[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <12/10/14 edition; 77 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, December 10th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Please come out to Sen. Espaillat’s hearing today on conditions at
NYPresbyterian’s Emergency Room, 10am-5pm at the Shabazz Center. (See
below.) Later there’s a CB12 Town Hall on Public Safety. Tomorrow evening
there’s vigil for Justice on W. 181st & Broadway, a terrific concert at the
Hispanic Society, and, if you missed last month’s reading of Rob Snyder’s
new book, Crossing Broadway. Friday the holiday season comes into full
swing with a tree lighting at Bruce’s Garden and a Messiah open sing. This
weekend Pop-Up Repairs are back, as well as Pied Piper’s production of the
Wind & the Willows, a 2nd showing of the Hip-Hop Nutcracker, a day of fun,
arts & health with the People’s Theatre Project,Riverbank State Park’s Jazz
Nutcracker and ice show, and at least three family-friendly events for
Hanukkah. Next week there are several blood drives, many offerings for much
more.*



****Note for residents of Pinnacle buildings: **As the result of a class
action settlement, rent-regulated tenants in buildings owned by Pinnacle
are eligible to receive damages for actions from 2004 to 2010. Read the
Legal Aid Society's flyer online (in **English*
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825665/Pinnacle-Flyer-English>* and **Spanish*
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825177/Pinnacle-Flyer-Spanish>*), or call our
office (212-544-0173 <%28212-544-0173>) or 888-736-8115 <888-736-8115> for
information. The filing deadline has been extended to December 31st.****



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·            *Educational vocational training & job postings (4 items)*

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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****THIS WEEK: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY*** (10 items)*

*TOMORROW/WEDNESDAY (4 items)*

*Give Blood: Give the Gift of Life *at New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s
Morgan-Stanley Children’s Hospital (3959 Broadway @ W. 165th St.). lease
bring identification with photo or signature. To schedule an appointment,
call 800-933-2566 or visit
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560.
*Wednesday, December 17th, 9am - 6pm. *Additional opportunities next week.
(See “How You Can Help” section, below).P



*Working Together for Better Care* Nothing is more important than the
health and safety of our community. That’s why ensuring our neighborhoods
have access to effective, quality medical care is so important. In response
to growing concerns about severe overcrowding and related issues at New
York Presbyterian Hospital’s Emergency Room, I will be holding a public
hearing next week. This event will bring together a diverse coalition of
stakeholders, including patients, medical professionals and policy
analysts, to address these challenges in an inclusive, transparent setting,
and identify solutions for improving conditions. These were covered in a
recent NY Daily News article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/uptown/pol-examine-horrendous-conditions-uptown-hospital-article-1.2024272.
If you are interested in sharing your experience receiving treatment in
Presby’s ER, please email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org to let me know.
Join me in showing support for quality health care in our community.
Together, we can push to improve the critical services our community
depends on. At the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Center, 3940 Broadway at
W. 165th St. *Wednesday, December 10th beginning at 10am**.*



*CB12 Public Safety / Crime Prevention Town Hall Forum *Representatives
from the 33rd & 34th Precincts provide an overview of the critical public
safety issues the community dealt with in 2014, including: crime/gun
violence, domestic violence, quality-of-life issues, community relations,
illegal drugs, and  others issues. Coming together and reflecting on 2014
will allow us to develop community-based strategies for the coming year
that will help keep our neighborhoods safe and our community stronger than
ever. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th
St. *Wednesday,
December 10th at 7pm.* For more information, call the CB12M office
(212-568-8500) or email publicsafetycb12m at gmail.com.



*CU's Fall Concert Series* Columbia University’s Italian Academy for
Advanced Studies presents its Fall 2014 concert season: Berio in NYC
(1965-1972). The concert will feature music Luciano Berio composed while
living in New York. Free and open to the public. CU Morningside Campus
Italian Academy (116th St. & Broadway). For more information, contact Rick
Whitaker: 212-854-1623 / rw2115 at columbia.edu. *Wednesday, December 10th,
7pm – 8:30pm.*





*THURSDAY (3 items)*

*Northern Manhattan Neighbors for Peace and Justice* *Vigil *to demonstrate
support for action to end the killing of black young men by police.
Asserting the value of human life is central! We are asking people to come
out to Broadway & W. 181st Street. Please spread the word and bring your
own signs. We hope to have a BIG turnout. Eric Garner's grand jury will
report soon. Will this be a repeat of the Ferguson travesty? The vigil will
take place at a good time. *Thursday, December 11th at 5:30pm.*



*The Fifth Seal: Music in the time of El Greco *In commemoration of the 400
th anniversary of the death of El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos), the
Hispanic Society of America presents the Capella de Ministrers ensemble,
directed by Carles Magraner. The Ensemble has developed a unique musical
journey through the life of the painter. This intimate portrait of El Greco
begins with music from his birthplace of Crete, includes music by composers
contemporary with his time in Venice and Rome, and concludes with music
from the Spanish city of Toledo where he created his most iconic works. The
program includes music by Kassia (S.SX), Girolamo Fescobaldi, Fabrizio
Caroso, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Diego Ortiz, Francisco Guerrero, Tarquino
Merula and also songs from the Spanish Sephardic tradition. At the Hispanic
Society of America, Broadway between W. 155th & W. 156th Streets. Reception
to follow. RSVP: friends at hispanicsociety.org or 212-926 2234 x250. Free,
but you must RSVP as space is limited. *Thursday, December 11th at 7pm.*



*Crossing Broadway *the Riverside Oval Association together with Word Up
are having a reprise of the very successful event recently held at
Coogan's: author Robert W. Snyder reads from his new book, *Crossing
Broadway: Washington Heights and the Promise of New York City* and then
invites members of the audience to come up and speak about the neighborhood
on earlier times. Copies of the book will be sold and will be available for
signing as will be Riverside Oval Calendars and signed and numbered prints
of *Riverside Oval* by Tony Serio. At Taszo Café, 5 Edward Morgan Place
(btw. W. 157th & W. 158th Streets). *Thursday, December 11th at 7:30pm.*





*FRIDAY (3 items)*

*Support WHEELS Seniors *Every year, the community comes out to cheer on
the seniors of the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
(WHEELS) as they march from the school to the Post Office to mail their
college application. Join us and show your support! Gather at the school,
511 W. 182nd St., to walk to the former 10033 Post Office on W. 180th St.
between Amsterdam & Audubon for a short rally of support. *Friday, December
12th at 11:45.*



*Bruce's Garden Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration* in Isham Park, at Park
Terrace East. Come celebrate the holiday season with friends, neighbors,
public officials and others. Enjoy engaging entertainment (with MC) and
refreshments. It will be cold. Dress accordingly! *Friday, December 12th,
5pm - 9pm.* (Tree will be illuminated at 7-730 pm.)



