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- First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
 November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- "Orpheus in England" with Soprano Emma Kirkby and Lutenist Jakob Lindberg
November 1
3:00pm
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
921 Madison Avenue at 73rd Street
New York, NY
Dame Emma Kirkby has been at the forefront of the early music movement for the past few decades and continues to excite audiences from around the world. Most admired for bright and clear voice on Sunday, November 3, Kirkby is joined by Jakob Lindberg and his 420 year old Renaissance lute for the "Orpheus in England" program. This program explores England's Baroque music by John Dowland and Henry Purcell in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the birth of Purcell. Tickets are $20 for general seating and $40 for preferred. For more ticket information please call 212-288-8920
- Pumpkin Fling Rescheduled
November 1
11:00am
Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank
350 Yaphank Ave,
Yaphank, NY
The Cornell Cooperative Extension's annual Pumpkin Fling has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Join observers and participate this Sunday, November 1 at 11:00am at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank for some fun filled events. Events include but are not limited to pumpkin tossing using catapults, trebuchets and other devises. Contestants will be judged on distance, accuracy and the most creative design. This event is free for all ages. For more information, visit www.ccesuffolk.org
- Out of the Darkness Community Walk
November 1
9:00am Registration
10:00am Start Time
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY
It is estimated that a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes, with an attempt made every minute and over 33,000 people die each year in the United States to suicide. In order to stop these numbers from rising The Out of the Darkness Community walk ( a 3-5 mile fundraising way to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) will take place on November 1st 2009. Funds that are raised from the NYC Community walks will go towards the local NYC depression and suicide educational programs supporting programs for those who have lost someone to suicide while promote research needed to help those who suffer from major depression mental illnesses and mood disorders. For more information, please visit http://afsp.donordrive.com/evetn/queens
- Reporter Hazel Sanchez Being Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S
 November 1
November 1st all day event
Reporter Hazel Sanchez will be honored at the 6th Filipina Leadership Summit, as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S. Her acknowledgement will come during the Gala Awards portion of the summit on November 1st at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California. Sanchez is being recognized for her outstanding achievements as a Filipina woman and as a successful career person. Her accomplishments during her career include earning a Midwest Emmy award, a CINE Golden Eagle award, and an award from the Wisconsin Broadcast Association. In addition to her numerous awards she has been actively involved in writing, reporting and being an anchor for newscasts, as well as has hosted several award-winning documentaries. Sanchez is currently part of the CBS 2 news team, and has been a general assignment reporter for the station for the past nine years. The Filipina Leadership Summit offers the opportunity for Filipina professionals to gather together and discuss the latest developments for multicultural professionals in the U.S. workplace, so they may make connections to advance their careers. The Recognition Awards Gala will be an evening with dinner, cocktails, a notable guest speaker, and special honorees. This November will mark the 6th anniversary of the Filipina Leadership Summit, which has been sponsored each year by the Filipina Women's Network. The Filipina Women's Network is dedicated to being the premier center for Filipina women to learn, develop leadership, and create professional development. The organization demonstrates their values through their partnerships, innovations, integrity, openness, and respect. For more information, visit www.ffwn.org/.
More >> | - First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
- Somerset Job Fair
November 2
11:00am-2:00pm
Holiday Inn
195 Davidson Ave
Somerset, NJ
A job fair will be taking place in Somerset, NJ on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Holiday Inn. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers and gain insight about various companies. Job seekers will have a chance to talk with professionals and will also have the opportunity to pass around resumes. Attendance is free! Register at www.somersethires.com and receive the company list and online job fair guide. For more information, visit www.localhires.com/.
