African American Children's Books

African American Children’s Books by Julia R. Davis
http://www.juliardavis.com/

Creator of the “I Love Me” Series, including . . .

• I Love Me and my Wheelchair
• I Love Me and my Big Hair
• I Have Cancer and I Love Me
• I Have Autism and I Love Me (coming soon)

The "Impact of Giving Back" Contest (Grades K-12)

From now through January 20, submissions are open for the second White House Student Film Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is The Impact of Giving Back, and it’s open to U.S. students, grades K-12.

Students can tell their stories about paying it forward, about community service, or what making a difference looks like in their eyes and through their lens. It can be a fictional story or a short documentary, so break out the lights, write a script, get the camera ready, and show us your passion for service and giving back. Go the the White House Film Festival website for more details: http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfestival.

The official selections will be featured on the White House website, and shared across the world on White House sites and official social media accounts. Winners may have a chance to attend the film festival at the White House!

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The Federal Citizen Information Center connects people with government benefits, services and information through its family of websites, including USA.gov, GobiernoUSA.gov and Kids.gov; by phone at 1 (800) FED-INFO (that's 1 (800) 333-4636) and with publications by mail from Pueblo, Colorado. FCIC is part of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services.

HALLOWEEN R' US CHILDREN'S MONSTER BALL

HALLOWEEN R' US CHILDREN'S MONSTER BALL

JOIN US for a fun-filled day with lots of tricks & treats, while at the same time educating children—all within a safe enclosed environment. “All” children will receive a trick-or-treat bag, a new Halloween book from donated Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Random House, ride scary inflatable bounce rides, and so much more. Special guest appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog, FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit, U.S. ARMY Recruiting Battalion NYC, The Federation of Black Cowboys, NYU College of Dentistry “Smiling Faces, Going Places”, and STEVE VIALIZ aka CAS, a legendary urban artist and Art Director for many Warner Bros & Disney Top Children animated 3-D movies will judge the “Pablo Pumpicasso Children's Art & Best Halloween Costume Contest".

When:
WED., OCTOBER 31, 2012

Where:
THE HARLEM TREASURE CHEST
2171 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
(at Corner of W. 117th Street)
New York, NY 10026

- FREE EVENT -

Sponsored by
SILENT VOICES UNITED, INC. & THE HARLEM TREASURE CHEST

The Westinghouse Electric Company STEM Grants

The Westinghouse Electric Company is accepting applications from schools in the United States working to provide creative hands-on projects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through its N-Visioning a Brighter Future program, Westinghouse will award $1,000 grants to three schools for any project with a STEM-based focus. An additional $2,000 grant will be awarded to each school’s science department for general needs. To be eligible, applicants must be elementary, middle, or high schools located in the U. S. The deadline is November 15. For more information, go to www.westinghousenuclear.com/docs/n_vision_grant.pdf

Get a Library Card!

Did you know that there are 212 libraries in communities throughout New York City that offer millions of books and resources, and internet access free of charge? Get ready for the start of a great school year by applying for a Library Card today!  Download the “Get A Library Card Guide” in pdf at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/downloads/pdf/Get_a_Library_Card_Guide.pdf.

Disney Friends for Change Grants

Disney Friends for Change Grants (http://www.ysa.org/grants/disney-friends-change-grants) offer young change-makers an opportunity to receive a $1,000 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

What they’re looking for? Projects that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others.

The goal? To show how even small actions can add up to big changes.

Whether you are passionate about protecting the planet, providing meals to those who need them, or giving kids just like you the resources to star in their own play, be an athlete or an artist, you can be a Friend for Change! Whatever your interests, a Disney Friends for Change grant can help you make a difference for people, communities and the planet.

Youth ages 5-18 located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant. Please note: Legally, if you are younger than 13, you must have someone older than 13 prepare and submit the application for you.

Applications are due by midnight February 10^th, 2013.

To access the online application , go to https://www.wizehive.com/appform/login/ysa2012us.
 

Join Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church for

“FREEDOM SCHOOL 2013”

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others;

 a community viewing of the

Inauguration of the President of the United States,

Barack Obama  

Monday, January 21, 2013 -- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This is an Inter-generational Program

FOR ALL AGES

Featuring a Panel Discussion: “Are these the best

or worst of times for the African American community?”

Arts & Crafts

Movement Music & Singing

Video & Television Presentations

Skit/Talent Presentations      

Old School Games

Team Trivia Challenge

***LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & SNACKS WILL BE SERVED***

“Celebrating 150 years of Emancipation, Rev. Dr. King’s National Holiday,

and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, WOW!”

A Collaboration of Mariners’ Church School, Sacred Arts Ministry, Young Disciples for Christ Children & Youth Ministry, and the Communications Ministry

 

Minister Cynthia Gardner-Brim, Program Coordinator

Reverend Dr. Henrietta Carter, Senior Pastor

 

Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church

3 Henry Street * NY, NY 10038

Inauguration of a DREAM: a Celebration of Education, Service, and Democracy

On Monday, January 21st, 2013 at 10a.m. the Democracy Prep community will celebrate education and democracy with a day of civic action and community service in honor of Martin Luther King Day at the Harlem Armory.   Please RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5089522900/efbevent.

