[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <12/18/14 edition; 68 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, December 18th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*There are fewer meetings this time of year, and more concerts, events, and
ways to help your neighbors. Please scroll down for information on
tonight’s D6 CEC meeting, well as a celebration for International Migrants’
Day at the Shabazz Center; tomorrow’s “Crafecito” Holiday Market at WordUp;
and many events this weekend: Pop-Up Repairs at two District GreenMarkets;
Pied Piper’s “Wind in the Willows”, the United Palace’s screening of “It’s
a Wonderful Life”, Columbia University’s Youth Basketball Clinic, and
Saturday night’s Night of African Dance & Music. *



*Please also consider the extensive “How You Can Help” section, with
opportunities to bake cookies for your neighbors, and for uniformed
personnel; the Senator’s Three Kings Day Toy Drive, the opportunity to
visit the VA Hospital, and a book drive. And note several new classes and
job postings in the “Educational opportunities, vocational training & job
postings” section, including Strong Fathers / Stronger Familes program at
NMIC (which is moving next week to 45 Wadsworth Ave.), and several new
postings at the Equity Charter Project and the Morris Jumel Mansion. *



*A Hanukah sameach, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Kwaanza: joy &
peace in whatever it is you may celebrate (or not) this season. *



****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.****



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tonight (Thursday) & tomorrow (Friday) (7 items)*

·         *This weekend (10 items)*

·         *Next week (4 items)*

·         *Next weekend (1 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (6 items)*

·         *Education opportunities, vocational training & job postings (8
items)*

·         *Traffic & Transit (1 item)*

·         *Health, recreation & fitness (5 items)*

·         *How You Can Help (12 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·         *Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (7 items)*

·         *LG / Palisades update (2 items)*

·         *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (5 items)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*

****TONIGHT (THURSDAY) & TOMORROW (FRIDAY)*** (7 items)*

*TONIGHT / THURSDAY (5 items)*

*Give Blood: Give the Gift of Life! *Several opportunities at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital’s Milstein Pavilion (622 W. 168th St.), 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.
*Thursday, December 18th, 9am - 6pm.*



*Hanukah* *Hanukah same’akh *(“Happy Hanukah”) to all who celebrate!
Tonight is the third night of the festival, which continues for 8 nights
through sundown on Wednesday, December 24th.



*International Migrants Day *The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant
Rights (NMCIR) will mark International Migrants Day with a celebratory
event at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center
(3940 Broadway @ W. 165th St.). We will launch a new campaign to raise
funds to ensure that low-income, immigrant New Yorkers can take advantage
of President Obama's DACA and DAPA executive actions. The campaign is
called #Stand2Protect / #AnimateYLucha. To learn more about International
Migrants Day, visit www.un.org/en/events/migrantsday/; to learn more about
NMCIR, visit http://nmcir.org/aboutus.html. *Thursday, December 18th**, **6pm
to 8pm**.*



*Avant-Garde Jazz Night *Adventurous uptown sounds, featuring short small
group sets and then a full sextet of freely improvised music: Ellwood Epps
on trumpet, Devin Brahja Waldman on sax, Russell Baker on trumpet, Alexis
Marcelo on keyboards, Shayna Dulberger on bass, and Word Up volunteer Will
Glass on drums. $5 suggested donation. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113
Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456  *Thursday, December 18th,
7pm – 9pm.*



*Community Education Council District 6 Public Meeting *Including a report
for Acting Superintendant, Manual Ramirez; presentations by the Center for
Arts Education on a new arts education initiative and by the Urban Arts
Partnership on expanded learning times; Committee reports, a vote to
increase reimbursement to the CEC President; and a public speakers’
session. At the CEC offices, 4360 Broadway (in PS48), 5th floor. *Thursday,
December 18th at 7pm.*





*TOMORROW / FRIDAY (2 items)*

*Craftecito: Word Up's Holiday Night Market *Check out wares by local
artisans: jewelry, greeting cards, soap, candles, gloves, scarves, baked
goods, and much, much more! Find gifts for everyone on your holiday list,
supporting your community bookshop at the same time. At Word Up Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Friday,
December 19th, 5pm – 9pm*



*Free Music Fridays* at the American Fold Museum features several acts:
Maddy Wyatt (Melodic folk rock) at 5:30pm; Warren Malone (British country
folk) at 6:05pm; Fife and Drom (Foot-stomping blues) at 6:40pm. Free and
open to the public. Donations appreciated. Cash wine bar. American Folk
Museum, Two Lincoln Square (Columbus Ave. btw W. 65th/66th Streets). *Friday,
December 19th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (10 items)*

*SATURDAY (7 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 on *Saturday, December 20th* in
Inwood (Isham & Cooper) *& Sunday, December 21st* near Columbia University
(W. 115th & Broadway).



