UPDATE Out & About: NYC Public Pools Reopen, 4th July Celebrations, Abolition Commemoration Day & More!

CHILDREN FROM THE Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Davidson Community Center swim back and forth in Van Cortlandt Park’s reopened “Cool Pool” on Thursday June 24, 2021. NYC Parks announced the reopening of NYC public pools on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The pools had been closed due to an ongoing shortage with lifeguards.
Photo by Sarah Huffman

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Gun Violence Awareness Month may be drawing to a close but Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) Northwest is holding a Peace BBQ on July 16 at 193rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue. (No time was provided but we will try to find out.) All are welcome. Any questions, please text (646) 937-3754. B.R.A.G. is a group of violence interrupters who work with young people, community residents and organizations, and the public to promote new community norms and safer streets, where violence is not accepted.

District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz, NYC Parks and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance present Starlight Cinema Nature’s Revenge series comprising of animal themed movies on Thursday nights in Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground. For more information, see the flier below.

UPCOMING STARLIGHTCINEMA movies in Van Cortlandt Park
Flier courts of the sponsors

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. 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!

Get your tickets online now, or learn more about other ways to receive your FREE Bronx Resident Grounds-Only admission ticket.

World-renowned producer and composer Ray Chew will serve as the music director for the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®. The spectacle begins at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Monday, July 4, and will span five barges positioned between E. 23rd and E. 42nd Streets on New York’s East River.

In-person spectators, as well as viewers tuning into the NBC live broadcast, will be treated to 48,000 shells and effects choreographed to a score curated by Ray Chew. His score will feature a selection of America’s unique musical genres that have inspired and captivated the world. From Jazz and Hip Hop to R&B, Rock and Country music, as well as patriotic standards, the songs that underscore the pyrotechnics in the sky will uplift spirits.

Musical highlights in this year’s show include “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed by The United States Army Soldiers’ Chorus, “Born in the USA,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing” featuring Kenny Lattimore and “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” performed by The Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Other fan favorites featured in the Ray Chew-directed musical extravaganza are “My Country Tis of Thee” and “America the Beautiful,” performed in celebration of Macy’s Golden Mile.

Chew has served as the music director for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and the annual NBC broadcast of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Previously, Chew’s music direction has complemented the most prestigious music specials and historic landmark events, including the annual the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the 2009 President’s Inaugural Neighborhood Ball, the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards, Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America and the BET Awards.

B.R.A.G. Northwest is holding a Peace BBQ on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Flier courtesy of Good Shepherd Services

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 Bedford Park Congregational Church, located at Bainbridge Avenue and 201st Street in Bedford Park, will be holding a Lawn Party on Sunday, July 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. Donations for food: $10, children $5.We will also be offering tours of our historic church as part of the Sacred Sites Open House Program on Saturday July 23, and Sunday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. on both days. All are welcome

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.

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.

A Furniture-A-Thon will take place at JFK High School on Saturday, July 9, 2022. See below fliers for more details.

A FURNITURE-A-THON WILL take place at JFK High School on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors

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.

Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software at an Intro to Audio Production class. Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time on Friday, July 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Media Lab at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in Norwood. For more information, click here.

Bring your pets along to a Pet Fashion Show at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY, on Friday, July 15, at 6 p.m. See attached flier for more information.

FLIER FOR WILLIAMSBRIDGE Oval Pet Fashion Show
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks

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.

NORWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY joins literacy advocates around the world for a virtual Literacy Equity Conference on August 7, 2022.
Flier courtesy of Norwood Community Library

NYC Cultural Affairs, Planet Bronx Productions and Bronx Council on the Arts are hosting a Comic Culture series on Saturdays at noon on June 25 and July 2 at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. See attached flier below for more information.

NYC CULTURAL AFFAIRS, Planet Bronx Productions and Bronx Council on the Arts is hosting a Comic Culture event on Saturdays at noon on June 25 and July 2 at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.
Flier courtesy of the event sponsors

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson invites you to celebrate Abolition Commemoration Day on Monday, July 11 in the Rotunda of the Bronx Supreme Court located at 851 Grand Concourse. See attached flier below for more information.

FLIER FOR ABOLITION Commemoration Day
Flier courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President

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.

NORWOOD FARMSTAND COMPOST sessions will be held on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E Gun Hill Rd & Dekalb Avenue.
Flier courtesy of Grow NYC

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.

