March Newsletter

This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections:

- Community Info and Resources - Open Streets  - Bloomingdale School of Music - Bloomingdale Library - Art & Exhibits - Bloomingdale History Group - Farmers Markets - St. John The Divine

Community Info and Resources - 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. - The Department of Environmental Protection sent out a notice on January 30 about their water bill Amnesty Program for all customers that have fallen behind on their payments. If you owe water and wastewater charges, you may be eligible. This is a one-time-only program that will run for 90 days and is available for all customers regardless of tax class or amount of water debt. More Info Waste Setout Times Will Change on April 1, 2023 As of April 1, 2023, the City of New York is taking steps to reduce the piles of bags on the curb by changing the waste setout times. New rules for setting out trash, recycling, and curbside composting go into effect on April 1, 2023. Below is a summary of those rules and how they will impact residences and businesses. More Info ECOQUEST: Wings in Spring EcoQuests, part of the NYC EcoFlora Project, challenge New Yorkers to become community scientists and observe, study, and conserve the native plants, fungi, and animals of the City via iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile app. More Info VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS Help beautify the Park every Second Saturday of the month, March – November. Volunteers collect trash, weeds, plant, paint, mulch, and rake. Supplies, gloves, and safety guidelines are provided. More Info Legacies of San Juan Hill aims to explore the largely working-class Manhattan neighborhoods that existed in and around the area where Lincoln Center was built in the 1950s and 1960s.  More Info 24th Precinct Community Council Meeting Wednesday, March 15th at 7:00 PM at 24th Precinct (151 West 100th Street)

Bloomingdale School of Music

Piano Project: The Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water Saturday, March 11th, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm Bloomingdale School of Music323 W. 108th Street Performers:Bloomingdale Piano Faculty: Luana Ayres - Olga Gurevich Roberto Hidalgo - Allison Lander Zach Lapidus - Marc Peloquin Weiwei Zhai and Bloomingdale Piano Students In this all-day piano festival, we explore how natural elements have influenced musical composition as sound illustrations that ignite the imagination through the vast piano repertoire. Featuring Bloomingdale’s exquisitely talented faculty and their piano students and will be held in our David Greer Recital Hall. NO LINK OR RSVP needed - Just show up!

Bloomingdale’s Free Faculty Concert Series presents “Celebrating Roberto Sierra” with Marc Peloquin, piano Friday, March 17th, 7pm Bloomingdale School of Music 323 W. 108th Street, NY, NY 10025 Performers - Marc Peloquin, piano Roberto Sierra (b.1953) was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and is one of the most important composers of our time. This program features recent works for solo piano that explore the colorful and virtuosic range of the instrument. Link to Buy Tickets

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. Bloomingdale Library

One-on-One Tech Help Wednesdays, 1PM - 2:30 PM | On-going 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. More Info Game On! Mondays & Tuesdays, 4 PM: Game On! for Teens | On-going This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. More Info

Anime Club for Teens Friday, March 17th, 3:30 PM | In Person Guess what's happening at Bloomingdale Library's Teen Center? Anime Club! Come join us for snacks, movies, and discussions about anime and manga!  This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. More Info Moth-Style Storytelling Workshop for Teens Monday, March 20th, 5 PM | Virtual Do you have a story to share with the world? Whether you've attended a MothSLAM, are a frequently listener of the Moth's Podcast, or attended our first installment of this program (Intro to Moth-Style Storytelling), this program is for you! Moth-style storytelling is stand-up storytelling with a few rules, click on the link below for more info. More Info

Books & Puzzles for Teens Registration is Closed Wednesday, March 22nd, 4 PM | Virtual Calling all puzzle fans (grades 7–12): Join the Bloomingdale and West Farms librarians for Books & Puzzles. Make new friends in a virtual space – we’ll do a virtual puzzle together and chat about our favorite books! More Info

Art & Exhibits ANIBAL AVILES PORTRAIT INSTALLATION On View until the end of March | 111 W 108th St. A retrospective of El Taller's Grady Alexis Gallery 1979-2022 will be on view until end of March. More Info

BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY GROUP

Farmers Markets 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

Down to Earth Farmers Market Saturdays | 9AM-2PM  W 110th St. at Manhattan Ave.

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. Both GROWNYC & Down to Earth Offer: 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

ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

Sunday Organ Recital: Emma Whitten Sunday, March 12, 2023 | 5 PM - 5:45 PM Following Choral Evensong on select Sundays in the fall and spring, the Cathedral hosts distinguished organists from around the world in performance. These 5 pm recitals are free to the public and are 45 minutes in length. More Info Choral Evensong Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM All are welcome to participate in this in-person afternoon service, joined by the voices of the Cathedral Choir. More Info

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. FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE Restaurants in the Neighborhood Copyright @ 2023 Columbus Amsterdam BID, All rights reserved. Our email address is: info@columbusamsterdambid.org

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