Events Calendar

  • Saturday 5/18/24

    • May 18
      10:00AM – 11:00AM
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-18T10:00:00 2024-05-18T11:00:00 America/New_York YIA Film Society Presents ‘Quo Vadis, Aida’ Join movie enthusiasts from our global alumni community to discuss and exchange views on films from around the world. false
    • May 18
      11:00AM – 1:00PM
      Mathew 25: Ministries
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-18T11:00:00 2024-05-18T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: OH, Cincinnati - Sorting and Packing with Mathew 25: Ministries Come volunteer with the Cincinnati Yale Club at Mathew 25: Ministries. We will be sorting and packaging supplies to be donated to people in need in the United States and around the world. Mathew 25: Ministries — 11060 Kenwood Road false
  • Sunday 5/19/24

    • May 19
      7:00AM – 10:00AM
      Canal Dock Boathouse
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-19T07:00:00 2024-05-19T10:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven Community Boating Day w/ Canal Dock Boathouse #1 (early morning shift) Join the Canal Dock Boathouse http://www.canaldock.org (CDB) on Sunday May 19 as we host a "Community Boating Day" along the scenic New Haven shoreline. NO experience required! The CDB is a non-profit (located a short distance from the Long Wharf Drive food trucks, IKEA, and the Hotel Marcel) which has partnered with the City of New Haven to provide affordable community-oriented waterfront activities. Every year the CDB hosts several days when the public can participate in FREE activities, including kayaking, rowing a dragon boat, the use of Concept2 RowErg machines, and rowing a 5-person shell (4 sweep rowers + 1 coxswain). We will also share with the public information about other programs and services provided by the CDB, including yoga classes, rowing classes, recreational sailing, sailing classes, swimming lessons, and engaging youth focused activities including rowing and academic tutoring. This Day of Service project is designed for adults, but family members 15 years or older who are prepared to participate are welcome to register along with their parents/guardians. If you cannot join us on May 19, but are interested in learning more about CDB programs, we will be hosting five additional "Community Boating Days" on June 22, July 21, August 3, August 19, and September 21. Please visit: http://www.canaldock.org/events In the event of significant inclement weather we will move the event to Saturday June 22. If possible, please keep the rain date open! If the enthusiasm for this event is high we may host another YDOS event during one of the other summer "Community Boating Days". Please contact Mara.Balk@yale.edu for more information. Your support and enthusiasm are appreciated. This page describes the first shift (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM).  I will invite the alumni who register for the second shift (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) to arrive early, so we can spend some time together. Of course, if you enjoy the first shift you can stay for the second shift! 1) The SET UP tasks (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM) include: Setting up a shade tent and the registration table (also for distributing information). Moving 10 rowing machines from the dock house out to the platform. Moving the kayaks down to the floating dock. Rigging the Quattro for sculling, move it to the water, and install the oars. Moving the dragon boat to the floating dock, before attaching the head and tail! Moving the rack with the PFDs (personal flotation devices) outside. 2) After the guests arrive (starting 8:00 AM) there will be many ACTIVITIES happening near the dockhouse and on the water: Showing the guests how to use the Concept2 RowErg machines. Helping the guests select the proper size PFD required for all water activities (for comfort and best flotation). Helping the guests get in and out of the kayaks and the Quattro shell (capacity: four guest "sweep" rowers plus one experienced coxswain). Experienced kayakers can help guide the guests around the New Haven harbor! Rowing the dragon boat! Giving tours of the boathouse. Enjoying a game of cornhole! Finally, some logistics: 1) Please register via the Yale DOS VolunteerHub portal ( http://yaledayofservice.volunteerhub.com/ ). 2) ALSO sign the separate 2024 CDB Waiver Packet, which is required of all CDB volunteers: http://www.canaldock.org/events-1/volunteer-community-boating-day-1 If you are bringing a family member who is between 15, but not yet 18, their ODB waiver needs to be signed by a parent or guardian. 3) Different styles of PFDs are provided (and are required if you want to walk down to the floating dock), but if you own a PFD which you prefer, please bring it. 4) There will be shade, but to protect your skin and eyes please consider packing sunscreen, sun glasses, and a sun hat. 5) Restrooms are available. 6) And the most important answer is "yes". There is FREE street parking is available along Long Wharf Drive, across from the boathouse. We hope to see you on the water! Canal Dock Boathouse — 475 Long Wharf Drive false
    • May 19
      10:00AM – 1:00PM
      Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Cemetery
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-19T10:00:00 2024-05-19T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, East Haven - Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Association Cemetery Cleanup Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Association of New Haven (HBFLANH) is clean-up our cemeteries for the Yale Day of Service on Sunday, May 19, from 10 am - 1 pm. We will be raising sunken stones, cleaning up debris, cleaning stones, and helping to ensure that the people buried here are treated with respect. There will be light tasks, as well as ones for getting dirty. It might be a little warm, so please dress appropriately. Water will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable water containers, as well as their own snacks, if desired. Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Association of New Haven provides interest free loans, and free burial plots to needy Jews in the greater New Haven Area, maintaining two Jewish Cemeteries in East Haven with over 900 graves. Please meet us at Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Association cemetery, located at 1 Brockett Pl, East Haven. Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Cemetery — 1 Brockett Place false
    • May 19
      10:00AM – 1:00PM
      Canal Dock Boathouse
