Culture

Bronx Photos: Marching to Spring Training

Last Saturday, baseball players, coaches, parents and other supporters from the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s youth baseball league marched from the center on East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue to Harris Field in Bedford Park as part of the league’s Opening Day festivities. Photographer Adi Talwar was there to capture all the action for the Norwood News.

Bronx Notes: Historical Tour of Bronx River Parkway

Are you interested in hearing stories about the old neighborhoods of Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Woodlawn all through a historical tour of the Bronx River Parkway? Meet history buffs and Bronx River Alliance volunteers Mike Gupta and Hank Stroobants at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Gun Hill Road #2 train station.

Arts Festival to Celebrate Bronx’s Rebirth, Unsung Artists

Decades ago, when the Bronx was infested with crime and drugs, negative views plagued the borough, darkened its beauty, and cloaked the talents of its residents. It seemed as if the borough would never see the light of a new day. Today, all kinds of positive things are happening, including a new arts festival designed to showcase the borough’s unsung artist.

Bronx Notes: Gun Violence Talk at BCC

Bronx Community College, 2155 University Ave., hosts a free forum and panel discussion on gun violence, April 11, from noon to 2 p.m., in its Gould Memorial Library auditorium. For more information, call (718) 289-5770.

Out & About: What’s Going On in the Bronx

The Norwood News’ Out & About feature highlights arts, entertainment and recreational events throughout the Bronx as well as local library happenings in the northwest part of the borough.

Bronx Notes: Community Grant Applications Due Wednesday

The We Are the Bronx Fellowship (WATB) is awarding a grant of up to $1,000 to a Bronx-based organization that fosters community stability through initiatives pertaining to anti-violence, supportive housing, and/or arts and culture. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 3 at 5 p.m.

Bronx Notes: Community Easter Egg Hunt

Tender Tots, a childcare center at 3322 Decatur Ave. in Norwood, invites the public to bring a basket and join its Easter Egg Hunt, March 29 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 324-1052.