[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <5/6/15 edition; 73 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, May 6th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Friday is the deadline to apply for one of 32 FREE CAMPERSHIPS at Columbia
University's summer athletic camps for northern Manhattan children. Click
here for more information:
http://conservancynorth.org/index.php/component/content/article/88-internal-pages/110-com-ben
<http://conservancynorth.org/index.php/component/content/article/88-internal-pages/110-com-ben>
and download an application. Applications *must* be received by Friday, May
8th at 5pm.*



*Lots of great stuff going on in the neighborhood: spring is *popping* and
the parks are especially beautiful right now. There are also some great
performances, including UP Theater’s “Epic Poetry, Wednesday-Sunday, Pied
Piper’s Alice in Wonderland this weekend; and the, “Pack the Palace” event
on May 13th. And don’t forget Saturday’s North Cove clean-up and the Urban
Park Rangers’ Wildlife Appreciation Day in Inwood Hill Park. *



*May is Mental Health Month.** For information on resources, scroll down to
the “Health…” section below. *



*A special shout-out to Fort Tryon Park! A recent NY Times Magazine piece
featured the wildlife of NYC and the beauty of our own Fort Tryon Park.
Read it here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/magazine/the-rat-paths-of-new-york.html?_r=1
<http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/magazine/the-rat-paths-of-new-york.html?_r=1>.
*



*And happy Mothers’ Day to all of the women in our lives, present and past,
who have helped raise and nurture us. *



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·         *Opportunities for Children & Youth (3 items)*

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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*





****TODAY, TOMORROW & FRIDAY*** (6 items)*

*Goddard Riverside Options Center Open House:* Join us at the OPTIONS
center as we recognize and celebrate the success of our programs for the
young people in our community. It is our pleasure to invite you to an open
house to show our gratitude for the support we have received. To date our
programs have helped more than 7000 high school students gain admission to
college, supported more than 400 college students towards a college degree,
and trained more than 3500 school and community professional. Free and open
to the public. At 352 W. 110th Street (btw Columbus & Manhattan Aves.). W/C
acc. *Wednesday, May 6th, 6:30pm – 8pm.*



*Housing Clinic: SCRIE & DRIE *Next month's free housing clinic focuses on
Senior Citizen & Disabled Rent Increase Exemptions. The evening features a
presentation followed by a Q&A. Free and open to the public. As always you
also have the opportunity to meet with an attorney, free of charge.
(Bilingue / Español) At Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Avenue (between W.
88th & W. 89th Streets). For questions, contact the Urban Justice
Center at (646)
459-3017. W/C acc. *Wednesday, May 6th, 6pm-8pm. *(Sign-up sheet starting
at 6pm.)



*Free Fitness Classes / Free Cooking Demos *Who wouldn't say "yes please"
to healthy home cooked food that packs a lot of taste without breaking the
budget? Our friends at City Harvest know how to say yes to fruits and
vegetables to make healthy, tasty, and affordable home cooking a reality
and they want to share their tips and ideas with you for free. Come to our
free cooking classes with City Harvest, and take a small step towards a
healthier you! At Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, 45 Wadsworth
Avenue (btw W. 175th & W. 176th Streets). Register online now at:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events
<http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-eventsW>*. W/C acc. Wednesday
May 6th at 7pm**.*



*Epic Poetry *A play by James Bosley, presented by UP Theater. A teenage
girl’s odyssey to find her father, a hero from a legendary war, takes her
on a dangerous journey through the squalor of a mythic NYC. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. (not W/C acc.) Adults,
$18; students/seniors, $12. Not W/C acc (steep ramp).*Wednesdays –
Saturdays, through May 16th, at 8pm.*



*Got Teens? We Can Help! *The PS/IS 187 Wellness Committee invites District
6 parents to join us for a presentation by child psychologist, bestselling
author and teen parenting expert Anthony E. Wolf, PhD. His book, *“Get Out
of My Life, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall?"* is
widely regarded as one of the best for parents of teenagers, with a unique
perspective and practical, helpful advice. Dr. Wolf will speak to our
District 6 school families about the phenomenon of adolescence and provide
strategies for communicating effectively with and nurturing your pre-teen
and teenager. In the auditorium at PS/IS 187, 349 Cabrini Blvd. At W. 187th
St. Free! No registration/RSVP required. W/C acc. *Thursday, May 7th, 7pm –
9pm.*



*Shonibare Summer of Art, Family & Fun** In conjunction with Yinka
Shonibare MBE’s “Colonial Arrangements**” **exhibit, the Morris-Jumel
Mansion* *is hosting a series of exciting Yinka-themed events**,* including
print- and batik-making workshops, an artist talk, a family arts fair, and
special hands-on tours for individuals with special needs. Call 212-923-8008 or
email marketing at morrisjumel.org for information or to RSVP. At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terr., btw/ W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, one
block east of St. Nicholas Ave. *Peralta Project Artist Roundtable: *With
printmaker M. Tony Peralta as host, several New York City artists, each
working in a different medium, will gather to discuss their work, their
influences and their lives as artists. *Free with museum admission.
Advanced registration is required.* *Thursday, May 7th,* *7pm to 9pm.*



