10/11/13 Dear Neighbor, There are more than 60 events in this edition, and this isnt even a comprehensive

listing of the volunteer opportunities, conferences, cultural events, and more throughout the district. Anyone who doesnt think theres what to do uptown isnt paying attention! Please note in particular the fora sponsored by Sen. Espaillat and his colleagues in government on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) on the morning o f Wednesday, October 16th and the evenings of Thursday, October 24th & Wednesday October 30th, this weekends 2nd Annual Dominican Film Festival, flu vaccination clinics on October 17th & 23rd, as well as a variety of community events, meetings and opportunities. We will also be tabling at IS52s Health & Wellness Fair on October 26th. Scroll down for information about things happening: Tonight & this weekend (11 items) Next week (10 items) Next weekend (11 items) Rest of October (18 items) SAVE THE DATE: looking ahead to November (3 items) News, information, opportunities & ongoing events (7 items) And dont forget the annual Its My Park Day later this month, Oct. 19 th & 20th: there are clean-ups & plantings in parks throughout the district Feel free to share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone whod like to subscribe, have them e mail Liz Ritter at elritter@adrianoespaillat.org with their ZIP code.

***TONIGHT & THIS WEEKEND*** (11 items) From Merengue To Dembow & Merenhouse: Collecting Dominican Music In America CUNYs Dominican Studies Institute will be hosting an open house to discuss their new research project to document Dominican music in the United States. Working in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, the Institute seeks to create an archival collection that reflects how Dominican music and musical performance have reshaped social spaces and cultural identity in the United States. The Institute is calling on the public to share any memorabilia or items related to Dominican musical performances or parties. The open house will be held at the Rio II Gallery at Broadway Housing Communities (583 Riverside Drive @ W. 135th Street). Friday, October 11th, from 7pm-9pm. Raptor Walk with Mike Feller: See what birds you can spot on this morning bird walk. Join expert naturalist Mike Feller for a nature walk observing Manhattan's birds of prey in Fort Tryon Park. Bring the whole family for an exciting exploration of nature on Manhattan Island. Mike Fellers programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and

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field guides. Mike Feller's Nature Walks are generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Saturday, October 12th, 9am-10:30am. Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden at Margaret Corbin Circle Morris-Jumel Mansion Arts Caf: The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance in partnership with the MorrisJumel Mansion will host the third annual Culture and Arts Festival (CAF) on October 12 th from 10am-6pm, with head-liners Lin-Manuel Miranda and The Hamilton Mix-Tape. The CAF aims to create a stronger, more enriched and engaged arts community in Washington Heights. Last years event attracted more than 700 visitors, who experienced the wide range of cultural and artistic programming offered throughout the day, as well as local food vendors. A selection of artists will showcase their work, including photography, textiles, ceramics and jewelry. Diverse performances include: Underworld Productions Opera at 11am, Organic Magnetics Theater at 11:30am, Joy Leftow Poetry at 12:30pm, Bobby Gonzalez Storytelling at 1pm, Performance of selections from The Hamilton Mix-Tape at 1:30pm, Rich Marotta Up-Close Magic from 2pm-4pm, Re-enactor Rich Bala performing colonial songs at 2:30pm, Concerts in the Kitchen classical music at 3pm, Yael Acher Jazz Duo at 3:30pm, and the Harlem Swing Dance Society (Lesson and Social) from 4pm-6pm. Visit http://www.nomaanyc.org/2013/08/call-for-artists-the-morris-jumel-mansion-culture-andarts-festival/ for more information, or call Carol Ward at 212-923-8008 or director@morrisjumel.org. Free bicycle helmets: Events for children and adults, sponsored by NYC Department of Transportation and Councilmember Jackson. A parent or legal guardian must be present and sign a waiver for children under 18 to receive a helmet. Adults must also be present and sign a waiver to receive a helmet. Saturday, October 12 th, 11am-2pm at the Anne Loftus Playground, in Ft. Tryon Park, at Broadway & Riverside Drive. For more information, call Martin Collins at (212) 928-1322. Ft. Tryon Park Cottage Tours: Here's your chance to see inside the Fort Tryon Cottage, during Open House New York. The 1908 cottage, flanking the garden, was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G. Billings Estate. Today the cottage houses the offices of Northern Manhattan Parks headquarters and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. The cottage is only open to the public during Open House New York weekend. Cottage Tours: Every half hour, max 20 guests Meet outside the Cottage's gate in Margaret Corbin Circle. Garden Tours Every 20 minutes. Meet at the Entrance to the Heather Garden at Margaret Corbin Circle. Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, 11am-4pm. Little Red Lighthouse Festival: Celebrate Manhattans only remaining lighthouse at the 21 st Annual Little Red Lighthouse Festival! This fun and free event includes tours of the lighthouse, readings of the childrens book The Little Red Lighthouse & the Great Gray Bridge, fishing clinics, live entertainment, FDNY Fireboat Marine 1 display, food vendors, and activities for the whole family from Storefront Science, Word Up Community Bookstore, and more! Timed tickets for Lighthouse tours will be given out beginning at 12pm. (Please note: tickets may run out before the end of the event.) For more information about the Little Red Lighthouse or for tour dates throughout the season, visit the Historic House Trusts website here: http://www.historichousetrust.org/item.php?i_id=24. Saturday, October 12th, noon 4pm. In Ft. Washington Park, accessible via pedestrian bridge at W. 181st Street & Plaza Lafayette. FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact the New York Restoration Project: 212-333-2552 / zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov Open Studio: Art has the potential to change lives and in profound ways. When words are not enough, we turn to images and symbols to tell our stories. And in telling our stories through art, we can find a path to health and wellness, emotional reparation, recovery, and ultimately, transformation. You are invited to visit with artist Marcela Carvalho at her open studio weekend/show. Open Studio @ 461 W. 126 th Street chashama Gallery & Studios. Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, noon-6pm. For more information: marcela4arts@aol.com. Second Annual Dominican Film Festival: showcasing Jaque Mate (Checkmate) by Jose Maria Cabral; La Lucha de Ana (Anas Struggles) by Bladimir Abud, winner of El Soberano as best film; and Ritmo de FE (Rhythm of Faith), a religious musical by Jose Gomez. The event is a great opportunity to celebrate and

