6/2/12 Science-on-Site @ Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Pier 1
42 Furman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Directions: http://worldsciencefestival.com/venues/brooklyn_bridge_park
Cost: Free
For all ages

Adventure awaits in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Join the all-day urban safari exploring land, sea and sky with intrepid scientists from around the world.

A quick run down of the events. Go to website for more details and schedules.

CREATURES OF THE EAST RIVER
Grab a net and explore the surprisingly diverse marine ecology of this storied waterway as you learn the ancient art of seining with marine biologists.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PARK SAFARI
Explore the secret world of bugs and greenery as scientists lead you on a guided tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s fascinating wildlife.

BROOKLYN ROCKS!
Join geologists on a scavenger hunt that reveals the rich geological history of the park.

WEATHER SLEUTHS
Be your own weather forecaster! Learn how to measure and interpret the weather with leading meteorologists from around the city.

SCIENCE SETS SAIL ABOARD THE TALL SHIP CLEARWATER
Join the World Science Festival and Clearwater educators in raising the sails on the sloop Clearwater, a replica of the 18th-century Dutch tall ships that once traveled the region delivering mail and supplies.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: AN ENGINEERING MARVEL
Uncover the science secrets of the most iconic suspension bridge in the world, and join engineers as they retell the incredible story of the bridge’s construction 125 years ago.

A MAGICAL EVENING OF STARGAZING
Join professional and amateur astronomers for a free evening of urban stargazing. Bring your telescope if you have one, or use one of the dozens we’ll have on hand.

http://worldsciencefestival.com/events/science_on_site2012/info

6/2/12 Amble: Celebrate BBG’s June Jubilee with Free Admission and Opening of the New Visitors Center @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn, NY

Go to website for directions

Cost: Free

For all ages

BBG is laying out the welcome mat to celebrate the opening of the new Visitor Center. From West African cora music to groovy ’60s jazz, the Garden will be buzzing with joyful melodies. Enjoy sensory strolls around the grounds, tour the new Urban Garden summer exhibit, and explore an interactive solar-powered sound installation. Learn about the art of tea and the science of composting while kids pot up lemon balm plants. Indulge in tea-inspired cocktails, aromatic drinks, and delicious snacks.

Workshops and Demos
12:00 Noon–2:00pm
Secrets of Good Soil
Experts from the NYC Compost Project show how leaves and kitchen scraps become garden gold.
Home Composting Exhibit

12:00Noon–6:00pm

The Art of Tea with Bellocq Tea Atelier
Greenpoint’s own tea boutique shares its collection from around the world.Cherry Esplanade

12:45–1:30pm
Steeped in Roses: Making Fragrant Bath Goodies
Learn how to make your own bath salts and bath teas with aromatherapist Cae Byng of J&L Handmade Soap.
Cranford Rose Garden

1:00–3:00pm

Kids’ Workshop: Lemon Balm
Discover the joy of making herbal tea and pot up your own baby plant to take home.
Cherry Esplanade

2:00–4:00pm

Kids’ Workshop: Fun with Wiggly Worms
What has no eyes and five hearts? Red wiggler worms! Dig for worms and learn to care for your own composting worm bin.
Cherry Esplanade

2:15–3:00pm

Steeped in Roses: Making Fragrant Bath Goodies
Learn how to make your own bath salts and bath teas with aromatherapist Cae Byng of J&L Handmade Soap.
Cranford Rose Garden

Tours
12:00 Noon–12:45pm
Visitor Center
BBG Garden Guides
Cherry Esplanade North

1:00–2:00pm

Cranford Rose Garden
BBG Garden Guides
Cranford Rose Garden North

2:00–2:45pm

Visitor Center
BBG Garden Guides
Cherry Esplanade North

2:00–2:45pm

Urban Garden Exhibits
Romi Ige, Manager of Interpretation
Lily Pool Terrace North

3:00–4:00pm

Cranford Rose Garden
BBG Garden Guides
Cranford Rose Garden North

Stroll Music
12:00 Noon–6:00pm
Sun Boxes
Experience a solar-powered sound installation and meet creator Craig Colorusso.
Cherry Esplanade

12:00 Noon–12:45pm

Tom Swafford
Joyful and virtuosic fiddle stylings
Cranford Rose Garden

12:00 Noon–1:00pm

The Chuck Braman Quartet
Groovy ’60s jazz featuring vibraphonist Behn Gillece
Atrium Terrace

