Financial Empowerment
Part of the Solution (POTS) will host a series of personal finance workshops at 2759 Webster Ave., second floor, at the 2 p.m. on the following dates: managing your income and benefits workshop on Sept. 27; starting a budget workshop on Oct. 11; dealing with debt workshop on Oct. 25; how credit works workshop on Nov. 8; and banking on emergency savings and connecting food and finances workshop. Sessions include free drinks and snacks. For more information, contact hesteban@potsbronx.org and (718) 220-4892 ext. 135.
Filmmaking Training Program
Learn skills required for entry-level work in film and television production at a workshop hosted by Bronx Community College. The 15-week hands on training program teaches basic skills related to filmmaking and offers connections to the IATSE Local 52 union. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, a New York City resident, and be eligible to work in the U.S. An enrollment fee of $50 is required. For more information, contact Michael Brown at Michael.Brown05@bcc.cuny.edu with your full name and phone number, or call (718) 933-1836.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Free breast and cervical screenings for those uninsured and underinsured (co-pays for those insured) will be offered on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tower at Montefiore Medical Park, Einstein Campus, 1695 Eastchester Rd., second floor. Registration is required to participate. To register, call (718) 405-8076. Walk-ins are welcome.
Overdose Responder Training
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Hospital will host an opioid overdose responder training session on Sept. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 234 E. 149th St., first floor auditorium. Attendees will learn how to recognize an overdose to save a life, become a certified opioid overdose responder, and receive a free rescue kit with naloxone (for those who seek to be certified). Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call (718) 579-5561.
Book Sale
Sistas & Brothas United and Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition host a book sale at 103 E. 196th St. on the following days: Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. Book genres will range from short stories, dramas, fiction, horror, kids’ books, and more. For more information, call (718) 584-0515.
SAFE Disposal Event
Safely throw out harmful products such as old pesticides, strong cleaners, mercury-containing devices, paints, automotive fluids, and medications at the New York City Department of Sanitation’s SAFE Disposal event on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot (follow Park Drive to the end). For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/safedisposal or call 311.
Youth-led Farmers Market
The Norwood Youthmarket is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the corner of East Gun Hill Road and De Kalb Avenue through Nov. 11. Cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, FMNP checks, and Health Bucks are accepted.
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.
Back-to-School Resource Fair
Learn about education-related services at a Back-to-School Resource Fair on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. No registration is required. For more information, call Community Board 7 at (718) 933-5650.