Free Curb Dog Signs
Free “curb your dog” signs are available to homeowners and building superintendents at Community Board 7’s office, 229A E. 204th St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (718) 933-5650 to schedule a pickup.

School Lunch Program
The summer school lunch program is now available to children ages 18 and under and disabled young adults over 18 who are enrolled in school programs. To find a site in your community, call (800) 522-5006 or visit www.summermealsny.org.

Food Assistance Programs
The New York Coalition Against Hunger offers information on several food assistance programs including the federal SNAP/food stamp program, WIC, school and summer meals, senior meals, and more. Call (212) 825-0028. Information on Bronx food programs is also available in English at http://bit.ly/1FksQB3 and Spanish at http://bit.ly/laYBIGG.

Free Kickboxing Classes
North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave., 17th floor, offers free kickboxing classes Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No signup is necessary. Bring your own water bottle and workout mat. For more information, call (718) 918-3827.

 Citizen Police Academy
The 52nd Precinct seeks community members to take part in the NYPD’s Citizen Police Academy this fall. The program lasts 14 weeks. For more information and to apply, call the 52nd Precinct Community Affairs Office at (718) 220-5824.

52nd Precinct Explorers
The 52nd Precinct Law Enforcement Explorers meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at 3016 Webster Ave. The group is open to youth ages 14 to 20. Learn about law enforcement as a career, meet with local police officers, participate in projects, trips, and various activities. For more information, call PO Yvette Palermo-Ortega at (718) 220-5833.

BronxNet Internships
BronxNet has openings for summer internships to its public access television program OPEN 2.0 for high school students. For more information, call (718) 960-8769 or contact marisa@bronxnet.org.

Bird Watching at VC Park
Van Cortlandt Park features free bird walks Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. until November. Meet at the Nature Center, 246th Street and Broadway. For more information, contact Joseph McManus at McManus638@aol.com.

MMCC Pre-K Applications
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is accepting applications for its Pre-K, Head Start and child care programs at the Van Cortlandt Village Child Development Center, located inside the VC Jewish Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. For more information, call (718) 543-0231 or (718) 882-4000.

Community Enrichment Day
Montefiore Medical Center’s Galley in the Gardens, 111 E. 210th St., holds a Community Enrichment Day featuring the Green Yard Project, July 16, noon to 5 p.m. Create art from live moss throughout the day or join a dance workshop from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. featuring DJs and live music. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 920-2959.

 

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