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explore Dominican cinema. At the United Palace (4140 Broadway @ W. 175 th Street) on Saturday, October 12th, from 1pm-10pm. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.dffnyc.com. Volunteers for Isham Park clean-up: Work will include clean up and weeding along the western sidewalk edge of Park Terrace West and the slope between PTW & Seaman Avenue. Parks Gardener Dorothy Rowan will be present. This work day is in preparation for bulb planting next week. Please wear a long sleeved shirt and long pants, work shoes, and a brimmed hat. Gloves, bags, and tools will be available. Saturday, October 12th (note corrected date!) from 9am-noon-ish (If there a lot of volunteers, it may go til 1pm). Email volunteersforishampark@gmail.com for more information. Open House New York: Historic House Festival: Celebrate the 6th annual Historic House Festival and Open House New York week-end, enjoy free admission and events in-cluding docent led tours, scavenger hunts, and family art activities or dress up in colonial style costumes. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. This event is FREE and no advanced registration is required. Sunday, October 13th, 11am-4pm. The Urban Advantage Science Program Returns: Special programs for children at all of the science museums throughout the 5 boroughs! Each institution will offer refreshments and special programming including some of the following hands-on examinations, plantings or animal feedings, touch tanks, microscopes, and special tours. These programs are FREE, but you must print a voucher available here (http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1109457792744164/UA+FamilyScienceDay2013.pdf) to use as your admission pass. This weekends event will be at the New York th Aquarium (718-265-3474 / www.nyaquarium.org), Sunday, October 13 5:30pm-8:30pm. (Note corrected day/time.) Scroll down for more events the rest of October. ***NEXT WEEK*** (10 items) Art for Breast Cancer: Design a bra for auction to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Decorate it as you like: sew it, staple it, knit it, crochet it, glue it, stamp it, use those skinny balloons clowns use to make animals, the possibilities are endless. Make it however you like. (If you get stuck and need some ideas, do an online search for "bras for a cure" or "bras for a cause" and check out the photos.) Do it as group; do it as an individual. Get creative: simple or outrageous, or anything in between. Bring it to Brazen Lingerie (5000 Broadway @ W. 212th St.) by Tuesday, October 15th at 5pm. The bras will be sold on Saturday, October 19th at Inwood Local (4957 Broadway, near W. 207th St.). All proceeds will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Good luck! We look forward to seeing your bra. Self-Defense Training: The Center for Anti-Violence Education is offering a FREE self-defense workshop for community residents, co-sponsored by Councilmember Robert Jackson. The two-hour workshop combines physical and verbal self-defense skills with a discussion about safety, sexual assault prevention and violence de-escalation. Tuesday, October 15th, 7pm-9pm, at the Mount Sinai Jewish Center (35 Bennett Ave., @ W. 187th St.). As space is limited, RSVP is encouraged; call 212-928-1322. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act: Confused about Obamacare? Get the facts about how the new law affects you! Hear from NYS Department of Health and industry leaders about the Health Plan Marketplace (Exchange), how it works, the benefits/obligations, and how to get coverage. Co -sponsored with Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa and Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the Community League of the Heights, the WH/I Chamber of Commerce and the NY Womens Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, October 16 th @ 8:30am, at Boricua College (3755 Broadway @ W. 155th St.). For more information, call 212-544-0173 or e-mail eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org. Free bicycle helmets: Events for children and adults, sponsored by NYC Department of Transportation and Councilmember Jackson. A parent or legal guardian must be present and sign a waiver for children under 18 to receive a helmet. Adults must also be present and sign a waiver to receive a helmet. Wednesday, October