MUSIC

The Grand Opening of the Revolution of Hip Hop exhibit took place on June 28, at Bronx Terminal Market. The exhibit is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. See attached flier, courtesy of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, below for more information.

The Grand Opening of the Revolution of Hip Hop takes place on June 28, 2022 at Bronx Terminal Market.
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. Soccoli is 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 Saturday, July 23, at 3 p.m., two women-fronted acts will pack the plaza. Francesca Lamantia Savoy from A Multitude of Drops will start the show. Lamantia and her band play both electric and acoustic music and formed in the Bronx in 2019. Then, Left in the Attic, another Bronx-based trio will perform their style of garage band rock. They feature Jacks on guitar, Crissy on bass, and Murphy on the drums. The band members met in high school and have been performing together since 2008.

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.

Casita Maria Center for the Arts & Education is holding a Free Open Rehearsal featuring BronX BandA and musicians from The New York Philharmonic on Friday, July 1, from noon to 2 p.m. at 92 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459. See attached flier below for more information.

The Grand Opening of the Revolution of Hip Hop takes place on June 28 at Bronx Terminal Market.
Flier courtesy of the Universal Hip Hop

Celebrate summer with FREE, outdoor festivals and events with NYC Culture. FREE, outdoor festivals, concerts, screenings, and exhibitions will be happening across the five boroughs this summer. Join NYC Parks for a Silent Disco event at St. Mary’s Park. Bring your dancing shoes and headphones and dance to your own favorite songs. July 16. Click here for more information.

State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey is hosting a 6th Annual BBQ on Saturday, July 16, at 959 E 233rd Street, Bronx, NY10466. See attached flier below for more information.

STATE SEN. JAMAAL T. Bailey is hosting a 6th Annual BBQ on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Flier courtesy of the Office of State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey

Bronx Annual Halloween Parade

Save the date for the Bronx Annual Halloween parade. See attached flier below for details.

ART

Creating Art in the Time of Grief and Loss is a solo exhibition by Valerie Deas, showing at An Béal Bocht Café, 445 West 238th Street, Bronx, NY 10463, throughout the month of July. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, July 9, at 3 p.m. See attached flier below for more information.

CREATING ART IN the Time of Grief and Loss is a solo exhibition by Valerie Deas that is showing at An Béal Bocht Café throughout the month of July. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, July 9, at 3 p.m.
Flier courtesy of Valerie Deas

Join for Creative Art: Family Edition 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 FOR CREATIVE Art Family Edition at Williamsbridge Oval
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks

En Foco presents the “Reflejos” fellowship exhibition through July 12 at Wallworks NY, Bronx Kreate Club, 15 Canal Place in the Bronx. See below flier for more information.

En Foco presents the “Reflejos” Adeline Lulo and Erika Murillo exhibition through July 12 at Romanesque Revival Row, House Gallery, 413 E. 140th Street in The Bronx. See below flier for more information.

EN FOCO PRESENTS the “Reflejos” Adeline Lulo and Erika Murillo through July 12 at Romanesque Revival Row, House Gallery, 413 E. 140th Street in The Bronx.
Flier courtesy of En Foco

Stephanie Vidal & Fernando Leon, Feeding Your Soul and Finding Your Zen is on view 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.

Museum Day 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.

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

On Thursday, June 30, at 5 p.m., at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center in Norwood, a Line Dancing Youth Edition session will be held. This program consists of a non-stop, rhythmic cardio conditioning class, utilizing different genres of dance and basic bodyweight exercises; all set to high-energy music designed to give you a full body workout. Dance at your own pace. All levels are welcome.

The movie, Megamind, will be screened in the open air as part of the summer Movies Under the Stars series on Thursday, June 30, at 9 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx.

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.

THE NATURAL CLASSROOM is an unforgettable learning experience for students.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks

Join free summer classes at Mind Builders. See attached flier below for more information.

JOIN FREE SUMMER classes at Mind Builders.
Flyer courtesy of Mind Builders

DANCE

The New York International Salsa Congress (NYISC) announces its 20^th 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.

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 (@NYCDCA) November 11, 2021

MUSIC

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.

