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Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez
Happy Yom Kippur!
Please see upcoming events and opportunities in Inwood/Washington Heights/Marble Hill:
Volunteer Meet-and-Greet for the Medieval Festival:
If you are interested in helping organize one of our community's premier events please contact Volunteer Coordinator Pedro Suarez at psuarez09@gmail.com. Learn more about the festival and these volunteer opportunities by attending a Volunteer Meet & Greet on Friday September 13th at 6pm at 560 West 181st Street, 2nd Floor.
Volunteers are needed to perform the following functions:
� 12 volunteers for tent set-up 6:30am - 11am
� 12 volunteers for tent take-down 6:30pm-8:30pm
� 6 volunteers for the information booth (2 hour shifts)
� 2 hay delivery directors (the festival has a large shipment of hay coming in)
� 8 volunteers for hay delivery drop-off 7am - 11am
� 8 volunteers for hay delivery pick-up 6:30pm - 8pm
� 8 volunteers to decorate booths
� 6 volunteers to direct traffic and parking in the morning until 11:30am
� 1 pro-bono graphic designer for Medieval Festival signage
***THIS WEEKEND*** (3 items)
Redesign Javits Using Science and Math: After the weather cancellation in the spring, it's time to redesign Javits playground! Join Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone of Storefront Science and use math, science and engineering to measure, plot and design your own improvements to our local playground. There is a 15 children capacity for this event. Pre-registration is required. Please register in advance at info@FortTryonParkTrust.org with "Register" in the subject line and in the body of the email, the parent/guardian name and the child's name and age as well as the best email address at which to reach you back. Appropriate for ages 7-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in Ft. Tryon Park's Javits Playground. Sunday, September 15th at 1pm-2:30pm.
***NEXT WEEK *** (8 items)
2014 G&T Application/Info for 4th & 5th Grades for School Year 2013-2014 are due September 16th. For more information and an application, go Here.
In The Headlines: Latino New Yorkers 1980-2001, Washington Heights: Columbia University and El Diario/La Prensa cordially invite you to a press conference and reception announcing the acquisition of El Diario/La Prensa's photographic archive by Columbia University's Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (CSER), and the school's Rare Books and Manuscript Library, as well as the opening of an exhibit that features a curated selection of photographic reproductions, newspaper articles, and front pages from El Diario/La Prensa, thematically designed to highlight the Hispanic social, cultural, economic, and political growth in Washington Heights, from 1980 through 2001. This exhibit is part of a citywide-series that commemorates the 100th Anniversary of El Diario/La Prensa. Tuesday, September 17th, 11am to 12 noon, at the Russ Berrie Medical Pavillion at Columbia University Medical Center (1150 St. Nicholas Avenue @ W. 168th Street). Refreshments will be served. RSVP: 212-807-4625 or angel.vazquez@eldiariony.com
A Toast to Fort Tryon Park, deemed "the happiest place in Manhattan" by Science Magazine! Wine and dine overlooking the Hudson among the breath-taking blossoms of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park. Celebrate the final days of summer with fine wine provided by Cabrini Wines, tasty local beer provided by Dyckman Beer Co. and live music at this annual beer and wine tasting benefit for the Fort Tryon Park. This year's event will honor children's educator and local mom, Julia Attaway, for her work in the park, inspiring kids to question and admire the natural world around them. All proceeds go to sustaining and revitalizing the Park! Tuesday, September 17th @ 6:30pm-9:00pm, in Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden. For more information, call 212-795-1388 or go to www.forttryonparktrust.org.
Using Solar Energy for Your Building's Hot Water Needs: Many large multifamily buildings in NYC could make most or all of their hot water using solar thermal technology. By displacing the current fuel used to heat your water, installing solar thermal can result in annual savings on your energy bill! Take advantage of two great events to learn more about solar thermal technology, uses, incentives, and case studies. Join us in person or at your desk!ATTAIN Lab grand opening: Through the offices of New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat, SUNY has partnered with the Armory Foundation to place an ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training And Information Networking) Lab at the 168th Street Armory. The State University of New York University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (SUNY UCAWD) promotes the social and economic well-being of academically and economically disadvantaged residents of New York State by developing and offering tuition-free, quality adult education and workforce training programs and services. To RSVP for this event, go Here. For more info about ATTAIN Lab's program schedule contact Joseph Contreras @ ATTAIN Lab, 212-923-1803 x7038/ jontreras@armorytrack.com. Thursday, September 19th @ 10am-11:30 at the Armory, 216 Ft. Washington Ave., 2nd floor.
