Immigrants and the Power of the Vote
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Refreshments at 5:30 PM; Program at 6 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Presentation by Ron Hayduk, Co-Director of Immigrant Voting Rights Project on the question “Should we allow non-citizen immigrants to vote in local elections?”

Revitalizing Hartford: Will a Green Strategy Help?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Browse resource tables and have a snack from 5 to 6 PM; Program at 6 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
A panel discussion on better ways to build, heat, and light our homes and offices, more efficient and cleaner ways to generate power, and improved planning for an more inclusive economy that preserves our natural world and promotes public health and safety.Moderator:  Councilman Jim Boucher
Panelists:  Adam Ney, Joel Rinebold, Dr. Mark Mitchell, Donald Blakelock, Jennifer Ewing

Youth Making an Impact:  Celebrating the contributions of Hartford young peopleThursday, April 16
Refreshments and browse resource tables from 3 to 3:30: Program begins at 3:30 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Presentations by young people, entertainment, and improvisational theater by HartBeat Ensemble.  Adults are encouraged to attend to celebrate and support Hartford’s young people.

Hartford 2000 Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2009, 5:30 to 8:00 PM
111 Charter Oak Avenue (CREC Headquarters)
The public is always welcome!

Understanding City Services: The Development Services Department
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Refreshments at 5:30 PM; Program at 6 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Meet the new Director of Development Services and his staff and learn the role of the department in the revitalization of Hartford and its neighborhoods.

Green Basics for Small Business
Doing the right thing for your business and the environment
Wednesday, April 22, 6 PM
Spanish American Merchants Association, 95 Park Street
Resource people and speakers inform and educate small business owners on the cost benefits of energy-efficient lighting, purchase of “green” products such as recycled paper, cleaning products and electronics, and disposal of waste such as batteries, light bulbs, electronics and fats, oils and grease.

Immigrants and the Power of the Vote: A Community Conversation
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Refreshments at 5:30 PM; Program at 6 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
A panel of Hartford folks discusses the pros and cons of allowing non-citizen immigrants to vote in local elections

Why Do We Vote?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Refreshments at 5:30 PM; Program at 6 PM
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
A panel of individuals active in the community discuss what motivates people to vote.

Hartford 2000 Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 5:30 to 8:00 PM
111 Charter Oak Avenue (CREC Headquarters)
The public is always welcome!