YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
NYC COUNCIL, DISTRICT 10
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Community Events & Opportunities:
Afternoon of Chamber Music, Ballet and Wine Tasting at the United Palace
Saturday, April 27
4:30pm wine tasting
5:00pm performance
4140 Broadway (Corner of 175th st. and Broadway)
The event includes chamber music and contemporary ballet performed by CelloPointe, the Palace debut of Washington Heights' only youth orchestra led by the WHIN Music Project, and wine tasting by Vines On Pine
Tickets are $35 ($25 online) or $15 for non-drinkers
Under 21 FREE!
Proceeds support the United Palace of Cultural Arts, the new arts and cultural center at the spectacular United Palace.
Info/Tickets: http://unitedpalace.org/index.php/events/186-chamber-music-ballet-and-wine-tasting
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Concerned About Traffic Safety in Your Community? Make a Difference
Applications Accepted Until May, 31st, 2013
The New York City Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its neighborhood slow zone project. This places speed limits within a radius of a few blocks in residential areas meant to slow down drivers who put residents at risk. Now you can decide where these slow zones are most needed. Visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/about/slowzones.shtml for more information.
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Community Education Council for School District 6 Presents "From Birth to College: Strategies for Parents of English Language Learners"
Conference: April 27th 11:30AM-3:00PM Duke Ellington (PS 4), 500 West 160th St. Gymnasium:
Parents as Teachers-How to Help Your Child Succeed From Birth to College
Entertainment, Childcare and Lunch Provided at the Conference. For more info and to RSVP, please contact the CEC at CEC6@schools.nyc.gov or call the office at 917-521-3793
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Suspended A Train Service for Weekends in April
April 26-29
From 11:45pm Friday nights to 5:00am Monday mornings, A train service between 168th and 207th Street will be suspended due to track work. Instead, commuters can use either shuttle buses running periodically between the two stops, or the 1 train.
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Columbia University Summer Sports Program Lottery
Deadline: May 3rd, 2013
Columbia University's Summer Sports Program is now accepting applications for Washington Heights and Inwood Kids! Applications will be accepted until May 3rd. This is a great opportunity for kids to stay active and healthy outdoors this summer at an Ivy League college sports facility here in the neighborhood. Applications should be turned in at Inwood Community Services, the Police Athletic League or Community League of the Heights.
Application
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Volunteer with NYRP!
Do you want to learn how to improve your local parks and greenspace? The New York Restoration Project is now accepting volunteers interested in planting new flora all throughout Northern Manhattan
FEMA seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council
Deadline: Friday, April 19th, 2013
FEMA is currently seeking applications for their National Youth Preparedness Council. Young adults between the ages of 12 and 17 are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to have a background in youth leadership, public service, and an interest in emergency preparedness. For more information, please visit: http://www.Ready.gov/youth-preparedness.
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Literacy INC's 4th Annual Reading Everywhere Month
Between May 6 and May 24, Literacy INC. (LINC) will host a marathon of literacy events throughout the city to show New York families that reading can happen anywhere. Reading Everywhere will take place in three participating neighborhoods:
May 6-11: Inwood/Washington Heights.
May 13-18: Harlem.
May 20-24: Kingsbridge.
An updated schedule of events can be found on LINC's website: www.lincnyc.org.
If you are interested in participating in or contributing to Reading Everywhere, please contact Debora Mulrain, Director of Community Engagement, at 212-620-LINC (5462) or dmulrain@lincnyc.org or Michael Streeter, Corporate and Individual Volunteers Coordinator, at 212-620-LINC (5462) or mstreeter@lincnyc.org.
New York Cares seeks Volunteers
New York Cares is a community based organization focusing on educational programming for students, parents and community members at the school. They have initiated a one year partnership with PS 336M and are looking for volunteers to help teach and tutor. Spanish speakers are encouraged to help out but dual-language ability is not required.
Volunteers will help to engage students in English conversation tutoring, to assist them in their learning the language. All programming is team based so volunteers will not be one on one with pupils. Curriculum and materials will be provided and a short 30 minute training session will prepare volunteers for their work. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. For more information, contact Sophia Smart of New York Cares at:
65 Broadway, 19th Floor
Phone:212-402-1155
Community Board 8 First Annual Poetry Slam!
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Kingsbridge Library 291 West 231st Street
Come out and test your poetry skills against some of the best in the neighborhood at Community Board 8's first annual poetry slam. With free admission and cash prizes, this is an opportunity that can't be missed. Designed for young people from the area, the program will give teenagers the opportunity to practice their poetry and spoken word skills in friendly competition.
Sign up at the Kingsbridge Library by May 6th
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Local Community Groups Team with Columbia University to Promote Neighborhood Health
Columbia University's Research Recruitment and Minority Outreach Initiative has teamed up with local community organizations to ensure residents are aware up to date on their colonoscopy exams. Please see flyers for details
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer
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WHIN Youth Orchestra Recruiting Young Musicians
Every Saturday 3pm-6pm (3-4:30 for younger kids)
United Palace Cathedral 4140 Broadway (175th St. and Bway)
A new classical music program in Northern Manhattan seeks local musicians ages 7-23 with experience playing string, brass, and wind instruments to join a youth orchestra housed at the United Palace.
As well as being taught by dedicated instructors, WHIN Youth Orchestra members will also be mentored by experienced and renowned musicians from both the immediate community as well as abroad. WHIN Youth Orchestra's network includes The Orchestra of St. Luke's, New England Conservatory, and the Scandia Symphony.
For more information visit www.whinmusicproject.org or contact David Gracia at whinmusicproject@whinmusicproject.org.
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Circle in the Square Theatre School Holds Festival of Theatre
May, 2013
The Circle in the Square Theatre School will be showcasing the work of their graduating class of 2013 with a month of shows in May. The shows range from classic drama to musical theatre and are sure to delight audiences of all ages. Please see flyer for shows, dates and showtimes. Reservations are required.
Flyer
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NoMAA Uptown Arts Stroll Accepting Submissions for Venues
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Uptown Arts Stroll. For 10 years, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance has celebrated the vibrant artwork produced at home in Northern Manhattan, an area rife with talent and creativity. This event provides an opportunity for artists to show their work across the neighborhood in small businesses, offices, places of worship, restaurants and community centers. If you would like your venue to be one of the many to house this amazing artwork, please visit: http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-your-venue/. The Arts Stroll is a month long event held each June. The kickoff for the event is May, 31st.
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