*11th Annual Messiah Open Sing* where YOU are the chorus! Bring your voices
and come join in singing this well-known masterpiece along with
professional soloists, small orchestra and conductor. Non-singers cordially
welcome also. Scores will be provided, however if you have your own, please
bring it. At the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens (128 Pinehurst Ave. @ W. 183
rd St.) Suggested donation: $6.Post-concert reception including cas bar
follows the performance. *Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (19 items)*

*SATURDAY (12 items)*

*Pop-up Repair:* Give your loved ones what they really want:* cross
something off THEIR list! *Make a change
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Find (and give) new joy in the things you already have: the knives that
have been getting dull, that chair you always wished was a different color,
the necklace you gave her years ago but that needs a new clasp, the gloves
he loves that are getting ratty. We can fix, hack, shine, polish, alter,
almost anything! Email us at fixit at popuprepair.com with questions. Find us
this December at your local Greenmarket this month Saturdays in Inwood (Isham
& Cooper): December 13th & 20th; Sundays near Columbia (W. 115th &
Broadway): December 14th & 21st



*Cash for Guns *Turn in operable handguns and assault rifles. No questions
asked. Turn in a weapon and receive: a $200 bank card for operable handguns
and assault rifles; $20 for operable rifles and shotguns. Mt. Sinai United
Christian Church, 199 Victory Blvd., Tompkinville, NY 10301. Sponsored by
the NYPD and the Richmond Co. (Staten Island) DA. *Saturday, December 13th,
10am – 4pm.*



*Holiday Decorations Family Workshop *Come help decorate the house for the
holidays and join in the first Community Holiday Display at the Mansion.
Guests will create ornaments to decorate the community tree in the Octagon
Drawing Room or festive candleholders to light up the windows. At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W. 160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of
St. Nicholas Avenue. For more information, call 212-923-8008 or visit
www.morrisjumel.org*. *This event is FREE with museum admission and no
advance registration is required. *Saturday, December 13th, **11am – 1pm.*



*It's Time to Circle Up! *All kids, teens, adults, and seniors are invited
to *Circle Up Family Wellness Day, *a fun and free event celebrating health
in our community. Bring the whole family to be entertained, inspired, and
activated - all in one afternoon! At the event, you'll SEE our youngest
actors premiere their brand new play about being healthy, HEAR community
role models share how wellness plays a part in their lives, and TASTE
healthy food provided by Pick & Eat. Finally, shake hands with people from
some of the organizations who are making our neighborhood a healthier place
to live. *Fun Activities, registration opportunities and giveaways
from:* Archcare
TimeBank; Centro Altagracia de Justicia y Fe; I Challenge Myself; Mind,
Body, Soul Yoga; New York-Presbyterian Hospital; NYC Department of Consumer
Affairs; NYC Parks Highbridge Recreation Center; Pick and Eat; Revolución
Latina; and Word Up Community Bookshop. At the Alianza Dominicana Cultural
Center, 530 W. 166th St. @ Audubon Ave. *Saturday, December 13th at noon. *



*Story Time for Kids (ages 3 and up) *Story Time is back! Bring your kids
to hear their favorite stories read out loud by experienced, trained
readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th
St. *Saturdays, noon – 1pm.*



*Morris Jumel Mansion: Drop-in Touch Tours for Individuals who are Blind or
Partially Sighted *Join us for a guided touch tour of Touch History and
experience the art, history and textures of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Support provided by The Historic House Trust’s Wagner Education Program for
Children with Special Needs. This program was developed in partnership with
Art Beyond Sight. Funding generously supported by the Columbia University
Medical Center Neighborhood Fund. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W.
160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Ages 10 & up.
Free with Museum admission. Reservations required, please call us at
212-923-8008 or email curator at morrisjumel.org. *Saturdays, December 13th**
& 20th**, noon – 2pm.*



*Hip-Hop Nutcracker* A holiday mash-up for the whole family, the "Hip Hop
Nutcracker" re-imagines Tchaikovsky's classic score through explosive hip
hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, DJ, MC and digital scenery
bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in a contemporary urban
setting, celebrating love, family and the magic of New Year's Eve. Due to
popular demand, a second show has been added, so if you missed Sunday’s
performance, you’re in luck! At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W.
175th St. Tickets $10-$100. Call 212-567-6700 x41 or email
mike at unitedpalace.org for tickets/info. *Saturday, December 13th* *at 1pm*
(doors open at noon).



*Make A Green Holiday Happen *Hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, presents
for the relatives--you can give it all and still be green. What makes a
greater impact than a hand-made eco gift from the heart? Buy your tree and
get creative at the Skraptacular 9th annual Eco Gift-Making Workshop in
partnership with the PS/IS 187 Holiday Tree Sale. Our flagship program
sends the message of conservation, creativity and sustainability throughout
the community. Please join us! At PS/IS 187, 349 Cabrini Blvd., btw. W. 187
th & W. 190th Streets. $7/person ; tickets at the door. *Saturday**,
December 13th, 1pm – 4pm**.*



*Bread & Yoga’s Om Grown Holiday Market *featuring lots of great local
vendors with homemade and handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, toys, soaps,
chocolates, and so much more. Lots of delicious food for sale too! At Bread
& Yoga, 5000 Broadway (door on W. 212th St.). *Saturdays, December 13th &
20th, 2pm – 7pm.*



*Holiday Celebration at Riverbank State Park *Start with the JP Dance Group
This is a fresh twist on the classic holiday Nutcracker story. Set in the
Roaring 20’s Nutcracker on Lenox Avenue features jazz, tap, modern and
contemporary dance, as well as world cultural dances. Students will hear
traditional world music and Duke Ellington’s jazz arrangement of “The
Nutcracker Suite.” The turnout for last Wednesday’s show was unprecedented!
Thank you all for coming. We felt badly we had to turn so many schools
away. So, for the children who missed out, we’re putting on the show again,
along with a photo with Santa opportunity (3:30pm), a special holiday show
(4pm) from the Ice Theatre of New York, and free skating thereafter!. Spend
the whole afternoon at Riverbank! No reservations are required, just come
on down! At Riverbank State Park, W. 145th St. & Riverside Drive.
Admission: $2; call 212-694-3656 for reservations. *Saturday, December
13th, beginning at 2:30pm.*



