Free Computer Tutoring
Mosholu Preservation Corporation, 3400 Reservoir Oval East, is hosting free computer tutoring from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning again on Jan. 3. Tutoring ranges from basic computer skills to navigating the Internet. All are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (718) 324-4468.

ESL and GED Classes
Fordham Manor Reformed Church is offering free ESL and GED classes at its building on 2705 Reservoir Ave. The ESL classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the GED classes are on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ESL class requires a 15-minute test for enrollment. A longer three-hour test is necessary to take part in the GED class. For more information, call (718) 796-4980 ext. 16.

BRIO Arts Awards
Applications and guidelines for the 2008 Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) Awards are currently available on-line. The BRIO awards support artists creating work in literary, media, performing, and visual arts. This year, 25 grants of $3,000 each will be given out at the awards ceremony in June 2008. The application deadline is Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. For an on-line application, visit www.bronxarts.org. For more information, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 35.

Citizenship Test Prep
Two Bronx High School of Science seniors and a student in the Macaulay Honors Program at Lehman College are offering a free Citizenship Test preparation course. The course will be held in Room 131 of the Bronx High School of Science, 75 W. 205th Street on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call Andrew Levin at (917) 532-7727.

Adult ESL and Computer Classes
Now through June, PS 94 at 3530 Kings College Place is offering beginning and intermediate ESL classes as well as beginner computer classes. All classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, go to room 105 or call the parent coordinator, Ms. Seminario, at (347) 563-4772, (718) 405-6345 ext. 1050 or (718) 863-4057.

Free Assistance
National Student Partnerships provides no-cost help with job searches, housing searches, education, job training, resume-writing, childcare, legal services and much more. There are no eligibility requirements, and all services are completely free. NSP is located at 2715 Bainbridge Ave. at East 196th Street. Please call (718) 733-3897 to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a student to obtain services. Se habla español.

Little League Registration
The Fordham Bedford Little League is currently accepting applications for interested boys and girls from ages 5 to 18. For more information, call Pete at (917) 645-9514 or visit www.fbllnet.org.

Speech Center Program
The Mount Saint Ursula Speech Center is accepting applications for its fall program. The Center, at 2885 Marion Ave., has morning and afternoon openings for children ages 2 to 5 who are in need of speech and language services. Children can work in groups or individually. Some types of insurance are accepted. For more information, call (718) 584-7679.

Jewish Culture for Kids
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers a free Hebrew School/Jewish Family Connection Program on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon for children in grades 2 through 6. The program offers a wide variety of activities and is open to all. For more information, call Abraham Rubin at (718) 882-4000.
50-Plus Yoga Class
The Norwood Triangle, the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s Adult Education Division, has added a “Yoga on the Go” class for adults ages 50 and up. The eight-session class will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 3450 DeKalb Ave. For more information, call (718) 882-4000.

Applying for HEAP
Older New Yorkers can apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grant to help meet the challenges of paying for heating and utility costs during the cold winter months. This federally-funded program provides financial assistance to limited-income households to offset costs of heating and energy bills. Applicants must meet income guidelines and be 60 or older. To receive a HEAP application, call 311 or visit DFTA at www.nyc.gov/aging. For more information about the HEAP program, seniors can log onto ACCESS NYC at www.nyc.gov, call the Human Resources Administration’s Info Line at 1-877-HRA-8411 or visit HRA’s Web site at www.nyc.gov/hra.

Foster Care Network
The Foster Care Network currently has an urgent need for adults who want to become foster parents for the hundreds of area children who need a home for the upcoming holiday season. For more information, call (800) 454-3727 ext. 110.

New Year’s Mass at St. Ann’s
Saint Ann’s will be holding masses on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve mass will be held Dec. 31 at 5:30 pm, a Holy Hour at 11 pm and a Midnight Mass. On Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, English Mass will be held at 10 a.m. and Spanish Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Jonas Bronck Academy Offers Tours
Through Jan. 29, Jonas Bronck Academy will be offering school tours for those interested in applying to the academy for September 2008. The academy is a small middle chool of choice located on the Manhattan College campus in Riverdale. They serve students in sixth through eighth grades who reside in District 10. Interested applicants must tour the school. Families should call ahead to sign up for tours by contacting Ms. Torres, parent coordinator, at (718) 884-6673 or (347) 563-4833.

Research Programs for Cancer Patients
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for patients with cancer. The Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program includes 12 weeks of yoga classes as part of a research study to see if yoga can help patients with breast, lung and colorectal cancer. Classes are taught in both English and Spanish by a certified yoga instructor. The Mind-Body Cancer Program includes eight weeks of mind-body groups as a part of a research study for patients with most types of cancer. The groups are specifically designed by a psychologist and oncologist for patients. Some restrictions may apply and both programs are taking place in the Bronx. For more information or to find out if you are eligible for participation, call (718) 430-2380.

Baseball/Basketball at MMCC
Registration for the Mosholu Community Center’s spring 2008 baseball league for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 and for Girls Softball ages 9–15, will be held Sunday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the center’s lobby at 3450 DeKalb Ave. Registration is $90. Children in grades K to 6 can register for basketball for $85, which begins Jan. 6. Each program requires a $10 accident insurance fee. For more information, call Chris Pinto at (718) 882-4000, ext. 280 or the front desk at ext. 0.

Concert in VC Village
Keyboardist and singer Igor Sherbakov is set to perform on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 1 pm at the Van Cortlandt Senior Center located at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. A festive holiday lunch will be served at noon. Suggested donation for lunch and entertainment is $3. RSVP to (718) 549-4700.

Winter Trip for Seniors
On Jan. 16, the Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center at 3450 DeKalb Ave. will sponsor a trip to see “Phantom of the Opera.” The trip will include a luncheon. The cost is $62 for active senior center participants and $68 for non-active senior center participants. For more information, call (718) 798-6601.

Dance, Art and Sports Classes for Kids
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers 10-week children’s classes for kids 5 to 13 in ballet, jazz, hip-hop dance, ballroom dance, Latin dance, jewelry making, drawing, puppetry, karate and fitness training, gymnastics, indoor soccer, computers, Spanish for beginners and small group tutoring in reading and math. Fees for classes range from $75 to $90 for each 10-week class, depending on the subject. Community center members will receive a discount. Classes begin on Jan. 5 and advance registration is required. Call (718) 882-4000 ext. 0 for more information.

Wanted: Community Board Members
The Office of the Bronx Borough President is accepting applications for all 12 Bronx Community Boards. “Participation on local Community Boards can provide Bronx residents with a forum to share with their community their expertise and talents,” said Borough President Adolfo Carrion in a statement. “It is important that community residents participate in the decision making process in their communities on important budget, land use and service delivery issues,” he said.
To apply for one of these volunteer positions on Community Board 7, pick up an application form from the Board’s office at 229A E. 204th Street, or call the Borough President’s Community Board office at (718) 590-3914. The application form is also online at www.bronxboropres.nyc.gov. The deadline for applying is Feb. 1, 2008.