*FACE OUT: Salar Abdoh & David Unger *Join us for a night celebrating the
recent accomplishments and publications of two international literary
sensations who also teach in our neighborhood. *Salar Abdoh* was born in
Iran, and splits his time between Tehran and New York City, where he is
co-director of the Creative Writing MFA Program at the City College of New
York. He is the author of several books, and he is the editor of *Tehran
Noir**.* Born in Guatemala *David Unger* was awarded his country’s Miguel
Angel Asturias National Literature Prize for lifetime achievement in 2014.
He is the author of several books and directs the Publishing Certificate
Program at CCNY. Both authors will be reading from their most recent works
followed by a Q&A and book signing. Light refreshments will be served. *This
event is funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc., with public funds from
the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York
State Governor and Legislature. *At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113
Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456. W/C acc. *Thursday, May 7th,
7pm–9pm**.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (17 items)*

*Spring Migration Walk *with Naturalist Mike Feller, courtesy of the Fort
Tryon Park Trust. Meet in Inwood Hill Park at the W. 218th St.
entrance. *Saturday,
May 9th at 8:30am.*



*North Cove Music Sweep & Environmental Rescue* Spring is in the air. Show
some love. Take care of Mother Earth. Support the cause. Cove clean-up in
the morning and early afternoon (9am-2pm). Wear long sleeves, long pants
and sturdy shoes for the clean-up; enjoy ouster farming, citizen science
and environmental exhibits. Bar-b-que/lunch fundraiser at 2pm. Music
festival & fundraiser, 3pm-10pm, featuring top talent from Harlem & the
West Village. At the North Cove, 9th Ave. north of W. 207th St. For more
information, to volunteer, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit
nycwetlands.org or call Jim Cataldi at 347-360-1227. Sponsored by the
Manhattan Wetlands & Wildlife Assn, with Riverkeeper Sweep and
ConservancyNorth, with special thanks to the MTA. *Saturday, May 9th, 9am –
10pm*



*Isham Park Clean-up *I plan to be out to try to get some of the trash
cleaned up along the 215th Street stairway and the slope along the Broadway
edge. Plenty of litter-grabbers and other tools available. If anyone has an
extra trash bag, that would be helpful. Info: IshamParkVIP at gmail.com
(Tim). *Saturday,
May 9th, **from about 11am to 1pm.*



*Skraptacular EarthDay Celebration *For four years now Skraptacular has
joined with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
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celebrate urban wildlife: you know, the raccoons, turtles, hawks, pigeons,
and even coyotes with whom we share our turf. This kid-centric day in the
park features live animals such as hawks and owls, music, games with animal
themes, and, of course, Skraptacular helping small hands create urban
wildlife art projects all from (surprise!) garbage! In Inwood Hill
Park. *Saturday,
May 9th, **11am – 4pm.*



*Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day *Get up-close and personal with wildlife!
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and the Urban Park Rangers for the annual
Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day, which will include turtles, hawks, foxes,
coyotes, music by Shine & the Moonbeams, and animal crafts with
Skraptacular. Meet in Inwood Hill Park at the W. 218th St. entrance. *Saturday,
May 9th, noon - 3pm.*



*Shonibare Summer of Art, Family & Fun** In conjunction with Yinka
Shonibare MBE’s “Colonial Arrangements**” **exhibit, the Morris-Jumel
Mansion* *is hosting a series of exciting Yinka-themed events**,* including
print- and batik-making workshops, an artist talk, a family arts fair, and
special hands-on tours for individuals with special needs. Call 212-923-8008 or
email marketing at morrisjumel.org for information or to RSVP. At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terr., btw/ W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, one
block east of St. Nicholas Ave. *Adult Printmaking Workshop with M. Tony
Peralta *M. Tony Peralta returns to MJM to conduct an interactive
printmaking workshop. Turn plain fabrics into showcases of colorful design
(just as Yinka does with his Dutch wax cottons). The results are yours to
keep. *Tickets are $30 per person, $25 for members. Advanced registration
is required. **Saturday, May 9th, noon – 4pm.*



*Compost Crew *Every Saturday, the Compost Crew processes food scraps
collected at the Inwood Greenmarket and organic waste recovered from New
York Restoration Project's landscaping operations. Learn about the process
of composting and the dynamic range of current projects in New York City
while making a contribution to local waste reduction and greening efforts.
All participants are provided with monthly training sessions and asked to
commit to at least three work days. Ongoing trainings and orientations are
scheduled for the first work day of every month. For more information about
New York Restoration Project crews or to register, email volunteer at nyrp.org.
At Sherman Creek Park, 10 Ave. btw. Academy St. & the Harlem River. *Every
Saturday, 1pm – 3:30pm*, through October 24th.



*Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders presents Tribute to the
Disappeared *an art workshop led by Artist & Curator Andrea Arroyo in honor
of people who have disappeared in Mexico (from the students from Ayotzinapa
to the women of Juarez and other victims of violence and injustice the
world over. Join us for a session of art making and community sharing, as
we create artworks that will become part of this international art project
(over 250 artists from around the world are participating.) Everyone is
welcome to attend, no art experience needed. Art supplies will be provided,
but feel free to also bring your own favorite materials and photos. (If you
knit, embroider or crochet, please bring your favorite supplies). For
information about Tribute to the Disappeared visit:
https://www.facebook.com/tributetothedisappeared. For information about
Andrea Arroyo: www.andreaarroyo.com. Free and open to the public. Everyone
is welcome! Info and RSVP: http://www.manoamano.us/en/art-workshop.html. 550
W. 155th St. *Saturday, May 9th, 2pm-4pm**.*



