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District 14 Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez and anti-gun violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), a program of the Good Shepherd Services nonprofit, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) are hosting a single-round basketball tournament on Saturday, Aug 6 at noon at P.S. 279, 2100 Walton Avenue, in Fordham Heights to celebrate unity and non-violence with food, games, and music, in response to two shootings that occurred in front of council member’s constituency office.
Amidst increased rates of gun violence, this basketball tournament will offer a much-needed alternative for youth in The Bronx to convene in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. Additionally, as one of the districts with the lowest acreages of green spaces, this event will allow members of the 14th council district, which spans Kingsbridge, Fordham, University Heights, Mount Eden and Mount Hope, to get outside and be active.
EVENTS
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice is calling on NYC artists to apply to work on the @stophatenyc campaign and design creative solutions that help reduce hate violence in priority communities. See attached tweet for more information.
📣Calling all NYC artists!
The deadline to join #PAIRnyc is fast approaching. Apply to work with @stophatenyc to design creative solutions that help reduce hate violence in priority communities. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/ysm1dEopsL pic.twitter.com/uWFCuvRmWn— MOCJ NYC (@CrimJusticeNYC) July 19, 2022
A number of citywide events highlighting Black Excellence can be found on eventbrite.
District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz, NYC Parks and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance continue the Starlight Cinema Nature’s Revenge series comprising animal themed movies on Thursday nights in Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground. The final installment will take place on Aug. 11 with a screening of The Meg.
Flier courtesy of Councilman Eric Dinowitz
New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free Grounds-Only Admission to Bronx Residents Tuesday–Sunday and Monday federal holidays, offering the local community access to nature in their backyard, programs for the whole family, and more. Get your tickets online now, or learn more about other ways to receive your FREE Bronx Resident Grounds-Only admission ticket. Up to 6 tickets per transaction.
- 250 acres to explore year-round
- The largest surviving old-growth forest in New York City
- Two family gardens for hands-on exploration
- Free mobile guides with audio tours, videos, and special content!
The annual Parkerfest is underway with the Dorothy Parker Society and Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 4199 Webster Avenue in Woodlawn Heights, is part of it! Join others on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. in celebration of the newest boldface name to join the pantheon of great New Yorkers of Woodlawn Cemetery: Dorothy Parker, author, poet and crusader. This tour will be presented by Kevin Fitzpatrick, president of the Dorothy Parker Society. After an odyssey beginning with her death in 1967, Parker’s remains were interred beside her parents in August 2020. Woodlawn welcomes residents to come on this new walking tour that will visit her gravesite, along with notable artists, captains of industry, explorers, performers, and writers. In the spirit of Mrs. Parker, the group will visit those with ties to Broadway, speakeasies, and the arts. To join, please click here.
Join Bronx Fashion Week in an all-inclusive, Diverse Fashion Celebration of Unity at the Mall at Bay Plaza on Sept. 10. Enter and experience the wonderment of the New York Fashion Week world, powered by Bronx Fashion NYC! Celebrate beauty in all! See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Fashion Week
Bronx Book Fair aka The Peoples Book Fair takes place on Aug. 13, 2022 from noon to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Check out our previous story about the fair and its founder, Bronx Beat Poet Laureate (2020-2022), Lorraine Currelly. For more information, click here.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Book Fair
BronxWorks and Twin Parks West Older Adult Center invites residents to come join some fun classes Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of BronxWorks courtesy of Bronx Community Board 7
New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) hosts Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love, A Celebration of the Art and Science of Edible Plants from Saturday June 4 to Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food is at the center of many of life’s most important events. When we gather together for a meal, the dishes we share often tell a story—and we share a bit of ourselves. Explore the rich cultural history of what we eat throughout this multifaceted, engaging exhibition that examines the art and science of foodways and food traditions, many dating back thousands of years. For more information, visit NYBG’s website.
The Bronx Native Festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Pelham Bay Park from noon to 4 p.m., with free admission. Performers include The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Tchin and Higuayagua. The MC for the event is Bobby Gonzalez.