- 14th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
November 2
7:00pm- 9:00pm
Union Settlement Association
237 E. 104th St., (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY
The Union Settlement Association is hosting the 14th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration in East Harlem. The traditional event will celebrate the Memory of "Los Angelitos." This all day event starts with an altar building project from 11:00am- 5:00pm followed by traditional Mexican food (from 6:00pm- 7:00pm) and performances from 7:00pm- 9:00pm. Evening events also include flower arrangements, dancing, mariachi bad and more. Adults $2.00 and Children $1.00. For move information please call (212) 828-6024 or (917) 566-1462
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
| - First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
- 6th Annual Big Apple Film Festival
November 3- November 7
Show times vary (please check website for more details)
Tribeca Cinemas
54 Varick Street
New York, NY 10003
Independent filmmaking from the NYC film community, as well as specially selected films from not only around the country but around the world will be highlighted at a five-day event. Since last year's film festival, Big Apple Film has received over 700 entries ad the top 114 will be shown during the 5-day festival at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. For more information, please visit www.bigapplefilmfestival.com
- Community Gallery- Diggin' de Kooning
November 3
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
November is a time for fun-filled family activities and the Long Island Children's Museum is a great place to start! After being inspired this past summer by famous artists, Willem de Kooning, local children and teens chose to create masterpieces of their own. The exhibit was made possible by a generous grant from The Willem de Kooning Foundation and can be seen at the museum between November 3rd - December 6th 2009. For more information, visit www.licm.com
- Anchor Maurice DuBois Hosts Live Auction at the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation Fall Benefit
 November 03
November 3rd from 7:00-10:00pm
Anchor Maurice DuBois will be hosting a portion of the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation Fall Benefit at the home of Allan and Tamara Houston on Tuesday, November 3rd in Greenwich, CT. The Allan Houston Legacy Foundation Fall Benefit is a private fundraiser, which is hosted by Allan and Tamara Houston for the purpose of facilitating personal and collective growth through projects that restore family units, provide economic growth, encourage education, and further spiritual growth. The event consists of a silent auction of sports memorabilia, which DuBois will be conducting, and a game of "Beat the Pro" against Allan. Guest should anticipate appearances from superstars in the world of professional sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.allanhoustonfoundation.org/.
More >> | - First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
- 6th Annual Big Apple Film Festival
November 3- November 7
Show times vary (please check website for more details)
Tribeca Cinemas
54 Varick Street
New York, NY 10003
Independent filmmaking from the NYC film community, as well as specially selected films from not only around the country but around the world will be highlighted at a five-day event. Since last year's film festival, Big Apple Film has received over 700 entries ad the top 114 will be shown during the 5-day festival at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. For more information, please visit www.bigapplefilmfestival.com
- Anchor Maurice DuBois MC's the Awards for Center of Hope (Haiti) Fourth Annual Gala
November 04
November 4th from 7:30-8:30pm
Anchor Maurice DuBois emcees the Center of Hope (Haiti) Fourth Annual Gala on Wednesday, November 4th. The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. will be hosting the Gala in the gorgeous Ballroom in the Prince George Hotel in New York. There will be special awards given to a select few who have supported COHH in their mission to secure the lives of children in Haiti. The Gala will also be a way for COHH to raise funds for the construction of the orphanage. Center of Hope (Haiti) is a nonprofit organization that is in the process of developing and in the future operating a children's orphanage in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage will offer educational, vocational, and medical clinics for 200 children, as well as a home for 100 children. For more information, visit www.centerofhope-haiti.org/.
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Investor Education seminar with Securities Arbitration Clinic of St. John's University
November 5
6:30pm
Queens Library
108-19 71 Avenue
Queens, NY
The Securities Arbitration Clinic of St. John's University will be hosting an Investor Education Seminar for those interested in learning about how to invest money safely. Professionals will come in to discuss numerous ways individuals can protect themselves from high pressure, fraudulent tactics of brokers and how to report these brokers. The Securities Arbitration Clinic is a nonprofit organization operating out of St. John's University School of Law, which offers direct representation to the under-served small investor's community. The clinic assists investors with security disputes with broker-deals in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. For more information, visit www.queenslibrary.org.
- ASPCA Cat Food and Litter Bank
November 5
11:00am- 2:00pm
ASPCA Shelter
424 E. 92nd St. (Between 1st and York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
Our unfortunate economic recession has not just impacted people, but pets as well. According to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), more than three million cats and kittens end up in shelters every year as many more are sadly expected to end up in shelters due to our economic downturn. To help keep cats in their loving homes, the ASPCA has teamed up with the makers of Fresh Step litter and 9Lives cat food to distribute a Cat Assistance Kit to owners in need. Each kit will include a litter pan, litter scoop, cat toy along with coupons for litter and cat food. At the event, animal behaviorist, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski will be there to offer free one-on-one cat care consultations. Please be advised that one kit will be given per household while supplies last. You can help this worthy cause by visiting www.mypawpoints.com. For more information about the ASPCA please visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- BARGEMUSIC- Here and Now Series
November 6
8:00pm
Fulton Ferry Landing
Brooklyn, NY 11201
The Here and Now Series is a critically-acclaimed celebration of contemporary American music. Bargemusic will be is hosting various events throughout this entire Fall 2009 season. Some musical events from this event are: Five Ladies for Violin and Piano, Two bits for Flute and Piano, Café Music for Violin, Happy rain in Spring Night for Flute, Mirage for Flute, The Speaking Tide for Bass Clarinet and many more. Tickets are $25 ($20 seniors, $10 students). For more information, visit www.bargemusic.org.