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16th, 4pm-7pm at Old Broadway between W. 125 th & W. 126th Streets. For more information, call Martin Collins at (212) 928-1322. District 6 Middle School Fair: Speak with representatives from the schools to which youre interested in applying. Come prepared to ask plenty of questions! Before you head to the Fair, take a look at the http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2DF75DAB-48A9-4556-B83BC02D34F0FEE4/0/MSFairGuide2013.pdf?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Fair+Guide& utm_content=htsang%40schools.nyc.gov&utm_campaign=2013+District+Middle+School+Fairs+and+More%2 1 for tips on what to do at the Fair and how to make the best use of your time. October 16th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, at PS48 (Broadway @ W. 184th St.) Families do not need to RSVP to attend. NYC Public School Gifted & Talented Admissions process : Families are invited to attend an information session where they can learn more about the G&T testing and admissions process for September 2014. In the Bronx, at PS121/Throop, 2750 Throop Ave., Wednesday Oct. 16th; in Manhattan at Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St., on Wednesday Oct. 23rd. All information sessions will be held from 6pm8pm. For more information, call 718-935-2009 or visit http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/GiftedandTalented/default.htm. See the news, information, and opportunities section below for more information about K -3 G&T placement and testing deadlines. Flu Vaccination Clinic: Once again Senator Espaillat and other uptown elected are teaming up the Visiting Nurse Service of New York and our partners in State & local government to bring FREE flu vaccines to the public: Thursday, October 17th at the Inwood Academy (108 Cooper Street, between W. 207th & Isham Streets), from 10am-1pm, on a first-come/first-served basis. Call 212-544-0173 or e-mail EventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org to pre-register and guarantee your space. Delving into Fort Tryon Parks Past with Sidney Horenstein: Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he leads his geology, history, and natural history walk through Fort Tryon Park. Stroll through the park with Sid and discover its historical features, still visible today, as well as its outstanding rock exposures and trees. This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Thursday, October 17 th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle Entrance to Fort Tryon Park Exhibition Opening at the Morris-Jumel Mansion: Unpacked Join us for the opening of the Mansions latest collaboration with The Historic House Trusts Contemporary Art Partnerships. For this exhibition, N ew York-based artist Peter J. Hoffmeister views the Mansion as an artifact, and a silent witness to the founding of the United States. Drawing on the history of the Mansion, the personal experiences of its inhabitants, American history, and current events, Hoffmeister has created site-specific installations for the Mansions period rooms. These works utilize historical texts, maps, architecture, and found imagery, creating an experience that traces the histories of social phenomena and ideologies into the present. This approach, drawing direct connection between past and present, makes Hoffmeisters work uniquely suited to Morris Jumel. (W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue.) The event is FREE but advanced registration is required. Thursday, October 17th, 6pm-9pm. Honoring our Fallen Heroes: We remember the 25th anniversary of the death of Police Officers Michael Buczek and Christopher Hoban, killed in the line of duty on October 18, 1988. There will be a commemorative event beginning at the Buczek School (PS 48, 4380 Broadway at W. 184 th Street) and proceeding to St. Elizabeths Church at 268 Wadsworth Ave., for a ceremonial mass. Friday, October 18th. All are welcome; no RSVP required.

