Connecticut Non-profit News (United States)

The Derby Historical Society is hosting our annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10AM - 3PM to support the programs at the Society.

Author Tom Shachtman will discuss his latest historical biography, American Iconoclast: The Life and Times of Eric Hoffer. Mr. Shachtman will uncover the steps by which this self educated figure created himself as an artist and writer.

Litchfield, CT, November, 2011 – Bonhomie Jewelry has launched the “Blessings Collection,” charm necklaces for a cause. For each of these charm necklaces purchased, 100% of the profits will be donated to national charitable organizations.

Landscape and cultural photographs by featured gallery artist, Steve Eazarsky, are on display at the Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield, Connecticut from December 1- December 30, 2011.

Tom Hogan, an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut in Torrington, will provide an engaging ethical and judical lecture as well as open discussion regarding the film, The Verdict.

The Research Industry Index (RII) continues to linger at a low of 96 for the second quarter of 2011 after four straight quarters of the Index hovering around 100.

The Oliver Wolcott Library welcomes three new trustees and a new slate of officers elected at its annual meeting and subsequent board meeting

The 127th Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 20 - 22, at the Hartford Plaza Hotel, East Hartford.

The Connecticut State Grange is pleased to announce National Grange President Ed Luttrell and his wife Celia will be the National Representatives at the 127th Annual Convention of the State Grange, October 20-22 in East Hartford.

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers announced today that it is sponsoring the Second Annual Derby Greenway Walk-A-Thon, to be held Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. The event is to benefit the Griffin Hospital Center for Cancer Care, also located in Derby.

Jim Gooch has been named the new Executive Director of the Connecticut Farmland Trust, the only statewide organization dedicated to preserving Connecticut's open spaces.

Guida’s Milk, one of the few remaining family-owned independent dairies in the northeast, donated $2,500 to the Springfield Chapter of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Program earlier this week.

Webster Bank security expert, Rosemary Gaidos, will host "Piloting the Perils of Financial Fraud" workshop at the October 18, 2011 Business Women's Forum (BWF) in Hartford, CT. Over 700 New England businesspeople anticipated to attend full-day event.

With Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene hitting Connecticut hard, many local Agricultural Fairs and other events have had to close their doors early, postpone, or cancel entirely. These events rely on Mother Nature to steer their fate.

Guida’s Milk, one of the few remaining family-owned independent dairies in CT, is donating approximately 4,000 gallons of Guida’s Spring Water to the Connecticut Food Bank in order to assist residents affected by Hurricane Irene.

Furthers Commitment to Strengthen its Board of Directors

Dr. Steven I. Wilkinson, Yale Professor of Political Science & International Affairs, will speak at a World Affairs Forum program 9/14 at UCONN/Stamford. 5:45 pm: Networking and refreshments; 6:30 - 7:30: program / Q&A.

Center for Latino Progress will host the Starlight Gala on Friday, September 9, 2011. Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, President, Naugatuck Valley Community College will be the keynote speaker. The event is being held at the Bond Ballroom, Hartford, CT

The 2011 BWF-Business Women's Forum in Hartford, Connecticut, which attracts over 700 participants, will feature seven workshops on October 18. Businesswoman and humorist, Michelle Gotay, will host "Losing Your 'P' - Power, Passion, Purpose".

New Hope provides comprehensive and effective treatment to young people and families with mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse problems since 1971. On my journey in visiting these organizations, I have found it very reward in many ways.

This release informs the readers that Melvin Mazier has participated in Robin Hood Foundation charities largely.

The 2011 Business Women's Forum (BWF®) will be held October 18 in Hartford, Connecticut. The state's largest and longest-running full-day conference for businesswomen will feature Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne, and actress Susan Saint James.

The Waterbury Regional Chamber in Waterbury, Connecticut, announced Peter Baker, president and CEO of Crystal Rock Water Company as recipient of their 2011 Malcolm Baldrige Community Award, plus winners of their Leadership and Volunteer Awards.

Beka Apostolidis, RN, MSN, a Cardiac Program Manager for VNA HealthCare in Hartford, a Hartford HealthCare Partner, was named to Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.

Games such as the egg toss and kickball were enjoyed as the Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges co-hosted an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration held on July 16, 2011.