*Navigating the Criminal Justice System: A Forum for Youth *Topics include
and overview of the criminal justice process; immigration consequences of
convictions; what to do if you are the victim of a crime; how to better
your community; job and internship opportunities. For additional
information, contact Famod Konneh of the Manhattan DA’s office at
212-864-6886, or Officer Kenya Hooks of the 28th Precinct at 212-678-1622.
At the Association des Senegalais, 121 St. Nicholas Ave., @ W. 116th St.
Refreshments will be provided. *Saturday, May 9th, 2p**m – 5pm.*



*Bueno, Bonito y Barato *Join us for a trunk sale hosted by *Fashionton
Heights* (fashiontonheights. blogspot.com), showcasing local vendors of
vintage clothing and accessories as well as local artists—all in support of
Word Up. Our intent is to provide quality items at affordable prices while
supporting our community bookstore. Refreshments will be available. At Word
Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456.
W/C acc. *Saturday, May 9th, 2pm – 6pm.*



*Alice in Wonderland *Presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre, based
on Lewis Carroll's Classic; directed by Amy Dulsky-Little. At the Theatre
Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of
Dyckman). $10 adults, $8 children <16 & seniors 62+. Tickets available
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1410092 or may be reserved
in advance by phone at 212-544-2976 (must pay by cash/check; not credit
cards at will-call). Limited walk-up sales may be available 15 minutes
prior to show-time. All tickets are general seating. *Saturdays, May 9th &
16th at 3pm & 7pm; Sundays, May 10th & 17th at 4pm.*



*The Machine 5th Anniversary Show feat. Lexiglass & Tellie Floydd *Celebrating
five years of "The Wash Heights Wu Tang”!! Uptown’s beloved hip hop masters
*the* *Machine* have been friends to Word Up since the earliest open mics
at the original location. In addition to skill, the Machine boasts
variety: *Chunk,
Ppul**, **Soli**, **Kapi Ku*, and *Leezy* bring more styles to the table
than have been seen since the glory days of Shaolin. For this special
performance they’ll be accompanied by *Lexiglass*, Uptown’s premier live
hip hop band. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165
th St.; 347-688-4456. W/C acc. *Saturday, May 9th, 7pm – 9pm.*



*Concerts at The Lounge *HVG Performing Arts Group cordially invites you
to: Season Grand Finale! PAG’s last concert of the season will include a
program of solo, chamber and choral music. Featured on the program will be
a performance of the entire *Gloria* from J.S. Bach's *B minor Mass* sung
by the New York Festival Singers, with conductor Eric Hayslett and members
of LITHA Symphony Orchestra. Also included on the program will be works by
Heinrich Biber, Johannes Brahms and Sir Hubert Parry performed by HVG
musicians Tatiana Daubek, Joseph Kissner, Aaron Jay Kernis and Evelyne
Luest. At the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens: 128 Pinehurst Ave. at W. 183rd
Street. $12 donation includes post-concert reception with the artists.
*Saturday,
May 9th at 7:30pm. *(Note new date/time.)



*Epic Poetry *A play by James Bosley, presented by UP Theater. A teenage
girl’s odyssey to find her father, a hero from a legendary war, takes her
on a dangerous journey through the squalor of a mythic NYC. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. (not W/C acc.) Adults,
$18; students/seniors, $12. Not W/C acc (steep ramp).*Wednesdays –
Saturdays, through May 16th, at 8pm.*



*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.*



*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. *



*Cornerstone Chorale Spring Concert *with soloists and orchestra,
performing Robert Scandrett *Psalm 91,* Haydn *Missa Sancti Nicolai,* and
Bach *Cantata 45 “Es ist dir gesagt”*. Andrea Beasom, soprano; Desirée
Baxter, alto; Paul Scholtz, tenor; Robert Mobsby, bass. $15 ($8
seniors/students). Reception with light refreshments follows. At the
Holyrood Church, 715 W. 179th St. at Ft. Washington Ave. W/C acc. Info:
212-795-5738 / www.cornerstonechoralenyc.org. *Sunday, May 10th at 3:30p.*







****NEXT WEEK*** (9 items)*

*Uptown Technology Meetup* Let’s have a casual meeting uptown, have some
drinks and talk about what's going on uptown in technology. We'd love to
hear from anyone who has ideas for future programming. But the first meetup
is just casual and intended so we can meet others who share our interest in
technology and also live uptown. Anyone with any level of interest in
technology is welcome, from professionals to the casually curious. At Irish
Eyes, 5008 Broadway (at W. 213th St.). For more information, email Erek
Tinker: erek at spry-group.com. *Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30-8:30pm.*



*“Pack the Palace” *is a 1-Day Event Celebrating Arts Education in NYC
Featuring Art, Media, Performance and Workshops with a Special Awards
Ceremony. It’s a call to action to celebrate the strengths of the young
people in our community, and raise the reflection of their value in our
community by filling the 3,400 seats in the historical United Palace
Theater. Urban Arts Festival is Urban Arts Partnership's annual culminating
event that celebrates the positive impact arts education has on closing the
achievement gap in public schools. The event serves as a platform to
amplify young people’s voices by showcasing the talents of the students and
communities UAP serves. Since 2007, Urban Arts Partnership has honored
exceptional student work and performances from all of our participating
schools across New York City. UAF brings together students, families,
educators, city representatives, artists, and community members from
diverse neighborhoods to advance creative expression and innovative
education. For more information, visit
http://urbanarts.org/press-release-urban-arts-festival-pack-the-palace/.
*Wednesday,
May 13th, 5:30pm – 8pm. *(Doors open at 5pm.)



