[BwayDems] Upcoming Events from Senator Espaillat

[David Baily]

*Dear Neighbor, *



*It’s impossible to list everything in the district, but here are 63+ ways
to get informed, inspired, involved +/or entertained, including a wonderful
event honoring the much-beloved and recently-deceased community leader,
Richard Crenshaw, as well as many other events upcoming today, tomorrow and
Friday, a meet-and-greet with Sen. Espaillat on Sunday, and even some
constituent feedback on the new MTA Bus Time app. *



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Today, Tomorrow & Friday (14 items)*

·         *This weekend (10 items)*

·         *Next week (6 items)*

·         *Next weekend (5 items)*

·         *Looking ahead (4 items)*

·         *How You Can Help (3 items):** help your neighbors with your
time, your money, your stuff*

·         *Educational opportunities **(7 items)*

·         *Jobs & vocational opportunities **(7 items)*

·         *News, information, opportunities & ongoing events (7 items) *





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*Best,*

*David *





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David Baily

Regional Director

State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD

5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034

(212) 544-0173 ph)

(212) 544-0256 (fx)







****TODAY, TOMORROW & FRIDAY*** (14 items)*



*TONIGHT*

*Dr. MLK Day Dinner in memory of Richard Crenshaw: *Honor the memory of
recently-departed and much beloved community leader Richard Crenshaw.
Sponsored by Uptown Dreamers Alumni Assn., Barack Obama Democratic Club,
Coogan’s Restaurant, and the Washing Heights/Inwood Youth Collective. To
RSVP, or for more information (or if you have a laptop, camcorder, camera
and/or tablet you can loan for the event), contact “Coach” Dave Crenshaw
(347-538-1752 / coachdave at teamdreamersny.org) or Al Kurland (646-577-6534).
At PS128 (W. 168th St. & Broadway), Wednesday, January 15th. Dinner at 6pm,
Photos/video @ 6:15; remarks @ 7; presentation of Dr. King Project @8.



*Uptown Beautiful: A beauty & Health expo *Enjoy complimentary cocktails
and appetizers, nail art techniques, hair & makeup consultation, nutrition
evaluations, professional advice on dental care, skin care evaluations,
product samples and discounts, giveaways, and much more! Sponsored by the
Washington Heights BID, Explora WH/I and Uptown Fashion Week. At El Morocco
NYC, 3534 Broadway. Wednesday, January 15th, 6pm-8pm. Free, but ticket
required. RSVP / info: 212-939-0909 or uptownbeautiful at gmail.com. If you
would like a ticket to this event, email our offices at
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org.



*Candlelight Vigil for Pedestrian Safety and for Cooper Stock, *who died on
January 10th. His is the seventh pedestrian death in New York City only two
weeks into this new year. At 97th St. & West End Ave. Wednesday
January 15that 6:30pm.



*District 3 Community Education Council meeting* Wednesday, January 15th at
6:30pm at PS208, 21 W. 111th Street (btw 5th & Lenox Aves.).





*THURSDAY*

*Lane closure on the Eastbound Washington (W. 181st St.) Bridge: *In the
early morning hours on Thursday January 16th & Friday January 17th, between
12:01am-5am, the NYC Department of Transportation Division of Bridges plans
to close lanes on the eastbound Washington Bridge over the Harlem River to
perform repairs, including installation of a new deck joint. One the first
night, the left lane of traffic and the center lane will be closed. One the
second night, the right and center lanes will be closed. *At least one lane
of traffic will be maintained at all times. *Variable message signs will be
stationed on the east side of the Bridge to alert motorists of upcoming
lane closures. Note: this work is weather-dependent, and may be rescheduled
if necessary. Questions/info: Anne Koenig: 212-839-6307 /
akoenig at dot.nyc.gov.



*Community Board 7 Youth, Education & Libraries Committee
meeting*Thursday, January 16
th at 6:30pm in the CB7 Office, 250 W. 87th St., west of Broadway.



*FREE Computer Classes at the NYPL:* at the Inwood Branch Library, 4790
Broadway, near Dyckman Street. Thursdays in January, from 3pm-5pm. Subjects
include Cell Phone Buying Guide/Basics (Jan. 16th), Exploring Websites for
50+ (Jan. 23rd) and FaceBook Basics (Jan. 30th). All classes include
hands-on computer training. RSVP strongly encouraged as classes are limited
to 15 people. For more information call 212-942-2445 or visit
http://www.nypl.org/locations/Inwood.



