[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities (4/18/14 edition) <96 items!>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, April 18th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*It’s impossible to list everything in the district, but here are 96 (!!)
ways to get informed, inspired, involved +/or entertained, including a bike
helmet giveaway TOMORROW, interfaith observances this weekend, observance
of Yom haShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) next weekend, many upcoming
deadlines and much information for pre-K & public school parents, an Easter
egg hunt on Monday, ConEd work beginning next week around Post Avenue,
events next week for Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, as well as scores of
other interesting offerings and news throughout the district. And don’t
miss the final section with an update on the LG/Palisades development and
many ways to get involved. *



*On a personal note, we note the loss earlier this week of a tremendous
community artist, Altagracia Diloné Levat, a kind, grasious and gentle
woman whose passion for the arts helped to make Washington Heights & Inwood
a better place. She will be missed. Watch this space for details of an
upcoming memorial. *



*Wishing all of you and yours a sweet Passover, a joyous Easter, and a
happy Spring.*



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tonight & this weekend (5 items)*

·         *Next week (11 items) *

·         *Next weekend (17 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (7 items)*

·         *Health & Safety (3 items): **free fitness classes, yoga for
seniors, and cancer screenings*

·         *How You Can Help (5 items): **share your money / stuff / time,
including a book drive that ends *today**

·         *Educational opportunities & scholarships: pre-K through High
School (8** items) **including the DA’s Legal Bound internship, the
deadline for which is *today**

·         *Jobs & vocational/training opportunities (8** items) *

·         *Summer Camp / Summer Youth Employment (9 items) **including this
year’s CU campership lottery*

·         *Arts opportunities & ongoing events** (5 items)*

·         *News, information, opportunities & ongoing events (6 items)*

·         *Update on the LG USA Palisades (12 items)*



*Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone who’d
like to subscribe, have them e-mail me with their ZIP code**. If you have
an event you’d like to list here, email me the details (text or .doc
format, please, not .pdf or .jpg).*



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****TONIGHT & THIS WEEKEND*** (5 items)*

*TONIGHT / FRIDAY (1 item)*

*A Passion According to Matthew* Come to West Park on Good Friday for an
amazing passion play with roots in medieval and ancient ritual. This
profoundly moving performance was created by our friends at Theatre Group
Dzieci, and draws on many religious traditions. Theatre Group Dzieci’s work
comes out of the Grotowski and Peter Brooke traditions. $10 suggested
donation. Info/RSVP: 212-362-4890. *Good **Friday, April 18th at 7 pm.*





*TOMORROW / SATURDAY*** (3 items)*

*Free Bike Helmets *Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez is partnering with NYC
DOT to provide the community with a bike helmet fitting and distribution
event. As Chair of the Transportation Committee, it is important to raise
awareness of safety measures that can save lives. DOT will be giving away
700+ helmets for both children and adults FOR FREE. In order to get a
helmet you must be physically present and be fitted for it; children should
be accompanied by a guardian. At the Anne Loftus Playground, Dyckman
St./Riverside Drive @ Broadway (Rain site: IS218, 4600 Broadway). *Saturday,
April 19th, noon-4pm* (while supplies last).



*“Home” Artist Symposium *“Home” artists Eric N. Mack, Jennifer Packer and
Cristina Razzano will discuss the exhibition and their artistic process in
the Mansion’s Octagon Room. The event is free with museum admission,
reservations strongly encouraged, please call 212-923-8008. *At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd* *Streets just
east of St. Nicholas Ave. **Saturday, April 19th**, 2pm – 4pm. *



*Karl Berger’s Improvisational Orchestra *Jazz great Karl Berger returns to
El Taller, where he will explore world music along with his Improvisational
Orchestra of 20+ professional string, horn, and percussion soloists. Using
his “Music Mind” concept, Karl will conduct this extraordinary group of
improvising cohorts as they explore original and spontaneous themes,
melodies from world folk traditions and compositions written by such
legendary improvisers as Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, and the trademarks
vocalization and poetry of Ingrid Sertso. Cost: $20. At El Taller, 2710
Broadway at W. 104th Street. For more information, please email
anthony at tallerlatino.org or call 212-665-9460. *Saturday, April 19th at
7:30pm.*





*SUNDAY*** (1 item)*

*Join West Park for* *a vibrant Easter celebration* in the sanctuary. The
service will feature music by our good friend Ralph Farris, violist with
the renowned string quartet ETHEL, and vocals by our own Andre
Solomon-Glover, baritone, who starred in *Showboat.* We welcome all to join
us: those for whom Easter is a religious day, a metaphor for the earth
returning to blossom, or simply an opportunity to come together as a
community. Open to all. Info/RSVP: 212-362-4890. *Easter* *Sunday, April
20th at 11 am.*







****NEXT WEEK*** (11 items)*

*Easter Egg Hunt* Lots of family-friendly fun, including pictures with the
Easter Bunny, Easter treats and Easter baskets (while supplies last).
Special prize for the family that finds the Golden Egg! At La Marina, 348
Dyckman Street, on the Hudson. For more information, call 212-567-6300 ext.
2 or email info at lamarinaNYC.com <http://www.lamarinanyc.com/>. *Monday,
April 21st, 11am to 2pm.*



*Media Workshops for NY Immigration Coalition Members *The Center for
Community & Ethnic Media at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is
hosting a series of media workshops free of charge for NYIC members! *Mastering
the On-Camera Interview: *Learn how to get publicity for your research,
book, cause, or business and how to handle a television interview. This
four-hour workshop will cover the fundamentals of getting the broadcast
media interested in your story. You will have the opportunity to be
interviewed on-camera and to see how you can improve. At the CUNY School of
Journalism, 219 W. 40th St., 3rd floor. For more information or to RSVP,
visit: http://thenyic.org/blog/springmediatraining2014 or email Thanu
Yakupitiyage (tyaku at thenyic.org <tyaku at thenyic.orgo>) or Jehangir Khattak (
jkhattak at journalism.cuny.edu). *Space is limited*. *Wednesday, April 23rd,
9am-1pm.*



*Denim Day NYC Rally and Press Conference to raise awareness about sexual
violence Bring your friends and wear your jeans! “*Denim Day” grew out of a
1998 Italian Supreme Court decision that overturned a rape conviction
because the victim wore tight jeans. The judges reasoned the victim’s tight
jeans meant that she had to have helped her assailant remove them, implying
consent. People all over the world were outraged, and wearing jeans became
an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive
attitudes and myths surrounding sexual assault. In 15 years, the observance
in the US has grown to more than 2 million participants. *Sexual violence
is a public health and safety issue that affects all of us: *in this
country, 1 in 5 women have been raped; nearly half of women and 1-in-5 men
have experienced other forms of sexual violence, including sexual coercion
and unwanted sexual contact. Young people are at the highest risk: it is
estimated that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys have had an unwanted or abusive
sexual experience in childhood. For more information, visit
http://www.nycdenimday.org/. *On the steps of City Hall,* *Wednesday,* *April
23rd at noon.*



*Shakespeare’s turning 450 and he's looking pretty good! *Come celebrate
with New York Classical Theatre’s our actors, directors and designers, and
raise a glass to the Bard of Avon and our 15th Anniversary Season! 732
Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 96th St. Info/RSVP: newyorkclassical.org. *Wednesday,
April 23rd at 7pm.*



*Waterfront Conference *We are pleased to let you know MWA's 2014
Waterfront Conference, Rebuilding Our Waterfront: From the Water In, From
the Grassroots Up, will be held aboard the magnificent *Hornblower
Infinity*<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GWfa2z-ulGEJhTSmXL7UlrcacVGRa3XIuhuXx_gdOpc1B-XQXAt0ON6rda6ZJzG3Mdn82D8QlswqAubqM2qNWmVHFjvmXH4PwVNXTUQeZQe3qAiyokHalz_l5L3EGOSoXqMgi7oJMokCpeDh0364CvLKKFXwS0R_QTE-xhipdHQI85ukOyhxLDdovINsOKNjR3BixQBvzhs=&c=5g57ubuVdNG92DCpRaTsMYyx4ekq2P-grUFnT-JiIyqDf2XRFAykzw==&ch=FiXM6HMBXDEgG3HyWo1T4sUly5cLu-dz6m6Vb8C0KU9VujrMQdqpzg==>
at
Pier 40 (cross at W. Houston Street). The morning panels will take place
dockside, followed by an afternoon cruise around New York Harbor. The
*Hornblower
Infinity *will return to Pier 40 by the end of the program. The 2014
Waterfront Conference will explore progress on the waterfront over the last
12 months with a special focus on the remarkable grassroots,
community-based waterfront plans developed before and after Superstorm
Sandy. For more information on the panelists and program schedule, or to
purchase tickets, visit
www.waterfrontalliance.org/2014_Waterfront_Conference. *Thursday, April
24th from 9am – 5pm.*



*College Awareness Forum* for middle and high school students and their
parents. Admission Directors and staff from CUNY and SUNY will conduct
workshops which address financing college, earning college credits while
enrolled in HS, and selecting a major. NYS Regent Dr Lester Young, Jr. will
discuss about Common Core Standards with parents and students. This is a
free event and dinner will be served so please pass the word! At the Harlem
Hospital Center, 506 Lenox Ave. @ W. 135th St. Call 917.497.5704 or email
Pam Palanque North, MMC Program Director at Pamela at palanqueassociates.com. *The
first 15 students to arrive will receive a Barnes & Noble Gift Card. *This
event is sponsored by the Metro-Manhattan Chapter of The Links,
Incorporated and the Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. *Thursday, **April 24th**, 6pm-9pm.*  (RSVP by April 18th.)