1:00–2:15pm

Paul Mueller
Entrancing hammered dulcimer rhythms
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden

1:30–2:15pm
Tom Swafford
Joyful and virtuosic fiddle stylings
Cranford Rose Garden

1:30–2:30pm
Jon Singer’s Ragtime Band
Xylophone tunes in full swing
Earl D. and Gina Ingoglia Weiner Plaza

2:30–3:30pm
The Chuck Braman Quartet
Groovy ’60s jazz featuring vibraphonist Behn Gillece
Atrium Terrace

3:00–4:00
Malang Jobarteh
Traditional cora melodies from Gambia, West Africa
Earl D. and Gina Ingoglia Weiner Plaza

3:30–4:45pm
Paul Mueller
Entrancing hammered dulcimer rhythms
Lillian and Amy Goldman Atrium

4:45–5:45pm
Jon Singer’s Ragtime Band
Xylophone tunes in full swing
Earl D. and Gina Ingoglia Weiner Plaza

4:45–5:45pm
Malang Jobarteh
Traditional cora melodies from Gambia, West Africa
Atrium Terrace

http://www.bbg.org/visit/event/amble/

5/30/12-6/3/12 The World Science Festival

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 through Sunday, June 3, 2012

The World Science Festival is a production of the Science Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. The Foundation’s mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future.

Check out the many interesting events, some free at: http://worldsciencefestival.com/

5/28/12 Honoring Our Own on Memorial Day

Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.

--Wallace Bruce

Ongoing Daily from 5/26/12-9/3/12 NYC Public Beaches Are Now Open!

Daily from Saturday, May 26, 2012 until Monday, September 3, 2012

The NYC Parks Dept. maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10am to 6pm. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Go to website for:
* Beach locations and info
* Surf beaches
* Water & Sun safety tips
* Rip currents info
* Historic pix and info

http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches

5/26/12 Memorial Day Fair @ Sunnyside Gardens Park

Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Sunnyside Gardens Park
48-21 39th Ave (at Barnett Ave)
Sunnyside, New York 11104
(718) 672-1555
Subway: 7 to 52nd St
Cost: Free admission
For all ages

 Come with your family and enjoy the fun! This year's Memorial Day Fair features: 
* Rock Climbing Wall
* Face Painting
* Arts & Crafts
* Bouncy Castles
* Obstacle Course
* Bingo
* Contests and Prizes
. . . and more

 Food and Beer is available to purchase!

http://sunnysidegardenspark.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1076532&eventId=496999&EventViewMode=EventDetails

5/26/12 Governors Island Alliance Family Festival

Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Governors Island Alliance is kicking off another exciting season on the Island with the 8th annual opening-day Family Festival on Saturday. Come to Nolan Park for music, theater, dance, arts and crafts, face painting, maritime activities and more. Performances will run throughout the afternoon featuring Astrograss, the Maybelles, Arm of the Sea Theater and the Quantico Marine Corps Band.

Cost: Free

For all ages

Representatives of the city Department of Transportation will also be on hand for free bike helmet fitting--and giving away helmets while supplies last and demonstrating their new bike share station.

Performances will run throughout the day featuring the following performances:

Astrograss: This high energy band gets kids and their parents dancing and singing together, with a unique blend of bluegrass, old time, and folk music. Astrograss concerts feature sing-a-longs, dance contests, and fiddle hoedowns. Their original songs cover topics like spelling, whether Pluto is a planet, bedtime, and the many neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

The Maybelles: This harmony driven Americana band led by Jan Bell, is accompanied by Rima Fand and Megan Palmer. With Celtic and Appalachian influences, the band has made the Top Ten Folk Albums (Village Voice), 4 Stars (Now Toronto), and People’s Choice Album of the year (Independent Music Awards).

Arm of the Sea Theater: For over twenty years, Arm of the Sea Theater has been developing a style of magical realism that marries the mythic and the everyday, humanity and the earth, visual arts and natural science, poetry and politics. Their large-scale productions incorporate ancient theatrical devices for shared enchantment and visual storytelling. With music, gesture and stunning visuals, they illuminate the links between human communities and the life-support processes of this living planet.

The event and the ferry to the island are FREE and no pre-registration is required! Bring a picnic lunch and come join us for a fun afternoon on the Island!