*Environment and its Connection to Asthma and Obesity in our Community:* A
Perspective from the Mailman School of Public Health. Light refreshments
following the lecture. Simultaneous Spanish translation available. RSVP at
cumcgca at columbia.edu or 212-305-8060. At the Russ Berrie Medical Science
Pavilion, 1150 St. Nicholas Ave. (at W. 168th St.), conference room #2.
Free and open to the public. W/C acc. *Wednesday, May 13th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Performathon Benefit: "I Happen to Like New York "*Join the Bloomingdale
School of Music for an evening of song with Jimmy Roberts, famed performer
and composer of *I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change*. In an evening’s
performance, Roberts will belt out tunes from his own hits, along with
surprising blends of Bach and Sondheim, Schubert and Elvis, and more.
Sometimes moving, often amusing, Jimmy Roberts covers styles from Carnegie
Hall to Tin Pan Alley with wit, charm, and personality. This is our
culminating celebration of BSM’s 50th Anniversary Season! We’ll be raising
much-needed funds for our student scholarship program with our Annual
Prelude and Performathon Events! Questions? Email Event Coordinator Sarah
Benvenuti: sarah.benvenuti at gmail.com. *Wednesday, May 13th 6:30pm - 9:30pm.*



*The Portuguese Soul: Fado, Poetry & the Sea *Sylvan Winds returns to
perform at The Hispanic Society America with a program on music from
Portugal and Brazil. With Pedro da Silva, guitar and Gina Cuffari, soprano.
At The Hispanic Society of America, Broadway between W. 155th & W. 156th
Streets. (Not W/C acc.) RSVP: friends at hispanicsociety.org / 212-926-2234
x250. Reception to follow. *Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm.*



*Epic Poetry *A play by James Bosley, presented by UP Theater. A teenage
girl’s odyssey to find her father, a hero from a legendary war, takes her
on a dangerous journey through the squalor of a mythic NYC. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. (not W/C acc.) Adults,
$18; students/seniors, $12. Not W/C acc (steep ramp).*Wednesdays –
Saturdays, through May 16th, at 8pm.*



*CSD3 You've Got to Have Art! Festival *District 3 schools will be
performing and displaying their visual artwork. The performances include
singing, drumming, dancing, storytelling, string orchestra, concert band,
and more, by children from seven D3 elementary and middle schools. Come and
share our pride in our children’s creative talents! At PS 163, 163 W. 97th
St., between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues. RSVP to DJ Sheppard:
djshepp at schools.nyc.gov. *Thursday, May 14th, 4pm – 8pm & Friday, May 15th,
10am – 7pm.*



*Rally to Save a Million Homes *The laws protecting 1.1 million
rent-regulated apartments in New York City expire next month. Tenants must
come together to protect our communities and keep New York City affordable.
We will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to save NYC for working-class
tenants! Meet in Foley Square. *Thursday, May 14th, at 5pm. *



*How to Start and Run a Successful Retail Business* With Princess Jenkins,
founder of The Brownstone, and special training by Square. You will learn:
legal forms of business; company logo and trademarks; how to buy
merchandise; store finances; merchandise and price-points; finding the
right location; retail interiors; app market place; how to sell online.
Sponsored by the NY Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Free, but you must
purchase a $25 textbook. At City College, W. 137th St. & Amsterdam Ave. For
more information/RSVP: Lawrence Miles (lmiles at nywcc.org / 212-491-6940).
Still a few seats left; register now!* Thursdays, May 14th, 21st, 28th &
June 4th, 6pm – 9pm.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (10 items)*

*Neighborhood Clean-Up *Join us for a community day of service to beautify
our neighborhoods! Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, reusable water
bottle, and light refreshments. All equipment and supplies for the clean-up
will also be provided. Volunteers may sign up for a single clean-up event,
or can sign up for as many as they can attend. To sign up email
uptowncleanup at gmail.com or call Centro Altagracia at (212)568-2115 with the
date you plan to volunteer. Event coordinators will be in touch with more
information regarding meeting place, clean-up route, and logistics. *Saturday,
May 16th, 9am-12pm* (W. 181st–W. 186th Streets, Wadsworth-Audubon
Avenues); *Saturday,
June 20th, 9am-12pm *(W. 204th-Dyckman Street, 10th Ave-Broadway).
Community Healthy Environment Fair to follow the June 20th event, noon-3pm!



*The High School for Media & Communications* has been designated one of 39
community schools by the New York City DOE. Community schools improve
attendance and graduation rates by offering mentoring, counseling, job
training and expanded learning opportunities and connection to health
services. The community school model looks at students as a whole to
identify and tackle any challenges to their academic success at home, in
the community and in  the school building. We are hosting a Public Forum
for students, parents, and community residents to share their ideas on what
can be improved or expanded upon in order for us to become a school that
truly maximizes the potential of each of our students. In the George
Washington Educational Campus Cafeteria, 549 Audubon Avenue @ W. 192nd St.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with childcare and simultaneous
English/Spanish translation. W/C acc. *Saturday May 16th, 10am – 1pm.
(*Breakfast
and registration begin at 9:30am.)



