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NYC FREE SUMMER 2009 FUN GUIDE – Music, Art, Movies & More!

Posted by pta373 on July 3, 2009

NYC FREE SUMMER FUN GUIDE

Check out the multitude of events for you to explore and enjoy this summer right here in NYC! The majority of these events and venues are FREE.  Some require a small payment, donation, or a willingness to wait in a long line.   For directions, use http://www.hopstop.com/?city=newyork

Governor’s Island is open to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 30 through October 11 for the 2009 season. There are events, activities and performances planned for every weekend. The ferry ride and admission to Governors Island are FREE! With more than five miles of car-free biking, acres of green space for picnics, art exhibitions, performances, and much more, Governors Island has something for everyone to enjoy.

Stay informed about all that is happening on Governors Island and subscribe to the Governors Island blog. Come out to Governors Island this summer and experience all that is happening here. www.govisland.com

Broadway in Bryant Park
When: Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM
Where: Bryant Park (40th Street and 6th Avenue)
What: Experience the glamour of Broadway in the great outdoors.
Each week, several of this year’s biggest hits come to the park for a dazzling afternoon of song and dance.

Dumbo First Thursdays
When: First Thursdays of every month
Where: Front Street, Dumbo
What: The DUMBO 1st Thursday Gallery Walk on Thursday. DUMBO 1st Thursday features area galleries and artists’ studios, open from 5:30 to 8:30, on the first Thursday of each month. There is no admission fee; participating galleries are open to the public. Gallery receptions, neighborhood dining and bars, and live music add to the evening’s festivities.
www.dumbonyc.com

CELEBRATE BROOKLYN
Come on out to Prospect Park any time – it’s beautiful! But Celebrate Brooklyn is a fantastic time to visit. From the African Festival and Modern Dance to Classical Music, Funk and Rock- there’s always something cool happening! www.celebratebrooklyn.org

Rooftop Films Summer Series
When: May 15 through September 20
Where: Rooftops across Manhattan
What: More than 40 unique screenings in 15 venues all over New York City
www.rooftopfilms.com

Bryant Park “Good Morning America” Concert Series
When: Friday mornings at 7AM
Where: Bryant Park; 40th St. & 6th Avenue, Upper Terrace
What: The GMA concert series will showcase the hottest music, with a wide variety of artists:
Friday, June 26 — The cast of the musical “Hair” />

Friday, July 3 — Brad Paisley
Friday, July 10 — Queen Latifah
Friday, July 17 — Third Eye Blind
Friday, July 24 — Sean Paul
Friday, July 31 — Kelly Clarkson

August

Friday, Aug. 7 — David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert
Friday, Aug. 14 — Kenny Chesney
Friday, Aug. 21 — Reba McEntire

Directions to ‘GMA’ Summer Concerts in Central Park

The best and closest way to enter the park is at Fifth Avenue and E. 69th St., where you can follow a short path to the playfield. The closest subway is the N or R train.

NBC Rockefeller Plaza Concerts
When: 7:00 AM mostly Friday mornings
Where: 49th Street Between 5th and 6th Avenues
What: NBC’s Annual Today Show concert series at Rockefeller Plaza
JULY
3: Rob Thomas
10: Rascal Flatts
17: The All American Rejects
24: Katy Perry
31: Kings of Leon
AUGUST
7: Jason Mraz
14: Flo Rida
21: Natasha Bedingfield
28: TBA
Additional performances will be announced throughout the season on the website: www.msnbc.com

River to River Festival
When: Events start at the end of May
Where: Various venues downtown (Always good stuff!)
What: Founded in 2002, The River to River Festival is a partnership between the Alliance for Downtown NY, Arts World Financial Center, Battery Park City Authority, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and South Street Seaport.
The River to River Festival takes place each summer in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York from Chambers Street to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. For complete scheduling, visit: www.rivertorivernyc.com


Hudson River Park “Take Me To The River” Celebration
What: For the 17th consecutive year, Hudson River Park will sponsor a free outdoor summer event series. The “Take Me to the River” celebration will include free concerts, movies, dancing, boxing, fishing, family workshops, and more! Some highlights are listed below, but for the full schedule of events, check out www.hudsonriverpark.org