This event is made possible by the generous support of Council Woman Margaret Chin, the JM Kaplan Fund and REI Inc. The Governors Island Alliance volunteer program is sponsored by Deutsche Bank.

Free Ferry
To get to Governors Island you can take the free ferry from the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan starting at 10am, starting at 11am the ferry will run every half hour. You can also come via free ferry from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park starting at 11am that will run continuously (roughly every 20 minutes). The last ferries leave Governors Island at 7pm.

http://www.governorsislandalliance.org/2012/05/governors-island-alliance-family-festival-may-26-noon-4pm/

5/24/12 Celebrate Brooklyn! Zydeco/Cajun Dance Party @ Brooklyn Bridge Park

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00pm-10:00pm. Rain or shine.

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
Furman and Old Fulton Streets at Prince Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cost: Free
For all ages

This dance party promises to bring the best of Louisiana's carnival season to NYC. Performers Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience are renowned for their take on Cajun R&B. Revelers will also be able to enjoy the more traditional Louisianan sounds of Jesse Lége & Bayou Brew, as well as a gratis dance lesson from the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music.

For more info, clips, map and directions to Pier 1, go to:
http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events/celebrate-brooklyn-zydeco-cajun-dance-party

5/22/12, 5/23/12, 5/24/12, 5/25/12 + 5/29/12 Slime Time: Mad Science Workshop

Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime™! Presented by Mad Science of Westchester & Manhattan.

Cost: Free, but limited to 20 participants. Please register by phone or in-person.

For ages 5 and older

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:00pm

Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 579-4244
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/22/slime-time

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 4:00pm
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center
610 E. 186th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/23/slime-time

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 4:00pm
Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 299-5177

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/24/slime-time

Friday, May 25, 2012 at 3:00pm
Clason's Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 842-1235

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/25/slime-time

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 4:00pm
Mott Haven Library
321 East 140th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4878

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/29/slime-time

5/22/12 KidsLIVE and TeenLIVE: Biophilia Summer/Fall Announcement @ Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30am to 12pm

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Edna Barnes Salomon Room
For ages 13 to 18 years, teachers and educators
Cost: Free
Please register: Call (212) 340-0906, email publicprogramming@nypl.org or sign up online at the website listed below

Experience science, technology, music, and education in a new and innovative way.

Join The New York Public Library, The Children's Museum of Manhattan, and The Center for Arts Education as we announce the forthcoming Biophilia Summer/Fall workshop series planned for the Library and Museum.

Bjork and Biophilia creators will guide invited students through a hands-on experience using the creation tools developed by the Biophilia project.

All KidsLIVE and TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

This program is open to teachers, educators, and their students. Please contact Public Programs at 212-340-0906, or e-mail publicprogramming@nypl.org for registration details.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/22/biophilia-summer-fall-announcement?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120521&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

Until 5/22/12 Design Week NYC

Design Week NYC is a grassroots initiative that celebrates design from the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Javits Center to the satellite fairs, including Noho Design District, American Design Club, Model Citizens and WantedDesign. The goal of Design Week NYC is to promote, celebrate and raise the profile of design.


Just a few highlights:

May 20, 2012,12:00pm
Conversation series at WantedDesign 0
Material Glass: from Craft to Industry, from Product to Architecture “Material Glass: from craft to industry, from product to architecture”.
The Tunnel at Terminal Stores: 269 11th Avenue at 28th street, New York, NY 10001
http://designweeknyc.org/reports/view/166

Sunday, May 20, 4:30pm

Recharging Communities is a pecha kucha-style presentation of four amazing 2012 collaborative projects, tackling tough urban issues, from human trafficking to children obesity, economic development to green infrastructure, followed by a brief panel discussion with “agents provocateurs” from the desigNYC community, including Michael DelGaudio, Leslie Boden, Zack McKown, and Bob Balder.

RSVP on Event Brite http://designweeknyc.org/reports/view/175

May 21 2012, 8:00am

FitCity7: Promoting Physical Activity through Design

The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY

The AIA New York Chapter, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will host the seventh annual public conference to examine how design of the built environment can create opportunities for increasing physical activity and access to healthier food and beverages. This conference will bring together architects, planners, designers, landscape architects, developers, and public health professionals to discuss how design, policy, and practice decisions can address the key health epidemics of our time: obesity and related chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and asthma.