*The Dyckman Farmhouse **would like to thank all of our wonderful gardeners
for helping us. *Without the help of our community, we wouldn't be able to
do all the wonderful things we have planned. Join us for *some garden
volunteering;* RSVP at info at dyckmanfarmhouse.org. *Saturday, May 16th**,
11am – 3pm.*



*District 6 Lives Healthy Expo *Organizations will be on hand with
information in the areas of fitness, eco- and environmental consciousness,
general health and wellbeing, social and emotional support services, and
financial wellbeing, PLUS cooking demos, dance lessons, fiteness demons,
raffles, and healthful snacks. The entire family is invited to come enjoy a
day of learning about healthier choices, services, activities and programs
available citywide, in our schools, and across District 6. For more
information, or if your organization is interested in participating, please
email cec6 at nyc.schools.gov or call 212-926-3130. At the Adam Clayton Powell
Elementary School Complex (PS153 & Hamilton Heights School), 1750 Amsterdam
Ave. at W. 146th St. W/C acc. *Saturday, May 16th, 10am - 2pm.*



*Compost Crew *Every Saturday, the Compost Crew processes food scraps
collected at the Inwood Greenmarket and organic waste recovered from New
York Restoration Project's landscaping operations. Learn about the process
of composting and the dynamic range of current projects in New York City
while making a contribution to local waste reduction and greening efforts.
All participants are provided with monthly training sessions and asked to
commit to at least three work days. Ongoing trainings and orientations are
scheduled for the first work day of every month. For more information about
New York Restoration Project crews or to register, email volunteer at nyrp.org.
At Sherman Creek Park, 10 Ave. btw. Academy St. & the Harlem River. *Every
Saturday, 1pm – 3:30pm*, through October 24th.



*Alice in Wonderland *Presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre, based
on Lewis Carroll's Classic; directed by Amy Dulsky-Little. At the Theatre
Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of
Dyckman). $10 adults, $8 children <16 & seniors 62+. Tickets available
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1410092 or may be reserved
in advance by phone at 212-544-2976 (must pay by cash/check; not credit
cards at will-call). Limited walk-up sales may be available 15 minutes
prior to show-time. All tickets are general seating. *Saturday, May 16th at
3pm & 7pm; Sunday, May 17th at 4pm.*



*Epic Poetry *A play by James Bosley, presented by UP Theater. A teenage
girl’s odyssey to find her father, a hero from a legendary war, takes her
on a dangerous journey through the squalor of a mythic NYC. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. (not W/C acc.) Adults,
$18; students/seniors, $12. Not W/C acc (steep ramp).*Wednesdays –
Saturdays, through May 16th, at 8pm.*



*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.*



*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. *



*Youth Open Mic *Where young singers, musicians, and spoken word artists
perform in a fun and supportive environment. Sign-up between 5:00 and 5:30.
Performers must be 18 or under. Free. At Le Cheile, 839 W. 181st St., at
Cabrini Blvd., *Sunday, May 17th at 5pm.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE-THE-DATES!*** (3 items)*

*Save the Date for Sunset on the Hudson, The Fort Tryon Park Trust's Annual
Gala* *Honoring Lynden Miller. *Lynden Miller has been a tireless advocate
for and designer of beautiful gardens throughout New York City and beyond.
The Fort Tryon Park Trust is excited to celebrate Lynden's extensive
contributions to the green spaces of NYC, and hope you'll consider joining
them. Benefit proceeds will help sustain this historic park, underwriting
horticultural staff; free environmental, cultural and fitness programs, and
targeted capital improvements. Purchase tickets online (
https://www.forttryonparktrust.org/sunset_on_the_hudson_gala.html);
call 212-795-1388
x300 for event/ticket info. For a short but inspiring video on Ms. Miller’s
work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab6V_00YqKI&app=desktop. *Thursday,
May 28th **(6:30pm cocktails in the Heather Garden; 7:30pm dinner on the
David Rockefeller Linden Terrace). W/C acc.*



*Health Fair at the United Palace *The United Palace House of Inspiration
(UPHI) invites you to its Integrative & Transformative Health Fair that
will offer attendees an opportunity to experience different kinds of
healthy foods, diet and nutrition information, health screenings, panel
discussion on health, wellness, and the environment; film screenings and
activities for people of all ages. Attendees will also be able to visit and
enjoy vendors who will share nutritional dishes, vegetarian foods, healthy
cooking techniques, sugar free teas, acting classes for children,
meditation techniques, essential oils and mindfulness workshops. A film
documentary about the “Dangers of the Standard American Diet” will be
shown. For more information, call Gilbert James (646-353-3175 /
212-928-0618) or Sandra Winter (212-781-3886). At the United Palace, 4140
Broadway at W. 175th St. Partially W/C acc. *Saturday, June 6th, 9am - 6pm.*



*We Fix Broken Stuff! *Pop-up Repair will be at the Inwood Greenmarket in
June! Email us at fixit at popuprepair.com for dates and locations of upcoming
events, and for more information about shifting the cycle of consumption
and waste in your community. Got broken Stuff? Got repair skills? Join the
repair-ups network! At the Inwood Market, Isham St. btw. Seaman Ave. &
Cooper St. *Saturdays, June 6th, 13th & 20th. *







****ARTS OPPORTUNITIES & EXHIBITS (6 items)****

*2015 Call for Artists! *The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA)
announces a call for artists for the 12th annual Uptown ArtStroll this
June. Artists from Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem (W. 135th -
220th Streets). The Stroll showcases the painters, photographers, writers,
musicians, sculptors, actors, dancers and filmmakers of Northern Manhattan.
See these links for more information and how to participate.
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-booking-info/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/list-your-open-studio/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-your-venue/. See you at
the Stroll!



