Asphalt Green Fall Open House ~ September 27, 2012

Fall Open House

Thursday, September 27 5-10pm

Explore how Asphalt Green can help you reach your fitness goals and take advantage of special one-night only deals on personal training and small group training:
Get one session of personal training free when you purchase a 10-session package.
Get one free week of small group training when you purchase a six-week package.

In addition to the classes listed below, you'll have access to our Olympic-sized 50 meter pool and our fitness center, complete with free weights and strength and cardio equipment.

Open House Class Schedule

Studio 2
5:00 - Zumba
5:30 - Cardio Kickboxing
6:00 - Beach Body
6:30 - Capoeira
7pm - Urban Rebounding
7:30 - Boot Camp
8:00 - Iron Yoga Blend

Studio 1 – AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga
7:15, 7:45, 8:15

Spinning
6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00

Small Group Training Area
7:00 Kettlebell
7:20 TRX
7:40 Boxing

Rooftop
6:30-8:00 Yoga with live music

Outside or Fitness Floor
8:00 AGX
    Asphalt Green 555 East 90th Street (bet. York & East End Ave’s)
New York, NY 10128
212.369.8890
http://www.asphaltgreen.org/Openhouse

NYC Citywide High School Fair: 9/29 & 9/30

Citywide High School Fair: 9/29 & 9/30

The annual Citywide High School Fair will be held next weekend, Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30 at Brooklyn Technical High School from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days. The Citywide Fair will provide you with the opportunity to speak with school representatives and students from New York City public high schools located throughout the five boroughs and learn about their programs. Click here to access our Citywide Fair Guide, which includes tips on how to navigate the Fair as well as sample questions to ask school representatives.

The Fair will also include information sessions about the high school admissions process, auditioning for arts programs and the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). All information sessions will be held in the 1st Floor Auditorium. Please find the schedule of information sessions for both days of the Fair below:

Topic	Time
High School Admissions Process	11:00 am
Auditioning for High School Arts Schools and Programs	12:00 pm
Specialized HIgh School Admissions Test (SHSAT)	1:00 pm
High School Admissions Process	2:00 pm

Borough High School Fairs: 10/13 & 10/14

The five Borough High School Fairs will be held on Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days. The Borough Fairs take place in each of the five boroughs with representation from schools located in that borough only. Borough Fair locations are available here.

For more information about upcoming fall events and the high school admissions process, please visit the Department of Education website. We look forward to seeing you at the fairs!

High School Enrollment Team

HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov

Teen Night at the MAD Museum!

Going back to school? Get MAD at the Museum of Arts and Design's first-ever Teen Night! Hosted by MAD's Teen program Artslife in collaboration with the Museum Teen Summit, with performances by featured artists Maria Hupfield and Laura Ortman. An evening packed with art and entertainment, including a scavenger hunt in the Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 3 exhibition, hands-on art-making workshops, snacks, beverages, and an interactive performance with Maria Hupfield and Laura Ortman.

This event is FREE for teens, ages 14-19 with a school ID.

RSVP required. RSVP at: http://madmuseumteenight.eventbrite.com

To learn more about MAD including directions to the museum, visit http://madmuseum.org/visit.


Location:
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle, Manhattan
A, B, C, D, 1 to 59th St - Columbus Circle

Teen Night at the Frick!

High 5, the Museum Teen Summit and The Frick Collection teamed up to bring you the FIRST EVER FREE Teen Night at the Frick!

Kick off the school year with a evening at the fancy fancy Frick Mansion. There will be sketching, gallery chats, chamber music by members of the Praxis Youth Leadership Orchestra and much more. There will also be a special surprise portion towards the end. There will be a light dinner served.

In case you've never seen or been to the Frick, go on google images and type in "The Frick Collection." We assure you, it's beautiful and you will not want to miss this night!

FREE for students aged 14–19 with a school or government-issued ID. No reservation required. First come first serve.

Thurs., Sept. 27 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RSVP on Facebook! on the Teen Night at the Frick page.

Location:
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th St., Manhattan
N, Q, R, to 59th St - 5th Ave;
6 to 68th St - Hunter College

BBC Family & Friends Day

"Family & Friends Day" at my church is coming up on Sunday, September 23, 2012.

Here are the event details:

Date/Time:	Sunday, September 23, 2012, 11 AM (Morning Service); 3 PM (Family & Friends Program)
Location:	Beulah Baptist Church
Address:	125 West 130th Street, NYC 10027
Notes:	You are cordially invited to be my guest!

Chief Financial Officer Position (Chicago, IL)

Chief Financial Officer Position

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. IS SEEKING A CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THE POSITION Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Corporate Office, located in Chicago, Illinois. The CFO is responsible for the management of all financial matters of the Sorority. S/he reports to and works closely with the executive director. S/he works with the International President and International Treasurer in developing and monitoring the sorority’s operational and conference budgets, and partners with the senior leadership and the board of directors to develop and implement financial strategies across the organization. THE SORORITYAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization, is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women, founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority fulfills its mission of “Service to All Mankind” with a membership of 260,000 graduate and undergraduate members in the U. S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Germany, Korea and on the continent of Africa. The corporate structure of the Sorority includes a Board of Directors (The Directorate) of elected and appointed officers, led by the International President, Attorney Carolyn House Stewart; ten regions, each led by a Regional Director; and the Corporate Office, led by the Executive Director. THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Sorority seeks a strong manager who preserves the assets of the organization by running an efficient and effective finance operation and minimizing risks. The ideal candidate helps shape the Sorority’s overall financial strategy and direction, in a collaborative manner. S/he has strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, enjoys stakeholder interaction, instills customer service values in the organization and fosters a system of accountability and teamwork. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS degree in Business, Management or Public Administration, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required; MBA or Master’s degree in like discipline preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. Not-for-profit accounting experience in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting for Non-Profits. General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and Sage Fund (formerly, MIP) software or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software and use of databases. Experience at the Controller or Chief Financial Officer level. Seven to ten years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 50 staff persons. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible work hours including weekends (Regional, National Conferences and Directorate or Committee Meetings). Travel, as required (approximately 20%). APPLICATION PROCESS Click here or visit the website at http://www.aka1908.com/ to secure the complete job description and application. All interested candidates should submit their application and resume to careers@aka1908.com by October 8, 2012 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Sisterly, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

2012 Make It a Woman’s Day

This fall, Woman's Day turns 75, and on Friday, October 5th, we're giving women everywhere a reason to celebrate!