***NEXT WEEKEND*** (11 items) Education Conference for Parents: Come join the UFTs Manhattan borough office for a Borough-wide Parent conference. Three sessions of workshops on many topics, including cyber-bullying & internet safety,

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literacy, parent empowerment, getting ready for kindergarten, choosing the right high school, health care basics, special needs, strategies for homework help, how to pay for college, and much, much more. The conference, including breakfast and lunch is FREE and open to all, but you must pre-register by Monday, October 7th. Translation in Spanish & Chinese will be available. Saturday, October 19th, 8:30am-3:30pm, at 52 Broadway, 2nd floor. For more information, call 212-701-9464 or e-mail fstreich@uft.org. NOTE: The conference is for adults only; no children please. It's My Park Day in Isham Park: Please come out to plant bulbs for spring on It's My Park Day in Isham Park along Park Terrace West between Isham & W. 215th Streets. Please wear a long sleeved shirt and long pants, work shoes, and a brimmed hat. Gloves, bags, and tools will be available. Saturday, October 19th, 9amnoon. Email volunteersforishampark@gmail.com for more information. "It's My Parks Day" in Inwood Hill Park Join Inwoof's volunteers in sprucing up Homer's Run at this citywide event sponsored by Partnerships for Parks. Tasks include picking up debris, moving back gravel, and planting flowers. Enter the park at the intersection of Isham Street & Seaman Avenue; the run is just beyond the flagpole. Saturday, October 19th, 10am-noon. More information at www.inwoof.com/events Sale & Clean-up in Duarte Square sponsored by the Washington Heights Gardening Crew. In addition to selling gently used Items to support the Square, the Gardening Crew will be doing some sprucing up of the plantings in the Square and nearby tree pits. The sale will help support efforts in the square, including holiday lighting. October 19th, 10am-2pm in the Duarte Square (Broadway @ W. 169th to W. 170th Streets). Rain date will be Oct. 20th. For more information, email Cynthia Rivelli: cynthia@williamrivelli.com. Uptown Lit / A Festival of Readers & Writers: Nationally renowned authors are gathering in the heart of Washington Heights for the first annual Uptown Lit Festival. With the theme of immigration coursing through the program, Uptown Lit aims to bring authors closer to book lovers from all over New York City, especially at its northernmost tip. Set at the historic United Palace, and emceed by Washington Heightsbased actor and comedian Michael Diaz, Uptown Lit will attract neighbors of all ages to celebrate reading and writing. Adult programming includes a full day of panels, talks, and readings a communitywide book discussion of Luis Alberto Urreas Into the Beautiful North, as part of The Big Read (a national program of the NEA), and NoMAA Technical Assistance Institute workshops on memoir writing and social media. Family programming includes readings by childrens authors literacy activities by Reach Out and Read and Literacy INC New York Public Library card signups interactive storytelling with StoryUp! book discussions led by neighborhood teens crafts workshops by Skraptacular and Evelyns Art and Creations. Evening programming includes a Story Slam at Word Up Community Bookshop. Saturday, October 19th, 10am-6pm at The United Palace (4140 Broadway @ W. 175th St.); 7pm-9pm at Word Up Community Bookshop (2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St.). For more information, contact Veronica Liu, Word Up Community Bookshop at UptownLit@gmail.com or visit www.UptownLit.com. The Story of America Symposium: The Battle of Harlem Heights This 4 part symposium will feature scholars discussing the important role New York played in shaping the story of America. Lunch will be served. Part 1: The New Nation: The American Revolution and the First Capital Part 2: Abolition and Industry: Industry, Civil War and Immigration Part 3: Reconstruction and Reform: From President Grant to T. Roosevelt and Al Smith Part 4: Artistic New York: How writers and painters have influenced the nation At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. The event is $40 per person, advanced registration is required. Saturday, October 19 th, noon-5pm. Harvest Festival: In its 12th year, this country fair in the middle of the city is planned and run entirely by neighborhood volunteers, funded by local businesses and organizations, and attended by thousands from all around Inwood & Washington Heights. Pick and paint a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, play games, make crafts, listen to music, have a snack, and catch up with neighbors. Everything is FREE, though donations gratefully are accepted. Theres also an old-fashioned pie contest, with slices available for sale as a fundraiser to support the event. On Fort Tryon Parks Caf Lawn. Saturday, October 19 th, 1pm-4pm.