*What can New Yorkers expect if high-volume hydrofracking is permitted
here? *This forum, organized by the Sane Energy Project and moderated by
Prof. Anthony Ingraffea, will include presentations by Chip Northrup, Brian
Brock, Jerry Acton, Lou Allstadt, and is co-sponsored by Senator
Espaillat. Thursday,
January 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm (doors open at 6pm) at the New York Society
for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street. Suggested donation of $5-10. RSVP
on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/708377932514826> for
additional information.



*D6 Community Education Council* Public Meeting, Thursday, January 16th,
7pm – 10pm in the District 6 offices, 4360 Broadway, (btw. W 185th & W. 187
th Streets), room 531.



*Thrift Shop, a play by Daniel Sklar*: What happens when the Hollywood
blacklist threatens the careers and marriages of two modern dance pioneers?
It is 1950 and Leah and Maiko must find ways to re-invent their lives—and
themselves. THRIFT SHOP will be performed the Five Angels Theatre, 789
10thAve. (at 52
nd Street). Admission is free; call 212-242-1297 for additional
information. January 16th, 17th & 18th at 8pm, and January 19th  at 2pm.





*FRIDAY*

*Kindergarten Connect Information Session *at the Pedro Albizu Campous /
PS166 (449 W. 133rd St), Friday, January 17th, 9am – 10:30am. Learn more
about how to enroll your (4- or) 5-year-old for Kindergarten this fall. For
more information see “Educational / Vocational” section below.



*Intermarried*,* an exhibition of photographs: *Yael Ben-Zion considered
the meaning of "normal life" in her homeland of Israel, Ben-Zion now fixes
her camera on another personal yet politically charged theme:
intermarriage. She invited Washington Heights couples that define
themselves as "mixed" to participate, leaving the definition of
intermarriage open to the interpretation of the respondents. On View:
through February 3rd at Boricua College’s La Galeria, 3755 Broadway (@ W.
155th St.). Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm. Artist reception and
book signing: January 17th, 6-8pm. Closing reception and artist talk
moderated by the curator: February 3rd, 6-8pm.



*Advancing Environmental Health & Justice: A Community Perspective *Activists
have worked for more than 20 years to improve environmental health and
protection in communities of color and low income. Join us to discuss the
achievements and challenges of this environmental justice movement. We will
focus on the work of WE ACT, in Northern Manhattan neighborhoods, and its
community-based participatory research partnership, which has made
multi-level impacts on air quality and related environmental justice
issues. With *Peggy Shepard, Executive Director of WE ACT* (West Harlem
Environmental Action for Environmental Justice). *Click
here*<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013oWAw0_cXwzTL-RVi-3w7bfFWGaasBwdgSsnWHyfldJOHpBozWAjCu_MdptpEKlWyoIkswIiOaJbgXiOg9zYCnc63fs6NqVr5ebvbwfts2T-4ud7BgLWCvt7-ACa8pYpKNMy0mJOF5CSIDB6akNxc4k4i6HTgoggIwAxQICBlyFOS0idf40aioTMt9yCFzrj&c=tNcQdlp8r9d8QqHKTrQKwkoBm19CLV5jNXq4zrjyYUO8u_J8_AIDSA==&ch=gytnQuaIbYjGPmOf8hGCQCH2St4AnOJIPWlHOjeZU59zBR7XLH2WIw==>*
to register for the dinner and program. *Friday, January 17th at 6:30pm at
Congregation Ansche Chesed (251 W. 100th St. @ West End Ave.) There is a
$25 charge for the dinner; or $10 suggested donation for the program that
follows. For more info call Sharri Posen, 212-865-0600 x205.



*Cabrini Repertory Theatre presents:* “*When Yellow Were the Stars On
Earth”* a new WWI drama about the Holocaust. The heart of the play will
change you as the love between a Jewish Resistance fighter and a German
cabaret singer arises from their unshakeable refusal to be part of the
crimes of hatred instilled by the Nazi regime. It is not just a play. Come
be transported out of your seat and into the vast heart that connects us
all. To order tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/536184; for
more information visit www.yellowstars.org. 701 Ft. Washington Ave. Friday,
Jan 17th & 24th @8:30pm; Saturday, January 18th & 25th @9pm; Sunday,
January 19th & 26th @3pm; Saturday February 1st @8:30pm.







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



*CUNY in the Heights Open House *Learn about offerings for the Winter 2014
session. (Details below in the “Educational opportunities” section.)
Saturday, January 18th, 11am-2pm or Wednesday, January 22nd, 5pm-8pm. For
more information call 212-567-7132 or visit www.cunyintheheights.com.



