UFT Bronx Fair

United Federation of Teachers and NYC Department of Education Bronx office hosts a fair at the UFT Learning Center, 2500 Halsey St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p. m., for students and families highlighting agencies, colleges, and vendors to assist students with special services and options when going from high school to college or the world of work. Events include meeting with professionals and student workshops. For more information, call (866) 509-5921.

Become a Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide certification can be earned in one month (no high school diploma or equivalent is required) at the SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and a drug screening. Register Monday or Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at http://bronxeoc.org/register for tuition free training. For more information, call (718) 530-7000.

Business Courses for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Department of Small Business Services offers business courses for new and established immigrant entrepreneurs, in multiple languages. For more information and to register, visit nyc.gov/businesscourses.

DOS SAFE Disposal Event
Department of Sanitation invites the public to discard potentially harmful household items (SAFE: Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics), for recycling. Events are rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. Bronx event takes place on May 4 at the Orchard Beach parking lot. For more information, call 311.

Free Bird Walks

Free bird walks are offered every Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. from April 27 through July 20 at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Bird watchers can look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. For more information, email Joseph McManus at mcmnaus638@aol.com. No registration necessary. No limit. Free thanks to grant by Councilman Andrew Cohen.

Summer Youth Police Academy

Young people between the ages of 10 and 15 can sign up to train with police officers at the Summer Youth Police Academy. The program is free, runs five days a week for six weeks, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes include lectures, role playing, and demonstrations in the areas of law, behavioral science, drug prevention and gang resistance. Applications are due May 31. For more information, call (718) 312-5079 or email communityaffairs@nypd.org.

Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel (RTC)—which assigns a free attorney to those sued for eviction in housing court and in NYCHA termination of tenancy hearings and who are income eligible—is available to tenants who live in Bronx zip codes 10457, 10467, and 10468. If a tenant is not income-eligible, they have the right to a one-off legal consultation or advice session. Tenants facing eviction or harassment from management can call Nova Lucero at the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition for support at (917) 952-5494.

Crime Victims Support

Crime Victims Support Services, a 501(c)3 group at 1138 Neill Ave., offers victims help in navigating the criminal justice system. Free confidential services include claim assistance, case follow-up, crisis counseling, and victim advocacy. The group accepts donations. For more information, call (718) 823-4925.

Free Legal Services for Immigrants

Low-income immigrants can receive free legal advice from volunteer attorneys through the New York State Liberty Defense Project and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. For more information, visit CatholicCharitiesNYProBono.org or call (800) 566-7636. If you are interested in volunteering, visit catholiccharitiesny.org.