*RING Garden Call for Artists: Art in the Garden 2015 *Since 2001 we have
had art in all types of media and varied musical and dance performances. We
need responses as soon as possible in order to be listed in the Uptown Arts
Stroll program and pictures to prepare our flyer. Art exhibits from 11:30am
- 5:30pm; performances from 1pm – 6pm. If you would like to participate or
have questions, please reply to pawlik.monika at yahoo.com. *Saturday, June
6th, 11:30am-6pm. *(Rain date June 13th.)



*The Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing Gallery* *Presents *the artwork of
American Painter, Jan Johnson (1918-2014) to our gallery for a May-June,
2015 Art Exhibit, Two Worlds.  Ms. Johnson was an internationally known
fine artist and teacher, working in oils on canvas in an Impressionist
style and on rice paper with watercolors in a Chinese Art style*. *Her
works, many of which are for sale, were chosen by her daughter, Inwood
resident, Maggie Clarke. This free exhibit runs through the end of June. The
Gold Wing is located in Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation's Art Deco building
at 551 Fort Washington Avenue at W. 185th St, a few blocks south of Fort
Tryon Park and the Cloisters. Call 212-568-8301 or visit
hebrewtabernacle.org



*Yinka Shonibare: **Colonial Arrangements*
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On
May 1st, the Morris-Jumel Mansion opened the most ambitious art exhibition
in its 250-year history. *Colonial Arrangements* will feature new and
established work by world-renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare.
Celebrated for his extensive use of Dutch wax textiles, Shonibare makes art
that’s at once colorful, invigorating, fantastical and thought-provoking.
In *Colonial Arrangements*, Morris-Jumel will place in several of its
period rooms classic Shonibare sculptures taken from the series “Mother and
Father Worked Hard So I Can Play” and “Planets In My Head,” as well as an
entirely new work, commissioned by the Mansion, which uses
19th-century-inspired
theatrical techniques to create a ghostly apparition of Eliza Jumel, MJM’s
longest resident. The general opening is free; tickets to the VIP Preview
Hour are $50. Reservations are required for both. Call 212-923-8008 or email
marketing at morrisjumel.org to reserve. *On display through August 31st. *W/C
acc.



*Frida Kahlo’s New York *Works on paper and sequential art by Felipe
Galindo/Feggo. This award-winning cartoonist and illustrator presents
humorous works on paper and sequential artworks from his project “Frida
Kahlo’s New York,” as well as preparatory drawings and storyboards for the
animation in progress of the same title. For more info, visit
www.felipegalindo.com <http://www.felipegalindo.comf/> or call 212-253-9479.
Free and open to the public. At the Mark Miller Gallery, 92 Orchard St.
(Not uptown, but Feggo is our very own uptown artist!) Main exhibit is W/C
acc (additional works on a second level accessible only with by stairs). *On
view Weds-Sun, noon-6 and by appointment, beginning May 7th through June
7th.*



*Multicultural Festival: Celebrate Diversity; Celebrate You *New York City
is "home to the world". Join us for a celebration of our diverse cultural
traditions. There will be live performances; food; a fashion show;
activites for children; health, safety & wellness activities; and
information resources. Free and open to the public! For more information,
or to register to perform, be a vendor, or exhibit, please visit
www.multiculturalfestival.nyc, email info at multiculturalfestival.nyc or call
212-862-4858. On St. Nicholas Ave., btw. W. 141st & W. 145th Streets.
*Saturday,
May 30th, noon - 7pm.*







****HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PARKS (5 items)****

*Free Zumba Demos from NMIC* The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
(NMIC) will be hosting free community Zumba classes and cooking demos! Free
Zumba classes will be held at the United Palace of Cultural Arts located at
4140 Broadway (at 175th St.) beginning Monday March 16th. All fitness and
experience levels are invited to this fun dance-inspired workout to great
music! Please register in advance online at:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events/. Children ages 13- 16
years old are welcome if accompanied by parent or guardian; children under 13
may not attend. This program is presented to you by NMIC and Inwood
Community Services, Inc. with support provided by EmblemHealth. *Mondays &*
*Thursdays* *at* *7pm** ***sharp*.*



*Awesome Asana Yoga *It’s Spring. As the city’s energy hums with radiance
and signs of life begin to blink open their sleeping eyes, apartment-bound
New Yorkers, restless with cabin fever, step into the light. Join us for
classes this week at the Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace, btw. W. 160
th & 162nd Streets, one block east of St. Nicholas Ave.) Classes are free
with museum admission. For more information, email Chelsea Best at
awesomeasanayoga at gmail.com. *Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm – 2pm.*