*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. *Saturday, December 20th,
noon – 2pm. *



*Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland*
<https://www.apollotheater.org/all/details/335:coca_cola_winter_wonderland_12_20_14>
*@
125th Street* Under the twinkling lights of its marquee, The Apollo Theater
and Coca-Cola invite the public to participate in a toy drive to benefit
Safe Horizon, an organization serving  children in need throughout New York
City. Bring the family and have your picture taken with Santa while
enjoying some of New York City’s best community choirs. Free and open to
the public. On W. 125th Street under the Apollo Marquee. *Saturday,
December 20th, 2pm – 6pm.*



*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.*



*The Gathering VIII* Please join us for a night of African music, dance,
food and dialogue. We have assembled the best talents to celebrate the end
of 2014 and welcome 2015. Arrive at 4pm to shop with our vendors and taste
the best of Ghanaian, Ethiopian, Senegalese, and American cuisine and juice
bar. The concert begins promptly at 5pm featuring Movement of the People
Dance Company, Laolu & the Afromysterics ( Nigerian Afrobeat), Arki Sound
(Ethiopian) and the New York African Chorus Ensemble. The concert is
followed by a panel discussion on “Our Global Connections Within Our
Diverse Cultural Expressions” with panelists Charles Cooper, Dr. Lani
Stephens, Robert Bernstein and Adeola Oladele Fayehun. Donation is just
$15; children come in free. At IS210 / 21st Century Academy for Community
Leadership, 503 W. 152nd Street (at Amsterdam Ave.) Click on the eventbrite
link to purchase your ticket or you may give your donation at the door.
https://eventbrite.com/event/758725368/
<https://eventbrite.com/event/758725368/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>.
*Saturday, December 20th, 4:30pm – 7pm.*



*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.)*







*SUNDAY (3 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
at the Columbia University Greenmarket (W. 115th & Broadway), *Sunday,
December 21st*.



*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. *Sunday, December 21st at 4pm.*



*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. Please bring an unwrapped
toy suitable for a child aged 3-8. *Sunday, December 21st at 5pm *(5:30
movie; doors open at 4pm).







****NEXT WEEK*** (4 items)*

*Bilingual Story Time: *Spanish/English stories and songs. Free and open to
the public. At the Bloomingdale Library, 150 W. 100th Street (between
Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues). For additional information, call
212-222-8030 or visit *www.nypl.org <http://www.nypl.org/>* *Tuesday,
December 23rd at 10:30am.*



*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 <212-233-8955%20ext.127>. *Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm*



*Christmas Eve Visit to Hospital Veterans *Help the Inwood Rotary bring
holiday cheer to hospitalized veterans at the Bronx VA Hospital, bearing
cards, gifts, and maybe even pizza. We will meet at the Dunkin Donuts at
Broadway & W. 207th Street at 6:20pm to travel together to the VA, or meet
at the VA (130 Kingsbridge Road, enter on Webb Ave.) at 6:40pm. Please
bring cards, a few dollars for cab fare. Donations to buy VA coupon gift
booklets for the vets, or other gift donations such as socks, hats, gloves
are also appreciated. If you have questions, feel free to email
kywilliams2 at aol.com or call 212-304-8882. *Wednesday, December 24th *







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (1 item)*

*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*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (6 items)*

*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. *Drop-offs begin
Jan. 3rd; mulching on Saturday, January 10th & Sunday, January 11th, 10am –
2pm.*



*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.*



*Jazz Legends for Disability Pride Concert *As you may or may not know,
2015 is the 25th Anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990)! There will be a Jazz Legends for Disability Pride NYC Concert, which
is a fundraiser for a Disability Pride NYC Parade in July. At the Quaker’s
Friends Meeting House, 15 Rutherford Place. Featuring Ron Carter, Benny
Golson, Brad Mehldau, Jimmy Cobb, Harold Mabern, George Coleman, Bill
Charlap, Buster Williams, Russell Malone, Eric Alexander , Peter Bernstein,
Mike LeDonne, Renee Rosnes, Joe Farnsworth, Kenny Washington, John Webber,
+ more, and supported by New York City Winter Jazzfest. For more
information, visit http://disabilitypridenyc.com/
http://lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/jazz-legends-play-for-disability-pride-nyc-january-8th-2014/.
For accommodations, email edith at disabledinaction.org. *Thursday, January
8th, 7pm – 9:30pm. *



*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 <212-923-8008>, go to
http://morrisjumelmansion.brownpapertickets.com/ 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.*







*EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING & JOB POSTINGS*** (8 items)*

*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. Visitwww.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. 183rdSt.). 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
complete job description, including application instructions:
http://www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time-English-as-a-Second-Language-Teacher.php
.



