July 2010 Archives

La Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas los invita a su Feria de Salud de Verano

CHALK y Vive tu Vida/Live you Life harán demostraciónes de azúcar en bebidas, juegos para niños y hula hoops!

Cuando: Sabado, 31 de Julio 2010 de 10am-3pm

Donde: 180 St bet. Broadway and Wadsworth Ave.

Come join the Asociacion de Mujeres Progresistas in its annual Mid-Summer Health Fair.

CHALK and Vive tu Vida/Live your Life will be there with sugar demonstrations, fun kids games, and hula hoops!

When: Saturday July 31, 2010 from 10am-3pm

Where: 180 St bet. Broadway and Wadsworth Ave.

An exciting Youthmarket in

"collaboration with the Mirabal Sisters Campus and P.S. 8 Community Schools
21 Jumel Place at 168th Street
friday, july 30th • 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables from Local Farms
• Youth Cooking Demonstrations and Tastings
• Healthy Seasonal Recipes"

Greenmarket is looking for an EBT (food stamp) coordinator.  

This position is seasonal. The ideal candidate is outgoing with extraordinary customer service skills, flexible, organized, early rising and is passionate about food access, promoting healthy eating and local food. The EBT Coordinator will work full-time managing the EBT program at their scheduled markets. Daily duties include: working with farmers, selling tokens to EBT customers, market promotion and outreach to the market neighborhood and at market and in office paper work and accounting. EBT Coordinators work outdoors, in all weather and are the face on the street for Greenmarket. Candidates must be able to speak English, should have very good communications skills, the ability to think on one’s feet and be able to commit to working your full schedule though November.

For more information:  General_EBT_Coordinator.doc

Margaret Hoffman
Regional Coordinator Northern Manhattan, Queens & Bronx
Greenmarket
GrowNYC (formerly Council on the Environment of NYC)
mhoffman@greenmarket.grownyc.org
917 583 3702 (m)
212.571.0778 (f)

Todo Julio es "Día de Niños en el Parque" - Viaje por America - Es Gratis!!!!!

Horario: 10 am – 12 pm
Jueves Julio 29 en Javits Playground

La persión es para niños de edades 4-10

Las actividades son: artes y manualidades, narración de cuentos y música de American Myth and Legend.

También habra juegos y soccer.

All of July will be "Kids Day In The Park" - Journey Across America - IT'S FREE!!!!!

Thursdays July 22 and July 29 from 10am - 12pm

At Javits Playground

The fun is for kids ages 4 - 10

Activities will include arts and crafts, storytelling, and music that explore American Myth and Legend.

In addition fun games and soccer will be played!

We hope to see you there!

For more information visit: http://www.uptowncommunitychurch.com

Annabell, Cinthia, Alejandra and Ramon marched with 1199 and the  Asociacion de Mujeres Progresistas this past Sunday. Thanks Carmen Acosta for spreading the Vive tu Vida message with the Bronx! Photograph by Ramon Toribio.

Todo Julio es "Día de Niños en el Parque" - Viaje por America - Es Gratis!!!!!

Horario: 10 am – 12 pm
Miercoles Julio 28 en Bennett Park

La persión es para niños de edades 4-10

Las actividades son: artes y manualidades, narración de cuentos y música de American Myth and Legend.

También habra juegos y soccer.

All of July will be "Kids Day In The Park" - Journey Across America - IT'S FREE!!!!!

Wednesday July 21 and July 28  from 10am - 12pm

At Bennett Park

The fun is for kids ages 4 - 10

Activities will include arts and crafts, storytelling, and music that explore American Myth and Legend.

In addition fun games and soccer will be played!

We hope to see you there!

For more information visit: http://www.uptowncommunitychurch.com

"The Blog tells the story of Fracking (an oil drilling method) and its devastating effects in other parts of the county. This may be our future in NYC that can effect millions of residence including many of you. The Delaware River Basin Commission approved request to allow additional natural gas exploratory wells in Wayne County, PA on July 23rd. The drilling method injects water, sand and hundreds of harmful chemicals deep into the earth to break down the oil causing a mini earthquake which can easily leak into our water supply causing long term harmful effects."