*Riverside Library presents Stuart Little:* The Little family adopts a
spunky boy named Stuart who looks a lot like a mouse. Mr. & Mrs. Little
adore their new son, but their older son George isn’t so sure what to make
of his new brother and devises a plan to get Stuart out of the house.
Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue (at W. 65th St.). Free and open to
the public. Questions? Call 212-870-1810. Saturday, January 18th at 2pm.



*Jazz CD Release Party *Yael Acher a.k.a. “KAT” MODIANO returns to Morris
Jumel Mansion: “KAT”&”MOON” in Manna-hata. “KAT” will be joined by some of
NYC’s finest international Jazz musicians for an acoustic set, performing
her original soulful Jazzy-funky tunes from the new CD. The event is FREE
and light refreshments will be served, please call 212-923-8008 to reserve. At
the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of
St. Nicholas Avenue. Saturday, January 18th, 2pm – 3:30pm.



*Thrift Shop, a play by Daniel Sklar*: What happens when the Hollywood
blacklist threatens the careers and marriages of two modern dance pioneers?
It is 1950 and Leah and Maiko must find ways to re-invent their lives—and
themselves. THRIFT SHOP will be performed the Five Angels Theatre, 789
10thAve. (at 52
nd Street). Admission is free; call 212-242-1297 for additional
information. Saturday, January 18th at 8pm and Sunday, Jan. 19th  at 2pm.



*Cabrini Repertory Theatre presents:* “*When Yellow Were the Stars On
Earth”* a new WWI drama about the Holocaust. The heart of the play will
change you as the love between a Jewish Resistance fighter and a German
cabaret singer arises from their unshakeable refusal to be part of the
crimes of hatred instilled by the Nazi regime. It is not just a play. Come
be transported out of your seat and into the vast heart that connects us
all. To order tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/536184; for
more information visit www.yellowstars.org. 701 Ft. Washington Ave. Saturday,
January 18th & 25th @9pm; Sunday, January 19th & 26th @3pm; Friday,
Jan 24th at 8:30pm; Saturday February 1
st @8:30pm.



*Join the “Y” for a special Tu B'shvat celebration*. *Tu B'shvat* is the
Jewish holiday celebrating the new year for trees, and promoting ecological
awareness. The WM/YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood  will be celebrating
with our friends, the Inwood Park Rangers. They will be visiting the Y to
teach us about important environmental issues that our community faces
today and what we can do to help. This event is FREE and open to the
public, but you must reserve your spot(s) by January 16th. (Call
212-569-6900.) 54 Nagle Avenue. Sunday, January 19th, 11:30am-1:30pm. For
more information, email Cyndi Rand: CRand at ywashhts.org.



*A Community Discussion of Politics & Policy with Sen. Espaillat*: Join
Sen. Espaillat for a meet-and-greet and discussion, with Councilmembers
Ydanis Rodriguez & Mark Levine. At Le Cheile, 839 W. 181st St. (@ Cabrini
Blvd.). Sunday, January 19th, 2pm-4pm. RSVP to
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org or call Aneiry Batista at 917-547-1147.



*Quiet City Chamber Ensemble*: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday,
with an all-American program featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein,
Scott Joplin, Grammy winning composer Robert Aldridge, and the recently
published concert version of Aaron Copland's *Quiet City* in its original
instrumentation. Included in the group are Christopher Brellochs, alto
saxophone; Donald Batchelder, trumpet; Mitchell Kriegler, clarinet; and
Allison Brewster Franzetti, piano, whose debut recording received national
radio play along with interviews on NPR and *Performance Today*. 128
Pinehurst Ave @ W. 183rd St., in the Lounge (enter driveway; first building
on the right). Suggested donation, $12; join us after the performance for a
reception with the artists. Sunday, January 19th at 5pm.



*“Showing UP” is back!* UP Theater has invited uptown artists to present
works in progress: a piece of a play, a short story, a joke, a dance, a
painting, an aria, a rant or rave, a pitch or catch, a trick, an idea, an
inkling. Anything, as long as it’s “half-baked and brand-spankin’ new.”
$5-$10 suggested donation. At 93 Cooper Street (btw. W. 207th & Isham
Streets). Sunday, January 19th at 7pm.



