Free Legal Services
The Office of Councilman Andy King is hosting a free civil legal services mobile van for Bronx residents in front of his district office, 940 E. Gun Hill Rd., on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawyers will be on hand to assist with family issues, immigration, and more. To set up a required appointment, call (718) 684-5509.

Heating Assistance Available
Assistance in having your heating bill paid for is available through the state government. Eligible households can receive a one-time benefit of up to $626, depending on income, household size and heating source. A family of four can have a household income of up to $53,076 annually, or $4,423 a month, and still qualify for help. Applications will be accepted starting Nov. 14. To learn if you qualify, and to apply, log on to http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

Housing Help and Finance Workshop
University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) offers two programs at Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse (entrance on East 196th Street): Tenant Housing Resource Fair will be held on Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. where apartment seekers and current tenants will have access to on-the-spot assistance and resources on eviction prevention, rent freeze, tenant legal assistance, housing lottery applications, making sure your credit is not a barrier, and more. A free five-week “Getting Ahead Workshop” will begin on Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will cover financial worries about debt, credit, garnishment, banking products, savings, and more. Participants receive a free copy of their credit report. For more information or to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539.

Resume Workshop
Bronx Community Board #6 and the Workforce 1 West Farms Career Center is hosting a resume workshop on Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at our district office. Participants should bring a copy of their resume on the day of and will be offered feedback. To RSVP, call (718) 579-6990 or email bronxcb6@bronxcb6.org. 

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

Tenants Organization Meeting
A forum on tenants’ rights and organizing will take place on Monday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Vladeck Hall, 74 Van Cortlandt Park S. For more information, call Public Advocate Letitia James’ office at (212) 669-4968.

State Gov’t. Internships Available
Some 400 spring internships with New York State government offices are available for NYS residents who are undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in NYS and elsewhere. To apply, log on to nysinternships.cs.ny.gov to view job descriptions, create profiles, upload resumes, writing samples, and letters of recommendation. Deadline is Dec. 23.

Free Turkey Raffle
The Office of Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj is holding a turkey raffle through Nov. 20. Applicants must live within the 80th Assembly District. To submit your name, address and phone number for the raffle, call (718) 409-0109.

Housing Assistance Night
NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie and Councilman Andy King are hosting a free “Homeowners & Renters Service Night” at the Williamsbridge NAACP Early Childhood Education Center, 680 E. 219th St., Nov. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m., for landlords, tenants and homeowners who need assistance with housing issues Attorneys will address all types of housing issues and programs for low-income seniors and the disabled. For more information, call (718) 684-5509.

College Financial Aid Help
A workshop for college bound students on understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will take place Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fordham University, Fordham Road and Third Avenue on the first floor of the Hughes Building. For more information, visit collegegoalNY.org.