*Annual Music at Morris-Jumel Holiday Concert with Brooklyn Baroque &
Friends*, featuring the renowned countertenor Drew Minter, with Theresa
Salomon & Margaret Ziemnicka, violins; Peter Kupfer & Daniel McCarthy,
violas; Brooklyn Baroque’s Andrew Bolotowsky, flute; & Rebecca Pechefsky,
harpsichord, joined by Carlene Stober, cello. Celebrate with us at the
Champagne reception after the recital. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between
W. 160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Tickets are
$25 per person, $20 for members and advanced registration is required; call
212-923-8008. *Saturday, December 13th, 3pm – 5pm*



*The Wind in the Willows *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre. At
the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one
block north of Dyckman). Admission: $10 - Adults, $8 - Children (Under 16)
and Seniors (62 & up). Tickets available online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933067 or may be reserved in advance
by calling 212-544-2976. *(*Tickets reserved by phone will be available at
Will-Call and require payment by cash or check on the day of the
performance. Patrons holding tickets sold or reserved in advance, and who
arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time, will be admitted
into the auditorium ahead of walk-up sales. The Box Office will open for
Walk-Up sales (subject to availability; cash/check only) 45 minutes prior
to curtain. All seating is GENERAL SEATING; seating in waiting area is
extremely limited. *Saturdays, December 13th & 20th, 3pm & 7pm; Sundays,
December 14th & 21st at 4pm.*





*SUNDAY (7 items)*

*Get in the Holiday Mood at Fort Tryon Jewish Center!* Join us for a
pre-Hanukkah event for children ages 0-5. The event will include making
your own menorah, making candles and other crafts, stories and a
sing-along. We will also learn the traditional blessings over the candles.
Light snacks will be provided and every child will go home with the crafts
they make and a special gift! RSVP not required but greatly appreciated:
youth at ftjc.org. Suggested donation $5. In the Founder's Hall at Mother
Cabrini, 701 Fort Washington Ave. *Sunday, December 14th, 10am – noon.*



*Come Celebrate Chanukah with Your Family & Neighbors.* Puppet show! Live
music! Library Book readings! Menorah making! Food drive! There will be
music, activities for children, craft programs, discussion groups for
adults, and more! Refreshments will be served. We will also be hosting a
food drive. Please bring any non-perishable food items as a donation. At
the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle Ave.). *Sunday
December 14th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm.*



*JCC Chanukah Party *Come and enjoy entertainments, live music, donuts,
latkes, raffle prizes and more! At the Mount Sinai Synagogue, 135 Bennett
Ave. $2 suggested donation. For more information, please call
212-568-5450. *Sunday,
December 14th, 2pm – 3:30pm. *(Reservations required by December 8th.)



*The Wind in the Willows *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre. At
the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one
block north of Dyckman). Admission: $10 - Adults, $8 - Children (Under 16)
and Seniors (62 & up). Tickets available online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933067 or may be reserved in advance
by calling 212-544-2976. *(*Tickets reserved by phone will be available at
Will-Call and require payment by cash or check on the day of the
performance. Patrons holding tickets sold or reserved in advance, and who
arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time, will be admitted
into the auditorium ahead of walk-up sales. The Box Office will open for
Walk-Up sales (subject to availability; cash/check only) 45 minutes prior
to curtain. All seating is GENERAL SEATING; seating in waiting area is
extremely limited. *Sundays, December 14th & 21st at 4pm; Saturday,
December 20th, 3pm & 7pm;.*



*Christmas Festival at Our Saviour's Atonement* This free event features
readings, familiar carols for the season, and a performance of Pergolesi's
*Magnificat* by the church choir, assisted by handbells, string orchestra,
and vocal and instrumental soloists. Seasonal refreshments will follow; all
donations will benefit the Church of Good Shepherd's Women's Shelter in
Inwood and the ELCA Good Gifts program. Our Saviour's Atonement is located
at 178 Bennett Ave (at W. 189th St.). in Washington Heights. Subway: A to
190th Street; 1 to 191st Street. Visit www.MOSAconcerts.org
<http://www.mosaconcerts.org/> for information about this and other events
in the Music at Our Saviour's Atonement series. *Sunday, December 14th at
4:30pm.*



*Hat Trick: a Concert at Hudson View Gardens *Join us for an evening of
flute, viola and harp music brought to us by Hat Trick: April Clayton,
flute; David Wallace, viola; and Kristi Shade, harp - performing just days
before recording its debut CD at the American Academy of Arts & Letters.
The program includes masterworks by Claude Debussy, Sophia Gubaidulina and
Toru Takemitsu, as well a world premiere and a rare performance of the
world's first flute-viola-harp trio. At the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
(Pinehurst Ave. at W. 183rd St.). $12 suggested donation includes post
concert reception with the artists. *Sunday, December 14th at 6pm.*



*Being Married: A Staged Reading *of local playwright, Eddie Antar’s latest
work. Being Married is the seriocomic story of Becca and Brian, a married
couple with two kids, who love each other very much. But life is hard:
Massive debt, car troubles, childhood illness… the works. Brian left a
career as a Theater Set Designer to work a cooperate job. Not only does he
hate it, but he’s in line for a fate-sealing managerial promotion. Becca
tries to understand and appreciate what he’s going through while urging him
in direction he desperately wants to avoid. The play depicts the intense
struggles to balance the desires to be free of family pressures with the
responsible and commitments to those you loves. Under such conditions, even
the strongest couple must fight like hell to keep from cracking. This
script won a Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Prizes and was nominated for a
Pulitzer. The reading is directed by Ron Peretti and the cast features
actors Brennan Taylor and Kari Swenson Riley reading the lead roles. More
about the event and The Barrow Group can be found at
https://www.barrowgroup.org/events/tbg-reading-series/2014-12-14-tba-tbg-reading.
TBG Reading Series at The Barrow Group, 312 W. 36th St., 3rd floor. *Sunday
December 14th** at 7pm.*







****NEXT WEEK*** (7 items)*

*Give Blood: Give the Gift of Life! *Several opportunities at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital’s Milstein Pavilion (622 W. 168th St.), *Tuesday,
December 16th, 9am - 6:30pm; Wednesday, December 17th, 9am - 9pm; Thursday,
December 18th, 9am - 6pm. *Please bring identification with photo or
signature. To schedule an appointment, call 800-933-2566 or visit
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560.




