This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections:
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Volunteer with us
Community Info and Resources
Bloomingdale School of Music
Bloomingdale Library
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Art & Exhibits
Farmers Market's
St. John The Divine
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Community Info and Resources
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NYC Childcare Tax Relief Programs: Mayor Adams announced new childcare tax credits. View the Office of the Mayor’s Childcare Plan for more information.
Food Service Businesses: NYC Commercial Organics Requirements began on July 31. By law, staff-handled organic waste must be source separated for collection. For more information, visit here.
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No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2023
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash, composting or recycling collection on Monday, January 16, 2023.
- Residents who normally receive Monday trash, composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb between 4 p.m. and midnight Monday evening for collection starting Tuesday, January 17. Residents should anticipate collection delays, as is common during a holiday week. We appreciate patience as we work to collect the backlog of material.
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Now Hiring Emergency Snow Laborers 2022-2023 Season
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2022-2023 winter season. Emergency Snow Laborers are per-diem workers who remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets after heavy snowfalls. Snow Laborers earn $17 per hour to start, and $25.50 per hour after 40 hours are worked in a week.
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Bloomingdale School of Music
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Bloomingdale's Guitar Faculty Concert
Friday, January 13th, 7:00pm | 323 W 108th Street, NY, NY
Performers - José Maldonado, Alejandro Cote, Edu Gutterres, Satchel Henneman, Mark Mollica, Nora Spielman, Max Kutner
Join the Bloomingdale Guitar Department for a concert featuring classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Presented by the Bloomingdale Guitar Department and guitar studies director, José Maldonado.
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Adult Student Sharing Hour and Mixer
Thursday, January 26th, 7:00pm | 323 W 108th Street, NY, NY
Join us for an adult student recital ("Sharing Hour") on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm followed by a reception.
A chance for adult students, staff, and faculty to mingle and get to know more of the Bloomingdale community, this event is also free and open to the public. All are welcome. Adults potentially interested in taking lessons or group classes are encouraged to attend and learn more about our class offerings.
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Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
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[No Registration Required]
Open Playtime for Babies and Toddlers
Mondays, 11:15 AM
This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program.
NYPL After School Tutoring. Tutoring only in session school is in session | Free!
Mondays - Thursdays, 3-6 PM
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids aged 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join us homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wednesdays, 1-2 PM
This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.
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ANIBAL AVILES PORTRAIT INSTALLATION
On View NOW - End of Year | 111 W 108th St.
A retrospective of El Taller's Grady Alexis Gallery 1979-2022 will be on view until Feb 28, 2023.
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MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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Cocktails & Culture | Fresh Latinx Flavors with Mafer Bandola
Thursday, January 19th, 2023, 6:00pm | 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
Senior $14 | Adult $20 | Students $14
"Join us for our first Cocktails & Culture event of the New Year! Enjoy the rhythms and sounds of Venezuelan Joropo music and more by acclaimed bandola performer, Mafer Bandola and her trio (Mafer, Pat Swoboda, and Andrés Fonseca); specialty Venezuelan Guarapita cocktails and mocktails; and delicious bites from our Empanada Mama pop-up café."
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Movies for Minis: The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 10:00am & 1:00pm | 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
General Admission $5
"Join us at MCNY for our first Movies for Minis event of the year with The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Featuring the voice talents of Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, and Jenny Slate, we follow the shenanigans that New York City pets get up to when their owners are away for the day. Along with the movie, we will also be using model magic to make your own miniature pet!"
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Hidden Voices of New York City: Antonia Pantoja Student Workshop (Grades 3-5)
[FREE]
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 9:30am | 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
Join us as we learn more about the life and activism of Dr. Antonia Pantoja, founder of ASPIRA, an organization that trained politicians, activists, and reformers to lead New York’s growing Puerto Rican community in the mid to late 20th century.
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GROWNYC 97th ST. GREENMARKET
Fridays | 8AM-2PM
W 97th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus
GROWNYC COLUMBIA GREENMARKET
Thursdays and Sundays | 8AM-4PM
Broadway between 114-116th St.
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Down to Earth Farmers Market
Saturdays | 9AM-2PM (New Winter Hours)
W 110th St. at Manhattan Ave.
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FOOD BENEFITS PROGRAM WELCOME!
Go to the Manager's Tent to use your SNAP EBT card and get tokens to spend with our vendors. Health Bucks available ($2 for every $2 in SNAP, up to $10). Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks can be used at the farm stands June-November.
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TEXTILE RECYCLING
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Amsterdam 109-110th
Green Tree Textiles will collect unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, towels and household linens for reuse and recycling. No rugs or blankets please.
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CCC CLOTHING CLOSET
Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building
The Clothing Closet distributes emergency clothing through the Nutrition, Health, and Clothing Center, and also provides workplace-appropriate clothing for individuals returning to the workforce. Persons seeking professional clothing must have a referral from an agency familiar with their employment search. Clothing distribution is free of charge and based on availability, and clients can obtain clothing once per month. Identification is required.
The Clothing Closet accepts donations of gently-used, freshly-laundered clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral from Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM
CCC SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN
Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building
With no eligibility restrictions, meal services are offered to all without regard to age, gender, race, income, or denominational affiliation. Sunday Soup Kitchen meals consist of a healthy, diverse menu that includes fresh produce, a wide variety of meat/proteins, and low-salt, heart-healthy food options.
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FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE
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