venues as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
 
For more information about this show, call 203-582-3144.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:14:33-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/196d1ac9a9eeee498305bdd8cbcdae68-110.html#unique-entry-id-110http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/196d1ac9a9eeee498305bdd8cbcdae68-110.html#unique-entry-id-110
Author and political activist Sister Souljah will present “Student Activism vs. Student Apathy” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Alumni Hall at Quinnipiac University. The free lecture is open to the public.
 
Born in the Bronx, Souljah earned a bachelor’s degree in American history and African studies from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. As a student activist, she created, financed and implemented the African Youth Survival Camp, a six-week academic and cultural summer camp for 200 children of homeless families. The camp ran for more than three years.
 
As a community activist, Souljah has organized rallies and concerts in Harlem against racially motivated crimes, police brutality and the miseducation of urban youth. She was executive director of Daddy's House Social Programs, the charitable wing of Bad Boy Entertainment, from 1995 to 2007.
 
Souljah wrote her autobiography, “No Disrespect,” published by Crown in 1994. Atria Books published her novel “The Coldest Winter Ever” in 1999 and will release the sequel, “Midnight: A Gangster Love Story,” Nov. 4.
 
The event is sponsored by Quinnipiac’s multicultural affairs office. For more information, contact Quinnipiac public relations at 203-582-8652.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:11:30-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/6d00f960388055f26edc8683f816dda9-109.html#unique-entry-id-109http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/6d00f960388055f26edc8683f816dda9-109.html#unique-entry-id-109
The band Nation Beat will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Alumni Hall at Quinnipiac University.
 
Nation Beat also will hold a workshop at 2 p.m. in Alumni Hall to educate people about its music and the instruments it uses. The workshop and concert are free and open to the public.
 
Nation Beat blends the sounds of Northeast Brazil and Southern United States. Loping, sensual percussion rhythms, searing bowed-string melodies, sweetly-soaring slide guitar and heart-tugging vocals are the band's stock in trade. Nation Beat’s live show, which can burst into crowd-wide Carnival style drumming and singing, attracts bluegrass and country music fans, Brazilian music lovers and outdoor festival goers.
 
At the heart of Nation Beat's CD, “Legends of the Preacher,” released by Modiba Productions in 2008, lies original 21st century fusion among thunderous Brazilian maracatu drumming, New Orleans second line rhythms, Appalachian-inspired bluegrass music, funk, rock and country-blues. NPR's music writer Banning Eyre wrote in his review, "Nation Beat's sound raises provocative questions about how music evolves and changes and moves around the world. But it's best to ignore all that and just enjoy the sweet melodies and driving grooves."
 
Eyre also wrote, “In Nation Beat's music, European, African and Latin sensibilities come together in the spirit of a Friday-night party after a week of hard work.”
 
For more information, contact Quinnipiac public relations at 203-582-8652.
]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:10:41-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/5236de789f50172f450054dd24345899-108.html#unique-entry-id-108http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/5236de789f50172f450054dd24345899-108.html#unique-entry-id-108As the cost of basic needs – food, heating, transportation – continue to rise, many families are facing a terrible choice between food or heat or diapers for children. An adequate supply of disposable diapers can cost a family over $100 per month. In low-income households, babies often spend the entire day or longer in a single diaper because the family cannot afford to buy an adequate supply of diapers. Without clean diapers, babies are too uncomfortable, and sometimes too unhealthy, to play and learn. Parents can also become disheartened and disconnected when they struggle to care for their babies.

The first annual Town of Branford and United Way Touch-A-Truck event brought in over 25,000 diapers from 1,300 Branford residents who supported the event, making it a wonderful family outing, while raising awareness and collecting diapers. Covidien Surgical Devices whose global headquarters are in North Haven and their U.S headquarters in Norwalk also participated in the United Way Diaper Drive, and collected over 31,000 diapers that were donated to The Diaper Bank.

“Thank you to the 49 companies that  collected diapers in support of The Diaper Bank at over 68 sites that will be distributed to families in need across Greater New Haven. in support of The Diaper Bank to be distributed to families and children in need. We more than doubled our original, ambitious goal of 50,000 diapers!  This is a huge benefit for families,” noted Amy Casavina Hall, Director of Community Impact at United Way of Greater New Haven “whose children cannot attend childcare unless the family can supply diapers.  A lack of diapers can jeopardize a family’s ability to remain economically stable, as well as their child’s health.”
           