The Bronx Native Festival will take place on Sunday, September 25 at Pelham Bay Park from 12 to 4 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Performers include The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Tchin and Higuayagua, MC: Bobby Gonzalez pic.twitter.com/m1enYHh3q8
— Bobby Gonzalez (@BronxTaino) August 10, 2022
NYC Children and partners are hosting a Latinx Fatherhood & Father Figure Family Fund Day on Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Edenwald Houses. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Bridgefield Civic League Inc. is hosting a Family Fun Back-to-School event on Sunday, Aug. 14. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Bronx Fashion Week is hosting a National Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Event at Bronx Library Center on Sept. 17, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Fashion Week
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Annual Gala on Thursday, Sept. 29. At this year’s gala, officials said the Chamber will celebrate its resilient business members, with whom the Chamber has worked in close partnership with to foster economic growth by expanding mutual networks and creating a stronger Bronx business community. Save the date for the event which will be held at the Marina Del Rey for a night of networking, dancing, and live music.
Win Free Yankee Tickets through community service by helping to clean up the community. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
A Media Grant: Exploring Emotions Thru Media series will be held at the Bronx Library Center (BLC), 310 East Kingsbridge Road at Briggs Avenue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. from June 6 to Aug. 29 for teens aged 13 to 17 and emerging adults who want to explore the complexity of emotion through photography and / or videography. BLC will provide gear and teach you photography basics and analysis, and videography and editing basics. Work will be exhibited at BLC in August. For more information, contact New York Public Library on (718) 579-4244 or visit: nypl.org/events.
Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles are welcome to participate. The program is for those aged 18 and up. You must register to receive the Google Meet meeting code which will be emailed the day before. Register here.
INCLUDEnyc fosters positive futures and enhances the quality of life for young people with any disability from birth to age 26 and their families in New York City. The organization promotes access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities for young people, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community. Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. For a list of upcoming workshops and events, both online and in person, click here.
Norwood Community Library joins literacy advocates around the world for a virtual Literacy Equity Conference on August 7. See attached flier below for more information. The mobile library also arranges pop-up library booths around The Bronx and has a permanent library box located in front of the Keeper’s House at 3440 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467.
Flier courtesy of Norwood Community Library
Grow NYC hosts a greenmarket at Bronx Borough Hall on Tuesdays from June 7 to November 22, 2022 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
See below flier for more details.
Flier courtesy of Grow NYC
Norwood Farmstand Compost sessions will be held in conjunction with Grow NYC on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E Gun Hill Rd & Dekalb Avenue. See attached flier for details.
Flier courtesy of Grow NYC
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance have a Youth Run Farmstand on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. from July 6 to Oct. 26 at Gale Place and Orloff Avenue in See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Follow the Spring Bloom Trackers at New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458. Spring at NYBG is a time of abundant color and life, when the green of the trees returns to our 250 acres and thousands upon thousands of flowers burst into bloom in celebration of the returning warmth. Follow along with the bloom progress of some of the most beloved spring collections including cherry blossoms, magnolias, daffodils, azaleas, herbaceous peonies, lilacs, and roses, informed by our horticultural experts, and keep track of peak color. For more information on this and a host of other classes and programs for kids and adults, click here.
Save the date for the Bronx Annual Halloween parade. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Community Board 2
Friends of 4 Parks Alliance Inc. is hosting its annual Halloween event and this year, it’ll take place at Franz Sigel Park in the Concourse section of the Bronx on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. Registration should open in a couple of weeks. Email friendsof4parksalliance@gmail.com or check out their website at http://www.friendsof4.org/ for more information.
FILM
Bronx River Arts Center (BRAC) begins a monthly film series featuring works from around the world. In August, coinciding with the current exhibition, “Women of the Ivory Coast and Mali,” BRAC presents CINEMA AFRICA, a collection of films that dwell on the lives, experiences, and stories of people from various countries in Africa. These representative gems of African filmmaking will be screened either outdoors on BRAC’s rooftop garden or indoors in BRAC’s Event Space. This event is free. Donations are welcome. For more information, email info@bronxriverart.org.
