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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 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
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
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/.
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/.