*Hey knitters (and crocheters),* come to the library on Tuesday mornings
and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At
the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. *Every Tuesday at 11:30am.*



*Do you or your family need health insurance?* In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At NoMAA, 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information, call
212-233-8955 ext.127. *Every Tuesday, 1pm - **6pm*



*Hannukah Begins *at sundown with the lighting of the first candle. *Hannuakah
same’akh *(“Happy Hannukah”) to all who celebrate! The festival continues
for 8 nights, through sundown on Wednesday, December 24th.



*Notice of Public Hearing: Charter School Revision* A public hearing is
being held to solicit comments regarding a charter school revision for
Future Leaders Institute Charter School (FLI) in Community School District
3. FLI is in its third charter term, which extends through 2016. For
academic year 2014-15 there is a projected enrollment of 379 students
served in grades K-8. Future Leaders Institute Charter School is applying
for a material revision that would increase its enrollment in grades K-8
from 379 to 450, and add a position to the leadership team. The primary
reason for the enrollment increase is to meet increasing demand from future
families and the reason for the leadership change is to ensure clearer
lines of accountability and communication. This school is authorized by the
New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE). Visit
http://schools.nyc.gov/charters for more information. Comments are welcome;
speakers must register within 15 minutes of the hearing’s start time.
Written comments will also be collected at the hearing or can be submitted
via email to: charterschools at schools.nyc.gov or faxed to 212-374-5760
within 48 hours of the hearing’s close. At the Future Leaders Institute
Charter School, 134 W. 122nd St. *Tuesday, December 16th. Presentation,
Questions, Comments at 6pm; speaker sign-in at 5:30pm.*



*34th Precinct Community Council Meeting *will be held at the Precinct:
4295 Broadway at the corner of West 183rd Street. Please note this
gathering will not have a public session. *Wednesday, December 17th at 7pm.
*



*Park West Policy Forum:* This month's forum will focus on AirBNB,
affordable housing, and a proposed method of developing affordable housing.
Speakers will include Council Member Helen Rosenthal, CB7 Member Audrey
Isaacs, and CB9 Member Walter South. Saint Michaels Episcopal Church, 225
W. 99th St. *Wednesday, December 17th, 7pm - 9pm.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (4 items)*

*Pop-up Repair:* Give your loved ones what they really want:* cross
something off THEIR list! *Make a change
<http://popuprepair.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65b21544cc86f8b64b0b972b7&id=40cc0ce722&e=bbb4df2f6a>.
Find (and give) new joy in the things you already have: the knives that
have been getting dull, that chair you always wished was a different color,
the necklace you gave her years ago but that needs a new clasp, the gloves
he loves that are getting ratty. We can fix, hack, shine, polish, alter,
almost anything! Email us at fixit at popuprepair.com with questions. Find us
this December at your local Greenmarket this month Saturday, December 20th
in Inwood (Isham & Cooper) & Sunday, December 21st  near Columbia (W. 115th
& Broadway).



*Morris Jumel Mansion: Drop-in Touch Tours for Individuals who are Blind or
Partially Sighted *Join us for a guided touch tour of Touch History and
experience the art, history and textures of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Support provided by The Historic House Trust’s Wagner Education Program for
Children with Special Needs. This program was developed in partnership with
Art Beyond Sight. Funding generously supported by the Columbia University
Medical Center Neighborhood Fund. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W.
160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Ages 10 & up.
Free with Museum admission. Reservations required, please call us at
212-923-8008
or email curator at morrisjumel.org. *Saturday, December 20th**, noon – 2pm. *

 *The Wind in the Willows *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre. At
the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one
block north of Dyckman). Admission: $10 - Adults, $8 - Children (Under 16)
and Seniors (62 & up). Tickets available online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933067 or may be reserved in advance
by calling 212-544-2976. *(*Tickets reserved by phone will be available at
Will-Call and require payment by cash or check on the day of the
performance. Patrons holding tickets sold or reserved in advance, and who
arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time, will be admitted
into the auditorium ahead of walk-up sales. The Box Office will open for
Walk-Up sales (subject to availability; cash/check only) 45 minutes prior
to curtain. All seating is GENERAL SEATING; seating in waiting area is
extremely limited. *Saturday, December  20th, 3pm & 7pm; Sunday, December
21st at 4pm.*



*Youth Basketball Clinics* *with the Columbia Basketball Student-Athletes &
Coaches!* The Youth Basketball Clinic is for children between the ages of
6-11! *Youth Basketball Clinic with the Columbia Women’s team before the
Men’s game vs. Hofstra* Enjoy another incredible day with Columbia
Basketball! Begin your day learning basketball skills from the Columbia
Women's Basketball team in a special youth basketball clinic, then watch
the Columbia Men's Basketball team take on Hofstra! Participants will also
receive a complimentary snack and ticket to the men's basketball game vs.
Hofstra directly after the clinic (game starts at 7 pm) - all for only $20.
Additional tickets to the game are available for $10. Sign up now; space is
limited:
http://www.gocolumbialions.com/evt/Event.dbml?&&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=9600&_MODE_=LIST&CATEGORY=13533.!
Please note: each participant must be registered separately. *Saturday,
December 20th at 5:45pm. **(Game starts at 7pm.)*







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

*Saturday Night Jazz Sessions at Word-Up* the last Saturday of the month. *At
*Word-Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. No
cover. *Saturday,
December 27th, 6pm - 9pm*



*Movies at the United Palace: “It’s A Wonderful Life” *Pre-movie stage show
includes Mary Owen, daughter of Actress Donna Reed. At the United Palace, 4140
Broadway at W. 175th Street. For more information, email
mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. *Sunday, December 21st at
5pm *(5:30 movie; doors open at 4pm).