Join us at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an exciting day of editor meet-and-greets, craft and cooking demos, giveaways, contests and so much more!

Take the UnitedHealthcare pledge to "Be a Heart Hero," receive a special "hero" bracelet and strike a pose in the Heart Hero photo booth.

Preview the hottest toys of the season with the Toy Insider Mom, Laurie Schacht.

Learn the art of "FUNkin carving" with Home Editor Ayn-Monique Klahre.

Treat yourself to something special in the "Fun Finds" Marketplace, which will offer inexpensive and unique items for sale by local artisans.

Get entertaining tips from Silpada expert and Make It Beautiful author, Monica Pedersen.

Join efforts with Girl Scouts of the USA by bringing a new pair of gloves or mittens to benefit children in need and receive a complimentary cupcake from Magnolia Bakery.

Pick up free samples from our partners.

Receive beauty makeovers and style advice

Please check out the sponsors who are making this event possible.

http://www.womansday.com/life/holidays/make-it-a-womans-day-sponsors

By WomansDay.com Staff

New York City Omega Black College Tour 2013

Community Uplift through Perseverance, Inc. 501©3 (C.U.P.) In Conjunction with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Xi Phi Chapter, New York City Presents:  22nd Anniversary of the New York City Omega Black College Tour 2013 w February 16th through February 22nd w "Empowering Young Minds through Education" w The tour is scheduled to visit Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA); Benedict College (Columbia, SC); Clafin University (Orangeburg, SC); Johnson C. Smith (Charlotte, NC); North Carolina A+T (Greensboro, NC; Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA); Hampton University (Hampton, VA); Howard University (Washington, DC); Morgan State (Baltimore, MD); and Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD) w For information about the Black College Tour, go to http://www.xiphichapter.com/BCT.htm.  The actual application can be found at http://www.xiphichapter.com/pdf/BCTapplication2013.pdf.  The cost of this tour is $300.

MIST Harlem opening soon . . . stay posted!

Wanted to let you know about a new restaurant/entertainment venue in Harlem located at 40 West 116th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues in the Kalhari Condos.  The brand new MIST Harlem will host a 130 seat restaurant and three intimate theaters that will present the best film, live music, spoken word, comedy and plays from Black and Latino culture.

If you go to their website:  http://myimagestudios.com/, they also have numerous employment opportunities. Hue Man Bookstore (which unfortunately recently closed) recently had a book signing with Dwayne Wade autographing his new book on Fatherhood.  Other upcoming events include:  Oct. 3 ~ Otelo Burning Premiere Event; and Oct. 10 ~ ELZA Premiere Event.  Clips of both events can also be found on the website (once you view "Tickets?"


[Thanks KW for this tip!]

Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) ~ Internship Program

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administers internship programs to introduce college students and recent graduates to public service. Through the Urban Fellows Program, and the Public Service Corps, college students/recent graduates receive valuable work experience in exchange for academic credit or stipends, depending on the program.
For more information visit their website at http://on.nyc.gov/TsaQeR.

NYC Votes! Youth Voter Registration Jam ~ 9/25/2012

NYC Votes! Is hosting a Youth Voter Registration Jam on September 25, 2012, in commemoration of National Voter Registration Day. The event will be held at the Lehman College campus from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. A Hot 97 MC and DJ will be there to host giveaways, performances and a freestyle contest.
For more information about this exciting event, call 212-306-5272.

White House Internship

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People's House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation.
For more information on how to apply, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov.

Brooklyn Academy of Music seeking Ushers

Become an usher for plays at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), in Fort Greene. BAM is looking for ushers to help theater-goers to their seats, hand out programs, and answer questions. No experience is necessary; just be friendly and polite. The pay is per performance.
For information on how to apply, visit http://j.mp/NNTcwS.

Young Adult Internship Program

The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) is a 14 week internship program, for low-income New York City young adults aged 16-24 who are not working, and not in school. YAIP is comprised of a 2 to 4 week orientation conducted by selected community based organizations, followed by a 10 to 12 week paid internships that offer structured work opportunities. Upon completion of the internship, the organization will provide nine months of follow-up services and help place the participants in permanent jobs, training programs, or educational settings.
For more information on YAIP, visit www.nyc.gov/dycd.

Dads Take Your Child to School Day ~ September 20, 2012

This year the Dads Take Your Child To School campaign will be held across New York State on Thursday, September 20th. Last year over 200 schools and Head Start programs across the State, numerous community and statewide partners, and over 9,000 dads participated in this event. Please visit the DTYCTS website https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/home for more information and to register to participate. The website also provides more information about why engaging dads and male caregivers is beneficial to children, and offers resources such as templates for flyers and certificates of participation as well as suggested themes.

For more information, you may contact: Mike Bobbitt, Director, DYCD Fatherhood Initiative: mbobbitt@dycd.nyc.gov.