*May is National Bike Month! *Spring is here. And that means that May,
Bike Month, is right around the corner. With Brilliant Bicycles,
Transportation Alternatives is issuing the call for teams of
colleagues to go head-to-head in the Bike-to-Work Challenge. When you
bike to work, you get bragging rights, a fresh perspective on your
daily commute and tons of great prizes!  Not to mention the health
benefits and mood enhancement that come with a morning pedal. Be part
of this fabulous three-week competition to find New York City's
happiest workplace, otherwise known as the office with the highest
percentage of people who bike to work. It's easy, fun and free: just
sign up, bike and track your trips from May 1st - 22nd.
Pre-registration is now open. Sign up today to get a head start, then
build your team and get ready to crush the competition as you pave the
way to bicycling bliss.
http://my.transalt.org/site/R?i=25QNFcN1tjngEd59VV5CZA



*Stay Fit This Spring with CityParks Seniors Fitness* It was a tough winter
but we made it – spring is here! Time to get out of the house and into your
local park. *NYC seniors now can register for free fitness programs in all
five boroughs! *Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better,
maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and
minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies
always benefit from physical activity. *There’s something for everyone from
Yoga to Tennis and even Fitness Walking. *All activities are free and
include free use of equipment. Activities take place twice a week for an
hour unless otherwise stated. Participants are encouraged to register for
multiple activities, if available, and to maintain regular attendance.
Class sizes for yoga are limited and open on a first-come basis.
Registration is available online
<http://cityparksfoundation.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d6c71d6bcb551b80c31cbd087&id=7d57fda497&e=6749ff47a8>
or
on-site the first day of programming. If you have questions about the
program please contact sports at cityparksfoundation.org
<sports at cityparksfoundation.org?subject=Spring%20Seniors%20Fitness> or call
718-760-6999. *Programs began the week of April 27th, *but you can still
sign up!



*May is Mental Health Month, *and May 3rd – 9th is Children’s Mental Health
Awareness Week in New York State. For information on Mental Health
Resources throughout in New York State, visit https://www.omh.ny.gov/.
According
to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 25 Americans lives
with a serious mental health condition. Mental health professionals have
effective treatments for most of these conditions, yet in any given year,
only 60% of people with a mental illness get mental health care.” Learn
more at:
http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Family-Members-and-Caregivers#sthash.a7R4qxPA.dpuf
and at www.nami.org.







****OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH (3 items)****

*Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)* provides New York City youth ages
14-24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August.
Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including: government
agencies, hospitals, summer camps, small businesses, non-profits, museums,
retail organizations, etc. SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness,
career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue
education and social growth. Programs are located in community-based
organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for
the program online or at a community-based organization during the
application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.
Applications now being accepted! For more information, visit
https://application.nycsyep.com/



*FREE CAMPERSHIPS at Columbia University's summer athletic camps* for
children. The deadline to participate in the lottery is May 8th. (Click
here for more information:
http://conservancynorth.org/index.php/component/content/article/88-internal-pages/110-com-ben
and to download an application.) Open to children in 10032, 10033, 10034,
10040 & Marble Hill (only!) sections of 10463. Applications will be
selected by lottery hosted by ConservancyNorth and the Police Athletic
League at the Armory (W. 165th St. & Ft. Washington Ave.) on Friday May 15th
at 11am. *Applications *must* be received by Friday, May 8th at 5pm.*



*Pied Piper Children’s Theatre Summer Intensive *There are just two more
days to get your applications for the PPCT Summer 2015 intensive to us.
They can be emailed to phill at piedpipertheatre.com or delivered in person.
Please note an important change: the scheduled Saturdays are now
*optional*. There is no requirement to attend any Saturday during the
program. If you have any further questions about the program, please email
Phill Greenland at phill at piedpipertheatre.com.







****JOBS, TRAINING & ADULT ED (4 items)****

*Grace Outreach College Prep Program* seeks young women, ages 18-24, who
have either a high school diploma or a GED/TASC/high school equivalency
diploma, and want to attend CUNY in fall 2015. Some stipend support is
available via this scholarship. Students who begin their college work with
zero or only one remedial class have a MUCH better chance statistically of
graduating within 3 years for an associate's degree. Grace Outreach
operates this special summer program as a member of the Bronx Opportunity
Network (BON) consortium. The program is from mid June to the end of July. For
more information, please call Lisa DeMun at 718-382-0580 or email Lauren
Calderon: lcalderon at graceoutreachbronx.org. Applications are *due June 1st
at 4pm, *although we urge potential students to get it in earlier due to
high demand for these seats.



*Temporary Case Worker *STAR Senior Center will need a temporary case work
starting in July. One of their staff will be out on maternity leave. Duties
include active case finding and relating to participants at the center;
conduct participant intake/assessment of needs/service planning; assess
eligibility for programs and complete a needs assessment; assist in
translating and preparing applications for entitlements and their renewal;
report findings in progress notes and computerized data base in accordance
to NYC Department of Aging standards. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).
Fax resumé to 212-781-7496 or email davidjohnson at nyc.rr.com. Please
include *cover
letter which d*iscusses work ethic, case finding, and knowledge of
entitlements. Older persons encouraged to apply.



*Part-time Positions at Riverstone *Saturday positions available for
Riverstone's new Social Adult Day Program: Group Leader for small group of
individuals with memory loss; Group Leader Assistant; Intake Social Worker.
Saturdays, 8:30am – 3pm, starting July 11th. Send cover letter & resume to
Ilana Dunner at Riverstone Senior Life Servicesidunner at riverstonenyc.org.