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Old-Fashion Christmas Bazaar
November 7
10:00am- 4:00pm
Church of the Good Shepherd
39 Granite Springs Rd
Granite Springs, NY 10527
The Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting an Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar. There you will come across an array of handmade gifts, baked goods for sale, and ornaments. The Church of the Good Shepherd is an Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York that is located in the Hamlet of Granite Springs in the town of Somers (near Yorktown at the top of Westchester County). For more information, visit http://goodshepherdny.org/ or call the church office at (914) 248-5631.
- Fall Family Film Festival
November 7
6:00pm
Grace Alliance Church
240 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ
A fun-filled family event will be taking place at the Grace Alliance Church on Saturday, November 7, 2009! The church will be hosting its Fall Family Film Festival, which will feature VeggieTales "Abe and the Amazing Promise" and Disney's "The Incredibles". Kids are welcome to attend the film screening in their pajamas and will be able to enjoy free popcorn, soda, and juice. Adults will be offered coffee, tea and dessert. Families will gather together in the Timothy Christian School Chapel to watch the movie, and share in a night of fun. For those who plan to attend it is suggested that they bring a blanket or chair for themselves and their family. For more information, visit www.gracealliance.org.
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- Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Tabla Players of India
November 8
2:00pm
East Meadow Public Library
1886 Front Street
East Meadow, NY
The East Meadow Public Library is proudly welcoming two highly regarded teachers and performers of tabla to put on a show for guests on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Achyut and Tejas Tope of Miller Place will be performing the tabla, a popular Indian percussion instrument used in the music of the Indean subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. A hands-on workshop will follow the performance, and guests will learn to play the tabla under the guidance of Sejal Kukadia the Director of the Taalim School of Indian Music. For more information, call (516) 794-8570.
- First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk
November 8
10:00am
New York City's Riverside Park
475 Riverside Drive and 120th Street
New York, NY
Come participate in the First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk on Sunday, November 8, 2009! PurpleStride is sponsored by The Manhattan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The stride will take place at New York City's scenic Riverside Park, where participants will have the option to walk a one, two, or three mile route. The event is open to families, and will have featured activities that include face painting, animal balloons for children, beverages and light, healthy snacks. The day will also feature speeches by world renowned surgeon and chief, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Dr. John Chabot; and Sue Mirza, co-founder of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program at The Pancreas Center, and Ralph Cheney, a 4 year pancreatic cancer survivor. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. For those who would like to partake in "PurpleStride" may register online at www.pancan.org/manhattan or can register the day of the walk at 8:30am. For more information, visit www.pancan.org/manhattan.
- Give Back Sundays
November 11
8:00am-2:00pm
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
80 Maple Avenue
Smithtown, NY
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has just launched "Give Back Sunday", a nonprofit program created to provide community members with diagnostic imaging tests needed, but cannot afford. Zwager-Pesiri acknowledges that in these hard economic times many American's have lost their jobs and no longer have health insurance. In response to these trying times the radiology clinic designed "Give Back Sundays" so one Sunday each month individuals can come in and receive radiological services at no charge. Volunteers including medical professionals, radiologists, nurses, technologists, and receptionists donate their time, and offer their expertise to uninsured Long Island residence for no charge. Since April Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has provided over 1,800 free diagnostic imaging tests including MRIs, CTs, Digital Mammograms, and
PET/CT's to the sick. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has been providing the community of Long Island with high quality radiological services for the past 55 years, with eight offices in Nassau and Suffolk County. For more information, visit www.ZPgivebacksundays.org.