The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School is seeking strong candidates for
the following part-time roles:

·         *Lunch/Recess Coaches*: Lunch/Recess Coaches work in pairs and
are responsible for supervising 35-minute lunch and recess periods for
students in 5th - 8th grades. Lunch coaches work Monday-Friday, 10:15am
-1:15pm (9:30am on Mondays for meetings), and must be able to commit
through June 2015 (the end of the school year).Details here:
www.tepcharter.org/recesscoach.php.

·         *After School Activity Supervisor*: Supervisors work 3:45pm -
5:15pm, Monday through Thursday. Additionally, there is a weekly meeting on
Mondays from 3:15pm - 3:45pm. Supervisors must commit to working for the
entire school year (through June 18th). The Supervisor is responsible for
maintaining student safety and organization at all times. Supervisors
enforce strong entrance and exit procedures, assign seats, take attendance,
ensure all equipment is cared for, and that classrooms are complete clean
and organized. Supervisors are ACTIVE at all times, circulating amongst
students to ensure students are on task, providing support as necessary and
promoting strong work habits and conduct. Details here:
www.tepcharter.org/afterschoolsupervisor.php.



*Strong Fathers Stronger Families *is a free comprehensive workforce
program which combines job development with family support workshops.
Participants enroll in a two-week professional and parental development
course which aims to provide our participants with the skills they need to
obtain employment, pursue a career, and provide their children with a
strong support system. After graduating from the two week training course,
participants begin consulting with Job Developers to begin the process of
job placement. Our Job Developers offer a variety of employment
opportunities in industries such as building maintenance, construction,
food service, retail, administrative support and home health aide. Program
participants must be at least 18 years of age, have at least one child and
have documents proving eligibility to work in the US. Program services
offered include professional development and job placement, resume and
cover letter preparation, free benefits screenings, bilingual
(English/Spanish) classes, parental development workshops, child support
consultation, and free Metrocards. While we are a fatherhood program, our
program accepts men and women and our curriculum is designed for both
fathers and mothers. *New cohort beginning January 6th. *For more
information, please contact Oliver Grullon at the Northern Manhattan
Improvement Corporation: 212-453-5372 / olivergrullon at nmic.org.



*NYC Prevention Resource Center *We are very excited about the upcoming
year! We will be having two trainings in January, starting with the Grant
Writing for Beginners Workshop. It was so popular last month, I am proud to
announce we will be having another one. Join us for this interactive
workshop, where you will receive an A-Z overview of the grant writing
process and learn the core components of a grant proposal. Grant-maker
guidelines will be identified and the Common Application Form will be
reviewed and discussed. This training will be facilitated by JuIie Marks of
Volunteer Management Group. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited so
make sure to reserve your space early! At the National Center for Community
Schools, 61 Claremont Ave., 1st floor. Contact Karla Bueno for registration
& other questions/concerns: kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org /
917-286-1540. *Tuesday,
January 13th**, 10am to 2:30pm; registration deadline is January 6th*.



*Visitor Services Manager *The Morris-Jumel Mansion seeks a full-time (5
days a week, weekend work required) Visitor Services Manager. The Visitor
Services Manager is responsible for guaranteeing exceptional service
delivery and best practices that ensure the goals and mission of MJM are
clearly reflected at all times. She/he will work with the Executive
Director to ensure that the front of house operations of MJM run smoothly
and efficiently. The Visitor Servicesw manager will develop and implement
attendance programs in an effort to drive high traffic of visitors to the
Museum; lead and manage a team of professionals focused in the various
business operations of retail, ticketing and facilities rentals as well as
membership programs; create and manage the rental system and process for
the various facility rental opportunities within the Museum (i.e. wedding
rentals, corporate events, etc.; create and implement an operational plan
for the retail operations of the Museum, both physical on-site and virtual;
and assist with special events and other projects as agreed with the
Executive Director. Minimum of two years of operational experience focused
in museum/historic house, retail, hospitality, arts and culture or
entertainment related industries preferred. Well-organized and
detail-oriented self-starter with a desire to grow professionally in the
field of museums. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a
talent for conveying ideas to others. A demonstrated appreciation of,
sensitivity to, and insight into contemporary art. Working knowledge of new
technologies and ideas in cultural programming and museum practice. Bi-lingual
(Spanish) highly preferred. If interested in this position please submit a
cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Carol S. Ward, Executive
Director via email at director at morrisjumel.org, please submit in MS Word or
PDF formats. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Ward at 212-923-8008.