*Apollo Uptown Hall: WNYC and the Apollo Theater present Dreams for NYC
inspired by MLK *WNYC’s annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration goes
uptown to the Apollo Theater for a special edition, presented as part of
the Apollo’s Uptown Hall series. Each year, WNYC Radio brings together
scholars, community leaders, and activists to engage in conversation with
host Brian Lehrer about the legacy of King’s vision and how his teachings
inform our view of American society today. This event will be free and open
to the public, though RSVP is required:
http://www.apollotheater.org/uptown-hall-mlk-rsvp. Sunday, January 19th at
3pm at 7:30pm at the Apollo Theatre (253 W. 125th St. between Adam Clayton
Powell & Frederick Douglass Boulevards.







****NEXT WEEK*** (6 items)*



*12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Peace Walk: *Walkers
gather at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (W. 96th Street & Amsterdam Avenue)
and proceed to several nearby faith communities for prayer, reflection and
music, returning to Holy Name of Jesus Church for fellowship and
refreshments. Monday, January 20th beginning at 2pm.



*Martin Luther King, Jr. event *at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand
Lodge. Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 454 W. 155th St. (btw. St. Nicholas &
Amsterdam Aves.). Monday, January 20th at 7pm. Guest Speaker TBA. Book
giveaway to all children in attendance. For more information: Martin Smith,
212-544-0173.



*Community Board 10 Education & Libraries Committee *Tuesday, January
21stat 6:30pm. In the CB10 Office, 215 W. 125
th St., btw 7th & 8th Avenues, 4th floor.



*Upper West Side Co-working Meet-Up*: A group of Upper West Side
freelancers and startups have been discussing plans to create a co-working
space in the neighborhood. Join on Wednesday for a day of co-working
together, followed by a co-working Meet-Up and brainstorm. Wednesday,
January 22nd, from 11am - 4pm. For additional information and to RSVP click
here <http://www.meetup.com/Upper-West-Side-Coworking/events/159096912/>.



*CUNY in the Heights Open House *Learn about offerings for the Winter 2014
session. (Details below in the “Educational opportunities” section.)
Wednesday, January 22nd, 5pm-8pm. For more information call 212-567-7132 or
visit www.cunyintheheights.com.



*Cabrini Repertory Theatre presents:* “*When Yellow Were the Stars On
Earth”* See above. Friday, 1/24 @8:30pm.







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (5 items)*



*Fiction workshops with Danielle Lazarin. *See “Educational / Vocational”
section below. Saturday, January 25th, 10am-2pm, at Bread & Yoga in Inwood.
$100. *Info*<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1036220373&msgid=2139716&act=7NP2&c=424717&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icebergwriting.com>
or
icebergwriting at gmail.com.



*“Unpacked” Collage Work**shop *Artist Peter J. Hoffmeister will lead a
hands-on workshop exploring the technique of collage, in part with his solo
exhibition, Unpacked. art supplies will be provided. Participants are
encouraged to bring their favorite images. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion,
between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Support
provided by the West Harlem Local Development Corporation Fund of Tides
Foundation. For ages 10 and up, the event is FREE, please call
212-923-8008. Saturday, January 25th, from 1pm-3pm



*Redesign Fort Tryon's Javits Playground: *Attention future architects,
city planners, and young geniuses at large! Join Dr. Leonissa Ardizzone of
Storefront Science for a planning and designing session of the Javits
playground renovation in Fort Tryon Park. Let your voices be heard and let
us know what you would like to see in your playground. In a previous
science activity session participants mapped out the playground, this time
the group will meet in Payson Park House at Dyckman Street and Payson
Avenue to take on the next step and plan the future of Javits playground
through fun, hands-on science and math activities! Free and open to the
public; no RSVP required. Sunday, January 26th, 2pm-3:30pm.



*Inauguration of City Councilman Mark Levine*: The Mark Levine Inauguration
Committee cordially invites you to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of New
York City Council Member Mark D. Levine (Council District
7<http://www.votelevine.com/district_map>).
The inauguration ceremony will take place at the South Hall next to
Riverside Church. (490 Riverside Drive, between W. 120th Street & Claremont
Avenue.) A reception will follow the ceremony. To RSVP please click this
link, email levine.inauguration at gmail.com or call 347-708-2277. Sunday,
January 26th, 3pm-5pm



*Cabrini Repertory Theatre presents:* “*When Yellow Were the Stars On
Earth”* See above. Saturday, January 25th @9pm; Sunday, January 26th @3pm;
Saturday February 1st @8:30pm.