 *A Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the Impact of Alcohol on Public Health *with
expert panelists on public health, partner violence and youth development.
Co-Sponsored by NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assemblymember Gabriela
Rosa, Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, Community Board 12-Manhattan, the
Partners of the UNIDOS Coalition, and Inwood Community Services; funded in
part by a grant from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Avenue @ W.
190th Street. *Thursday, April 24th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm.*



*Decoding the Tablecloth*<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PeoplesTheatreProjec/ca8fc740d6/255ecd116d/6adc915b07/aff=eorg>
*In
this award winning, critically acclaimed, autobiographical one-woman show,
Gabriela Kohen questions and explores Latina and Jewish identity. Forced to
flee Poland in 1938, Kohen’s grandmother found herself in Argentina with
the one possession she took from home, a tablecloth. Years later, Gabriela
finds herself growing up Latina and Jewish in New York with this same
tablecloth. From 1970s Brooklyn, to the tango halls of Argentina, to the
Warsaw ghetto of the 1940s, Kohen portrays over twenty characters in
English, Spanish, and Yiddish in this poignant family story. Reserve
tickets: *
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/decoding-the-tablecloth-tickets-11059744995?aff=eorg
*.** Presented by the People’s Theatre Project and Word Up Community
Bookshop; **w*ritten and performed by Gabriela Kohen; directed by Connie
Grappo. At the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center (530 W. 166th St. at St.
Nicholas Ave.) *Thursday, April 24th at 7:30pm.*



*Earth Day Celebration III* The Rotary Club of Inwood, IS 52, and many,
many community partners are pleased to announce our third annual
celebration. Even though we have been given so many of these vital trees
over the past few years as part of the MillionTreesNYC initiative and we
have incredible NYC Parks on all side of us here in Inwood, there remains a
tremendous need for care of our street trees locally and forests globally
as they are being destroyed. We hope to show how all of this affects us
humans immensely. We will be sending out flyers, but in the meantime do
call, write, or yell out if you are ready to join in and please do
*Save-the-Date*, to help *Save our Trees and Clean our Streets...! At IS52
(650 Academy St., just *off Broadway)*. Friday, **April 25th, beginning at
9am. *For more information, contact Ky [Kyla] Williamson: 212-304-8882 /
KyWilliams2 at aol.com / PO Box 535, NYC 10034.



*Twelve Angry Jurors *Presented by the Delphi Theatre. Based on the Emmy
Award-winning movie for television by Reginald Rose; stage adaptation by
Sherman L. Sergel; directed by Katie Selyanina. At the Theatre Space at
Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of Dyckman).
Adults, $15, Children (<16) and Seniors, $12. **NEW** Tickets may be bought
in ADVANCE at jurorsdelphi.brownpapertickets.com (online sales are subject
to a service charge) or at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to curtain;
tickets sold at the door are CASH or CHECK ONLY. All seating is General
Seating; the house will open approximately 15 minutes prior to
curtain. *Fridays,
April 25th & May 2nd and Saturdays, April 26th & May 3rd at 8pm;
Sundays, April 27th & May 4th at 4pm.*



*CAFÉ, a** New Play* What is the real price of coffee?  From the lens of a
mystical Mayan Teller, we follow the Maquin family from the ancient world
to the present as they struggle to maintain their coffee farm. Set on the
mystical Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, generations of the Maquin women dare to
stay with the earth; fighting to secure a future as the Mayan calendar ends
and a new world begins. At the Schapiro Theatre, basement of 605 W.
115thSt. Free admission with reservation at
CAFETHEPLAY at GMAIL.COM.* Friday April 25th & Saturday 26th at 7:30pm; Sunday
April 26th at 2pm & 7:30pm. *







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (17 items)*

*NYC Coalition of Block and Community Leaders Symposium* Topics at this
third annual symposium include coalition-building techniques, organizing
community events, how to improve energy efficiency, and utilizing
technology to advance your organization. Rutgers Community Space at 236 W.
73rd Street (between Broadway and West End Ave.). Suggested donation of
$10-$20 to defray costs of event (continental breakfast and coffee will be
served). RSVP to cbclnyc at gmail.com. *Saturday, April 26th, 9am - 1pm.*



*Got Drugs? Turn in your expired or unused medications for safe disposal! *The
DEA in partnership with the NYPD and other local law enforcement is
sponsoring the 8th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This
event provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of
prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the
potential for abuse of medications. Help prevent overdoses, unintentional
poisoning deaths, and address environmental concerns related to the
disposal of pharmaceuticals. Many collection sites throughout the tri-state
area, including the NYPD’s 50th & 20th Precincts. New sites are added
daily, so call 800-882-9539 or visit www.dea.gov if you require
assistance. *Saturday,
April 26th, 10am-2pm. *



*Uptown Bird Walk *Sherman Creek Park offers a diversity of ecosystems that
provide habitat for many of New York City’s bird species. Come check out
some of the best birding spots in Manhattan and learn how NYRP’s approach
to landscape management supports these populations. RSVP to Danica Doroski:
volunteer at nyrp.org / 917-291-6436. Sherman Creek Park is just east of
10thAve., just below Dyckman Street. *Saturday,
April 26th, 10am - 11:30pm.*



*Buczek Little League Opening Day Parade* Join the festivities for the Police
Officer Michael J. Buczek Little League’s opening day. At PS. 48 (Broadway
& W. 185th St.). Call the 34th Pct. Community Affairs office for info:
212-927-0287. *Saturday, April 26th at 11am.*



*“Gift of Love Benefit”* An evening of food, Filipino dance performance and
a silent auction to benefit survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. At the Lounge,
Hudson View Gardens (Pinehurst Ave. @ W. 183rd St.) For more information
about the event or to get involved in planning, email Donald Wilen:
donald.wilen1 at verizon.net. *Saturday, April 26th, 3pm-7pm.*



*CAFÉ, a** New Play* See “Friday” above for details. *Saturday 26th at
7:30pm; Sunday April 26th at 2pm & 7:30pm. *



*Twelve Angry Jurors *Presented by the Delphi Theatre. See “Friday” above
for details. *Saturdays, April 26th & May 3rd at 8pm; Sundays, April 27th &
May 4th at 4pm.*



*Leo Genovese and the Tribe of Legal
Aliens*<https://www.facebook.com/events/172213069622491/>From the
mythical town of El Venado Tuerto in the Argentinian Pampas comes
Leo Genovese, a daring instrumentalist and composer who boldly traverses
the lesser-known corners of the musical landscape, moving effortlessly
between the melodic and chromatic. On April 26, he will perform with "La
Tropilla de Forasteros" (Tribe of Legal Aliens), four different groups of
diversely-talented, classically-trained musicians. Together, they will
explore the wide-ranging traditions of Jazz, World and Latin music. Cost:
$10. At El Taller, 2710 Broadway at W. 104th Street. For more information,
please email anthony at tallerlatino.org or call 212-665-9460. *Saturday,
April 26th at 8pm.*



*Fort Tryon Friends Committee Beautification Day *Need volunteer hours for
school or work? Want to help out in your neighborhood? Fort Tryon Park
welcomes you. Help prep the park for spring by assisting the Fort Tryon
Park Trust Friends Committee in the park clean up, painting, and planting.
Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin Circle
entrance to the Heather Garden. *Sunday, April 27th, 10am – 2pm.*