****TRAFFIC & TRANSIT*** (1 item)*

*W. 215th Step Street Construction:* This week’s work includes: finish
pouring stairs and landing areas on the north side; continue pouring
parapet walls. *7am – 5pm weekdays’ 8am – 4pm Saturdays.*







****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 the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), 178 Bennett
Ave. 3rd floor.
For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. *Every 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*** (12 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! *Last chance today until 6pm at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital’s 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
.



*UNIDOS Coalition Survey on Underage Drinking: *The UNIDOS Coalition needs
you help! Please take a couple of minutes to complete the 2014 Community
Underage Drinking Survey. This survey is anonymous and helps further
alcohol abuse prevention programs in the Washington heights & Inwood
communities. Click here: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/327c685ed3a8. Questions/info:
Hannah Tejada, hannaht at inwoodics.org / 212-912-0034 x178.



*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 11thyear. 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. (Please consider labeling your baggies with
all ingredients.)

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. Sen. Espaillat,
Councilomember Rodriguez and a partnership of a dozen local businesses and
organizations will have an event for 1000 children at 809 Bar & Grill (112
Dyckman Street). For more information or if you are interested in donating
toys to this event, please email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Event is
January 6th, 5pm-8pm; donations accepted through Jan 5th. *



*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. If you’d need more
information or would like some FREE yarn (and needles/hooks) to make a
project, e-mail 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), NOW NY, the New York Public Library, CUNY in the
Heights, New York Classical Theatre, W. 181st Street Beautification
project, Dominican Women’s Development Center, 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.



*It’s Our “Secret Santa” Time of the Year! *Inwood Community Services is
trying to bring about joy for 400 children this holiday season. Sadly, ICS
has just lost its primary donor for this important and special holiday
project. There has never been any 'overhead' charge at Inwood Community
Services to deduct from these gift-giving efforts. All gifts and checks
were duly translated into joyfulness for these children. So we are
appealing to you to help us raise needed funds. Please join with our other
supporting friends; you will be most warmly thanked! Please also note that
all donations are fully tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowable by
law. Checks can be made payable to 'Inwood Community Services, lnc.' (write
“Secret Santa 2014” in the memo section), or you can donate toys, clothing
or books which you believe will be enjoyed by these deserving children.
Thank you!



*Community Service Project *In town on Christmas morning, and not otherwise
observing the holiday? Join the Fort Tryon Jewish Center community in
bringing baked goods and big thanks to those who keep the city running 365
days a year. We will gather at W. 181st & Ft. Washington Ave., and walk
around the neighborhood for about an hour, stopping at the police station,
firehouse, and subway stations. All are welcome. Please bring a treat to
distribute. Questions / RSVPs to Sarah Wolk (sarahrwolk at gmail.com). *Thursday,
Dec. 25, 10:30 am*







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (7 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 212-822-9580/9568. *Deadline:
January 27th, 2015.*



*Pinnacle* *Settlement Legal Help Project - Extension of Filing Deadline *
The 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 31st.* 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, visithttp://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. Last year
18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based
scholarships from Columbia Collage & SEAS. 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.*



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *We wish you all a wonderful holiday
season and a most joyous 2015! (Maybe make "Writing for Above the Bridge" a
New Year's resolution?) We are taking off January, but will be back in
February with one of our favorite themes, "Love/Sex/Passion."  It's always
a fun one, and we promise it will warm up your winter just a little bit!
Above the Bridge is a playground for writers. It is a place to encourage
and cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an audience for
their work. Here's How It Works: a theme is chosen for each month. Writers
may submit five minutes of material of any genre or style (poetry, plays,
fiction, non-fiction, blogs, etc.) that reflect the month's theme. Pieces
will be chosen by the Above the Bridge selection team to be read by the
author at the next reading series. There will be a short rehearsal
immediately prior to the event. Writers must live in Washington Heights or
Inwood. Please attach your name, address and phone number with your
submission. Pieces should be no longer than 5 minutes, but all work will be
considered. You do not have to be a professional writer. New and existing
works accepted. Send all submissions or inquiries to
abovethenbridge at gmail.com; please write "February Submission" in the
subject line. Also, please make sure that your name is also attached to
your piece. We're just looking out for you and your precious work! *Writers
Cafe is on Monday, February 2nd; submissions are due on Sunday, January
25th.*



