Monthly Archives: January 2012
Bethel Board of Education Annoucement
Bethel Board of Education Annoucement
The Bethel Board of Education employs s e-newsletter as a tool to publish information about school events. This newsletter is not restricted to those having children in the Bethel Schools. If you know of a neighbor or friend who would like to receive this e-newsletter, let them know that they can go to: www.bethel.k12.ct.us.
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Susan Paré, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools, Bethel Board of Education
From Dr. Gary Chesley:
1/27/12: Today’s e-newsletter marks the last one I will do. To the Bethel community, the faculty and students, I thank you for your many kindnesses and support for 14 years. We have accomplished a great deal. You have every reason to be proud of your schools, their teachers, staff, and principals. It is my hope that together you will commit to making even more great opportunities for our students and the professionals who work so hard with them each day. All the best to Bethel!
Gary M. Chesley, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Art & Frame Collaborate With Mercurial & Hispanic Center
Art & Frame Collaborate With Mercurial & Hispanic Center
Photo credit: Art & Frame of Danbury
The following is a press release sent in by Art & Frame of Danbury–
We’re looking for artists who want to be part of a benefit art show that is a collaboration with the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury and The Mercurial Gallery.
Each artist will have an opportunity to submit ONE piece of original artwork to each of the 3locations. That means 3 opportunities to show and possibly sell your work and 3 chances to win a $500 cash prize! (Limit 1 prize per artist)
Any type of art will be considered, we’re encouraging painters, sculptors, photographers, etc.
Please follow this link to download a submission form or obtain a copy at any of the 3 locations in Danbury.
Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd, Route 6 Plaza, Danbury CT, (203) 748-0197
Submission Deadline is Feb. 17, 2012
The Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, 87 West St. Danbury CT, (203) 798-2855
Submission Deadline if Feb. 23, 2012
The Mercurial Gallery, 11 Library Place, Danbury CT, (203) 417-2215
Submission Deadline is Mar. 2, 2012
There is a $15 submission fee for each one piece of work accepted at each gallery.
Please be aware that the deadline for submission is different at each venue.
Some work may be relocated between galleries or even rejected due to size and space limitations.
All accepted work will be subject to judging and entered to win 1 of 3 $500 prizes which will be announced at the end of each reception. Artist does not have to be present to win.
Bethel D.M.D. Seeks Support For Connecticut Mission of Mercy Project
CT Mission of Mercy, logo contributed
In order to successfully serve the 2000 patients, we typically enlist 1600-1800 volunteers for each event. In addition to the dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants, we will need upwards of 1200-1300 non-dental volunteers before, during, and after the actual clinic days. To serve in the various clinic areas, we are also looking for volunteers who are able to act as translators for foreign language speaking patients. Because of the number of people needed, all volunteers must register online at: www.cfdo.org
* Data Entry
* Daycare (on-site)
* Food Servers
* Site Set-up & Tear-down
* Clean-up Crew
* Equipment Unload & Load
New Local Women’s Networking Group Launches
New Local Women’s Networking Group Launches
The following is a press release sent by Anne Young Albanese, President, Femfessionals Danbury–
FEMFESSIONALS EXPANDS WITH THE LAUNCH OF FEMCITY DANBURY
{REDDING, CT} (January 24, 2012)} – Femfessionals is a new group for smart, savvy, accomplished, professional women and business owners; a movement that has made its way to the Danbury area. Every month, Femfessionals will host networking lunches and events for diverse groups of ambitious women who are looking to make new strategic connections to strengthen their business and social circle. At each “connection lunch” women are strongly encouraged to promote their “brand” and interact in a positive and uplifting environment. They are also treated to seminars on current business trends, along with a mix of inspirational and fun workshops. Monthly luncheon events are typically limited to no more than 40 guests in order to provide a welcoming, intimate and exclusive environment for each female guest.
