[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <2/19/15 edition; 98 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, February 19th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Please note many new free art and performing arts classes for children and
continuing ed opportunities for adults, as well as many cultural events and
meetings this weekend and next week. Also note: Kindergarten Connect
application deadline is **TODAY** The deadline for the NoMAA ArtStroll
Poster Contest is Monday. (See “Next week” section.) Applications for the
Community Education Council are now being accepted, and there are several
blood drives tomorrow, and in the coming weeks. And be sure to check out
the many events next week to celebrate Black History and Dominican Heritage
Month. Please also note free tax preparation assistance at several venues
throughout the district.*



Kudos to uptown’s own Lin-Manuel Miranda on his critically acclaimed new
musical, “Hamilton,” about the US “Founding Father” who graces the $10
bill. Who knew US history could be this cool?!
*http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/theater/review-in-hamilton-lin-manuel-miranda-forges-democracy-through-rap.html
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·         *Tonight & tomorrow (7 items)*

·         *This weekend (9 items)*

·         *Next week (17 items)*

·         *Next weekend (3 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (15 items)*

·         *How You Can Help (8 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·         *Classes & educational resources/information (9 items)*

·         *Jobs, vocational resources & training opportunities (5 items)*

·         *Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Contests, Awards & Exhibitions (13
items)*

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

·         *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (7 items)*



*Timothy Hamlett is still missing!* *(See “How You Can Help” section for
details.)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







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

*FACE OUT & Story Circle: Crossing Broadway by Robert W. Snyder **Crossing
Broadway: Washington Heights and the Promise of New York City *by Robert W.
Snyder, is a book about the civic and social history of Washington Heights
from the 1930s to (nearly) the present. In a chapter that begins at the
dawn of integration, he examines pivotal moments in the histories of George
Washington High School, PS 187, and the community school board to explore
the triumphs and challenges that activists, principals, teachers, and
students have confronted in our neighborhood's schools. On February 19th at
Word Up, Robert will read a short excerpt from his book and then open up a
discussion about education uptown in the form of a story circle. Bring and
share your own stories about going to school in Washington Heights! *Thursday,
February 19th, 7pm–9pm.*



*NYC Prevention Resource Center “Brown Bag Series” / Session 1:
Photovoice *Pack
your lunch and come to the NYC PRC’s monthly “mini-trainings” that will
cover a variety of topics. Session 2 will be 90 minutes devoted to
Photovoice. Photovoice is a community-based research tool that integrates
photography and discussion to examine issues from the perspective of
“resident experts” aka the people that live there. The essentials of
photovoice will be covered and examples will be shown. Additional sessions
will cover strategic prevention framework (assessment & capacity; planning
& logic models; implementation & evaluation) and sustainability, and will
be held at the same time, usually on the 3rd Friday of each month, through
June. At 105 E. 22nd St., suite 517. RSVP to Karla Bueno (
kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540) by the previous Wednesday.
Registration will be limited to approximately 10-15 people. Light
refreshments will be provided to accompany your lunch. *Friday, February
20th, noon – 1:30pm.*



*Selling to Government Workshop *Each and every day, the government buys
from private and non-profit firms. This workshop offers an introduction to
government contracting and prepares businesses to locate opportunities in
their area of expertise. Come and learn how your business can begin to
pursue contracts at the city, state and federal levels, including:
purchasing practices, how to register with various government agencies, how
to identiy your target market, where to find procurement opportunities, the
bidding process from beginning to end, and how to assess your company’s
potential for success in government contracting. 1524 Amsterdam Ave. Free,
but space is limited! RSVP to Lawrence Miles, 212-491-9640 x103 or
lmiles at nywcc.org. *Friday, February 20th, noon – 2:30pm.*



*Blood Drives: Help Out with an Emergency Blood Shortage!* To schedule an
appointment visit here:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560
or call 800-933-2566. Please bring identification with photo or signature.
At the bus mobile at Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, *Friday, February
20th, 11am – 5pm. *(See “How you can help” section for additional
dates/venues.)



*KidCinemaFest Monthly Film Series: Animal Channel *(Dir. Maite Ruiz de
Austri, Spain, Animation, 78 min, in English. ) Cathy the stork, Nicolás
the mouse and his family must close the cinema where they work for a
living. TV's time has arrived and a lot of the viewer's prefer staying at
home watching the new TV programs. They're brave and imaginative so they
decide to become the new reporters of Papá Ratón's new TV channel. They get
a camera and all the needed material and they try to find the program that
will let them be the new TV stars. It will not be easy. FREE! Recommended
for all ages. For more info: www.kidcinemafest.com
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/ kidcinemafe at gmail.com / 917.242.0811. At the Alianza Dominicana Cultural
Center, 530 W. 166th St., at St Nicholas Ave. *Friday, February 20th at
4pm.*



*Audition for Alice in Wonderland*, a new production by the Pied Piper
Children's Theatre of NYC. For ages 5-11. Children auditioning do not need
to prepare anything, just show up! There are no appointments, please plan
to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to 5pm in order to fill out paperwork. The
audition will be held in group format and should last approximately one
hour. Rehearsals begin March 16th for performances May 9, 10, 16, & 17. To
learn more, visit us at www.piedpipertheatre.com or email
info at piedpipertheatre.com. At the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church, 20
Cumming St. (corner of Seaman Avenue, one block north of Dyckman Street A
train station). *Fridays, February 20th & 27th at 5pm. *



*DEADLINE for NYC Council Discretionary Expense / Capital Project
applications. *See “Loans, grants, scholarships, contests, awards &
exhibitions” section, below.







****THIS WEEKEND*** (9 items)*

*Birding: Eagles with the Urban Park Rangers* Meet at the Payson Center,
Dyckman Street one half block west of Payson Avenue. This program will be
mostly outdoors, but we will use the Center as a place to warm up before
and afterwards. *Saturday, February 21st at 9am.*



*Immigration Clinic - *Apply for Naturalization and DACA. One-to-one
appointments. Sponsored by Councilmember Mark Levine. At the Manhattanville
Community Center, 530 W. 133rd St., btw Amsterdam & Broadway. For more
information or to RSVP, call 212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov.
*Saturday, February 21st, 10am - 4pm.*



*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.*



*e r a Dance Collective presents F / / / You, Socrates *"F / / / You,
Socrates" rejects mind-body dualism and the idea that bodies are a prison
in which the soul is trapped. It is a multimedia art installation, a
marriage of visual art and movement, in celebration of bodies and the
people inside them. e r a Dance Collective is a group of movers
passionately committed to exploring improvisation and, through it,
discovering identity and authenticity through physical, intimate, and
neurotic movement. The Collective has performed in the WAXworks
choreographic showcase at Triskelion Arts in Williamsburg and Fertile
Ground at Green Space in Long Island City. They held their own open
showings at Gibney Dance Center and at Barnard College in April 2013.
*Saturday,
February 21st, 2pm–8pm.*



*Artists’ Talk: La Lucha / Quisqueya & Haiti, One Island *An exhibition by
Yelaine Rodriguez in collaboration with Haiti Cultural Exchange (
www.haiticulturalx.org). At the Rio Penthouse Gallery I, 10 Fort Washington
Ave., btw. W. 159th & W. 160th Streets. Exhibit runs through February 27th.
Free! *Saturday, February 21st.*



*Macy's Sunday Story Time at the New York Historical Society.* Hear a
different tale every Sunday of NYC and the people who made it great from
the seventeenth century to present day. Ages 3-7. Free with Family pass
from cool culture (to obtain info on how to register your family for the
family pass reach out to your school's staff). The New York Historical
Society is located at 170 Central Park West at W. 77th St. *Sundays at
11:30am.*