*Treecycle at MulchFest *NYC Parks will host the annual MulchFest at
locations citywide. Bring your holiday tree to one of over 80 designated
parks to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city
or your own garden! This year, be one of thousands of New York households
to help the environment and the community by bringing your tree to our
nearest collection site. There will be 36 chipping sites and 47 drop-off
sites throughout the five boroughs. In this District, drop-off locations
include Bennett, Inwood Hill, J. Hood Wright and Morningside Parks;
chipping at Riverside Park (W. 83rd St.). It’s easier than ever! Remember
to remove all lights and decorations before bringing the tree to a
MulchFest site. Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the free mulch
available at each chipping site. Free mulch collection bags are provided
for your convenience. And this year, you can *bring your tree to a drop-off
site **beginning Jan. 3rd. *For more information about MulchFest and a list
of sites in your borough, visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest. *Saturday,
January 10th** & **Sunday, January 11th**, 10am – 2pm; drop-offs begin Jan.
3rd.*



*Three Kings’ Day Toy Giveaway *Free toy for kids ages 3-8.
First-come/first-serviced. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At 809
Restaurant (Dyckman St. @ Nagle Ave.) For more information or if you are
interested in donating toys to this event, please email
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Tuesday, January 6th, 5pm – 7pm.*



*CUNY in the Heights Open House* CUNY in the Heights is a part of the
Continuing Education Workforce Development Division of Hostos Community
College. CUNY in the Heights serves the Inwood, Washington Heights and
Northern Bronx communities, providing a variety of quality license,
certification, and certificate programs. We offer courses such as Certified
Nursing Assistant , Clinical Medical Assistant , Dental Assistant,
Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding, Dialysis Technician, Teacher
Assistant, Personal Fitness Trainer, English as a Second Language, Computer
graphic classes Children’s Academic, and recreational course and many more.
We offer a pipeline for a diverse student body, from the student who has
chosen to change career paths, to the student who is not ready for a degree
program and all the students in between. In addition, we have a vast amount
of children’s programming for parents looking for a safe fun and quality
program for their children. We at CUNY in the Heights think about our
students first and want to make sure they are receiving a quality programs
at an affordable price. Students are always welcome to come visit our
school located at 5030 Broadway (between W. 213th and W. 214th Streets);
you can also call us at 212-567-7132 or visit www.CUNYintheHeights.com
<http://www.cunyintheheights.com/>. Or com to our Open House: *Saturday,
January 10th, 11am-2pm & Wednesday, January 14th, 5pm-8pm.*



*Are you ready to welcome a new family member?* Join us for one of our free
workshops for expectant parents. Couples are often anxious and excited
about what to expect and how to prepare for the big day. While respecting
the values and dynamics of each family, these talks will help you to
understand labor and the pivotal role each parent can take in the process,
explore choices of delivery and enhance your communication with your
medical provider. Sponsored by the Y Beginnings Parent Center of the
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood. Free and open to all. Two more
sessions: *Tuesday, January 6th* at Mount Sinai Jewish Center (135 Bennett
Ave.); *Tuesday, January 20th *at the Castle Village Community Room (110
Cabrini Blvd.); all sessions *7pm – 8pm.*



*2015 is Morris-Jumel Mansion's 250th Anniversary!* And to celebrate, we're
teaming up with the Public Theater to present a special benefit performance
of “*Hamilton”*, the raucous, much-anticipated, new musical written and
played by Tony-award-winner and good friend of the Mansion, Lin-Manuel
Miranda. Fusing contemporary hip-hop and classic Broadway style, “*Hamilton*”
charts the origins, rise and dramatic death of one of America’s greatest
minds. The Morris-Jumel is giving history and theater lovers the chance to
not only see the show, but also mingle with fellow friends of Morris-Jumel
at a pre-performance cocktail reception and meet and talk with Lin-Manuel
and the director, Tony-award nominee Thomas Kail, at an intimate post-show
Q&A. To learn more, and to purchase tickets, please call Morris-Jumel at
212-923-8008, or, visit the Mansion in person. Hurry: SPACE IS LIMITED!
Proceeds will go to the underwriting of Morris-Jumel's extensive array of
educational and cultural programming. *Thursday, February 5th.*







****EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (4 items)*

*Position Available: Business and Loan Specialist *The New York Women's
Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC), a not for profit organization dedicated to
providing programs and services to foster the development, growth, and
success of women-owned small businesses and microenterprises is looking for
an experienced business and loan specialist. This individual is responsible
providing technical assistance and facilitating training to start up and
existing businesses in the areas of business planning, implementation and
development, business registrations, permits and licenses, management and
accounting, financing and bonding, marketing and sales, human resources,
minority and women enterprise certification, procurement contracts,
technology for business and others. The Business & Loan Specialist also
conducts outreach to the target population; represents the NYWCC at
meetings, events and public functions; creates and maintains partnerships
with business services providers and financial institutions, community
organizations, corporations and other resources; and assists with
preparation of reports. Qualification: BA/BS and 3-5 years of experience in
business development and training or BA/BS and successfully managed her/his
own business, and relevant expertise; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Must be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends, and to
travel throughout the city. Salary commensurate with experience. If
interested, please email your resume and cover letter (addressed to Ms.
Quenia Abreu, President) to lmiles at nywcc.org or fax it to 212-491-6019.



*Free English Classes: Read / Write / Learn English! *Choose a class from
over 30 locations throughout the City, including the Inwood, Ft.
Washington, Washington Heights, Harlem, St. Agnes & Riverside branches. New
students *MUST* come to an Information Session first, and return for
testing. Information Sessions are at Harlem Library (9 W. 124th St. btw.
Lenox/5th Aves.) on 1/10/15 at 11am or 2pm or 1/14/15 at 1pm or 6pm; the
Bronx Library Center (310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. (@ Briggs Ave.) on 1/12/15 or
1/20/15 at noon or 6pm; and at locations in lower Manhattan and on Staten
Island as well. Visit www.nypl.org/english for more information and to
register.