Hudson River Rocks/Moondance
When: Various dates
Where: Pier 54 along West Side Highway at 14th Street
What: Concert Series
See Website for full schedule: www.riverrocksnyc.com

Hudson River Flicks
When: Wednesdays in July and August, films start around 8:30 PM at dusk
Where: Wednesday at Pier 54 on 14 Street, Fridays at Pier 46 on Charles Street
What: Enjoy great movies and free popcorn every Wednesday and Friday from July 8 – August 21st. www.hudsonriverpark.org

July 8: Iron Man (PG-13)
July 15: Vicky Christina Barcelona (PG-13)
July 22: Dark Knight (PG-13)
July 29: Hancock (PG-13)
August 5: Tropic Thunder (R)
August 12: Sex and the City (R)
August 19: Pineapple Express (R)

Hudson River Flicks KIDS
When: Fridays in July and August; films start around 8:30 PM
Where: Pier 45 at Christopher Street
What: Enjoy great movies for kids and free popcorn Friday in July, under the stars in Hudson River Park.
July 10: The Wizard of Oz (G)
July 17: Kung Fu Panda (PG)
July 24: Ghostbusters (PG)
July 31: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG)
August 7: The Muppet Movie (G)
August 14: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)
August 21: Curious George (G)

Central Park Summer Stage
When: Various dates beginning Friday, June 5
Where: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, 72nd St. & 5th Avenue
What: Summer Stage is one of New York’s greatest summer institutions, filling Central Park with music, theater, opera and dance for two months each summer. For the full schedule visit
www.summerstage.org

Shakespeare in the Park
What: For more than 50 years, The Public Theater has been proud to bring free performances to 100,000 people each summer at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This long-standing tradition has paired esteemed artists with audiences from all over the world to celebrate Shakespeare and other classic works. Free tickets are available both in person and online to the general public. Outreach initiatives, student programs, and borough ticket distribution help bring these productions to a broad cross-section of the community.

June 10–July 12: Twelfth Night
With Michael Cumpsty, Clifton Duncan, Raúl Esparza, Herb Foster, Leslie Harrison, Anne Hathaway, Slate Holmgren, Kevin Kelly, David Kenner, Hamish Linklater, Dorien Makhloghi, Audra McDonald, David Pittu, Ray Rizzo, Jay O. Sanders, Julie Sharbutt, Stark Sands, Baylen Thomas, Zach Villa, Jon Patrick Walker and Julie White.

Aug 11-Aug 30: Bacchae
JoAnne Akalaitis returns to The Public Theater to present Greek tragedy as it was always meant to be seen – in the open air of the city. This visionary interpretation, featuring a lush choral score by Philip Glass, re-imagines the classic story about what happens when a government attempts to outlaw desire.

For more information, visit www.publictheater.org

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
When: Monday nights at 5 PM beginning June 15th
Where: The lawn of Bryant Park (40th Street and 6th Avenue)
What: This series of outdoor, classic movie screenings plays on Monday nights throughout the summer months in Bryant Park. Rain dates are at sunset the following night. For more information, visit www.bryantpark.org/calendar/film-festival.php

JULY
6: Dog Day Afternoon
13: How Green Was My Valley
20: Harold and Maude
27: The Defiant Ones

AUGUST
3: Kramer vs. Kramer
10: The Magnificent Seven
17: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

PS1 Warm Up
When: Saturdays from late June through early September, 2 PM – 9 PM
Where: MOMA, PS1, Long Island City
What: Warm Up is P.S.1’s critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most anticipated summer events. Warm Up was conceived in 1997 as a summer-long dance party to attract crowds to P.S.1. and Long Island City, Queens. The series runs every Saturday and draws thousands of local and international visitors each day. (The bring sand for your to wiggle your toes in!) Schedule TBD. Visit www.psi.org/warmup

Summer in the Square
When: Thursdays, June 18 – August 13
Where: Union Square
What: Union Square will host lunchtime concerts, afternoon yoga classes and evening performances.