The following are all the companies who helped make the Diaper Drive possible and helped us reach over 100,000 diapers. New Haven: Yale New Haven Hospital, Carmody & Torrance, Murtha Cullina, The New Haven Register, Proliance International, Inc., TD Bank north, Webster Bank, Wilbur Smith & Associates and WTNH. North Haven: Covidien, ACES, Connex Credit Union, Marlin Fire Arms, Petra Construction Corp., the Town of North Haven and the Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center. Hamden: Amphenol Corporation. Guilford: Barnum Financial, Wal-Mart, Webster Bank and Guilford Savings Bank. Branford: Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford Parks and Recreation, Controlled Air, Neurogen and Webster Bank. Norwalk: Covidien. West Haven: Eder Brothers and Vine Products Manufacturing Company. Trumbull: Girl Scouts of CT. Orange: Hubbell, Town of Orange, UPS and Webster Bank. Stratford: Sprint Nextel. Woodbridge: Stop & Shop. East Haven: Webster Bank and Town Fair Tire. Madison: Webster Bank and Madison Exchange Club.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:09:06-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/d3c6f44e516fd941c28639345a3e8174-107.html#unique-entry-id-107http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/d3c6f44e516fd941c28639345a3e8174-107.html#unique-entry-id-107
Need some fresh holiday gift ideas? Come and discover new products made with recycled materials, learn about fun gifts that will help you conserve energy, and other clever ideas to make your home safer. You’ll go home with a new outlook on gift giving this holiday season.

Visit www.woodbridgecleanenergy.org for more information.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:07:15-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9a741cd2e92b556187a4cd786f294fd0-106.html#unique-entry-id-106http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9a741cd2e92b556187a4cd786f294fd0-106.html#unique-entry-id-106
Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 in the Parsons Complex Auditorium, 70 West River St., Milford.

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at the school. Price is $15 for adults; $10 for students and seniors. Cash and checks accepted.

With students from Fairfield Prep and Stratford’s Bunnell High School playing some of the principle male roles, cast members include:
• Jeff Sargent of Trumbull as Captain Von Trapp
• Molly Riddles of Westport as Maria
• Elizabeth Bartoletta of Wilton as Mother Abbess
• Elizabeth Sargent of Trumbull as Marta
• Caroline Sargent of Trumbull as Gretl
• Amanda Rodrigues of Monroe as Louisa
• Rebecca Rego of Milford as Elsa
• Casey DelBasso of Orange as Liesl
• Briana Archer of West Redding as Kurt
• Amy Patterson of Bridgeport at Brigitta
• Victoria Conaway of Trumbull as Friedrich
• Quinn Rooney of Stratford as Max
• Collin Anderson of Stratford as Rolf
• Catey Condit of Fairfield as Sister Berthe
• Dominique Bonessi of Milford as Sister Margaretta
• Kayla Shimizu of Fairfield as Sister Sophia

Connecticut’s oldest Catholic college preparatory high school for girls, Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, is located at 200 High St., Milford.
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Author Lily Koppel(left) and Florence Howitt (right). Above is a portrait of Florence by her best friend, Eda Mann, her neighbor in Westport, Conn., and the mother of feminist writer Erica Jong.


Lily Koppel, author of Red Leather Diary, will talk about her book at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven on Friday, November 7th at 12:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

Lily Koppel, who writes for the New York Times and other publications, found an old red leather diary in a dumpster in New York. Peaked by curiosity, she opened it and found that it was written by Florence Wolfson in the 1930’s. This journal chronicled 5 years of daily activities, thoughts, and emotions without missing one day of a teenager’s life living in the big city. Lily, an inspired writer, decided to hire a private investigator to find out who this old diary with such extraordinary stories belonged to. She found Florence Wolfson, now Florence Howitt, a 90 year old woman living in Connecticut. Florence was thrilled to relive her most intimate details of her life as she read this 75 year old diary, thought to be lost forever. After spending much time with Florence, Lily has written a book, Red Leather Diary, which includes diary entries, interviews, anecdotes, and more.

