Idea: Making Ends Meet Workshop
Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
Date & Time: Tues April 22, 10am
Location: CCE 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Description: Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a money management workshop.
Attendees will explore numerous, techniques, and tools for managing and maximizing
their resources. Information will also be provided about the One-on-One Program
available to households who would like individualized instruction. The workshop
is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is require. Class size
is limited.
Contact: Please call 272-2292 to register.
Idea: Community Food Security through School Gardens: Featuring Rochester Roots
Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)/Whole Community Project
Date & Time: Thursday, April 10, 4-5:30pm
Location: 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
Description: This is a forum to learn more about "Rochester Roots", a program
based in Rochester, NY that is working ot ensure community food security while
engaging kids in school gardens.
Contact: For more information about Whole Community Project, please email wcproject@cornell.edu or
email Shira Adriance at sma38@cornell.edu.
Idea: Childcare for Low-Income Families: Barriers, New Rules, What Agencies Need
to Know
Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)/ Human Services Coaltion
Location: CCE 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
Date & Time: Wed, April 9 @ 8:45-10:15am
Description: This is a Human Services Coalition Forum. Please note that Social
Service League Applications are due on Mon, April 7. Grant requests should not
exceed $5,000. Applications are available on HSC's website www.hsctc.org.
Contact: For more info, please contact HSC main number at 607-273-8686.
Idea: Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities Focus of Consumer Presentation
Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (CCE-TC)
Date & Time: Wed, April 16, 2008 @ 11am
Location: CCE-TC at 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY
Description: Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities will be the topic
of Cornell Cooperative Extension's Monthly Consumer Issues Program. Mike Danaher,
NY State Assistant Attorney General will discuss related issues such as how a
well written lease protects both the tenant and the landlord, how security deposits
are managed, when and how evictions occur, and what to do when needed repairs
are not done. Info regarding rental regulations specific to the City of Ithaca
as well as info pertaining to the lead-based paint disclosure law and sampel disclosure
forms will be available. There will be an opportunity to consult individually
with Attorney Danaher. Advance registration for this free program is not necessary.
Contact: For more info, please call the Consumer HelpLine at 607-272-2292 weekdays
between 10am-2pm.
Idea: Helping Youth Thrive: Supporting LGBT youth, their families and allies
in your youth program
Agency: Tompkins County Youth Services Department
Date & Time: Thurs, April 10 @ 9am-12noon
Location: Holiday Inn Downtowwn, Cayuga St, Ithaca
Description: This workshop will provide concrete tips and tools for youth workers
to build their skills and comfort for working with LGBT youth and confronting
bias, bullying and harassment based on real and perceived sexual orientation.
This interactive workshop will include group activities, up-to-date data, resources,
and an opportunity to practice new skills. Great care will be extended to the
participants to ensure a safe, non-threatening, voluntary learning experience.
Contact: For more info, please contact Theresa Albert at 607-274-5310.
Idea: Remember the Seneca Women's Encampment For a Future of Peace & Justice
Agency: Women from the Peace Encampment Herstory Project
Date & Time: Fri & Sat, April 4 and 5 @ 7pm
Location: Unitarian- Univeralist Church annex, 208 E. Buffalo St
Description: The public is invited to a free showing of the films: Every Woman
Here: Remnants of Seneca 1982-2006 and Stronger Than Before. There will also be
photo exhibit on display on the Seneca Women's Peace Encampment. Video interviews
are being conducted to collect oral herstories in the UU annex on April 4, 5 &6.
Contact: For more info, please contact Susie Kossack (mskossack@yahoo.com) at 607-277-1236.
Idea: 4-H Community Public Presentations Program
Agency: 4-H
Date & Time: Wednesdays, Feb 6-April 30 (no class March 19); 6:30-8pm
Location: Mann Library,
Cornell Campus (conf. room 102- use front door of Mann)
Description: Come experience the Journey of Public Speaking. Any child age 6-18
interested in public presentations (6-10 yr olds need adult or parent supervision
at each session) You do not need to be a 4-H member.
Contact: For more info, call the 4-H Office at 607-272-2292 and to let us know
if you will be participating.
Idea: Parents Apart: Parents Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce
Agency: CCE-Tompkins County
Info: This is a 6-hr workshop presented monthly by local mental health and legal
professionals. The workshop can be completed in two evenings (6-9pm both evenings)
or on a Saturday (9am-4pm) with a one hr break. The upcoming dates are: Feb 4
and 11, March 29, April 21 and 28, and May 17. The cost of workshop is $40 and
the locations are in the Ithaca area.
Contact: For more info or to register, please call 607-272-2292 x 243 or visit
www.ccetompkins.org for a brochue and registration form.
Idea: Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR)
Agency: Northwestern University
Info: The 5th annual NUCHR is proud to announce a national student conference
on "Globalization and the Universality of Human Rights," which will take place
on Northwestern's Evanston campus on April 10-13. The Conference will examine
the impact of globalizing forces on the tension between cultural relativism and
the universality of human rights in four key areas: cultural and religious tensions,
multinational corporations, international justice, and health. NUCHR will provide
the funding to bring talented undergraduate student leaders and activists from
college across the country to attend a three-day summit. Students will interact
with distinguished speakers and panelists, comprised of top academics, activists,
and policy-smakers in the field.