Metropolitan Opera In the Park
When: July 13; 8 PM
Where: Various NYC Parks, Manhattan
What: For 2009, Met in the Park has resumed performances in all five boroughs, but the Central Park performance will take place at the Central Park SummerStage (rather than the Great Lawn) and will require free tickets. For other boroughs, visit www.metoperafamily.org/metopera

New York Philharmonic Concerts in Central Park
When: July 14 and July 17: 8:00 PM
Where: The Great Lawn, Central Park
What: This beloved tradition, now in its 45th year features music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale that all make for a perfect summer evening. For more information, visit www.nyphil.org

Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center
Now in its 21st season, Midsummer Night Swing heats up Damrosch Park with the rhythms that keep New York dancing. This year brings out the very best of swing, salsa, soul, tango, rockabilly, and much more, showcasing some of the finest musicians and DJs from this country and abroad. For dance fanatics, enthusiastic beginners, and everyone in between, Midsummer Night Swing is the city’s hot spot for three weeks in July. www.lincolncenter.org

Rumble on the River
When: July 30, 7PM
Where: Pier 84, 44th Street
What: Ameteur Boxing on the river. V.I.P tickets on sale June 15 at www.fridaynightfightsnyc.com/tickets.php

Lincoln Center Out of Doors
When: August 5 -23
Where: Lincoln Plaza (64th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam)
What: Lincoln Center Out of Doors returns to Damrosch Park with free performances all month long. Music, dance, spoken word, and more from an array of cultures come to the open-air stage for a global celebration of the performing arts. For more information, visit
www.lincolncenter.org

Harlem Meer Performance Festival
When: Sundays from August 9 through September 6; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
What: Join the Central Park Conservancy for the 2009 season of this popular free concert series that features the best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World, and Gospel artists.

10th Annual Blues BBQ
When: Sunday, August 23; 2 PM -9 PM
Where: Pier 54, 14th Street
What: The hottest blues artists from across the country and New York’s best BBQ restaurants get together for an unforgettable night of music and good food.

FOR A FEE: Notable Summer Concerts (According to “Vanity Fair”)
7/8 Def Leppard/Poison Jones Beach
7/11 They Might Be Giants Prospect Park Bandshell
7/12 Judas Priest/Whitesnake Jones Beach
7/21-22 Dave Matthews Band Jones Beach
8/2-Bob James The Blue Note
8/3-4 Depeche Mode MSG
8/4-5 Incubus Radio City Music Hall
8/8 Boys Noize/Drop the Lime and Special Guests Central Park Summer Stage
8/14-15 Animal Collective Prospect Park Bandshell
8/15 Creed Jones Beach
8/26 Jimmy Buffett Jones Beach
8/27 The Allman Brothers/Widespread Panic Jones Beach

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Where to Go for Independence Day Events, Parades and Fireworks Displays – 4th of July 2009 – NYC and Staten Island

Posted by pta373 on July 1, 2009

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IN STATEN ISLAND:

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. Travis Fourth of July Celebration – South Shore Band – 218 Johnson Avenue

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Travis Fourth of July Parade - 2009 Grand Marshall James P. Molinaro – Starts in front of P.S. 26 4108 Victory Blvd. between Wild and Melvin Avenues

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Declaration of Independence South Shore Reading - Rain or Shine Conference House Victorian Pavilion 7455 Hylan Boulevard – Bring a Lawn Chair!

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009  Historic Richmondtown Independence Day Celebration - Enjoy and old-fashioned community celebration 441 Clarke Avenue

  • Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Declaration of Independence North Shore Reading - Historic Fort Wadsworth – End of Bay Street at School St. – Bring a Lawn Chair!

IN NYC:

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New York Historical Society Fourth of July Celebration - Featuring actors and re-enactment troops of the American Revolution – Meet Benjamin Franklin, Learn what life was like as a soldier for members of the 4th New York Regiment, Storytelling, Arts & Crafts and More! 170 Central Park West

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:00 p.m. Macy’s Fourth of July Extravaganza - This will be on the Hudson River this year, so the best place to watch is Manhattan or New Jersey. In Manhattan, Macy’s recommends viewing from 12th Ave., with access points on 11th Ave. at 24th St., 26th-30th Sts., 34th St., 40-44th Sts., 47th-52nd Sts., and 54th-57th Sts. Also try DeWitt Clinton Park on 11th Ave. and 52nd St. This year Battery Park City will not be open to the public for viewing. In New Jersey, Hoboken and Weehawken have the best views. Before the fireworks at 9 p.m. there will be an Air National Guard jet flyover and an FDNY Fireboat display. Tune to 1010 wins for coverage and music. NBC will broadcast the event.