*Celebrate Ulysses S. Grant’s Birthday *A special ceremony in honor of
Grant’s birthday will take place featuring the presentation of the colors,
speakers (including a member of the Grant family, and a keynote speaker), a
wreath-laying, and a rifle salute by US Military Academy cadets. Visitors
also are invited to tour the mausoleum, pay their respects and view the
displays outlining Grant’s career at the visitors’ center across the street
throughout the day. Free and open to the public. At Grant’s Tomb, in the
plaza in front of the mausoleum. Riverside Drive @ W. 122nd Street. Info:
212-666-1640. *Sunday, April 27th, 11am – noon.*



*Kids' Earth Day Festival *Join us in celebrating Earth Day at Fort Tryon
Park! Featuring a performance by the Grand Falloons, eco-craft making with
Skraptacular, a puppet show by the Swedish Marionette Puppet Theatre,
face-painting, and more. In the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park,
near intersection of Broadway & Dyckman Street. *Sunday, April 27th, noon –
3pm.*



*Delving into Isham Park’s Past *Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and
Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he leads
his geology, history, and natural history walk through Isham Park. Stroll
through the park with Sid and discover its historical features, still
visible today, as well as its outstanding rock exposures and trees. Meet at
Seaman Avenue and Isham Street entrance to Isham Park. *Sunday, April 27th,
1pm – 3pm.*



*“**Invisibility, or Tiny Rockets**”* Adaptive Arts is pleased to announce
a staged workshop of its inaugural Theater For Young Audiences
production! *When
Catesby Lane (one of the lesser-lesser-known teenage girl superheroes of
Marvel's Golden Age) falls through 15-year-old Bertie Swanpole's ceiling,
he knows that life as he's known it is about to change. The year: 1955. The
place: Farmingdale, Indiana. As Bertie, a scientific genius, struggles to
believe in Catesby and her comic book world, a mysterious encroaching
darkness forces the two teenagers into a battle for the universe where they
must embrace the unknown and the unbelievable to win. *The reading will be
followed by an educational workshop for artists and educators immediately
following. Free*, *but donation to defray costs are always welcome, to help
our mission of encouraging professionals to create accessible programming
for students and audiences with disabilities. Adaptive Arts is a nonprofit
theater company dedicated to fusing a gap between disability and the arts.
We strive to create accessible theater productions and foster new work that
showcases characters with special needs. For more information, visit
www.adaptiveartstheater.org. Reservations are encouraged, as space is
limited: rsvpadaptive at gmail.com / 845-667-0757. *Sunday, April 27th at 1pm*



*Overlook Concert* in Riverside Park at 116th, sponsored by Riverside Park
Conservancy. Featuring the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Quintet, led by
Seth Weaver. These fine musicians bring us the best of standard American
jazz. Free and open to the public. *Sunday, April 27th at 2pm.*



*King Kong *at the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St., visit:
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/9903266. Join your friends & neighbors
for this 1933 classic! *FREE* program includes an interview with film
director John Landis, and **someone** in a gorilla suit. *Sunday, April
27th. **Doors open at 4pm;* program at 5pm; film at 5:30pm.



*Sosua: Make a Better World *tells the story of Jewish and Dominican
teenagers in New York City's Washington Heights, who together with the
legendary theater director, Liz Swados, put on a musical about the
Dominican rescue of 800 Jews from Hitler's Germany. The film interweaves an
intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the neighborhood with this
little-known Holocaust story. Read more
here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h_KE92s8t1ihbLhiIkdiTBMQZiwUCNH7yASWy8DEcYBlfuwlhXJAfS0Ug-2F-S0E3TjgE2eACe8WKr7xYI64AwSoQdnc3e81fTAtCLr-VJwHjN2RluA-oxebYNEyk3kjob9N3xh1Gi7z67wXg8yXX0l3cHooEN04KgpK10BbuERN3E7ZvW5FeSwFaN55osbP&c=FIV1WTNRUwO7MMtdQNvY-5bVfA8110vnS82eIoZLYby515-dCWBSmg==&ch=lU7jSsUsBmLu13IlVsraUv9DzUN73dzde147e9ifi5inP1PT8gb8jg==>.
Following the film, we will have the opportunity to speak with the film’s
producers, Peter Miller & Renee Silverman. *Sunday, April 27th at 6pm.*



*Yom haShoah: **Reading of the Names *This year, Congregation Ansche Chesed
will host the Reading of the Names, the annual Upper West Side Jewish
Community commemoration of *Yom HaShoah, *Holocaust Remembrance Day. All
participating synagogues on the Upper West Side have designated half hour
slots to continue the reading at Ansche Chesed through Sunday night
beginning at 7pm until 8am Monday. The reading continues at the JCC, from 9am
- 6pm Monday ending with the recitation of Kaddish at 7pm. *Sunday**,* *April
27th – Monday April 28th. *







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (7 items)*

*Insurgo Project is hosting an Invite-Only Pop-Up Dinner + Wine Mixer* and
we want you at the table! This dinner, *“Washington Heights Through the
Times", *features a 7-course meal with pre-and post dinner wine tasting
mixer. The theme embraces our culinary culture and history of Washington
Heights. Our team is partnered with Seeds By J to support the event.
Throughout the night, Insurgo will crowd-fund for projects that drive
farm-to-table for high-need neighborhoods through community partnerships
and local curricula starting in New York. To RSVP for the complimentary
Wine Mixer, please go to our Eventbrite
Page<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-heights-through-the-times-wine-mixer-tickets-11263319893>.
Dinner seating is limited for this event so *RSVP by April 18th.* Upon
confirmation of your reservation, we will send you the link to purchase
your ticket. $75 - Dinner Only; $95 - Dinner + Wine Pairing. Visit
www.insurgoproject.com for more information.* Monday, April 28th, seatings
at 6pm and 8:30pm.*



*Rocky: the movie, and so much more! *A 20th anniversary celebration of the
book, *The Prizefighters,* by uptown’s own Arlene Schulman, followed by a
screening of the original *Rocky*. Door prizes, too! Reservations strongly
encouraged due to space limitations. At Coogan's Restaurant, 4015 Broadway
@ W. 168th St. Info/RSVP: arlenetheauthor at gmail.com. *Monday, April 28th,
dinner at 6:30; film rolls at 7:30.*



*Workshop on Dementia & Memory Loss *Empower yourself with greater
knowledge about the difference between natural changes in memory and
dementia. This program is intended for caregivers, family members,
community members, and friends of those with memory loss. Featuring
Michelle Tenzyk. Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Care Trainer; moderated
by Joan Laufer, LMSW. Executive Director, Queensboro Council for Social
Welfare, and presented by the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation & the YM/YWHA
of Washington Heights & Inwood. At Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Fort Washington
Avenue (enter on W. 185th Street). *Monday, April 28th, 6:30pm - 8pm.*



*Bus Trip: Spirit of Baltimore* A day long tour of Baltimore, MD, including
a luncheon cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore followed by a visit to Arundel
Mills Outlet (coupons included) and some time at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Bus leaves from 525 Audubon Ave.) Please bring snacks for the ride. $95 per
person (includes transportation, movies and raffles) *Wednesday, April
30th, 6:30am – 9pm *(Payment is due by April 28th; installments can be
arranged!)



*Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal First Town Hall*. My first town hall is
around the corner! Submit your questions on my website,
http://helenrosenthal.com/<http://helenrosenthal.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=edee006fb24fdab4a40b2ed1e&id=07e9db36e1&e=9a487abe72>.
We'll kick off the night with the questions you've sent in, and we'll have
an open mic Q&A after in case you come up with more questions as the night
goes on. Representatives from the Department of Sanitation, the MTA, the
Department of Buildings, the Department of Transportation, the Department
of Housing Preservation and Development, and New York State Homes and
Community Renewal have all confirmed attendance. Stay tuned for a flyer,
and spread the word! In the theater at John Jay College. For more info or
to RSVP, call 212-873-0282. *Wednesday, April 30th, 6pm-8pm.*



*100 años de La Doña: A Tribute to María Félix *To celebrate the l00th
anniversary of the birth of Mexican actress María Félix, a muse for poets,
musicians and painters, our three organizations will present two of her
short films, a panel discussion and reception, as well as six of her films.
This icon film actress, who refused to get caught up with the Hollywood
lifestyle, was called “La Doña” by her critics and fans. She was beautiful,
seductive and clever – a powerful combination! NoMAA in partnership with
The Mexican Cultural Institute of NY and the Cervantes Institute will be
screening *French Cancan* (1954), 105 min. & *Tizoc* (1957), 110 min. . At
Instituto Cervantes, 211 East 49th St. (btw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.). Free and
open to the public. *Wednesday, April 30th at 6pm.*



*Peace between Israel & Palestine? *Can the movement for boycott,
divestment and sanctions (“BDS”) against Israel help achieve a peaceful and
just settlement of the Israel-Palestin conflict? The Northern Manhattan
Neighbors for Peace & Justice invite you to a discussion. Speakers include
Rebecca Vilkomerson [Executive Director for Jewish Voice for Peace,
resident of Israel from 2006-09, and recognized by the Forward as one of
the “50 most Influential US Jewish Leaders”] and Dan Fleshler [author of
“Transforming America’s Israel Lobby – the Limits of Power and the
Potential for Change, Board member of *Ameinu* and Americans for Peace Now,
and Advisory Council of J Street]. At the Holyrood Church, enter on W.
179thStreet near Ft. Washington Ave. *Sunday,
May 4th, 3pm-5pm.*







****HEALTH & SAFETY*** (3 items)*

*Twelve Weeks of Classes to Help You Get Well, Stay Healthy, and Live
Better! *Inwood Community Services, Inc., Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation, Community League of the Heights and EmblemHealth invite you to
a series of FREE fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and health care
education seminars. Sign up today:

·         Yoga: Tuesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm, now through June 24th or Fridays,
7pm-8pm, through June 27th

·         Zumba: Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm, now through June 25th or Fridays, 6pm
– 7pm, through June 27th

·         Health Lectures: Wednesdays, 7pm – 7:45pm (See Schedule)

·         Cooking Classes: Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 5pm (See Schedule)

·         At the Holy Trinity Church, 20 Cumming Street (btw. Seaman &
Broadway)

For more information or to sign-up, click here :
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events/ or call 1-877-444-3674.



*Yoga Walkabouts *Nancy Bruning, founder of Nancercize, who has been
teaching and deigning outdoor exercise programs since 2003, is your
instructor. She will be teaching her popular “Yoga Walkabout” class—a
combination of a relaxing walk in nature, with stops along the way for
rejuvenating yoga-based movements using the benches in the park as yoga
“props.” This technique puts yoga within reach of those who have never
tried it before, making yoga safe, easy, and effective. This is a senior
class, for those 60+. FREE! Meet at the flagpole at the Isham/Seaman Street
entrance to Inwood Park. Register, info at
www.CityParksFoundation.org<healthwriter2 at aol.com> or
call 718-760-6999. *Mondays & Wednesdays, April 28th - June 20th,
11am-noon.*



*Head & Neck Cancer Screening *for cancers in the nasal passages, mouth,
throat, voice box or skin. There are thousands of new cases of head & neck
cancers each year, many of which can be cured. The best chance for a cure
is early detection. Memorial Sloan Kettering is offering FREE screenings,
including a 10-minute exam by a doctor, counseling on quitting smoking, and
nutritional advice on cancer-preventative diets. No appointment necessary.
Call 646-497-9161 for more information. At the Breast Examination Center of
Harlem in the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building, 163 W. 125th St., 4
th floor, *Wednesday, April 23rd, 9am – noon.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (5 items)*

*Help the United Palace Replace its Silver Screen *Since returning film to
the Palace last year with screenings of "Dracula," "Casablanca," "It's a
Wonderful Life," and several NYC classics we have learned how much this
town loves going to movies in a magnificent setting. The greatest
compliment we hear from audience members is that watching a movie at the
Palace with a large crowd has the same electricity as seeing live theatre
on Broadway. It has encouraged us to take the next step in the ongoing
process of improving the theatre so that it lives up to what amNY newspaper
called *"The Best Way To See Movies The Way They Used To Be." *The first
thing we need to do is replace the over 50-year-old screen. The decades-old
layers of dust, holes and scratches severely detract from the audience's
enjoyment of the movies. After cleaning it last year we realized that it is
beyond repair. We need your help to raise $20,000 to install a new screen
before April 27th when we show the original *"King Kong." *Among the great
perks you can receive for your contribution are: free tickets; a movie pass
through the end of 2015; reserved seats; private screenings. To contribute
or learn more about the campaign please visit:
http://igg.me/at/upca-screen/x/1974676. We have been surprised by how
popular our screenings have become and want to continue to give our
audiences the finest cinematic experiences that we can. Thank you for
helping out by contributing or spreading the word about the campaign. Hope
to see you back at the Palace soon.



*Book Drive *LiteracyINC is sponsoring a book drive in the lobby of 5030
Broadway, where they have their offices. (For those who work in the
building, there is also a collection bin in the 6th floor lunchroom.) We
are collecting story and chapter books for children in Pre-K through Third
grade. The books are distributed to children who attend our programs in all
five boroughs. The books will be distributed during our month-long Reading
Everywhere Celebration, where we host read alouds and have literacy-based
activities for children. Our Reading Everywhere Month celebration kicks-off
in Inwood the first week in May and ends in Queens during the last week of
May. For more information, contact Barhynn Johnson: 212-620-5462 ext.110 /
bjohnson at lincnyc.org. *Ends today!*



*The WHIN Music Project* recently launched the Orchestrating Dreams online
campaign through IndieGoGo. This is a wonderful program to bring music and
orchestral instruction to our neighborhood’s children. With 30 days to go,
they are already just over halfway to their goal of $6,500. Visit
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/whin-music-project-orchestrating-dreamsto
view their video, learn about WHIN, and help them reach their goal! As
you will see, they not only have very talented musicians but also actors
and public speakers! For more information, email David Gracia:
david.gracia79 at gmail.com.



*“Gift of Love Benefit”* An evening of food, Filipino dance performance and
a silent auction to benefit survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. The organizers are
looking for donations of products or services for the fundraiser, as well
as sponsorships and journal ads. For more information about the event or to
get involved in planning, email Donald Wilen:
donald.wilen1 at verizon.net. *Saturday,
April 26th, 3pm-7pm.*



*Raise a New Screen at the Palace *If you haven't heard yet, our campaign
is so close to the $10k mark that Toshiba USA has offered an incentive: if
our contributors can get us to $9k they will kick in $1,000. As of this
morning, we only need $800 to reach that goal. But time is running out: we
need to have the money by 5pm on Thursday. If you are planning to
contribute but haven't yet, now is a great time. There are terrific perks
for ALL contribution levels. And one lucky donor will win dinner for two at
the New Leaf Restaurant and Bar. To contribute or learn more go to:
http://igg.me/at/upca-screen If you have already given, please share the
Toshiba Challenge with your networks (and LIKE us on Facebook).







****EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS (Pre-K through High School)*****
(8 items)*

*Legal Bound: HS Summer Internship in the DA’s Office *A rigorous 6-week
internship with the Manhattan DA’s Office provides an insider’s view of the
criminal justice system and law enforcement. Interns are assigned to
various units and assist attorneys and support staff. They also attend many
law-related presentations and prepare for a mock trial. For more
information, visit www.manhattanda.org. This opportunity is open to rising
HS juniors & seniors residing in Manhattan. Applicant MUST COMMIT to attend
the entire program, July 7th – August 15th, Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm.
Application must include a current résumé; a 2-page (or shorter) essay
explaining your interest in the law; a letter of recommendation from your
current school; and a second letter of recommendation from a teacher,
mentor or other individual with whom you have worked. <ail to Carol
Ragsdate, NY Co. DA’s Office, One Hogan Pl., rm. 843, NYC 10013, or email
to legalbound at dany.nyc.gov. Questions? Contact the program supervisors:
Jennifer Cariño (212-335-9064) or Denise Liriano (212-335-3055). *Applications
due by Friday, April 18th. *



*Pre-K Enrollment: Extended Enrollment Office Hours *To better assist
families enrolling in Pre-K programs, two Borough Enrollment offices
(listed below) will be open from *8am–7pm* *on April 22nd & 23rd* for
parents seeking assistance with their pre-kindergarten (pre-k)
applications. All other Enrollment Offices <
http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=4776&id=2tu8pr2yx1ayluavwqbj6s364lhmx&id2=42lip2cdu26fep1jgeghf2q3fvi2i&subscriber_id=adjjtbjcjwucivdsuwugxasypjbbbfh&delivery_id=anzctcbkutnjzlmzjddtikohckezbfb&tid=3.Eqg.AqPx2g.CzP-.ATklhQ..AfzvuQ.b..l.AwXd.a.U0SGfA.U0SGfA.MwlizQ>
will be open from *8am–3pm, Monday-Friday (except for Friday April
18,*when the offices will be closed for Good Friday). Parents can
visit an
Enrollment Office to work with a counselor and submit their pre-k
application. Interpretation services are offered in over 150 languages. As
a reminder, the deadline to submit your public school pre-k
application is Wednesday,
April 23. For more information, please contact us at 718-935-2009 or visit
our pre-k website <
http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=4776&id=2tu8pr2yx1ayluavwqbj6s364lhmx&id2=geffc45fx82rsslr9zq5vayyou0hg&subscriber_id=adjjtbjcjwucivdsuwugxasypjbbbfh&delivery_id=anzctcbkutnjzlmzjddtikohckezbfb&tid=3.Eqg.AqPx2g.CzP-.ATklhQ..AfzvuQ.b..l.AwXd.a.U0SGfA.U0SGfA.MwlizQ

>.