*Winter Writing Workshops at Uptown Stories* Uptown Stories is a
not-for-profit organization that offers writing classes to kids ages 9 - 15
in fiction, creative non-fiction, and adventure writing. At Uptown Stories,
we believe that writing is an essential tool for self-expression, critical
thinking, and academic success. Our master teachers instruct students in
the essential craft elements, such as plot structure, character, setting,
point of view, and description, as well as inspiration, creating new
worlds, and tackling revision with enthusiasm. As part of a writing
community, students practice giving and receiving constructive feedback
while understanding that their opinions are expressed in a safe, welcoming
space. Classes meet on a ten-week cycle in the Hudson View Gardens Lounge
(Pinehurst Ave. @ W. 183rd St.). Tuition is sliding scale. For more
information or to register, please visit UptownStories.com
<http://www.uptownstories.com/>. *Register now for workshops beginning the
week of January 5th. *



*Adult ESL Teacher *The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School seeks an
experienced English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for Adults. This
individual will be teaching 2 courses (beginner / intermediate) adult
family members of TEP students and to other interested parents. Many adult
family members of TEP students are native Spanish speakers interested in
learning or improving their English language skills. Each course would be
for an hour-and-a-half, twice a week – specific class times are somewhat
flexible depending on the availability of the instructor, with early
evening as the preferred time – and will take place in a TEP classroom.
Applicants must be fully bilingual (English / Spanish); have prior
experience as an ESL teacher of adults; and have identified the specific
course materials and curriculum that will be used. Click here for a
comp[lete job description, including application instructions;
http://www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time-English-as-a-Second-Language-Teacher.php
.







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (5 items)*

*Do you or your family need health insurance?* In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At Nomaa Arts <https://www.facebook.com/nomaanyc>, 178 Bennett Ave. 3
rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. E*very Tuesday,
1pm - **6pm.*



*Yoga at the Mansion* Awesome Asana is moving inside for the Fall Season!
Join Chelsea in our Octagon Drawing room for sessions appropriate for all
levels of fitness. Awesome Asana is a budding yoga project in Washington
Heights developed by teacher Chelsea Best. The concept behind Awesome is
collaborative, bringing yoga and artists together locally to build a
stronger community in our neighborhood. Chelsea’s teaching style offers
yogis from all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice together.
Her Vinyasa Flow class is designed to awaken the spirit and bring the body
and mind back to a place of peace. Classes are $5 suggested donation and no
advanced registration is required. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W.
160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. For more
information, call 212-923-8008 or visit www.morrisjumel.org*. **Thursdays &
Sundays at 1pm*



*Ongoing Weekly Fitness, Health & Lifestyle Programs at Isabella:*

·         Fitness Gets Personal: Mondays, 11am – noon (Recreation Hall)

·         Tai Chi: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 10:45 am (525 Audubon Ave., Room
1412)

·         La Salud Mental y el Bienestar: Miércoles de 9:30 am – 10:45 am.
Únase a este grupo de apoyo para obtener la salud mental que usted
necesita. Se requiere un compromiso de 12 semanas. (525 Audubon Ave., 1er
Piso. Marketing Conference Room.) Es necesario inscribirse.

·         Walking Works Wonders: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8am –
9am (Rec. Hall)

·         Mental Health and Wellness Group: Fridays (beginning 9/26),
9:30am – 10:45am. Join this support group as a continuation of the “How to
Control Your Life” series. Vonalis Pina will continue weekly discussions on
how to better manage daily stresses in a more intimate setting. A 12 week
commitment is required. Light breakfast will be provided. (525 Audubon
Avenue, 1st floor Marketing Conference Room.)

All classes at 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St., unless otherwise noted. For
more information and to register, call Marilyn Pacheco at 212-342-9224 – Se
habla Español

*Saturday Night Lights Weekend Professional Sports Training* and weekday
academic support for kids ages 11- 18. Drill & Play (Basketball) at George
Washington High School (549 Audubon Ave. at W. 192nd St.) Saturdays, 5pm –
7pm and 7pm – 9pm. & Manhattanville Community Center (530 W. 133rd St. btw
Amsterdam Ave/B’way). Fridays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. AllStarr Volleyball
at the PAL Armory (218 Ft. Washington Ave., enter on W. 169th St.),
Saturdays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. For information call 212.678.0647 or
visit www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.

*Free Zumba Classes *There will be Free Zumba classes for all Northern
Manhattan residents in IS 52 on *Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from
6-7pm.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (9 items)*

*3rd Annual Literacy Across Harlem Holiday Book Drive* Over the next few
weeks, as you and yours celebrate and give thanks, a team of Harlem-based
organizations, small businesses, and colleges is asking you to set aside
new and like-new books for children and adults living in homeless shelters,
havens for victims of domestic violence, and other transitional-living
facilities right here in our community. During last year's Holiday Book
Drive, you donated close to 2,000 books, double the number from 2012. This
December, with your help, we hope to set a new record! We've asked each
Holiday Book Drive partner to collect at least 200 high-quality books. The
three partners who collect the most books will receive special recognition
at the end of the year. You can leave books at Sisters Uptown Bookstore &
Cultural Center *(*1942 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 156th St.); Café One (1619
Amsterdam Ave. at W. 140th St.); Teachers College (525 W. 120th St.,
between Broadway & Amsterdam); Columbia University Dep’t of Education
Policy & Social Analysis (Zankel Hall, Room 212) or Office for Diversity
and Community Affairs (Zankel Hall, Room 128); City College (160 Convent
Ave. at W. 138th St.); National Society of Black Engineers, Undergrad.
Chapter - Grove School of Engineering, 2M Program in Premedical Studies
(Marshak Science Building, Room 529) or Undergraduate Student Government -
North Academic Center (box near Welcome City Center), and at other
locations in East and Central Harlem. Thank you in advance for giving the
invaluable gift of reading and for your ongoing commitment to advancing
educational excellence and equity across our village. *Through Saturday,
December 20th.*



*Give Blood: Give the Gift of Life! *Several opportunities at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital

·         Morgan-Stanley Children’s Hospital (3959 Broadway @ W. 165th
St.), *Wednesday, December 17th, 9am - 6pm. *

·         Milstein Pavilion (622 W. 168th St.), *Tuesday, December 16th,
9am - 6:30pm. *

·         Milstein Pavilion (622 W. 168th St.), *Wednesday, December 17th,
9am - 9pm. *

·         Milstein Pavilion (622 W. 168th St.), *Thursday, December 18th,
9am - 6pm. *



Please bring identification with photo or signature. To schedule an
appointment, call 800-933-2566 or visit
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560.