The JCC is located at 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge. Lunch is available for $10.00. Lunch includes a wrap (tuna or veggie), plus a beverage and dessert. RSVP to Shelley in advance 203-387-2522 x206, shelleyg@jccnh.org or online at www.jccnh.org. ]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:03:45-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/4877fb8f5020615b99b4ecbfaf5a39a5-104.html#unique-entry-id-104http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/4877fb8f5020615b99b4ecbfaf5a39a5-104.html#unique-entry-id-104www.sha-excelsior.org.

Sacred Heart Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school founded in 1946 by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, successfully prepares young women – grades 9 through 12 – for learning, service and achievement in a global society. There are currently 500 students matriculating hailing from New Haven, Fairfield, Hartford, Middlesex and New London counties.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:02:46-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/640c8bcbfe0a702d55cc49c1ffe3b712-103.html#unique-entry-id-103http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/640c8bcbfe0a702d55cc49c1ffe3b712-103.html#unique-entry-id-103
Instructors Michael Palmieri and Ramel Louallen are experts in the field of Information Technology, with career experience in network security and system integrations. Both have been victims of credit card fraud. After repeated disputes with creditors, they have designed courses to teach what they have learned in the process so that others will be protected from identity thieves and breached computer security.

In this class, participants will learn computer security basics, anti-virus/Anti- Spyware utilities, Spam, and backing up personal information. They will also learn how to discover if the computer has been invaded by any form of an unauthorized intrusive program.

Fees are $45 for JCC members and $60 for non-members. Please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522x206, to receive additional information.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T10:01:27-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/1e7d553ee1e9f53ebfd8671b007045d1-102.html#unique-entry-id-102http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/1e7d553ee1e9f53ebfd8671b007045d1-102.html#unique-entry-id-102
Eliza Schafler, a YHHAP member said, "As the acapella benefit concert demonstrates, Shelter Now is important not just to students within the Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project, but to all Yale students. We are moved to help because Shelter Now is a fight to save lives in our own neighborhood, to preserve a basic human right for people in our community. Yet we also understand that shelter is more than just immediate relief; it is a first crucial step for those struggling with poverty toward a better life."

“Due to today’s struggling economy and as winter approaches, many of the New Haven shelters are filling up quickly leaving no room for additional people. This is the time when we as a community need to come together and protect out neighbors. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all,” said Cecily Jones, volunteer engagement coordinator of United Way of Greater New Haven.

Tickets will be available at the door, $5 for students, $10 for adults; children accompanied by adults will be admitted free. The Whiffenpoofs, Whim ‘n Rhythm, Something Extra, The Duke’s Men, The New Blue, The Spizzwinks (?), Redhot & Blue, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus, Shades, and The Academia Nuts are all scheduled to perform.

Join us in the fight to keep New Haven’s overflow shelters open this winter. For further information, contact Cecily Jones at (203) 691-42211 or CJones@uwgnh.org.
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While Grayson Perry is best known for his extraordinary ceramic works, the artist’s choice of media is extremely eclectic, and he is a highly accomplished and innovative printmaker. Perry’s works often include autobiographical imagery, portraying, in addition to himself and members of his family, “Claire,” his transvestite alter ego, as well as references to political events and investigations of cultural stereotypes.
 
For complete details about the artist’s talk, his work, and the prestigious Turner Prize, please see the full press release at http://ycba.yale.edu/information/pdfs/mediakits/GraysonPerry.pdf]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T09:59:43-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/be9645484bde8f54d021dead92f64f50-100.html#unique-entry-id-100http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/be9645484bde8f54d021dead92f64f50-100.html#unique-entry-id-100
Advance house tour tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/students, and are $35 to all the day of the tour. Call 203-288-2309, x324 or email bgriffin@sha-excelsior.org for information and tickets.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T09:55:59-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9e1f5e5ed4e1eb142a871f73afc117d6-99.html#unique-entry-id-99http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/9e1f5e5ed4e1eb142a871f73afc117d6-99.html#unique-entry-id-99
Admission is $5.00 which includes a ticket for a door prize. There will also be other raffles throughout the day.