****LOOKING AHEAD*** (4 items)*



*Wellness Dinner & Workshop *Open to the public. New York, NY 10034.
Registration is $25; includes full course dinner, workshop with Dr. Joseph
C. Vetere, on- line training course and resource materials. At the
Manhattan Christian Academy (3816 9th  Avenue @ 205th Street. Monday,
January 27th @ 7pm. Info: 212-567-5521.



*New York: City and Nature *featuring the work of Sidney Harris, Antoinette
Janecki and Toni Serio; curated by Andrea Arroyo. At El Taller Latino
Americano’s Grady Alexis Gallery, 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104th St.),
Wednesday, January 29th through March 1st. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday:
10am-5:30pm, Friday: 10:30am-2:30pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm or by appointment.
Click here for more
*Info*<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1036220373&msgid=2139716&act=7NP2&c=424717&destination=http%3A%2F%2Ftallerlatino.org%2FArtExhibits.php>*.
*Meet the artist reception, Jan. 29th, 6pm-8pm.



*AWARE Group Meeting: Food and Nutrition in our Public Schools *Are you
concerned about the food that you and your children eat? Do you feel that
your family’s health and the health of our society are being affected by
our industrial agriculture system? Do you think that we can feed our
children better and school plays a part? If you answered *yes *to any of
those questions, come join a neighborhood presentation and discussion with
Chef Jorge Collazo, Executive Chef for the NYC Department of Education.
Sponsored by AWARE group, which is “lead” by Dr. Andrew S. Kanter, past
President of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Wednesday, January 29th,
7:30pm-9pm in the Community Room at Castle Village, 110 Cabrini Blvd., just
north of W. 181st St. Admission is free. To RSVP or if you have any
questions, you can contact Dr. Kanter at andy_kanter at yahoo.com.



*Women in the Heights *Annual exhibit showcasing women artists. Submission
deadline is Friday, January 31st at 5pm. Stay tuned for details. For more
information, visit www.nomaanyc.org.







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (3 items)*



*Congregation Ansche Chesed’s 5th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service *Sunday,
January 19th,

·    Donate blood and help save a life at our *Winter Blood
Drive**.*Signing up for a time slot helps our planning: call Sylvia at
212-865-0600,
x203. (At 251 W. 100th St. @ West End Ave., 10am-4pm.)

·    Work with Friends of Rockaway to help rebuild homes that were
devastated over a year ago in Hurricane Sandy. Volunteers should wear
closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Bring a water bottle that
can refilled during the day. Lunch can be packed or purchased near the
site. To register, click
here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013oWAw0_cXwzTL-RVi-3w7bfFWGaasBwdgSsnWHyfldJOHpBozWAjCtqoikqp_Bm7QsUl_BeTudBqYpgPizAK4SGv1emFEVpT7Q7oVszoyNzfL_iiW8SGIiprBZBpzCkbMGPE3iw_mvDaXpnWV5a1Ao0V8QEBJSgTFmjjtMlyE1CWQCkPfMQ9q-13jNe74FgjlVnAnwUgpbydmCiHq0n5uGysj2cWv858tV-AY6y8vTs8O3APrG9Cmp8rkgHrhbtSNpPaemcrmpDlCAceGlqMLI2SNGixJherb94_jsg2voavBnvp7FcoAo_DNR_EixUkUmwG6UuDOfbM4Rzn_wGcfEoWpdm1o4G-v-A7nGk9c0AUNMupeuferh7QvfSK9RSu8EvXMm_VJ7xv0R3ZdHRPbBLASyx9Y3K4KU3RIMcJH_A=&c=tNcQdlp8r9d8QqHKTrQKwkoBm19CLV5jNXq4zrjyYUO8u_J8_AIDSA==&ch=gytnQuaIbYjGPmOf8hGCQCH2St4AnOJIPWlHOjeZU59zBR7XLH2WIw==>
.

·    Work with the Met Council on Jewish Poverty to help run an
Environmental Fair at their senior residence on West 61st Street. To RSVP,
please email socialaction at anschechesed.org.

·    There will also be family-/child-friendly volunteer activities at the
synagogue in the afternoon.