Conference participants will hear how the strategies included in the Active Design Guidelines (www.nyc.gov/adg), released in January 2010, are being implemented at New York City agencies, in the private sector, and in communities across the world.Registration opens at 8:00am. Program begins at 8:30am. FREE 7.0 LU, 7.0 HSW

Download the Active Design Guidelines: http://www.nyc.gov/adg
http://designweeknyc.org/reports/view/174

Design Express Bus Service
And don't forget to catch the Design Express bus May 19-21.
Two buses on a 35-minutes loop from 11 am to 6 pm.
It makes a loop from Javits Center, 11th Ave at 38th Street down the west side to Walker St, then circles up the east side.
http://media.cooperhewitt.org.s3.amazonaws.com/designweeknyc/051112-WantedDesign-Postcard-SV2.pdf?utm_source=MEM%3A+Membership+List&utm_campaign=14824f5f8a-2012_Design_Week_NYC5_17_2012&utm_medium=email

http://designweeknyc.org/

5/19/12 Spring Kids Fest @ Madison Square Park

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Madison Square Park

23rd to 26th Sts (between Fifth and Madison Aves)
New York, NY

(212) 538-1884
Subway: N, R, 6 to 23rd St

Spring Kids Fest is this Saturday and all New York families are invited to join in on this yearly event full of free outdoor entertainment and activities!

In celebration of the Conservancy’s 10-year anniversary, rockin’ bands The Fuzzy Lemons, The Rockdoves and Songs for Seeds are booked to get all the kiddies moving and shaking. And a Kids Fest first,--is the mind-blowing magical talent of NYC-based magician, Amazing Max. Hill Country Chicken will fill your bellies with laughter with their pie-in-the-face activity and you can ease your spirits with storytelling and yoga from Karma Kids.

Pick up a Time Out Kids Passport and make sure to do everything!

Get your face painted; fill up on cotton candy, popcorn, sweets from Treats Truck, and snacks from Pirates Booty and PopChips. Make a card for that special someone with Marimekko using Marimekko’s fun fabrics.

Don’t forget to stop by the crafts area to create eye-catching sun catchers with MSPC. Other featured crafts include an eco art installation from the Children’s Museum of the Arts, coloring mandalas with the Rubin Museum, paper crafting with the Museum of Mathematics, and science and construction activities with Appleseeds!

http://madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/spring-kids-fest-2012-is-approaching

5/19/12 + 5/20/12 9th Avenue International Food Festival

Saturday, May 19th & Sunday, May 20th, 2012. Rain or Shine

12:00pm to 5:00pm

9th Avenue from 42nd to 57th Streets
New York City, NY

(212) 581-7029

Cost: Free. No admission fee.

For all ages

Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different countries like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Japan, Thailand and many others.

The Shopper in you will be tempted by over 200 individual vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, unique clothing, music, and an array of arts and crafts.

Games and fun activities for the children. There will be a childrens' pavilion located between 53rd & 54th St. for the kids to enjoy during the festival.

There will be live stage entertainment of international music and dance at 55th Street.

Local community organizations groups will be represented along the avenue.

Sponsored by the Ninth Avenue Association.

See website for participating merchants and photos:
http://www.ninthavenuefoodfestival.com/

5/16/12-5/18/12 2012 Restaurant Days @ Rockefeller Center

Visit the center plaza for the annual Restaurant Days event taking place on Wednesday, May 16th through Friday, May 18th from 11am to 2pm.

http://www.rockefellercenter.com/

5/15/12-5/18/12 + 5/22/12 Dinosaurs

Delve into paleontology as we join a dinosaur excavation. Presented by Mad Science of Westchester & Manhattan. For ages 5 and older. Limited to 20 participants.

Cost: Free. Please register by phone or in-person.
For ages 5 to 12 years

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:00pm
Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 579-4244
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/15/dinosaurs


Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:00pm
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center
610 E. 186th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/16/dinosaurs

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:00pm
Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 299-5177

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/17/dinosaurs

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3pm
Clason's Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472

(718) 842-1235

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/18/dinosaurs

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:00pm
Mott Haven Library
321 East 140th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4878

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/22/dinosaurs

5/13/12 Happy Mother's Day from nycfamilyfun!