*Gagá Pa'l Pueblo *Usually taking place every Sunday in the summertime at
Anne Loftus Playground at Fort Tryon Park, Gagá pa’l pueblo is a gathering
of folks preserving, enhancing, and practicing Afro-Dominican traditional
music. Now that it’s winter, we're bringing the celebration indoors once a
month. *Sunday, February 22nd, 3pm–6pm.*



*Marjorie Eliot & Parlor Entertainment Present* The 3:30 pm Sunday
Concerts, a series of jazz concerts in Marjorie Elliot's apartment which
have taken place for the past 23 years. Marjorie has now added Theatre-At-
Six-Thirty, Plays Written by Marjorie Eliot at 6:30 pm. Both jazz and
theatre performances will take place every Sunday through the end of the
year. No charge, but donations are appreciated. 555 Edgecombe Avenue, 3F
(Ring #107). Info:  212-781-6595. *Sundays at 3:30p, & 6:30pm. *



*New York Youth Symphony *Named one of the “Future Fifteen” by Latina
Magazine, Elena Urioste joins the Symphony for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. At
the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. For more information, call
212-568-1157. FREE! *Sunday, February 22nd at 5pm *(doors open at 4:30pm).







****NEXT WEEK*** (17 items)*

*Blood Drives: Help Out with an Emergency Blood Shortage!* To schedule an
appointment visit here:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560
or call 800-933-2566. Please bring identification with photo or signature.
At NYP/The Allen Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St., Thayer Conference
Room. *Monday, February 23rd, 11am – 5pm. *(See “How you can help” section
for additional dates/venues.)



*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. ***EXTENDED**
Deadline: Monday, February 23rd at 5pm.*



*Community Meeting on Police-Community Relations *Last year, the country
witnessed events that shook the foundation of our police-community
relations. From Ferguson to New York, we were left with questions on how to
bring about the changes necessary to improve interactions between officers
and our communities. While the flash-points that drove this issue into the
public eye have subsided, we must continue to seek ways to improve these
community bonds, lest we allow injustices to go unaddressed. Please join
the Barack Obama Democratic Club for this important discussion on the
current conditions of police-community relations in our community and our
city with a focus on strategies toward strengthening them. The evening’s
format will include a panel discussion and smaller breakout groups. At the
Church of the Intercession (550 W. 155th St., just east of Broadway. *Monday,
February 23rd at 6:30pm.*



*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.*



*Immigration Attorney *For residency, visas, and sponsorship. One-to-one
appointments. At the office of Councilmember Mark Levine, 500 W. 141st St.
(corner of Amsterdam Ave.). For more information or to RSVP, call
212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Tuesday, February 24th,
1pm - 8pm.*



*Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms, *with Guest Speaker: Shoshana Werber. Join
us for a special presentation on nutrition for new and breastfeeding moms.
Topics will include: nutrition tips and how to increase calorie, fluids,
vitamin/ mineral and fiber intake; snacking and eating on the go; food
safety; baby’s introduction to solids; childhood obesity prevention. At the
Nagle Ave. Y Community Room (54 Nagle Ave.) Free, and open to the public.
For more information contact Kelly at: kswails at ywashhts.org. *Tuesday,
February 24th, 2:30pm—3:30pm.*



*Black History & Women’s History Month Art Exhibit *Variety of paintings,
drawings, sculpture and mixed media works from a variety of NYC artists, on
display through the end of March. Opening reception will honor Ronald Cook
of Convent Ave. Baptist Church, Jean Chulmers of the 144th Street block
Association, and State Committeewoman / District Leader Theresa Freeman
(posthumously). Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored with Senator
Adriano Espaillat and Councilmember Mark Levine. At Castle Gardens, 625 W.
140th St. For more information or to RSVP, call 212-928-6814 or email
district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Tuesday, February 24th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*CB12 Public Hearing on Mayor’s Preliminary Budget* (as part of the CB12
General Meeting) Give us your comments on the City’s responses to the
Community Board’s priorities for the FY ’16 (7/1/15-6/30/16) expense and
capital budgets including the following services: police, fire, health and
mental health, education, housing, economic development, libraries,
subways, street repaving, sanitation, environment, job training, homeless
services, domestic violence, and more. By providing your input and voicing
your concerns, you help to ensure that the community is heard. Please call
212-568-8500 for more information and for a copy of the FY’16 Preliminary
Budget Register for Community Board 12. At the Myrna L. Daniels Auditorium
of NY-Presbyterian’s Milstein Hospital Building, 173  Ft. Washington Ave.,
btw. W. 165th / 168th Street. *Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm. *



*Hearing on Ensuring English Language Learners Receive Appropriate
Educational Services and Res. 388 *The City Council’s Education Committee
will hold an oversight hearing on “Ensuring English Language Learners
Receive Appropriate Educational Services” as well as to consider Res. 388.
This hearing would examine the current supports and services for ELLs as
well as the impact of implementation of the new Common Core standards on
ELL students. We invite members of Community Education Councils, parents,
students, educators, advocates, and all other stakeholders and interested
members of the public to testify at this hearing. Testimony will be limited
to 2-3 minutes per person to allow as many as possible to testify. Although
the hearing starts at 1pm, the Administration (Department of Education), as
well as other witnesses (such as elected officials) have been invited to
testify and answer questions from Council Members at the outset, so we do
not expect to hear from others until sometime after 3pm. Please make sure
you fill out a witness slip on the desk of the Sergeant-at-arms if you wish
to testify. If you plan to bring written testimony, please bring at least
20 copies. If you are unable to attend the hearing and wish to submit
written testimony, please email your testimony to jatwell at council.nyc.gov.
In the Council Chambers at City Hall. *Wednesday, February 25th at
**1pm. *(Public
testimony is estimated to begin sometime after 3pm.)



*Hearing on the PANYNJ Bus Stations *The City Council’s Committee on
Transportation will hold an oversight hearing on “Oversight – Examining the
State of the Port Authority’s New York City Bus Stations, Progress of
Renovations, and Impacts on Surrounding Communities”. Please make sure you
fill out a witness slip on the desk of the Sergeant-at-arms if you wish to
testify. If you plan to bring written testimony, please bring at least 20
copies. If you are unable to attend the hearing and wish to submit written
testimony, please email your testimony to lacosta at council.nyc.gov. In the
Council’s Committee Room at 250 Broadway, 16th floor. *Wednesday, February
25th at **10am. *(Public testimony is estimated to begin sometime after
11:30am.)