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Let's Can Hunger
November 8 thru November 15
11:00am- 3:00pm
Food Emporium
1660 2nd Ave at 86th Street
New York, New York
If you want to help feed your fellow New Yorkers, then for two consecutive Sunday's, LIM College's SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team is partnering with City harvest to hold a "Let's Can Hunger" food drive. In addition to collecting donations of non-perishable foods, the team seeks to raise hunger awareness within the community. All donated food will be collected by City Harvest and distributed to community food programs. City harvest helps feed more than 260,000 people in New York City each week. For more information about the partners in this endeavor, visit
www.limcollege.edu, http://www.campbellsoup.com/, http://www.cityharvest.org/
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Toddler Make & Take
November 10
9:30-10:30am
Jenison's Aquarium
300 Ocean Avenue
At Parkway on the Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Children and families are welcome to participate in the Jenkinson's Aquarium fall "Toddler Make & Take". The program has been designed so children will come to the aquarium and make marine life crafts, listen to stories, and learn about some of the animals and sea creatures. The event is open to children from 3 to 5 years of age with the accompaniment of an adult. "Toddler Make & Take" will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in January, February, and September through December. To pre-register for this exciting, hands-on activity call 732-899-1659. For more information, visit www.jenkinsons.com.
- Fun and Learning: The Importance of Play
November 10
10:30am-12:00pm
Suffolk County Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, NY
The parenting workshop, "Fun and Learning: The Importance of Play", will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Suffolk country Farm in Yaphank. A Cornell Cooperative Extension child development educator will be conducting the workshop, whose goal is to teach parents about the health benefits of having active and playful children. The essential lesson to be learned is that children who engage in play will not only learn more but they will have a healthier development. For more information, visit www.ccesuffolk.org.
- NY Area Run for Your Life Screening
November 10
7:30pm
The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
74 Hauppauge Road
Commack, NY
The NY Area Run for Your Life Screening will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. The screening is to inform the community on how the marathon began, and is being held in honor of the NYC Marathon's 40th anniversary. In addition to the screening there will be a question and answer period with filmmaker Judd Ehrlich; Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the NYC Marathon; Allan Steinfeld, former Director of the NYC Marathon; and Bernie Copper, former COB of the NYRRC. For more information, call 631-462-9800.
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- The Jewish Guild for the Blind's 2009 Young Visionaries Benefit
November 11
7:00-9:00pm
Lucky Strike Lounge and Lanes
624 West 24th Street
New York, NY
The Jewish Guild for the Blind will be hosting the 2009 Young Visionaries Benefit on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to heighten awareness of the Guild's mission to raise funds and support of its program. The Jewish Guild for the Blind is one of the nations leading nonprofit health care agencies that serve the visually impaired, blind, and multidisabled. The event will consist of bowling, billiards, an open bar, party food, a silent auction and much more! Individual tickets will begin at $50. For more information, call (212) 769-6240.
- BARGEMUSIC- Here and Now Series
November 11
8:00pm
Fulton Ferry Landing
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Part of Bargemusic's Here and Now Series, this event (Program 7) highlights Beethoven's complete 32 Sonatas for Piano Solo. Some of the selections include Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op.10, No.3; Piano Sonata No.31 in a-Flat Major, Op.110 and Piano Sonata No.15 in D Major, Op. 28, "Pastoral" Tickets are $35 ($30 seniors, $15 students). For more information, visit www.bargemusic.org.
- Let's Can Hunger
November 8 thru November 15
11:00am- 3:00pm
Food Emporium
1660 2nd Ave at 86th Street
New York, New York
If you want to help feed your fellow New Yorkers, then for two consecutive Sunday's, LIM College's SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team is partnering with City harvest to hold a "Let's Can Hunger" food drive. In addition to collecting donations of non-perishable foods, the team seeks to raise hunger awareness within the community. All donated food will be collected by City Harvest and distributed to community food programs. City harvest helps feed more than 260,000 people in New York City each week. For more information about the partners in this endeavor, visit
www.limcollege.edu, http://www.campbellsoup.com/, http://www.cityharvest.org/
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Mental Health Awareness Seminar
November 12
2:00pm
Queens Library - Flushing
41-17 Main Street
Queens, NY
For those who have been impacted by issues involving mental health, the "Mental Health Awareness Seminar" can offer some information and support. The Queens Library is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2009. The program will cover medical and social issues regarding mental health. The seminar will allow guests to learn about community resources and services that are available. The event will generate hope for those living or dealing with mental health and will provide options to create a better future. For more information, visit www.queenslibrary.org.
