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First Annual PurpleStride Manhattan Walk

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.

4th Annual Curchin Open

4th Annual Curchin Open

October 27


Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

3:00-7:00pm

Curchin's Office

200 Schulz Drive, Suite 400

Red Bank, NJ

 

The 4th Annual Curchin Open, a miniature gold tournament, will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Curchin Office in Red Bank, NJ. The tournament is to benefit the Monmouth Museum and the Mercy Center-Sisters Academy of Asbury Park. The event is open to businesses and individuals who would like to give to Curchin's cause and promote their organization. The miniature golf tournament is open to beginner and experience golfers, and will include refreshments, prizes, golf give-aways, an interactive hole-in-one competition and a scratch-off Fantasy Golf competition. The Open will consist of a 9 hole course that will be set up in Curchin's office. For more information, visit www.curchin.com/.

Stress Reduction for Families Caring for Children and Adults with Developmental Diseases

Stress Reduction for Families Caring for Children and Adults with Developmental Diseases

October 27


Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

6:00-8:00pm

AHRC Dean O'Hare Adult Day Center

113 Water Street

Brooklyn, NY

 

The AHRC of New York will be hosting the "Stress Reduction for Families Caring for Children and Adults with Developmental" seminar on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the AHRC Dean O'Hare Adult Day Center in Brooklyn. The Director of Psychology for Adult Day Services at AHRC, Mary Donahue, PhD, will be speaking to participants about identifying the causes and symptoms of stress and will provide numerous ways they may reduce stress. Caretakers often develop anxiety due to the physical and emotional demands caring for a person with a disability requires. This seminar is important as the self-care of caretakers is often overlooked. For more information, visit www.ahrcnyc.org/.    

Free Pumpkins

Free Pumpkins

October 24- November 1


Saturday, October 24th, 2009 to Sunday, November 1st, 2009

10:00am-5:00pm

Atlantis Marine World

431 East Main Street   

Riverhead, NY

 

For the month of October children of all ages are welcome to visit Poseidon's Pumpkin Hay Patch at the Atlantis Marine World. During the two weeks in October the Aquarium transforms itself into a Halloween spectacular for its annual Halloween celebration. Children who attend the event will have the chance to search for their own special pumpkin, and will be able to paint and decorate it. Visitors will also have the opportunity to journey amongst the scary sharks and slimy eels, and then discover other fun activities including crafts, scavenger hunts, and interactive story times. The aquarium will also open up its science exhibit which contains real animal dissections. Children with costumes will receive 50% off their admission price when accompanied by a parent. Prizes will be allotted to Halloween goers with the best marine-themed costume. For more information, visit www.atlantismarineworld.com/.

NYC & Company Culture Spot for October

NYC & Company Culture Spot for October

October 15


 

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 through Saturday, October 31st, 2009

 

11am- 5pm

The Rubin Museum of Art

150 West 17th Street

New York, NY

 

The Rubin Museum of Art has officially become the Culture Spot for October according to NYC & Company. The reason being, the museum has an extraordinary display of Himalayan art. The museum's goal is to preserve the culture and heritage of the Himalayas and present it to the spectators of the West. The collection includes pieces from Afghanistan, Burma, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Mongolia. For more information, visit www.rmanyc.org/.

Winter Collection for Partnership for the Homeless

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/.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Presents Boffo's Exhibition: Objective Affection

Brooklyn Bridge Park Presents Boffo's Exhibition: Objective Affection

October 8th- October 30th


11am-7pm

One Brooklyn Bridge Park

360 Furman Street

Brooklyn Heights, NY

 

Boffo will be hosting the exhibit, Objective Affection, on Thursday, October 8th, 2009. The event will be hosted along the scenic Brooklyn waterfront in the gallery of One Brooklyn Bridge Park. Objective Affection will investigate the influence of tangible entities on contemporary culture. Works from over 100 emergent and established artists and designers will be showcased at the event. Their pieces will contain a variety of media including graphic design, visual art, performance, fashion, video, architecture and industrial design. Boffo is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to generate publicity for artists and designers in the New York City area. For more information, visit www.boffo-ny.com/.

New Jersey Water Color Society 65th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum

New Jersey Water Color Society 65th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum

October 1-October 31


October 1st, 2009 through October 31st, 2009

Monmouth Museum

765 Newman Springs Road

Lincroft, NJ

 

The Monmouth Museum is welcoming back the New Jersey Water Color Society for their 65th Annual Open Juried Exhibition October 1st, 2009 through October 31st, 2009. This public event is to display prominent artist's watercolor pieces during the month long exhibition. The New Jersey Water Color Society holds an annual exhibition to honor professional watercolorist with hopes to generate further appreciation of paintings made in the watercolor medium. A reception and awards ceremony for the artists and Monmouth Museum members will he held on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 from 2:00-4:00pm. The Monmouth Museum is a private, non-profit organization located on the Brookdale Community Campus in Lincroft, NJ. They welcome all who are interested in furthering the public knowledge and appreciation for watercolor! For more information, visit http://monmouthmuseum.org/.

ITINERARIES

ITINERARIES

September 23 - October 31


7:00 p.m.

Graduate
Center (Exhibition Halway)

365 Fifth Avenue (at 34th Street)

New York, New York 10016

Itineraries (art exhibition), works 1979 – 2009 by Alan Turner, is an exhibition of drawings and paintings exploring abandoned locations – ruins of antiquity, inventive shelters of the homeless, playgrounds of children – with side trips in the natural world. Alan paints quirky images that mark an uncomfortable relationship between the body, containers, and consciousness. During the last few years, he has made paintings (Box Houses) based on models he has built from corrugated cardboard, which grew out of observations of the structures the homeless build for shelter. Recently, Turners trips to Rome have further shaped his artistic vision. An acute draftsman, his painting technique has become increasingly austere – the newest "paintings" are simply graphite on canvas. This event is free for all. For more information, please call (212)431-5149.

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