It’s that time of year again when we celebrate all things Bronx. Here’s our guide to all events happening during Bronx Week. For a more detailed description of events, visit www.ilovethebronx.com, or call (718) 594-BRONX.

Thursday, June 11

Bronx Week Announcement: Join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. at the Lou Gehrig Plaza on the Grand Concourse and 161st Street at 11 a.m. as he kicks off Bronx Week 2009 and introduces the events taking place in the borough throughout Bronx Week. Special guests will include Michael Proietti, finalist in the reality series The Next Food Network Star, who will showcase some of his culinary skills. For more information, call (718) 590-2502.

Friday, June 12

Youth Empowerment Forum: Bronx Community Solutions presents a Youth Empowerment Forum to improve youth-police interaction on low-level offenses. Youth leaders will engage in discussions with criminal justice agencies. The forum will be held at the Bronx Hall of Justice at 265 E. 161st St. from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 618-2495.

Saturday, June 13

NAACP Walk-A-Thon: Join the NAACP as it celebrates its 100th anniversary with a Walk-A-Thon for good health at the St. Mary’s Park Health Fair. On site health screenings, NAACP membership drives, and refreshments will be available. The Walk-A-Thon will begin at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse and continue to St. Mary’s Park at 149th Street. The check-in will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call (718) 409-9844.

Photo Exhibit of Hudson River: As part of a 400th year anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage along the river, artists Robert Seyffert and Joseph Squillante present paintings and photos exhibiting the river’s beauty. The exhibit will be held at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale at 5901 Palisade Ave. from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will run through Oct. 11. For more information, call (718) 581-1596.

Annual Family Day Celebration: Experience a day of live entertainment, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, sports and games, and refreshments. The event is sponsored by the Phipps Community Development Corporation, and will be held at Crotona Park on Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 716-1128 ext. 811.

Bronx Old Timers Festival: Seniors and baby boomers are invited back to the old neighborhood for a day of games, entertainment, food and refreshments in a fun social setting. The festival will take place at 178th Street between Bathgate and Third avenues from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (646) 208-8325.

Sunday, June 14

Woodlawn Cemetery Walking Tour: Experience a walking tour of lovely Woodlawn Cemetery to the final resting place of those who built the Grand Concourse. The tour is free, and will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery at Webster Avenue and East 233rd Street from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 920-1470.

Monday, June 15

Health Awareness Day: Tour the Union Community Health Center facilities and receive free screenings for HIV, blood pressure, and mammograms. The event will take place at Union Community Health Center at 2021 Grand Concourse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 901-9570.

Grant Announcement: Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr will announce the “Start Strong” program at MS 331 at 40 W. Tremont Ave. at 11 a.m. The domestic abuse awareness program is funded by a $1 million grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A short skit from the play “Texting For Life” performed by Pregones Theater will follow.

NYC’s Largest Simon Says Contest: Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Police Athletic League host a fun outdoor Simon Says experience for all ages. The game will begin at 4 p.m. in front of the Police Athletic League Building on Fox Street between Intervale and Longwood avenues.

Tuesday, June 16

Bronx Diva Spa: Women are invited to the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse to receive free facials, manicures, and makeovers. Beginning at 11 a.m., DiVA (Domestic Violence Awareness) will provide spa treatment in addition to information on local resources available to domestic violence victims. There will also be information and advice regarding resume writing and interviewing techniques.

Wednesday, June 17

Bronx Trolley Tour: Famous Bronx Historian Lloyd Ultan will lead a trolley tour of Bronx landmarks and historic districts, with a special focus on the Grand Concourse, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The tour is free of charge and will depart from the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To RSVP, call (718) 590-3047.

Bronx Studies Exhibit by Valerie Larko: Urban landscapes painter Valerie Larko features her works of Bronx landscapes, waterfronts, and neighborhoods at the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse between 6 and 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Music on the Concourse: Lincoln Center presents Jose Conde and his band La Ola Fresca at the Civic Center of the Bronx for a 2-hour lunchtime performance. The performance will take place on the steps of the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse, East 161st Street, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call (718) 590-4412.

Thursday, June 18

Bronx Business Day Expo: Small business owners are invited to learn about free services and tips offered by New York City agencies and development organizations such as BOEDC and SOBRO. The Expo will take place at the Bronx Museum of Arts at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Friday, June 19

Healthy Bronx Fair: Organizations from throughout New York City exhibit their health-related products and services, provide free health screenings, nutrition consultations and much more. The fair will be held at the Bronx County Building on 851 Grand Concourse from 11a.m. to 3p.m.
Bronx Ball 2009: The Bronx Tourism Council leads a welcome home celebration for Bronx celebrities on the eve of their induction into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Ball will take place at the Great Hall of the new Yankee Stadium on 161st Street and River Avenue at 6:30p.m. For ticket information call (718) 590-2502.

Saturday, June 20

Bronx Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony: Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. unveils street signs on the Grand Concourse in honor of the 2009 inductees to the Bronx Walk of Fame. The procession will take place in front of the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse at 11 a.m.

2009 Bronx Day Parade: Bands, floats, and thousands of marchers will make their way up Mosholu Parkway showing off their Bronx pride. The parade will begin on Mosholu Parkway North and Kazimiroff Boulevard at noon.

Bronx Food & Arts Festival: Some of the Bronx’s most popular restaurants team up for a great outdoor festival that will include cuisines ranging from Thai to Italian, and Caribbean to Polynesian. The festival is free of charge, and will take place at Mosholu Parkway North and Van Cortlandt Park East from 1 to 6 p.m.

Bronx Week Grand Finale Concert: Live performances of merengue, salsa, steel drums, and much more, will close out Bronx Week at Mosholu Parkway North and Bainbridge Avenue. Also featured is Donnie Klang of the MTV hit reality show “Making the Band.” The concert is free, and will begin at 1:30 p.m.