Silpada Design jewelry, Avon products, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simple, Tutti Dolce chocolate covered delights, Longaberger Baskets and Pottery, Pampered Chef, Designed4Paws, and Dragon Artz will be available for your shopping pleasure.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T09:54:39-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/27dfa6e95b7a211a729ea76ecff79130-98.html#unique-entry-id-98http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/27dfa6e95b7a211a729ea76ecff79130-98.html#unique-entry-id-98
Participants will tour the observatory, guided by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. A special Havdalah program is led by Rabbi Levenson of Congregation B’nai Jacob. Children will make their own Havdalah kits, and snacks will be served.

Joyfully Jewish is a joint initiative of The JCC Family Center, and the PJ Library, a program of The Department of Jewish Education. Program fees for Heavenly Havdalah are $5 per child, ages four years and older, with no charge for adults. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the JCC at (203) 387-2522x276.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T09:53:19-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/479ba6f5b49974de1b99fc1542c78353-97.html#unique-entry-id-97http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/479ba6f5b49974de1b99fc1542c78353-97.html#unique-entry-id-97
There will be many vendors with affordable gifts for everyone on your gift list. Breakfast and lunch refreshments for sale, trays of homemade cookies and a Penny Raffle.

All proceeds to benefit Animal Haven, Inc. a shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Visit their website www.theanimalhaven.com

For more information or to donate something, contact Chris Gagne, Chairperson 203.484.9648 or chriskat32@aol.com.
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Local culinary expert, Betty Ann Donegan, who has authored cookbooks and has a loyal following of students and friends, will offer culinary advice and cook recipes from Tastes and Traditions (a cookbook created by the Greater New Haven community) at the JCC in the Vine Auditorium Thursday, November 6th at 7:00pm. Betty has lead food aficionados on cooking trips to Italy for many years and will soon have her own televised cooking program. There will be samples and refreshments served. Admission is $18.00. Cookbooks will be available for purchase at this event for $29.95.

Many local community members came together to create a cookbook that includes a wide array of recipes, from basic to exotic, and from traditional to contemporary. Tastes and Traditions not only contains recipes from kitchens all over Greater New Haven, but it also includes many extra features including Jewish holiday descriptions, written by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven’s Executive Director, Sydney Perry, artwork by local artist, Eileen Eder, photos by local photographer, Jean Bortner and suggested menus for the holidays. To order a cookbook please visit www.tastesandtraditions.org or call Christina at 203-387-2522 x550.
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When shopping stop by the gift wrapping table at these stores to have your gifts wrapped by the Animal Haven volunteers. Gift-wrapping is free but donations are accepted.

The scheduled dates and times are:

Barnes & Noble
470 Universal Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
12/12/08 5 to 10 p.m.
12/13/08 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
12/15/08 5 to 10 p.m.
12/23/08 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
 
Barnes & Noble
1375 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
12/21/08 4 to 9 p.m.
12/23/08 6 to 10 p.m.
12/24/08 9a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Borders Book Store
Westfield Mall, Milford
1201 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
12/14/08 4 to 9 p.m.
12/16/08 5 to 9 p.m.
12/17/08 5 to 9 p.m.]]>Online Articles2008-10-29T09:40:35-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/ce9b8e8f7714fdb8c118219278afa8ec-94.html#unique-entry-id-94http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/ce9b8e8f7714fdb8c118219278afa8ec-94.html#unique-entry-id-94 
The theme for the meeting is “A Celebration of Partnerships Improving Community Care.”  Three awards will be presented to recipients who, through their partnerships with the agency, have revitalized the organization, elevated its ability to provide exceptional care to the community and enhanced its mission.
 
In its Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 VNA/SCC realized a significant financial turnaround from its previous year’s operations. CareSource also had impressive growth. Margaret Firla, the Interim President and CEO of VNA/SCC stated, “In our region’s highly competitive home health care market, this is a true testament to how hard our staff worked to provide not only exceptional care and service, but enhance our mission. The partners who are receiving awards at our annual meeting have helped us to be not only innovative, but also financially sound.  As a non-profit organization, we are committed to our mission to the community and the best way we know how to ensure continuing that mission is to look for new ways to leverage our clinical expertise with responsible stewardship of the assets that we have. Our annual meeting will be a celebration of just that.”
 
Information regarding attending the annual meeting and sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.vnascc.org or by calling Vilma Irizarry at 203.859.6051.
 
