This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections:
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Community Info and Resources
Bloomingdale School of Music
Bloomingdale Library
Art & Exhibits
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Bloomingdale History Group
Farmers Markets
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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Annual Book Drive
Please bring book donations to Daniel J, O'Donnell office located at 245 West 104th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue from 10am-4pm on the following dates. Week 1: February, 13th - 17th. Week 2: February 21st
- 24th. We appreciate your support and look forward to another successful book drive! For more information, call 212-866-3970 or email odonnelld@nyassembly.gov. For more information on Project Cicero, visit their website
here.
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First Rat Academy of 2023
The event will help identify common issues that attract rats, advise on prevention methods, and more. Please register for this training here. Contact Daniel J, O'Donnell office or ratportal@health.nyc.gov for questions or more information.
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Bloomingdale School of Music
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Bloomingdale Voice Festival
Saturday, February 4th |
Church of St. Matthew & St. Timothy
26 W. 84th Street
Special Guest Speaker: Mitch Roe
Performances by: Christine Browning, Alicia Waller, Ongama Mhlontlo, Marc Peloquin and Bloomingdale Voice Students
The Bloomingdale Voice Festival will kick off at 2:00pm with a 2 hour long masterclass, with performances by Bloomingdale voice students; featuring opera expert, Mitch Roe. Following the masterclass, there will be a recital
with performances by Bloomingdale's voice faculty and students at 4:30pm. Both masterclass and recital are located off-site at The Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy (26 W. 84th Street, NY, NY.). No RSVP is needed
and both masterclass and recital are free and open to the public.
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Internet Intermezzi II: Chamber Improv Rebooted
Friday, February 10th, 7pm
Bloomingdale School of Music
323 W. 108th Street
The events of the past two years have accelerated the development of remote collaboration technology. Zach Lapidus and Eli Asher will be joined by contemporary classical music specialist and improvisor Carrie Frey in a
live concert bringing these innovations into the concert hall in an engaging set of interactive performances. 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 and can be viewed in person or via live stream. To attend or watch online, RSVP for free on our Eventbrite page for General Seating or Online Livestream viewing.
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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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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.
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Movie Matinee for Adults
Mondays, 12pm
- The Post (2017)
Monday, January 30
A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.
- Inside Man (2006)
Monday, February 6
A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.
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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.
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Game On!
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 4 - 5 PM
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.
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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 through February 28th | 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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Rice Stories
Thursday, February 9th, 2023, 6:30pm | 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
General Admission $45 | Members $40
Join Johnson along with Oscar Lorenzzi, chef of Contento in East Harlem, farmer and educator Anisha Rathod, and James Gonzalez, co-owner of Puerto Rican institution La Fonda in Spanish Harlem. They will be in conversation
with New York Times Food staff reporter, Priya Krishna, to discuss the experiences of diaspora communities rooted in Harlem and connected by rice, a common ingredient with countless stories to tell.
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Cocktails & Culture | Valentine's Bash
[For Adults]
Friday, February 10, 2023, 6:00pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate Valentine's Day early at our February Cocktails & Culture! Groove to DJ LiKWUiD's signature "traphrobeats” blending house music, hip hop and afrobeats, with live sets by trumpeter Nash Guillermo. Stroll through
the Museum's galleries, then decorate a sweet treat with your sweetheart at our pop-up cafe, Avrilililly's Creamery, and capture your evening at the 360 Vibez interactive photobooth. Enjoy "Love Potion" cocktails, mocktails
and other drinks at the MCNY Bar.
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Member Lounge: Cocktails & Culture Pre-Valentine's Day Bash
[For Adults, Members Only]
Friday, February 10, 2023, 6:00pm
Free for Members! Registration is required
Come make a connection with your fellow Members at the Cocktails & Culture: Pre-Valentine's Day Bash! Grab a cocktail or a mocktail at an exclusive bar, enjoy artisanal treats from Avrilililly’s bakery and enjoy music
spun by Faybeo'n Mickens, aka DJ LiKWUiD. Find out more about DJ
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Hidden Voices of New York City: Bayard Rustin - Educator Workshop
[FREE - Advanced Registration Required]
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5:00pm | 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
Join us in celebrating the life and work of Bayard Rustin this Black History Month as we explore resources for teaching his underrepresented legacy.
This virtual workshop is offered for free as part of the Museum of the City of New York’s Hidden Voices of New York City series.
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BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY GROUP
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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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UPDATE: In light of the forecasted dangerous cold and in order to keep everyone safe, the Morningside Park Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday, February 4th. We will reopen next Saturday.
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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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Both GROWNYC & Down to Earth Offer:
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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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Compline by Candlelight
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 7-8pm
NAVE
Join the Cathedral for a special Compline service for Candlemas. This service, celebrating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem and the purification of the Virgin Mary, will be sung by the renowned Cathedral
Choir. All are welcome to join us for this meditative, candle-lit gathering!
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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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