Free Graffiti Cleanup
“Guerinos Against Graffitti” is offering one military veteran free graffiti removal in honor of Memorial Day. Those eligible be a US military veteran who was honorably discharged and wounded in combat. Applicants must submit their photo standing next to their property. Send submissions to ssg.nag@gmail.com. For more information, call (718) 600-2570.

Free Immigration Service
West Bronx Housing, 220 E. 204th St., provides free basic immigration services. They offer application assistance for citizenship, permanent residence Green Card applications, renewals, and other basic services. Clients can bring an interpreter, if necessary. For more information, call (718) 798-0929 to make an appointment and to answer your immigration questions.

Excelsior Scholarship
Applications for the Excelsior Scholarship are now open for new applicants pursuing a college degree at city- or state-funded colleges/universities for the 2018-19 academic year. Eligible candidates must be New York State residents, take 30 credits per year (including summer and winter sessions), a family whose annual household income is below $110,000, and be on track to graduate on time with an associate’s degree in two years or a bachelor’s degree in four years. Applications will be accepted through July 23. For more information, and to apply, go to https://www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior/.

My Brother’s Keeper
Services for young boys and men of color will be available at a workshop sponsored by My Brother’s Keeper on May 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m, at the Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse. Dinner will be provided. RSVP is required. For more information and to RSVP, contact Monica Major at mmajor@bronxbp.nyc.gov or call (718) 590-6012.

Bird Walks
Free bird walk tours with guides provided by the New York City Audubon Society and Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, are scheduled for every Saturday through July 21 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy. Meet at the VC Nature Center. For more information, contact Joseph McManus at mcmanus638@aol.com.

Free Bike Helmets
Free bike helmets will be given away at a distribution event on May 23 inside the school gymnasium of PS 226, 1950 Sedgwick Ave., from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Helmet recipients must be present to get a helmet and have a parent or guardian present if they are under the age of 18. Parent must agree to sign a waiver for the child and also for themselves. For more information, call 311.

Norwood Column Art Piece
Comments on your impression of the Norwood community are needed for the “Norwood Column,” an art piece set to be installed at the intersection of Grand Concourse and Mosholu Parkway by mid to late spring. The artist will take comments and include them as part of the column. Comments can be made at https://goo.gl/forms/ZKKxJax0mXEOg25j1.

Preparedness Workshop
Learn how to prepare for emergencies at a workshop on May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. Participants will learn how to prepare for any disaster, develop a family emergency plan and learn how to stock supplies. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.prepare.ny.gov. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Owning a Home Workshop
University Neighborhood Housing Program offers a free workshop, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for Bronx residents interested in buying a home for the first time. Review steps toward home ownership with lenders, attorneys, and real estate professionals. Plan and schedule steps for mortgage, special loan and/or grant program, a savings plan, financial coaching and credit improvement. Event will be held at Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse (196th Street). For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539/3101.