*Gifted & Talented Admissions: Notification Letters *Students who took the
Gifted & Talented (G&T) assessment in the winter will receive score reports
along with letters indicating whether or not they are eligible to apply for
a G&T placement. Students who are eligible to participate in a G&T program
will also receive an application form with a list of program options. *Families
must submit G&T applications by April 21;* applications may be submitted
either online via the G&T website<http://www.nyc.gov/schools/GT> or in
person at an Enrollment Office<http://www.nyc.gov/schools/enrollmentoffices>.
Many schools hosts open houses or tours for prospective families, this
information is available on the G&T homepage <http://www.nyc.gov/schools/GT>.
For questions, email ES_Enrollment at schools.nyc.gov.



*Pre-K Application *Families with children who are turning four years old
in 2014 may apply now for a seat in a pre-kindergarten program for the
2014–15 school year. The public school pre-k application submission
deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in order to
accommodate an expected program expansion and will allow more time for
families to learn about all of their options before submitting an
application. Read Chancellor Fariña’s latest press release<
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2013-2014/Chancellor+Carmen+Fari%C3%B1a+Kicks+Off+Public+School+Pre-K+Admissions.htm>
about the expansion efforts. Families may apply online <
https://prod.semsnycdoe.com/parentsite/> or in-person at an Enrollment
Office <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/enrollmentoffices/default.htm>.
The pre-k website<http://www.nyc.gov/schools/prek> contains detailed
information about the application process, resources <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/Resources/default.htm> for
families in multiple languages, and dates for upcoming information sessions
<http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/events/default.htm>. For
questions, call 212-374-0351  or email earlychildhood at schools.nyc.gov.
*Deadlilne:
April 23rd. *



*2013-2014 NYC Parent Academy Schedule* Citywide Parent Academies provide
families with information, support and resources through the combined
efforts of our collaborators at Long Island University, our partner
agencies and community based organizations. Events will occur on Saturday
mornings and weekday evenings throughout the year. Save the dates for the
events below, additional details will be available soon. For more
information about the Parent Academy visit the Parents and Families page <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/default.htm> or contact
FACE at schools.nyc.gov. The next upcoming event is at Boys & Girl High School
in Brooklyn (1700 Fulton Street), *Saturday, April 26th** from 11am - 3pm.*



*Public School Choice Information Sessions *The Public School Choice
program provides an opportunity for students who are currently enrolled in
a Title I Focus, Title I Priority, or Phase Out school to transfer to a
school in Good Standing. This process is not open to grade five students at
K–5 schools or to grade eight students who participate in the high school
admissions process. High school seniors who are on track to graduate in
June are also ineligible to participate. Eligible students and their
families received postcards from the NYCDOE last week inviting them to a
Public School Choice information session. The NYCDOE will mail applications
directly to eligible students at the end of March. For more information and
the schedule of borough wide information sessions, visit
www.nyc.gov/schools/NCLB or email NCLB_PSC at schools.nyc.gov. *The deadline
for students to apply for a transfer is May 2.*



*2014 Milton Fisher Scholarships *The Milton Fisher Scholarship is a
four-year college scholarship, for up to $20,000. The scholarship is
rewarded to exceptionally innovative high school juniors, seniors and
college freshmen from NYC or CT. Recipients demonstrate
outside-the-box-thinking and have done a project: 1. solving an artistic,
scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way; 2. created a
distinctive solution to problems faced by your school, community or family,
or 3. created a new group, organization, or institution that serves an
important need. For more information and an application visit:
http://www.rbffoundation.org/<
https://mail.nycboe.net/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> *Deadline: April 30th.*



*Build a Better School Contest: Win $10,000 for Your School *Schools can
win $10,000 to help students achieve their academic goals while improving
their school. Middle and high school students are invited to work with a
member of their school’s staff to submit a three-minute video explaining
why their school is in need of additional funding and what improvement they
can undertake to build a better school. PA/PTAs are also invited to
collaborate with their Parent Coordinator/and or other staff member and
students on a project. Principals must review and approve all submissions.
A completed submission form <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/Build%20a%20Better%20School%20Submission%20Form>
should accompany all video submissions to the address identified on the
attached forms. The winners will be selected based on school’s need, the
spirit of students’ collaboration as demonstrated in the video, project
creativity and the project’s connection to an academic goal. For more
information see attached informational flyer or send inquires to
eb at schools.nyc.gov. *Deadline: May 9th. *







****JOBS & VOCATIONAL/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES***** (8 items)*

*Second-Career Night at the Jewish Theological Seminary *An Evening of
Information and Conversation on Mid-Career Religious and Graduate Jewish
Studies. Includes dinner, information, and discussion on how to pursue a
new path at JTS toward meaningful study and fulfilling careers in the
Jewish community and beyond. The program is designed for adults at
mid-career, parents with families, and others for whom graduate study could
represent a significant transition. For more information and to register,
visit www.jtsa.edu/secondcareer<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h_KE92s8t1ihbLhiIkdiTBMQZiwUCNH7yASWy8DEcYBlfuwlhXJAfS4GFbuDQiovwIgO2Jbe2CieYdNa54PGpc8kKh9JwoZyKKgIvL1nN0EvlYX3cN2hUvAC6IyMYu09wIBN_-mNPLihgcO1lVQIeGgz3pZlOKAx6HNnSb1KfqRkSg9e99nSsA==&c=FIV1WTNRUwO7MMtdQNvY-5bVfA8110vnS82eIoZLYby515-dCWBSmg==&ch=lU7jSsUsBmLu13IlVsraUv9DzUN73dzde147e9ifi5inP1PT8gb8jg==>
or
contact Admissions at admissions at jtsa.edu or 212-678-8022. *Thursday, May
8, 5:30-8:30 pm.*



*Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Opportunities in New York City *The City of New
York is seeking talented early childhood educators to lead high-quality
pre-K classrooms in public school and community-based organizations across
the city. To learn more about teaching opportunities and candidate
qualifications visit the Careers page <
http://schools.nyc.gov/Careers/Teachers/PreK> for detailed information.
Interested candidates should click here to complete a brief survey <
https://survey.vovici.com/se.ashx?s=705E3ED04A509ADD>.



*The City Parks Foundation* has openings for summer work in youth
development, and in various production, operations and planning capacities
on their Summer Stage; they also are looking for a membership coordinator.
Visit their website for more information
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/get-involved/corporate-programs/employment-opportunities/



*Dominicanos USA is looking for a Field Organizer* to help design,
implement and manage an on-the-ground field civic engagement operation
serving New York’s Dominican-American communities, primarily in Northern
Manhattan, Bronx and Queens. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
develop, plan and execute voter engagement operation; recruit, train and
manage canvassing teams; cultivate relationships with community leaders and
organizations. Interested individuals please call or email Eddie Cuesta:
718-664-2616 / 717-664-2617 / cuestaeddie at gmail.com.



*Media Workshops for NY Immigration Coalition Members *The Center for
Community & Ethnic Media at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is
hosting a series of media workshops free of charge for NYIC members!
Nervous about doing media interviews? Want to sharpen your on-camera
interview skills? Not sure how to use social media to enhance the work of
your organization? Learn how to be a more effective communicator in two
remaining workshops. *Space is limited*.