MUSIC
Bronx Arts Ensemble presents North American Redux, a free concert of works by historic and living North American composers, from Scott Joplin’s opera, Treemonisha, to works by living Canadian and Mexican composers, at Van Cortlandt House Museum on Sat, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and spend an afternoon with the Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet, enjoying music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.
Bronx Arts Ensemble presents Caribbean Music and More at Van Cortlandt House Museum on Sat, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. From Jamaican and Haitian folk songs, to Florence Price’s monumental Five Folksongs in Counterpoint, the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet celebrates the works of Black composers and musicians in the Americas and more. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy this free concert on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.
Founded by local Bronx entrepreneurs, Da’ Block Music & Arts Festival will kick off its inaugural showcase at The Bronx Brewery on Saturday, Aug. 27. The festival will help to empower local music, create a space for culture and provide an artistic platform for the local Bronx community. A collaboration between Bryan Durieux, Uptown Melody and The Fox & King, Da’ Block Fest is a unified artistic front showcasing the reach and ability of music and arts in the Bronx; with an emerging all-star line-up of local Bronx music artists.
Flier courtesy of Da’ Block Music & Arts Festival
District 12 City Council Member Kevin Riley is hosting a series of concerts in Co-op City from July 19 to Aug. 30. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of City Council Member Kevin Riley
A Latino Music & Art Festival is being held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at noon at Macombs Dam Park in the Concourse section of The Bronx. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors via NYPD Community Affairs
The Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson presents the Bronx Summer Concert Series each Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months at Orchard Beach. See attached example flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President.
The Morrison Avenue Annual Festival 2022 takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
NYC’s African Heritage Celebration and Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the event sponsors
The Revolution of Hip Hop exhibit at Bronx Terminal Market remains open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. See attached flier, courtesy of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the Universal Hip Hop Museum
The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) is proud to announce the latest slate of “Rock the Bronx” summer concerts on the plaza outside the Bronx Music Hall (438 East 163rd Street). The series features emerging artists from the borough and the surrounding area that span various genres bringing a variety of new sounds to the South Bronx throughout the summer.
The series will be emceed by Marco Soccoli, a New York City music mainstay who played drums for the band, the Roxx, and managed the drum departments at Sam Ash Music and Manny’s Music on 48th street’s legendary music row. Soccolli also has deep roots in the music industry as he has worked as a representative for Vic Firth Drumsticks, D’Addario Strings, Regal Tip Drumsticks and Evans Drumheads providing gear for many musicians in the jazz, rock and Latin music scenes.
On Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m., singer-songwriter and performer, Duriex, will close the series. They will be joined by other performers to be announced later in the summer. Each performance is presented in partnership with The Underground FLC and The Fox and King. Seating in the plaza is limited, so attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the performances will move inside the Bronx Music Heritage Center, located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd, at 4:30 p.m.
Events on the Bronx Music Hall plaza are free. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on the BMHC’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bxmusic/. For more information, call (917) 557-2354.
Downtown Jazz takes place uptown in the Church of the Mediator 888, in The Bronx on Aug. 20. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of Stephanie Coggins
PHOTOGRAPHY
En Foco, Inc., located at 15 Canal Pl, The Bronx, NY 10451, is a non-profit that supports U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander heritage. Night Vision, an outdoor exhibition by photographer, Marisol Diaz-Gordon, is on view on the bright yellow fire escapes at Bronx Kreate Hub, also located at 15 Canal Pl, The Bronx, NY 10451, until Oct. 1. The exhibit is also available to view online at Night Vision – Enfoco.