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 NOON Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest – Coney Island, N.Y. – starts at Noon, but try to get there by 11a.m.

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 6:30p.m. to 10p.m. Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise with Water Taxi – www.nywatertaxi.com – for $100 enjoy the fireworks, a boxed meal, cash bar, departing from South Street Seaport at 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Battery Park Fourth of July Concert with Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band with Jenny Lewis - Free Preformance www.RivertoRiverNYC.com

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July 2009 SIDDC Committee Meetings

Posted by pta373 on June 30, 2009

Service Coordination Committee will be meeting on Thursday, July 2nd @ 10:00 am- 12:00 pmThe meeting will be held at The Elizabeth Connelly Center (Bubble) 930 Willowbrook Rd          Topic: Guardianship/Jonathans’ Law Presenter:  Robin Silverman Attorney at Law Mental Hygiene Legal Services  RSVP- Christine Powers @ ChristinePowers@cfsny.org

Willowbrook Property Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 @ 9:30 am  The meeting will be held @ A Very Special Place 634 New Dorp Ln. – first flr. training rm. *New Address; below Hylan Boulevard across from Miller Field – look for the large building with the blue roof - RSVP- Diane Buglioli @ DBuglioli@veryspecialplace.org

Health and Clinical Services Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 @ 9:15 am The meeting will be held at A Very Special Place at 55 Quintard St. RSVP – Dorothy Clark @ dorothyaclark10@aol.com

Residential Quality of Life Committee will be meeting on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 @9:30 am The meeting will be held @ IBR – 1050 Forest Hill Road RSVP- Christine Cea@ christine.cea@omr.state.ny.us

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Ask the Lawyer Discussion – NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Posted by pta373 on June 30, 2009

Join lawyers Judith Grimaldi of Grimaldi & Young and Robert Freedman of Mazur, Carp, Rubin & Schulman for a discussion of the legal issues important to planning for yourself and your family. A question and answer session will follow the presentations.

Topics will include:
Government Benefits, including Social Security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid, Trusts, Guardianships, and Advance Directives.

Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location:
Kramer Levin – 1177 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) at 45th Street
To RSVP: E-mail the Helpline at helpline@naminyc.org or call 212-684-3264

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CCEC D31 Meeting – Monday, July 6, 2009 at Petrides Complex

Posted by pta373 on June 29, 2009

Community Education Council District 31, Petrides Education Complex, Notice of Annual Meeting

  • Date: Monday, July 6, 2009

  • Time: 6:00 p.m.

  • Location: Petrides Complex, Building A, Room 118A, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
  2. Selection of Chairman pro tem to preside during CEC Officers’ Election
  3. Election of Officers of the Council for One-Year-Term: July ‘09-June’10 – Nominations for the following offices will be presented: President, 1st Vece President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer
  4. Adjournment

Meeting Date & Time is subject to change. Interested parties should always confirm by calling the CEC Office @ 718-420-5746.

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Free Workshop at St. George Library: Create a Winning Business Plan

Posted by pta373 on June 26, 2009

 I would like to bring to your attention a program of interest at St. George Library Center on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 10 AM to Noon:

CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN – a FREE workshop

 

Presented by SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business 

 

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

 

- Determine whether your business can make a good profit.

- Estimate your start-up costs and calculate how much you’ll need to invest or finance.

- Convince investors and lenders to fund your business.

- Estimate revenue by defining your market.

- Devise an effective marketing strategy to make money now.

 

An extended Q and A period will follow the presentation.

 

Pre-registration is required.  Please call or visit The Library. 

 

Admission Free

 

St. George Library Center

5 Central Avenue

Staten Island, NY  10301

718-442-8560

 

St. George Library Center is located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Hyatt Street, across the street from Borough Hall.

