When is the event? Today Tomorrow This week Next week This month Next month This year Next year Or enter a date: ie: 9/20/2010 Or a word or phrase:     Show only events needing volunteers			indicates volunteers are needed for the event. Wednesday 9/8/2010 • HSC Forum Event Description: Mark your calendars. Back from vacation! Back to school! And back to the first fall meeting of the HSC Forum on Wednesday, September 8th! The Human Services Coalition Forum on Wednesday, September 8th, features the rapidly changing world of transportation in Ithaca /TC, with Fernando de Aragón , Executive Director, ITCTC (Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council); Dwight Mengel, Chief Transportation Planner, Department of Social Services, Tompkins County; Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Representatives (TCAT); and Jennifer Dotson, Ithaca Carshare. Other transportation agencies/ programs will be in attendance and will provide updates. Questions & Discussion will follow. The meeting will be held from 8:45 to 10:15 AM at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to announce coming events and share items of interest to the local human service community. The Human Services Coalition, acting in its role as the umbrella agency for local health and human service providers and planners, sponsors this monthly forum to provide the opportunity for an open exchange of ideas and information. A variety of topics and speakers are featured and all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca · Time: 8:45 to 10:15AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Friday 9/10/2010 • "Leading with Impact" workshop Event Description: "Leading with Impact: Your Ripple Effect" with Roxana Bahar Hewertson Fee $125* *Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks at Highland Lodge. Register by emailing : registration@hsctc.org or call 273-8686 · Place: Highland Lodge Center, 5176 Indian Fort Road, Trumansburg · Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm · Contact: Elizabeth Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Saturday 9/11/2010 AIDS RIDE FOR LIFE Event Description: The 12th annual AIDS Ride for Life is a fund raising bicycle ride around Cayuga Lake to benefit AIDS services and education through the Southern Tier AIDS Program. · Place: various · Time: variable · Contact: Kim Conrad · Phone: 607-272-4098 · Email: kconrad@stapinc.org Volunteer Opportunity. Title: 2010 AIDS Ride for Life Volunteer Sponsor Organization: Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. Opportunity Description: Community volunteers are essential for the success of this inspiring and memorable annual event. Volunteers are needed at various pit stops around Cayuga Lake and/or at Cass Park and Stewart Park to support riders with food, beverages, massage, cheerleading and medical attention. Volunteers are also needed to set-up and clean-up the various pit stops. Each volunteer receives a ticket to the victory dinner celebration at Stewart Park at the conclusion of the Ride. Preferred Skills: Some general volunteer experience is helpful. Some volunteer tasks (i.e. medical assistance) require specific training. Site accessible to those with mobility impairment. Site on busroute. Tuesday 9/14/2010 • The Board and the Chief Executive Workshop Event Description: with Roger Sibley and Scott Heyman. Fee $30. A workshop and round table for board and staff leaders of non-profit agencies. · Place: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce · Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Thursday 9/16/2010 • Making Ends Meet Workshop Event Description: Learn how to set financial goals, develop a spending plan, reduce your utility bills, utilize community resources, and more at this FREE workshop! · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County · Time: 1-3pm · Contact: Helen Ranck · Phone: 607-272-2292 · Email: hkr24@cornell.edu Thursday 9/16/2010 • United Way of Tompkins County Day of Caring Food, Personal Care, & School Supplies Drive Event Description: Food, personal care, and school supplies will be collected from the community-at-large and distributed to food pantries, community organizations, and schools · Place: Stewart Park - large pavilion · Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Contact: Carmela LoRusso · Phone: 607.272.6286 · Email: clorusso@uwtc.org Thursday 9/16/2010 • CCTT Annual Report to the Community · Place: Women's Community Building · Time: 8:15-9:30 AM · Contact: Christine Sanchirico · Phone: 607-272-5062 · Email: csanchirico@dor.org Thursday 9/16/2010 • Making Ends Meet Workshop Event Description: Free financial education workshop at Cooperative Extension. We'll cover goal setting, budgeting, and utilizing community resources in a fun and stress-free atmosphere. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County · Time: 1-3pm · Contact: Helen Ranck · Phone: 607-272-2292 · Email: hkr24@cornell.edu Tuesday 9/21/2010 • Healthy & Active Living Workshop Event Description: Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops (Stanford University model) The Health Planning Council offers this award-winning tool to County residents. The FREE six-week workshop provides adults, ages 18 and above, who have an ongoing health condition (such as Arthritus, Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, Parkinson's, any long-term health condition) with strategies for living a healthy lifestyle. · Place: Dryden Town Hall · Time: Tuesdays 9:45 am - 12:15 pm · Contact: Sue Olmstead · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: solmstead@hsctc.org Wednesday 9/22/2010 • Human Resource Laws on Time and Attendance workshop Event Description: with Kim Swartwout and Shari Constantino. Fee $35. A workshop for supervisors and HR professionals from all kinds of organizations. · Place: Child Development Council, 609 W. Clinton St., Ithaca. · Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Thursday 9/23/2010 • Exploring Credit and Debt Management Workshop Event Description: Free financial education workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension. We'll cover credit reports & scores, ways to build or re-build credit, how to manage debt more effectively and more. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County · Time: 1-3pm · Contact: Helen Ranck · Phone: 607-272-2292 · Email: hkr24@cornell.edu Monday 9/27/2010 • MHATC Annual Meeting Event Description: The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County would like to invite you to join us for our 56th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Country Club of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Road, on September 27, 2010 from 12 Noon to 2 PM. Menu is choice of pasta primavera, or chicken or beef tips with mushrooms. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian come with salad and dessert. Please call 607-273-9250 to reserve a seat and indicate menu choice. Luncheon cost is $14.00 per person payable to: MHATC and mailed to: MHATC, 614 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. · Place: Country Club of Ithaca 189 Pleasant Grove Rd · Time: Sept 27- 12 noon to 2 PM · Contact: Josephine or Catherine · Phone: 607-273-9250 · Email: info@mhaedu.org Tuesday 9/28/2010 • Board Basics workshop Event Description: with Burke Keegan, Elena Salerno Flash, and Duane Shoen. Fee $25. A workshop for all members of non-profit boards, particularly newer members and those who have not had any training in board responsibilities. · Place: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, 904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca. · Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273--8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Tuesday 10/5/2010 • Foundation Grant Writing 101 Event Description: This workshop will provide you with valuable new skills and information about what is new in the world of grants. Designed for novice grant writers. Fee: $40 · Place: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, 904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca. · Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Tuesday 10/5/2010 • Women Singin' at Hospicare Event Description: A singing circle (a capella songs from different traditions, harmonizing, rounds, etc.) for all women who like to sing. · Place: The Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center, 172 E. King Rd, Ithaca · Time: 5:30-7 p.m. · Contact: Saoirse McClory · Phone: 607-272-0212 · Email: smcclory@hospicare.org Tuesday 10/5/2010 • Building Relationships with Funders That You Can Both Feel Good About Event Description: with Jane Hexter. Fee $30.Wouldn't it be great if you could broaden your funding base and build relationships with funders who don't know about your work? All the grantwriting books and classes tell you to make contact with funders but you're thinking, "Yeah right, that's easier said than done. Half the foundations don't list a phone number and I'd rather go to the dentist than a networking event." If you'd like an approach to cold calls and conversations that leaves you feeling good and doesn't impinge on your integrity, this is the class for you. · Place: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, 904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca · Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Wednesday 10/6/2010 • Homeless and Housing Task Force Meeting Event Description: The Human Services Coalition's Homeless and Housing Task Force will meet Wednesday, October 6th, 9:30 to 11:00 AM, at Tompkins County Mental Health Services, sixth floor board room, 201 E. Green Street, Ithaca. The topic will be announced. The Homeless and Housing Task Force is facilitated by the Human Services Coalition and consists of human service providers, volunteers, and elected officials interested in issues such as emergency shelter, supplemental food programs, transportation and other basic needs. The committee meets six times per year providing an opportunity for networking and long-range planning. Task Force members will also have the opportunity to make brief announcements and share items of interest to the local human service community. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Open to the public. · Place: Tompkins County Mental Health Services, sixth floor board room, 201 E. Green Street, Ithaca · Time: 9:30 to 11:00 AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Wednesday 10/13/2010 • HSC Forum Event Description: The Human Services Coalition Forum will meet on Wednesday, October 13th, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, from 8:45 to 10:15AM. The topic will be announced. Forum members will also have the opportunity to make brief announcements and share items of interest to the local human service community. The Human Services Coalition, acting in its role as the umbrella agency for local health and human service providers and planners, sponsors this monthly forum to provide the opportunity for an open exchange of ideas and information. A variety of topics and speakers are featured and all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca · Time: 8:45 to 10:15AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607-273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Wednesday 10/13/2010 • Voices of Hope Event Description: Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga and the Margaret Bigham Driscoll Justice & Peace Memorial Fund present the third annual Voices of Hope event. · Time: Evening · Contact: Laurie Konwinski · Phone: 607-272-5062 x 12 · Email: lkonwinski@dor.org Thursday 10/14/2010 • Making Ends Meet Workshop Event Description: Join us for this free financial education workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn about setting goals, tracking expenses, building a budget, and more all in a stress-free atmosphere. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca · Time: 6-8pm · Contact: Helen Ranck · Phone: 607-272-2292 · Email: hkr24@cornell.edu Friday 10/15/2010 • Promoting Cultural Competence and Diversity Inclusion in the Workplace workshop Event Description: (breakfast and lunch provided). Fee $80. A workshop for non-profit agency, public sector and private company leaders of all kinds. · Place: TBD · Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Saturday 10/16/2010 Pharmaceutical Collection Event Event Description: The Tompkins County Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal is organizing the second collection event for unwanted pharmaceuticals. We will accept: Prescription drugs of all types (controlled substances, pills, powders, liquids, ointments, inhalers, epi-pens); non-prescription drugs and pet medications. We are NOT able to accept medical sharp(needles), mercury products (including thermometers) or hazardous waste. More info available at www.recycletompkins.org or from 211. · Place: TCAT, 737 Willow Ave., Ithaca · Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Contact: Ed Gottlieb · Phone: 273-8381 · Email: egottlieb@cityofithaca.org Volunteer Opportunity. Title: Opportunity Description: Thursday 10/21/2010 • Exploring Credit & Debt Management Workshop Event Description: Join us for this free financial education workshop. We'll cover credit reports and scores, ways to build or re-build credit, effective debt management, and more. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca · Time: 6-8pm · Contact: Helen Ranck · Phone: 607-272-2292 · Email: hkr24@cornell.edu Friday 10/22/2010 • Boards and Fundraising workshop Event Description: with Burke Keegan. (breakfast and lunch provided) Fee $110. A workshop for non-profit board and staff members with responsibility for fundraising. · Place: TBD · Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Thursday 10/28/2010 • How to Prevent Workplace Violence workshop Event Description: with Shawn Martel-Moore. Fee $25. A workshop for everyone in any kind of organization. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Room A, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca. · Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Tuesday 11/2/2010 • Women Singin' at Hospicare Event Description: A singing circle (a capella songs from different traditions, harmonizing, rounds, etc.) for all women who like to sing. · Place: The Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center, 172 E. King Rd, Ithaca · Time: 5:30-7 p.m. · Contact: Saoirse McClory · Phone: 607-272-0212 · Email: smcclory@hospicare.org Friday 11/5/2010 Immigrant Services Program Reception Event Description: A reception and celebration of Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga's Immigrant Services Program. · Time: 6:30-8:30 PM · Contact: Sue Chaffee · Phone: 607-272-5062 x 11 · Email: schaffee@dor.org Volunteer Opportunity. Title: Assistance with ISP celebration Opportunity Description: Assist with seeking donations of food, music and performances for the 2010 Immigrant Services Program Celebration on November 5, 2010, 6:30-8:30 PM. Site accessible to those with mobility impairment. Site on busroute. Wednesday 11/10/2010 • HSC Forum Event Description: The Human Services Coalition Forum will meet on Wednesday, November 10th, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, from 8:45 to 10:15AM. The topic will be announced. Forum members will also have the opportunity to make brief announcements and share items of interest to the local human service community. The Human Services Coalition, acting in its role as the umbrella agency for local health and human service providers and planners, sponsors this monthly forum to provide