"Please find out more in the links below and pass the word along and lets puts some serious pressure to our local governments. This is no small thing. NY's representative skipped an important voting meeting because the budget cuts wouldn't allow them to travel to the meeting site.
What an excuse to miss an important vote."

http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/water/2010/07/22/drbc-gives-tentative-go-ahead-to-fracking-in-pa-new-york-skips-the-meeting/

http://www.nj.gov/drbc/newsrel_naturalgas072310.htm

"Thank you all for your time in learning more about this important issue affecting the future of our water's health!"

Thanks for sharing Lina Gonzalez, LCI, Vive tu Vida Task Force Member, JCLTeam

Recorrido por 3 puentes

Martes 27 de julio, 6:30pm-8:30pm

El recorrido es por tres puentes en el norte de Manhattan: University Heights,  Farmers, y 225th Street Lift.

Se sugiere llevar agua y portar ropa comoda

Punto de reunión: Calle 207 W & Avenida 10, Manhattan

Evento Gratis organizado por Northen Manhattan Parks 

 3 Bridges Tour

Tuesday, July 27th 6:30pm-8:30pm

The tour will take you to three bridges in the Northern Manhattan area: the University Heights Bridge, the Farmers Bridge, and the 225th Street Lift Bridge.

It is suggested that participants bring water and wear comfortable clothing.

Where to meet: West 207 Street & Tenth Avenue, Manhattan

Free event organized by Northern Manhattan Parks 

Todo Julio es "Día de Niños en el Parque" - Viaje por America - Es Gratis!!!!!

Horario: 10 am – 12 pm
Martes– Julio 27: Inwood Hill Park

La persión es para niños de edades 4-10

Las actividades son: artes y manualidades, narración de cuentos y música de American Myth and Legend.

También habra juegos y soccer.

All of July will be "Kids Day In The Park" - Journey Across America - IT'S FREE!!!!!

Tuesday July 27 from 10am - 12pm

At Inwood Hill Park

The fun is for kids ages 4 - 10

Activities will include arts and crafts, storytelling, and music that explore American Myth and Legend.

In addition fun games and soccer will be played!

We hope to see you there!

For more information visit: http://www.uptowncommunitychurch.com

 Those who were there saw the appetite and dedication towards living a healthy life in WaHI. Here are some pictures from Vive tu Vida member Ramon Toribio... http://www.flickr.com/photos/frathers/sets/72157624313031679/ Keep reading this entry for a complete list of press we received.

 CHALK and Vive tu Vida/Live your Life will be celebrating Dominican pride this Sunday starting at 12pm in the Bronx. It's an honor to be invited and share the Vive tu Vida/Live your Life message. Look for our banner!

We'll probably be near the 1199SEIU Float thanks to Carmen Acosta!

East Tremont & 180th Street Grand Concourse

A ponernos los zapatos de baile

La Compañía de Balie Daniel Gwirtzman los invita a un evento de danza GRATIS el Sábado 24 de Julio, a las 4:30pm en Cloisters Lawn en Fort Tryon Park.

Se empezará con calentamientos y ejercicios para hacer diariamente, y despues le enseñarán las danzas populares de alrededor del mundo.

No se necesita experiencia previa, y TODAS las edades estan invitados a participar!

Wear your Dancing Shoes

The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Workshop wants to teach YOU and YOUR FAMILY how to move at a FREE dance event on Saturday, July 24, 4:00pm at the Cloisters Lawn in Fort Tryon Park.

They'ill start with basic warm-ups and exercises you can do every day to keep you fit and active. Once you’re loose, they’ll teach you folk dances from around the world.

No previous dance experience necessary, and ALL ages—young and old--are encouraged to dance!

This event is sponsored by the Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company, Northern Manhattan Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.

For more information call (212) 304-9422 / Para más información (212) 304-9422

Antes del Nintendo, televisión, peliculas y eventos en el parque, se hacían Competencias de Costura! Eran pertidas!

Los invitamos el Sabado, Julio 24 a Dyckman House a una Competencia de Costura

Los debe de acompañar un adulto, y asegúrese de llamar primero para hacerles saber que asistirán.

Es gratis!

Sewing Bee

Before Nintendo, television, movies and free park events, young Manhattanites used to have Sewing Bees!! It was fun!

So come join us Saturday, July 24 at a Sewing Bee at the historic Dyckman House and hang out with other curious Inwood kids to stich a bit and have fun!

Bring a grown-up, and be sure to call first to let them know you're coming. IT'S FREE, but it's polite not to drop in unannounced.

Thanks as always to Martin Collins for these alerts.