Democracy Prep Public Schools sponsors one of the largest inauguration celebrations in New York with live music, guest speakers, free food, door prizes, and community service opportunities to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Monday, January 21st, 2013 at The Harlem Amory (142nd Street entrance, between Lenox and 5th Avenues) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  If you are a parent and have a question you can reach out to Dan Clarke at 917-699-1670 or for general inquiries you can email Democracy Prep at inauguration@democracyprep.org. 


 

National Day of Service ~ GenerationOn - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLK Day 2013
"Everybody can be great because anybody can serve."

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2013 marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. King by contributing their time, talent, voice and money to improve their communities.

Join GenerationOn for a day of volunteering in NYC!

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of fun, hands-on projects that will benefit both local and global organizations and causes.  The 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event is free and open to youth and family participants and volunteers.

Date:  January 21, 2013
Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Location:  PS/MS 57 - James Weldon Johnson School
                 176 East 115th Street (between 3rd Avenue and
                 Lexington Avenue), New York, NY 10029

If you wish to RSVP for a group LARGER THAN 40 PEOPLE, or have any questions, please contact Ben Weinstein at 917-746-8167 or by email at bweinstein@generation.org after you've completed the form.

Event sponsored by TARGET®

National Day of Service ~ President Obama

City Meals!  (Community Service)

President Obama has declaraed Saturday, January 19th to be a National Day of Service.  The Upper East Side for Change worked hard to re-elect our President.  Let's support him in their volunteer effort by delivering meals to the homebound elderly with City Meals!  Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes as deliveries are done on foot within walking distance of the meal center.  For additional information, contact your host Teresa Malyshev at teresamalyshevny@gmail.com.

Time:  Saturday, January 19, 2013, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Host:  Monica Atiya
Location:  Union Settlement
                  2205 First Avenue (between 113th & 114th Streets)
                  New York, NY  10029
Note:  The Union Settlement building is off-set from the street. 
            Upon arrival, ask for Wesley.

For this and other events, go to https://www.barackobama.com and enter your zip code.

Halloween Candy Buy-Back

CPW Dentistry

invites you to Halloween Candy Buy-Back!

Cash For You, Candy For The Troops

The first Sunday after Halloween, November 4th, bring your children with their unopened candy to donate. Children will receive a free toothbrush and be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Toys R Us gift card. All candy will be shipped overseas to our troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, ships at sea, Africa, etc.

CPW is giving $5 per pound*, a free toothbrush & raffling a gift card to Toys R Us.

Bring your candy to:  25 West 68th Street, Suite 1A between 11am and 5pm.

*5 lb. per child maximum.

If you have any questions, or for directions call 212-579-8885 or visit www.cpwdentistry.com.

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

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.

GMA's Back To School Deal - Valid August 14-17, 2012

GMA’s Back To School Deals going on all week (8/10-8/16/2012). For daily deals and codes, go to: http://gma.yahoo.com/back-to-school-daily-deals-exclusive-discounts-for-gma-viewers.html. Today’s offer: The Write Stuff: School Supply Kits

Original Value:  $36 to $92 GMA Exclusive Deal:  $18 to $46
50% savings
Valid: 8/14/12 thru 8/17/12
http://www.write-stuff.com/gma
(No promo code needed when using this direct link)

Back to school shopping made easy, The Write Stuff provides three separate kits from grades K-8.  Each box includes all the important supplies that your child needs, from crayons and markers to notebooks and folders.  Supplies arrive in a memory box, which is a great place to save special projects made throughout the year.  Shipping starts at $5.95.

2012-2013 After School Program Registration Opens at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463 • Tel: 718.884.0700 • Fax: 718.884.0858
2012-2013 After School Program Registration Opens on Monday, July 23rd (TODAY). For more information about rates and sibling discounts, please contact Cynthia Rodriguez at ext. 168.  For program activity details, visit http://khcc-nyc.org/youth-programs/after-school-programs.php.

J. Mica Photography

(https://www.facebook.com/jmica.photography/posts/244961648949472) 

TRYING TO GET YOUR BABY INTO MODELING? THEN CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES

http://www.allcastingcalls.com/ - You can find a free list of baby modeling agencies and free baby modeling casting calls and auditions. All Casting Calls is totally free and gets updated often.

http://www.allbabymodeling.com/ - Which is a website that helps parents learn about the modeling industry and helps parents get their baby into modeling and acting. It's a free website that list lot's of information.

Learn To Ride (a Bike)

The Parks Department and Bike New York are proud to present Learn to Ride classes for adults and children. In these free classes, we’ll teach people of all ages the fundamentals of bicycling, preparing them for years of safe and confident riding.
Class Description: This class (formerly known as Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike) teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, parents help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Classes held Saturday, June 30, 2012 and Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 10am-1pm.
For additional information, go to http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/learn_to_ride.