5/10/05
Inwood Branch of the New York Public Library
4pm
Tales to Celebrate Spring
ages 5-12
4790 Broadway, north of Dyckman
212-942-2445

5/10/05-pre-registration required
Washington Heights Branch of the New York Public Library
4pm
Beyond Cat's Cradle,
a workshop with string figures, ages 7-11
1000 St. Nicholas Ave at W. 160th
212-923-6054

Fresh Air Fund
This summer, give your child a free summer vacation they will never forget. The Fresh Air Fund is currently registering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders for free summer vacations. The Fund sends children to visit rural and suburban areas in one of 13 states and Canada for two weeks during the summer. It's a chance for your child to get out of the city and into the beautiful countyside, run barefoot through grass, swim, play outdoors, and fish in fresh water streams.
800-367-0003
212-897-8890

Horticultural Therapy Workshops--preregistration required
Beginning in May, Northern Manhattan Parks introduces a free Horticultural Therapy Program for Seniors in the Heather Garden. The 9-week program is designed for seniors with hand-on workshops including, flower arranging, greeting card construction, and other decorative arts. Horticultural therapy maintains that contacts with plants are essential to human well-being and has proven restorative effects. The goal is to increase knowledge and awareness of nature through hands-on experiences. Participants can improve their self-esteem, stimulate their senses, enhance creativity, and stimulate cognitive skills. Workshops are 1.5 hours each and limited to 15 participants. Program is free, but advanced registration is required. Call Linda, 212-927-9568.

5/10/05
Inwood Branch of the New York Public Library
4pm
Picture Book Time
ages 4-12
4790 Broadway, north of Dyckman
212-942-2445

4/23/05-6/12/05-registration required
Yoga for Kids
Eclectic Yoga is proud to announce the launching of free yoga classes for kids ages 11-14. These classes will serve the children who participate in Lang Youth Medical program. This 8 week yoga series is designed to introduce inner city kids to yoga and help them excel in studies, gain clarity and balance in life, release stress of urban violence, violence seen on television and release stress accumulated from eating junk foods. Eclectic Yoga will accept some children from the community outside of Lang Youth Medical Program on a 'First Come First Serve Basis'. Yoga class dates will be Saturdays, May 7, May 14, May 21, June 4, June11, June 18 and June 25, from 2:30-3:30pm. Program is free, registration required. 212-927-0300.

4/29/05-5/17/05
Zdzislaw Beksinski's computer graphic images will be exhibited at Two07 Art Gallery.
634 W. 207th St. near Cooper St.
Call 212-942-4688 for hours.

4/29/05-5/22/05
'Delusional Landscape' paintings and prints by Arthur Hughes are on exhibit at Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation at 551 Ft. Washington Ave. at W. 185th St.
more info 212-928-3327

Inwood Greenmarket
I believe on Isham St. opens on June 4th for the season.

Michelle

5/8/05
MOSA season finale! On Sunday, May 8 at 3 PM Classical guitarist, Liam Wood, in concert! It's a great program. I will be singing songs of Stravinsky and Schubert. It's at Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church at 189th and Bennett Avenue. $10 suggested donation.

Rita Litchfield