The Jewels of Cuban music: Multi-latin grammy award winners, Orquesta Aragon and El Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro were due to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, on Saturday, August 20, but Lehman has since informed us that this show has since been postponed. A new date will be announced. Orquesta Aragon are a popular charanga band hailing from Cuba. Their distinctive sound is based on traditional son with its African rhythm section and Spanish melodies, over which they added three violins. Orquesta Aragon were not only popular as interpreters of son, but are also credited with inspiring New York mambo. They can be heard performing on That Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha and in collaboration with Beny More and Perez Prado on Riverside Years. For more information on the new date, check back at: https://www.lehmancenter.org/orquesta-aragon.

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. The next market will be held on July 30. 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, Bronx, NY, 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 FOR YOUTH Soccer League at Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks

Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467, 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. The group are also hosting a special event on July 30. More details to follow.

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 recently 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.

Mayor Eric Adams, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the NYPD, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, the City’s five district attorneys’ offices, and several 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 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.)

FLIER FOR SATURDAY Night Lights program
Flyer courtesy of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office

NYC Parks announced that registration for the 2022 Summer Camp lottery period ended on March 21. However, occasionally, the department may re-open the waitlist at select Summer Camp locations later in the season. Residents are invited to check back, or sign up for the NYC Parks’ newsletter for updates. The Summer Day Camp which runs from July 6 to Aug. 19, and is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer!

Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures while taking part in many of New York City’s rich cultural and educational opportunities. Regular Day Camp is Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $500 per child for seven weeks. Extended Day Camp is from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs $575 per child for seven weeks. If you have been selected in the Summer Camp Lottery, visit Applying for Summer Camp for more information about how to enroll.

As reported, Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking applicants for its Summer Youth Jobs program. The deadline to apply is April 22. Click here for more information.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Saturday, April 9, the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for Seasonal Summer Employment who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities. For more information, click here.

BRONX PANTHERS YOUTH Football & Cheer save lives through football. Call the numbers in the attached flier for more information.
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.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF Transportation (DOT) has provided information to New Yorkers on riding E-bikes 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.

THE BRONX COUNTY Historical Society will host the 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Flier courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society.

New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy is hosting a boys and girls basketball camp this summer in White Plains with transportation provided. See attached flier below for more information.

NYC COALITION FOR Adult Literacy (CAL) is hosting a Boys & Girls Basketball Camp this summer at Ridgeway Church in White Plains, with transportation provided.
Flier courtesy of NYC CAL

Upcoming NYC Parks Events in The Bronx

Friday, July 1, 2022

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 Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery 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 Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx

KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx

KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson 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

Puppet Time at Loreto Playground 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. at Haight Ave Bronx, NY 10461 United States, Loreto Playground, Bronx

Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Teen Open Access 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Garden Kitchen Lab 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Intro to Audio Production 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Movies Under the Stars: The Last Dragon 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at Bandstand, Poe Park, Bronx

Saturday, July 2, 2022

It’s My Park at Henry Hudson Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Henry Hudson Monument, Henry Hudson Park, Bronx

Family Art Project: Fishy Fun 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, 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 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 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 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 Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx

Beginner Soccer 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx

Historic New York: Van Cortlandt and the American Revolution 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Family Art Project: Fishy Fun 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

Great Trees of Riverdale Park 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane, Riverdale Park, Bronx

Public Garden Highlights Walk 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx

Monday, July 4, 2022

Sweat 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Pitch in to Pick up 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Bronx River House, Starlight Park, 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 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx

KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point 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 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 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

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.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–5:30 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

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Baseball 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, 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

Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

CANCELED: Canvas art 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

CANCELED: Hip Hop & Spin 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

Wednesday, July 6, 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

St Mary’s Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lounge, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Open Access Fitness center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

St Mary’s Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Multi-Use Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, 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

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

Zumba with Gigi 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Adult Open Access 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, 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 Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada 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 Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson 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 Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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

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.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, 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

CANCELED: Sneaker Art 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Learn to Play Cricket 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, 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

Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Thursday, July 7, 2022

St Mary’s Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lounge, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Open Access Fitness center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

St Mary’s Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Multi-Use Room, St. Mary’s Park, 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 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx

KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx

KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada 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 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

Gardening Thursday at Shoelace Park 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Shoelace Park, Bronx

KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx

Kripalu Yoga 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

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

Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Vinyasa Yoga 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx

NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinic 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

CityParks Tennis at Pelham Bay Park 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Learn to play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, 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