Autumn Dreams: Oct. 30
October 30th, 2008COMMUNITY CHANNEL
Stamford, CT
524-4601
Events
Join Frank and Lori Mercede as they host Autumn Dreams, an evening of fine food and wine featuring celebrity chef Jacques Pepin to benefit Boundless Playgrounds, 5:30-9 p.m., Italian Center Banquet and Conference Facility, Stamford; for event details and sponsorship oppurtunities visit Boundlessplaygrounds.org; 524-4601; Boundlessplay008@aol.com.
YWCA and Library present seminar on success: Nov. 13
YWCA, Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
203-869-6501
General Interest
The YWCA Center for Women’s Economic Advancement will present the ABC’s of Dreaming Your Way to Success at the Greenwich Library Meeting Room on Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 pm. The workshop, co-sponsored by the YWCA and the Greenwich Library Peterson Business Program Series, is free and open to the public.
To register go to ywcagreenwich.org or call 869-6501, ext. 0.
Five accomplished women make up the Dream Team and share their insights on how a well developed creative process and practical know-how can help women improve success with their lives, careers and entrepreneurial ventures. With their own A, B, C’s, they deliver an entertaining formula for achieving success at any stage and at any age. The Dream Team covers all the bases—life coach, attorney, financial planner, freelance columnist, motivational speaker, actor, writer and producer. Amongst them they have authored three books on women’s personal and professional development with more on the way, produced an internationally received one-woman show, appeared on television, radio and other media, presented at women’s events and programs nationwide and created/founded numerous organizations and conferences.
YWCA calls for nominations for Racial Justice Scholarships for two high school seniors
YWCA, Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
203-869-6501
General Interest
The YWCA of Greenwich is pleased to announce the call for candidates for its sixth annual Racial Justice Scholarship. Candidates may be nominated by a member of the faculty of any Greenwich high school or by the general public. A $500 scholarship will be given to each of two high school seniors who live in and attend a Greenwich school, and who have demonstrated special effort to encourage people to respect differences, to promote equality and to eliminate all forms of bigotry, bias and racism in their school or our community.
Nominations are due by December 15, 2008. The award will be presented at the YWCA on Thursday, January 15 at 6 p.m. Winners must be in present on at the YWCA event on January 15 to receive the scholarship.
This award has been created to recognize and encourage youth to take action, whether it is to bring awareness to themselves or others, to have an impact on their communities, or to promote progress in creating an environment where all differences among individuals are respected and celebrated. Diversity is an integral part of a rich and strong community that enhances the quality of life for all. Eliminating racism is one of the primary missions of the YWCA.
To request an application call Peter DiLeo at 869-6501, ext.104 or go to www.ywcagreenwich.org. Click Programs, YWelcomes, Racial Justice Scholarships.