 "The National Weather Service forecasted a heat index above 95 degrees
Fahrenheit for tomorrow, Saturday, July 24, 2010. In response to this
condition, NYC Cooling Centers will be open.
Read more for a list of neighborhood cooling centers that will be open
tomorrow.   Visit http://www.nyc.gov/oem or call 311 for tips on  staying cool and further details. "    

*THURSDAY 07/22: FREE HULA @ ISHAM PARK, INWOOD 5-7PM. All ages

2nd time this year for us getting the front page of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's monthly newsletter, an honor!

How is the economy affecting grocery shopping in Washington Heights? A brief report posted on Vimeo.

http://vimeo.com/12829082

GrowNYC is seeking a Senior Market Coordinator (SMC) who will work with senior centers and groups to optimize senior involvement in market operations. The seasonal position is open immediately and will run thru early November. Hourly rate $15 – 17 depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior population, community organizing, nutrition, sustainable agriculture. 

El verano está aquí por lo que les proporcionaremos algunos lugares en Washington Heights, Inwood y Marble Hill en donde pueden acudir a refrescarse cuando se haga un anuncio de calor.

Summer is here and we thought you would like to know the cooling stations located in Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble Hill where you may go for relief when a heat advisory is issued.  
 

Shared by NoMAA:

Performance / Actuación: Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Saturdays, July 17, 24, 31, 11am
The Morris-Jumel Mansion & Academic Music Seminars present The Space Invaders, The AMS String Quarter, and Emily Hope Price.
Conciertos cada sábado presentado por Morris-Jumel Mansion and Academic Music Seminars.
Info: $15/Children under 12 are FREE – education@morrisjumel.org – 212.923.8008
Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace (btwn 160th and 162nd Streets)

Helps you practice Habit: Turn off the screens and live your life!

CHALK and Vive tu Vida/Live your Life will be there with cool, fresh, water for dancers (and to dance)!

****Free prizes, raffles, Salsa & Mambo performances. Key note speaker “ Ydanis Rodriguez” City Councilman for district 10.****

 New York Restoration Project does wonderful work in our community. Here is some news from its summer camp (which we were happy to advertise here) shared in their e-newsletter:

 Our local newspaper interviews shoppers and farmers about the exciting opening of our brand new Greenmarket of GrowNYC, located at 168th Street and Fort Washington, every Tuesday 8am-5pm.

10 Steps for starting your own business. Held in Spanish.

TALLER EMPRESARIAL DIEZ PASOS PARA EMPEZAR SU PROPIA EMPRESA
¡Aprenda lo que se necesita para comenzar su propia empresa!
Este curso le proporciona una vista general básica de los pasos
que usted debe tomar para comenzar un negocio y cómo NYC
Business Solutions le puede guiar por cada paso.

FECHA : Julio 14, 2010
HORA : 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
LUGAR: NYC Business Solutions – Washington Heights Center
4to Piso
76 Wadsworth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York NY 10033

News from First Lady Michelle Obama on her childhood obesity prevention campaign, "Let's Move!" 10 am live chat Tuesday, July 13th 2010 at www.letsmove.gov

"Good afternoon,

As a mother, I know there is nothing more important than a child's health. But today, obesity threatens the health of one out of three American children. That's why we launched Let's Move! -- a nationwide effort to solve the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation. 

Today I'm excited to introduce the new and improved LetsMove.gov -- an online resource for parents, teachers and community leaders to help our children eat better and become more active:

Tomorrow, I'll be hosting a live chat at 10 a.m. EDT to talk about

Let's Move!

and answer your questions about the initiative. 

Here are a few new features on the site that you should check out:

Ever since reading the article written by Eileen Z. Fuentes at the Uptown Collective, CHALK's program manager Stephanie has had cravings for mangoes that have helped her meet her fruit serving recommendations for a day. Check out Eileen's article that praises the mangoes available in our neighborhoods, and the  definition she gives us of "SOUL Food".

http://uptowncollective.com/2010/06/30/the-elixir-%E2%80%93-uptown-soul-food-mangoes/

Visit the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation for a list of fun, often free activities to do in the parks this summer.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/highlights/summer_fun/summer_fun.html

Parade starting around 11am by Broadway & Dyckman leading to Inwood Hill Park Baseball Field #1.

CHALK and Vive tu Vida/Live your Life will be there handing out July habit of the month material to parents "Drink water instead of soda or juice."