·    *Getting Out Your Message: *This four-hour workshop will provide
concrete and effective techniques for nonprofits to harness the power and
ubiquity of SmartPhones to engage their target communities and various
stakeholders. You'll explore best practices for using SmartPhones to
capture professional-quality images, video and audio that can be showcased
to spread your message. You'll learn how to harness multiple social media
networks to connect with and to engage your target communities. *Wednesday,
April 9th, 9am-1pm.*

·    *Mastering the On-Camera Interview: *Learn how to get publicity for
your research, book, cause, or business and how to handle a television
interview. This four-hour workshop will cover the fundamentals of getting
the broadcast media interested in your story. You will have the opportunity
to be interviewed on-camera and to see how you can improve. *Wednesday,
April 23rd, 9am-1pm.*

*Both workshops are held* at the CUNY School of Journalism, 219 W. 40thSt., 3
rd floor. For more information or to RSVP, visit:
http://thenyic.org/blog/springmediatraining2014 or email Thanu Yakupitiyage
(tyaku at thenyic.org <tyaku at thenyic.orgo>) or Jehangir Khattak (
jkhattak at journalism.cuny.edu).



*FREE Computer Classes at the Library *The Inwood Branch of the New York
Public Library is offering a new round of FREE computer classes on Tuesdays
& Thursdays in April. Classes are generally from 11am-1pm, with open lab on
Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. There is no class next week (April 8th/10th) though
there will be open lab on the 10th. 4790 Broadway, near Dyckman Street. For
more information and a complete schedule, call 212-942-2445 or visit
http://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood.



*Young Adult Internship Program *The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP)
is a 14-week workforce development internship program. YAIP targets young
adults ages 16-24 who are not working and not in school. YAIP begins with a
two- to four-week orientation conducted by DYCD-funded community-based
organizations (CBOs), and followed by a 10 to 12-week paid internship that
offers structured work opportunities incorporating ongoing education as
well as additional participant and employer support. For more information,
visit www.nyc.gov/dycd <
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship.shtml> or call DYCD Youth
Connect at 800-246-4646.



*Summer Youth Employment Application* The 2014 Summer Youth Employment
application <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/welcomeslider/SummerYout%20EmploymentApplication2014>
is now available. SYEP is a six week summer employment program open to
youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Participants work up to 25 hours a
week from July to August in a variety of entry-level jobs including
government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses,
and retailers. For questions regarding the application process, please
contact DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646 or visit their website <
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/syep.shtml>. *The application
deadline is April 25, 2013.*







****SUMMER CAMP / SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT*** (9 items)*

*The 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is accepting applications
NOW! *SYEP provides New York City youth with paid summer employment for up
to six weeks in July and August. All youth aged 14-24 who permanently
reside within the five boroughs of New York City are eligible and
encouraged to apply. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs
including parks, summer camps, hospitals, community based organizations,
small businesses, museums and retail organizations. In addition to work
experience, SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career
exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue education and
social growth. Programs are located in community-based organizations in all
five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or
at a community-based organization during the application period.
Participants are selected by lottery for the program. Specialized
programming for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and
justice-involved youth are also available. To apply for SYEP, you only need
to submit a completed application by going to www.nyc.gov/dycd. For more
information, call 1-800-246-4646 or visit www.nyc.gov/dycd. Application
period is open from now *through Friday, April 25th. *



*Riverbank State Park Summer Camp *For boys & girls, 7-12. From Monday -
Friday, July 7th - August 8th, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Registration begins
Wednesday, April 16th, ends Saturday, June 28th. Camp Fee: $550 plus $4
registration fee & $10 for ID. Late pick-up (6pm) also available for an
additional $100 fee You *must *bring an birth certificate or passport, an
immunization card and a current physical (stamped, dated and signed by the
doctor’s office); bring the *original documents and a copy of each* in
order to register.(We do not have the ability to make copies. You must
bring copies.) You may pay by cash, credit card (AmEx, MC, Visa, Discovery)
or money order; no personal checks. Payment accepted at the Cashier’s Booth
in the Skating Rink, every day from 9am-5pm; (Weds until 7pm). *Mandatory
Orientation will be held Saturday, June 28th @ 1pm* in the Cultural
Theater. *Summer Camp Open House Dates: *April 12th & May 17th, 11am - 3pm.
At the Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive @ W. 145th St. For more
information, call 212-694-3632, 3634



*Summertime Funtime *For ages 6—12. Includes creative arts; recreational
swimming; cultural, educational and recreational trips;
horticulture/gardening; instructional tennis & golf; character & leadership
development; and high-yield learning activities. At the Boys & Girls Club
of Harlem. $800 if paid by June 1st; $875 by June 27th. LIMITED SPACE,
ENROLL TODAY! For more information, please call or pick up an application
(10am—6pm): 425 W. 144th St. @ Convent Ave. Inco: 212-283-6770 /
ww.harlembgc.org. Camp runs from July 7th – August 22nd., 8am – 6pm.



*FREE CAMPERSHIPS at Columbia University's summer athletic camps* for
children. The deadline to participate in the lottery is May 2nd. (Click
here for more information:
http://conservancynorth.org/index.php/component/content/article/88-internal-pages/110-com-benand
to download an application.



*Camp Yomawha *Young people build a sense of community, realize new
passions and skills and foster identities rich in values, confidence and
collaboration. From exploring the natural beauty that surrounds us, to
swimming, sports and the arts, Camp Yomawha delivers an exceptional program
with a familiar sense of neighborhood and community that you and your kids
will love for years to come. In today’s competitive market, it is hard to
find high-quality summer programming at an affordable price. Camp Yomawha
takes pride in giving your family a remarkable value year after year. Camp
Yomawha is available for children who have completed kindergarten through
tenth grades. We are located in Rockland County, NY at the picturesque
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, with busing to and from northern Manhattan.
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer! *Camp Dates: June 30 - August
15. *Join us for one of our 3 upcoming Open Houses, *Sundays,* *April 27th*,
*May 4th & June 1st. *This is the best opportunity for parents and kids to
see camp, meet our staff and make an informed decision about camp. For more
information visit our website at
www.ywashhts.org/summer-camp/camp-yomawha-day-camp, or contact our Camp
Director Adam at 212-569-6200 ext.236 / ABenmoise at ywashhts.org.



*Harlem YMCA Summer Day Camp* provides children with positive and fun
experiences that build confidence, new friendships, lifelong memories and a
feeling of community that will last beyond the summer. Our camps are
accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). Staff go through
rigorous training to ensure the safety and positive experience of each
child. *At the Harlem Y, *180 West 135th St. Stop by an Open House to learn
about offerings for every age. *Saturday, April 26th or May 17th, 10am -
3pm. *Download an application here:
http://b.3cdn.net/ymcanewyork/2637c43a3b658c0ada_aim6b9dne.pdf. For more
information, contact *Caroline Sanchez: 212-912-2167.*



*Fresh Youth Initiatives Summer of Service Day Camp 2014* For boys & girls
10-13. FYI’s summer camp exposes campers to hands-on community service
activities, enrichment trips, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, and
other fun activities all around the city. Camp also makes time for
"Bridging The Gap," an academic support element to help curb summer
learning loss – and we make it fun! The session is July 7 - August 15,
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Registration is open from April 7 until
June 30. Space is limited, act soon! Camp Fee is $500. Payment plan
available. For more info, call 212-781-1113 and speak with Jeremiah or
check our website www.freshyouth.org. Applications are available at
www.freshyouth.org/summer-camp-forms



*Fresh Air Fund Summer Opportunities: *The Fresh Air Fund provides summer
experiences for youth, including its summer camp program or Voluntary Host
Family Program. Applications <http://www.freshair.org/get-an-application>
are now being accepted at different locations. To apply, visit
http://www.freshair.org/. Call 800-367-0003 for more information.



*FREE Summer Music & Arts Program *We have terrific news! Statement Arts
will be back in the Washington Heights area this summer to repeat our
summer program, *Empower Youth Through Performance & College Prep Program! *We
are currently accepting applications. Classes are Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm,
with a performance on Friday. The dates for this year's program are:

·         *Grades 3 - 6: July 14-18, Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm **(Limited
to 20 participants)*

·         *Grades 7 -10: July 21-25, Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm **(Limited
to 20 participants)*

·         *The College Preparatory Program: July 7- 25, Monday - Friday,
12pm - 5pm. **(Participants must audition for a place in the program.
Limited to 10 students.)*



At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Applications can be
found on the home page of our website: www.statementarts.org. FREE, but
there is a $50 registration fee for all participants; scholarships
available. For more information, visit www.statementarts.org, or call the
Project Director, Zahaira Curiel, at 646-533-3745.