*Room to Grow Toy Drive: *Help a baby in need! Contribute to the Room to
Grow toy drive. Bring new or nearly new toys in truly excellent condition
and appropriate for a child under the age of 3 to Congregation Ansche
Chesed (100th Street at West End Avenue). The drive will run through
Friday, January 17th. Learn more at
www.roomtogrow.org.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013oWAw0_cXwzTL-RVi-3w7bfFWGaasBwdgSsnWHyfldJOHpBozWAjCrJoh5f5DGv4AcVqFhd6OJmcTB8BAa7PV37iBAfKwMYoE8m-MpPkDclJ05X1FCK_qd8GTfCuCAtQrGt0GxgyG0lvvh16KT-3VfpsY7971iXgK9kN1M74E30=&c=tNcQdlp8r9d8QqHKTrQKwkoBm19CLV5jNXq4zrjyYUO8u_J8_AIDSA==&ch=gytnQuaIbYjGPmOf8hGCQCH2St4AnOJIPWlHOjeZU59zBR7XLH2WIw==>



*NYPD Coat & Food Drive: *Ongoing through February 7th. There are more than
100,000 requests for coats; please help! Local drop-off sites include the 26
th, 28th, 30th, 32nd, 33rd & 34th Precincts, the Municipal Credit Union at
280 St. Nicholas Ave., Pinkberry at 93rd & Broadway, 414 Amsterdam or 2041
Broadway, NY Kids Club at 601-644 Amsterdam or 169 Amsterdam, and Janovic
Plaza at 159 W. 72nd St. (http://www.newyorkcares.org/coat-drive/map.) Anyone
in need of a coat can call the Coat Drive Hotline: 646-801-4022.







****EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES** *** (7 items)*



*FREE artists’ and writers’ residency *located in Chapala, Mexico in May
2014, through 360 XOCHI QUETZAL. Writers, visual artists, photographers,
musicians and new media makers will find inspiration from the gorgeous lake
and surrounding mountains. Application deadline: Saturday, January 18th.
Info: http://www.artistcommunities.org/residencies/360-xochi-quetzal.



*News for Educators from Word Up Community Bookshop *We're looking for more
ways to help serve the Washington Heights/Inwood community, and so we're
sending a *brief survey* out to local educators. You're the experts — we're
looking for your feedback and ideas so that we can best direct our
energies. Word Up is committed to becoming a great resource for the kids in
our neighborhood. If you are an educator, let us know your thoughts:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16-acsrMwCepwzuiJMe5xsFNThQvMZtioGaYiMLt4aAw/viewform.
Word Up also offers a *School Shares option of our CSB program*, a
membership system modeled after Community Share Agriculture (CSA) that
gives members their pick from our crop of used books. We offer CSB School
Shares for teachers and schools in order to encourage your students to
participate in the store. For $50, every kid in your class will get a
wooden nickel, redeemable for any used book between $1-$5, and the teacher
will get a free tote bag. This means that you'll get far more value than
you pay for, because your students can all choose $5 titles from our
shelves. We want to inspire young readers! More info about the CSB is here:
http://wordupbooks.wordpress.com/csb/<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwordupbooks.wordpress.com%2Fcsb%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGaFTWHFUPB9K3sw_Yi7HLZaWhwaQ>
.



*Free ESOL Classes for all Levels: *The Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corp. is offering FREE English classes to anyone in the community. Classes
start in January. For more information (including schedule and venue) and
to register, CALL NOW: Edwin Rosado, 212-453-5381.



*Pre-HSE/GED Program for Adults & Young Adults *in the community who lack
the reading, writing and/or math skills needed to attain a High School
Equivalency (GED) Diploma. Education + Skills + Vision + Interests + Goals
+ Values = CAREER! Program offerings include but are not limited to Pre-HSE
(GED) instruction; active, participatory learning; guest speakers. Classes
are FREE and start in January. Apply NOW! For more information, call Edwin
Rosado at 212-453-5381, or walk-in (Mon-Fri, 9-5) at the Northern Manhattan
Improvement Corp., 76 Wadsworth Ave. (@ W. 177th St.).



*Fiction workshops with Danielle Lazarin. *Finding Your Way Into Story is a
one-day intensive where students will focus on the first steps of getting
stories onto paper. Saturday, January 25th, 10am-2pm, $100. The Level 1
Fiction Workshop is an 8-week class for short story writers who are ready
to give and receive feedback on their work in a respectful and constructive
environment and who wish to develop further their understanding of the
fundamentals of fiction. Eight Wednesday evenings (7pm-9pm), beginning
February 5th. $350. 10% discount if you register for both courses. All
classes take place at the Bread & Yoga/Scribble Art Studios in Inwood.
*Info*<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1036220373&msgid=2139716&act=7NP2&c=424717&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icebergwriting.com>
or
icebergwriting at gmail.com.



