2/13/05

MOSA Concert - Brandon Terzic and the Makam Ensemble

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brandon Terzic and the Makam Ensemble

* Brandon Terzic, oud, saz, fretted and frettless guitars
* Matt Kilmer, world percussion
* Tom Chess, ney and western flute
* Rich Stein, world percussion

Exploring the traditions of the Near East, filling the musical canvas with new colors and sounds.

"Outstanding musicianship coupled with a unique, genuine approach to worldmusic." - NY Press

Tickets: $12; $8 for senior citizens and students with ID.

FREE on-site child care. Complimentary reception to follow.
Location: Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church, 178 Bennett Avenue (at 189th Street).
Sponsoring Organization: Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church
Contact: MOSA Staff | 212-923-5757

2/5/05


What: community service event, sewing sleeping bags for the
homeless

When: Saturday, February 5th 9:30 - 1:00 pm

Where: PS 128 cafeteria, 560 Audubon Avenue (between 168 & 169th
Street)


Join the young people of FYI as we hand-sew sleeping bags for
distribution
to homeless people around NYC. The event features a dj, breakfast and
lunch, a few raffles, and a fun, relaxed energy . Youth need to be at
least
9 years of age to take part.

For more information check out www.freshyouth.org or e-mail the
cooridnators of the event JoAnn Santiago joann@freshyouth.org or
Tania Ortiz tania@freshyouth. org

1/18-2/18/05
Exhibit: 'Dreams of Desire' paintings by Leandro Miguel Cruz in a Picasso style.

Opening reception 1/21/05 5:30-8pm

3960 Broadway at W. 166 St.
Audobon Business and Technology Center and the Russ Berrie Building.

Neighborhood Knitting/Crocheting Group
Do you like to knit or crochet? or would you like to learn?
There is a casual group of knitters and crocheters who meet in the neighborhood on weeknights and weekends for a couple of hours of knitting and socializing.

If interested, please email Michelle at m_tourigny@yahoo.com

Baby Donations


Esdras Santana-Ramos is a neighborhood mother and doula who works with
a
program that serves teenage mothers. If you have any baby things that
you
would like to pass on to a family in need, she will pick them up and
put
them in the hands of an appreciative young mother. Her contact
information
is listed below.

Esdras Santana-Ramos
(212)569-8871
maroya192@earthlink.net

Reading Program Expands
The YM/YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood will add an additional location to its reading program, thanks to a grant by the Brooke Jackman Foundation.
Starting Oct 5, children will have the choice of going either to the McDonald's on Dyckman Street on Mondays from 4-6pm or to the McDonald's on W. 181st on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Contact Abraham Pena at 212-569-6200 ext 249 for more information.

Want to have a WH/I event posted?
Email me at m_tourigny@yahoo.com

with 'WHIE' in the subject line.

thanks
michelle

Belly Dancing for Seniors
Energetic seniors enjoy an early workout as they dance their way into better health. A year-long series of Middle Eastern Belly Dancing lessons focusing on the health benefits of belly dancing, such as weight loss, occurs every Friday from 11am-12pm at New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Allen Pavilion, 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St.

Open Mic Nights

Orville Davis hosts weekly musicians open mic nights:
Monday, 8pm
KEENAN'S PIANO LOUNGE
Broadway and W 204th St
New York, NY
(212) 567-9016

Wednesday, 8pm to 12am
THE LIFFY II
("this is the best room in Inwood")
5009 Broadway and W213th St
New York ,NY
(212) 567-8454
(It really is a nice bar...very cozy and redecorated)

Farmer's Market
WIC and senior FMNP checks accepted
every Thursday from 8am-6pm
W. 175th and Broadway
info 212-788-7476
www.cenyc.org