Solar Water Heating for Multifamily Buildings (Webinar) on Thursday, September 19th @ noon. Join NYC Clean Heat, CUNY, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation at this online presentation and Q&A on incorporating solar thermal in your building's heating system. All you'll need is a phone and/or internet access to participate. RSVP by visiting here or emailing info@nyccleanheat.org by 5pm on September 17th and we will send you the phone number and online log-in details.
Family Literacy Program at the Nagle Avenue Y: Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-7pm, beginning Thursday, September 19th.The goal of our program is to engage the whole family in reading , writing and art. The program consists of fun workshops where families discover exciting books together, work on creative literacy-based projects and learn games and activities that build stronger language and learning skills. The program helps strengthens community bonds and offers children and parents alike the opportunity to gain positive, memorable interactions with literacy. We also serve a free healthy dinner each night! The program is funded by the Brooke Jackman Foundation, established after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center to honor the memory of Brooke (Website). For more information, contact Andrea Schnee, Literacy Coordinator for the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood; 212-569-6200 x260 or aschnee@washhts.org.
"Alive Inside," The staff at Isabella is proud and excited to bring to the community a moving documentary on the use of individualized music to touch the inner being. Dan Cohen a social worker brings iPod into nursing homes; come join his journey. There will be two showings on Friday, September 20th, 2pm & 7 pm. It is free and open to the public, though the courtesy of an RSVP would be appreciated. For more information, please visit the Website or call Leslie Halliday at 917-407-5895.
***NEXT WEEKEND*** (4 items)
Access to Independence Seminar: The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will be hosting Access to Independence on September 21, 2013 at the Bowling Green Park Subway Plaza. Learn about accessible transportation options available in NYC. Attendees will be able to interact with representatives from various agencies, have the opportunity to practice boarding accessible vehicles and work with a travel-training expert. Participants Include: MTA/NYCT; Metrocard Mobile Sales, NYCT; Access-A-Ride; NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission; NYC Department of Transportation; NYC Department of Education; Vega Transportation. Saturday, 9/21 @ 10am-3pm, Bowling Green Park, Subway Plaza. (Elevator at northeast corner of Broadway & Battery Place.) To participate please register online Here.
Plant Propagation Workshop with the New York Restoration Project: Learn the basics of plant propagation including taking cuttings, sowing seeds, plant divisions, and forcing bulbs. Get hands-on experience by taking cuttings to overwinter tropical plants and succulents and by dividing perennials for our Sherman Creek gardens. Open to volunteers and families of all skill levels and experience. Saturday, 9/21 @1pm-3:30pm. For more information, go to www.nyrp.org/calendar, call 212-333-2552, or email volunteer@nyrp.org.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Riverside Park: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Riverbank State Park will feature the sounds of Luis Blasini & Iroko La Banda. Come down and dance with us! We'll also have a Hispanic art show. 679 Riverside Drive @ W. 145th Street. Saturday, September 21 from 2pm-4pm. Free and open to the public.
***THE REST OF SEPTEMBER*** (4 items)
George Washington Bridge Bus Station MWBE Outreach Forum: Meet the prime contractors for the GWB Bus Station & Marketplace Renovation Project. Learn more about the approximately $180 million plan to modernize this vital transportation and retail facility. If you are a minority, women, or local-owned business enterprise looking for real business opportunities and resources, come to the forum. In partnership with the PANYNJ and their office of Business Diversity & Civil Rights, developer, Tutor-Perini Building Corp and Spectrum Personal Communications. At United Palace Theatre (4140 Broadway @ W. 175th St.) Wednesday, September 25th @ 8am-noon. If you plan to attend, please register at http://www.panynj.gov/GWBBAforum by Sept. 23rd; you may also email gbourne@spectrumpcc.com, or call Gail Bourne at 212-344-3500. (See attached flyers for more information.)
Northern Manhattan Neighbors Appreciation Day: Columbia University announces the return of the annual Northern Manhattan Neighbors Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 28th. The day begins at 11am with free food samples from local restaurants; free beverages in the pre-game picnic area; posters, magnets and other give-aways; face painting; photo ops with Roar-ee the Lion; performances by the CU band; gifts for the first thousand fans; and of course, a football game at 12:30 against Monmouth. At the Lawrence A. Wein Stadium (533 West 218thStreet, between Broadway & Indian Road.) This event is FREE to all Northern Manhattan residents. If you would like a ticket, please contact me (Liz Ritter, 212-544-0173, elritter@adrianoespaillat.org) or just come on game day with proof of residency. And watch this space for information on more free tickets for other home games later this Fall.
Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park: Minstrels and Magic! Jugglers and Jesters! Music and dancing! Storytelling and puppets! Costumes and crafts! Food and drink! Trinkets and trophies! Live chess game! And after all of that: a joust! Free admission; donations accepted. 11:30am-6pm, Sunday, 9/29. ***SPECIAL NOTE*** There will be NO PARKING on Cabrini Boulevard, north of 190th Street on Sunday, to accommodate all the Medieval Festival performers, vendors and artisan parking. Please walk or use public transit; if you use the A-train consider taking it to the 181st Street stop and walking north to the park, or going to the Dyckman Street station and walking south through the park to the fair. The elevators at the 190th Street stop get rather crowded, and waits of 10-15 minutes are not uncommon during peak travel times. Volunteers still are needed! If you are interested and available, please call the Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corporation (212-795-1600) or email Dennis Reeder (whidc@aol.com) or Maria Bassallo (mbassallowhidc@aol.com). All volunteers will be provided with lunch and costumes.
***LOOKING INTO OCTOBER*** (2 items)
CANCER WALK: The third annual Latin Women Empower FACES (Family / Advocacy / Counseling / Education / Support) Walk returns on Sunday October 6th. Watch this space for details.
Flu Vaccination Clinics: Once again Senator Espaillat and other uptown elected are teaming up the the Visiting Nurse Service of New York to bring FREE 'flu vaccines to the public. Tentative dates are Thursday October 17th at a location in Inwood, and Wednesday October 23rd in Washington Heights. Details to follow, but save the dates. We are also looking into a third clinic on the Upper West Side/Manhattanville. Watch this space for details.
***NEWS, INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES*** (3 items)
NoMAA Call for Artists (MJM Culture & Arts Festival): The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance in partnership with the Morris-Jumel Mansion will host the third annual Culture and Arts Festival (CAF�) on October 12th from 10am-6pm. If you are interested in promoting your art at the festival, MJM is offering musicians and artists the opportunity. The CAF� aims to create a stronger, more enriched and engaged arts community in Washington Heights. Last year's event attracted more than 700 visitors, who experienced the wide range of cultural and artistic programming offered throughout the day. Participants will be charged a booth fee for tent rent, set-up and use of facilities, but will keep 100% of the revenue made from any sales. Please visit http://www.nomaanyc.org/2013/08/call-for-artists-the-morris-jumel-mansion-culture-and-arts-festival/ for more information, or call Carol Ward at 212-923-8008 or director@morrisjumel.org.
NYC Department of Education hearings: The NYC DOE is hosting hearings with the City's 32 Community Education Councils (CECs), to obtain feedback on its final "Contracts for Excellence" plan. Under State law, "Contract for Excellence" funds must be distributed to schools to benefit students with the greatest educational needs as defined by New York State and must also be spent in six specific program areas-class size reduction, time on task, teacher and principal quality initiatives, middle school and high school restructuring, full-day pre-Kindergarten, and model programs for English Language Learners. Information about the City's preliminary plan is posted on the Department's website: http://schools.nyc.gov/AboutUs/funding/c4e/2012-13+Proposed+Citywide+Plan.htm. A schedule of upcoming CEC meetings is posted on the Department's website (http://schools.nyc.gov/AboutUs/funding/c4e/Public+Comment+2012-2013.htm). (Additional dates will continue to be added to this calendar, so check back for updated information.) The deadline for comment is October 18th. Comments can also be submitted by sending e-mails toContractsForExcellence@schools.nyc.gov.
FREE Community-based theatre programs for the whole family with the People's Theatre Project. Registration begins September 1stfor: Be part of our 5th Anniversary Season as our team of teaching artists guide you through the process of devising and performing original theatrical events... inspired by you! If you or someone in your family wants to be part of a fun, creative and community centered experience you'll never forget, then keep reading. No theatre experience necessary, just your life experience and your imagination. There are programs for adults (meets Thursday evenings), teens (Weds/Fri afternoons), and kids (Saturdays). For more information, go towww.peoplestheatreproject.org or call 646-398-9062.
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