*Money Matters: Gratis y en Español (Free and in Spanish) **Información
financiera básica, gratuita, que se ofrece en 6 talleres y sesiones
individuales a través de nuestro serviceo de coaching de finanzas del
programa. Usted Elige. Talleres, sesiones individuales de coaching, or
cualquier combinación de lo anterior. Coaching de finanzas: las sesiones
deberán reservarse por adelantado. Por favor visite **www.nypl.org/money*
<http://www.nypl.org/money> *para hacer una reservación en linea. *Money
Matters: free, basic financial information covered in 6 workshops, plus
one-on-one help through our Money Matters coaching Service. It's your
choice. Workshops, one-on-one coaching, or any combination of the two.
Financial Coaching sessions must be books ahead of time. Please visit our
website at www.nypl.org/money to book online. *Inwood Library, 4790
Broadway. W/C acc. Info: **212-942-2445 <212-942-2445>.*

·         *Vivienda / Housing:* 16 Mayo, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 1 Junio,
5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Presupuesto / Budget: *18 Mayo, 5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Bancos / Banking:* 30 Mayo, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 15 Junio,
5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Creditio / Credit: *13 Junio, 12:30pm-1:30 pm

·         *Deuda / Debt: *27 Junio, 12:30pm-1:30pm







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS/RESOURCES & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE (2
items)****

*Foster Care Hotline *There are currently 11,157 children in NYC’s foster
care system in need of a permanent home. Public Advocate Letitia James has
launched a hotline to get to the bottom of mismanagement of the foster care
system and help children get the support they deserve. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM
YOU: children, relatives, and social work professionals who have faced
problems with the NYC foster care system. We will collect personal
experiences about the obstacles preventing foster children from finding
permanent homes. After the survey is completed, a report will be released
to document its findings and help better understand the challenges within
the foster care system. Call 646-883-HOME (646-883-4663). We have live
people answering phones, and a survey folks can complete online themselves
here: ttp://svy.mk/1cRyHmq <http://svy.mk/1cRyHmq>. *Through May 8th, 10am
– 6pm, Mon-Fri.*



*The New Leaf Restaurant has Reopened! *COFFEED has taken on the management
of the New Leaf Restaurant and is excited to serve you their delicious
cuisine in the 1935 building under the majestic elms on the patio. The
historic roof restoration is well underway and is slated for completion at
the end of June. For information/reservations call 212-568-5323. Lunch:
noon-3:30pm; dinner 6pm-10pm; Bar open throughout. Weekend brunch (no
reservations): 11am-3:30pm.







****ROADS & TRANSIT (4 items)****

*Overnight Lane Closures on the Trans-Manhattan **Expressway *due to
scaffolding and shield removals on the High Bridge. Be prepared for traffic
delays and use alternate routes. Flaggers will be posted near the.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. For more
information, call Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email
highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *Through May 9th, 10pm – 5am.*



*Overnight Lane Closures on the Major Deegan **Expressway (northbound) *due
to scaffolding removal operations on the High Bridge. Be prepared for
traffic delays and use alternate routes. Flaggers will be posted near the
High Bridge work site (approaching Exits 7 & 8 of the Deegan). For more
information, call Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email
highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *Wednesday, May 6th at 10pm – May 7th at 5am.*



*Overnight Lane Closures on the Major Deegan **Expressway (southbound) *due
to scaffolding removal operations on the High Bridge. Be prepared for
traffic delays and use alternate routes. Flaggers will be posted near the
High Bridge work site (approaching section between Exits 7 & 9 of the
Deegan). For more information, call Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email
highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *Thursday, May 7th – FridaySaturday, May 9th, 10pm
–5am.*



*Attention Motorists Using the George Washington Bridge During the
Overnight Hours *Beginning Monday, May 4th, The Port Authority of New York
and New Jersey will resume a steel deck improvement project on the upper
level of the George Washington Bridge that may cause significant overnight
delays. Three of four Upper Level bridge lanes will be closed during the
hours below: Monday to Thursday from 9pm - 5am the following morning; Friday
& Saturday nights from 10pm - 10am the following morning. Passenger
vehicles should use the lower level to avoid delays, but also check
electronic signs on the approach route which will provide the latest travel
times across the upper and lower levels. Motorists may also choose to
consider seeking an alternate route. The lower level will be fully open to
both cash and E-ZPass customers when work is occurring in the eastbound
direction to New York. Trucks are required to use the upper level at all
times. *Beginning May 4th.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP (2 items)****

*Volunteer at the Dyckman Farmhouse **We have some new dates for garden
volunteering!* This is to clean up the garden and make it beautiful for the
season. RSVP at info at dyckmanfarmhouse.org. Saturday, May  16th*.*



*Volunteers needed at the United Palace! *The next three UPCA events are
all going to be fun, fun, fun (but then again, what UPCA events aren't
fun?). The two priorities we will have are concession stand and a welcome
table for donations/information. Please let me know if you are available
for either of these dates. *Sunday, May 17th: *Young People Perform! This
is the annual event featuring all of our community art programs (3:30pm
arrival; 4:30pm doors; 5pm show, 7pm done). *Saturday, May 30th *The
Concert! This is the annual event featuring 6 El Sistema-inspired youth
orchestras. (12:30pm arrival; 1:30pm doors; 2pm concert; 4pm done). Please
email Mike Fitelson (mikef at unitedpalace.org) if you are available to pitch
in for any of these dates.







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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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