NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:05 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Flu Clinic]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/mmedical-financial-seminar http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/mmedical-financial-seminar Date: November 14, 2012

This Flu Clinic is sponsored by CVS and is for Greenbelt Members Only. Members must have health insurance to receive the flu vaccine.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-3545

Location: Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley)

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<![CDATA[III Bienial Exhibition of Latin American Artists of the Bronx: Visual Appearance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance Date: November 14, 2012

The Poe Park Visitor Center is home to the III Bienal de Artes Latino Americano del Bronx. Come and enjoy Visual Appearance. You will be amazed!

The title "Visual Appearance" refers to the elucidation of of what happens when we stand in front of an art work. The visual appearance of objects is given by the way in which they reflect and transmit light. The color of objects is determined by the parts of the spectrum of light, reflected or transmitted without being absorbed. Visual Appearance also relates to the meaning of symbolic reference constructed as an icon that stands for an object by signifying or representing it either concretely, or by analogy. In Visual Appearance you will experience conflict, contrast, wonder and especially question what you see.

The Latin American artists include Miguel Trelles, Leenda Bonilla, Rodolfo Edwards, Pepe Villegas, Aisha Sufe, Miguel Martinez, Marina Gutierrez and Ismael Checo. The curator is Luis Stephenberg. The next bienal will be in 2014.

The Poe Park Visitor Center is open from Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. We are closed Sundays and Mondays.

For your convenience, please call to schedule a visit for your group. We are closed on Thanksgiving.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 365-5516

Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)

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<![CDATA[Mott Haven Farmers Market]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/mott-haven-farmers-market http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/mott-haven-farmers-market Date: November 14, 2012

Shop for farm fresh fruits , herbs and vegetables,baked cookies,and cakes. There will be a tea tasting and Stellar Market cooking demonstrations as well as representatives from Just Food offering their tips. Nutritional information and health literature will be offered.US cash EBT and WIC vouchers accepted.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 877-7113

Location: Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in Padre Plaza)

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<![CDATA[Senior Olympics]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/senior-olympics http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/senior-olympics Date: November 14, 2012

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and competition, including table tennis, weight lifiting, hula hoops, treadmill, aerobics, chess, dominoes and so much more!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 485-4633

Location: Brownsville Recreation Center (in Brownsville Playground)

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<![CDATA[CANCELLED: The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit Date: November 14, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital interactive app highlighting historic photos and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more; call 212-860-1370 for more information.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

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<![CDATA[Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park Date: November 14, 2012

Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a hand lens, and flora/fauna guides. Accompanying adult with valid ID required. Purchase an optional Discovery Journal for $2 for a one-of-a-kind woodland adventure. Recommended for ages 8 – 12.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

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<![CDATA[The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit1 Date: November 14, 2012

Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital interactive app highlighting historic photos and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more; call (212) 860-1370 for more information.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

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<![CDATA[Bryant Park Ping Pong]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/bryant-park-ping-pong http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/bryant-park-ping-pong Date: November 14, 2012

Come play ping pong at Bryant Park!

Paddles and balls will be provided free of charge to all skill levels.

Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park)

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<![CDATA[Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: November 14, 2012

For more than ten years, the Corinne May Botz searched for ghost stories in buildings across the United States. She ventured into these haunted places with both camera and tape recorder in hand; her photographs, accompanied by first-person narratives, reveal a rare glimpse into American interiors, both physical and psychological.

She says, “The first thing that inspired the project were writers like Edith Wharton, Charlotte Bronte and even Toni Morrison. Often these ghost stories were written by women as a means of articulating domestic discontents. I was interested in the idea of a woman being trapped in the home or by domestic space and how this was expressed in history."

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park)

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<![CDATA[Bronx Green-Up Pruning Certificate Series]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/bronx-greenup-pruning-certificate-series http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/bronx-greenup-pruning-certificate-series Date: November 14, 2012

Learn to prune properly to improve the health of your plants and the appearance of your community garden. The Pruning Certificate Course is ideal for community gardeners who want to keep their gardens in good shape. To receive a Pruning Certificate you must attend four classes and demonstrate what you have learned through volunteer practice in a Bronx community garden.

To sign up, call Bronx Green-Up at 718.817.8026 or e-mail skatz@nybg.org.

Priority will be given to Bronx community gardeners.


Four Wednesday evenings, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 8:30 pm

Contact phone: 718-817-8026

Location: Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park)

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<![CDATA[West Side Stories]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/west-side-stories http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/west-side-stories Date: November 14, 2012

Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Moderate inclines and stairs, paths clear and negotiable - only parts accessible to people with disabilities.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 1:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 772-0210

Location: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park)

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<![CDATA[Yoga for Beginners]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/yoga-for-beginners http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/yoga-for-beginners Date: November 14, 2012

Come to the Poe Visitors Center each Wednesday for a midday break. Get centered with these gentle, easy, relaxing yoga sessions for adults.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 365-5516

Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)

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<![CDATA[Senior Dance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/senior-dance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/senior-dance Date: November 14, 2012

Come join us in an afternoon of dancing!

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 353-7853

Location: Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)

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<![CDATA[Fire & Ice Basketball Tournament]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/fire-ice-basketball-tournament http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/14/fire-ice-basketball-tournament Date: November 14, 2012

This tournament is open to all recreation center members ages 17-19. Please call 718-263-1163 for any tournament or membership questions.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location:

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