The following virtual En Foco exhibits are also on view online:
- Reveal: 2022 Fellowship Exhibition
- Reflejos: Adeline Lulo and Erika Morillo is an exhibit with a focus on the Dominican experience featuring the photography of Adeline Lulo and Erika Morillo
ART
En Foco is proud to announce the launch of its new virtual summer workshop series, Immersive Technology: Art, Activism, and Community, hosted in collaboration with BronxNet, Pregones PRTT, and the Bronx Council of the Arts. The sessions and panels will focus on sharing valuable informational tools and promoting community engagement and accessibility to immersive technology resources. To RSVP, for the Introduction to Immersive Technology Informational session, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Join the Public Gallery Tour at Wave Hill public garden and cultural center, located at 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY 10471-2899 on Sat, Aug. 27, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., to view the exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery and explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are open, public gallery tours of the exhibitions are led by Gallery Greeters on Thursdays and Saturdays. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in a unique environment. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, with free admission to the grounds also. Meet at Greeter Desk in Glyndor Gallery. Reservations not required.
Creative Art: Family Edition takes place at Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY, from July 25 to September 30 on Saturdays at noon. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks
Stephanie Vidal & Fernando Leon, Feeding Your Soul and Finding Your Zen is showing through Oct.16 at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx. This mural is inspired by Concrete Plant Park and the wealth of activities and opportunities it gives the community to connect with nature. The imagery walks you through the park trail, navigating through the food forest, neighboring plants, and the Bronx River. The exhibition is presented by the Bronx River Alliance and Bronx Health REACH.
Local Bronx artist, James Sexer Rodriguez, is showing a solo exhibition in Katonah, NY from July 20-Aug, 20, 2022. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of Mary Hernandez
Museum Day, Sept. 17, is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people. Learn more ➜ smithsonianmag.com/museumday/search.
Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) presents an “End of Summer Student Show” on Friday, Aug. 12, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Join to celebrate the accomplishments and talents of the center’s students enrolled in the Summer 22 classes. Works in drawing, painting, manga cartooning, ceramics, print making, digital photography, and digital animation will be on display, including the unveiling of expanded cartography, a multimedia installation created by BRAC’s Teen Project Studio (TPS +2.0) under the direction of interdisciplinary artist, Julia Pontés. For more information, email info@bronxriverart.org.
NYC Parks presents the “Everything Hip-Hop Art Showcase” at Poe Park Visitor Center from Aug. 2 to 27. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks
A major new exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has opened. The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do offers an expansive and timely presentation of Holocaust history told through personal stories, objects, photos, and film—many on view for the first time. The 12,000-square-foot exhibition features over 750 original objects and survivor testimonies from the Museum’s collection. Together, these objects tell a global story through a local lens, rooted in objects donated by survivors and their families, many of whom settled in New York and nearby places. The museum is located at 36 Battery Place, in Manhattan. For more information, visit mjhnyc.org or call (646) 437 4202.
In keeping with the Museum’s mission to educate people of all ages and backgrounds on the broad tapestry of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust, the exhibition features countless beginnings, middles, and too many endings that make up the stories of The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do. Each room, and each object, contains generations of experiences and information about who Jews are, what sustains Jewish communities, and what life was like during the period of European modernization, World War I, and the political and social movements that brought about the rise of the Nazi Party. Within the Holocaust experiences of legalized racism and fascism, pogroms, ghettos, mass murder, and concentration camps are instances of personal and global decision-making, escape, resistance, and resilience, and ultimately liberation and new beginnings.
KIDS
The Bronx Children’s Museum currently offers limited programming. For more information, visit the museum’s website here.
Scroll down to the “MOVEMENT” section further below also for a host of upcoming events for kids and adults in The Bronx hosted by NYC Parks.
The Natural Classroom is an unforgettable outdoor learning experience for students, held in conjunction with NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks
The Nest Music Conservatory, a non-profit organization providing music education to youths in the Bronx through out-of-school programs, has reopened. The organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the social and emotional growth of students, their families, and our communities through classes, events, and concert series. The center suffered severe damages due to the recent hurricane, and had intended to be open for regular after school programs in time for the beginning of the school year but was delayed during repairs. The center, located at 3636 Holland Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA is open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 718-994-6378 for more information.