- Management Skills for Adults with ADD/ ADHD
November 12
6:30pm
Seafarers & International House
123 East 15th Street (near Union Square)
New York, NY
If you or someone you know has adult ADD or ADHD and is struggling with management, then this event is here to help. Located at the northeast corner of 15th and Irving Place near Union Square, ADD/ business coach Nancy Snell, will be discussing pertinent issues that adults with ADD/ ADHD face such as: feeling overloaded? Do your days slip by, with little to show for them? Want to get more done? There Nancy will outline and expand on the five p's of productivity: pause, plan, prioritize, produce and persist. With a diverse background in sales, marketing, television and consulting, Nancy has been able to channel that into her work as a coach. She prides herself in her work, her ability to listen, simplify, encourage, problem solve and guide others through tough situations. A $5.00 dollar donation is requested. For more information please, visit www.maaddsg.org
- Hidden Voices
November 12
Show Starts 2:00pm
The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
Directed by Carli Gaughf, Hidden Voices, highlights true stories of abandonment, drug abuse, loss, motherhood, imprisonment, healing, and freedom are voiced by the women who lived them. The Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource not only for John Jay College but also the Larger New York City community. The theater is dedicated to creating and presenting performing arts with a special focus on how artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. $15 (CUNY students FREE with Valid ID). For tickets please call Ticket Central @ 212-279-4200 (CUNY students use code= CUNY). For more information, visit www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- De Novo- Part 1: Lil' Silent
November 12- November 14
Show Starts 7:00pm
The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
For three consecutive days, "De Novo" Part 1: Lil Silent, a gripping true story of a fourteen year old by the name of Edgar Chocoy who fled Guatemala in order to escape the largest gang in Central America, only to be sentenced to death by a flawed U.S. immigration system, will be held at the college. Written and directed by Jeffery Solomon and presented by Houses on the Moon theater company. The Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource not only for John Jay College but also the larger New York City community. The theater is dedicated to creating and presenting performing arts with a special focus on how artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. $15 (CUNY students FREE with Valid ID) For tickets please call Ticket Central @ 212-279-4200 (CUNY students use code = CUNY). For more information, visit www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater
- Let's Can Hunger
November 8 thru November 15
11:00am- 3:00pm
Food Emporium
1660 2nd Ave at 86th Street
New York, New York
If you want to help feed your fellow New Yorkers, then for two consecutive Sunday's, LIM College's SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team is partnering with City harvest to hold a "Let's Can Hunger" food drive. In addition to collecting donations of non-perishable foods, the team seeks to raise hunger awareness within the community. All donated food will be collected by City Harvest and distributed to community food programs. City harvest helps feed more than 260,000 people in New York City each week. For more information about the partners in this endeavor, visit
www.limcollege.edu, http://www.campbellsoup.com/, http://www.cityharvest.org/
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
More >> | - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- De Novo- Part 1: Lil' Silent
November 12- November 14
Show Starts 7:00pm
The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
For three consecutive days, "De Novo" Part 1: Lil Silent, a gripping true story of a fourteen year old by the name of Edgar Chocoy who fled Guatemala in order to escape the largest gang in Central America, only to be sentenced to death by a flawed U.S. immigration system, will be held at the college. Written and directed by Jeffery Solomon and presented by Houses on the Moon theater company. The Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource not only for John Jay College but also the larger New York City community. The theater is dedicated to creating and presenting performing arts with a special focus on how artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. $15 (CUNY students FREE with Valid ID) For tickets please call Ticket Central @ 212-279-4200 (CUNY students use code = CUNY). For more information, visit www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater
- Let's Can Hunger
November 8 thru November 15
11:00am- 3:00pm
Food Emporium
1660 2nd Ave at 86th Street
New York, New York
If you want to help feed your fellow New Yorkers, then for two consecutive Sunday's, LIM College's SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team is partnering with City harvest to hold a "Let's Can Hunger" food drive. In addition to collecting donations of non-perishable foods, the team seeks to raise hunger awareness within the community. All donated food will be collected by City Harvest and distributed to community food programs. City harvest helps feed more than 260,000 people in New York City each week. For more information about the partners in this endeavor, visit
www.limcollege.edu, http://www.campbellsoup.com/, http://www.cityharvest.org/
