One of our readers suggested that Uptown Flavor start talking about volunteer opportunities in the area, so here it is, a list of some things you could do in the name of community service. Happening soon: Family Friends: For those aged 50+, join Family Friends and help children with special care needs Faces NY: Forging… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Just in time! NoshWalks, a group that goes on walking food tours through New York City, is hosting a walk through East Harlem’s yummies this weekend! $35 bones, but…they say that they will be tasting cuchifritos (aka Puerto Rican soul food), Mexican, French, Caribbean, and pizza. Head there if you’re looking for new spots on… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
Another book release party at Hue-Man Bookstore today! This time, well-timed with Fashion Week, the event features supermodel Alek Wek, who’s promoting her new memoir, Alek. Here’s the book description: Born in Wau, in the southern Sudan, Alek knew only a few years of peace with her family before they were caught up in a… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Battle of Harlem Heights Remembered September 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Free! The Morris-Jumel Mansion was George Washington’s Headquarters in September of 1776 during the Battle of Harlem Heights. To celebrate the event we will have Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York speaking at 2:00 and Robert Quackenbush, author of… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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This may seem like just a tease to all Harry Potter lovers over the age of 18, but I’ll post it anyway…. 1,600 students from 40 New York City public schools have been invited to participate in the J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour, during which Rowling will “read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
Riverside Park Oyster Festival Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hudson Beach Cafe (105th Street, on the Promenade) From the website: Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, perfect pints of Guinness and live music all day at the Hudson Beach Cafe. Admission is free; food and drink can be purchased. Musical acts to perform… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Enjoy a picnic with your neighbors and fellow Harlem residents this coming Tuesday, September 11, with the Friends of St. Nicholas Park. They’ll be hosting their monthly meeting as a special picnic on St. Nicholas Park’s Great Lawn, and will be talking about upcoming events. Bring a blanket, something to eat, + your friends, and… [Read more…]
September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Bodybuilder Vincent Ferguson will host the free Children’s Sports & Fitness Expo later this month. [NYP] Rep. Rangel wants to repeal alternative minimum tax. [NYSun] Childcare workers want to join the United Federation of Teachers. [NYSUT] A review of TriHarLenium. [BSN] Did anyone see the restoration work of the “Crack is Wack” mural in Harlem… [Read more…]
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September 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
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