Join free summer classes at Mind Builders. See attached flier below for more information.
Flyer courtesy of Mind Builders
DANCE
The New York International Salsa Congress (NYISC) announces its 20th Anniversary return, from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5, 2022. The premiere Latin culture, dance, and music festival will shine with a dynamic slate of immersive programming starring vibrant dancers, instructors, and musicians, from around the world. For more information, visit www.newyorksalsacongress.com.
As part of the Festival of New York, Wave Hill is bringing the Citywide Dance Party to the Bronx. On the same day, at dozens of locations across all five boroughs, simultaneous dance parties will bring thousands of New Yorkers out for an afternoon of shared joy.
August 6. Click here for more information.
Bronx Music Heritage Center is sending out a hipness alert for Saturday, Aug. 6, 3 p.m. Stop by the Bronx Music Heritage Plaza, 438 E. 163rd St. (at Washington Avenue) Bronx, NY and get down with the Morrisania Dance Project for a free event. Listen and dance to the music of Stevie Wonder, James Brown and more! The even is hosted by Bronx Music Heritage Center co-artistic directors, Elena Martinez and Bobby Sanabria!
Flier courtesy of the Bronx Music Heritage Center
SPOKEN WORD & STORY TELLING
Five award-winning Bronx artists are conducting workshops and activities at the waterfront in Soundview Park. Inspired by sounds of nature, write and perform monologues, poetry, and stories, take nature photographs, listen to readings, join their open mic, and create art from July 3 to Aug. 21. Click here for more information.
Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to gather and preserve the stories of NYC neighborhoods. Learn more about the project, and how to share memories of your neighborhood and community here.
NYC Veterans launched the Veteran Voices Project to record the stories of NYC’s veterans and preserve their legacy. Learn more at nyc.gov/vetvoices.
DYK? @nycveterans launched the Veteran Voices Project (VVP) to record the stories of NYC's veterans and preserve their legacy.
🎙️ Learn more about this oral history initiative at https://t.co/k6d4WfIHIW#VeteransDay #NYCVeteransDay21 pic.twitter.com/FTKKjI2R0Z— NYC Consumer and Worker Protection (@helloDCWP) November 11, 2021
FOOD
Bronx Night Market is free for the public, 100 percent local & diverse, and truly supportive of the micro-business community. Bronx Night Market takes place at Fordham Plaza every month from June 25 to Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. MASC Hospitality ensures the community can enjoy a full season of food and festivities with vendors and performances from local organizations and talented artists. R.S.V.P. here for a chance to win prizes. In addition, if you are looking to get involved in a love-to-eat community, while also enjoying delicious food, MASC Hospitality is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at Bronx Night Market. If you want to try a variety of foods from vendors from around the city or get involved with the artisanal creators, click here to sign up and volunteer. A roster of pop-up live performances and art installations will also take place on their large stage. Click here for more information.
MOVEMENT
Join the Youth Soccer League at Williamsbridge Oval Park, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from July 5 to September 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and on Saturdays at noon. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks
Elected officials, City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations relaunched the citywide “Saturday Night Lights” program on Saturday, March 26 in Mott Haven. The groups work together to keep 100 gyms across the City open for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms are closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities. Click on the following link to watch a video extract of the Saturday Night Lights Relaunch, where Mayor Eric Adams can be seen observing some of the kids in action.
Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children and youth, aged 11 to 18, are able to enjoy an array of indoor sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, martial arts and more. According to the organizers, a key component of the program is bringing cops and kids together. Teams of youth coordination officers from NYPD precincts are at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach, and joining members of various community based organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue, is the local venue for the program in Norwood, while the Fordham Heights program is run at 2255 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. For a list of all venues, scan the QR code in the below flier. (If you cannot access the QR code from the attached flyer, click on this pdf link SNL QR Palm Card v1 revised.)
