The following is an excerpt from an article posted in the UFT.org in May 2018:
“Upcoming events
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- Thursday, May 31: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. invites Bronx community members to a Ramadan Iftar Dinner to honor outstanding Muslim community activists and benefit Islamic Relief USA. The dinner will be at 7 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse. To register, email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov.
- Saturday, June 2: INCLUDEnyc invites children with autism and their families to Outdoors for Autism, an afternoon of fun, entertainment, and connection, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mullaly Park on 164th St. between River and Jerome avenues. Bring a blanket and enjoy the refreshments and activities. Learn more and register »
- Saturday, June 2: Join the World Science Festival in the Great Fish Count, where community members are invited to help marine scientists catch, count, identify and release some of the 225 fish species in the Harbor and Hudson ecosystem. The Bronx fish count will be at Concrete Plant Park on Bruckner Blvd. at the West End of the Bronx River Bridge, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more locations and details, see the flier »
This is just one of many science events happening around the city starting on May 29 as part of the World Science Festival. For more events and resources, visit the website »
- Saturday, June 2: The UFT is one of the organizers of the Youth Over Guns March, a youth-led action centered on gun violence in urban communities of color. The march will start at noon at Korean War Veterans Plaza in Brooklyn and proceed over the Brooklyn Bridge, culminating in a rally at Foley Square. You can learn more by visiting the Facebook page »
- Saturday, June 9: Come to It’s My Park and help beautify St. Mary’s Park at the intersection of 146th Street and St. Anne’s Avenue. It’s a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, meet other volunteers and clean up a neighborhood park. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park. See the event listing »
This is the latest of the Second Saturdays event series for music, art, sports and fitness and other family activities at St. Mary’s Park. Events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other dates are July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. See the flier in English and Spanish »
- Saturday, June 9: PS 18 invites families to its 3rd annual “Buzzing About Health” Community Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PS 18 schoolyard, 502 Morris Ave. See the flier in English and Spanish » ”
Read the full post on UFT.org