Until 5/13/12 Free Cupcake Mother's Day Special @ Crumbs (Nationwide)

Now until Mother's Day, buy any 3 and get 1 free cupcake!

http://www.facebook.com/CrumbsBakeShop

For locations, go to crumbs.com

5/12/12 5th Annual National Train Day @ Grand Central Terminal

Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 11am to 4pm

Grand Central Terminal

Vanderbilt Hall

82 East 42nd Street

New York, NY 10168
Cost: Free
For all ages

On May 12th, America has one mission – celebrate the joy of trains and train travel! The 5th annual National Train Day is taking over four of the country’s most iconic train stations – in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles – to host free, fun activities, interactive exhibits and train displays that will bring the ‘rail way’ to life for attendees both young and old.

Attend one of the four major events or explore hundreds of other celebrations across the country.

Get Directions | Trip Planner | Program Guide [2.5 MB PDF]

Now in its 5th year, National Train Day is back to celebrate train travel and the ways trains touch the lives of people with events across America. This year, festivities will highlight the unique perspective passengers enjoy as they take in the vastness and beauty of the American landscape, from cities big and small, to country vistas and everything in between, when traveling by rail.

As part of National Train Day, each major market event features live entertainment, interactive and educational exhibits, kids’ activities, model train displays and tours of Amtrak equipment, freight and commuter trains, and notable private railroad cars.

National Train Day Exhibits and Activities

Train Equipment Displays Walk through privately owned, luxury railcars and explore freight and commuter trains, as well as current and historic Amtrak equipment, including the 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train.

Train Equipment Guide [2.4 MB PDF]

There will be no ticketing system this year, so be sure to arrive early! Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are you an Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard cardholder? If so, follow the Fast-Track signs to skip the line and avoid the wait.

American Sign Language Interpreted Tours for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 12pm and 2pm.

AmtraKids Depot
Bring the kids and let them build, explore and compete for surprise giveaways happening all day long at the AmtraKids Depot.

Model Train Displays
Take a closer look at the miniature masterpieces and marvel at the wonder of the model train displays that will be featured on-site at National Train Day.

New Jersey Southern N-Trak will be displaying their model trains in New York: www.njsntrak.org

Amtrak High Speed Rail Display
Explore the future of high speed rail travel.

Amtrak Culinary Experience
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations by Amtrak Culinary Advisory Team celebrity chef, Roberto Santibanez, and taste free samples of regional culinary specialties.
Learn more about Roberto Santibanez and the rest of Amtrak’s Culinary Advisory team

Exclusive Exhibit
Amtrak 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train
The exhibit featured at the 5th Annual National Train Day Celebration at Grand Central Terminal in New York City will include a locomotive, Bistro car, and renovated baggage cars displaying historic advertising, uniforms, photos, and memorabilia. A variety of commemorative items will also be available for purchase at the event.

Live Entertainment

Radio Disney AM 1560, part of the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, will be on-site at National Train Day in New York from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Radio Disney AM 1560 Road Crew will host interactive entertainment including train themed activities and trivia, dancing and prizes.

VY Higginsen’s Teen Choir
Vy Higginsen formed her Teen Choir in 2006 as a program of The Mama Foundation for the Arts, a not-for-profit organization. The choir’s mission is to “save the music” by teaching youth between the ages of 13 and 19 the art of R&B and jazz, as well as to acknowledge the contributions that African-American music makes to American culture. The program helps replace the music education taken out of many inner city schools, acknowledging and supporting the city’s musically gifted children.
mamafoundation.org

Bari Koral Family Rock Band
Dubbed the “‘IT girl’ in kids/family music” by NY Magazine and the “Sheryl Crow for kids” by the NY Post, Bari’s songs are a huge hit with children and adults. Her catchy, pop friendly tunes, interactive live shows & heavy rotation radio play have gained the band literally thousands of young (and not so young!) fans. Their debut full length album Rock and Roll Garden won the Nappa Gold and Parents’ Choice Award and was picked as Top 10 Kids’ Album of the Year by Time Out Kids.
www.barikoral.com

http://nationaltrainday.com/events/newyork/

5/10/12 Free Cupcakes @ Sprinkles Cupcakes (NY Location)

Celebrate Sprinkles New York's 1st Anniversary with a free cupcake all day long! On May 10, 2012. Limit one per person. Check out their facebook page--they routinely have promotions for free cupcakes! Yummy!