*Inwood’s Changing Forest: Tree Inventory, Social and Ecological Assessment*
A partnership among the Natural Areas Conservancy, NYC Department of Parks
& Recreation, and the USDA Forest Service. Speakers from all three will
present preliminary results from the Inwood Hill Park project at the Payson
Center. The presentation will include maps and measurements on the trees
that have been surveyed for the project thus far, as well as an overview of
social and ecological data collection citywide, with an emphasis on Inwood
Hill Park's unique natural areas. In addition, preliminary data from the
ongoing four-season survey of park users will be presented. At the Payson
Center, Inwood Hill Park, near the corner of Dyckman St. and Payson Ave.
Space is limited -PLEASE REGISTER at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inwoods-changing-forest-tree-inventory-social-and-ecological-assessment-tickets-15497068148.
*Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm.*



*Park West Policy Forum February Meeting: Housing* Daniel Marks-Cohen, Vice
President Housing Partnership Development Corporation, will present the New
Broadway Plan which proposes to rezone portions of Broadway from W. 125th
to W. 155th Streets to build 3,000 units of new housing in West Harlem.
With mandatory inclusionary housing, 50% or 1,500 apartments would be
permanently affordable. When completed, this would be the largest creation
of affordable housing in Manhattan since 1959, when Baruch Houses (2,391
units) was completed. At Saint Michael's Church, 225 W. 99th St. *Wednesday,
February 25th, 6:30pm – 9pm.*



*Harassment in the Halls: A Conversation About Teen Sexual Harassment and
Violence *Join us in honor of *Teen Violence Awareness Month* to explore
the persistent problem and learn how some amazing advocates are jumping in
to stop it! The developers and producers of *Slut*, Katie Cappiello and Meg
McInerney, alongside youth organizers and activists Jennifer Loubriel and
Imade Ojo from Girls for Gender Equity and Destiny Mabry from Day One come
together for an honest conversation about the everyday acceptance of
violence in schools that should be anything but "normal." Research shows
that approximately 85% of girls and 76% of boys report sexual harassment as
a part of life at school, and 20% of adolescent girls experience dating
violence. Teens, parents, teachers, and advocates are welcome to join the
discussion! Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the
public, but please consider joining NOW NYC ($15 and up) to support our
work. At the LeRoy Neiman Art Center, 2785 Frederick Douglas Blvd, Click
here to RSVP:
http://nownyc.org/events/activist-night-teen-dating-violence-panel. *Wednesday,
February 25th at 6:30pm.*



*The R3 (Real Rent Reform) Coalition* is a city-wide coalition fighting to
improve the rent laws, has begun having its monthly meetings in different
parts of the city. This year  is a big one for tenants since the rent
crisis is worse than ever and we need put massive pressure on the
legislature and the governor. The January meeting will be in Northern
Manhattan, since Northern Manhattan has a huge percentage of rent-regulated
tenants. 1199 is supporting this effort as well. We would like to have as
major a participation as possible. So far, the Barack Obama Democratic
Club, Riverside Edgecombe Neighborhood Association (RENA), Mirabel Sisters,
and Community Boards 9 & 12, will be co-sponsoring the meeting together
with the R3 Coalition. We need to all unite, since the Republicans are in
control of the Senate, we need a huge effort to improve the rent laws! The
meeting will be held at 99 Fort Washington Ave. (btw. W. 163rd & 1644th
Streets). *Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm.* (Rescheduled from snow
cancellation earlier this month.)



*Meet Us at La Galeria *Join us for a discussion on negritud/blackness in
the Dominican Republic and the Diaspora. Using articles, social media, and
other resources, we will discuss what it means to be black in the Dominican
Republic and the Diaspora. La Galería is the place in which family,
neighbors, and guests gather to discuss everything from the latest chisme
to social and political issues. It is the place where dialogue and debate
are welcomed and encouraged. Galerías are not exclusive to a particular
class; some are built-in, others are an impromptu creation. We are
recreating galerías to provoke conversations on topics that affect
Dominicans in the Diaspora. *Thursday, February 26th, 6:30pm–9pm.*



*A of Celebration Dominican Classical Composers & Musicians *with Maestro
Leonardo Ivan Dominguez. Featuring the Camerata Washington Heights Chamber
Orchestra & Conjunto Folklorico Dominicano. Admission is free for all
concerts, but registration is required due to limited seating capacity:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-concert-series-a-celebration-of-dominican-classical-composers-and-musicians-tickets-969665295.
Presented by the Association of Dominican Classical Artists, and
co-sponsored by the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and the Honorable NYC
Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez. At Aaron Davis Hall, Theater B, Convent
Ave., between W. 133rd & W. 135th Streets. *Thursday, February 26th at 7pm.*



*Audition for Alice in Wonderland*, a new production by the Pied Piper
Children's Theatre of NYC. For ages 5-11. Children auditioning do not need
to prepare anything, just show up! There are no appointments, please plan
to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to 5pm in order to fill out paperwork. The
audition will be held in group format and should last approximately one
hour. Rehearsals begin March 16th for performances May 9, 10, 16, & 17. To
learn more, visit us at www.piedpipertheatre.com or email
info at piedpipertheatre.com. At the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church, 20
Cumming St. (corner of Seaman Avenue, one block north of Dyckman Street A
train station). *Friday, February 27th at 5pm. *







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (3 items)*

*Know Your Educational Rights Workshop Series: Students’ Curriculum and
Personnel *An excellent education begins with knowledgable parents.
Translation and lunch provided. FREE for all District 6 parents. At the
CEC6 offices in PS 48: 4360 Broadway (near W. 187th St.), 5th floor
conference room. For more information, call 917-521-3793 or email
cec6 at schools.nyc.gov. *Tuesday, February 24th –or- Saturday, February 28th,
10am – noon. *



*Dominican Heritage Month Celebration *Dominican Sunday, in collaboration
with the office of NYC Councilmember Mark Levine invite you to join the
Manhattan Valley Community to celebrate Dominican Heritage month. Featuring
Dominican food, folklore, recognitions, surprises, and more! In the Senior
Center at 211 W. 107th St., (btw. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.). For more
information, email info at dsinc.org, call 212-749-0781 or 718-663-9546 or
visit Dominicansunday at hotmail.com. *Sunday, February 28th at 5pm.*



*Malcolm X “Rock Those Reads” **Literacy Across Harlem Day* *is a day on
which we ask Harlemites to carry reading materials proudly and publicly as
an example to all of the power of reading. This month we will remember
Malcolm X, a voracious reader who used both his book knowledge and his
street knowledge to fight for justice here in Harlem and beyond. Community
members young and old will gather in front of the Hotel Theresa (7th Ave.
between W. 124/125th Streets), and will take turns reading their favorite
passages from **The Autobiography of Malcolm X**.** In addition, we're
asking folks to stop by during that 90-minute block to donate a new or
gently used copy of* *The Autobiography**,** which we will pass on to teens
and young adults caught up in the criminal-justice system. **Sunday, March
1st**, 3:30pm – 5pm.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (15 items)*

*Exhibits at the Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing* Coming to an end on
Monday: *Siberiana
by Irene Nedelay*, oil paintings of magical family stories from Siberia.
Beginning on March 2nd: *Moments of Contact by Diana Schmertz*. Diana
Schmertz’ paintings of hands and fingers enfolded or in their own little
bubbles, invites the viewer to engage at a distance as well as at close
range, simultaneously to understand relationships from both the subjective
and the objective, the ordered and the chaotic. Artist's 551 Fort
Washington Avenue at W. 185th St. Call 212-568-8304 for open hours. Opening
Reception, *Monday, March 2nd, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.*



*Albany Lobby Day for Immigration Reform *The New York Immigration
Colaition (NYIC) invites you to join immigrant advocates from across New
York State for the New York Immigration Coalition *Day of Action in Albany*.
The purpose of the day is to bring immigrant voices to Albany and to share
the NYIC’s Immigrant Equality Agenda with policymakers in the state
capitol. Buses will be leaving from locations in Manhattan, Long Island,
and Westchester. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mX-xZZQ6bsMiPW6Vqytu1MGtATrFRF30gqk_-iJym9k/viewform.
*Tuesday, March **3rd.*



*James Tristan Redding in Concert *“For listeners of intelligent and
sometimes funny singers like John Prine, Bob Schneider, Steve Goodman, and
Loudon Wainwright, to discover a new artist is surpassed in joy only by
learning that your new favorite songwriter is performing close by in the
near future. Well, have you met James Tristan Redding? With songs equally
poignant and playful, you won't want to miss this newcomer's upcoming
concert in Harlem.” At the Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton
Powell, Jr. Blvd. Free! www.jamestristanredding.com. *Wednesday, March 4th,
10pm.*