*Third Annual “Big Apple” Awards to Recognize Teacher Excellence *The “Big
Apple Awards”, overseen by the Department of Education in partnership with
the Fund for Public Schools celebrate educators across the City and honor
teachers who inspire students, model great teaching, and enrich their
school communities. Students, families, educators, and community members
can nominate a standout teacher in their life by visiting
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/BigAppleAwards/default.htm. Nominees must be
current, full-time public school teachers who have demonstrated exceptional
success in impacting student learning, in their instructional practices,
and in their professional contributions to their school community.
Following the open nomination period, a select group of up to 500 nominees
will be invited to complete a comprehensive application for the “Big Apple
Awards”. The DOE will interview up to 100 semi-finalists, and visit the
classrooms of 40 finalists. The rigorous process will culminate with a
celebration in June honoring up to 12 outstanding educators as recipients
of the “Big Apple Awards”. The recipients will spend the 2015 – 16 school
year representing teachers citywide as teacher leaders and members of the
Chancellor’s Advisory Group, while continuing to educate and inspire
students in the classroom. For more information, visit the “Big Apple
Awards” website above, speak to your parent coordinator, or email
*teacherexcellence at schools.nyc.gov
<teacherexcellence at schools.nyc.gov>*. Teachers may also call HR Connect
with additional questions. *An open, citywide call for nominations
continues through January 19th.*







****LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** (2 items)*

It might seem that things have been quiet on the Protect the Palisades
front, but actually, we have important developments to report. Chief among
them: the Borough of Englewood Cliffs rolled back its zoning to its
long-standing 35-foot limit in late August under pressure from Concerned
Residents of Englewood (CREC), a local group that formed earlier in the
year. (
http://www.northjersey.com/news/law-allowing-taller-buildings-repealed-1.1070584)
This significant victory doesn’t change LG’s zoning variances, which gives
it permission to build its 143-foot headquarters tower. But it undermines
LG’s claim that there is support for high-rise development in Englewood
Cliffs.



Want other evidence that LG has little local support for its plans to mar
the Palisades? Just a few weeks ago, the Bergen County League of
Municipalities, which represents the country’s 70 boroughs and townships,
called on LG to lower the height of its Englewood Cliffs headquarters.
Eight local Bergen County governments have voted to oppose the LG project,
too, with several making their voice known in the last weeks. Thank the
officials of Alpine, Closter, Englewood, Glen Rock, Harrington Park, Leonia,
New Milford, Palisades Park, and Woodcliff Lakes for their votes.
Westchester County also passed a resolution against the LG tower this
summer (
http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/06/26/westchester-co-committee-opposing-lg-development-on-palisades/),
and the New York City Council is considering one.



And as you may have heard, there have also been some discussions between LG
executives and representatives of our coalition to explore whether this
controversy can be resolved in a way that protects the views and integrity
of the Palisades while allowing LG to stay in Englewood Cliffs.

This kind of pressure—plus the grassroots work many of you have
participated in—has made a tremendous difference in our battle.



To get on the mailing list for more updates, sign the petition at the
Protect the Palisades site: http://www.protectthepalisades.org/
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/?e=cf0bedbdf42aeacafc94d8c2a61f88876a140499&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update11dec14&n=8>.
In the meantime, take a look and share this great video (
http://vimeo.com/97688891) produced earlier this year by the Palisades Park
Conservancy. (Its title, “The Perils to the Palisades,” is a clever
reference to “The Perils of Pauline,” a groundbreaking film serial from
1914.)





*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*** (5 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 fl.; 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/tributetothedisappeared%20/>
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*.



*Mandatory Electronics Recycling *Effective January 1st, certain electronic
equipment (such as computers, televisions, phones) will be banned from
disposal, and there will be no more curbside recycling. Recycling
electronics keeps potentially harmful materials out of the waste stream and
the environment. There are many free places to drop off your old
electronics for recycling, and if you live in a building with more than 10
units, you may be eligible for a free recycling container in your basement.
Learn more here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFhFk_sbKZA&feature=youtu.be.











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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)

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