Alternative Talent at two07 art
Currently exhibiting photography from exceptional children (chronically ill or physically challenged), many are currently living in foster homes....
The children learned their craft during a five-month workshop taught by professional photographer Susan Rubin.
two07art Gallery, 634 W. 207th St.
212-942-4688

Spend the summer as a Junior Ranger July 6- August 13
Ages 8-11
cost is $10 per day, $50 for five days

to request an application:

Call 311 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers or visit the Inwood Hill Nature Center.

www.nyc.gov/parks

Play Streets
Sections of the following streets will be closed during weekdays over the summer months. W. 159th, Arden and Academy.

Call Community Board 12 at 212-568-8500 for more information.

Story Time at Lily Brown Playground--June 22-Sept 7
every Tues, 10:30am-11:30am

Lily Brown Playground
W. 163th and Riverside Drive
ages 3-7

Shakespeare in the Park
5TH ANNUAL SEASON
OF FREE THEATRE IN INWOOD HILL PARK

ARABIAN NIGHTS
IN INWOOD HILL PARK PENINSULA


BRING A BLANKET AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!!

12 FREE outdoor performances on Wednesdays through Saturdays @ 7:30 PM:

Arabian Nights:
Wednesdays - Saturdays, July 21 - August 7.



Inwood Hill Park Penninsula
Entrances at 218th Street & Indian Road, NYC
And at Isham Street & Seaman Avenue

ALL SHOWS WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE INWOOD HILL PARK PENNINSULA AT 7:30 P.M.
FREE OF CHARGE
Dates subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions - confirm on day of performance / call: 917-918-0394

Yoga Classes for seniors
Karolee Bennett, a yoga instructor with over 35 years of experience will be teaching Hatha and Istha yoga with an emphasis on therapeutic postures, every Monday from 3-4pm. Participants must be at least 60yrs old. $5 fee. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Pavilion. 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St. 212-932-5844 to reserve a spot.

Volunteers Wanted for Doula Training (for the Elderly)
This summer, Isabella will offer an opportunity to train for this special position.

What a Doula does:

-provides friendship
-assists with everyday practical needs
-speaks up for a person who has trouble talking
-offers emotional, social and spiritual support
-enhances a person's comfort and dignity
-serves as a caring companion

To be a Doula candidate, you must:

1. Complete a Doula Training Program -8 sessions, 2 hours each (provided at Isabella in the early evening)
2. Be willing to provide ongoing support to one individual
3. Have a desire to work in end-of-life care.
4. Complete the Isabella Volunteer Orientation.

To learn more, please contact Rev. Jehn Redic, II:
212-342-9333
515 Audubon Ave
www.isabella.org

Inwood Greenmarket
The Greenmarket has been approved for Inwood. The market will be located Saturday mornings and afternoons on Isham St. between Seaman Ave and Cooper St. It will open in early July and run until Thanksgiving. Initially the site will host eight to 10 farmers.

Hot Nights, Cool Sounds
I'm in the midst of helping to coordinate a free concert series in Bennett Park (Fort Washington and 185th St), called Hot Nights, Cool Sounds.
Artists Unite is producing and organizing it.
http://www.artistsunite-ny.org/

The first concert will be during the Uptown Artist Stroll on June 12th. Salrumba with Carlos Ponce will be performing.
July 13th: The Howlin' Thurstons (instro rock) and Yewande (R&B sensation) 7-9 pm
July 20th: No Cover (jazz) and Annette Aguiler & Stringbeans (Brazilian percussion) 7-9 pm
July 27th: Karen Hudson River Band (country rock) and Dixie Bee-Liners (Bluegrass) 7-9 pm

Ethan is 2 years old today!
Mood:  silly
Let's hear it for my son Ethan, who turns 2 today.

Hip, hip hooray!