*International Women's Day Award *Centro Altagracia de Fe y Justicia is
honoring our own Deputy Director Cynthia Carrion at their annual
International Women's Day Dinner! This dinner is a wonderful chance to not
only congratulate Cynthia on all her efforts, but support a fellow
organization working to improve the lives of Northern Manhattan residents.
Tickets are $30 each, and they can be purchased in advance at
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Voz4qRxXzYiNyfy7-1CCi1fKdDg1y5vHrxUg6UQs07G_Y0q2-sEE3jl_5V2MbxNLt-zQuNFu48Z6JbKIbuAv2feJ_87waIHLmAIcD3ESvxGtU9TxQ85B72iUR6RL-mtfzERSNj4dxrlCqvjPAAHfuiUZgEglPAPvh74lmNng7eaRkfD5RrCxjLJD1gIzltFjDDdFB-QSMzk=&c=RO6PHi3BT27Sjp0o6fVe_C9K_zEnkGA5I6v2HchLvpjr8teb4szrCw==&ch=MvG4ESmJatQgphp10XY9KYY4txbT4jidHYyzX9fTxDLXMnd3DvEXBQ==>
or
212-568-2115. At 809 Restaurant & Lounge, 112 Dyckman St.* Thursday March
5th, 6pm – 9pm.*



*Jo Mikals-Aldachi @ Indian Road* *Café* An exhibition (through March 21st)
of gouache and oil paintings, curated by Jeff Hoppa. For more information,
visit www.mikals-adachi.com, or www.jeffhoppa.com, or call 212-942-7451. At
the Indian Road Café, 600 W. 218th St., across from Baker Field. *Artist’s
reception Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 – 8:30pm.*



*Housing Workshop * Applying for affordable housing, legal advice,
organizing tenants. Open Forum. At MS 54 Booker T Washington Beacon Program
Auditorium, 103 W. 107th St. For more information or to RSVP, call
212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Thursday, March 5th,
6:30pm – 8:30pm.*



*Nature’s Music Workshop with the Urban Park Rangers* Learn about what
trees and natural materials are used to build modern day and tribal musical
instruments.  Examples of instruments including log drums, native American
flute will be on display. Participants will construct an authentic Native
American Instrument. Registration required. At Inwood Hill Park's Payson
Center, on Dyckman Street, one half block west of Payson Avenue. To
register visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, February 25
th. *Saturday, March 7th, noon** - 2 pm.*



*18th Annual College Fair *This is an opportunity to visit 60+ universities
and colleges across the United States under one roof. In addition to the
college information booths, workshops will be available on a variety of
topics, such as choosing a college, scholarships and admissions, financial
aid, test prep, and other pertinent issues and information for parents and
students alike. The cost of the college fair is free and the information is
priceless. Representatives from colleges across the country will be on hand
to help students and parents learn about their option to help better equip
the executives, doctors and lawyers of tomorrow on how to succeed in
college today. For further information, call Patricia Vitucci contact me at
212-694-3656. *Saturday, March 7th, noon - 4pm.*
  *Save the Date for the 7th Annual Friends of PS/IS187 Auction Fundraiser* The
annual Auction Fundraiser, hosted by Friends of 187, features silent and
live auctions of really good stuff, and delicious food & beverages. It’s
always a great evening out (without kids) that you don't want to miss.
Tickets on sale now at http://www.friendsof187.org/auction-tickets.html*.**
(Discount if you buy in advance.) In the *Hebrew Tabernacle Social Hall,
551 Fort Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. *Saturday, March 7th, 7pm – 9:30pm.*


*The 2015* *Y Purim Festival **is here!* Bring your entire family and take
part in the festivities at the Y’s premier annual event! Entertainment for
kids and adults, good food, and great fun! Featuring face painting, gaga,
inflatable play areas, live music, hammentaschen decorating, kosher food,
arts & crafts photo booth, and a special Purim Show, “the Mystery Bear” by
Main Stages. *Come dressed up in your favorite costume! *Buy your tickets
in advance and save! ($5 in advance; at the door: :$10/first ticket,
$5/each additional ticket; kids <2 are free. )Visit
www.ywashhts.org/purim-festival-2015 for more information. *At t*he Y, 54
Nagle. Ave. *Sunday, March 8th, 11am – 2pm.*



*Rear Window *New York Post Chief Film Critic Lou Lumenick will introduce
one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best, starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and
Raymond Burr. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. For more
information, call 212-568-1157. *Sunday, March 8th, 4pm doors; 5pm
introduction; 5:30 movie.*



*Small Business Seminar *How to open a small business or receive help for
your business. Open Forum. At Broadway Housing Rio II Gallery, 583
Riverside Drive at W. 135th St., 9th floor. For more information or to
RSVP, call 212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Thursday,
March 12th, 8am – 10am.*



*State of the District Address *Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez cordially
invites you to attend his annual address: “Lifting our Community Together
through the Power of Education, Economic Development, Affordable Housing
and Quality Health”. At the George Washington Educational Campus, 549
Audubon Ave. RSVP to cmrodriguezevents at gmail.com. *Sunday, March 22nd at
2pm *(doors open; program starts at 2:30pm).


*Save-the-Date: the Uptown Games Return! *Enjoy a day of competitive
track-and-field events for elementary- and middle-school children (3rd-8th
grades) 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. *Saturday March
28th, 10am – 3pm.*



*Save-the-Date: Fort Tryon Park Trust Gala *This year we will honor Lynden
Miller, a tireless advocate for New York City's open spaces and a designer
of beautiful gardens in NYC parks, raising the standard for horticulture in
public spaces throughout the City. Mark your calendars now! Tickets will
soon be available for purchase on our website:
http://www.forttryonparktrust.org/. *Thursday, May 28th at 6pm.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (8 items)*

*NYPL Oral Histories Project *The Washington Heights and Inwood
Neighborhood Oral History Project will begin in January 2015 and they need
interviewers. Interview your neighbors, family or friends and preserve
stories and memories about our community. Sign up for an interviewer
training session at one of our participating neighborhood libraries. Visit
http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/washington-heights-inwood website
for training session dates and times at all three WH/I library branches, or
contact Alexandra Kelly: alexandrakelly at nypl.org / 212-621-0552. For
information on the Harlem Oral Histories project, visit
http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/harlem or contact Ms. Kelly.



*Volunteers needed for upcoming United Palace of Cultural Arts events *Here
are the next few events we have planned (more to come). These are all free
admission so we won't need ticket sellers or takers, but there are
certainly other tasks that we always need extra sets of hands to complete.
All events at the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Please
contact Mike Fitelson (212-568-1157 / MikeF at unitedpalace.org) if you are
available to pitch in.

·         *New York Youth Symphony Concert, *Sunday, February 22nd at 5pm

·         *Rear Window *Sunday, February 22nd, 4pm doors; 5pm intro with
Lou Lumenick; 5:30pm movie.



*Missing Person *We thank you in advance for whatever help or assistance
you can give my classmate. Timothy Hamlett left his home Friday, Dec. 26th,
and did not go where he said he would go. His phone was ping’ed in our
neighborhood and found by a couple of kids. He may have been spotted in the
157th train station and the 170th McDonalds. The family is extremely
concerned because he has been using sports supplements and they have been
affecting his personality. Timothy is a 20-year-old black male, 6’ tall. He
was wearing True Religion jeans, zip-up Adidas sneakers (blueish/purplish).
If you have seen Timothy Hamlett or have information on his whereabouts,
please call 917-686-0087 or 201-406-6990.