The awards that will be given are as follows: 
Home Care Partnership Award – Dorothy I. Baker, RN-CS, PhD, Yale School of Medicine 
In Connecticut, falls accounted for 56.2% of all unintentional injury hospitalizations from 2000-2004, with an associated cost of $203.6 million. Of those who fall, 33-60% will require long-term nursing care and 15-25% will die within a year. Home care patients are at significant risk for falls. According to Dr. Baker, of the 210 home care agencies with the lowest re-hospitalization rates in the country, fall prevention was the #1 strategy for intervention. Dr. Baker has brought a highly developed fall prevention program to VNA/SCC and, through her guidance, has assisted the agency in incorporating it as part of an overall plan of care for all patients.
 
Community Partnership Award – Juliette M. Shellman, PhD, APRN-BC, Yale School of Nursing
The Carelink program is a collaborative effort with the Yale School of Nursing and Southern Connecticut State University  School of Nursing, in which student nurses follow discharged VNA/SCC patients. These are patients who no longer have a skilled need for home health care services, but who are at risk for recidivism. Dr. Shellman was instrumental in bringing this program to VNA/SCC, having had success with a similar program with the UConn School of Nursing and a New Britain based VNA. The program involves fall prevention, reminiscence therapy and medication education. Health literacy education is a primary feature of the success of this program.
 
Volunteer Partnership Award – VNA Health Systems Board of Directors:  Dr. Ellen Russell Beatty, Southern Connecticut State University, Chair;  Professor Anne Barker, Sacred Heart University; Victoria DiSesa, DiSesa & DiSesa;  Lucy Lucker, Yale University Health System;  Laura Macaluso, Eastern Connecticut Health Network;  Robert H. Motley, Cushman & Wakefield of CT;  Jane S. Shaw, Ronald McDonald House of CT; Joshua Teplitzky, Teplitzky & Company
 
The VNA Health Systems Board of Directors give of themselves voluntarily, despite their own professional commitments. During the last year they have devoted an extraordinary level of time, leadership and support to the organization as it has undergone sweeping change. Their involvement has
gone above and beyond what would normally be required as the home care industry has experienced turbulent change. Through their leadership, the VNA/SCC restructured its operations, streamlined its systems and saw a one-year financial turnaround of $500,000. This was a swift and decisive response to industry and marketplace change.
 
Founded in 1904, the VNA/SCC, the original VNA of New Haven, Milford and the Valley, is a state licensed, non-profit, community based home health care agency. The agency provides care in Greater New Haven, Milford, The Valley, as well as Shoreline communities. The VNA/SCC staff consists of highly skilled nurses, therapists, medical social workers and home health aides.  A vital resource to the communities they serve, the VNA/SCC provides a wide range of community programs, immunization clinics, well-child clinics, the Nurturing Families Network and subsidized care to those who are in need.  Private duty home care, geriatric care management services, newborn care services and live-in aides are available through their affiliate, CareSource, Inc. To learn the latest about what’s happening with the organization, log onto www.vnascc.org or www.caresourceinc.org.
]]>Online Articles2008-09-25T15:55:48-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/718c2e1227711176d548d4313785f188-82.html#unique-entry-id-82http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/718c2e1227711176d548d4313785f188-82.html#unique-entry-id-82All of the proceeds from the show will benefit New Haven Legal Assistance, a non profit legal services office that has, since 1964, continued to provide high-quality legal services to individuals and groups unable to obtain legal services because of limited income, age, disability discrimination and other barriers. For more information about New Haven Legal Assistance, go to www.nhlegal.org.
Show hours are Saturday, 9 – 5 and Sunday from 10 – 4. Admission is $4 and is good for both days, but if you present this article at the door, they’ll cut that in half!]]>Online Articles2008-09-25T15:47:28-04:00http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/060c4b7f89623dd5513df4c102361cd0-74.html#unique-entry-id-74http://www.aroundthetownsct.com/articles/files/060c4b7f89623dd5513df4c102361cd0-74.html#unique-entry-id-74Born in Quito, Ecuador, Pazmiño studied under guitar masters in Venezuela, France and Australia.  Long considered a guitar master in his own right, Pazmiño’s music combines Latin American and European influences.
Pazmiño has recorded and produced 10 cassettes and four compact discs of his works, and he has performed in such esteemed venues as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
For more information about this show, call 203-582-3144.]]>