“Today, women are looking for warmer, more modern and unique ways to build their brands, their professional networks and social circles,” said Anne Young Albanese, President of FemCity Danbury area. “Femfessionals is a new platform to fulfill those needs. Additionally, as more companies are recognizing that women account for about 80% of all household buying decisions, we will partner with progressive companies to create win/win opportunities for our members.”
FemCity Danbury area, the new local chapter of Femfessionals, will be launched and spearheaded by Anne Young Albanese of Redding, CT. Albanese brings 20+ years of relationship-building and pubic relations experience in the marketing field. She is currently the president of Albanese Consulting Group, a local public relations and marketing firm that was launched to bring senior level counsel to small to medium-sized businesses. As the new President of FemCity Danbury area, she will build a fresh, warm and modern gateway for women to build relationships and engage with each other in the Danbury area.
FemCity Danbury’s inaugural “connection lunch” will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 11:30 am to 1:00pm at Bar & Grille on 7 in Ridgefield, CT. The event will be open to all women. Cost for the event is $30 all-inclusive.
The event will focus on helping women to make the most out of networking events. Whether looking to increase sales or find a new job, networking is the most effective method to reach potential customers and employers. While networking takes a lot of time, when it is done successfully, it can help women to reach the next level in their professional lives. For details contact danbury@femfessionals.com.
About Femfessionals and FemCity Danbury
Femfessionals connects ambitious professional women through “connection lunches”, originative workshops, social media and www.femfessionals.com, creating individual communities within cities (FemCities) around the world. A Femfessional is a savvy business woman characterized as positive, open-minded, driven, professional, ambitious and desirous of forming strong strategic connections to benefit each other personally and professionally, and to the benefit of her community. Not only is she motivated to succeed, she is passionate about the success of others around her. @FemCityDanbury on Twitter.
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Local Artist Jim Felice Hosts Open Studio
Local Artist Jim Felice Hosts Open Studio
Smoke Stacks, by Jim Felice
You may have noticed the cheerful suns adorning the lawn of the Bethel Post office a few months ago. The outdoor art exhibit was created by local artist Jim Felice who recently announced he is hosting an open studio for local artists at his studio, just over the Bethel line in Danbury. Open studio will be held every first Saturday (or by appointment) from 10:-00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The artists participating are Jim Felice, Katie Bassett, Kenny Hess, KVEAZY, & Various Guest Graffiti Artists.The following are the dates Open Studio will be held for 2012: Feb. 4, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5, June 2, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov.3, Dec. 1. for more information call 203-797-0230.
JIM FELICE STUDIOS is located at 15 Great Pasture Rd., Unit 15, Danbury, CT.
Artist Bio (courtesy of www.jimfelice.com )
Jim Felice is a painter and sculptor who explores the relationship between natural phenomena and manufactured environments. He has exhibited in over 35 solo and group exhibitions including: The Stamford Museum and Nature Center (Stamford, CT), Zoe & Floyd Gallery (Seymour, CT), The Sculpture Barn (New Fairfield, CT), Silvermine Guild Gallery, (New Canaan, Ct),Hiram Halle Memorial Library (Pound Ridge, NY), The Gallery at Onatru (South Salem, NY), Northern Westchester Center for the Arts (Mt. Kisco, NY), and Colby College (Waterville, ME).
Jim is the recipient of numerous awards including “Award of Excellence in Sculpture” at the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts (2000). He also won “Best in Sculpture” (1991), “2nd Prize in Sculpture” (1993) and “2nd Prize in Painting” (1994) all from juried exhibitions at the Stamford Art Association. He has been a member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists since 1999.
Jim’s craftsmanship and specialization in paint application has won him many restoration commissions by galleries, estates and collectors. He has restored sculpture by Alexander Calder, Anthony Caro, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Liberman, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg and Joel Shapiro among others.
Shingebiss, An Ojibwe Legend Puppet Show Comes to Byrd’s Books
Shingebiss, An Ojibwe Legend Puppet Show Comes to Byrd’s Books
Photo contributed.