*CUNY in the Heights Open Houses for Winter 2014 Session *Education is
closer than it appears. Learn about offerings for the Winter 2014 session,
including classes in Healthcare certification, language arts, education,
English, computer training, professional certification, and more. Day and
evening sessions available. Also offering “Saturday College for Kids,”
academic enhancement, cultural/recreational enrichment and STEM for
elementary-, middle- and high-school students. All classes at 5030 Broadway
(btw. W. 213th & W. 214th Streets). For more information or to register,
call 212-567-7132 or visit www.cunyintheheights.com. Come to one of our
open houses: Saturday, January 18th, 11am-2pm or Wednesday, January 22nd,
5pm-8pm.



*Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. (NMIC) Educational Opportunities *NMIC
has variety of training and educational programs including English classes
for speakers of other languages, and GED training for adults & young adults
who lack the reading, writing and/or math skills needed to obtain a high
school equivalency degree. Call them at 212-453-5381 or 212-453-5399 for
more information or to register for these programs, which are FREE, and
occur at NMIC’s offices, 76 Wadsworth Ave. btw. W. 176th & W. 177th Streets.







****JOBS & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES** *** (7 items)*



*Part-time Position at the JCC/WH Food Pantry: *The Jewish Community
Council of Washington Heights is looking to hire someone bilingual
(English/Spanish) to help at our food pantry. It will be on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays & Thursdays, from 11am-1pm. New hire will primarily be showing
clients in through the side entrance of the building and accompanying them
to the elevator to go up to the pantry. If interested, please contact
infor at jccwhi.com.



*Part-time Position at the Nagle Ave. “Y”: *The YM & YWHA of Washington
Heights and Inwood is looking for a part-time Spanish language teacher. The
position requires a minimum of two hours a week at the Y, teaching both
beginner and intermediate levels of Spanish to English speakers. This is a
paid position. For more information, or to apply, please reach out to
Deborah at dkatznelson at ywashhts.org. DKatznelson at ywashhts.org.



*Full-time Position at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School,* a
480-student Washington Heights middle school featured in The New York Times
(http://www.tepcharter.org/nytimes.php) and on 60 Minutes (
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/charter-schools-125k-experiment/), is seeking
a Bilingual Office Manager with the skills, experience and energy to be the
backbone of our school’s day-to-day operations. If you have anyone you’d
like to refer, please encourage them to apply, and drop me an email as
well. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a highly organized
problem-solver and a strong communicator. Key responsibilities include
providing excellent customer service to all students, their families and
other visitors; direct outgoing school communication; maintain the main
office; manage procurement of office supplies; organize various school
events, including parent teacher conferences, open houses, concerts, photo
day, screenings, etc.; serve as an administrative support for Parent
Association; enter and maintain data; and support the student
recruitment/enrollment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years
relevant experience, complete Spanish fluency and proficiency in Microsoft
Word, Excel & Outlook. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience,
and including full benefits package (medical, vision, dental and 403b
retirement plan, and approximately 8 weeks of vacation time). To apply for
this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to
office-jobs at tepcharter.org. Your cover letter MUST indicate that you are
completely fluent in Spanish. Candidates who are not fluent in Spanish will
not be considered.



*USA.gov has information to help expand your professional opportunities! *Check
out job-related education and training information on
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You'll find resources on certifications, apprenticeships, financial aid,
and more. Visit USA.gov's Finding a
Job<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTA0LjI3MDcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDEwNC4yNzA3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTIzMzQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxvcnJpc3JpdHRlckBnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWVsb3JyaXNyaXR0ZXJAZ21haWwuY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtml>to
search for jobs, get resume and interview tips, and avoid job scams.



*John Jay College Spring ’14 Job & Internship Fair *SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, March 6th, 1pm-5pm. At John Jay’s  Centers for Career &
Professional Development, 524 W. 59th St. For more information call
212-237-8754 or emal recruit at jjay.cuny.edu. To register, visit
https://jjay-cuny-csm.symplicity.com/employers/



*Congressional Internship *Do you know a high school senior, college
student, or a recent grad who would be a great candidate for the
Congressional Collegiate Internship Program? Applications for the Spring
program are now open. Congressional Interns are an integral part of the
team; assignments include conducting research, managing constituent
inquiries, attending meetings, preparing briefings/memos, and staffing
events. They also participate in a series of service projects and small
group meetings with the Congressional member to explore and discuss policy
aspects of issues being debated in Congress. There also are opportunities
to attend events within the District and throughout the City. Upon
completion, interns receive a Certificate of Special Congressional
Recognition in appreciation of your participation in the internship
program. Please visit http://rangel.house.gov/helping-you/internships for
more information about the internship and the offices that participate in
the program(NYC/WDC). Complete an application by visiting
http://rangel.house.gov/internshipform, or email your resume and cover
letter for consideration to:socrates.solano at mail.house.gov. The deadline to
apply for the Spring term is February 5, 2014.



*Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. (NMIC) Training Opportunities *NMIC
has variety of training and educational programs for young adults (16-24,
depending on the program) who are unemployed and not in school. Call them
at 212-453-5381 or 212-453-5399 for more information or to apply for the
Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) or the Youth Empowered to Succeed
(YES) Program, which are FREE, and occur at NMIC’s offices, 76 Wadsworth
Ave. btw. W. 176th & W. 177th Streets.







****NEWS, INFORMATION & ONGOING EVENTS*** (7 items)*



*Neighborhood Grants: *The Citizens’ Committee for New York City awards
grants from $500-$3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and
school improvement projects addressing issues that they identify as
important to them. From East Tremont in the Bronx to West Brighton on
Staten Island, the groups they support are carrying out projects as varied
as community gardening, theatre & fine arts, nutrition awareness,
composting, beautification, tenant organizing, youth education, physical
fitness, public safety and more! For the application or more information,
visit http://www.citizensnyc.org/grants, email grants at citizensnyc.org or
call 212-822-9580 (Ari) or 212-822-9568 (Will). Deadline is January 27th,
2014.



*Holy Trinity Church Inwood *(20 Cumming Street @ Seaman Ave.) is seeking
artists to exhibit in a three-month solo exhibition in the church’s Narthex
Gallery. To coincide with other programming, they seek an exhibition on the
theme of water, but also look to other themes. Works should be easy to
hang; there is no space for free-standing work. Interested artists should
send work samples or link to website, artist statement and contact
info to:Jennifer
McGregor <jjmcgregor at verizon.net?subject=Holy%20Trinity%20Church%20exhibits>at
jjmcgregor at verizon.net.



*Arts Stroll Poster Contest **Deadline EXTENDED to February 21st!*** Show
us what will make the 11th Stroll a special one. For more information go to:
http://www.nomaanyc.org/2013/11/call-for-submissions-2014-uptown-arts-stroll-poster-contest/
.



*Spirit of Community: Art and Activism in Washington Heights & Inwood *in
collaboration with Community Works and Interchurch Center with: Andrea
Arroyo, Felipe Galindo, Chris Garcia, Kathleen Granados, Rosa Naparstek,
Rene de los Santos, Diana Schmertz and Lisa Turngren. The Interchurch
Center, 475 Riverside Drive, NYC. (Click here for
*Info*<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1036220373&msgid=2139716&act=7NP2&c=424717&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nomaanyc.org%2F2013%2F11%2Fexhibitions-latin-roots-spirit-of-community%2F>*.)
*Through Friday, January 24th.



*“Memories Interlaced,”* an exhibit by Uptown artist and NoMAA grantee
Andrea Arroyo, examine notions of memory, belonging and body image. At the
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940
Broadway @ W. 166th St. Click for
*Info*<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1036220373&msgid=2139716&act=7NP2&c=424717&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andreaarroyo.com%2F>*.
*Extended through January 24.



*A note from a constituent about the MTA Bus Time app: *I rarely get
evangelical about anything technological. But I've recently discovered and
have begun using a terrific, free MTA bus app. This app is extremely easy
to use. Once you've installed it on your mobile phone, all you have to do
is punch in the number of the bus line you hope to use (like M79 for the
crosstown bus on 79th Street in Manhattan). When you hit the search icon,
it shows you exactly where all the buses on that line are. One list for
each direction. So, for example, if you're on 79th Street and Fifth Avenue
and hoping to east to west , the app may tell you that there's a bus on
Park Avenue coming your way and another on Third Avenue. The app even shows
if the bus is AT a particular stop or is APPROACHING. If you regularly or
occasionally use public buses, this is definitely worth looking into.
Here's the link: http://bustime.mta.info/



*Uptown Games Return *on Saturday March 29th. Enjoy a day of competitive
track-and-field events for elementary- and middle-school children
(3rd-8thgrades) in the historic Washington Heights Armory. Register
solo, or as
part of your school’s team. For more information and registration forms,
call 212-544-0173 or email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org.







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David Baily

Regional Director

State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD

5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034

(212) 544-0173 (ph)

(212) 544-0256 (fx)
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