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-19T10:00:00 2024-05-19T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - Community Boating Day with Canal Dock Boathouse #2 (late morning shift) Join the Canal Dock Boathouse (CDB) on Sunday May 19 as we host a "Community Boating Day" along the scenic New Haven shoreline. NO experience required! The CDB is a non-profit (located a short distance from the Long Wharf Drive food trucks, IKEA, and the Hotel Marcel) which has partnered with the City of New Haven to provide affordable community-oriented waterfront activities. Every year the CDB hosts several days when the public can participate in FREE activities, including kayaking, rowing a dragon boat, the use of Concept2 RowErg machines, and rowing a 5-person shell (4 sweep rowers + 1 coxswain). We will also share with the public information about other programs and services provided by the CDB, including yoga classes, rowing classes, recreational sailing, sailing classes, swimming lessons, and engaging youth focused activities including rowing and academic tutoring. This Day of Service project is designed for adults, but family members 15 years or older who are prepared to participate are welcome to register along with their parents/guardians. If you cannot join us on May 19, but are interested in learning more about CDB programs, we will be hosting five additional "Community Boating Days" on June 22, July 21, August 3, August 19, and September 21. Please visit: http://www.canaldock.org/events In the event of significant inclement weather we will move the event to Saturday June 22. If possible, please keep the rain date open! If the enthusiasm for this event is high we may host another YDOS event during one of the other summer "Community Boating Days". Please contact Mara.Balk@yale.edu for more information. Your support and enthusiasm are appreciated. This page describes the second shift (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM).  Hopefully, the alumni who register for the first shift can stay after 10:00 AM, so we can spend some time together. If possible, please arrive around 9:30 to make the transition between the shifts smooth. 1) The second shift will continue helping the guests enjoy the various ACTIVITIES happening near the dockhouse and on the water: Showing the guests how to use the Concept2 RowErg machines. Helping the guests select the proper size personal flotation device (PFD) required for all water activities (for comfort and best flotation). Helping the guests get in and out of the kayaks and the Quattro shell (capacity: four guest "sweep" rowers plus one experienced coxswain). Experienced kayakers can help guide the guests around the New Haven harbor! Rowing the dragon boat! Giving tours of the boathouse. Enjoying a game of cornhole! 2) After the CDB "Community Boating Day" activities end at noon, the volunteers will bring all the equipment back to the dockhouse: Moving 10 Rowing Machines back to the dockhouse. Rinsing the kayaks, before returning them to the dockhouse. Derigging and cleaning the Quattro, before returning it to the dockhouse. Removing the dragon boat head and the tail, before moving the dragon boat back to the dockhouse. Return the rack with the PFDs (personal flotation devices) back to the dockhouse. Finally, some logistics: 1) Please register via the Yale DOS VolunteerHub portal ( http://yaledayofservice.volunteerhub.com/ ). 2) ALSO sign the separate 2024 CDB Waiver Packet, which is required of all CDB volunteers: http://www.canaldock.org/events-1/volunteer-community-boating-day-1 If you are bringing a family member who is between 15, but not yet 18, their CDB waiver needs to be signed by a parent or guardian. 3) Different styles of PFDs are provided (and are required if you want to walk down to the floating dock), but if you own a PFD which you prefer, please bring it. 4) There will be shade, but to protect your skin and eyes please consider packing sunscreen, sun glasses, and a sun hat. 5) Restrooms are available. 6) And the most important answer is "yes". There is FREE street parking is available along Long Wharf Drive, across from the boathouse. We hope to see you on the water! Canal Dock Boathouse — 475 Long Wharf Drive false
    • May 19
      11:15AM – 4:00PM
      WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK - Annual Block Party
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-19T11:15:00 2024-05-19T16:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NY, New York - West Side Campaign Against Hunger Rocks the Block West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) is excited to host our third annual spring block party – a fun filled day where you can make an impact. Last year with more than 1,000 attendees, we packed enough food for 20,000 meals. ROCKS THE BLOCK takes place on Sunday, May 19 from 12 to 4 pm, on 86th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive. This year is particularly exciting as it will be our official 45th birthday celebration! There will be opportunities to pack food, write cards for our customers, advocate to our elected officials, and more. We are pleased to bring you live music from Emy and the Epix in addition to DJ Kreme, food and refreshments, as well as entertainment for kids of all ages. WSCAH is seeking volunteers to help us run the event. Volunteer activities will include attendee registration, lunch distribution, overseeing packing lines, and coordinating activities such as card writing, apron/tote bag decorating and birthday bag kits. WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK - Annual Block Party — 263 West 86th Street false
  • Monday 5/20/24

    • May 20
      6:30PM – 8:15PM
      New York, NY
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-20T18:30:00 2024-05-20T20:15:00 America/New_York Yale Club of New York City Musical Mondays: Marty Isenberg's Wes Anderson Playlist This month's Musical Mondays concert is an eclectic, quirky tribute to the movies of director Wes Anderson. Isenberg's debut album, "The Way I Feel Inside: Inspired by the Films of Wes Anderson" spent18 weeks on Jazz Week's Top 200 list. The night's concert also includes theatrical narration (ala Wes Anderson) to set up the musical numbers. This jazz performance features vocal and instrumental performances, with a hefty dose of fun added in. New York, NY — Yale Club of New York City false
    • May 20
      7:00PM – 8:00PM
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-20T19:00:00 2024-05-20T20:00:00 America/New_York YaleWomen Presents: Speaking With Influence & Engaging Others

      In this workshop together, we'll tackle delivering talking points in a way that motivates, inspires, and ultimately influences audiences. Participants will hone their ability to engage others by reading the room, using creative thinking and rhetorical devices, and speaking with intention. There will be the opportunity to practice in a fun, supportive environment. 

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