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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Preservation of the Conference House
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about a few of the women involved and the formation of the Conference House Association. Enjoy photos and memorabilia which show the joy of their success.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Seniors, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Category: Accessible, Education, Talks
Free!
Bryant Park Classics BookClub: 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join our Classics BookClub to discuss Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' under the park’s London Planes. Stop by the Reading Room and get a free copy, while supply lasts. Hosted by Marie Myung-Ok Lee and Karl Jacoby.
Category: Education, Food, Talks
Free!
Workshop: Successful Fundraising for your Park or Garden
at Queens Central Library, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn about the variety of fundraising opportunities coming this fall for your local park or green space and the key information to put you on the path to success!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Talks
Free!
Bryant Park Poetry: Cave Canem
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us for Bryant Park Poetry. This week's program is produced in partnership with Cave Canem, featuring Christian Campbell, Myronn Hardy, Dawn Lundy Martin, and Michelle Whittaker.
Category: Art, Talks
Free!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Preservation of the Conference House
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about a few of the women involved and the formation of the Conference House Association. Enjoy photos and memorabilia which show the joy of their success.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Seniors, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy Conference House Park’s newest community space: the new patio garden.
Category: Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Talks, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Hiking, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Author: TV Writers Gone Novelists
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
TV writers gone novelists, Peter Blauner, Seth Greenland, and Kevin Fox, discuss the differences between writing a novel and for television. Hosted by Jesse Kornbluth, HeadButler.com.
Category: Talks
Free!
Gowanus Dredgers Battle Paddle
at Dredgers 2nd Street Dock, Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of Gowanus at the Dredgers 2nd St. dock.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Kayaking and Canoeing, Talks, Waterfront
Free!
Bryant Park Non-Fiction: 'The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
History buff? Join us in the park for fascinating talks with top historians. This week, William I. Hitchcock discusses his book "The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s".
Category: History, Talks
Free!
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