Contact: To apply to attend as a student delegate (including funding for travel
and housing expenses) and for more info, visit www.cics.northwestern.edu/NUCHRweb/index.html or reach Elizabeth Nielson and Gauthami Soma at conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu or phone 612-695-7944.
Idea: Spring Language Classes
Agency: Lifelong (119 W. Court St)
Info: Learning a second (or third) language is a great way to challenge your
mind and keep new ideas active. Room is available so sign-up now to reserve your
seat!
Beginning Spanish - Fridays 8:30am (starts 3/21)
Intermediate Spanish - Fridays 11am (starts 3/14)
Intermediate French - Mondays 11am (starts 3/10)
Beginning German - Wednesdays 1pm (starts 4/2)
Intermediate German - Wednesdays 2:30pm (starts 4/2)
Classes are offered to anyone regardless of their ability to pay the suggested
registration fee. Stop by to pre-register.
Contact: For more info, visit www.tclifelong.org or contact Joshua Eberle at 607-273-1511.
Idea: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
Agency: Grant Institute
Date & Time: April 2-4 @ 8am-5pm
Info: Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing workshop will be held in
NY, NY. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate
students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will
fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues
and listservs. All participants will receive certification in professional grant
writing from the Institute.
Contact: For more info call (888) 824-4424 or visit www.thegrantinstitute.com.
Idea: Explore Media!
Agency: Johnson Museum
Date & Time: Monday, April 14- Fri, April 18 @ 9am-12noon (for ages 6-8);
1-4pm (for ages 9-10)
Info: Inspired by the Museum's collections, explore a variety of media and techniques
in these engaging workshops for children. Fees: $95 for members/$105 for nonmembers.
Space is limited and available on a first-time, first-served basis. Registration
and payment are required by April 7.
Contact: Please call 607-255-6464.
Idea: Spanish & Portuguese classes
Agency: Committee on US Latin-American Relations (CUSLAR)
Info:
Courses in Spanish:
Beginner 1: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm Anabel Taylor Hall 314
Beginner 2: Mon/Wed, 7:15-8:45pm
Intermediate: Tues/Thurs, 5:30-7pm
Courses in Portuguese:
Beginner 1: Mon/Wed. 5:30-7pm
Fee per course: $370 for 12 weeks. Checks made payable to CUSLAR.
Contact: For more info or to sign up, contact cuslarlanguages@gmail.com. Please specific your class of interest (i.e. "Beginners Spanish 1") in the
subject line.
Idea: IMPACT: National Student Conference on Service, Advocacy & Social Action
Agency: Campus Conference - Northeastern University
Info: Join college students, administrators, faculty, national nonprofit organizations,
socially-responsible companies and many others this spring in Boston, MA for the
historically largest national convening of campus community members across philosophical
and ideological lines. This event builds on the legacy set forth by the C.O.O.L.
Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, spanning an incredible 23-yr history.
You won't want to miss this inspiring 3-day conference (March 7-9), which will
include a series of thought-provoking forums, plenary sessions, and student-led
workshops as well as an Opportunities Fair, Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, powerful
Opening Ceremony - and even a few new surprises!
Contact: To learn more about IMPACT Conference and to register, visit www.campusconference.org.
Idea: Writing Through the Rough Spots
Agency: Writing Room Workshops
Info: Workshops for men and women of all ages. Writing can help to create clarity
about challenging situations. Two 10-wk series: March 20- May 29, 2008. Classes
meet Th 7-pm. Alternate day/time possible. Each 10-wk series is $150; $285 for
both series.
Contact: For more info, contact Ellen Schmidt (schmidt.ellen@gmail.com) at 607-273-4489, or visit www.WritingRoomWorkshops.com.
Idea: Teach Parenting
Agency: Job Club Facilitator
Info: Does anyone know of someone willing to volunteer their time (an hour or
two) to 'teach' parenting especially 'positive discipline' and setting a routine?
Contact: Tamara Button at 607-272-8990 ext 173.
Idea: Becoming a Foster Parent or Adoptive Parent
Agency: Tompkins County Dept of Social Services
Info: To anyone who may be considering becoming a foster parent or adoptive parent
and wants more information, Tompkins County has a special need for foster families
in the Ithaca City School District and for families who will foster teenagers.
Contact: Please call 607-274-5266 for more information.
Idea: New Certificate in Applied Gerontology
Agency: Ithaca College
Info: Ithaca's New Certificate in Applied Gerontology is designed to meet the
needs of busy professionals who wish to learn more about aging and older adults.
The program blends online classes for Ithaca College credit, workshops on a variety
of topics, and a final weekend 1-credit course (on campus) to help tie it all
together.
Contact: For more details, visit www.ithaca.edu/go/appliedgero and feel free to contact Pam Mayberry at 607-274-1607.
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