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
More >> |
- Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Let's Can Hunger
November 8 thru November 15
11:00am- 3:00pm
Food Emporium
1660 2nd Ave at 86th Street
New York, New York
If you want to help feed your fellow New Yorkers, then for two consecutive Sunday's, LIM College's SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team is partnering with City harvest to hold a "Let's Can Hunger" food drive. In addition to collecting donations of non-perishable foods, the team seeks to raise hunger awareness within the community. All donated food will be collected by City Harvest and distributed to community food programs. City harvest helps feed more than 260,000 people in New York City each week. For more information about the partners in this endeavor, visit
www.limcollege.edu, http://www.campbellsoup.com/, http://www.cityharvest.org/
- Little Farmers
November 2 thru December 15th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to explore the Suffolk County Farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator in order to meet and learn about farm animals. Each day children will be able to take part in fun-filled activities such as a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and snacks. $10 per child and no siblings out of age range please. The Youth education programs are available for children from pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. The farms education programs attracts over 150,000 visitors annually. For more information on class descriptions and dates visit, www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk or call 631-852-4600
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
| - Digital Media Workshop
November 5 thru November 16
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
This beginner's workshop is great for anyone who is looking for an introduction to using Adobe© Photoshop Elements 6.0, the shorter version of regular Photoshop. Instructions will be given for both Mac and Windows-based platforms. How to use tools such as, color correcting, scaling and formatting for both print and the internet will be covered. Newark Museum Arts Workshop hosts a variety of workshops. These workshops target adult education in the visual arts. Other workshop series include, weaving, calligraphy, fiber/fabric/surface design and knitting, fine metals/ jewelry and many more. For more information please visit, http://www.newarkmuseum.org/ or call 973-596-6607.
- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
- The Earlier the Better
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Grand Army Plaza Library
Flatbush Ave. and Eastern Parkway 11238
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Heights Library invites you to an informational meeting "The Earlier the Better". The meeting information will be focused on special needs children. Nina Lublin will be speaking at the event from 10:00am- 1:00pm. For more information visit www.resourcesnyc.org.
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Anchor Maurice DuBois MC's the Civic Leadership Awards Luncheon
November 19
November 19th from 12:00-2:00pm
Anchor Maurice DuBois emcees the Civic Leadership Awards Luncheon sponsored by the New York Junior Tennis League. The 24th Annual fundraising luncheon will be taking place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The NYJTL's mission is to reach out to young people who would never have had the opportunity to play tennis, instill values of leadership and academic excellence, and develop the character of young people through tennis. For more information, visit www.nyjtl.org/.
- Reporter Magee Hickey Attends the Believe in Miracles VII Gala
 November 19
November 19th from 7:00-11:00pm
Reporter Magee Hickey will attend the Believe in Miracles VII Gala on Thursday, November 19th at the New York Athletic Club in Central Park South. The Gala has been hosted by the Little Baby Face foundation for the past six years for the purpose of raising money to transform the lives and faces of children. The foundation works to reconstruct the faces of children born with congenital facial birth defects through corrective surgery. World Class medical professionals join the foundation and volunteer their time to provide the best corrective surgeries to young kids who are in financial need. Surgeons travel worldwide to operate on children in order to reverse the pain and emotionally scarring their conditions have created. The Believe in Miracles VII Gala will feature cocktails, a buffet dinner, dancing, a raffle and silent auction. The gala will also give special presentations to donors and medical advisors. For more information, visit www.littlebabyface.org/.
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
More >> | - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Reporter Hazel Sanchez MC's Auction for Typhoon Ondoy
November 20
November 20th from 6:30-10:00pm
Reporter Hazel Sanchez will emcee the Auction for Typhoon Ondoy, a fundraising event to raise funds for the typhoon that hit the Philippines in 2009. The natural disaster destroyed over 80 percent of Manila's land, and so, the NYC Tri-State Young Professionals for Ondoy Relief have dedicated their time to helping those affected by the disaster. The auction will be a happy hour fundraiser event that includes a Date Auction, Silent Auctions and Raffles. There will also be a special performance at some point in the night. For more information, visit www.philnyjaycees.org/.