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Art for Breast Cancer: One-of-a-kind handmade bras as art will be displayed and sold at Inwood Local (4957 Broadway, near W. 207th St.) on Saturday, October 19th. All proceeds will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (See above for details.) Park Reforestation: Last fall we began our reforestation project in Highbridge Park. Join the New York Restoration Project this fall as we continue planting with native trees in an effort to reestablish a native forest in Highbridge th Park. Sunday, October 20 @ 1pm3:30pm. For registration or for more information e-mail volunteer@nyrp.org or call Danica Doroski at 212-333-2552. The Urban Advantage Science Program Returns: Special programs for children at all of the science museums throughout the 5 boroughs! Each institution will offer refreshments and special programming including some of the following hands-on examinations, plantings or animal feedings, touch tanks, microscopes, and special tours. These programs are FREE, but you must print a voucher available here (http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1109457792744th 164/UA+FamilyScienceDay2013.pdf) to use as your admission pass. Events for Sunday, October 20 , 1pm-4pm, at the American Museum of Natural History (212-769-5100 / www.amnh.org) and the Queens Botanical Garden (718-886-3800 / www.queensbotanical.org). Scroll down for more events the rest of October. Concert at Hudson View Gardens: Peter Seidenberg, cello, and Hui-Mei Lin, piano, present an exciting Russian- influenced program to kick off PAGs fall season. Highlights include the rarely heard Schnittkes Sonata No. 1 and Brittens Solo Suite No. 1. Also on the program is Stravinisky's Suite Italienne and a piece written expressly for the performers by Manhattan School of Music faculty member David Macdonald. Seidenbergs playing is "Totally enchanting... brimming with natural, spontaneous musicianship" (Gramophone Magazine) and Lins musicianship is "powerful and sensitive" (Tokyo News). Dont miss these marvelous performers! Sunday, October 20th at 5pm. 128 Pinehurst Ave., @ W. 183rd Street. Info: 212-9237800 x1511.

***LATER IN OCTOBER*** (18 items) Workshops to help grow your business: The New York Womens Chamber of Commerce has a number of workshops to help you grow your business. Workshops are held in West Harlem and in Jackson Heights, Queens. For more information on Chamber events, visit our website: www.nywcc.org. Licensing & Permits for Opportunities in Construction; to cover State, County and City Building Licenses; we will explain which licenses are appropriate to each line of work. The permit discussion will center on the various City Codes for obtaining a permit and the use of expediters by contractors. Attention will be given to special building codes governing Hurricane Sandy Work. Monday, October 21st at 5:30pm, in West Harlem. For more information on venue, and to register, go to www.nywcc.org, or email mcastillo@ntwcc.org. Higher Education Forum to reduce recidivism & transform lives: Join us for a participatory discussion about removing barriers to higher education for individuals with criminal justice system involvement. Special performance by the Theatre for Social Change. This event is FREE and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Manhattan Borough Scott Stringer, Sen. Espaillat and many partners in government, and community-based organizations. Tuesday, October 22nd, 6pm-8pm, in the Harlem State Office Building (163 W. 125 th St., 2nd floor). For more info: 646-380-7771 or ysafdie@collegeandcommunity.org. Flu Vaccination Clinic: Once again Senator Espaillat and other uptown electeds are teaming up the Visiting Nurse Service of New York and our partners in State & local government to bring FREE flu vaccines to the public: Wednesday, October 23rd at the Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights (551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th Street), from 10am-1pm, on a first-come/first-served basis. Call 212-544-0173 or e-mail EventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org to pre-register and guarantee your space.

