New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
IN BRIEF
Network of Executive Women offering scholarships
The Network of Executive Women is accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships through Feb. 28, according to a release.
The scholarships are being offered to women residing or attending school in New Haven or Fairfield counties who demonstrate financial need, the release said, and applicants must be returning, continuing or beginning schooling or other types of training to further education goals and/or enhance job skills. Students going directly from high school to college are not eligible, according to the release.
Completed applications will only be considered if submitted in the stated timeframe. For applications or information, contact Virginia Allen at 203-7950305 or visit www. networkofexecutivewomen .com. (Applications are not available online.)
Burzenski & Co. helps nonprofit cat rescue
NEW HAVEN — Felines at the Greater New Haven Cat Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping stray, abandoned and feral cats, will be sporting new collars thanks to a donation from Burzenski & Co. employee Lee Rackliff.
Radcliff recently presented 35 collars to Rachel and Cheryl of GNHCP, and will be given to people who adopt a cat.
The donation was part of the East Haven company’s 35 for 35 campaign, celebrating the firm’s 35th year. “It represents Burzenski & Company’s commitment to volunteerism, completing small but powerful actions throughout the year and to supporting our business commitment to non-profit organizations,” according to a release.
Restaurant, bar owners, servers can get TIPS training
MILFORD — The Milford Prevention Countil will be offering all Milford restaurant/bar owner and servers training in the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol, known as Training Intervention Procedures, or TIPS.
“TIPS is a skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving,” according to a release. “By building on individuals’ fundamental ‘people skills,’ TIPS provides the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol related problems and how to effectively intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.”
The training will be funded and offered locally by the Milford Prevention Council. Visit https://milfordprevention .org/tips19 for information, training dates and locations when made available.
Business After Hours in Milford
MILFORD — The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Bar Louie, 1201 Boston Post Road.
Cost is $15 pre-registration, $20 member at the door and $25 for prospective members. To register, call 203-878-0681 or visit www.milfordct.com.