Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Upcoming Four Freedoms Park Tour and Other Community Events


Second Avenue Street Fair (on Third!)

Come by the Second Avenue Street Fair (on Third!) and say hello to CIVITAS!
On Saturday, June 1st from noon - 5 pm the street fair is kicking off Second Avenue Restaurant and Retail Week. The fair is located on Third Avenue from 68th - 86th Streets (not held on Second Avenue due to construction).
CIVITAS will be located at 84th Street and Third Avenue. We hope to see you there!


Save The Date: FDR Four Freedoms Park Tour

Urbanist and Roosevelt Island resident, Sharon Pope will be leading a tour of FDR Four Freedoms Park on Thursday, June 20 at 5:45 pm.
Details to follow! Space is limited. Space is limited. RSVP by email at info@civitasnyc.org or phone at 212-996-0745
Suggested donation $10

Community Events

New York League of Conservation Voters and Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems Environmental Candidate School
With four open seats among the borough presidents and another 19 open seats in the City Council, there is a unique opportunity to cultivate the next generation of sustainability leadership in New York City. To make the most of this opportunity, the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems (ICIS) will conduct an Environmental Candidate School.
Saturday, May 11th from 8:30am – noon
NYU Kimmel Center
238 Thompson Street
The event is free and open to all candidates, campaign staff and advocacy partners. To reserve a seat, RSVP today by clicking here.
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Harlem River Park Shoreline Cleanup
Saturday, May 11th from 10 am - 2 pm 
Enter Harlem River Park at 5th Avenue and 139th Street, using the ramp over Harlem River Drive. You’ll be met with a volunteer who will assist you.
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It's My Park Day

On It's My Park Day, join Upper Green Side, the Friends of the East River Esplanade and East River C.R.E.W. beautify the East River Esplanade. Volunteers are needed to paint the railings, plant flowers, and do a general clean-up.
Sunday, May 19th from 10am - 3pm
East River Esplanade
96th Street and FDR Drive

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City & Suburban Homes York Avenue Estate Historic District Walking Tour
The tour includes City & Suburban Homes Landmark, Shively Sanitary Tenements, PS 158, Webster Library, John Jay Park, former East Side House Settlement.
Sunday, May 19th at 1 pm
Meet at the City & Suburban Homes Archive Room
515 East 78th Street (East of York Avenue)
The tour is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Marie Beirne at (212) 388-0883.




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