*What happens between Pop Ups? Where can you bring your broken stuff?* Please
take this quick survey (https://sandra30.typeform.com/to/IFt5pF) to help us
help you more often. Thank you! We'll let you know our next Pop Up dates
and locations when we have them. With all the best, from everyone at Pop Up
Repair



*Book Drive: Project Cicero *Donate new or gently used children’s and young
adult books for Project Cicero’s delivery to classroom libraries in
under-resourced NYC public schools. The donation bin is in the JCC’s lobby
at 334 Amsterdam Ave. (@ W. 76th St.). For more information, call
646-505-5708 or visit www.JCCmanhattan.org <http://www.jccmanhattan.org/>.
Can’t make it to the JCC in time? Donate an item from our wish list:
http://projectcicero.org/wish-list/. *Through February 28th.*



*Bronx Theatre High School Career Day *Share their educational and
professional journeys with rapt audiences of high-schoolers, and let them
know some of the many career paths that are available to them! If you are
interested in sharing your expertise or professional journey and helping to
inspire our young people, please contact Alison Ritz: nyritz at yahoo.com.
Save the date! *Friday, May 8th, 9:15am - 12:15pm.*



*Parent Engagement Opportunity: 2015 Community Education Council Elections*
The Community and Citywide Education Councils provide parents a voice in
public education and an opportunity to make a grassroots-level impact on
education policy. Elections take place every two years, and this year, the
DOE is engaging in a citywide effort to reach all parents and raise
awareness of these leadership roles, reflecting the Chancellor’s ongoing
commitment to engaging parents and families in the important work of
educating our children. Parents serve two-year terms on 36 Councils
throughout the City, including the Community Education Councils (CEC),
Citywide Council on High Schools, Citywide Council on English Language
Learners, Citywide Council on Special Education, and the Citywide Council
for District 75. CECs in each of the City’s 32 school districts are
responsible for approving school zoning lines, holding hearings on the
capital plan, and providing additional input on important policy issues.
Citywide Councils evaluate and advise on school policy concerning their
areas of focus. Parents interested in becoming members of a Community or
Citywide Education Council should visit NYCParentLeaders.org or email
CCECinfo at schools.nyc.gov or call 212-374-1936 for more information.
*Application
deadline is Wednesday, March 11th.*



*Blood Drives: Help Out with an Emergency Blood Shortage!* To schedule an
appointment visit here:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560
or call 800-933-2566. Please bring identification with photo or signature.

·         Barnard College, Bus Mobile at 3009 Broadway, *Friday, February
20th, 11am – 5pm.*

·         NYP/The Allen Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St., Thayer
Conference Room. *Monday, February 23rd, 11am – 5pm. *

·         NewYork-Presbyterian/Milstein Hospital Building, *Wednesday,
March 4th, 9am – 6pm*







****CLASSES & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES/INFORMATION*** (9 items)*

*Experience the Power of Music! *WHIN Music Project will offer beginner
guitar classes taught by Adrian Bridges, a versatile guitarist with
experience performing everything from classical and jazz to rock,
bluegrass, and hip hop both in the United States as well as abroad. Adrian
brings with him more than ten years of experience teaching guitar,
composition, and music theory at institutions such as New York University
and New York City Guitar School. Wednesdays after school for ages 12 and up
starting this fall at 178 Bennett Ave, Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran
Church. To register, contact Kathryn Tomlin, Program Director of Washington
Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Project: 917-921-3429 /
info at winmusicproject.org.



*Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research (Free Course) *As
part of the mission of the Columbia University Irving Institute for
Clinical and Translational Research to foster community engaged research
between academic and community stakeholders, the Community Engagement Core
Resource (CECR) offers an introductory course on Community Based
Participatory Research (CBPR). The course is open to Columbia University
faculty and high level administrators of community and faith-based
organizations in northern Manhattan. Participants will gain an appreciation
of all the components involved in CBPR and sound health research through
co-learning and practicing various parts of the research process in
community-academic partner pairs. These partnership pairs will develop a
research proposal with a CBPR approach for funding consideration by the
Irving Institute. Topics covered include: definitions of community, issues
of power and control, engagement and participation, the appropriate use of
qualitative and quantitative methods, and research design. The course is
free to all admitted participants. Applicants must: hold the title of
Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, or other high level
administrator at an organization serving northern Manhattan (Harlem,
Washington Heights, Inwood); commit to attend all 10 class sessions and
stay for the entire duration of the class session; and commit to submitting
a proposal for pilot funding with an academic partner. Classes will be held
at Columbia Community Partnership for Health, 390 Ft. Washington Ave.
, on *Tuesday
afternoons from 4pm – 6:30pm (March 3, 10, 24, 31; April 7, 21; May 5, 19;
June 2, 16).* For more information or to request an application contact
Alejandra N. Aguirre: ana2104 at columbia.edu / 646-697-2272.



*CLOTH Heiskell Technology Center *This center offers free technology
training for adults including basic computer classes, after school
programming, and even ESL. They’re open Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. and
are located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th Street. Visit their website (
http://www.cloth159.org/education.htm) to learn more.



*The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries *Workshops for Visitors
with Developmental and Learning Disabilities and Those on the Autism
Spectrum. Discoveries workshops take place one Sunday a month and last for
90 minutes. Each one focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour
followed by a related art activity in the studio. The program is free, but
reservations are necessary. Receive a schedule and/or make a reservation at
212-650-2010 or access at metmuseum.org



*The Spring 2015 NYPD Citizen's Police Academy Course *shares training and
tactics used by the NYPD, and fosters working relationships with the NYPD.
This is a 14 week (1x/week) training at the Police Academy (235 E. 20th
St., between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) taught by NYPD Instructors. Transportation
will be provided every Tuesday at 5pm from the 34th Precinct to the Academy
and at 9pm from the Academy to the 34th Precinct. The training curriculum
includes Penal Law Procedures, Patrol Guide Procedures, Stop Question and
Frisk, Firearms Simulation Training, Civilian Complain Review Board,
Counterterrorism, and hands-on training. There will be a graduation at One
Police Plaza at the conclusion of the course. Enrollment is limited so
please submit an application as soon as possible. (Call or email Det.
Haydee Pabey; see below.) A name check will be conducted. When approved,
please bring valid ID and a wallet size photo of yourself on the
registration date. Business or casual attire may be worn; no jeans or
sneakers permitted. For more information, contact Detective Haydee Pabey, 34
th Precinct Community Affairs, at 212-927-0576 or
haydee.pabey at nypd.org. *Course
meets Tuesdays beginning March 17th, 6pm – 9pm; mandatory registration on
Wednesday, **March 11th at 6pm.*



*Theatre Within Tuition-Free Workshop Series: Singing Without Fear *Singing
is an essential instrument of self-expression. Every human being and
speaking artist must have free access to their full voice. Each session in
this series will address and illuminate a different element of what it
means to sing. It will  likely be fresh even for experienced singers while
tapping into experience that everyone already has, perhaps without
realizing it. In evaluating applications, we consider the quality of an
applicant’s experience and aspirations, commitment to their work and
personal growth, and the ability to benefit from core Theatre Within
training. Applicants must be 21 or older. An informal interview with the
instructor is required, and students must commit to attending all workshops
in the series: eight consecutive Wednesdays beginning March 11th. FREE,
though accepted students are responsible for a $95 administrative fee. At
the Actors Theatre Workshop, 145 W. 28th St.,btw. 6th/7th Aves.,  3rd fl.
For more information, email marcella at theatrewithin.org or call
212-560-2552.



*FREE Children’s Art Classes at the United Palace: The UPCA Performing Arts
Academy *For children in 6th - 8th grades. This new program is designed to
bring more advanced arts training to mature students who show a commitment
to a high level of performance. Space is limited.