As reported, an additional 25 city gyms and an additional $1.25 million investment in the Saturday Night Lights program was announced on July 9 to ensure public gyms will continue to remain open Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 20, and during the school year from September 10, 2022 through June 24, 2023. To find a gym near you, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/safestbigcity/keep-nyc-safe/saturday-night-lights.page.
Flyer courtesy of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office
Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Monday to Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will use the program not only as a stepping stone to advance to upper level sports in High School and college, but also as a means to engage in positive behavior and as a healthy distraction from idleness which the group says can lead to poor decisions. The Buccaneers accept kids from any community, boys or girls, ages 6 to 14. Contact Tasha Andrews at (917) 662-3632 for further information.
NYC Parks free, outdoor public pools have reopened on June 28, as reported. NYC Parks’ outdoor pools will remain open through Sunday, Sept. 11. Daily hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Operations will be adjusted as needed, based on daily lifeguard coverage to keep swimmers safe. NYC Parks officials said the agency has also, once again, installed sunscreen dispensers to provide free SPF 30 sun protection at outdoor pools and beaches.
Additionally, as reported, NYC Parks is also providing free breakfast and lunch at sites across the City, including schools, parks, pools and food trucks for all eligible children under the age of 18 via the Free Summer Meals program in conjunction with NYC Department of Education. No ID or registration is required. Visit Parks’ Outdoor Pools page for more information, and check out the Cool It! NYC map for cooling features in every neighborhood – including pools, spray showers, drinking fountains, and more.
Residents are reminded that sprinklers are also available from FDNY for street fire hydrants to allow some water to be sprayed onto the street, a practice which is legal, as confirmed to Norwood News by NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). However, leaving a fire hydrant open “full throttle” is illegal, since it may result in the FDNY being unable to respond to a fire if a fire hydrant is emptied. Blocking a fire hydrant is also illegal.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Panthers
Bronx Panthers Youth Football & Cheer save lives through football, and are recruiting all age groups. Call the numbers in the attached flier, above, for more information.
Gotham City Panthers is a new amateur basketball team founded by Eric King. Click on the link for more information.
NYC DOT has provided information to New Yorkers on riding E-bikes in NYC. Click here to learn more about riding an e-bike and other micromobility options in NYC.
Flyer courtesy of NYC Department of Transportation
Come and enjoy some Outdoor Fun and Fitness at St. James Park, 2530 Jerome Avenue at East 192 Street, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from June 1 to Sept. 30. This program includes spin classes, stretching, sports activities and games. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: nyc.gov/parks.
The Bronx County Historical Society will host the 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society.
Come and enjoy some Outdoor Fun and Fitness at St. James Park, 2530 Jerome Avenue at East 192 Street, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from June 1 to Sept. 30. This program includes spin classes, stretching, sports activities and games. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: nyc.gov/parks.