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From www.SIParent.com – Things to do With Your Family June 27 & 28, 2009

Posted by pta373 on June 25, 2009

Saturday, June 27, 2009

  • Drive-In Movies: West Side Story. 8:30pm. For more info visit www.downtownsi.com or call 718-273-6369
  • Playground Pals. A short hike with the Rangers & collect natural items & then make a craft. Ages 3+. At Clove Lakes Park. UPR, 718-967-3542
  • Happy Birthday Eric Carle! Make a collage birthday card. 1, 2 & 3pm. SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060
  • Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour. 10am & 1pm. Prereg at www.nyc.gov/parks
  • Creatures of the Night. Find some nocturnal friends. 7pm. Blue Heron Park. UPR, 718-967-3542
  • Careers with Animals – Field Biologist. Students learn about careers working with animals. An introduction to live animals, interactive activities, tours & lab work. Grades 6-9. Prereg. 1:30pm. SI Zoo, 718-442-3101
  • The Grande Finale: Comedy Festival. 9pm. The Music Hall at Snug Harbor, 718-448-2500
  • Weekend Warriors vs. the Weeds.There is a war against weeds & we need help. Gloves & tools provided. 10am. Prereg. Greenbelt Nat. Ctr., 718-351-3450.
  • Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ Pitmaster Training Class. Secrets to make you an expert at the BBQ Pit. 11am. SI Historical Society, 718-351-1611
  • Nature Story Theater. Clay Pit Puppets entertain. Ages 3+. Free. 2:30pm. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718-967-1976
  • Walk: North Mt. Loretto State Park. A focus on mushrooms other fungi. 1pm.Protectors, 718-761-7496
  • Carousel. Take a ride on the carousel. 11am. Willowbrook Park, Greenbelt Conservancy, 718-477-0605
  • St. George Greenmarket. The largest & most successful open-air farmers markets program in the country.Purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, & much more. For info visit www.downtownsi.com
  • Walking for Fitness. 8am. South Beach Boardwalk. Meet at the Dolphin Fountain.City of NY Parks & Recreation. Cromwell Center, 718-816-6172
  • Walking for Fitness. 10:30am. Greenbelt Recreation Center. City of NY Parks & Recreation. Cromwell Center, 718-816-6172
  • Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. 11 am.SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060
  • Kids Workshop. Different project every weekend. 1, 2 & 3 pm.SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060
  • Sunday, June 28. 2009

    • Happy Birthday Eric Carle! Make a collage birthday card. 1, 2 & 3pm. SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060
    • Good Grade Week. Did you get an “A” or “1″ on your report card? Bring your “A” or “1″ to the zoo and get in for free with parent admission.10:00am – 4:45pm. SI Zoo, 718-442-3101
    • Yankee Peddler Day. Antiques, crafts & collectibles market. 10am. Historic Richmondtown, 718-351-1611
    • Nature with Kathy: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Ages 4-8. 11am. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 917-596-4198
    • Breakfast with the Beasts. Tour animal kitchen, help prepare some food & watch them eat. Ages 5+. A paying adult must accompany a paying child. 8:30am. Prereg.
      SI Zoo, 718-442-3101
    • Origami for Kids. Easy folding. 2pm. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 917-596-4198
    • Canoeing Basics. Explore the tranquility of Wolfe’s Pond Park. 11am. UPR, 718-967-3542
    • Concert: Chris Washburne and the Syotos Band. Contemporary up-tempo beats with a driving sound. 5pm.Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 718-448-2500
    • Carousel. Take a ride on the carousel. 11am. Willowbrook Park, Greenbelt Conservancy, 718-477-0605
    • Kids Workshop. Different project every weekend. 1, 2 & 3pm. SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060
    • (Update) Grand Opening Party! 1-8pm. Sample a relaxing massage, learn a new yoga pose, mingle over organic tea, and dance with the kids to live music at the St. George Healing Arts Center. The new holistic center is located at 208 Bay St. on the 2nd floor above the Everyting Goes Book Café. Call 347-400-5040 for more info. The first 25 guests to arrive will receive a free gift!

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    DOE Family Reunion Event at Riverbank State Park – Saturday, June 27, 2009

    Posted by pta373 on June 25, 2009

    Good Morning!