The Connecticut State Grange is proud to announce that Connecticut's Youth Drill Team has taken First Place honors at the National Grange Drill Team Competition held July 10 at the Northeastern Grange Youth Conference.

The board of the 2011 Business Women's Forum (BWF®), Connecticut's largest one-day annual conference for women, has announced that Barbara White, a marketing professional with Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, has been named chairperson.

The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut received a $10,000 grant from the First County Bank Foundation to support Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) for children and adolescents in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan.

Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz-Schwartz, Medical Director at the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC), was awarded a Distinguished Fellowship by the American Psychiatric Association, the highest honor bestowed upon members.

Abilities Without Boundaries recently completed a re-branding process.

The Brain Injury Association of Connecticut (BIAC), in partnership with Guida’s Milk, recently hosted the 25th Annual Guida’s Milk/BIAC Golf tournament, raising a record-setting $130,000 for the organization.

Survive the Drive was well received by The Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society at their meeting at Sardi’s in New York last Tuesday.

Cheshire, CT business coach Douglas Brown, partner with Pelorus Advisors in Cheshire & Hartford, and a professor of entrepreneurship, leadership with Post University’s Online MBA Program in Waterbury, CT, presented to the Cheshire Chamber June 17.

Road trip across America raises money for wounded soldiers and their families

A large crowd was in attendance for fellowship, good food and fun at the Connecticut State Grange's fourth annual Let's Celebrate Day. The family-oriented event was held June 12 at centrally-located Cheshire Grange Hall in Cheshire.

CPK of Stamford, CT will donate 20% of all checks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, to the Lance Armstrong Foundation that when patrons present a flyer!

Guida’s Milk, celebrating their 125th year in the dairy industry, is proud to announce they are once again hosting the 25th Annual BIAC / Guida’s Milk Golf Tournament at Lyman Orchards Golf Course on June 10th in Middlefield, CT.

Guida’s Milk, one of the largest independent dairies in New England, teamed up with the Brain Injury Association of CT (BIAC) this month to hand out over 350 bike helmets to Torrington Middle School Students.

The fourth annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day will be held June 12 at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire. The Hall will open at 10:00 AM for viewing entries.

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra in Waterbury, CT, announced the winner of their "Windows to the Soul" artistic competition, Ms. Danielle Way, owner of Rogue Studio in Waterbury. The competition requested depictions of church windows in the area.

CT-Moms, the largest and most active online group for moms in Fairfield County, is hosting their third annual Baby Dance Party to benefit the children and families of Make-A-Wish. Saturday, June 18th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Connecticut's Waterbury Symphony Orchestra posted a job opening for program director of their newly-created El Sistema/Bravo Waterbury program that will begin this coming summer. The program will be patterned after Venezuela's national system.

Exhibit by Suzanne Becker Bronk to be featured at the Napa Valley Museum

Thursday, May 12, 2011, 6 pm. Come to the 4th Annual Spirit of Hope dinner to benefit Liberation Programs, Inc., substance abuse housing for pregnant/single mothers. Andrew McDonald receives Spirit of Hope Award from Governor Malloy.

Named in 2010 one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks in CT, Dr. James Gatling, president and CEO of New Opportunities, Inc. in Waterbury, CT, has been named Chairman of the Board of the Waterbury Regional Chamber serving 1,100 members in the region.

Let's Talk Urban's objective is to reach the masses on the subject/s of Urban Fiction. Let's Talk Urban consists of a writer's group; Writer's Block (multi-genre), fundraising for causes and the community, author panel discussions and publishing.

On May 21st, 5:30 to 8 PM, the Woodbury Democratic Town Committee will host a "What's It Worth?" antique appraisal event with estate and antiques appraiser Bernie McManus of Woodbury. Portions of the proceeds go to the Ella Grasso scholarship fund.

Fairfield County celebrates Israel’s 63rd Independence Day on May 15th, when Bedford Middle School is transformed into a lively Israel festival with a program designed to appeal to children, teens, and adults.

Exhibit by Suzanne Becker Bronk will preview at the Allied Arts Guild

Senior selected as “Student Ambassador of the Year” and awarded free trip