·         Hip Hop Dance (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30-6pm)

·         Theatre (Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm)

·         Circus Arts (Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm)

·         West African Drumming (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30-6pm)

Email Keith Fasciani at keithf at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-1157 to
learn more. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street.



*Visual Arts: Harlem Renaissance, Part 2 *Thanks to funding from City
Council Member Mark Levine, we will also continue our Saturday arts classes
with Creative Art Works. These drop-in classes will explore themes from the
Harlem Renaissance through a variety of visual art projects. Targeted to
children ages 8-11 years old. FREE! At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at
W. 175th St. For more information, call Keith Fasciani at 212-568-1157 or
email keithf at unitedpalace.org*. **Every Saturday, February 28th - May 9th,
10am-noon.*



*Dance Project of Washington Heights *Dance Project of Washington Heights
now offers classes for ballet, modern, and jazz techniques three days a
week for young children, including a range of classes for 3-4-year-olds,
3-5-year-olds, and 5-7-year-olds; 18-month – 3-year-old Caregiver & me
classes; and an infant movement session. A donation is requested for each
class. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Classes meet at
various morning times on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Visit
www.danceprojectwh.org for schedule and other details.







****JOBS, VOCATIONAL RESOURCES & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES*** (5 items)*
Opportunities for Youth Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation ·         Youth Build Northern Manhattan Calling out of school
17-24 year olds: work toward your GED or high school diploma while learning
job skills by building affordable housing in your own community. The
program also includes leadership development and other trainings. For
further information, call Edwin at 212-453-5381 or visit
https://youthbuild.org/siteview/72146/info . (Note: NMIC recently moved
down the block to 45 Wadsworth Ave.)

·         *Young Adult Internship Program *YAIP is a 14 week intensive
internship and job training program for young adults between the ages of
17-24 living in New York City who are currently unemployed and do not have
a bachelors or associates degree. The program pays a stipend of $2,800 and
is designed to help young adults get on track for a new and exciting
career. To apply, visit NMIC at 45 Wadsworth Avenue at W. 176th Street
between noon - 4pm. Visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship
or call 212-453-5381 for more information. *Application deadline March 9th
for program beginning March 23rd. *

·         *The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES)* program for Out-of-School
Youth (OSY) at NMIC empowers disconnected young adults ages 16-21 to
upgrade their occupational skills through construction training (HBI PACT &
OSHA 10-hr). Job placement assistance is provided upon completion of the
program.



*CCNY Continuing & Professional Studies: Spring 2015 Media Arts &
Production Courses*

·         How to be a Broadway Producer: This course is designed to help
you take a theater project from conception to the Broadway stage. Included
is a comprehensive overview of the business of first class theater on
Broadway, as well as an introduction to the key figures and institutions in
the industry.

·         Entertainment Reporting: This course will teach the techniques of
conducting an effective interview in the broadcasting and print medium.
Students will also analyze and critique interviews done by professionals in
the business. Publicist and reporters will be guest speakers throughout the
class.

·         Audition & Scene Study Workshop: We begin by working on the
actors’ instruments through exercises and relaxation. As students progress,
scenes and monologues will be chosen specific to each actor. In the final
weeks, students will polish scenes for an invited showcase.

·         Behind the Mic: Voice Acting: This course will focus on the
essential elements to become a voice-over artist and help you to discover
your authentic sound that is conducive to your personality. You'll get the
inside scoop on current trends in a fun and supportive workshop environment.

Register NOW to secure your seat! For more information on any of these
courses, c all 212 650-7312, visit www.cps.ccny.edu or stop by Shepard
Hall, room 2 (Convent Ave. near W. 140th St.)



*Get Qualified Quickly for Higher Paying Jobs!* CCNY’s Continuing &
Professional Studies is offering job training certification courses which
will enable you to enter the labor force quickly. Certified graduates
qualify for higher level jobs. Areas of study include construction
management, food service management, security guard officer, paralegal
studies, and community interpreter, as well as many Allied Health
professions (electronic healthcare records specialist, medical billing &
coding, pharmacy technician, certified nursing assistant, certified
clinical or medical admin assistant) as well as adult & pediatric CPR. .
For more information on any of these courses, c all 212 650-7312, visit
www.cps.ccny.edu or stop by Shepard Hall, room 2 (Convent Ave. near W. 140th
St.)



*Free Health Certification Courses *Hostos community college is now
offering free health Certification Courses. The Classes are set to begin in
March; a second class begins in June. Seats are limited. Anyone interested
in applying must provide the following requirements: Proof of unemployment,
termination or being laid off for more than 20 weeks. For more information
please call 718-664-2532 or email dlennon at hostos.cuny.edu.



*SBA Bi-Monthly Entrepreneurship Program *The United States Small Business
Administration will be having a Bi-monthly Entrepreneurship Program for
start-ups and Early growth Entrepreneurs. The program will be hosting a
series of workshops to better educate business owners and prospective
business owners on how to improve their businesses.

The workshops will be held on the following dates:

·  *March 10th, 9:30am - 11:00am- Establishing and Repairing Personal
Credit-*Establishing and maintaining good personal credit is essential to
qualifying for a buisness loan and establishing credibility. Come and learn
how to establish and repair.

·  *March 24th, 9*:*30am - 11:00am-Crowdfunding-* *An Alternative to
Lending.*Funding on a project, cause or venture by raising monetary
contributions from a large number of people, typically via the internet.

Please include date and program in your RSVP. RSVP to: NewYorkDO at sba.gov
(info: 212-264-4354). Downtown Manhattan location 290 Broadway (btw. Duane
& Reade) 30th floor, room 2. Photo ID required for entry; allow 10 Minutes
for entry.







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS*** (13
items)*

*Jo Mikals-Aldachi @ Indian Road* *Café* An exhibition of gouache and oil
paintings, curated by Jeff Hoppa. For more information, visit
www.mikals-adachi.com, or www.jeffhoppa.com, or call 212-942-7451. At the
Indian Road Café, 600 W. 218th St., across from Baker Field. *through March
21st;* reception Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 – 8:30pm.



*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/
.



*Mellon Scholarship from CUNY’s Dominican Studies Institute *Just in case
you have not seen this amazing opportunity for doctoral candidates,
enclosed, please find information about a new scholarship at the CUNY
Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) at the City College of New York and at
Centro de Estudios Puerorriqueños at Hunter College. For more information,
visit http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/dsi/upload/IUPLRMellon_CallforPapers.pdf
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CUNYDominicanStudies/adfb05a171/a941b91e35/1b2e644b96>.
This is a significant step in the life of DSI and for the entire CUNY
family; CCNY’s Communications Office highlighted such an accomplishment in
recent news coverage:
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/dsi-mellon-fellowships.cfm
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CUNYDominicanStudies/adfb05a171/a941b91e35/5ce28acbee>.




*Summer Library Travel Research Award *The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Library is pleased to announce its first Summer Library Travel Research
Award. This award will enable faculty researchers from colleges and
universities across the globe to take advantage of the unique resources of
the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library collections. The CUNY DSI will
provide three awards of $3,000 to help grantees defray travel and housing
costs in New York City. Awardees are expected to remain in New York City
for at least two weeks and, following their stay, submit a brief (2-3 pp.)
report on how their work at the CUNY DSI Library enriched their research
project and offer suggestions for improvements on the Library’s
collections. Proposed research may be conducted any time between June 1,
2015 and July 30, 2015. Any publications resulting from research undertaken
during the award period should acknowledge CUNY DSI for its support.
Applicants can hail from any college or university in the world, given they
have proper documentation to reside in the U.S. for a month, or hold
permanent residency status or are US citizens. *Application deadline: March
16th*. All applications must be filled electronically. Please send a letter
of intent, a brief library research proposal, a travel budget, and a
CV to: *Prof.
Sarah Aponte, Chief Librarian*, CUNY Dominican Studies Institute:
aponte at ccny.cuny.edu.