*Help WordUp in Its Next Phase of Growth & Service to the Community *Two
years ago, you helped bring back Word Up Community Bookshop by helping our
all-volunteer collective raise over $60,000 to find a permanent space. Six
months after exceeding our target, we signed a lease on a new home,
renovated the space, moved everything out of storage, and once again began
distributing books and resumed programming events. We held our grand
reopening at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue on July 26, 2013. *Help us embark on our
next phase: **to raise $25,000 in order to increase significantly our
Spanish-language, bilingual, and youth-oriented inventory and programming
support. *With the help of crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the groundswell
around “Giving Tuesday”, and a special opportunity at GivKwik, we hope to
meet our goal. By making more resources even more available for each other,
we can best allow for full participation from everyone in our neighborhood,
where a majority of residents are of Latino and/or Hispanic descent,
including many who speak and read primarily in Spanish, and where there are
more youth under 18 than in any other district in Manhattan. Check out our
Indiegogo campaign (
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/word-up-community-bookshop-para-siempre#home)
to keep Word Up sustainable in Washington Heights. In exchange for your
donation, we have great updated perks, including our first-ever logo
hoodie! Get yours today!



*The Neighborhood Cookie Project *It's that time of year again, when the
neighborhood pulls together, fires up the ovens, and bakes cookies for
those in need! The Neighborhood Cookie Project is now in its 11th year. The
concept is simple: we each bake holiday cookies, decorate them with care,
and donate them to the Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Pantry so that on
the last days of food distribution before Christmas, those who receive a
bag of groceries from the food pantry also receive a tangible sign that
someone out there cares This is a terrific opportunity to get your kids
involved, and to open up conversations about people in need and how we can
help them. (If you travel on the subway regularly, maybe make a few extra
bags of cookies to hand out!) Here are the details for the project:

1)      Bake cookies, as many as you like, and *package them four to a
ziplock bag*. Decorations are great, but please avoid using nuts, since
some people do have allergies.

2)      Bring your cookies to *Simone Song Properties* (241 Cabrini Blvd)
during the weekend of *December 19-21*.

3)      We will bring all the cookies over to the Food Pantry on Monday
12/22, for distribution on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Simple. Fun. And a win-win effort. I hope you'll join us in baking cookies
this year.



*Toy Drives *As you begin (or continue) your holiday shopping, remember
those less fortunate. There will be several toy drives throughout the
neighborhood, including one for Three Kings’ Day on January 6th for
Washington Heights & Inwood children ages 3-8. For more information or if
you are interested in donating toys to this event, please email
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org.



*Mitzvah Day *In anticipation of the 3rd annual “Mitzvah Day,” a day of
social action projects with Beth Am, the People’s Temple, the Hebrew
Tabernacle, and the Uptown Church, please consider saving travel sized
toiletries to donate to assemble personal care kits for the homeless. We
also will be gathering handmade scarves, hats, cowls and mittens (and
gloves if you’re really ambitious!) to distribute to homeless LGBT youth.
Mitzvah Day will be held on January 11th, 10am – 2pm, but if you’d like
some FREE yarn to make a project, come to 551 Ft. Washington Ave., on
Monday December 15th or Wednesday December 17th between 4pm-6pm. (We’ll
have hooks and needles, too!) For more information, email
BethAmWaHI at gmail.com.



*NY Cares Coat Drives *Bring your gently-used coats to any of the Precincts
or to Stein-Perry real estate office (W. 187th St. btw. Cabrini Blvd., &
Ft. Washington Ave.) *now through December 31st. *



*Coat Drive in the Heights/Inwood *Give back this winter by donating your
new or used coats to our recently arrived immigrant families. These
families have faced several hardships, so let us make their winter a little
easier by helping them stay warm! 125 children and 75 adults from Guatemala
will be ever so grateful for your help. Drop off coats at Councilmember
Ydanis Rodriguez’ District Office, 618 W. 177th Street or 25 Post Avenue*,
by December 26th.*



*Forget, Tuesday, How About “Giving December?” *“Giving Tuesday” is behind
us, but it needn’t be over. There are many, many, many organizations in
need: Statement Arts, Word Up, PA’LANTE Harlem, the Dominican Women’s
Development Center, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights,
the NY Immigration Coalition, Mazon, City Harvest, the Northern Manhattan
Arts Alliance (NoMAA), the New York Public Library, CUNY in the Heights,
New York Classical Theatre, W. 181st Street Beautification project,
People’s Theatre Project… these are just a few of the e-blasts received by
our office. Please consider donating to one of these worthy local groups,
or another organization of your choice.







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (5 items)*

*Citizens Committee for NYC’s Neighborhood Grants *award micro-grants of up
to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school
improvement projects throughout the city. They prioritize groups based in
low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have
enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their
communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants
to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling
drives. Info: Arif Ullah at aullah at citizensnyc.org or Wilfredo Florentino
at wflorentino at citizensnyc.org, or call 212-822-9580/
<212-822-9580>9568. *Deadline:
January 27th, 2015.*



*Pinnacle* *Settlement Legal Help Project - Extension of Filing Deadline *T
he Pinnacle Settlement Legal Help Project is jointly run by The Legal Aid
Society and Legal Services NYC. As part of the settlement of a class action
lawsuit against the landlord PinnacleGroup for the rent overcharge and
harassment of over 31,000 tenants citywide, our agencies are offering free
legal services to current and former Pinnacle tenants regardless of income
to help them submit and prosecute damages claims against Pinnacle as well
as insure compliance with new rules designed to protect the Pinnacle tenants.
The *deadline to file claims* has been *extended* *to **December 31, 2014*.
If you have any questions, please call our office, 212-544-0173, or
888-736-8115 for further assistance.



*Venus/Adonis Festival 2015 now accepting submissions! (NY & NJ only,
please.) *The Venus/Adonis Festival is a playwright’s contest designed to
offer writers a chance to direct their own shows, helping them to develop a
sense of casting, staging, use of lights and direction. With Venus/Adonis,
it is our intention to give writers a chance to create their vision from
the first stroke of their pen to the last scene of their play. All genres
of shows are welcome. Submissions must be between 30 and 90 minutes long.
If your show has already had a run in theaters or other festivals, you can
still participate, but only with a completely new cast and crew. Venus/Adonis
is not only a festival; it’s a competition as well for Best Play ($2,500
prize); Best Actor,  Actress & Director ($500 each); and Best Original Play
($200). There is NO submission fee; if selected, a modest participation fee
covers a five-hour tech rehearsal; access to a professional lighting and
sound system, and props; free box office management; storage for your props
and set pieces; use of a piano; and much more! Plays are considered on a
first-come/first-served basis, so the earlier you submit, the better are
your chances of being invited to participate. For more information, visit
http://venusnytheaterfestival.com/. Only a few spaces left! *Deadline
is* *December
24th, *though submissions may close earlier if we reach the maximum number
of plays our festival can hold. Plays will run Jan 5th – March 1st.