From:
Martin Collins
Deputy Chief of Staff
Assembly Member Adriano Espaillat
210 Sherman Avenue
New York, NY 10034

"Inwood Community Services will place a summer play street on Vermilyea Avenue between Isham & West 211th Street that will open the week of July 19 or 26 and run through the end of August for children age 6 to 18. The play street will provide a variety of activities for our young people. To assist Inwood Community Services in the effort, Assembly Member Adriano Espaillat's office is asking residents to donate any of the following items they may have tucked away in storage. The items may be brought to Inwood Community Services, 651 Academy Street between Broadway & Vermilyea Avenue, 2nd Floor and left at the front desk for Angelo Ortiz, Program Coordinator. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ortiz at (212) 942-0043 ext. 130 or <angeloo@inwoodcs.org>. "

Suggested items to donate for the play street:

Board games; card games; checker and chess sets; construction and colored paper; markers and crayons; Elmers glue; Fiskars scissors; Watercolor paint sets; Poster paints; Nok Hockey table; Volleyball Nets, Volleyballs; Basketballs; Wiffleballs and plastic bats; Handballs; Small Pool tables; Sidewalk chalk; Large Oak tag; Jump ropes; Two or three large plastic storage bins and ball bags; Soccer balls and Nerf footballs.

Professional develop training for non-profit leaders serving the Bronx. Deadline July 15th.

Visit http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/208820/26bb469298/341000817/6ed76d9d1f/

 Next General Vive tu Vida/Live your Life Community Task Force Meeting: Thursday, July 8th 8:30am-10am (optional networking from 10-10:45am) Columbia Community Partnership for Health/The Learning Center. 390 Fort Washington Avenue, (177th and 178th Street). Institute of Human Nutrition Students and CHALKers Andrea Ho and Sigrid Collier will present the results of the surveys we took on eating and physical activity habits among WaHI residents.  Tasty breakfast served this month by La Pregunta Cafe (including aguas frescas!). This meeting will be facilitated by Carmen Acosta of Healthcare Education Project/ 1199SEIU UHWE/GNYHA. Send any agenda items to: chalk@nyp.org 

There’s more “green” coming to Washington Heights and Inwood this summer, and that’s a very good thing. GrowNYC (which runs Greenmarket), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center are bringing a new farmers’ market to the communities of Upper Manhattan.  The market will be managed by GrowNYC, a city-wide environmental organization and is one of nearly 50 markets operated by the organization locally. This exciting new outdoor market will be located on Fort Washington Ave. between 168th and 169th streets, open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting July 6^th through November. In addition to its food offerings, the market will host cooking demonstrations, nutritional counseling, kids’ games and health-related outreach events. This will be WaHI’s third farmers’ market, a testament to the demand for and resources behind healthy, local, and eco-conscious living.

Join CHALK and Vive tu Vida/Live your Life as we open the 168th Street Farmers' Market on Fort Washington Avenue. Special ribbon cutting at 11am, shopping from 8am-5pm. Music, food, raffles, fun and SHOPPING.

Guests include City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. Read more at http://chalkcenter.org/2010/07/whats-blue-red-and-green-all-over.html?language=en

Inwood Hill Park has free tennis from 9am - 12pm on Tuesday and Thursday for kids age 5 - 16 starting Tuesday, July 6th. Please call 718-760-6999 or visit the website cityparksfoundation.org for more information.

Visit cityparksfoundation.org for more information, starts July 6th.

Brochure: http://cityparksfoundation.org/pdfs/cityparks_tennis_brochure_2010.pdf

List of sites: http://cityparksfoundation.org/pdfs/cityparks_tennis_schedule_2010.pdf

Visit cityparksfoundation.org for more information, starts July 6th.

Brochure: http://cityparksfoundation.org/pdfs/cityparks_tennis_brochure_2010.pdf

List of sites: http://cityparksfoundation.org/pdfs/cityparks_tennis_schedule_2010.pdf

Inwood Hill Park has free tennis from 9am - 12pm on Tuesday and Thursday for kids age 5 - 16 starting Tuesday, July 6th. Please call 718-760-6999 or visit the website cityparksfoundation.org for more information.

The Uptown Soccer Academy is a free soccer training academy for under-served children in Harlem and Washington Heights/Inwood.

La "Uptown Soccer Academy" es una academia de entrenamiento de soccer gratis para los niños menos favorecidos de Harlem y Washington Heights/Inwood.