the opportunity for an open exchange of ideas and information. A variety of topics and speakers are featured and all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca · Time: 8:45 to 10:15AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Saturday 11/13/2010 • Family Reading Partnership's Kids' Book Fest Event Description: Kids Book Fest is a free event for families with young children. Families enjoy activities, arts and crafts, and entertainment all based on childrens books! Children can walk through the featured book, hear stories read and performed, meet authors, write their own book, and meet storybook characters! Parking at the Ithaca High School parking lot with shuttle bus service to Boynton Middle school is available throughout the day. All Kids' Book Fest activities are free for families. · Place: Boynton Middle School · Time: 10am - 4 pm · Contact: Lisa Berry · Phone: 607-277-8602 · Email: lisa@familyreading.org Tuesday 11/16/2010 • Effective Interviewing and Hiring workshop Event Description: with Nadia Rubaii-Barrett. Fee $45. A workshop for persons in all kinds of organizations with responsibility to interview and hire. · Place: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, 904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca. · Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Tuesday 11/30/2010 • Building an Effective Team workshop Event Description: with Laura Branca. Fee $45. A workshop for team leaders and team members in all kinds of organizations. · Place: Child Development Council, 609 W. Clinton St., Ithaca. · Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Wednesday 12/1/2010 • Homeless and Housing Task Force Meeting Event Description: The Human Services Coalition's Homeless and Housing Task Force will meet Wednesday, December 1st, 9:30 to 11:00 AM, at Tompkins County Mental Health Services, sixth floor board room, 201 E. Green Street, Ithaca. The topic will be announced. The Homeless and Housing Task Force is facilitated by the Human Services Coalition and consists of human service providers, volunteers, and elected officials interested in issues such as emergency shelter, supplemental food programs, transportation and other basic needs. The committee meets six times per year providing an opportunity for networking and long-range planning. Task Force members will also have the opportunity to make brief announcements and share items of interest to the local human service community. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Open to the public. · Place: Tompkins County Mental Health Services, sixth floor board room, 201 E. Green Street, Ithaca · Time: 9:30 to 11:00 AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Tuesday 12/7/2010 • Light the Landscape at Hospicare Event Description: A ceremony to light up the trees in Hospicares gardens in memory of loved ones who have died. Please join us to reflect, listen to music and poetry, and enjoy refreshments. To purchase bulbs, visit www.hospicare.org or call 607-272-0212. · Place: The Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center, 172 E. King Rd, Ithaca · Time: 5:30 p.m. · Contact: Angela Andiorio · Phone: 607-272-0212 · Email: aandiorio@hospicare.rog Tuesday 12/7/2010 • Introduction to Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship workshop Event Description: with David Campbell and Patrick McKee. $35. A workshop for everyone interested in how these practices can change the ways leaders approach non-profit management. · Place: Child Development Council, 609 W. Clinton St., Ithaca · Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Contact: Liz Holmes · Phone: 273-8686 · Email: registration@hsctc.org Wednesday 12/8/2010 • HSC Forum Event Description: The Human Services Coalition Forum will meet on Wednesday, December 8th, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, from 8:45 to 10:15AM. The topic will be announced. Forum members will also have the opportunity to make brief announcements and share items of interest to the local human service community. The Human Services Coalition, acting in its role as the umbrella agency for local health and human service providers and planners, sponsors this monthly forum to provide the opportunity for an open exchange of ideas and information. A variety of topics and speakers are featured and all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca · Time: 8:45 to 10:15AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org Thursday 1/13/2011 • Human Services Coalition Forum Event Description: The Human Services Coalition Forum, takes place on Wednesday, January 13th, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, from 8:45 to 10:15AM. The topic will be announced. The Human Services Coalition, acting in its role as the umbrella agency for local health and human service providers and planners, sponsors this monthly forum to provide the opportunity for an open exchange of ideas and information. A variety of topics and speakers are featured and all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend. · Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca · Time: 8:45 to 10:15AM · Contact: Carol Farkas · Phone: 607 273-8686 · Email: cfarkas@hsctc.org