Classes (Workshops, Arts and Crafts)
Seining The River Wild
| When: | Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm | |
| Where: | Main St. , Brooklyn NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | (718) 222-9939 | |
| Website: | http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/calendar/seining-river-wild-june-22 | |
| Ages: | All | |
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Learn about the creatures of the East River as scientists use a 20-foot seining net to catch and release them. RSVP is required.
Meet underneath the Manhattan Bridge.
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Checkmate 101
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Repeating every week — Wednesday through Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Except Wednesday, July 3, 2013 |
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| Where: | Old Fulton & Furman Streets, Brooklyn NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | (718) 222-9939 | |
| Website: | http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/calendar/checkmate-101-2 | |
| Ages: | All | |
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Wednesdays, June 19 - August 14, 6:30 pm-8 pm (except July 3)
Chess instructor Zebedee Collins will teach skills and strategies to help take your game to the next level. The class is best for beginning players, but all are welcome. Boards are limited.
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Teen Drumming Circle
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm Repeating every week — Tuesday through Tuesday, August 27, 2013
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| Where: | North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | 212.267.9700 | |
| Website: | http://bpcparks.org/bpcp/events/events.php#teensteendrummingcircle | |
| Ages: | Teens | |
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Tuesdays, June 18-August 27, 4-5:30 pm
Weekly drumming circle led by master drummer Maguette Camara from Senegal. Drums provided.
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PopFit Kids Fitness Adventure
| When: | Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10:30am to 11:30am | |
| Where: | Pier 45, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | Info@outdoorrise.com | |
| Website: | http://outdoorrise.com/event-calendar/2013/6/21/popfit-kids-fitness-adventure | |
| Ages: | 3+ | |
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PopFit Kids is a FUNctional Fitness program that teaches children life-long, healthy habits they can share with the whole family. Kids ages 3 & up will get the chance to Jump, Tuck, Jack and Jog their way through an action-packed, energizing workshop that combines physical activity with lots of fun!
How does it work?
Through engaging circuits, dynamic drills, exciting games and more ... each PopFit Fitness Adventure will hit on the critical aspects of The Fab Five of Cardio, Strength, Flexibility, Endurance, and Balance.
Please meet at Pier 45 of Hudson River Park (enter at Christopher Street).
Please sign up on the website above.
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Volunteer: Van Cortlandt Park Forest Restoration
| When: | Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:00am to 1:00pm | |
| Where: | Van Cortlandt Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave , Bronx NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | info@outdoorrise.com | |
| Website: | http://outdoorrise.com/event-calendar/2013/6/23/volunteer-van-cortlandt-park-cle... | |
| Ages: | 9+ | |
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Grab shovels and rakes and help remove invasive species and plant native trees with the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park to restore a healthy native forest to the park.
Come dressed for the weather but wear closed shoes and long pants they don't mind getting dirty and come ready to learn about this urban treasure. Bring plenty of water and a snack.
Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Please list the ages of anyone under 18 during registration.
Please sign up on website above.
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