****ARTS OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS*** (5 items)*

*The Third Annual Thespis Theater Festival/Competition is still open; *we
have 8 spots left. Plays compete for outstanding prizes! $3,500 for Best
Play, $500 for Best Actor, $500 for Best Actress. Judges from the industry
decide on winners. There is also the possibility for reviews. If you'd love
to see your work onstage in a beautiful proscenium theater with 20 ft high
ceilings and a professional lighting and sound system, we invite you to
submit your play. Grand piano available if your show needs it. Assistance
from theater management in all aspects to make sure your show reaches its
highest potential. Free tutorials on how to use the sound/light/projection
system
A chance to have your play filmed by professional videographer. And you and
your cast are invited to a dazzling ceremony at the end of the festival
with prizes announced in front of a live audience. It doesn't get more
exciting than this! For more info please go to
http://thespisnytheaterfestival.com/thespis-theater-festival-venus-adonis/



*"Through Women's Eyes" *In celebration of Women's History Month, The Grady
Alexis Gallery at El Taller Latino Americano is pleased to present an art
exhibition featuring the work of New York-based artists Antonia Guerrero
(Mexico,) Shifi Rathaus (Israel) and Nina Talbot (US). Curated by Andrea
Arroyo. At* t*he Grady Alexis Gallery at El Taller Latino Americano, 2710
Broadway (@ W. 104th Street). *Through April 19th.* For more information,
visit http://tallerlatino.org/ArtExhibits.php.



*TokoNoMAA: Stories of Home in the Heights *This NoMAA / MoMA
multidisciplinary project installation is based on the concept of the
*“tokonoma,”* the focal point of the Japanese home in which a simple but
beautiful object is placed for contemplation. Interpreting the format of
the scroll, the artists explored various meanings of “home” in the
Washington Heights/Inwood through photography, painting, drawing, sculpture
and mixed media. Participating artists: Yael Ben-Zion, Ferlaisa Gomez,
Denise Laurin, Rafaela Luna, Joiri Minaya, Daya De La Rosa, Tamara Rose and
Gesche Würfel. Curated by G. Romero. In the Gold Wing Gallery, at the
Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. *Through the end
of April.*



*Uptown ArtStroll Submission Deadline *for artists for the 11th annual
Uptown ArtStroll in Washington Heights & Inwood (from W. 155th – W.
220thStreets) this June has been extended. The Stroll showcases the
painters,
photographers, writers, musicians, sculptors, actors, dancers and
filmmakers in Northern Manhattan. Please see www.artstroll.com for more
information on how to participate. Please *submit your event by* *Sunday,
April 27th *for the 2014 Uptown Arts Stroll published guide here:
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/. Events received after April 27
th will appear in the online guide only. Thanks to everyone who has already
submitted an event. For more information, email artstroll at nomaanyc.org or
call 212-568-4396. And save the date for the ArtStroll’s opening reception
on Thursday, May 29th, 6pm-8:30pm (location TBA).



*The Ephemeral Arts Project *Display your work in one of NYC’s public
parks! The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) and New York
Restoration Project (NYRP) are accepting submissions for The Ephemeral Arts
Project, a series of temporary art installations to be on display during
June 2014. Please see www.artstroll.com for how to participate and more
information.





****NEWS, INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS*** (6 items)*

*Got Street Trees? *Through MillionTreesNYC, the City, with the help of
thousands of volunteers, community groups and businesses, has planted a
total of over 834,000 trees to date. Starting this March, MillionTreesNYC
began working with local contractors to plant street trees in communities
throughout New York City per individual requests from residents and
prioritization through our block planting program with the goal of
increasing tree canopy within the public right-of-way. The spring planting
season runs through June 30th. For information on street tree planting and
procurement procedures, visit:
www.milliontreesnyc.org/html/about/getting_parks.shtml. For more details on
the planting process, please visit:
www.milliontreesnyc.org/html/plant/street.shtml. Best wishes during this
spring planting season!



*“Saturday Night Lights” Weekend Professional Sports *Weekend Professional
Sports Training (basketball drill/play) and Weekday Academic Support for
kids ages 11-14 (first sessions) and 15-18 (second sessions) through the
DA’s Office in partnership with the NYPD, PAL and many CBOs at sites
throughout Northern Manhattan including:

·    PAL Harlem Center (441 Manhattan Avenue @ W. 119th Street) on Fridays
(6-8pm / 8-10pm) and Saturdays (5-7pm / 7-9pm)

·    Johnson Houses Community Center (1829-39 Lexington Ave. btw E. 112th &
E. 115th Streets) on Fridays (5-7pm / 7-9pm)

·    Polo Grounds Community Center (3005 8th Ave. btw W. 155th – W.
156thStreets) on Fridays (6-8pm / 8-10pm)

·    George Washington HS (549 Audubon Ave. @ W. 192nd  Street) on
Saturdays (5-7pm / 7-9pm) (Volleyball also offered in this location at
these times.)

·    Fred Samuels Community Center (669 Malcolm X Blvd. btw W. 144th &
143rdStreets) on Saturdays (5-7pm / 7–9pm)



For information call 212-678-0647 or visit us at
www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.



*NYCitizenship in Schools* provides free immigration information,
assistance and financing options to eligible parents of students in the
city’s public schools who are lawful permanent residents and seeking to
begin the application process to become U.S. citizens. All information is
free and confidential.  In order to be eligible, applicants must be a
Lawful Permanent Resident with a child in a New York City public school and
meet certain other criteria. View eligibility requirements <
http://www.nyc.gov/html/imm/html/nycitizenship/eligibility.shtml, register
for an event
https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?eventGuid=37d5feb8-20d7-4ea3-915c-9d65a117b706or
visit
http://www.nyc.gov/html/imm/html/nycitizenship/nycitizenship.shtml for a
complete list of dates and additional details. At John Jay College. *Saturday,
May 10th. *



*Heat & Hot Water *We are grateful that spring, and warmer weather are upon
us. However, it’s still “heating season,” and City and State Law require
building owners to provide heat and hot water to all tenants. In addition
to being required to provide hot water 365 days per year at a constant
minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, building owners are required
to provide heat through May 31st:

·         Between the hours of 6am and 10pm, if the outside temperature
falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least
68 degrees Fahrenheit; and,

·         Between the hours of 10pm and 6am, if the temperature outside
falls below 40 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least
55 degrees Fahrenheit.



Tenants who are cold in their apartments should first attempt to notify the
building owner, managing agent or superintendent. If heat is not restored,
the call the City's Customer Service Center at 311. (311 can be accessed
outside of New York City by dialing 212-NEW-YORK; the TTY number for the
hearing impaired is 212-504-4115.) The Center is open 24-hours a day,
seven-days a week. You may also file a complaint at
http://www.nyc.gov/apps/311/ for heat and hot water conditions.



*Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC’s Mentoring Children of Promise Program *The
Mentoring Children of Promise Program aims to help families by matching
youth that have an incarcerated parent or family member with a fully
screened and trained, volunteer mentor. Through this mentoring relationship
youth are afforded the opportunity to learn resilience in the face of
adversity, the importance of healthy relationships, as well as gain the
support to grow to be successful young adults. Print a flyer <
http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/welcomeslider/Big%20Brother%20Big%20Sister%20Mentoring%20Program%20Flyer>.
To refer a child, contact Lissette Hernandez: 212-686-2042 ext 162 or
lhernandez at bigsnyc.org.



*ConEd Work Notice Update / Wednesday,* *April 16, 2014 *Con Edison is
upgrading gas infrastructure along Post and 10th Avenues between Academy
and W. 215th Streets. This work includes the installation of new gas
equipment and will begin at the intersection of Academy Street and Post
Avenue.

Crews are currently working at the following locations:

   10th Avenue between 211th Street and 212th Street (Approximately 2 more
weeks)

   Post Avenue between 204th Street and 207th Street (Approximately 2 more
weeks)

   Academy Street and Post Avenue (Entire project duration)



Schedule is subject to change. Work for the entire project will continue
throughout the next few months. Hours at various locations vary but crews
will generally be working *Monday – Saturday, 8am – 7pm *along the
project’s route. Con Edison is working with building owners and the City of
New York to convert buildings that are currently burning #4 and #6 fuel
oils to natural gas. This will reduce emissions and improve air quality. We
apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause. For more information,
call Public Affairs at 212-460-6427 or e-mail ManhattanPA at conEd.com. This
is part of ConEd’s 6-year, multiphase infrastructure northern Manhattan
upgrade.







****LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** (12 items)*



Eleven respected park and preservation organizations joined in filing a
“friend of the court”
brief<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/11_organizations_and_officials_from_nj_and_ny_file_legal_briefs_opposing_lg_s_tower>last
week in New Jersey Appellate Court against LG Electronics’ plans to
erect a 143-foot tower less than 60 yards from Palisades Interstate Park.
Fort Tryon Park is a NYC Landmark and listed on the National Register of
Historic Places in large part for its majestic views of the Hudson River
and Palisades. Now those views are in jeopardy: across the Hudson River
from Fort Tryon Park, the international firm LG Electronics plans to
construct a 143-foot high complex in an area that historically has had a
35-foot height cap. The Trust will continue to advocate for our park goers
and surrounding neighborhoods by urging LG electronics to revise the
project design, lowering the height to just below the tree line on the
Palisades by making more use of their 27-acre campus.



Last week Sen. Espaillat was joined by Governor Cuomo, Senator Gillibrand,
Senator Schumer, and Attorney General Schneiderman joined many
others<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/endorsements>in taking a
stance against the LG tower to be built above the Palisades
tree line. Commissioner Rose Harvey recently wrote in an open letter on the
Governor’s behalf, “At 143 feet in height, the proposed tower would
threaten one of the nation’s most significant natural and historic
resources — the ridge line of the Hudson River Palisades.”



Even compared to similar building projects, such as Samsung's, the LG
building doesn't stack up well against the competition. Find out more in
this New York Times
editorial<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/10/arts/design/opposition-keeps-mounting-to-lg-project-on-the-hudson.html>which
reports, “The project in San Jose is thoughtful. LG’s is a public
shame.”



*Please note in your calendars some important upcoming dates, and ways you
can get involved. *The Event Committee of Protect the
Palisades.org<http://palisades.org/>encourages members and supporters
to participate in the public events
listed below to spread the word about LG's development and its threat to
the historical and landmarked Palisades.



1)       We are asking the public to consider carefully the character of
the company from which they chose to buy their cell phones, TVs, washing
machines, etc. This is *not* a "boycott."

2)       Joining the Protect the Palisades Meetup group will let you know
about events and make it easy to register for them, and will help us gather
new supporters. It is especially important for those who are coordinating
events to join our Meetup Group:
http://www.meetup.com/Protect-the-Palisades/. To do this, create a user ID
and password. Your actual email address will remain anonymous and you can
choose a user name that is not your real name if you have any concerns.
(Please note when you sign up you will be prompted to select interests; you
can minimize emails you receive by selecting fewer or no interests.)

3)       *Saturday, April 26th Kids Earth Day Kingdom & Fair at Liberty
State Park in Jersey City *We need volunteers to staff our exhibit table
that will be outdoors, but under a big tent for all exhibitors. Event is
from *11am - 4pm *but exhibitor set up is earlier (9:30am). There will be
passes for exhibitor parking. Also there is a 10 am 5K run/walk event. The
event planner anticipates 10,000 families with children to enjoy this
annual event. We will be sponsored by the Coalition to Preserve the
Palisades Cliffs, one of our PtP Coalition members for this event. *We need
5-7 volunteers.*

4)       *Saturday, April 26th Earth Festival @ Overpeck County Park on
Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ *We need volunteers to staff our
exhibit table. We will have our own tent outdoors; event is open to the
public from *noon - 5pm*, but exhibitor must arrive earlier to be ready by
noon. There is parking but a shuttle may be used by organizer. Set-up and
parking details TBA. The event planner is the Hackensack Riverkeeper and
they anticipate 3,000 - 5,000, attendees for music, games, food and
entertainment. We will be sponsored by the NYNJ Trail Conference, one of
our PtP Coalition members for this event. *We need 4-6 volunteers.*

5)       *Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th NYC GreenFest at Pier 94 *We
need NYC volunteers to help distribute our material and explain the main
issues of the LG development. The NY/NJ Baykeeper, one of our PtP Coalition
members has very kindly offered us space on their exhibit table for our
material. Exhibit hours are 10am - 6pm and volunteers should arrive to set
up on first day at 9am so you can co-ordinate with the Baykeeper on
placement of our materials. Note: There is an admission charge to the
public for this event by its sponsor, but we are not involved. *We need 2-3
volunteers.*

6)       *Sunday, April 27th “Lower the LG Tower”* *Bicycling Event *20
mile round-trip ride from Fort Lee via Hudson Terrace, past site of new LG
high-rise office building, on to 9W north to Palisades, NY for rest stop at
The Market and greetings by Protect the Palisades volunteers before return
ride to Fort Lee. All riders will be required to wear a bicycle helmet;
sign a waiver; supply emergency contact before beginning ride; no riders
under 16 years and those between 16-18 years must be accompanied by an
adult who will sign the waiver for them. All riders should be aware that
their name and email address will be shared with the Protect the
Palisades.org <http://palisades.org/> campaign to have LGE lower the height
of their building. Sponsors of this event are: NJ Bike & Walk Coalition,
Bicycling Touring Club of NJ, and Bike NY. *We need 2-3 volunteers at rest
stop in Palisades, NY from 9am set up to 11:30 am.*

7)       *Wednesday, April 30th Englewood Cliffs Planning Board Public
Hearing, 7:30 pm **NOTE NEW VENUE: *143 Charlotte Place, Englewood Cliffs.
It’s the Upper School** *IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO
ATTEND THIS HEARING.  WE MUST HAVE A STRONG SHOWING. BRING YOUR FRIENDS.
TRANSPORTATION FROM NYC WILL BE CO-ORDINATED BY NRDC. MORE TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION TO FOLLOW, BUT ADD THIS DATE TO YOUR CALENDAR. *The planning
board will discuss a report from a planning consultant on how to enable the
variances granted to LGE, especially the one allowing their building to be
constructed to 143'-8" height, can be added to their Master Plan and
justified. The existing Master Plan does not mention any consideration of
changing from the 35 ft. height restriction that has been in place for many
years. The public will be allowed to speak, but we are advised *not to ask
questions*, but to make statements that go into the record.

8)       *Saturday, May 3rd – 29th Annual “Hooked on the Hudson” event,
Ross Dock, Fort Lee, 10am - 3pm *This is a yearly event sponsored by the
Hudson River Fishermen’s Association. Fishing contest for children and
their parents starting at 8am. It’s a fun, relaxing family outing. We need
volunteers to staff our exhibit table and explain the LGE building height
issues to public. Set up by volunteers of table and displays are at 9:15am
so it’s ready by 10am. We will be sponsored by the Coalition to Preserve
the Palisades Cliffs, one of our PtP Coalition members for this event. *We
need 2-3 volunteers*.

9)       *Sunday, May 4th– Protect the Palisades 6K Trail Run/Walk, Ross
Dock, Fort Lee, NJ *Please help raise funds to Protect the Palisades while
enjoying a gloriously scenic on the Palisades. All proceeds from the 6K
Trail Run/Walk will help support the protection of the Palisades from
overdevelopment, including the LG tower. Invite friends and family.
Register here: http://www.escapetopalisades.com/ This event is part of the 3
rd annual “Escape to the Palisades” event hosted by the Palisades Park
Conservancy. Volunteers are needed to help with the event in a variety of
ways and to distribute info on the LG development. *We need 10 volunteers*.

10)   *Sunday, May 4th Rally at noon at Allison Park, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
against the LG building height. *This rally will be held right after the 6K
Trail Run/Walk at Allison Park (on top of the cliffs) and directly across
from the new LG development site. *We need 10 volunteers*

11)   And of course, if you are a letter writer and you haven’t already
done so, please write a letter to CEO Bon-Joon
Koo<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/koo_letter?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>and
ask others to do the same. For more ways to help protect the
Palisades,
please visit our Take Action
page<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/take_action?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
.



*Contact us at: **ptp.events1 at gmail.com* <ptp.events1 at gmail.com>* to let us
know which event you are offering to volunteer. Please reference the event
date and event name. If you can let us know at least 7 days prior to event,
that will help with plans…….Thank You from the Event Committee!*

















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Elizabeth Lorris Ritter

Community Liaison

State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD

5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034

(212) 544-0173 (ph)

(212) 544-0256 (fx)
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