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Hypertension The Silent Killer: Hear from world-renowned Columbia University researchers on the latest advances to address hypertension and what people can do to minimize their risks. Open discussion plus Q&A. Sponsored by CUs GCA Connections community forums, offering a unique opportunity for residents, organizational leaders and policy makers to learn about prevalent health conditions of concern in the community and how CUMC researchers are leading the nation in novel preventions strategies, discoveries and treatments. Wednesday, October 23rd, 6pm-8pm, at the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (1150 St. Nicholas Ave. @ W. 168th St.) Free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 212-305-8060 or email cumcgca@columbia.edu. Simultaneous translation in Spanish available. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act: Confused about Obamacare? Get the facts about how the new law affects you! Hear from NYS Department of Health and industry leaders about the Health Plan Marketplace (Exchange), how it works, the benefits/obligations, and how to get coverage. Co -sponsored with Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa and Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the Community League of the Heights, the WH/I Chamber of Commerce and the NY Womens Chamber of Commerce. Thursday, October 24 th @ 6:30pm, at Pediatrics 2000 (3332 Broadway @ W. 135th St.). For more information, call 212-544-0173 or e-mail eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org. Sosua Documentary: If you havent seen the wonderful documentary film about Dominican and Jewish teens in Washington Heights combining with legendary theatre director Liz Swados on a musical about how the Dominican Republic rescued 800 Jews from Hitler, you have another chance! SOSA: Make a Better World, Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm at the CUNY Graduate Center (34th Street & Fifth Avenue). Free and open to the public. For more information: http://www.gothamcenter.org/forums/current.shtml Working Broadway / The Proprietor Portraits: Uptown photographer Julian Kaiser has shot a stunning series of uptown commercial life on Broadway. Each portrait is a montage with a black-and-white image of the small businessmen and women set within a color portrait of their store. An intimate and interesting look at a neighborhoods small businesses. Opening reception at Coogan's (4015 Broadway @ W. 169th St.), Wednesday October 23rd, 6:30-8:30. Washington Heights & Inwood Council on Aging (WHICOA) Breakfast Conference: Seventy Plus and Still Going Strong, Opportunities for Later Life. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Avenue @ W. 190th Street. $15 for WHICOA Members; $25 for non-members; entrance for seniors and students with valid school ID is complementary. Thursday, October 24th. Registration & breakfast begin at 8:30am; conference begins at 9am. For additional information, email whicoa@gmail.com. Youth on Board: Learn more at an informative discussion with public officials, educators, community leaders, parents and students about why 16 & 17 year-olds should be allowed to serve on Community Boards. Manhattan Borough forum, Thursday, October 24th, 6:30pm - 9pm at Isabella Geriatric Center (515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St.) For more information, contact Sarah Andres (sandes@generationcitizen.org), Fe Florimn (fe.florimon@jjay.cuny.edu) or Al Kurland (alkurland@palnyc.org). Wellness & Education Fair: IS 52 is hosting a Wellness & Educational fair. Lots of information and activities around disease prevention and healthy living. 650 Academy (@ Broadway), Saturday, October 26th, 10am2pm. For more information, contact Natasha Bracey: 212-567-9162 x1170 / ms.bracey@inwood52.org. Howl-O-Ween in Homer's Run at Inwood Hill Park. Register to enter or simply come to watch Inwoof's annual furr-rightening doggie costume contest and parade sponsored by Furry Fiends! Enter the park at the intersection of Isham Street and Seaman Avenue, the run is just beyond the flagpole. Saturday, October 26 th at 10am. More information atwww.inwoof.com/events "It's My Parks Day" in Bennett Park: Come join your neighbors for planting and painting! Saturday, October 26th, 10am-2pm. For more information, email Kelly Ruby: Kelly.evans@gmail.com. Fall Garden Maintenance: We will be working with volunteers on various fall maintenance projects in Sherman Creek Park; join the New York Restoration Project to learn about sustainable gardening while applying a compost