Sprinkles Cupcakes
780 Lexington Avenue betw 60th & 61st streets
New York, NY 10065
Subway: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R to 59th street
(212) 207-8375

http://www.facebook.com/sprinklesnewyork

5/11/12 Mother's Day Everyday: Living a Heart Healthy Life Workshop @ Recreation Center Fifty-four

Friday, May 11, 2012 from 9:30am to 12:00pm

Recreation Center Fifty-four (in Recreation Center 54)
348 East 54th Street (betw 1 Ave. and 2 Ave.)
New York, NY
Directions to this location
(212) 754-5411
Cost: Free For all ages


Join a workshop on heart health facilitated by doctors and staff from Women's Heart NY Physicians. They will cover: The top ten things every woman should know about heart disease, Exercise tips and tricks, "Cholesterol: The big fat story, questions and answers and free heart health screeinings. This event is free and open to the public.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/05/11/mothers-day-everyday-living-a-heart-healthy-life

Until 5/13/12 Starbucks Happy Hour: Half Off Frappuccinos

The sun is out, the birds are singing and Frappuccino blended beverages are half off May 4 through May 13 from 3-5pm in participating Starbucks stores.

http://www.starbucks.com/#/frappuccino-happy-hour-2012/1593269331001

Check out the yummy flavors:
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages

New York Restoration Project: Free Gardening Workshops for 2012

In spring, summer and fall of 2012, NYRP will present a series of workshops covering a variety of topics on gardening techniques, environmental trends, healthy living, and dynamic arts and cultural programming in several of our beautiful community gardens. At each interactive workshop, NYRP staff will be joined by knowledgeable experts to share the most up-to-date eco-knowledge and provide you with a unique opportunity to dig in!

Admission to all NYRP progreams are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC--Please register for the workshops. All are welcome!

The 2012 series includes:

TreeLC Workshops

One million new trees are finding their homes in New York City through the MillionTreesNYC Initiative. These hands-on workshops teach you how to care for trees that live in your garden and neighborhood:

Thursday, March 22 | 10am – 2pm*
Essex Street Community Garden
3030 Fulton Street (at Essex Street), Brooklyn

Thursday, April 5 | 10am – 12pm
Williams Ave Community Garden
88 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn

Thursday, April 19 | 10am –12pm
Infant Jesus Community Garden
36 Aberdeen Street, Brooklyn

Saturday, May 5 | 11am – 1:30pm
Hunts Point on Longfellow Ave., Bronx
between Lafayette and Seneca Ave.

Thursday, May 10 | 10am – 12pm
Hull Street Community Garden
145 Hull Street, Brooklyn

Saturday, May 12 | 11am – 1:30pm
Hunts Point on Bryant Ave., Bronx
between Lafayette and Seneca Ave.

Saturday, May 12 | 11am – 1:30pm**
P.S.M.S. 219, Queens
144-39 Gravett Road

Saturday, May 19 | 11am – 1:30pm
Morissania on Teller Ave., Bronx
between 169th St. and 170th St.

Saturday, May 19 | 11am – 1:30pm**
1071 East Tremont Ave., Bronx


Saturday, May 26 | 11am – 1:30pm
Morissania on Clay Ave. between 169th St. and 170th St., Bronx
Clay Ave. Community Garden located on this street

Saturday, June 9 | 2pm – 2:30pm
Hunts Point Recreation Center
765 Manida St., Bronx
Between 169th St. and 170th St.

Saturday, June 23 | 10am – 2pm*
Mccloed’s Community Garden
130 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

*These workshops are in conjuction with a garden workday and will include lunch.
**Register for these workshops by e-mailing events@nyrp.org 
Questions?

For Brooklyn workshops contact John Douglas at 212-333-2552.
For Bronx workshops contact Kimberley Davy at Kimberley.davy@parks.nyc.gov.

http://www.nyrp.org/Calendar_Programs/Free_Garden_Programs_Workshops

5/5/12 It's Free Comic Book Day! (Worldwide) Download Free Previews of Comics and Books

On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.
*Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/992

You can download free previews of comics and books:

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/981

5/5/12 + 5/6/12 Flushing Town Hall's 150th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 5, 2012 + Sunday, May 6, 2012, starting at 1:00pm

Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Boulevard
(at the corner of Linden Place)
Flushing, NY 11354
Cost: Free
For all ages

Celebrate Flushing Town Hall's 150th Anniversary with a FREE 2-day Open House for our community with fun and interactive programs for ALL ages including hands-on art workshops, story-telling, special exhibitions, interactive performance with a traditional Korean Marching Band (celebrating Korean Children's Day), Workshops for Cinco de Mayo, Queens College Ensemble music concert, raffle, giveaways, birthday cake and more!