- Weather Caster John Elliot Auctioneer at the Thanksgiving Ball
 November 20
November 20th from 6:30-9:30pm
Weather Caster John Elliot will be the live auctioneer at the Thanksgiving Ball on November 20th at the Short Hills Hilton. The Thanksgiving Ball will be hosted by the Valerie Fund whose goal is to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders. The Valerie Fund is a nonprofit organization that has been helping to care for thousands of children located in major hospitals in the tri-state area. For more information, visit www.thevaleriefund.org/.
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
- Patchogue Farmers Market
Friday, July 10th, 2009- End of November
8:00am-1:00pm
7-Eleven Parking Lot
225 E. Main Street
Suffolk, NY
Come to the Patchogue Farmers' Market every Friday starting July 10th, 2009 through the end of November. The market will be in the parking lot from 8:00am-1:00pm, come early for the best selection! The Farmers' Market sells only what we bake, we make, we grow or we catch. For more information visit http://ligrowersmarket.com.
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
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- City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
- Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless
October 8- November 22
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is hosting a charity drive this fall to collect hand made knit scarves and hats for Partnership for the Homeless. The studio will have a live knitter in their window during the month and a half long event, and all products made during this time will be donated to Partnership for the Homeless. The studio is also accepting donations from anyone that would like to support the charity. The Lion Brand Yarn Studio considers philanthropies to be a top priority, which is why they have decided to give back to the homeless community in New York. Partnership for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides help and services to homeless families, seniors and individuals at risk for HIV/AIDS. The organization will be hosting a winter holiday part where many of the scarves from charity drive will be passed out. For more information, visit www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/.
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
| - City Without Walls
November 5 thru November 25
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
The Monmouth Museum welcomes back a traveling exhibition from City Without Walls, showcasing the work of some of New Jersey's brightest emerging artists. City Without Walls is New Jersey's oldest not-for-profit alternative art space, in continuous operation in the city of Newark, New Jersey since 1975. Its mission offers career development opportunities to new and emerging artists, while providing the public with a chance to not only understand but to also enjoy contemporary art. For more information visit, www.monmouthmuseum.org
| - Riverhead Farmers Market
Thursday, July 9th, 2009- End of November
11:00am-4:00pm
Village Lot
Behind Main Street, West of Aquarium
Suffolk, NY
Come to the Riverhead Farmers' Market every Thursday starting July 9th, 2009 through the end of November. The market will be in the parking lot from 11:00am-4:00pm, come early for the best selection! The Farmers' Market sells only what we bake, we make, we grow or we catch. For more information visit http://ligrowersmarket.com.
- Port Jefferson Farmers Market
Thursday, July 9th, 2009- End of November
11:00am-4:00pm
Town Parking Lot, next to ferry
Route 25A
Suffolk, NY
Come to the Port Jefferson Farmers' Market every Thursday starting July 9th, 2009 through the end of November. The market will be in the parking lot from 11:00am-4:00pm, come early for the best selection! The Farmers' Market sells only what we bake, we make, we grow or we catch. For more information visit http://ligrowersmarket.com.
| - Patchogue Farmers Market
Friday, July 10th, 2009- End of November
8:00am-1:00pm
7-Eleven Parking Lot
225 E. Main Street
Suffolk, NY
Come to the Patchogue Farmers' Market every Friday starting July 10th, 2009 through the end of November. The market will be in the parking lot from 8:00am-1:00pm, come early for the best selection! The Farmers' Market sells only what we bake, we make, we grow or we catch. For more information visit http://ligrowersmarket.com.
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| | | - Preparing for High School
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
555 Bergen Ave
Bronx, NY
Bronx Jewish Child Care Association invites you to an informational meeting "Preparing for High School". The meeting information will be focused on special needs children. Markio Sakita will be speaking at the event from 10:00am- 1:00pm. For more information visit www.resourcesnyc.org.
| | - Help Family Support Services
Friday, December 4th, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Brooklyn Heights Library
280 Camden Plaza
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Heights Library invites you to an informational meeting "Help: Family Support Services". The meeting information will be focused on special needs children. Helene Craner will be speaking at the event from 10:00am- 1:00pm. For more information visit www.resourcesnyc.org.
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