Upcoming Events in Bronx by NYC Parks
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Family Art Project: Roll Out the Landscape 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx
Zumba 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Southwest Playground, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Project WASTE Cleanup at Muskrat Cove 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Muskrat Cove, Bronx
Geology: Orchard Beach Rocks! 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Nature Puppet Show 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Bronx Summer Concert Series 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Public Garden Highlights Walk 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Monday, August 8, 2022
CityParks Tennis at St. Mary’s Park 1:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Mill Pond Park 1:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Mill Pond Park , Mill Pond Park, Bronx
Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at St. James Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at St. James Park, Bronx
CityParks Soccer at St.James Park 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at St. James Park, Bronx
CityParks Everyday Play at Williamsbridge Oval 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Pitch In to Pick Up 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Bronx River House, Starlight Park, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Pelham Bay Park 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Soundview Park 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Soundview Park, Bronx
Step Aerobics 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
Sweat 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Film-making 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Windows/MS Office 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Digital Painting 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Soccer Field, St. James Park, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Puppet Time at Mill Pond Park 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. at Mill Pond Park , Mill Pond Park, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
One-on-One Help 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Animation 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Basketball Drills 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Cardio Sculpt 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Patterson Playground, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Van Cortlandt Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Williamsbridge Oval Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CItyParks Golf at Van Cortlandt 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
CityParks Everyday Play at Williamsbridge Oval 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx
KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx
KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx
KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx
KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx
KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx
Cardio Strength 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx
Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
1-2 STEP 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Active Reader 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Chair Yoga 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Castle Hill Senior Center (NYCHA), Bronx
Toddler Soccer 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Digital Audio (Macs) 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Salsa on 2 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Aspire to Inspire 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Creative Arts 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Studio Time 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Garden Kitchen Lab 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Pelham Bay Park 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Learn to Play Softball 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult 5 on 5 Basketball 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Sports: Ball Hockey 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Intro to Computers 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Baseball 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Girls Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Young Adult Circuit Training 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Soccer 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth Sports: Socccer 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
CANCELED: Canvas art 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hip Hop Spin 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
CityParks Tennis at St. Mary’s Park 1:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Mill Pond Park 1:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Mill Pond Park , Mill Pond Park, Bronx
Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at St. James Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at St. James Park, Bronx
CityParks Soccer at St.James Park 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at St. James Park, Bronx
CityParks Everyday Play at Williamsbridge Oval 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Pelham Bay Park 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Soundview Park 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Soundview Park, Bronx
Step Aerobics 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx
KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx
KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx
KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx
KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx
KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx
KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx
Zumba with Gigi 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Family Fitness 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Chair Yoga 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Baychester Library, Bronx
Fitness Fun 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Beginner’s Basketball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Film-making 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
TechOpps MS Office 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Plant “Pick of the Day” 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Soccer Field, St. James Park, Bronx
Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Job Search 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CANCELED: Sneaker Art 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Resume Writing 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
POE PARK VISITOR CENTER – HIP-HOP CULTURE CELEBRATION 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Learn to Play Cricket 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Audio Production 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Skills & Drills Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Upcycling Transforming Art 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Nature Art 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Drills 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Van Cortlandt Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
CityParks Track and Field at Williamsbridge Oval Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CItyParks Golf at Van Cortlandt 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
CityParks Everyday Play at Williamsbridge Oval 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Cardio Kickboxing 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Seton Park, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx
KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx
KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx
KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx
KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx
Kripalu Yoga 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx
KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx
Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Bronx River House, Starlight Park, Bronx
Pickleball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth 5 on 5 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to Play Pickleball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Podcasting 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Big Games Adaptive Games 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Creative Arts 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Computers 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinic 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Garden Kitchen Lab 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
CityParks Tennis at Pelham Bay Park 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Adult 5 on 5 Basketball 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Sports: Flag Football 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx
Adult Open Access 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to Play Track and Field 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Girls Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Young Adult Circuit Training 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Soccer 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
CANCELED: Canvas art 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Tony Vega / George Lamond / Uptown Vinyl Supreme 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at Crotona Park, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hip Hop Spin 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Evening in the Gardens 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Wave Hill, Bronx
Evening in the Garden: Meditative Walk 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Evening in the Garden: Isaac Pool—Horizon Lies 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Evening in the Garden: Bats of the Bronx Talk and Walk 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx
Movies Under the Stars: The Meg 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Friday, August 12, 2022
Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx
KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx
KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx
KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx
KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx
KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx
KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx
Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
Learn to play : Volleyball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth 5 on 5 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to Play Volleyball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Film-making 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinic 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Digital Photography 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Sports: Flag Football 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
CANCELED: Sneaker Art 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
One-on-One Help 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Basketball 3×3 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro to Photography 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Skills & Drills Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Upcycling Transforming Art 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Youth Sports: Socccer 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Silent Disco Latin Night 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Urban Bush Women/ Cheri L. Stokes 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at Crotona Park, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
‘The River Ran Silver’ Art Project 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Movie Under the Stars: The Bad Guys 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
Editor’s Note: We will update this feature article as more events become available.
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