This is also to show everyone why Flushing Town Hall deserves to win a grant from Partners in Preservation. Check out the activities and don’t forget to vote!
More info about the Partners in Preservation & vote

Saturday, May 5th, 2012
History of Flushing as a Dutch colony, Delft workshop (1-5pm, Gallery)
150th Anniversary postcard exhibition & Workshop (1-5pm, Gallery)
Cinco de Mayo - traditional Mexican food workshop (1-5pm, Green Room)
Korean Children's Day Celebration - Korean Traditional Marching Band (1-3pm, Theater)
Games, Prizes, Birthday Cakes, Giveaways (3-5pm, Theater)

Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Jazz great Louis Armstrong collage workshop (1-5pm, Gallery)
150th Anniversary postcard exhibition & Workshop (1-5pm, Gallery)
Chinese paper cutting workshop (1-5pm, Green Room)
Queens College Guerilla Ensemble concert (2-4pm, Theater)
Birthday Cakes, Giveaways (3-5pm, Theater)

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Be Part of our Special Exhibition!
Click HERE to download the image (sketch of Flushing Town Hall, PDF file)* Print and create an original artwork (crayons, collage, oils, digital images..it's up to you!)* Then mail the artwork to Flushing Town Hall* or Drop it before, or during May 5th and 6th

YOUR ARTWORK WILL BECOME PART OF OUR EXHIBITION!

http://flushingtownhall.org/events/event.php?id=906

5/3/12, 5/4/12 + 5/5/12 Bike Expo New York @ Pier 36; 5/6/12 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Thursday, May 3, 2012 to Saturday, May 5, 2012 (the days preceding the 2012 TD Five Boro Bike Tour)

Thursday, May 3 from 12pm–9pm
Friday, May 4 from 10am–8pm
Saturday, May 5 from 10am–8pm

Pier 36, Basketball City

Located along the East River at South Street and Montgomery Street: Click here to view a map.
New York, NY

Cost: Free and open to the public

Bike Expo New York (BE NY) gives residents and visitors an unprecedented look at urban cycling against the backdrop of New York. Presented by Eastern Mountain Sports, BE NY will feature vendors, live-performances, hands-on programming, bike gear giveaways and of course, free bicycle classes for both youth and adults! Get an intro to bicycle touring with Eastern Mountain Sports, learn to conquer a frustrating commute from blogger Bike Snob NYC and preview summer riding fashion with Momentum magazine. Free classes, cycling history lessons and author discussions round out the lineup.

For more information, visit bikenewyork.org.

TD Five Boro Bike Tour 
Sunday, May 6, 2012

In the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, approximately 32,000 cyclists pedal their way through all five boroughs on a traffic-free, 40-mile course. As its name suggests, the event is a tour, not a race—so participants can relax and enjoy one of the best ways to see the City. Alas, the tour is so popular (it's the largest bike event in North America) that a lottery was implemented to fill spots during registration this year. You can still enter, though, as a VIP or by committing to raise money for one of the Tour's charity partners. And, of course, you can always attend the event as a spectator.
http://www.bikenewyork.org/ride/five-boro-bike-tour/

5/5/12, 5/12/12 + 5/21/12 Money Matters @ NYPL: College Planning and Financial Aid: Free Workshop @ Various NYPL Locations

College is expensive but with proper planning, it can be affordable. In this free library workshop you will learn:
* The importance of the FAFSA form and what it means to families.
* How to appeal to the school of your choice to receive more free money (grants and scholarships)
* What steps to take if you have lost employment or are or have divorced
* What the new tax laws mean to your family (Hope Credit, Lifetime Learning Credit, etc.)
* How a PRIVATE SCHOOL can cost less than a STATE SCHOOL
* New changes to financial aid programs by the US Department of Education
* Financial aid award letter analysis
* Ways to pay for college without going broke

The New York Public Library's Money Matters series is made possible thanks to the generous support of The McGraw-Hill Companies' Financial Literacy Now: New York campaign

Cost: Free
For teens and adults

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:30am

AND ALSO ON Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:30am
St. George Library Center
5 Central Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/05/college-planning-and-financial-aid

Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 3pm
New Dorp Library
309 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/12/college-planning-and-financial-aid

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 6:30pm
Tottenville Library
7430 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY 10307
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/05/21/college-planning-and-financial-aid