July 27th, 2026

🏙️ Goings-On In CB3 🏙️

Thursday, July 30th - Calling all teens to volunteer to pick up trash in the East Village with Friends of Tompkins Square Park and Trash Talk NYC. Meet in front of 130 E 7th St (Titi's Empanadas, where volunteers can enjoy free food after the cleanup), RSVP here, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Thursday, July 30th - Stop by the Seward Park Library to share your reflections on what the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A means to you at the We the People Community Recording Session, 5:00 - 7:00 PM


Sunday, August 2nd - Listen to the soundscape compositions of Mary Edwards at 11BC Serenity Garden (626 E 11th St), 3:00 - 4:00 PM


Saturday, August 8th - Volunteer to remove invasive plants and beautify East River Park with the LES Ecology Center. Meet on the east side of Corlears Hook Bridge (430 FDR Dr), RSVP here, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM


Saturday, August 8th - Urban Park Rangers will guide you through the best spots in Tompkins Square Park for birding, 1:00 - 2:00 PM


Saturday, August 8th - Come to Henry Street Settlement's Summer Fun event at Dry Dock Playground (E 10th

& Ave D) for roller skating (skates available to borrow), music, crafts, games, and giveaways! Sponsored by New York Presbyterian, 1:00 - 6:00 PM

📝 Reminders 📝

Summer Streets is back in Manhattan on Saturday August 1st, 8th, and 15th. In CB3, 4th Ave between 9th St and 14th St will be closed to vehicles


If you run a community based organization that stewards public space, fill out the Public Space Partner Survey to contribute to a research study by Urban Design Forum


Complete this DCP survey on how you utilize public waterfront space in your neighborhood to help inform future planning decisions

🎨 Arts Opportunities🎨

In honor of their 50th anniversary, Grow NYC is collecting community records of their greenmarkets. Represent your neighborhood by submitting photos, videos or written materials about the Tompkins Square Park greenmarket


The East Side Coastal Resiliency project invites residents near E 10th St and the FDR Dr to submit their art to be printed on the construction fencing around the East River Park from late 2026 to early 2027-- more info here

🗓️ Upcoming CB3 Meetings - View Full Calendar Here🗓️

Tuesday, July 28th - Full Board, 6:30 PM, MS 131 (100 Hester St) *note this is not our usual location*

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