Ithaca Children's Garden in need of Board Members

Ithaca Children’s Garden is a small not-for-profit organization with a public children’s garden. We are currently in the process of developing the 3-acre site in Cass Park with funding from grants and private donations. Phase I, completed in 2006, resulted in the building of Gaia, the large cement turtle sculpture that is prominent as you drive past Cass Park on Route 89. Our educational programs on-site and at schools have now reached hundreds of children in the Ithaca area since 2000.

It is time for the organization to grow and stretch! We plan to increase the number of board members and develop a more diverse governing body so that the new board can move ahead with strategic planning, site development, fundraising, and the appointment of a new executive director in 2007.


If you are interested and would like an invitation to a welcome breakfast, please contact Deb Mohlenhoff.

$100,000 Emerging Business Competition

Welcome to the $100,000 Essential Connections.org Emerging Business Competition!

Sponsored by M&T Bank and NYBDC. This competition seeks the most innovative and growth-oriented entrepreneur or emerging business in the region.

In addition to the $100,000 Emerging Business Competition, a $2,500 Business Idea Contest is also being held.

Applications are due Monday, January 15, 2007 at 5:00pm EST.

For more information and complete guidelines, check out
www.essentialconnections.org/100k

October First Fridays...

Friday, October 6, 2006
At the Hilton Garden Inn
Downtown Ithaca - Doors open at 7pm

DJ Carlos, Central New York’s premier Latin
Music DJ playing the hottest music all night

8:30 pm FREE dance lessons from
Jennifer & Jean Pierre of
Mambo and Salsa Dance www.masdance.com

9 pm – 1 am CLUB FIRST FRIDAYS

$7 admission - $5 before 8pm
21 and over only - cash bar available


www.upstatevibe.com/ff/