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topdressing to our garden beds and lawn on the Harlem River Esplanade. Explore the RileyLevin Childrens th Garden Beds and view the start of fall leaf change. Saturday, October 26 @ noon2:30pm. For registration or for more information e-mail volunteer@nyrp.org or call Danica Doroski at 212-333-2552. Halloween Fun at Riverbank State Park: for all the young families out there, were having our annual Halloween party on Saturday, October 26th, from 1pm-3pm, for ages 3-12; costumes required. 679 Riverside Drive @ W. 145th Street. The Urban Advantage Science Program Returns: Special programs for children at all of the science museums throughout the 5 boroughs! Each institution will offer refreshments and special programming including some of the following hands-on examinations, plantings or animal feedings, touch tanks, microscopes, and special tours. These programs are FREE, but you must print a voucher available here (http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1109457792744164/UA+FamilyScienceDay2013.pdf) to use as your admission pass. Saturday, October 26 at the New York Botanical Garden (718-817-8700 / www.nybg.org), 10am-1pm th Saturday, October 26 at the Brooklyn Bronx Botanical Garden (718-623-7200 / www.bbg.org), 1pm4pm th Sunday, October 27 at the Bronx Zoo (718-220-5136 / www.bronxzoo.org), 10am-1pm th Sunday, October 27 at the New York Hall of Science (718-699-0005 / www.nysci.org), 11am-2pm
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Kids Nature Adventures: Why Do Leaves Change Color? Discover the answer to one of nature's great mysteries. What happens to trees in the fall to make them display such wonderful colors? Educator Julia Attaway will lead a workshop for kids to learn about the changes trees go through to prepare for winter. For ages 4 to 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Two sessions on Saturday, October 26 th: 1:30pm2:15pm at Anne Loftus Playground & 3pm-3:45pm at the Heather Garden Entrance at Margaret Corbin Circle. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act: Confused about Obamacare? Get the facts about how the new law affects you! Hear from NYS Department of Health and industry leaders about the Health Plan Marketplace (Exchange), how it works, the benefits/obligations, and how to get coverage. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa with Sen. Espaillat and Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the Community League of the Heights, the WH/I Chamber of Commerce and the NY Womens Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, October 16th @ 8:30am, at Boricua College (3755 Broadway @ W. 155th St.). For more information, call 212-544-2278. Community Conversation about Postpartum Depression: Many women experience mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child. As many as 15-20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Hear leading experts speak about identifying and treating postpartum depression. If you are a partner, parent, or friend; if you recently gave birth; if you are expecting a child; if you plan to have (more) children, join us for this important discussion. Wednesday, October 30th, 7pm-8:30pm at Congregation Bnai Jeshurun, Frankel Hall, 257 W. 88th Street. RSVP requested but not required, at www.bj.org. Contact Beth Tarson for more info: btarson@bj.org / 212-787-7600 x233.

***SAVE-THE-DATE: LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER *** (3 items) Celebrate the day after Halloween with the Spanish language version of Dracula (with English subtitles) and a musical soundtrack provided live by guitar god Gary Lucas. The Spanish Dracula was part of the same 1931 shoot that produced Bela Lugosis famous performance based on Bram Stokers 1897 novel. While the English language film was shot during the day, a Spanish cast performed at night. American guitar god Gary Lucas fell in love with the film and wrote an original score to accompany it s ince it didnt have a musical soundtrack. He will perform in live during the screening. Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door. Learn more and purchase tickets at: http://www.unitedpalace.org/index.php/events/337-the-spanish-version-

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dracula-accompanied-by-guitarist-gary-lucas. At United Palace Theatre (4140 Broadway @ W. 175th St.) Friday, November 1st. Doors open at 7pm, showtime 8pm Halloween Paranormal Evening: Ever want to know what happens after hours at MJM? Do the spirits come out to play? Well now you can as the team from Acoustic Archives presents their recent eerie findings and invites you to spend the night with them as they investigate further. Please bring a sleeping bag and suitable sleeping attire. A light breakfast will be provided. The event is appropriate for adults & families with children ages 16 & up. Tickets are $50 per adult, $25 for children; advanced registration is required. Saturday, November 2nd @ 8pm Sunday November 3rd at 9am. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. For more information, contact Carol Ward: 212-9238008 / director@morrisjumel.org. Celebrate the return of film to the Palace with Casablanca Experience one of Americas favorite movies like you have never seen it before on a 50-foot silver screen - as we celebrate the return of film to the United Palace with the audience choice screening of Casablanca. Before the movie there will be a ceremony commemorating the return of film, including a reenactment of part of the inaugural program from 1930 when the building opened as the Loews 175th Street Theatre, music from the 1940s, and other surprises. $10 online, $15 at the door; free to Golden Globe Level donors and anyone who wears a tuxedo or gown to the event! Learn more and purchase tickets at: http://unitedpalace.org/index.php/events/345-celebrate-thereturn-of-film-to-the-palace-with-casablanca. At United Palace Theatre (4140 Broadway @ W. 175th St.) Sunday, November 17th, 6pm ceremony, 7pm movie.

