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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.
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
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/.
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
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/.