    With the Weather Channel predicting sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this Saturday (June 27), I want to invite all of you and your families to come out for some organized play in Riverbank State Park, in Manhattan, at our first Family Reunion Event. The fun will get underway at 11 a.m.  and end at 3 p.m.

    OFEA and the PSAL have been hard at work creating an event to celebrate the beginning of Summer with all NYC public school families along with our colleagues at the DOE and their families. What better way to kick off Summer than with rugby, soccer, basketball, yoga, arts and crafts, track and field, double dutch, and more.  Limited refreshments will be available. The event is free for all families.

    If you are going to be in the City this weekend, please join us!

    I hope to see you on Saturday!

    Best,

    Martine Guerrier 
    Chief Family Engagement Officer

    Here are travel directions to the Reunion:
    Address: 679 Riverside Drive – 145th Street, Manhattan NY:
    By bus: from Bronx-cross town BX19 to Riverbank. From Manhattan- M11 bus directly into the park.
    By subway: the #1 train to 145th and Broadway- one block from the park’s main entrance on 145th and Riverside Drive.
    By Car from the NYS Thruway: Take Major Deegan Expressway South; exit at the 155th Street Bridge, turn right & bear right off the bridge onto 155th Street, continue straight to Broadway, turn left and continue to 145th Street, turn right and continue down the hill one block to the entrance of the park.
    By Car from New Jersey: Take George Washington Bridge (lower level) to Henry Hudson Parkway South, bear left and exit at Riverside Drive, continue South on Riverside Drive to 145th Street, turn right to enter the park.
    By Car from Long Island: Take Whitestone Bridge to Cross-Bronx Expressway, take Westside Highway exit, bear left to Riverside Drive exit, turn right off the exit and continue straight to Riverside Drive to 145th Street. Turn right into the park.

    http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/default.htm

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    2009-2010 Free Workshops from Resources for Children with Special Needs

    Posted by pta373 on June 23, 2009

    Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

    Presents What’s Out There and How to Get It 2009-2010 Free Training Series

    For Families and Professionals Needing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities

    Gary Shulman, MS.Ed.:212-677-4650            

    gshulman@resourcesnyc.org  www.resourcesnyc.org  www.resourcesnycdatabase.org

    Manhattan: Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. 116 E. 16th St. 5th Floor NY, NY 10003

    (Trains 4,5,6,L,N,Q,R, W, to 14th Street/

    Union Square)

    10/28/09   “The Earlier the Better” Nina Lublin 10AM-1PM

    11/24/09   “Turning 5” Jean Mizutani 10AM-1PM

    12/16/09   “A Good IDEA?” Miguel L.Salazar 10AM-1PM

    1/12/10     “Getting Special Ed. Services for the 1st Time” Jean Mizutani 10AM-1PM

    2/23/10     “Preparing for High School” Mariko Sakita 10AM-1PM

    3/16/10     “Life After H.S.” Helene Craner 10AM-1PM

    5/12/10     “The Earlier the Better” Nina Lublin 10AM-1PM

    5/26/10     “A Good IDEA?” Miguel L. Salazar 10AM-1PM

    6/9/10       “Life After HS”  Helene Craner 10AM-1PM

    Staten Island: Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island

    1466 Manor Road, Staten Island NY 10314

    (Call for directions 718-475-5225)

    12/14/09: “The Earlier the Better” Nina Lublin  10AM-1PM

    1/20/10  “A Good IDEA? Miguel Salazar  10AM-1PM

    3/11/10  “Preparing for High School” Mariko Sakita  10AM-1PM

    3/23/10  “HELP! Support Services” Gary Shulman  10AM-12Noon

    4/20/10  “Life After High School” Helene Craner  10AM-1PM

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    AHRC: Free 15 Week Job Training for Young Adults 18 to 21

    Posted by pta373 on June 22, 2009

    AHRC’s Employment & Business Services department is offering a FREE 15 week training program in either janitorial or food services for young adults ages 18 to 21 who are either economically disadvantaged or have a developmental disability.

    This includes:
    - An internship at a NYC Hospital or University
    - $50 a week stipend
    - Free job readiness skills
    - Guaranteed job placement after the program

    If you or anyone you know is interested in this excellent opportunity please call Alexis Hines at 212-895-3380.

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