Here is a story from USAHockey.com about a great New York City sports program – Ice Hockey In Harlem (IHIH) – that just received a $25,000 Royal Bank of Canada Play Hockey grant. IHIH is a non-profit organization based in Harlem, and for 25 years this program has been helping young kids mature through hockey. The organization accepts up to 225…
Month: January 2013
Tubby the Tuba narrated by Patti Smith
Dedicated to introducing children to the world of classical music, The Little Orchestra Society has been putting on family-friendly events for 65 years. Tubby the Tuba, a childhood favorite of punk rock musician and National Book Award-winner Patti Smith, is a whimsical piece that tells the story of a plucky tuba out searching for a…
New York Family Camp Fairs
The New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way to help parents make informed decisions about which camp is “the perfect fit” for their child. Next weekend will bring dozens of camps straight to parents. What’s your child’s favorite camp? http://www.newyorkfamily.com/camps/Upcoming Camp Fairs in Your Neighborhood: 01/26 – UES – St. Jean Baptiste…
E-Recycling Event, Jan.27, 2013
Bring your unwanted or brokenelectronics and gadgets to this recycling event, sponsored by the Lower East Side Ecology Center. Items accepted: • Computers (laptops and desktops, servers, mainframes)• Monitors• Printers, scanners, fax-machines, copiers• Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)• Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)• Tablets and E-readers• Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards,…
Bronx 3rd Annual Winterfest Celebration
Saturday, January 19, 201311:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Join Bronx Recreation for a day of fun at its 3rd Annual Winterfest Celebration.This event is to kick-off the winter season through Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Adventure. This event is FREE for children and families of all ages. Activities will include Sports Clinics, Fitness Demonstrations, Winter Activities and Games,…
Soho Kids Clothing Store Sale
The fabulous french clothing store Les Petits Chapelais in Soho is having a HUGE SALE now through to the end of January. You’ll find 50-90% off all the season collections, including shoes and rain boots. Price range from $1 to mostly under $90 except for a few dresses and coats the sale includes all these…
New York Restaurant Week
Best two weeks of winter…1/2 price fare in restaurants around the city. Yum. January 14- February 8, 2013.Check it out…http://bit.ly/1065niW
The Flu in NYC
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently repeated its recommendation that those who have not had a flu shot should get one quickly. The FDA said that it generally takes two weeks after the vaccine is administered before it becomes effective. During that time, there is a risk of acquiring the illness. Therefore,…
NYC Mayoral Candidate Announced
George McDonald, founder of the Doe Fund, launched his mayoral campaign, entering a Republican primary field that includes former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Joseph Lhota and billionaire grocery-store magnate John Catsimatidis. Mr. McDonald, whose nonprofit focuses on job placement for the homeless, said his goal is full employment in New York. It’ll be sad to…
Concerts for the Kids
Need an indoor activity for the kids? Carnegie Hall’s weekend Family Concerts lead young audiences on exciting musical adventures. Tickets start at $9, and free pre-concert activities take place one hour before each performance. You can check out the line-up online at http://bit.ly/WINGii ,