Flea Market Needs Donations
The Bedford Mosholu Community Association Flea Market is soliciting donations for new and used (excluding clothing) items. Donations can be brought to the B.M.C.A. office at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. South, Apt. B1-Lobby Floor, on Feb. 18 and 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and March 4 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, call (718) 367-2230.
Free Tax E-Guide
The Financial Advisors Group is offering a free tax preparation guide available in electronic form throughout tax season. To obtain a copy, email the Financial Advisors Group at advisorsgroup@ymail.com.
Snow Removal Employment
The City needs temporary snow removal laborers for major snowstorms. Workers must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S. Those interested can register at any District Sanitation Garage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov.
Free Legal Clinic
Councilman Ritchie Torres and the Urban Justice Center’s Domestic Violence Project will host free legal consultations on Feb. 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Torres’ district office at 573 E. Fordham Rd. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 842-8100.
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation is available at the following locations: 573 E. Fordham Rd., Tuesday through Saturday during tax season. Proper ID is required. To schedule an appointment call (718) 842-8100; Ridgewood Savings Bank will host a tax prep session at 4101 White Plains Rd. on Feb. 21 from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (718) 881-3430 or (718) 882-0440 for more information.
Financial Workshop
University Neighborhood Housing Program will host free Getting Ahead Financial Education Workshops for five consecutive Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse. Topics include handling wage garnishments, debt collectors, credit cards, and student loans. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539.
Gjonaj Mobile Office
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj’s mobile office van is open each Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue for constituents to voice community concerns. For more information, call (718) 409-0109.
Dog Therapy
Montefiore Medical Center is recruiting and training therapy dog teams to comfort patients. Free 20-minute aptitude evaluations will take place on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Human and dog teams that qualify can enroll in the hospital’s comprehensive training and preparation classes. For more information, call (718) 920-4943.