***NEWS, INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS*** (7 items) NoMAA Art Exhibit: Immigrant TOO The North Manhattan Arts Alliance is pleased to announce its next gallery exhibition, Immigrant Too, a follow-up to our 2010 show, Immigrant. This second exhibition delves into the artists notion of being an immigrant, how he or she responds to the present immigration debate as it is carried out in personal, public, and political spaces, and what approaches the artist takes, from the subtle and conceptual, to the blatantly political. I was at the shows opening last night and it is brilliant. At the NoMAA Gallery, 178 Bennett Avenue (NYC 10040), 3rd floor. Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm, 10/10-11/21. Artists Talk, Tuesday, October 29th @ 6:30pm. Women Call for Peace Global Vistas: An art exhibition featuring neighborhood artist Marcia Annenberg, acclaimed painter and mixed-media artist Faith Ringgold and more, at John Jay Colleges Anya & Andrew Shiva th th Gallery, 6+th St. & 11 Ave. Open Mondays-Fridays, 1pm-5pm, and by appointment, through December 10 . rd Artist Panel Discussion Wednesday, October 23 , 5:30-7:30. For more information, email bpangbum@jjay.cuny.edu. Free ESL classes in Washington Heights: The NYC Department of Education is offering free ESL Classes at the Maria th Teresa Mirabal School (MS 319) located at 21 Jumel Place (NYC 10032) on the 4 floor. Classes will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:40pm-9:00pm. For information, contact the schools Parent Coordinator, Mr. Frias at 212-923-3827.. Clothing Drive (West Side): Congregation Ansche Chesed is participating in re-fashioNYC, a program developed by the NYC Department of Sanitation in collaboration with Housing Works. New Yorkers throw away nearly 200,000 tons of clothing a year. Help keep this out of NYCs landfill while benefitting people living with HIV/AIDS. Any clean fabric is acceptable, including adult and children's clothes, towels, linens, curtains, shoes, belts and handbags. Housing Works will sell the usable clothes; 100% of the proceeds goes to support HIV/AIDS families. Clothes that are not saleable are recycled as textiles. Please do not bring wet clothes. A large clothing recycling bin will be permanently placed in the synagogues West End Lobby. (Since the outside doors are often locked, you can leave your material in a clear plastic bag in the 100 th Street lobby.)

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All NYPD police precincts and housing police service areas have dedicated domestic violence officers who can provide referrals to court, counseling services, shelter alternatives and safety planning. The NYPD responds to more than 200,000 domestic incidents each year, or nearly six-hundred calls a day. Domestic Violence Police Officers face unpredictable and potentially volatile situations, with skills and training that help to ensure victims' safety as well as their own. Victims of domestic violence are referred to one of more than 350 domestic violence prevention officers, investigators and supervisors in precincts citywide. DV officers visit the homes of victims as well as provide referrals to court, counseling services and shelter alternatives, and help in obtaining orders of protection and providing safety planning. In addition to enforcing the laws and working to ensure victims' safety, the DV unit performs domestic violence awareness outreach. For more information on "How the Police Can Help", and "Keeping Your Family Safe", click here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/domestic_violence.shtml. DV Officers in the 34th Precinct are Sgt. Cecilia Velarde, P/O Leiddy Monzon and P/O Rene Salcedo; they can be reached at 212-9270821. NYC Public School Gifted & Talented Admissions process : Families seeking Gifted & Talented placement for September 2014 in kindergarten through third grade must submit a Request for Testing (RFT) form by November 8, 2013. Families are encouraged to submit the form online (https://prod.semsnycdoe.com/parentsite/), but if they prefer to submit a paper RFT, they can review the application guidelines in the Handbook, available online through the link below and at public elementary schools. The Handbook also includes practice tests. Families are invited to attend an information session where they can learn more about the G&T testing and admissions process for September 2014. (In the Bronx, at PS121/Throop, 2750 Throop Ave., Wednesday Oct. 16th; in Manhattan at Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St., on Wednesday Oct. 23rd. All information sessions will be held from 6pm8pm. For more information, please call 718-935-2009 or visit http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/GiftedandTalented/default.htm. Middle School Enrollment & Information: All districts will hold middle school open houses for interested students in the weeks following the District Middle School Fairs. Families can contact schools directly for dates and times, or visit www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/middle/calendar. Middle School Directories Are Now Available. Each student will receive a copy of the Directory of NYC Middle Schools 20132014 from their elementary school. The Directories provide information about middle schools in each district so families can make informed choices when applying to middle school. English versions of the Directories are now available online; translated versions of the directories will be available online on a rolling basis. Middle School Applications will be distributed to families in November and are due back to guidance counselors in December. More information about Middle School Admissions, including a calendar of events, deadlines, and electronic copies of middle school publications, are available on the Departments Web site at www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/Middle.

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