*Dyckman Institute Scholarships *for WH/I High School students interested
in attending Columbia University. CU encourages all outstanding HS seniors
from WH/I to apply for admission to Columbia College or the FU Foundation
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. There are over 300
individually-named need-based scholarships available to Columbia students.
One of these, the Dyckman Institute Scholarship, provides financial support
exclusively to students from Washington Heights/Inwood who would not
otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending Columbia. Las year
18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based
scholarships from Columbia Collage & SEAS. HS students from WH/I may learn
more about CU and the Dyckman Institute Scholarship by contacting the
Undergraduate Admissions Office at 212-854-2522 or visiting
http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/.



*2015 Uptown ArtStroll Poster Contest *The central theme is “How do we get
uptown?” Take the ___ uptown. (i.e. train, bus, etc.). The image should
include elements of uptown’s diverse arts and cultural scene and must
include “Uptown Arts Stroll” in the design. Artist must be a Washington
Heights-Inwood or West Harlem resident (West 135th – W. 220th Street);
artist may submit only one image for consideration. A panel of
distinguished judges, drawn from the local arts community, will select the
finalists. Consideration will be given to eye-catching original and
unpublished images that reflect the elements identified above. Selected
finalists agree to bring a hard copy of the image (do not include artist’s
name), on foam or paperboard, 24” x 18”, to exhibit at the NoMAA Artists’
Salon on Monday, March 16th at 809 Restaurant, 112 Dyckman Street, where
the winning image will be selected by community vote. Grand Prize winner
will receive a $500 honorarium and exclusive graphic representation
throughout the 2015 Uptown Arts Stroll For details on submission
requirements please email nomaaprog at nomaanyc.org or visit
nomaanyc.org. *Deadline:
Tuesday, February 17th at 5pm.*







****LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** (3 items)*

There are few new developments the on-going effort to stop LG Electronics
from building high above the Palisades tree line:

·         The land has been cleared but no construction has started.

·         Negotiations are going on between LG and Protect the Palisades
and when something happens the word will be spread quickly.

·         There is still a pending court case but no word on when the court
will hear our argument that the original variance granted to LG was
illegal.



The Court of Public Opinion remains vitally important, so please if you
haven’t already done so, sign the petition at www.protectthepalisades.org,
and urge your friends and neighbors to do the same. This goes for everyone:
you don’t have to live in New York or New Jersey to oppose the destruction
of this long-protected view ,so tell friends in other states as well. Letters
to LG CEO Bon-Joon Koo
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/koo_letter?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
are also encouraged. 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>.
And, you may wish to think twice before buying an LG product: consider the
goals and ethics of the company whose bottom line you support with your
consumer dollars.



The Palisades Meetup-Cleanup meets on the first Sunday of every month at
Ross Dock, where they assemble to clean up the trash on the trails and
picnic grounds. This is a joint effort between the Palisades Interstate
Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, visit
www.njpalisades.org. *Sunday, January 3rd, 10am – 1pm.*





****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (4 items)*

*Selfless Selfies at NoMAA* presenting black & white images by uptown
photographers that narrate stories from our uptown communities, Washington
Heights-Inwood, El Barrio, Central and West Harlem. At the Northern
Manhattan Arts Alliance (178 Bennett Ave. at W. 189th St., 3rd floor); call
212-568-4396 for more information. And check out this blurb from the NY
Daily News: http://nydn.us/1CeLFAb (“New Washington Heights photo show
captures everyday life uptown. The 30 photographers featured in the show
snapped black and white photos in the upper Manhattan neighborhoods of
Marble Hill, Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, Central Harlem
and El Barrio. Curators expect the shots to spark a dialogue about
gentrification.”) *Exhibit extended through January 16th, 11am-6pm
weekdays, and by appointment. *



*Exhibit Time and Distance by local artist Dan Ault *At the Washington
Heights Public Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. (at W. 160th St.) NYC. Visit
http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=29640 for more information. *Through
December 31st.*



*Tribute to the Disappeared*: an art project in homage to the men and women
disappeared in Mexico and around the globe. Just as the Aids Memorial Quilt
brought attention to the AIDS epidemic, we hope to bring public attention
to another epidemic: the loss of innocent lives lost to the drug war,
poverty, and migration. We invite you to participate in this important
exhibition by contributing works on the theme, "Tribute to the
Disappeared," and related themes, such as solidarity, peace/war, human
rights, loss and hope, etc. Open to all artistic interpretations, from
literal to abstract. New and existing images welcome. All media accepted,
all works to be presented digitally (drawing, painting, collage,
photography, mixed media, textile, embroidery, digital, etc.) Literary
works will be presented as jpg images. All work must be sent via email.
Preferred Image size: 8x8 inches (20x20cm) 300dpi. Format: Jpg (Max file
size 2MB). Artists will allow the use of their images for non-commercial
purposes in the context of the project, but keep the copyright and original
art. Please email images to: tributenow at gmail.com. (Please include artwork
information, such as artist's name, title, date, media and size. Feel free
to send a 1-paragraph bio and a link to your website.) For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/tributetothedisappeared /
https://www.facebook.com/events/775870205813395/?ref=22. *Deadline: ASAP!
The project is ongoing.*



*Gold Wing Thanks-Giving* Exhibit up until the end of December, 2014. This
is a lovely exhibit - nine people describing stories in their lives which
changed them into the people they are today. Awesome stories - a gang
leader who becomes a church leader thanks to a woman who didn't want him
dating her daughter, a daughter who is able to rescue her parents from Hell
because she was given a job that allowed her the time to get an affidavit.
A little boy who delivered turkeys with his parents. Nine wonderful stories
! Free admission. At the Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Fort Washington Ave. @ W.
185th St. Call 212-568-8304 for hours. *Through the end of December*.







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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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