*2015 High School Internship – Manhattan DA’s Office *The NY County
District Attorney’s High School internship program is a rigorous six-week
internship that provides students with an insider’s view of the criminal
justice system and law enforcement. Every intern is assigned to a unit
within the office and helps Assistant District Attorneys and other staff
members with their work. Interns also attend presentations and trips and
prepare for a mock trial competition. Open to Manhattan residents only;
must be a rising junior or senior (i.e., currently a sophomore or junior);
must commit to attend entirety of program from July 6, 2015 – August 14,
2015, Monday-Friday, 9am – 4:30pm. Email completed application to
HSIP at dany.nyc.gov: include completed form, proof of address, current
resume, essay of 500 words or less, and a letter of recommendation for
school. For more information call Denise Liriano at 212-335-3055 or
Jennifer Cariño at 212-335-9064). *Applications due Friday March 27th.*



*FY 2016 NYC Council Discretionary Funding *applications are now available!
Please note deadlines.

·         *FY 2016 **Expense* funding is allocated to eligible
not-for-profit organizations to fund the programmatic and or operational
expenses of carrying out their scope of service. Please follow this link to
retrieve the application and instructions:
http://council.nyc.gov/html/budget/application.shtml
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*Deadline: Friday, **February 20th*

·         *FY 2016 Non-City Capital* is only for non-profit and cultural
organizations interested in applying to the City Council for funding of
Non-City Capital Projects. Please follow this link to retrieve the
applications and instructions:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/capgrants/capgrants.html
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*Note: Capital allocations to city agencies (for example, for city-owned
parks and recreation facilities, city streets, branch libraries, CUNY
projects) are not required to submit this application. **Deadline: New York
City Council applications are due by Thursday, **March 26th. (Thursday,
February 26th i**f applying to both the Council and the Manhattan Borough
President.)*

·         *FY 2016 Capital for Schools/ Reso A* for NYC DoE schools: Schools
interested in applying for capital improvements or Reso A grants *do not *need
to fill out the non-city capital application. Schools are asked to contact
Council Members individually and write a proposal letter for projects they
wish to have considered for funding. Send to: Carmen De La Rosa, Chief of
Staff, Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez: cdelarosa at council.nyc
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*Deadline: Thursday, **March 26th.*

*Other Sources of Funding:*

·         *Manhattan Delegation*: Please note that in order for groups to
be considered for expense and capital funding through the Manhattan
Delegation, groups must submit the supplemental applications below. The
Manhattan Delegation supplemental applications are accessible online.

·         *Expense Application: *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13_TsQqSQjSecYEw0MWkRCoYH2nOyglxZUspWcxYMlU0/viewform
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*Deadline: Friday, **February 20th at 5pm.*

·         *City Capital Application*:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Su-qfvC6VKHqHc9uotQz5DrAoOKcv4UigL8Eo8TFOno/viewform
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zNeDv9dNItWC-lczuZa1SISzT6TJAUsN-ncbF7EcytGP3D8HAtHF52EROXB5fqvK2JMtqtb3sxpWGzRNjTEDYnbV1k06SWJDGsEEV3A6sXCkU7G8qXk4dUDrwYHMZ7tqtMssooOLHx1g0zunLV67xZqrsnaUk18bbndqjHZSWMhrkouon6gY_cQeJqDpSdeyMUK4D0T9zgAtWih9sduOhAsQ0POhOcyvD6W05B_yn4ySgZ2Bs7EZb3rHjipGEawqP3FwDQP2ml2fhFmycWgXq5HfUb-VfeePS8Glr7KXDnmdR2JFqt_5se4HoKgsFlKQATW-CudAqGLo5IQaBH-E6sHUFR722ul7rZYsgZDlGIERGHfLrK-EMgTI6Ca3l9ybPO4dwzzJt_D9_Z87lGYjYGwJEhx0xTrd5BtWYWTgBQ0gIpRpBFQZ47htdztEU9Qv_1Zhjd5zctQiMN3s7Zh0PiKTi-7XMBKvH7sIBJ1h6Een3Nju_Hl6WXskF88iVkX6D-0X-SIm2il_Tm0GVqnYez-j680rV15HvI8MOGCayIxly_irjZSqLIfLE5nQF2SFWz-mbAxrqzjESAHyV47BVw==&c=5h32dUI9YRuAEWauAbjiOmiodz1YRTn38B9vhD4oLqo8gZ6ZsamFvA==&ch=95y2eflGzIEj3US3beBme7ELcQzLuFoOwmWhAh53y8eNKDV5sYMGGQ==>.
*Deadline: Thursday, **March 26th at 5pm (Thursday, February 26th at 5pm if
also **applying to Manhattan Borough President.)*



If you have additional questions or concerns please contact to Carmen De la
Rosa, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez (212-788-7053 /
cdelarosa at council.nyc.gov
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or Amy Slattery, Legislative & Budget Director (aslattery at council.nyc.gov /
212-788-7007).



*MBPO Capital Grant Program *The Manhattan Borough President’s Office is
pleased to announce that applications for Fiscal Year 2016 capital grants
are now available. If you are applying for capital funding, it is highly
recommended that you meet with the MBPO budget staff to discuss your
project before applying. If you have not yet scheduled a meeting, please
email budget at manhattanbp.nyc.gov. If you have questions regarding our
capital grant process contact Sam Levine, First Deputy Director of Budget (
slevine at manhattanbp.nyc.gov / 212-669-4814) or Luisa Gonzalez, Deputy
Director of Budget (lgonzalez at manhattanbp.nyc.gov / 212-669-2969). *Deadline
is* *Thursday, February 26th at 5pm*. (Late applications will not be
considered.)



*4th Thespis Theater Festival/Competition – 2015 *All Genres of shows are
welcome. If your show has already had a run (in theaters or in other
festivals) you can still participate, but only with a completely new cast
and crew. This is a long festival (12 weeks) that allows all shows prime
performance times, the opportunity for all cast and crew members to attend
every show in the festival for free; special professional guidance for
playwrights staging their first show to help them make their performance a
success; knowledgeable staff; a professional lighting (42 lights) and sound
system; a free tutorial on how to use the projections system and expert
technical guidance. All plays get a five-hour tech rehearsal, free box
office management/venue handling during performances, storage for your
props and set pieces during the length of your run, free use of props and
set pieces owned by the theater (an incredible collection- not just chairs
and rehearsal blocks, but real furniture), and an extremely low
participation fee. There’s a piano available to all during
rehearsals/performances , and a wonderful Award Ceremony at the end of the
festival. NO FEES REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR PLAY. Prizes for Best Play
($3,500); Best Actor / Actress  / Director ($500 each); Best Original Play
($200). For more information on how to submit, visit
thespisnytheaterfestival.com. Festival runs from June 15th - August 31st;
*s**ubmissions due by June 1st.*



*Call for Art (Ongoing): Tribute to the Disappeared*: an art project in
homage to victims of violence and injustice around the globe. We have
images from over 200 international artists and we invite everyone to
participate in this important project by sending images on the theme,
"Tribute to the Disappeared," and related themes, such as solidarity,
peace/war, human rights, loss and hope, etc. New and existing images
welcome, literary works up to 200 words. Preferred Image format: 8x8"
300dpi, jpg (max file size 2MB). Artists will allow the use of their images
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 one-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:
Ongoing.*



*Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award *We are excited to announce that the
2015 award will be taking place at Court Square Park in Long Island City,
Queens! The $10,000 award is granted to one emerging artist who submits the
most compelling proposal for an outdoor sculpture in Court Square. The
location changes annually and is determined based on the site’s visibility
and proximity within a neighborhood underserved by public art. For more
information including RFP and application procedure, visit:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/clare-weiss-award. *The
deadline for applications is March 22nd.*



*Inwood Film Festival *Announcing the first annual Inwood Film Festival!
Sponsored by the Indian Road Cafe, and funded in part by private donations,
the IFF is designed as a chance to showcase the sights, sounds, people and
talents of Inwood! The festival dates will be in February, 2016. Submission
is free by mail, with a nominal fee for online submissions. We are focusing
on films SHOT BY Inwood residents or SHOT IN Inwood. Got an iPhone? Got a
DSLR? Got a video camera? Got some old home movies? Make a movie!!
Competition for 5-minute-max short-short films, and a non-juried exhibition
of films under 25 minutes. Prizes, awards, and celebrity guest judges!
Check out the details at www.inwoodfilmfestival.nyc
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*2015 DDC High School & College Summer Internship Programs* The NYC
Department of Design & Construction (DDC) is looking to create a pipeline
program that will introduce students from middle school through high school
and college to careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering,
Architecture/Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). We will be using DDC projects
for holistic educational programming and to develop curriculum,
internships, job readiness programs and mentorships. This summer, DDC will
be running two internship programs designed for high school and college
students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, engineering,
building trades, public administration, business administration or
information technology. For information about the Summer Internship Program
(SIP), contact Ruby Saake, Internship Manager ; SCAinternships at nycsca.org /
718-752-5047. For the college internship application process, go to
www.nyc.gov/jobs, go to Search for Open NYC Jobs and click on Non-Employee
Login, and select Job ID #180596 for Public Buildings Division, #180601 for
Infrastructure Division, or #180606 for Safety & Site Support. Please
indicate in your cover letter whether you will be an undergraduate or
graduate level student for the upcoming Fall 2015 term. Deadlines are
Friday, February 27th for the High School Internship Program, and Friday,
March 20th for the 2015 College Internship Program.



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *Our February Writers Cafe was an
extraordinary evening!  And we think the March one will be, too.  The theme
for the month is "On the Verge." As always, interpret it as you will. 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, March 9th; submissions are due on Sunday, March 1st.*







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

*YOGA at "Manhattan's Oldest House" RESUMES ITS REGULAR SCHEDULE:* Vinyasa
Flow Yoga on Thursdays; Gentle Flow Yoga on Sundays. At the Morris-Jumel
Mansion, Jumel Terrace between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, one block east
of St. Nicholas Ave. Classes are $5; mats are free to borrow. *Thursdays &
Sundays, 1pm – 2pm. *(Please arrive 10 minutes early.)



*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. *



*Hudson Cliffs Baseball League! *Registration is now OPEN This is a
wonderful community-based parent run league organized through the YM-YWHA
in Washington Heights, for all kids aged 3-12. Season begins on April 12th and
runs through June 21st. All games and practices will be on Sunday mornings
at Dyckman Fields. For the registration form and additional information,
please visit:
http://ywashhts.org/sites/ywashhts.org/files/HCBL%202015%20Registration%20Form%20YM%20YWHA.pdf.








****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (7 items)*

*IDNYC **is here!* This new city ID is a *free *way to get a year's
membership at 33 of the city's cultural institutions, including Lincoln
Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Museum of Natural
History, and it's available to all New York City residents age 14 and over.
You can find the application, enrollment locations, and documentation
requirements at nyc.gov/idnyc
<http://helenrosenthal.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=edee006fb24fdab4a40b2ed1e&id=98c896d57e&e=9a487abe72>.
Due to overwhelming demand, you much book an application appointment at a
center near you by calling 311. (No walk-ins.)



*Free Tax Preparation Assistance *It’s tax time: go get your refund! The
New York Public Library can help. You can prepare and file your tax return
electronically with some help from a tax assistant...all for free. To
participate in this free program, you must: earn less than $60,000 (per tax
return); have a valid e-mail address and basic computer skills; bring all
necessary documentation and information. For more information on
participating libraries and the information you’ll need to file your taxes,
go to http://www.nypl.org/taxhelp or call 311 and ask for free tax
preparation assistance. At the Inwood Branch Library, 4790 Broadway near
Dyckman St. *Wednesdays, 11am – 1pm; Fridays & Saturdays, 10am – 1pm,
through April 15th.*



*More Free Tax Preparation Assistance *provided by the Food Bank for NYC
for single adults making $20,000 or less and adults w/ children making
$53,000 or less. Bring your Social Security card or Tax ID number for all
family members, W-2s for all jobs you held in 2014 & any other tax-related
documents, and a sample check or deposit slip with routing number and
account number if you want direct deposit of your refund. Note: you also
may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit! Two locations in our
District *through
April 15th:*

·         Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), 45 Wadsworth
Ave. (between W. 175th & W. 176th Sts.), 1st fl. For more information, call
(212) 212-822-8300 or visit www.nmic.org. Tuesday –Thursday, noon - 7pm and
Saturdays, 9am - 5pm.

·         Centro Evangelistico Pantry, Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation (NMIC) 148 Post Ave. (between W. 207th & 10th Ave.). Tuesday
–Thursday & Saturday, noon - 7pm (also Mondays, noon-7pm in February).



*Fund for Jewish Child Survivors *A new fund has been negotiated by the
Claims Conference with the German government to provide reparations
exclusively to Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust. Survivors who were
born January 1, 1928 or later, and were in concentration camps, ghettos, or
for at least 6 months under Nazi occupation in hiding or under false
identity, will be eligible to receive a one-time payment of approx. $2,500.
This fund became operational on January 1, 2015. Many Survivors will
receive the application in the mail. If you have not received an
application in the mail by the end of January, and you believe you are
eligible, please contact The Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights
at 212-568-5450.



*Dolphin Park *The Port Authority is currently in the process of renovating
Dolphin Park located on Cabrini Boulevard. To date, we have spent $265,000
of the anticipated total project cost of $550,000. During the past few
months, we have installed playground equipment, benches on Cabrini
Boulevard, wood fiber surface for play equipment, and have relocated the
play elephant. As it gets warmer, play surfaces and bluestone pavement will
be installed as well. Tentative start date is Monday, March 2nd. Weather
permitting, the contractor will try to improve schedule and start earlier.
The renovations are scheduled to conclude in June of 2015.



*Salute the Arts Initiative *This program WNYC and WQXR Radio provides free
on-air announcements and website promotion to NYC cultural groups with
annual marketing budget under $500,000 and annual operating budget under $1
million. Organizations must be 501(c)(3). For more info people would
contact:www.wnyc.org/star.



*The Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home* A community service of the
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood, the Riverdale YM-YWHA, the JCC of
Washington Heights/Inwood, and the Hebrew Home at Riverdale. Services
include: Case Management, Housing Advocacy, Kosher pantry, Kosher meals,
Social Adult Day care, In-home support, Health Maintenance, Rehabilitation,
Benefits/Entitlements counseling, and Transportation. For more
information, contact
Rina Hennes, LMSW at 212-569-6200 x233 or rhennes at ywashhts.org.







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Elizabeth Lorris Ritter

Community Liaison

State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD

5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034

(212) 544-0173 (ph)

(212) 544-0256 (fx)
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